Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer. 1. I almost missed my flight A. although there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. C. despite D. because of they were too tired C. but D. if B. since 2. They decided not to go out for a meal A. so 3. She isn't tall B. because to play basketball. B. enough D. such other people think nice things about me. B. so as not to I need some money B. although his hard work, he could not finish the job. B. In spite of C. Because C so that D. as soon as 4. I want to be well-groomed A, in order to 5. I'm going to the bank A. because of D. despite 6 A. Despite of she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. A. In order tlust BL. Although C. Because of 8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment better health. A. in order that B. when her poverty, she feels happy B. Because D. Because of 7. D). Since we can gain C because D. even though 9 A. Although 10. Tony went to work A. although D. In spite of he didn't feel very well. C despite B. because Exercise 5: Because/Because of/Although/Despite

1. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.

a. although b. since c. despite d. because of

2. I want to be well-groomed other people think nice things about me.

a. in order to b. so as not to c. so that d. as soon as

3. she is young, she is very independent.

a. Although b. Because c. In order that d. In spite of

4. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.

a. As soon as b. Although c. After d. Before

5. he had finished his studies, he went to America.

a. While b. Before c. After d. Until

6. You’ll never guess what happened I left my room.

a. as long as b. as soon as c. while d. as far as

7. they’re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.

a. When b. As soon as c. Even though d. Because

8. She went back to live with her mother she did not earn enough money to live in her own house.

a. although b. so that c. in order to d. because

9. They were driving to Dallas they caught an accident.

a.when b. while c. before d. as soon as

10. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.

a.In order that b. Although c. Because of d. While

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty–free shops.

A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty–free shops. 

B. We have been spending time at the duty–free shops since our flight was delayed. 

C. We decided to spend time at the duty–free shops in case our flight was delayed. 

D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty–free shops.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

B. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.

C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.

D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

mentioned (D) less details. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. 

B. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.

C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. 

D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

Choose the best answer a,b,c or d to complete the sentence.

1. I almost missed my flight ....... there was a long queue in the duty free shop.

a. although b. since c.despite d. because of

2. I want to be well goomed .............. other people think nice things about me.

a. in order to b. so as not to c. so that d. as soon as

3. .......... she is young, she is very independent.

a. although b. because c. in order that d. in spite of

4. ......... I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.

a. as soon as b. although c. after d. before

5. ........... he had finished his studies, he went to American.

a. while b. before c. after d. until

6. You'll never guess what happened ........... I left my room.

a. as long as b. as soon as c.after d. as far as

7. ........... They're expensive, they las forever and never go out of style.

a.when b. as soon as c. even though d. because

8. She went back to live with her mother .......... she did not earn enough money to live in her own house.

a. although b. so that c. in order to d. because

9. They were driving to Dallas ........ they caught an accident.

a. when b. while c. before d. as soon as

10. ............. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.

a. in order that b. although d. because of d.while

IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1. You should walk across the street ______ the zebra crossing.

a. on                            b. at                             c. in                             d. from

2. My house is not far from my school, so I usually go ______.

a. on foot                     b. by foot                    c. by car                       d. by boat

3. This morning, I was ______ in a traffic jam and got to school fifteen minutes late.

a. catch                        b. block                       c. struck                       d. stuck

4. Turn on the left turn ______ before you make the turn and slow down.

a. sign                          b. direction                  c. signal                       d. crossing

5. It is ______ to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding.

a. safe                          b. important                 c. illegal                       d. careful

6. ______ does it take you to ride to school? – About 30 minutes.

a. How long                b. How far                   c. How often               d. How much

7. A ______ is a part of a road that only bicycles are allowed to use.

a. cycle cross               b. cycle lane                c. cycle line                 d. cycle race

8. You ______ cross the street when the light is red.

a. should                      b. don’t have to           c. can                           d. mustn’t

9. People ______ produce as much rubbish as we do now.

a. use to                       b. used to                    c. used to not d. didn’t use to

10. “How far is Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City”-“_______”

A. It’s not very far                  b. it takes about two hours or more.

c. It’s about 120km                 d. You can get to Vung Tau by boat or bus.

Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.

34. There was some ham _________ from lunch.          

      a. leave                       b. leaving                   c. to leave                  d. left

35. My lemonade is a bit _________. Can you give me some sugar, please?

      a. sour                        b. sweet                      c. spicy                       d. salty

36. Would you like _________ milk in your coffee?

      a. any                          b. some                       c. a                              d. a few

37. How _________ cheese do we need to make a cheese cake? ~ About 250 grams.

      a. few                          b. many                      c. much                      d. little

38. Flour is the main _________ in cakes.

      a. recipe                     b. dish                        c. formulary              d. ingredient

39. Alan: _________________

Question IV. Choose the correct answer A, B, C , or D to complete the letter.

Dear Elisa,

Thanks very much for your email. It was fun to read about the places you find interesting.

I (1) ______ like going to museums in my free time. There are several museums in my city, but I like the Museum of Fine Arts the most. I love art, so (2) ______ I have free time, I go to this museum. There's a great mix (3) ______ art from across the eras, including some really impressive modern Vietnamese paintings. What I especially like about the museum is that (4) ______ of its galleries have an introduction in Vietnamese, English, and French. It (5) ______ that I can learn lots of English while enjoying the art works.

Another place of interest that I love is the (6) ______ park. It’s near my house, so I go there almost every day. Sometimes I go for a walk around the park with my mother. Sometimes I choose a beautiful place in it to sit and draw some sketches. And sometimes I just sit (7) ______ a bench, doing nothing, just watching people passing by. It’s really relaxing.

I hope someday I’ll have a(n) (8) ______ to visit your National Portrait Gallery and Hyde Park.

Until the next email,

Mi

1.A.don’t like                   B.interested in                 C.also                        D.will

2.A.because                      B.though                         C.that                        D.when

3.A.in                                B.of                                 C.on                          D.with

4.A.all                              B.one                               C.none                      D.not

5.A.means                        B.shows                          C.proves                    D.tells

6.A.locality                      B.small                           C.area                        D.local

7.A.in                               B.at                                 C.on                           D.with

8.A.chance                       B.opportunity                  C.time                       D.choice