Henry had just given himself for lost he was spotted by a ship.
A. when
B. while
C. as
D. after
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(答案→)A. when
B. while
C. as
D. after
解析:考查连词辨析。When当…时(谓语动词可以是延续性也可以是短暂性);while当…时(谓语动词是延续性动词);as随着;after在…后;句意:当他被一艘轮船发现的时候,他正要放弃。本句中的动词spot是一个短暂性动词,故使用when。