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1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam .
a. so b. although c. because d. though
2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework .
a. Because b. whether c. Although d. so
3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach .
a. or b. but c. so d. though
4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .
a. so b. because c. although d. but
5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it .
a. or b. as because d. but
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
a. because b. although c. even though d. and
7. The film was boring ____ we went home .
a. so b. when c. but c. if
8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .
a. but b. if c. so d. although
9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more .
a. still b. therefore c. but d. as
10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key .
a. while b. but c. though d. because
11. ____ it rained , the boys played football .
a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of
12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .
a. so b. however c. but d. or
13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .
a. but b. as c. so because
14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .
a. while b. though c.because d. but
15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
a. and b. or c. if d. since
16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .
a. also b. but also c. and d. so
17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .
a. Though b. Although c. Even though d. In spite of
18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .
a. So b. As c. Though d. Even
19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep .
a. If b. Although c. While d. However
20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do .
a. because b. though c. so d. but
21. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it .
a. and b. because c. so d. however
22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.
a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though
23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing .
a. although b. so c. but d. and
24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .
a. Although b. Because c. As d. If
25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .
a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When
26. She came in _____ turned on the radio .
a. so b. and c. or d. but
27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold .
a. though b. because c. but d. so
28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. Because b. So c. Although d. However
29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
a. so b. since c. as d. though
30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .
a. or b. but c. so d. and
31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .
a. even though b. because c. so d. since
32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .
a. So b. Because c. However d. Although
33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .
a. though b. so c. and d. but
34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although b. So c. As d. However
35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .
a. so b. because c. but d. if
37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
a. so b. and c. but d. because
38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to
a. because b. however c. although d. since
39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .
a. For b. Although c. So d. When
40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .
a. because b. although c. so d. but
41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .
a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that
42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
44. ______ , he walked to the station .
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
45. The children slept well , despite _____
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
46. She left him __________ she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces _______ we must also think of our environment .
a. despite b. though c. as though d. but
50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .
a. But b. Even if c. If d. As though
51. The team played on in spite of the rain
a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite
52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for
52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
53. We postponed the picnic ………………………
A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily
54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if
58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities.
A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As
59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since
61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny
62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.
63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.
A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it
. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.
A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
68. The mother got angry because --------------.
A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness.
A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day.
A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
II. Choose the best answer :
1. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
2. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr. Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
3. He was offered the job______ his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
4. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
5. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
6. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry. A
. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
7. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
8. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
9. ______, he walked to the station
. A. Despite tired B. In spite being tired C. Although to be tired D. Despite being tired
10. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
10. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
11. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
12. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
13. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ____ we must think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
14. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
15. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
16. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
17. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
18. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
19. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
20. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of
1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise
2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet
3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday
4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out
5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded
cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car
a in spite b in spite of c despite d although
2 .........................., he walked to the station
a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired
3 she left him .....................she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted
a because b even though c in spite of d despite
5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like
a although b because of c because d in spite of
6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard
a despite b in spite c even if d though
7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous
a if b though c because d which
8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like
a although b even c despite d in spite of
9 she left him .......................... she still loved him
a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite
10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds
a despite b however c even though d as though
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31. _________ her mother's sickness, she couldn't attend our wedding.
