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PART A
1. I managed to sleep ……. the hotel was noisy
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
2. I couldn't get to sleep.........the noise.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
3. He runs fast,……... his old age.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
4. ………… we comforted her, she could not seem to get over the bad experience.
A. Although B. For C. Since D. Therefore
5. The teacher reminded us to be punctual ……….. we would be detained after school
A. and yet B. or else C. even if D. and then
6. We were trying hard to convince her ……….. she stood firm.
A. and B. but C. or D. although
7. They started the variety show according to schedule…… the poor attendance.
A. although B. in spite of C. but for D. and yet.
8. The center will be closed ………. renovation works until further notice.
A. even with B. because C. due to D. despite
9. I will let you know ………. I receive the report.
A. when B. whenever C. since D. and
10. ……… you never asked, how would I know you wanted the document.
A. Since B. Although C. Yet D. Even if
11. I was busy doing my homework ……… my brothers were busy playing video games.
A. whenever B. while C. so that D. or else
12. She takes her sister with her ……. she goes.
A. when B. where C. whenever D. wherever
13. ………..you can show him the membership card, he will let you in.
A. If B. While C. Although D. Unless
14. They offered to do it for her …….. she declined their offer.
A. or B. when C. but D. for
15. They were told to switch off all the lights ……...going to bed .
A. after B. whenever C. before D. unless
16. Do not give up so readily……….you will regret it later.
A. and B. or C. but D. since
17. I am not going to the concert with you .......... I have to visit my ailing grandmother.
A. when B. and yet C. because D. but
18. Hans finished school ……... his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
19. I try to do my homework …….. the noise.
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
20. It was difficult to deliver the letter …………… the sender had written the wrong address on the
envelop.
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A. because B. despite C. though D. because of

21. ………. it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
22. Marcella was awarded a scholarship………. her superior scholastic ability.
A. because of B. because C. despite D. although
23. ………. having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
24. ……….. she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
25. The student arrived late ……… the traffic jam.
A. because of B. in spite of C. although D. because
26. We are going to have a picnic …… the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
27. He never goes to bed ………..he finishes his homework.
A. unless B. when C. while D. if
28. She is looking for a new job …….. she is tired of doing a routine job day after day
A. despite B. although C. because D. all are correct
29. She can't marry her cousin………. she loves him.
A. though B. so C. despite D. because
30. He's still going to school …… his injury.
A. even though B. although C. in spite of D. even
31. He left home early ………. he could arrive at the station on time.
A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that
32. We will wait here ……… he comes back.
A. while B. until C. before D. after
33. Thousands of people came to see the Queen …………the rain.
A. because B. owing to C. in spite of D. according to
34. We could reach the house ........the road was flooded.
A. although B. whether C. as if D. even
35. You have to make up your mind fast, …………you slip the best opportunity.
A. and B. so that C. if D. or
36. ……… he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
37. ……….. I came to England, I couldn't speak a word of English.
A. Since B. After C. While D. Before
38. .....it was raining, I sti ll walked to school.
A. Consequently C. Accordingly
B. Furthermore D. Although
39. ……… her good grades, Rebecca did not get accepted to Stanford.
A. In addition C. As a result
B. In spite of D. On the other hand
40. Jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising; ……… Chris sits on his couch all day playing video
games.
A. Similarly B. For example
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C. In addition D. On the other hand

41. My sister is a very kind and generous person ………, she helps me with my homework and drives
me to basketball practice.
A. Likewise B. Hence C. Additionally D. For example
42. Which of the following prepositional phrases CAN NOT be used in the following sentence? "Cathy
is sick;…...., she came to school today."
A. Nevertheless B. Still C. As a result D. Despite that
43. ………. she's got an English name, she is in fact Vietnamese.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. More than
44. ……… you subtract 7 from 12, you will have 5.
A. Because B. If C. Though D. As
45. They left the house ....saying good-bye to their mother
A. before B. after C. during D. in
46. Mr Young is not only healthy ……… also cheerful.
A. and B. both C. but D. with
47. The class discussion was short ……..., we gained some new knowledge from it.
A. however B. moreover C. although D. therefore
48. ……….. you study harder, you will not win a scholarship.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. In order that
49. The country air is fresh……., it is not polluted.
A. However B. Moreover C. Whenever D. Beside
50. …….. she spoke slowly, I couldn't understand her.
A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
PART B
1. She accepted the job………. the low salary.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
2. She refused the job ……… the low salary
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
3. The Interact Club has done well to help the poor …….. the Welfare Club has done well too.
A. Nevertheless B. However C. Hence D. Similarly
4. No one expected …. Felix …… Ben to be selected. They must be extremely happy
A. neither ... nor C. both … or
B. both ... and D. not only.. and
5. …….. night fell, the children packed their things and were ready to leave
A. Despite B. Unless C. As D. For
6. They did not do well in the physical test …….. they were accepted.
A. Yet C. Thus
B. Consequently D. Therefore
7. We mentioned it to him …… we ran into him outside the school.
A. when B. whenever C. where D. wherever
8. …….. the blue dress ……. the yellow one look cheap. I like neither.
A. Either…… or C. Both... or
B. Neither... nor D. Both ... and
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9. Florence is from a rich family …… she is ……. friendly......considerate.

