Đáp án C

Dịch: Dù cô rất mệt mỏi, cô giúp anh trai làm bài tập về nhà.

1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam .

a. so b. although c. because d. though

2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework .

a. Because b. whether c. Although d. so

3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach .

a. or b. but c. so d. though

4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .

a. so b. because c. although d. but

5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it .

a. or b. as because d. but

6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.

a. because b. although c. even though d. and

7. The film was boring ____ we went home .

a. so b. when c. but c. if

8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .

a. but b. if c. so d. although

9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more .

a. still b. therefore c. but d. as

10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key .

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

11. ____ it rained , the boys played football .

a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of

12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .

a. so b. however c. but d. or

13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .

a. but b. as c. so because

14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .

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

15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.

a. and b. or c. if d. since

16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .

a. also b. but also c. and d. so

17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .

a. Though b. Although c. Even though d. In spite of

18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .

a. So b. As c. Though d. Even

19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep .

a. If b. Although c. While d. However

20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do .

a. because b. though c. so d. but

21. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it .

a. and b. because c. so d. however

22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.

a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though

23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing .

a. although b. so c. but d. and

24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .

a. Although b. Because c. As d. If

25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .

a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When

26. She came in _____ turned on the radio .

a. so b. and c. or d. but

27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold .

a. though b. because c. but d. so

28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .

a. Because b. So c. Although d. However

29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast

a. so b. since c. as d. though

30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .

a. or b. but c. so d. and

31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .

a. even though b. because c. so d. since

32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .

a. So b. Because c. However d. Although

33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .

a. though b. so c. and d. but

34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .

a. Although b. So c. As d. However

35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .

a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since

36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .

a. so b. because c. but d. if

37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .

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

38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to

a. because b. however c. although d. since

39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .

a. For b. Although c. So d. When

40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .

a. because b. although c. so d. but

41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .

a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that

42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .

a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain

43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .

a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although

44. ______ , he walked to the station .

a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired

45. The children slept well , despite _____

a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy 

46. She left him __________ she still loved him .

a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite

47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .

a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of

48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .

a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of

49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces _______ we must also think of our environment .

a. despite b. though c. as though d. but

50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .

a. But b. Even if c. If d. As though

51. The team played on in spite of the rain

a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite

52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.

A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for

52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

53. We postponed the picnic ………………………

A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily

54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

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

55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.

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

56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.

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

57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes.

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

58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities.

A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As

59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.

A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there.

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

61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.

A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny

62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.

63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.

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

64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence.

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

65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it

. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of

66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.

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

67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.

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

68. The mother got angry because --------------.

A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving

69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness.

A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because

70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day.

A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct

II. Choose the best answer :

1. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

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

2. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr. Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

3. He was offered the job______ his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

4. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

5. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. because B. although C. so D. but

6. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry. A

. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

7. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

8. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

9. ______, he walked to the station

. A. Despite tired B. In spite being tired C. Although to be tired D. Despite being tired

10. The children slept well, despite _____.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

10. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

11. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

12. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

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

13. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ____ we must think of our environment.

A. despite B. though C. as though D. but

14. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.

A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though

15. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.

A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.

C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

16. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

17. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

18. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

19. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

20. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

E1: Choose the best answer

1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam .

a. so b. although c. because d. though

2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework .

a. Because b. whether c. Although c. so

3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach .

a. or b. but c. so d. though

4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .

a. so b. because c. although d. but

5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it .

a. or b. as because d. but

6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.

a. because b. although c. even though d. and

7. The film was boring, ____ we went home .

a. so b. when c. but c. if

8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .

a. but b. if c. so d. although

9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more .

a. still b. therefore c. but d. as

10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key .

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

11. ____ it rained , the boys played football .

a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of

12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .

a. so b. however c. but d. or

13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .

a. but b. as c. so because

14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .

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

15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.

a. and b. or c. if d. since

16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .

a. also b. but also c. and d. so

17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .

a. Though b. Although b. Even though d. In spite of

18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .

a. So b. As c. Though d. Even

19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep .

a. If b. Although c. While D. However

20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do .

a. because b. though c. so d. but

21. It’s cheap. _____, I don’t like it .

a. and b. because c. so d. however

22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.

a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though

23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing .

a. although b. so c. but d. and

24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .

a. Although b. Because c. As d. If

25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .

a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When

26. She came in _____ turned on the radio .

a. so b. and c. or d. but

27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold .

a. though b. because c. but d. so

28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .

a. Because b. So c. Although d. However

29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast

a. so b. since c. as d. though

30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .

a. or b. but c. so d. and

31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .

a. even though b. because c. so d. since

32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .

a. So b. Because c. However d. Although

33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .

a. though b. so c. and d. but

34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .

a. Although b. So c. As d. However

35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .

a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since

36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .

a. so b. because c. but d. if

37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .

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

38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to

a. because b. however c. although d. since

39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .

a. For b. Although C. So d. When

40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .

a. because b. although c. so d. but

41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .

a. even though b. in spite

c. despite d. in spite the fact that

42. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .

a. the rain b. of the rain

c. it was raining d. there was a rain

43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .

a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although

44. ______ , he walked to the station .

a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired

c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired

45. The children slept well , despite _____

a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy

46. She left him __________ she still loved him .

a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite

47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .

a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of

48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .

a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of

49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment .

a. despite b. though c. as though d. but

50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .

a. But b.Even if c. If d. As though

51. The team played on in spite of the rain

a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite

52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.

