Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. …………… he always did well on his English tests, his parents were not surprised that he got an B level.

A. When          B. Since           C. Because of  D. Although

2. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator, ……………   it doesn't go bad.

A. since           B. so that         C. because       D. after
3. You should say goodbye to your brother…………… you leave for Europe.
 A. despite       B. after            C. since           D. before

4. _________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.

A. In spite of   B. Although    C. Despite       D. Because
5. …………… my father has high blood pressure, he has to watch what he eats.
 A. Although   B. After           C. Since           D. Before
6. …………… I came to this country, I couldn't speak a word of English.
 A. Since         B. After           C. When          D. Before
7. I'll let you know ……………  I come back.
 A. though       B. since           C. because       D. before
8. He doesn't understand ……………  he doesn't speak French very well.

A. whenever    B. so that         C. because       D. before
9. He spoke slowly ……………  she would understand.

A. while          B. after            C. so that         D. because
10. …………… you stop crying, I'll buy you an ice cream.

A. Unless        B. If                C. Since           D. As

III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (2 pts)

1. Could you show me …… way to ……. hospital?

  A. the – the              B. a – a             C. the – a           D. a - the

2. He doesn’t mind …….. the window for his father.

A. opened            B. to open             C. opening            D. open

3. Emily dislikes making crafts; ………., she enjoys origami.

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

4. People in the country usually eat ……… than people in the city.

A. healthy             B. healthier             C. healthily           D. more healthily

5. My father used to ………. the cattle when he was small.

A. ride               B. herd              C. ride             D. load

6. Tet is an occasion for family ……… in Vietnam.

A. reunions           B. meetings           C. visiting            D. seeings

7. ‘We don’t sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.’ ‘_________ Why?’

A. What a bad day!                   B. You’re kidding!

C. You’re right.                          D. Spot on!

8. Last summer holiday, I went ……… a trip ……….. the countryside.

A. for - to         B. for - in           C. on – in            D. on - to

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
“You hit the nail on the head” mcans “_________”

A. You have a headache

B.Your head has a nail on it

C. You are totally right

D. Y our viewpoint is mong