I. TRẮC NGHIỆM TỪ :

1. _________ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.

a. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though

2. ___ he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich.

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

3. He went to work everyday_____he was very ill.

a. A.even though B.because C.but D. in spite of

4. ___________the weather was fine , we postponed the flight to Nha Trang .

a. A.Because B.Because of C.Although D.In spite of

5. She went to workin spite of she felt ill.

a. A B C D

6. Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming.

A B C D

7. _____ it was raining heavily, he went out .

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

8. _____ my father is old, he still he goes jogging.

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

9. He refused to give up work _______ he’d won a million VND.

a. A. despite B. as though C. even though D. however

10. We turned off the radio ___ the boring program.

a. A. because B. because of C. however D. In spite of

Complete the story with So, Because, or Although. One night in Rio. Julian Blackbwas a very famous singer,..........he was also very lonely. In the evenings, if he wasn't playing a correct, he was usually at home alone, watching televisionand reading. ..........he knew a lot of people, he didn't have any friends. Everybody knew Julian Black the singer,.........nobdy knew the real man. It was November and Julian was on a world tour with his band. They were in Rio de Janeiro. After the concert, Julian felt very tired,........he went back to his hotel. He was wearing his sunglasses and hat..........he didn't want people to recognize him. He got into the elevator with a young woman. She looked at him,.........she didn't say anything. The elevator started going up. A moment later the elevator stopped. Julian and the woman waited,.....nothing happened. Julian pressed the emergened button,.......it didn't work. Julian looked at the woman."What were both very worry. Julian took off his hat andsunglasses. They began to talk while they were waiting. "What is your name?" asked the woman. "Julian ", answered Julian. He was surprised.........she didn't know who he was. It was a nice feeling. They talked about books and television shows. An hour later, the elevator started working again. Julian got off at his floor."maybe I can see you again?" he asked."That would be nice ", said the woman. Julian went back to his room.........he was very tired, he couldn't sleep. He felt very happy. His life was about to cchange.

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

I. Read the following passage then choose the best answers below: (2,5ms)

You may use the telephone everyday but how much do you know about it ? The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell in 1876. Bell was born in Scotland in 1847. Later he went to live in the USA in the 1870s. Bell was always interested in sound. He wanted to be able to send sound through a wire. He had a workshop in his house in America and did many experiments there.

One day he was doing an experiment in his workshop. He was careless and split some burning liquid onto his clothes. Talking into his telephone, Bell said “ Mr. Watson, I want you to come over here, please ”. His assistant, Watson, was in another room far away from his workshop. However, he heard Bell clearly on his own telephone. Quickly, he ran to Bell’s workshop. “ Mr. Bell, I heard every word you said ! ” Watson shouted excitedly.

Bell had finally succeeded. He had invented the first telephone. Later other inventors made better ones.

30. Alexander Bell invented the telephone in ...............

A. 1847 B. 1876 C. 1877 D. 1870

31. According to the first paragraph, Bell was ………..

A. Scotsman B. American C. Canadian D. Japanese

32. In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the word “ there ” refers to ………..

A. Bell’s house B. Bell’s living room C. Bell’s workshop D. Bell’s company

1. ………….was Bell’s assistant.

A. Watson B. Thomas Edison C. Christan Andersen D. Carl Goldmark

2. What of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. When he was born.

B. When he emigrated to the USA.

C. When he invented the telephone.

D. When he died.

1. Although TOm was a poor student ,he studied very well.

In Spite of__________________________________________________________

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

Because of__________________________________________________________

3.Although the wether was bad , she went to school on time.

Despite______________________________________________________________

4.Because there was a big storm , I stayed at home

Because of__________________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although___________________________________________________________
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
Although___________________________________________________________
7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
In spite of_________________________________________________________
8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
Despite______________________________________________________________

1. ___ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it.

a. While b. Although c. But d. a or b

2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.

C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.

D. A & B are correct.

3. He kept on working though he was ill.

a. A. In spite of was ill, he kept on working. B. In spite of being ill, he kept on working.

b. C. Despite his illness, he kept on working. D. B & C are correct.

4. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.

C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.

D. B & C are correct.

5. ____ the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish – it’s a mammal.

a. A. Whether B. So that C. Although D. After

6. ____ a headache, he enjoyed the film.

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

7. My sister will take the plane ____ she dislikes flying.

a. A. because B. so that C. although D. before

8. We took many pictures ____ the cloudy sky.

a. A. despite of B. even though C. despite D. because

9. ____ both his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

a. A. Because B. Although C. So that D. Where

10. We understood him ____ he spoke very fast.

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

1. He lighted the candle ______ he might read the note.

A. so that B. and C. because D. as a result

2. _______ his exhaustion, he won the marathon by nearly three minutes.