A. and.. either... or C. and.. neither … nor
B. but... both... and D. but...not only... as well as
10. He realized that he only stood a slim chance....he didn't give up
A. and yet B. or else C. but also D. and then
11. The children, .......the teacher, were all enjoying the hilarious show
A. as well
B. as well as
C. but also
D. not only
12. The teacher has explained the method to her many times…………. she does not seem to get it.
A. Still C. Consequently
B. Therefore D. Thus
13. ………..Tim …………… I am a club member…………., we cannot go in.
A. Either ... or... Yet C. Both… and ... Still
B. Neither… nor… Therefore D. Both…and…Consequently
14. Ellen's grandparents dote on her very much, ………… she is their only grandchild.
A. for B. when C. and D. yet
15. ………………. the lesson proceeded, we started to understand the topic better.
A. Although B. Even C. For D. As
16. ……….. she had invited me, I would not have attended her party.
A. If B. Since C. Despite D. Even if
17. ………… we have one more day, it is impossible for us to complete the work on time.
A. In spite of B. Unless C. Since D. Despite
18. …………… repeated warnings, they still went ahead with their plan. .
A. Despite B. In spite C. Because of D. Due to
19. I reminded him to go early ……….. he would not arrive late.
A. or else C. so that
B. and yet D. but also pion.
20. The meeting was …………… productive ………….ended as scheduled.
A. not only... and yet C. both... as well as
B. both.. and D. not only.... but also
21. …… Janet ……….Teresa should be held responsible for the mistake. It will not be fair to do so.
A. Either ... or B. Neither... nor C. Both... and D. Both ... or
22. …………… all good things must come to an end.
A. Wherever B. Finally C. However D. In spite of
23. All the students have been miserable ………….. Mrs. Tan left the school.
A. since B. although C. as if D. unless
24. Although the sun was shining, …………………...
A. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot
B. it wasn't very hot D. but it was very hot
25. I knew they were talking about me ……….. they stopped when I entered the room.
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A. therefore B. despite C. so that D. because

26. We turned off the radio …………… the boring program.
A. because B. because of C. however D. in spite of
27. ………….their valuable fur, many animals are hunted.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Therefore
28. He was an absolute failure in medical school, so he decided to try law does
A. therefore B. instead C. nonetheless D. however
29. Margaret Mead once observed, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens
can change the world …………. it’s the only thing that ever has”
A. in fact B. moreover C. although D. hence
30. You are not eligible for a subsidized bus pass……………… you are a full-time student.
A. because C. A&B
B. as D. no answer is correct
31. She studied all night to prepare; ………….. the test.
A. otherwise; she would have failed C. otherwise, she will have failed
B. otherwise, she would fail D. otherwise, she would have failed
32. I will be at my friend's house in ………….. call me.
A. case you should need to C. which you should need
B. case you should need D. that you should need to
33. Thousands of beaches are closed every year ……………..heavy rains cause waste from drainage
systems to overflow into the ocean.
A. hence C. on the other hand
B. as D. as a result of
34. Cultural tradition …….a continuum that the humans create and pass on generation after generation
A. such B. so C. as D. very
35. It must be kept in mind that there is no secret of success …………hard work
A. though B. since C. no matter D. but
36. …………. a rise at the opening of the Russian stock market today, experts estimate the current
situation as being not very favorable.
A. However C. Consequently
B. Because D. Despite
37. It is hard to treat everyone ……………. they were of equal worth when we see differences
between individuals, and seemingly differences between groups of people.
A. such as B. however C. as if D. in spite of
38. …………… you are a professional, you shouldn't attempt to clean or adjust the inner optics of your
microscope.
A. As long as B. But for C. Unless D. Otherwise
39. High blood pressure and diabetes are examples of diseases that should be aggressively
treated …………. prevent severely disabling and potentially life threatening events such as a stroke.
A. because of B. even though C. in view of D. in order to
40. The main reason people smoke is ………… they are addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes.
A. so B. because
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C. due to D. consequently
41. Since the 1970s, psychoanalysis has become less popular; ……….., some people still prefer this
kind of treatment.
A. however B. despite C. now that D. likewise
42. You should encourage your child to eat all foods …………. he will get a well-balanced meal.
A. nevertheless B. even though C. in case D. so that
43. According to a theory the tunnels under San Diego were built …………. enemies attacked the city.
A. despite B. in order to C. in case D. so that
44. ………. AIDS has spread worldwide, southern Africa continues to be the worst affected area of the
globe.
A. Thanks to B. Much as C. In spite of D. Hence
45. …………… long you have been smoking, your body begins to repair itself as soon as you quit.
A. Although C. No matter how
B. But D. Therefore
46. In countries, where natural disasters such as floods frequently happen, hospitals should determine
which areas are safe and which could be evacuated ………….. severe damage.
A. in the event of C. in order that
B. much as D. otherwise
47. The price of oil and oil products began dropping drastically at the beginning of 1909 …………..
many famous, large oil companies are cutting back drastically.
A. as a result of C. for fear that
B. that's why D. in addition to
48. Leaders of the world's richest nations got together on an island last week, and
nobody……………… the protesters seemed to care.
A. unless B. because C. as if D. but
49. ……………. a market economy will become effective, potential benefits should be maximized and
risks minimized.
A. In the event that C. in order that
B. In view of D. Otherwise
50. ………….. how many particles an atom has, the number of electrons usually needs to be the same
as the number of protons.
A. In contrast B. No matter C. However D. Although
51. President Lyndon Baines Johnson lost public support …………. American involvement in the war
in Vietnam.
A. now that B. though C. due to D. nevertheless
Cau 51: President Lyndon Baines Johnson lost public support......... American involvement in the war
in Vietnam.

