Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

I can t ride my bike__________there isn t any ah in one of the tires.

A. because

B. because of

C. due to

D. owing to

Choose the correct answer (3ms) 1. When we use the Internet, we can get a lot of ___________. A. product B. information C. televisions D. people 2. Watching TV is an ___________ way to relax. A. enjoy B. enjoying C. enjoyable D. enjoyed 3. I can’t ride my bicycle ___________ there isn’t any air in one of the tires. A. because of B. although C. because D. in spite of 4. My boyfriend hasn’t rung her ___________ many weeks. A. for B. last C. ago D. since 5. I wonder where Joe is I haven’t seen him ___________ last week. A. since B. for C. ago D. after 6. Television makes us aware ___________ our global responsibilities. A. in B. of C. about D. on

Choose the correct answer (3ms)

1. When we use the Internet, we can get a lot of ___________.
A. product B. information C. televisions D. people

2. Watching TV is an ___________ way to relax.
A. enjoy B. enjoying C. enjoyable D. enjoyed

3. I can’t ride my bicycle ___________ there isn’t any air in one of the tires.
A. because of B. although C. because D. in spite of

4. My boyfriend hasn’t rung her ___________ many weeks.
A. for B. last C. ago D. since

5. I wonder where Joe is I haven’t seen him ___________ last week.
A. since B. for C. ago D. after

6. Television makes us aware ___________ our global responsibilities.
A. in B. of C. about D. on

3. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. Walking alone late at night can be (danger) . 2. The latest (edit) of this book contains many illustrative pictures. 3. Her younger sister can be (annoy) when she behaves haughtily. 4. You must read the (instruct) carefully before you use the new oven. 5. We were taken aback at the (drama) changes in our village; each home owns a computer now. 6. It is always (interest) to watch the cubs at play. 7. My mother advised me to be careful in my (choose) of friends. 8. The (hot) makes everybody very drowsy during the lesson in class. 9. The couple came here at the special (invite) of the prime minister. 10. Please (low) the volume of your voice. I can even hear you from next door. 4. Choose the correct answers. 1. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct, the rainforests are being destroyed. A. therefore B. since C. consequently D. so 2. Hemp can be used to make paper, it could reduce the need for logging. A. consequently B. due to C. so D. since 3. logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it. A. so B. Consequently C. Since D. Due to 4. Hemp was grown throughout history its versatility; it can be used to make many different things. A. due to B. because C. since D. as a result 5. Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; it is illegal in many countries. A. so B. due to C. as a result D. because 6. The polluted chemical waste was dumped into the ocean; , the mass of fish died. A. because B. as C. because of D. consequently 7. It was guessed that the fish died a powerful toxin in the sea water. A. because of B. because C. since D. as a result 8. Many species in BC are threatened logging. A. so B. because C. since D. due to 9. Smoking can heart disease. A. lead to B. create C. causes D. due to 10. Radioactive pollution is increasing the increased use of radioactivity. A. as B. since C. because of D. because

1.The children stayed home because a storm was approaching. (therefore)

2.I didn't have my umbrella, so i got wet. (consequently)

3. Paul is saving his money in order to travel in Europe next summer. (so that)

4. If you don't leave now, you'll be late for class (otherwise)

5.Jane had a sore throat, yet she still went to work. (however)

6. He is very rich. He bought a whole island. (so ....that )

7. There isn't any air in one of the tires, so I can't ride my bicycle.(because

8. I got to class on time although I missed by bus. (but)

9. Because of the bad weather we didn't really enjoy our holiday. (so)

10. I had a lot of studying to do, but I went to a movie anyway. (even though)

11. Sue has bought a new coat. She's bought some new boots as well.(and)

12. i was very sleepy, but I finished all of my work anyway. (nevertheless )

13. Olga did poor work. She was fired from her job. (such ....that)

14. The teacher doesn't know the answer. the students don't know the answer. (neither... nor)

15. Barbara is studying Chinese. She is also studying Japanese. (not only but also)

4. Choose the correct answers. 1. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct, the rainforests are being destroyed. A. therefore B. since C. consequently D. so 2. Hemp can be used to make paper, it could reduce the need for logging. A. consequently B. due to C. so D. since 3. logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it. A. so B. Consequently C. Since D. Due to 4. Hemp was grown throughout history its versatility; it can be used to make many different things. A. due to B. because C. since D. as a result 5. Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; it is illegal in many countries. A. so B. due to C. as a result D. because 6. The polluted chemical waste was dumped into the ocean; , the mass of fish died. A. because B. as C. because of D. consequently 7. It was guessed that the fish died a powerful toxin in the sea water. A. because of B. because C. since D. as a result 8. Many species in BC are threatened logging. A. so B. because C. since D. due to 9. Smoking can heart disease. A. lead to B. create C. causes D. due to 10. Radioactive pollution is increasing the increased use of radioactivity. A. as B. since C. because of D. because

II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

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

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

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

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

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

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

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

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly

a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly

c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour

16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.

a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice

c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy

17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office

a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office

c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above

18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it

c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one

20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________

a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work

c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work

21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy

c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly

c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly

23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.

a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite

cycling is the best means of transportation and exercise for three seasons. Frist, it is one of the safest forms of exercise. A daily bike ride will help improve your breathing and gently increase your energy. Cycling, three fore, is suitablefor people of all ages, but if you have any medical problems, check with your doctor before you start. Besides being an excellent from of exercise, cycling allows you to see the coutry as you ride your bike slowly through small quiet villages orbeautiful forest paths. Cycling ia also an easy, convenient and inexpensive means of transportation.Ride your bike to school and you never gat held up in traffic on the way!You'll be in control, keep your teacher happy and be healthier,too

1,Riding regularly is especially good for__(a,smokers/b,non-smokers/c,patient/d,the old)

2,Can a paitent ride a bicycle?(a,No he/she can//b,yes,he/she can//c,maybe yes, but ask your doctor first//d,yes,only once a week)

3,What kinds of people are suitable for riding?(a,young people//b,peopleof any ages//c,old people//d,children)

4,How many seasons are menntioned in the passage for choosing cycling?(a,one/b,two//c,three/d,four)

5,Why should you cycle to school?(a,because your teacher gas a bicycle,too//b,because it is easy to park at school//c,because it is easy to use///dbecause you are never late due to the traffic)