Extra water is supplied to Northern Cyprus from Turkey ______ there isn’t enough of it on the island for the needs of the people there.
A.consequently
B.since
C.besides
D.in contrast

_______ the positive reviews in the press, she wasn’t happy with her performance.
A.Despite
B.Although
C.However
D.Nonetheless

Scarcely had my brother turned on his computer ______ he noticed that it had been infected by a virus.
A.when
B.than
C.once
D.after

Drink plenty of water during your walk; ______, you’ll become dehydrated.
A.as though
B.otherwise
C.therefore
D.in case

Allan brought some food for the party ______ he was not asked to do so
A.when
B.although
C.but
D.because

_______ the teacher was busy writing on the board, the students at the back of the class were talking rather loudly.
A.Although
B.While
C.Since
D.As

I may never be able to come back to Turkey ______ I want to see as much as possible while I am here.
A.unless
B.because
C.although
D.so

You shouldn’t try to make a living as an artist _______ you have both talent and good connections.
A.unless
B.in spite of
C.however
D.just as

He didn’t know what kind of a career he wanted ______ he decided to do volunteer work in Africa for a year to gain experience of the world.
A.when
B.while
C.because
D.so

Fishing for certain species of fish is often seasonal, _______ many modern fishing boats are designed to operate using two or more different fishing methods.
A.whereas
B.although
C.however
D.so