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BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE)

1. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

A. so B. although C. because D. though

2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.

A. because B. although C. even though D. and

3. ____ it rained, the boys played football.

A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of

4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.

A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of

5. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.

A. because B. though C. so D. but

6. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though

7. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

A. Although B. Because C. As D. If

8. ______ 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

9. He was offered the job ______ he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

10. 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

11. _____her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite

12. She went to bed early _______she felt tired.

A. although B. despite C. because D. because of

13. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.

A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because

14. The boys were punished ___________ he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if

15. 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

16. 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

17. Hong didn’t participate in the English contest_________ her lack of confidence.

A. because B. because of C. since D. despite

18. He hid that letter in a draw _________ no one could read it.

A. so that B. although C. in spite of D. because

19. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

20. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

21. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

22. ______ , he walked to the station .

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

23. The children slept well, despite _____

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

24. 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. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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.

III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. (1,5 pts) 1. The news _________bad. She fainted after hearing that bad news. A. was B. were C. is D. are 2. He ate some dirty vegetables last night, so he had a ________. A. headache B. stomachache C. toothache D. bad cold 3. Would you like to have _________water? A. some B. any C. a few D. many 4. _________interesting stories are! They are worth reading. A. What B. Why C. How D. Which 5. I need some butter. I’m going to the ________. A. stationer’s B. butcher’s C. baker’s D. grocer’s 6. I promise I _________ and visit you. A. am coming B. will come C. have come D. am going to come 7. She is never late for school and _________is her sister. A. either B. so C. neither D. too 8. The doctor says you should spend ________time playing video games. A. lots of B. all your C. most of your D. a little 9. Nga decided ________how to use a sewing machine. A. to learn B. learn C. learning D. learnt 10. You’ve made a lot of mistakes in your work. You should never do it _________. A. hurry B. hurried C. in a hurry D. such hurry 11. Our school year usually starts in late August. It _________ for almost 9 months. A. wastes B. lasts C. lengthens D. takes 12. Neighbors don’t spend _________ time together as they used to do in the past. A. more B. less C. most D. as much 13. It’s a very busy airport. There are planes _________ and landing every 5 minutes. A. going up B. taking off C. getting up D. driving off 14. "Would you like to go to the movie downtown?"- "Thanks, but I _______ that film already." A. had seen B. was seeing C. have seen D. would see 15. “What about going to the movies?” – “_________” A. That’s a good idea. B. thanks C. Yes, I’d love to. D. We are going to the movie

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. I think Mr. Brown _________ in this factory since 1990 or maybe longer.

A. works B. is working C. has worked D. worked

2. There was nothing they could do ________ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.

A. than B. unless C. instead of D. but

3. After a lot of difficulty , he ________ to open the door.

A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realized

Exercise 5
Two other in his argument for his country’s independence are worth a mention.
a. notices b. points c. effects d. reports
He’s such a naughty child; it’s amazing what his mother lets him away with.
a. go b. make c. do d. get
The factory paid nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.
a. off b. out c. back d. in
Having the table, Mrs Roberts called the family for supper.
a. laid b. spread c. ordered d. completed
The little girl wouldn’t go into the sea her father went too.
a. except b. but c. also d. unless
“How can we out together what we’re to do if we never talk about it frankly?” she cried in desperation.
a. test b. find c. work d. search
Wild ducks always fly in a definite .
a. figure b. formula c. shape d. formation
Mike was the in his family; all his
others were much taller.
a. lowest b. shortest c. slightest d. littlest
You’ll yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
a. spend b. make c. save d. spare
I wrote to the company, them for a catalogue.
a. demanding b. asking c. enquiring d. applying

Exercise 6
Firemen rescued several people from the floor of the blazing building.
a. high b. top c. basement d. low
When the electricity failed, he a match to find the candles.
a. ru
ed b. scratched c. struck d. started
She put speaking to him as long as possible
a. off b. over c. away d. back
She wondered her father looked like now, after so many years away.
a. how b. whose c. that d. what
She her neighbor’s children for the
oken window.
a. accused b. complained c. blamed d. denied
He filled in the necessary forms and for the job.
a. appealed b. asked c. requested d. applied
He says he’s been to restaurant in town.
a. many b. every c. all d. most
She hasn’t written to me .
a. already b. yet c. never d. any longer
She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being .
a. stopped b.
oken c. serviced d. rented
He tried every key in turn but not fitted.
a. each b. one c. any d. none

