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__________ it rained heavily, we went to school on time.

1. Even though 
2. Despite 
3. Because  
4. Though not

Minh had a terrible headache. _______, he still wanted to go to school.

1. Therefore 
2. But 
3. However 
4. Although

He tries his best to work hard ______________ help his family get over the difficulties.

1. so as that 
2. in order that 
3. in order to 
4. so as not to

My car broke down on the way.____________, when I got the airport, the plane had taken off.

1. Because 
2. However 
3. Therefore 
4. Although

Fill in the gap with "but, or, and, so".

The sun had set ______ it was still light outside.

Many people still believe him very much __________ he sometimes tell lies.

1. because 
2. since 
3. although 
4. despite

____________ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday.

1. as 
2. though 
3. because 
4. despite

The food was delicious. ________, the service was excellent.

1. likewise
2. nevertheless
3. otherwise
4. therefore

Put the verb into the correct form.

What you (do)……………at 8p.m. yesterday?

Put the verb into the correct form.

Why he (leave) _______ the party soon last night ?

 I saw / was seeing the accident when I was waiting for the taxi.​​

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Put the verb into the correct form.

 At this time last year, I _______an English course. (attend)

I (didn't hear / wasn't hearing / hadn't heard) the thunder during the storm last night because I (slept / was sleeping / were sleeping)

Ten years ago, the government (decide / decided / was deciding) to begin a food programme. At that time, many people in the rural areas (starved / was starving / were starving) due to several years of drought.

4, She ________(listen) to music when the phone _______.(ring)

1. was listening / rang
2. was being listened / rang
3. listened / rang
4. listened / was ringing

Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the rest.

1. offspring
2. oblige 
3. reflect 
4. belonging 

Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the rest.

1. Nation
2. Comfort 
3. Apply
4. Moment

"Try to cut down on your drinking." I said to him.

1. I suggested that he should try to cut down on his drinking.
2. I suggested that he should try to cut down on your drinking.
3. I suggested that try to cut down on your drinking.
4. I suggested that he tried to cut down on his drinking.

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. Procession 
2. Performance 
3. Celebration 
4. Commemorate 

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently.

1. knight
2. knee
3. knock
4. kidney