1. Nam couldn’t pass the exam______ he was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
2. I can’t finish my homework ______ the noise.
A. because of B. although C. despite D. in spite of
3. ______ there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although
4. Julie failed the exam ______ of not working hard.
A. though B. in spite C.because of D.because
5. He went to school ______ his headache.
A.in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
6. Despite ______, we arrived on time.
A. the heavy traffic B. of the heavy traffic
C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
7. ______ it was very cold, she put on her coat.
A. Although B. Though C.Because D. Because of
8. ______ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because D. Because of
9. John lost his job______ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
10. We understood him ______ he spoke very clearly.
A. because of B. because C. though D. despite
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. nearly
B. essentially
C. comparatively
D. approximately
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pairs of sentences in the following questions.
He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.
A. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursing his goals.
B. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented
C. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
D. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined part of each question. Write A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.4pt)
1. My new piano cost me an arm and a leg.
A. was not beautiful B. was so cheap C. was old D. was very expensive
2. I don’t want to ask her to do anything. She doesn’t lift a finger.
A. is helpful B. is very lazy C. is industrious D. looks cruel
4. We are confused because the instructions are only in Spanish [confusing]
=) The instructions_______[for us] because they were only in Spanish
5 The meeting was so boring that I almost fell asleep [bored]
=) I was so_________the meeting that I almost fell asleep
1. He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of...
2. Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry. => Despite...
3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot. => In spite of...
4. Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick. => Because of...
5. She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because...
6. Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although...
7. In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike. => Although...
8. I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because...
VI. Read the passage, then choose the correct answer - b, c, or d.
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a power explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man. One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The reporter called him a salesman of death, 'The Dynamite King'. Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives-lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.
He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honor leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
41. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is __________________.
a. a business b. an explosive c. a king d. a prize
42. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite ________________.
a. to make money b. to make war
c. to be the “Dynamite King” d. to save people’s lives
43. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when _______________.
a. he invented dynamite b. he died c. his brother died d. he became a rich man
44. Alfred Nobel died at the age of ______________.
a. thirty-three b. sixty c. sixty-three d. ninety-six
45. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science, literature and world peace ______________.
a. every year b. every month c. every two years d. every four years
VI. Read the passage, then choose the correct answer - b, c, or d.
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a power explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man. One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The reporter called him a salesman of death, 'The Dynamite King'. Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives-lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.
He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honor leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
41. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is __________________.
a. a business b. an explosive c. a king d. a prize
42. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite ________________.
a. to make money b. to make war
c. to be the “Dynamite King” d. to save people’s lives
43. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when _______________.
a. he invented dynamite b. he died c. his brother died d. he became a rich man
44. Alfred Nobel died at the age of ______________.
a. thirty-three b. sixty c. sixty-three d. ninety-six
45. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science, literature and world peace ______________.
a. every year b. every month c. every two years d. every four years
1. Fill in the blank with because or because of : 1. It was difficult to deliver the letter …………the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope . 2. Nancy Lee was awarded a scholarship ……… her superior scholastic ability. 3.We had to drive around the baby …….the bridge was destroyed in the storm. 4. ……….the invention of computers , pupils no longer spend much time on calculating. 5. I catch cold now …………….going out in the rain yesterday. 6. We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains ………….the air is purer there. 7. We decided the leave early ……………..the party was boring. 8. The students arrived late ……………….the traffic jam 9. Rescue attempts were temporarily halted ……………..the bad weather . 10. Paul may not go to the football game ….. his grades. 11. The teacher is sick ……………..her injured leg. 12. Mary looks happy ……………….she has just got good marks. 13. I couldn’t read the letter ……………….it got dark 14. I didn’t come in time ………..the traffic 15. He stayed at home yesterday ……………….the heavy rain.