even if/though

even if/though    即使，纵然，虽然

【用法】该短语作从属连词，引导让步状语从句，但主句中不能用but。

【例句】

◆ Native English speakers can understand each other even if they don't speak the same kind of English．以英语作为母语的人，即使他们所讲的语言不尽相同，也可以相互理解。（人教版，必修①，Unit 2）

◆ Even though we can afford it. we won't go abroad for our vacation．即使我们能支付得起，我们也不愿出国度假。

【微测】

____ the forest park is far away, a lot of tourists visit it every year. （北京高考）

 A．As    B．When    C. Even though     D. In case 

[C]