1. (2012·温州高一检测)I felt very nervous _______ I made a speech in English.
A. for the first time B. the first time
C. at first D. at the first time
2. (2012·绍兴高一检测)He is very popular with some people _______ he never takes part in the programs on TV.
A. ever since B. even if
C. as if D. now that