C. after all D. besides
7. （2006年湖南）I had just stepped out the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel _____ I heard the steps.
A. while B. when C. since D. after
8. （2006年浙江）I was given three books on cooking, the first _____ I really enjoyed.
A. of that B. of which C. that D. which
9. （2006年上海）—It’s a top secret.
—Yes, I see. I will keep the secret _____ you and me.
A. with B. around C. among D. between
10. （2006年江苏）My most famous relative of all, _____ who really left his mark on America, was Red Sussel, my great-grand father.
A. one B. the one C. he D. someone
（Keys: 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. C）