Question 13: Lan got up late, __________ she couldn’t catch the first bus. A. as B. so C. when D. then Question 14: Nam: I’ve just finished my painting. Look! Tam: “_________” A. How cool! B. I wish I could do it C. Wow, I can’t imagine that. D. Sure Question 15: According to the weather _________ , it will be raining tonight. A. prediction B. information C. announcement D. forecast Question 16: My younger sister ________to the zoo yesterday A. took B. taken C. was taken D. were taken Question 17: If he drove more _________, he wouldn’t have an accident. A. careful B. careless C. carelessly D. carefully Question 18: The new appliance does not only work _________ but also saves energy. A. effectively B. effective C. effect D. effectiveness Question 19: If you want ________ the course, you must pass the examination. It is a requiement. A. attend B. to attend C. attending D. attended Question 20: If you want to take a space trip, you must be in excellent _______ condition. A. physics B. physically C. physical D. Physic Question 21: I suggest __________ English in class more often to improve our speaking skills. A. to speak B. speaking C. speak D. spoke Question 22: Peter was not feeling well, so we gave him ______ to do than you. A. less work B. fewer work C. little work D. least work Question 23: You have read this article on the website, __________? A. haven’t you B. do you C. have you D. did you Question 24: The police caught the thief _______ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets. A. under B. at C. on D. in

1 liz saw some wild ducks . liz was resting under the trees a while liz was resting under the trees , saw some wild ducks b while liz saw some wild ducks , she was resting under the strees c liz saw some wild ducks while she was resting under the trees d liz was resting under the trees while she saw some wild ducks 2 how long have you learnt english ? .............. a sine 4 years b 4 years ago c for 4 years d within 4 years 3 viet got up late .......... he could not catch the first bus . a then b so c as d when 4 all the teachers in this language center are .............. a well qualified b good qualifying c well qualifying d good qualified 5 matthew said he was meeting a friend at the station later ....... a that day b yesterday c tomorrow d this today

Loan didn’t ask him, so he didn’t tell her.

Khoa went slowly, so he didn’t catch the bus.

He was ill, so he was absent yesterday.         

It rained too heavily, so I went to school late

       I couldn’t look the word up because I hadn’t got a dictionary.

I didn’t make any mistakes. I passed my test.

I didn’t like her, so I didn’t come to her party.

Phuong was busy. She didn’t visit me yesterday.     

He didn’t have money. He didn’t buy her a gift.

Mr. Brown drove too fast, so the accident happened

   I didn’t buy a new car because I didn’t have enough money.

John felt better because he gave up smoking.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have an umbrella and so I got very wet in the rain.

Because I didn’t know how difficult it was, I took the job.

I worked a lot so I couldn’t meet you.

I didn’t set the alarm clock for 6 o’clock, so I got up so late.

John was lazy. He didn’t pass the exam.

John was late for work because his car broke down. 

Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying.

I was sick yesterday, so I didn’t go to class

7. He enjoys (watch) ___________________ action movies. 8. I (not/ catch) ___________________ the bus because I got up late. 9. My brother (not/ play) ___________________ sports for 3 years. 10. When my uncle is retired, he (go) ___________________ to the village to do gardening. 11. When I see John, I (give) ___________________ him your regards. 12. My mother hates (watch) ___________________ action movies 13. I (collect) ___________________ stamps since I was a child. 14. I (see) ___________________ many animals when I went to the zoo. 15. They (not see) ___________________ the film Titanic yet. 16. Tom (call) ___________________ his boss yesterday. 17. John (read) ___________________ the letter from Mary already. 18. We (not begin) ___________________ to learn for the test yet. 19. I (meet) ___________________ Robert at the supermarket this morning. 20. Nancy (be) ___________________ to Viet Nam several times. 21. I (not see) ___________________ your brother yet. 22. When (your father/ give up) ___________________ smoking? 23. My pen isn’t here anymore. Someone (take) ___________________ it already. 24. The motorbike looks clean, (you/ wash) ___________________ it?

7. He enjoys (watch) ___________________ action movies.

8. I (not/ catch) ___________________ the bus because I got up late.

9. My brother (not/ play) ___________________ sports for 3 years.

10. When my uncle is retired, he (go) ___________________ to the village to do gardening.

11. When I see John, I (give) ___________________ him your regards.

12. My mother hates (watch) ___________________ action movies

13. I (collect) ___________________ stamps since I was a child.

14. I (see) ___________________ many animals when I went to the zoo.

15. They (not see) ___________________ the film Titanic yet.

16. Tom (call) ___________________ his boss yesterday.

17. John (read) ___________________ the letter from Mary already.

18. We (not begin) ___________________ to learn for the test yet. 19.

I (meet) ___________________ Robert at the supermarket this morning.

20. Nancy (be) ___________________ to Viet Nam several times.

21. I (not see) ___________________ your brother yet.

22. When (your father/ give up) ___________________ smoking?

23. My pen isn’t here anymore. Someone (take) ___________________ it already.

24. The motorbike looks clean, (you/ wash) ___________________ it?

1. I got to work late _____ the bus was late.

A. so                           B. because                              C. but

2. First I get washed, _____ then I get dressed.

A. and                         B. because                              C. so

3. Julia studies very hard, _____ she always does well in school.

A. because                 B. but                                      C. so

4. Thomas had a large sandwich _____ he was still hungry after the meal.

A. but                          B. so                                        C. because

5. We got to the airport on time, _____ we forgot to bring our passports.

A. but                          B. so                                        C. because

6. Cathy ordered spaghetti, I ordered lasagna, _____ Gary ordered pizza.

A. so                           B. and                                     C. because

7. I was very sick yesterday, _____ I didn't see a doctor.

A. because                 B. so                                        C. but

8. I walked into a tree _____ I wasn't careful.

A. because                 B. so                                        C. and

9. The room was very cold _____ I forgot to close the window.

A. because                 B. so                                        C. but

10. First we drove to the airport, _____ then we got on the plane.

A. but                          B. because                              C. and

11. It's raining outside, _____ you should take your umbrella.

A. but                          B. because                              C. so

12. I don't feel very well, _____ I think I'll go to see a doctor.

A. but                          B. so                                        C. because

13. Sarah called her friend, _____ nobody answered the phone.

A. so                           B. because                              C. but

14. I saw my teacher this morning, _____ then I asked him about the test.

A. and                         B. but                                      C. because

15. My phone is broken, _____ I'll bring it to a repair shop.

A. and                         B. so                                        C. because

16. I fell off my bicycle, _____ I didn't get hurt.

A. so                           B. but                                      C. because

Rewrite the following sentences:

1.I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                         

In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…

2.Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.               

In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…

3.Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.           

Despite ……………………………………………….………………..……

4.Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.     

Despite ………………………………………………………….…………

5.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.    

Despite ………………………………………………………….……..….…

6.Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of……………………………….………………………………….…...

7.Although he is sick, he goes to school.                                

In spite of ………………………………………………………………………

8.Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.   

Despite …………………………………………………….……………………

9.Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.           

Although …………………………………………………..……………………

10.They worked very hard although they were old.                                  

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………...

11.Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.           

Because of ……………………………………….……………………………

12.Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.                          

  Because of ………………………………………………………………….…

13.She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.      

Because of ……………………………………………………………..…..……

14.John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.                         

Because of…………………………………………………………………………

15.She stayed at home because her mother was sick.                      

Because of …………………………………………………………………….…

16.I like him because his father is kind to me.                        

Because of ………………………….………………………………….…………

17.I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.                   

Because of…………………………………………………………………….……