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

3. He has worked for the same company _____ he left school.

A. because B. since C. then D. for

4. _______ it was raining hard, he went out without a raincoat.

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

5. The coffee was _____ to drink.

A. so strong B. strong C. enough strong D. too strong

6. It was ____ that we went for a hike in the mountains.

A. so a nice day B. so nice day C. such nice day D. such a nice day

7. Julie is not _____ to see this film.

A. as old enough B. enough old C. enough old as D.old enough

8. ______ I meet her, she always wears a blue dress.

A. Whatever B. However C. Whoever D. Whenever

9. The film was ______ through.

A. too long for us to see B. very long for us to see it

C. too long for us seeing it D. too long enough for us to see

10. Hoa was late _____ her car was broken down.

A. if B. whether C. because D. while

11. We couldn’t sleep last night _____ the noise next door.

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

12. ______ he can’t afford a car, he goes to work by bicycle.

A. Because B. Since C. As D. all are correct

13. ______ I have time, I will go with you,

A. If B. Unless C. So D. So that

14. He was too scare ______ me what he really thought.

A. tell B. telling C. to tell D. told

15. These boys were punished ______ they went to school late.

A. in spite of B. as if C. even though D. because

16. They were sacked _____ their carelessness.

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

17. Will you be ______ kind _____ to help me?

A. so/ enough B. too/ enough C. enough/ too D. such/ too

18. Some workers are so poor that they don’t want to quit their job _______ they are ill- treated

A. as though B. since C. although D. if

19. He turned off the lights before going out _____ waste electricity.

A. so that not B. as not to C. in order that not D. so as not to

20. The school boys are in hurry ______ they will not be late for school.

A. so as to B. to C. in order that D. for

21. He ______ I was scared.

A. drove too fast that B. drove so fastly that C. drove so fast that D. drove such fast that

22. She dances _____ everybody adores her.

A. such beautifully that B. so beautiful that C. too beautifully that D. so beautifully that

23. It is ______ to go swimming.

A. too cold B. so cold C. such a cold D. enough cold that

24. The bed is not clean enough ______ .

A. to lie in it B. to lie in C. for lying in D. in which to lie

25. The piano was too heavy ______.

A. for nobody to move B. for nobody to moving C. for anyone to move D. for anyone to moving

26. He _____ to be offered the job.

A. was such experienced B. was too experienced

C. B and D D.not experienced enough

27. _______ to go to the cinema.

A. it was late so that B. that it was late C. it was too late D. such too late

28. We don’t _____to go there now.

A. have time enough B. enough time C. have too time D. have enough time

29. I don’t think our daughter is _______ to understand this matter.

A. too young B. is such young C. not enough young D. not age enough

30. Mrs. Harrison is _____ he owns many palaces.

A. so a rich man that B. such an rich man that C. such a rich man that D. that so rich man a

31. He just had to apologize _______ he knew he had made a mistake.

A. before B. wherever C. due to D. because

32. I often feel tired ______ I get up in the morning.

A. although B. so long as C. when D. while

33. No sooner had he come _______ he knew he had dropped his wallet.

A. when B. after C. than D. then

34. _______ the church service, people keep quiet.

A. While B. During C. When D. As

35. ______ in doubt about taking the medicine, consult your doctor.

A. As B. Though C. As soon as D. When

36. She hasn’t received a single letter from him _______ they both left school.

A. as B. because C. since D. now that

37. _______ I am aware, this is the last talk on the topic.

A. Where B. As long as C. Since D. As far as

38. He wouldn’t have failed his exams _______ he hadn’t been ill.

A. unless B. in case C. if D. although

39. _______ he gets home before us and can’t get in?

A. if B. What if C. If only D. Unless

40. _______ you change your mind, I won’t able to help you.

A. If only B. Because C. Unless D. Provided

41. _______ you keep it in good condition, I’ll lend you my car.

A. So long as B. Although C. Because D. While

42. Fail to pay the bill ______ they will cut off the electricity

A. unless B. and C. so D. if

43. It is such an important matter _______ I can’t decide anything about it myself.

A. so B. because C. that

Rewrite sentences with in spite of/ despite/ because/ because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well 

In spite of......

2. Mary could noy go to school because she was sick

Because of...........

3. Although thw weather was bad, she went to school on time 

Despite..........

4. Beacase there was a big storm, i stayed at home

Because of....

5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

Although........

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent

Although...........

7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film

In spite of........

8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes 

Despite.............

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of _______________________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of _______________________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of _______________________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

à Although___________________________________________________________________

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

àIn spite of___________________________________________________________________

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

àDespite_____________________________________________________________________