Exercise 7
Her parents were very because she was out so late last night.
a. responsible b. so
y c. wo
ied d. overcome
After a lot of difficulty, he to open the door.
a. managed b. succeeded c. obtained d. realized
I have been looking for this book for month, and I have found it.
a. at last b. in time c. at the end d. at present
My employer’s of my work does not matter to me at all.
a. meaning b. belief c. opinion d. expression
The purpose of the examination was to the student’s knowledge.
a. try b. inspect c. prove d. test
I’ll have to to you, otherwise he will hear.
a. shout b. say c. whistle d. whisper
As soon as the fire-bell rang, everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, gathered in the car park.
a. while b. then c. before d. to
There’s to be frightened of the dog; he’s quite harmless.
a. fear b. no fear c. no need d. any reason
After closing the envelope, the secretary the stamps on firmly.
a. licked b. sucked stuck d. struck
The teacher them the answer to the question.
a. explained b. told c. said d. discussed

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

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answers.
1. He got wet he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Jill and Jolly were happy it was their both birthday party that day.
A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite
5. Nobody could hear her she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. We all feel sad the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
8. John lost his job his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. We can't go to Julia's party we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I’m learning English I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

10. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. We delayed our trip the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday he didn’t feel well.
10. We couldn’t get into the disco the enormous crowd.
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep the noise.
4. He only accepted the job the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree her fear of heights.
6. his age, John was not hired he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday she was sick.
9. She went to bed early her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test it was too difficult.
Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
4. He left the school because his family was poor.
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Yesterday, I _________ to school because I was sick.
A. wasn’t go B. don’t go C. can’t go D. didn’t go
2. Did you buy any souvenirs in Nha Trang ? - Yes, I _________.
A. do B. am C. does D. did
3. _________ did Lan go to the dentist’s last week? – Because she had a bad toothache.
A. What B. Why C.When D. Where
4. Last week, my aunt _________ me a new dress.
A. buys B. is buying C. buyed D. bought.
5. What do you think _________Nha Trang?
A. to B. for C. of D. at
6. I have a toothache so I’m going to the _________.
A. nurse B. doctor C. dentist D. teacher.
7. Your hair _________ different today, Hoa.
A. look B. looks C. looked D. looking
8.They ________ a lot of gifts for their friends yesterday.
A. bought B. buy C. buys D. buying
9. Did your aunt make this dress for you? – No, she _____
A. don’t B. doesn’t C. isn’t D. didn’t
10. I know how to take care _________ myself.
A. off B. about C. of D. on
II. Read the passage and answer the questions.
Mai was born in Hue , but now she lives in Ha Noi with her aunt and uncle. She went to Ha Noi two
years ago. Now she studies at Quang Trung school. In her new school, she has a lot of friends.
Yesterday was her thirteenth birthday. She had a small party with her friends. They ate a lot of food
and fruits. In the evening, Mai had a stomachache, so her aunt was very worried. She took Mai to the
hospital. The doctor said that Mai ate too much candy and fruits. Today Hoa has to stay at home.
1. Where was Mai born ?
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2. Did Mai go to Ha Noi three years ago ?
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3. What did Mai and her friends eat yesterday ?
.............................................................................................................
4. Did she have a stomachache ?
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5. Where did her aunt take her to?
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III. Reorder the words to make meaningful sentences.
1. TV/ he/ watched/ last night/ .

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2. were/ late/ school/ they/ for/ .
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3. a cushion/ Hoa/ made/ for/ her armchair.
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4. he/ stay/ in Nha Trang/ where/ did/ ?
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5. put/ Mrs. Robinson/ on the wall/ the poster/ .
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. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.

1. Linh often uses her headphones when she listens to music, ________ her parents don't like loud noise.

A. but B. because C. so D. and

2. The Japanese eat a lot of fish and healthy food, ________ they live for a long time. A. or B. so C. but D. because

3. Go Green ________ people to recycle rubbish, such as glass, cans and paper so far. A. encourage B. encouraged C. has encouraged D. to encourage

4. Hoa likes ________ music when she has free time. A. to listen B. listening to C. listened to D. listening

5. From his childhood, Chu Van An was _________ for his intelligence. A. interested B. famous C. good D. creative

6. The Imperial Academy was regarded ______ the first university in Vietnam. A. as B. to C. of D. for

7. Many precious relics in the Temple of Literature. A. keep B. is kept C. kept D. are kept

8. The person who takes photos is called a _________. (takes) A. portrait B. musician C. actor D. photographer

9. Last year, they ________ 22 million TV sets. A. has sold B. were selling C. had sold D. sold

10.What ________ drink do you like most? A. favour B. foreign C. foreigner D. nation

11.There are ________ oranges but there isn’t _______ milk left in the kitchen. A. some – some B. any – an C. some – any D. any – any

12.The villagers are ________ they were years ago. There is no change at all. A. as friend as B. as friendly as C. different from D. not as friendly as

13.I want a ________ of orange juice. A. slice B. bar C. piece D. carton

14.A bowl of noodles ________ ten dollars. A. is B. are C. have D. has

15.Be careful when you _________ the oil into the frying pan. A. serve B. pour C. beat D. fold

16.Vietnamese people have had the _______ of helping one another since the early days of the country. A. custom B. legend C. tradition D. religion

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