A. Now that
B. Though
C. Due to
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D. Nevertheless
Cau 52: More than six hundred million tons of rice were grown around the world last year; ……,
current rice production levels will not meet the needs of a growing world population twenty-five years
from now.
A. Because C. Apart from
B. Moreover D. On the other hand
Cau 53: To eat healthily …… a busy lifestyle, you first need to have the honest desire to improve your
eating habits.
A. Now that B. Hereby C. As a result D. In spite of
Cau 54: Academic honestly is .......an important value......... there are great penalties attached to its
violation.
A. So/ that B. Very/ that C. So/ as D. Such/that
Cau 55: If you are not getting much sleep during the night, you should try to avoid napping during the
day …… much you might want to.
A. However B. No matter C. Although D. Despite
Cau 56: Many countries that promised to give food to Ethiopia failed to do so........ its involvement in a
border war with Eritrea.
A. Instead C. However
B. As a result of D. Due to the fact that
Cau 57: The government should be in the business of ensuring a decent quality of life for its
citizens;..........., it should invest the social sector to enable the citizens to function pat their optimal
level.
A. Instead of B. In other words C. Apart from D. But for
Cau 58: Canada's economy was greatly affected in the 1920s .…… the over-production of goods and
by the over expansion of industries.
A. As B. Because of C. Although D. Since
Cau 59: Sandy doesn't even know how to use a dictionary......... she is trying to learn French.
A. Due to
B. As for
C. Despite
D. Though
Cau 60: When his mother died, the novelist John Lanchester discovered that ........ the name that he
knew her by ....... her date of birth were false.

