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