6/ _________they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. Even B. So C. But D. Since
7 / Tom failed the exam ______________his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
8 / The barbecue was cancelled ___________the heavy rain.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
9/ ______________the forest is important to the environment, people should stop cutting down trees.
A. Despite B. Though C. Since D. Because of
10/ __________there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people .
A. Because B. But C. Although D. As
11/ __________it rained, the boys played football.
A. Even B. Even though C. Despite D. In spite of
12/ __________I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer .
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. So
13/ She didn’t apologize___________ she was an hour late.
A. in spite of B. even though C. however D. because
14/ _____________it was late , I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. However D. Though
15/ He went out without an overcoat_________ it was so cold.
A. if B. although C. because D. since
16/ Mr. Pitt still lives in a small flat__________ having a lot of money.
A. although B. even though C. in spite D. despite
17/ Some English words have the same pronunciation_______________ they are spelled differently, for example, deer and dear.
A. though B. unless C. since D. only if
18/ I’d love to go to the party ______ I have to finish my homework.
A. but B. because C. therefore D. however
19/ He bought a lot of things: notebooks, pens ____ pencils from the shop.
A. but B. or C. and D. so
20/ Would you like tea _____ coffee ?
A. and B. but C.so D. or