A. As of B. Because of C. Because D. Since
32. It can be black, white __________ gray.
A. or B. however C. but D. so
33. Is it a boy _________ a girl?
A. and B. but C. or D. therefore
34. Internet is a very fast __________ convenient way for us to get information.
A. and B. therefore C. or D. but
35. He is going to collect all the bags _________ take them to the garbage dump.
A. or B. and C. however D. but
36. He likes her a lot. _________; he wouldn't keep calling her.
A. and B. however C. or D. so
37. Yesterday, he gave __________ his evening job.
A. on B. in C. up D. for
38. It was still painful, __________ I went to see a doctor.
A. but B. so C. or D. however
39. In Western countries, electricity, gas, __________ water are not luxuries but necessarities.
A. and B. or C. but D. therefore
44. The examination tested both listening __________ reading.
A. or B. and C. but D. however
41. It is raining, ________ I can't go to the beach.
A. so B. but C. or D. and
42. If you _________ complaining, I'll leave immediately.
A. go off B. go for C. go on D. go over
43. Go _________ until you get to the junction and turn left.
A. out B. on C. back D. ahead
44. He took _________ my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
A. on B. after C. over D. off
45. May I borrow your dictionary? I want to _________ this word.
A. take up B. go up C. look up D. come up
46. Lan suggested ________to the zoo at weekend.
A.to go B. going C. went D. to go
47. Shall we clean up the kitchen, Mum? ________
A. Yes, we do B. O.K C. No, we don't. D. Yes, let's
48. It 's so hot. Why don't we go swimming? ________
A. Yes, we do B. No, we don't C. That's a good idea. D. Yes, thanks
49. Let's go somewhere for a drink________
A. All right B. Yes, we do C. No, we don't. D. No, thanks
50. This movie is not interesting. How about ________ to the concert.
A. to go B. going C. go D. went
IV. Complete the sentence with the one word given below. One word can be used for more than one sentence:
for/ up/ after/ on/ off/ away/ in
1. Who's going to look after the children while you're away?
2. "Turn on the TV for me, will you? I want to watch the cartoon.
3. She's looked for her keys everywhere.
4. Turn off the radio. I'm working.
5. If we go on littering, the environment will become seriously polluted.
6. Don't throw these newspapers away.
7. Could you fill in this form?
8. Don't wake the baby up. Let him sleep.
9. Don't believe her. She's just made up the story.
10. Susan took off her coat and put it on the sofa.
IV. Complete the sentence with the one word given below. One word can be used for more than one sentence: for/ up/ after/ on/ off/ away/ in
- Who's going to look ______ the children while you're away?
- "Turn ______ the TV for me, will you? I want to watch the cartoon.
- She's looked ______ her keys everywhere.
- Turn ______ the radio. I'm working.
- If we go ______ littering, the environment will become seriously polluted.
- Don't throw these newspapers ______.
- Could you fill ______ this form?
- Don't wake the baby ______. Let him sleep.
- Don't believe her. She's just made ______ the story.
- Susan took ______ her coat and put it on the sofa.
1 my father has gone to can tho .......... business
a for b on c by d because
2 tom has had flu for the last three says . he .............. now
a has been the doctor b is seeing the doctor c sees the doctor d was seeing the doctor
3 .............. breakfast ?
a did you have just b are you just having c have you just had d do you just have
4 i can not hear what you are saying . can you ............... the radio ?
a turn down b turn on c turn up d turn off
5 according to the weather ................ , it will be raining tonight
a prediction b information c announcemnet d forecast
6 she applied for the job as a personal manager ................. she liked meeting people
a in spite of b because c although d because of
7 ................. they thoughtthe exam had been easy , they all failed
a although b even though b though d all are correct
8 people are happy to welcome the new year . they make a lot of ................
a readiness b working c preparation d housework
9 it was ...................... wonderful music that i went straight out and bought the record
a so b very c too d such
10 he wrote them three letters ...................... he did not get a reply
a so b and c but d that
1 my father has gone to can tho .......... business a for b on c by d because 2 tom has had flu for the last three says . he .............. now a has been the doctor b is seeing the doctor c sees the doctor d was seeing the doctor 3 .............. breakfast ? a did you have just b are you just having c have you just had d do you just have 4 i can not hear what you are saying . can you ............... the radio ? a turn down b turn on c turn up d turn off 5 according to the weather ................ , it will be raining tonight a prediction b information c announcemnet d forecast 6 she applied for the job as a personal manager ................. she liked meeting people a in spite of b because c although d because of 7 ................. they thoughtthe exam had been easy , they all failed a although b even though b though d all are correct 8 people are happy to welcome the new year . they make a lot of ................ a readiness b working c preparation d housework 9 it was ...................... wonderful music that i went straight out and bought the record a so b very c too d such 10 he wrote them three letters ...................... he did not get a reply a so b and c but d that
cau1 : choose the best answer :
1 .............. it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat
a in spite b in spite of c however d although
2 ............. of the committee , i’d like to thank you for your generous donation .
