As or like

1. Mike swims _____a real sportsman.
2. Charles works _______ a sailor.
3. Kate was late, ______ usual.
4. His talents _____ a film actor were soon recognized.
5. Ted was ______ a son to me.
6. She cried ______ a baby when they told her the news.
7. I admire her _____ a person, but I don’t think much of her _____ a writer.
8. _____ I said in my last letter, I’m taking the exam in July.
9. There is nothing ______ a nice cold shower.
10. Alice likes small animals, such _____ cats and dogs.