1.（福州）----______ Mary ______ Alice has joined the music club because they have no time.
----Its a pity !
A. Bothand B. Eitheror C. Neithernor
2.(重庆市) John, work hard _____ you will make much progress.
A. or B. nor C. but D. and
3. (滨州) ----What was your brother doing at this time yesterday ?
----He was reading a magazine ______ I was writing an email at home.
A. as soon as B. after C. until D. while
4.(山东菏泽) Stephen Hawking cant walk or even speak，_____he has become very successful.
A. but B. and C. or D. then
5.(杭州) I really enjoyed your lecture, ______ there were some parts I didnt quite understand.
A. because B. unless C. though D. after
6.(杭州）Its too late to invite any more people. _____, you know how Tom hates parties.
A. Besides B. However C. Still D. Instead