Exercise 8 complete with :because/while/when/if/although

1.He was late..........................the bus didn't come.

2.They climbed the mountain......................it was very windy.

3....................Lenny was watching the planes,his wife was reading in the car.

4...................He was very ill,he didn't take any medicine.

5..................You come back from your trip,we'll meet to discuss the problem.

6.................He was the best candidate,he didn't win the elections.

7.We're going to lose this game..................the team doesn't start playing better soon.

8.some fish can survive only in salt water,................other species can live only in fresh water.

9.He couldn't sleep...................he was very tired.

10.everybody likes him..................he is nice and helpful.

exercise 13:Read the text and complete it with the words in the box

Hue festival is a biannual(1)...................event celebrated in even years in order to honor Hue's cultural heritages as Vietnam's national identity towards people from all over the world.With a quite long(2)............................since 1992,each time of celebration is distinctive festive theme,which never fails to draw attractions from millions of(3).........................expected events of this(4)..........................city.In 2000,the event attained its official name'Hue Festival' as today.In this special event,a wide variety of(5).......................activitoes of Vietnam such as calligraphy exhibition,kites playing and human chess playing are conducted.Also,re-creations of special events are carried out,such as the occasion of Nguyen Hue's enthronement and Nguyen Dynasty's Doctorial examinations,and performances of dance and(6).........................ate included.

The festival(7)....................at promoting several kinds of arts as well,with the participation of over 40 art companies from both Vietnam and(8)...................countries.

From all over the world,thousands of artists gather at Hue to demonstrate their talents,delivering exhibitions,fairs,and(9)......................to over 40 venues throughout the city.

all in all,the festival generrates the feeling of excitement,joy and delight among(10)...................and observers regardless of gender,age and nationality.

Exercise 6 choose the correct answers

1. I did not go to the show............I had already seen it

a. but          b.and        c. because        d.while

2.keep the food covered.............the flies will contaminate it

a.or         b.when           c.if          d.although 

3..............he is thin,he is really strong

a.because           b.yet           c.while         d.although

4.Read over your answers..................correct all the mistakes before yousubmit it

a. therefore           b. however        c.and       d.but

5.She had an unpleasant experience..................... she was in thai lan

a.when           b.or         c.by       d.but

6.the committee rejected the proposal...................they did not think it waspractical 

a.while           b.it           c.and            d.because

7.John welcomed his guests..............offered them a drink

a.yet           b.and        c.to          d.while

8. Receptionist must be able to relay information...............pass itaccurately

a.if        b.while           c.and              d.because

9...............it rains on sunday,I will not be able to drive

a. when          b. at           c.though            d.if

10.The items are on sales in the local store.................not online

a.but            b.while           c.because          d.then