1．(2015·北京高考)He is a shy man, ________ he is not afraid of anything or anyone.
2．(2015·江苏高考)It is so cold that you can't go outside ________ fully covered in thick clothes.
3．(2015·湖南高考)________ the job takes a significant amount of time, most students agree that the experience is worth it.
4．(2015·北京高考)You won't find paper cutting difficult ________ long as you keep practicing it.
5．(2015·北京高考)________ the damage is done, it will take many years for the farmland to recover.
6．(2015·浙江高考)Just ________ a single word can change the meaning of a sentence, a single sentence can change the meaning of a paragraph.
7．(2015·重庆高考)If you miss this chance, it may be years ________ you get another one.
8．(2015·陕西高考)I believe you will have a wonderful time here ________ you get to know everyone else.
9．(2015·四川高考)There is only one more day to go ________ your favorite music group play live.
