6. _______ Mr Ash’s pride in the system he has put together, it hasn’t always been as reliable as he might have wished. A. Lest B. Even though C. In spite of D. However 7. I cannot help thinking about it so much, but _______ I can’t believe how lucky I was to survive such a terrifying accident. A. even if B. as if C. even though D. even now 8. _______ I would like to help you, I’m afraid I’m simply too busy at the moment . A. However B. While C. In as much as D. Even if 9. Economic growth might be advantageously enjoyed and evenly balanced shared, merely in a community where solidarity has developed _______ familiarity. A. in order that B. in spite of C. despite D. as a consequence of 10. We need to hear from the inspectors to know for sure, but it sounds_______ Iran has not yet got in its enrichment program as far as it has been proclaiming . A. Just as B. as though C. thereby D. meanwhile