________ the jewels were locked in a strong box，the thieves stole them without any difficulty.
A．If B．Unless C．Although D．Because
________ he comes or not，the result will be the same.
A．Even if B．Whether C．No matter D．Although
________ volleyball is her main focus，she's also great at basketball.(2011·北京)
A．Since B．Once C．Unless D．While
________ hard you try，it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.(2012·湖南)
A．However B．Whatever C．Whichever D．Whenever
—Since you like the car so much，why not buy it?
—________，I can't afford it.
A．As I like it much B．Much as I like it
C．I like it as much D．As much I like it
(2010·福建)The girl had hardly rung the bell ________ the door was opened suddenly，and her friend rushed out to greet her.
A．before B．until C．as D．since
