Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

4, Last night we came to the show late _____ the traffic was terrible.

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

5, Lan couldn't pass the exam _____ she was too lazy.

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

6, _____ his broken leg, he didn't come to class yesterday.

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

7, _____ there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

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

8, _____ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9, _____ Houdson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are

1 i wonder why he ............................ love his family a does not b do not c did not d has not

2 you can come .............................................. you want a unless b so c if d because

3 he said he ......................a friend at the station that day a is meeting b is going to meet gc was meetin d meets

4 the teacher asked me ................................. a passage into vietnamses a to translate b translate c translating d translated

5 when i rang tessa sometime last week , she said she was busy ................................... a today b that day c this day d the day

6 when he was at sandra's flat yesterday , maritn asked if he ................... use the phone a can b could c may d must

7 last night , we came to the show late............................. the traffic was terrible a although b despite c and d which

=> đáp án là since / as / because

8 greg .........................me if i liked the rock music a asked b told c said to d ordered

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. as B .though C. since D. despite
2. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. _______________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
5. She left him _______________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. even though D. all are correct
10. 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.

Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if necessary.

1.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)

Although he's so young, his acting is exellent.

2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)

Desite being noisy, the children slept well

3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)

All critics said this film is really boring;Nevertheless, I was so interested in it.

4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)

In spite of fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film.

5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)

She prepared carefully for the casting;however,she wasn't chosen.

6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)

Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.

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III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (2p)

1. Last night we came to the show late ________ the traffic was terrible.

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

2. A ____ is a place on a road at which vehicles must stop to allow people to walk across the road.

A. railway station B. zebra crossing C. bus stop D. traffic lights

3. __________ have you learnt English? – Since I was a five-year-old girl.

A. How old B. How many C. How long D. How far

4. Now there are more traffic ________________ than there used to be in this city.

A. accidents B. vehicle C. traffic jam D. road users

5. Slow down because you’re breaking the __________________.

A. traffic rules B. speed limit C. driving lisence D. traffic laws

6. We were __________ with the latest film of that director.

A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy

7. We like the film very much. The _______ are unforgettable and the plot is so gripping.

A. characters B. acting C. style D. action

8. There are always cowboys in a _____________________.

A. western B. action C. horror D. comedy

9. I ____________ my holidays with my family but now I don’t.

A. spent B. have spent C. used to spend D. didn’t use to spend

10. All the critics said the film was really __________. Nevertheless, I was so interested that I saw it from beginning to end.

A. amazing B. boring C. successful D. interesting

1.B

2.B

3.C

4.A

5.B

6.A

7.A

8.A

9.C

10.B

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

BECAUSE HE WAS SICK, He didn’t come
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.

BECAUSE OF THE THICK FOG, The train was late
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.

BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD, The plane couldn’t take off
4. He left the school because his family was poor.

BECAUSE OF HIS FAMILY'S POVERTY,The plane couldn’t take off
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.

BECAUSE IT WAS TOO NOISE, We couldn’t study
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.

BECAUSE OF THE COLD, I didn’t go swimming
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.

BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS BAD, These students arrive late
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.

BECAUSE OF DRINKING A CUP OF STRONG COFFEE, MARY CAN'T SLEEP
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

BECAUSE HE GOT UP EARLY, he wasn’t late for the first train.

11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.

A. So B. Because C. However D. Although

12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.

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

13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.

A. Although B. So C. As D. However

14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.

A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since

15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.

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

16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.

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

17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to

A. because B. however C. although D. since

18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

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

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

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

Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

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

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

2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

3. ______, he walked to the station.

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

4. The children slept well, despite _____

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

5. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

6. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

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

8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job.

A. or B. because C. therefore D. but

9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.

A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to

10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore

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

11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.

A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter

12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.

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

13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1

4. I got a job _________ my bad English.

A. if B. although C. in spite of D. because

1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite

2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy

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

3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends

A. though B. since C. because of D. so that

4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.

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

5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.

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

6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

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

7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though

8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

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

18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

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

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

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

22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

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

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

24. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

25. The children slept well, despite _____.

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

26. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

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

29. 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

30. ______ 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

1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite

2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy

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

3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends

A. though B. since C. because of D. so that

4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.

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

5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.

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

6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

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

7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though

8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

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

18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

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

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

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

22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

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

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

24. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

25. The children slept well, despite _____.

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

26. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

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

29. 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

30. ______ 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

Ex1: 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 C. despite

B. although D. because of

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life ……………….. their poverty.

A. in spite of C. because

B. although 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 ……………….. he spoke too quietly.

A. although C. because of

B. because D. in spite of

6. We decided to leave early ……………….. the party was boring.

A. although C. because

B. despite 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 C. although

B. because of D. in spite of

10. Nam was absent from class yesterday ……………….. he felt sick.

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

Ex2: 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 C. although

B. because of D. in spite of

10. ……………….. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So

Đáp án: D

Giải thích: snowstorm: bão tuyết

Dịch: Chủ nhật tuần trước chúng tôi muốn đi trượt tuyết, nhưng chẳng đi được vì trên núi đang có bão tuyết.