Choose the correct linking words to complete the sentences

1. We may have a complete medical examination, [as long as|owing to|so as to] he agrees.
2. Jane says she will accept all doctor's recommendations [as long as|rather than|apart from] sleeping for nine hours daily. She can't make herself sleep more than 7 hours.
3. Tom has changed his lifestyle completely [apart from|so as to|despite] be more energetic during the day and able to complete his daily tasks.
4. We have decided to spend our vacation in the countryside [rather than|apart from|so as to] stay at home and do household chores.
5. [So as to|Despite|Owing to] the tense schedule, we managed to spend weekends in Paris and that trip helped us to recharge the batteries.
6. [Owing to|As long as|Rather than] the conference, we had the opportunity to attend an art gallery and museum in London.