a according b on behalf c together d in addition
3 ................. he was not feeling very well , mr. graham went to visit his aunt as usual .
a although b however c therefore d still
4 ............. he had no money for a bus , he had to walk all the way home .
a for b thus c so d as
5 ............... to an accident in the high street , traffic is moving very slowly on the london road
a through b owing c because d since
6 of course i’m a christian ................. i expect everyone who works here to be a christian too
a since b then c and d but
7 the ...................... the disaster was angine failure , not human error
a reason by b reason on c reason why d reason for
8 we have to start early ................. we will not be late
a so that b that c because d because of
9 she came in quietly .................. not to wake the baby
a as if b so as c such as d if so
10 he was offered the job ...................... his qualifications were poor
a despite b in spite of c even though d whereas
2 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence:
1. She studies well she is busy.
A. because B. since C. although D. and
2. Is he an actor ............ a singer? - An actor.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
3. Let's ............to the cinema
A. going B. to go C. go D. goes
4. She.................try to learn English for her job.
A. is B. has C. must D. was
5. The people ..............ive in Vietnam speak
A. which B. who C. whom D. when
6. Do you know the man................. you me yesterday?
A. when B. whom C. which D. whose
7. people...........take physical exercise can live longer
A. who B. whom C. which , D. when
8. Nga............... Math in Quy Nhon University for 4 years but now she teaches in her home village.
A. to learn B. learning C. learnt D. has learnt
9. She goes to the library three times a week. She................reads books there.
A. never B. often C. rarely D. once
10. Can you turn.............the light? It is too dark
A. on B. off C. down D. up
11. If you like that book, I will give it.............. You as my present.
A. for B. from C. at D. to
12. I suggest............to the movies.
A. go B. to go C. going D. went
13. We will go...............a picnic next week
A. in B. at C. on D. to
14. There is too much trafic.............. the air is polluted
A. Therefore B. Since C. However D. But
15. Hue will have temperatures ................. 23°C and 27°C tomorrow.
A. at B. betweern C. in D. with
16. Where will you go if you...............a car?
A. have B. had C. has D. having
17..............they thought the exam had been easy, they all failed
A. Although C. Though B. Even though D. All are correct
18. I'll clean the house.................you're cooking dinner A. since B. though C. while D. although
19. The English picture book.................... yesterday was very interesting.
A. I bought that B, that I bought C. what I bought D. I bought
20. My grandmother,..................... an intelligent woman, has greatly influenced mylife.
A. who is B. that is C. who she is D. she is
2 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: 1. She studies well she is busy. . A. because B. since C. although D. and 2. Is he an actor ............ a singer? - An actor. A. and B. or C. but D. so 3. Let's ............to the cinema A. going B. to go C. go D. goes 4. She.................try to learn English for her job. A. is B. has C. must D. was 5. The people ..............ive in Vietnam speak A. which B. who C. whom D. when 6. Do you know the man................. you me yesterday? A. when B. whom C. which D. whose 7. people...........take physical exercise can live longer A. who B. whom C. which , D. when 8. Nga............... Math in Quy Nhon University for 4 years but now she teaches in her home village. A. to learn B. learning C. learnt D. has learnt 9. She goes to the library three times a week. She................reads books there. A. never B. often C. rarely D. once 10. Can you turn.............the light? It is too dark A. on B. off C. down D. up
1. We keep our bread in the fridge, ........ it doesn't go bad
A. since B. so that C. although D. after
2. The five-cent coin looks very Canadian, ........ it has a picture of a beaver on it
A. since B. so that C. though D. before
3. .......... Volkswagen cars are cheap, they last a long time
A. because B. in order that C. although D. after
4. You should give the iron time to heat up .......... you iron your clothes
A. because B. so that C. before D. until
5. You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountains, ......... the ground is rough and hard
A. because B. so that C. enven though D. before
6. Hockey players wear lots of protective clothing ......... they don't get hurt
A. because B. in order that C. though D. after
7. You will have to pay higher insurance .......... you buy a sports car
A. if B. so that C. although D. before
8. You shouldn't drive .......... drinking alcohol
A. if B. in order that C. even though D. after
9. ........... dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish - it's a mammal
A. whether B. so that C. although D. after
10. You may get malaria .......... you are bitten by a mosquito
A. if B. so that C. though D. before
11. Murat decided to give up smoking ......... he had had a heart attack two times
A. in case B. although C. because D. even if
12. .......... she was walking along the garden, she found a very race flower
A. because B. provided that C. so that D. while
13. .......... my father woke up, he realised that he had forgotten to turn off the lights
A. when B. unless C. while D. enven though
14. .......... he behaves well, Mary will never talk to him
A. although B. unless C. if D. in the even that
15. ........... my best friend Hasan is five years older than me, he looks every young
A. until B. when C. although D. because
V/ .....using suitable connectives ( but, so, as, because, although,.....)