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A. Both/ and
B. Neither/ or
C. Either/ nor
D. Whether/ or
Cau 61: ……… dramatic were electric and electronic inventions ....... they overshadowed advances in
media for recording visual images and sound.
A. So/ that
B. So/ as
C. As/ as
D. Either/ or
Cau 62: In some parts of the world the poor are going without food....... the rich live in luxury.
A. In case
B. Yet
C. In order to
D. Despite
Cau 63: ……… the brain has been determined to be dead, it is possible to keep the heart and lungs
operating by machine.
A. Even if
B. Even so
C. Only if
D. In spite of
Cau 64: ……… similarities in purpose among all tribal dances, differences existed from culture to
culture.
A. Although
B. In spite of
C. Because
D. Due to
Cau 65: ……… sand dunes are spectacular features of deserts, they're not as common or widespread as
generally believed.
A. Despite
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B. Although
C. Since
D. Contrary to
Cau 66: The automotive industry is an indicator of a nation's economic health in……… industrialized
countries ……… the United States , the United Kingdom, and Japan.
A. Both/ and
B. Neither/ nor
C. Not only/ but also
D. Such/ as
Cau 67: ……… next year, all US model building codes will incorporate ground motion hazard maps
derived from the geological survey studies.
A. As of
B. Whereby
C. As to
D. Since
Cau 68: An international committee issued a depressing forecast of how human being and natural
ecosystems will be influenced in the future,…… the effects of global warming intensify.
A. As
B. However
C. Besides
D. Despite
Cau 69: …… you can keep the elderly active, their quality of life improves so much.
A. Even if
B. Although
C. If
D. For all
Cau 70: It is easier to study animals and plants than human beings ……… plant and animal behaviors
can be controlled and monitored.
A. Because
B. Due to
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C. However
D. Thus
Cau 71: ……… computers, ecologist have simulated communities containing various plants and
animals.
A. According to
B. For
C. Seeing that
D. By means of
Cau 72: ……… children get older, their questions get harder to answer.
A. As
B. Because of
C. However
D. In case
Cau 73: Ecologists try to find out how the Earth's environments can be preserved........ living things
will continue to survive on the planet.
A. Thanks to
B. Now that
C. In order to
D. So that
Cau 74: ......... laws for protection, many of the desert aquatic habitats and their associated species are
still in danger.
A. Even though
B. Because
C. Despite
D. No matter

Cau 75:Milk must be moved rapidly from the farm to the consumer and kept cold..... it will not spoil.
A. So as to
B. In case
C. If
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D. So that
Cau 76: Experts estimate that we are losing 137 plant , animal and insect species every single day......
rainforest deforestation.
A. While
B. Much as
C. As a result
D. Due to
Cau 77: …… fuel prices increased, ......... did the demand for smaller, fuel-efficient cars.
A. As/ so
B. As/ nor
C. So/so
D. Whether/ or
Cau 78: ......... teaching, my father has always been involved in public affairs.
A. In addition
B. Similarly
C. No matter
D. As well as
Cau 79: ........ Joseph , who was exceedingly anxious for power, Napoleon's second brother, Lucien,
was an ardent republican.
A. Likely
B. Unlike
C. In contrast
D. However
Cau 80: She was aware of the fact that she was not responsible for her parents' state of mind, ......... was
she responsible for the state of their marriage.

A. Either
B. Nor
C. And
D. So
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Cau 81: I ..... French wine more than Italian wine.

A. Unlike
B. Like
C. Alike
D. Likely
Cau 82: Although they are called 'identical twins', they are not totally......
A. Dislike
B. Like
C. Unlike
D. Alike
Cau 83: …....... his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of
B. Because
C. Though
D. Despite
Cau 84: ........ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.
A. Despite of
B. Despite
C. Because of
D. A& B
Cau 85: I gave up the job , ........ the attractive salary.
A. Because
B. Because of
C. Although
D. Despite
Cau 86: ........ my father is old , he still goes jogging.
A. Although
B. Because of

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C. So that
D. Despite
Cau 87: There is no more food left . ......., there is plenty of drinks.
A. In addition
B. Although
C. However
D. Therefore
Cau 88: They were told to practice more..... they would face elimination in the final game.
A. Or
B. And
C. So
D. But
Cau 89: ....... of the weather, the football game will be played tomorrow.
A. Therefore
B. Regardless
C. In addition
D. Furthermore
Cau 90: I dropped my cell phone and it broke......., I need to either buy a new one or borrow yours.
A. In spite of
B. Likewise
C. Furthermore
D. Therefore
Cau 91: I can't help you with your homework because I am not very good at geometry; ......... I know
someone who can.
A. However
B. For example
C. In addition
D. Subsequently
Cau 92: ....... we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
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A. Although
B. In spite of
C. Because
D. Because of
Cau 93: ....... we do not see you by ten , we will leave without you.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Although
D. Since
Cau 94: Midway into the show, we decided to leave without you.
A. Before
B. Although
C. Because
D. If
Cau 95: This is ....... we can put up for the night. It looks safe.
A. Where
B. When
C. Wherever
D. Whenever
Cau 96:........ everyone is leaving, there is no point for me to stay there.
A. Since
B. Although
C. Before
D. Despite
Cau 97: All the children were ready for the performance. .......... , Betty was still putting on her
costume.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Consequently
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D. Thus
Cau 98: You'd better wear a helmet when you go roller-blading. ............, you could hurt yourself.
A. Unless
B. Instead
C. Otherwise
D. Therefore
Cau 99: Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. .........., it can also help you improve
your grammar.
A. In addition
B. Moreover
C. Furthermore
D. All are correct
Cau 100: The student's essay was badly written........., it was too short.
A. In addition
B. Moreover
C. Furthermore
D. All are correct.

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