1. The exam was quite hard, but they all passed it
-> they all ..passed the exam although it was quite hard...
2. It began to rain , but the workers went on working
-> although....It began to rain, the workers went on working
3. Ba ate a lot of food though he wasn't very hungry
-> Ba wasn't...very hungry but he ate a lot of food...
4. Even though he had a car , he still bought a new one
-> he had..a car, but he still bought a new one....
5. Lisa wants to go home because she fells sick
-> lisa fells...sick , so she wants to go home ....
6. Since the weather was bad, our flight was delayed
-> the weather...was bad, so our flight was delayed..
7. Long didn't work hard, so he failed in the exam
-> Long failed...in the exam because he didn't work hard ...
8. The boy drove carelessly , so he caused the accident
-> since....The boy drove carelessly,.he caused the accident.
9. She still when to work in spite of her sickness
-> although..she was sick ,she still went to work..
10. Despite not felling well he tired to finish the work
-> Even...though he didn't feel well, he tried to finished the work....
11. We decided to stay home because of the heavy rain
-> because it....rained heavily, we decided to stay home..
12. She divorced him due to his unkindness to their son
-> because he...was unkind to their son , she divorced him...
13. They tired hard, but they couldn't win the match
-> despite.....trying hard, they couldn't win the match..
14. He is humorous and generous, so we all love him
-> because of..being .humorous and generous, we all love him..
1. A
2.C
3.B
4.C
5.B
6.B
7.C
8.C
9.B
10.C
11.C
12.C
13.A
14.A
15.D
16B.
17.D
18.B
19.D
20.B
21. Ba missed the Math test yesterday. ________, he will have to do it next week.
A. therefore B. but C. and D. because
22. My sister is very tired: ________, she still has to cook dinner for the family.
A. so B. however C. and D. as
23. She doesn’t look so pretty ________.She has soft voice.
A. and B. but C. so D. however
24. They don’t like the opera ________ it doesn’t look sound interesting.
A. and B. but C. because D. so
25. Daisy is very nice: ________, all her friends love her very much.
A. and B. so C. therefore D. because
26. Can you turn_________ the lights? It’s too dark.
A. on B. off C. in D. for
27. What are you looking ________? My picture book. I’ve lost it.
A. on B. off C. for D. after
28. There are ________ saving methods and inventions to use solar energy.
A. energetic B. energize C. energy D. power
29. I had to pay much money this month for the international________.
A. calls B. calling C. to call D. called
30. A new – conditioner will be ________ this morning.
A. to install B. installed C. installing D. to install.
31. Scientists are looking for an ________ way to educe energy consumption.
A. effect B. affection C. effective D. effectively
32. We can ________ easily in the daylight.
A. to read B. reading C. read D. readable
33. She won’t take all these suitcases ________ she likes to travel lightly
A. so B. but C. because D. and
34. They are completely short of water now. A number of people have died because of this ___
A. shortage B. short C. shorten D. shortening
35. What can we do to spend less ________ lighting?
A. in B. on C. about D. at
36. There will be a _______cut tomorrow in Bu Nho.
A. energetic B. energize C. energy D. power
37. Your house needs _________ right now it’s too old.
A. paint B. painted C. to paint D. painting
38. My father used to make me ________hard at night.
A. study B. to study C. studying D, studied
39. Will you _________for dinner one night.
A. across B. down C. over D. in
40. It is necessary that the government ________something about it immediately.
A. do B. did C. to do D. have done
41. He talks as if he_________ about it clearly.
A. know B. to know C. knowing D. knew
42. She _______ hard last night. She did her test perfectly this morning.
A. can have studied B. might have studied
C. should have studied D. must have studied
43. That’s the _______ interesting novel I’ve ever read.
A. more B. even C. most D. every
44. My color TV, _______ I bought 10 years ago, still gives beautiful pictures.
A. which B. that C. what D. X
45. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to _______ him to go.
A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent
46. “Who is Mr. Medley?” “I have no idea. I’ve never heard _______ him”.
A. about B. from C. after D. of
47. Children are _______ to overcome problems.
A. determine B. determined C. determinant D. determination
48. They will be sent to work in America _______ their English is better next year.
A. when B. unless C. if D. because
49. I’ve never ______very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.
A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up
50. ____ lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, my friend Andy does not enjoy it.
A. But B. Although C. If D. However
E1: Choose the best answer
1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam .
a. so b. although c. because d. though
2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework .
a. Because b. whether c. Although c. so
3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach .
a. or b. but c. so d. though
4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .
a. so b. because c. although d. but
5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it .
a. or b. as because d. but
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
a. because b. although c. even though d. and
7. The film was boring, ____ we went home .
a. so b. when c. but c. if
8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .
a. but b. if c. so d. although
9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more .
a. still b. therefore c. but d. as
10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key .
a. while b. but c. though d. because
11. ____ it rained , the boys played football .
a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of
12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .
a. so b. however c. but d. or
13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .
a. but b. as c. so because
14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .
a. while b. though c.because d. but
15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
a. and b. or c. if d. since
16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .
a. also b. but also c. and d. so
17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .
a. Though b. Although b. Even though d. In spite of
18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .
a. So b. As c. Though d. Even
19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep .
a. If b. Although c. While D. However
20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do .
a. because b. though c. so d. but
21. It’s cheap. _____, I don’t like it .
a. and b. because c. so d. however
22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.
a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though
23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing .
a. although b. so c. but d. and
24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .
a. Although b. Because c. As d. If
25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .
a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When
26. She came in _____ turned on the radio .
a. so b. and c. or d. but
27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold .
a. though b. because c. but d. so
28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. Because b. So c. Although d. However
29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
a. so b. since c. as d. though
30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .
a. or b. but c. so d. and
31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .
a. even though b. because c. so d. since
32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .
a. So b. Because c. However d. Although
33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .
a. though b. so c. and d. but
34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although b. So c. As d. However
35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .
a. so b. because c. but d. if
37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
a. so b. and c. but d. because
38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to
a. because b. however c. although d. since
39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .
a. For b. Although C. So d. When
40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .
a. because b. although c. so d. but
41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .
a. even though b. in spite
c. despite d. in spite the fact that
42. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
a. the rain b. of the rain
c. it was raining d. there was a rain
43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
44. ______ , he walked to the station .
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired
c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
45. The children slept well , despite _____
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
46. She left him __________ she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment .
a. despite b. though c. as though d. but
50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .
a. But b.Even if c. If d. As though
51. The team played on in spite of the rain
a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite
52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of
C. Because of D. But for
52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
53. We postponed the picnic ………………………
A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily
C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily
54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
57. The boys were punished -------------- they made many mistakes. A. in spite of B. because
C. even though D. as if
58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As
59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking. A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there. A. because B. although
C. despite D. since
61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny.
B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny.
D. The children laughed because the story was funny
62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.
63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.
A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence. A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
68. The mother got angry because --------------. A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior
C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness. A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
71. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
72. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D.I couldn't open the door,even though trying very hard.