A. In case of B. In spite of

C. Because of D. But for

52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

53. We postponed the picnic ………………………

A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily

C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily

54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

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

55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.

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

56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.

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

57. The boys were punished -------------- they made many mistakes. A. in spite of B. because

C. even though D. as if

58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As

59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking. A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking

B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking

D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there. A. because B. although

C. despite D. since

61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.

A. The children laughed because the story is funny.

B. The children laughed because of the story funny

C. The children laughed because it was funny.

D. The children laughed because the story was funny

62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.

63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.

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

64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence. A. because B. because of C. since D. despite

65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of

66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though

67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

68. The mother got angry because --------------. A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior

C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving

69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness. A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because

70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct

71. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.

A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.

B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.

D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

72. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.

A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.

B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.

C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.

D.I couldn't open the door,even though trying very hard.

Đây bạn!!!
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. Louise is very fond _________ going fishing with his family at weekends
A. about
B. of
C. in
D. with
2. She has decided to ______________yoga because it is very good for her health.
A. take in
B. take up
C. take to
D. take with
3. The typical house of ethnic minorities is the ________ house.
A. steel
B. concrete
C. cottage
D. stilt
4. _______ is the festival celebrated? – Every year.
A. When
B. How often
C. How
D. What

5. In the Central Highlands, the biggest and tallest house in the village is the ________ house. 
A. communication
B. community
C. communal
D. commune
6. In Vietnam, we do not discriminate against any _____ or religious group.
A. tradition
B. minor
C. culture
D. custom
7. I believe you can do _____ in the next test.
A. best
B. better
C. more well
D. weller
8. My mother enjoys_________ traditional food for our family, especially at Tet holiday.
A. prepare
B. to prepare
C. preparing
D. prepared
9. My father sometimes goes _______in the forests. He’d like to find some more food for our family.
A. hunt
B. hunting
C. to hunt
D. hunted
10.Yoga helps us learn_____ to co-ordinate breathing and movement.
A. what
B. when
C. why
D. how

ừm... cô nghĩ câu 1 đáp án đúng là:

1. Louise is very fond _________ going fishing with his family at weekends
A. about
B. of
C. in
D. with
 

be fond of : thích thú cái gì = be keen on = be interested in = be passionate about

Đáp án: C

Dịch nghĩa: Dù cô rất mệt mỏi, cô giúp anh trai làm bài tập về nhà

11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.

A. So B. Because C. However D. Although

12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.

A. though B. so C. and D. but

13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.

A. Although B. So C. As D. However

14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.

A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since

15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.

A. so B. because C. but D. if

16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.

A. so B. and C. but D. because

17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to

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

18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. because B. although C. so D. but

20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that

Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

3. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

4. The children slept well, despite _____

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

5. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

6. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

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

8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job.

A. or B. because C. therefore D. but

9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.

A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to

10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore

A. so B. but C. and D. however.

11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.

A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter

12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.

A. so B. but C. and D. however.

13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1

4. I got a job _________ my bad English.

A. if B. although C. in spite of D. because

Ex 4

12, giữa dấu chấm và dấu phẩy thì phải là However nha e

I. Choose the best option A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences

1. Family members ______ live apart try to be together at Tet

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

2. If it rains this evenving, I ______

A. go out B. will go out C. won't go out D. goes out

3. The country ______ won the 1998 Tiger Cup is Singapore

A. who B. whose C. which D. where

4. Mai is talking_______ because she has done her test perfectly

A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. unhappily

5. ______ she was tired , she helped him with his homework

A. Although B. If C. When D. So

6. She forgot to turn ______ the faucet when she left for work

A. on B. down C. up D. off

16. She worked very hard………….. she was very old

A. because            B. although                    C. however           D. but

17. The film was so……………..that the two girls next to me couldn’t stop crying.

A. moving                      B. fascinating                  C. exciting  

18. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others:

A. fascinated                   B. decided            C. interested                   D. surprised

 19. Cyclists and motorists have to wear a ………………………when  they ride a motorbike.

A. hard hat            B. seatbelt             C. helmet              D. mask

20. My father is very busy. ...................., he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.

A. However          B. Although          C. Despite             D. Because

21. I …………………………..go to school on foot, but now I ride a bicycle to school.

A. used to go        B. use to go            C. didn’t use to go        D. used to going  

22. A ………………is a film that shows real life events or stories.

A. action               B. documentary    C. tragedy             D. comedy

23. We like that film because the plot is very …………………….

A. bored               B. boring              C. interesting                  D. acting

24. In the UK and US, people give coloured chocolate eggs to each other at …………………..

A. New Year                B. Halloween                C. Christmas                 D. Easter

25. ……………….does this shirt cost?

A. How much                B. How far            C. How long                  D. How often

26. I didn’t find the situation funny. I was not ……………………………

A. amusing           B. amused             C. amuse               D. amusement

27. My father is very busy. ...................., he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.

A. However          B. Although                   C. Despite             D. Because

16-A

17-A

18-D

19-C

20-A

21-A

22-B

23-C

24-D

25-A

26-B

27-A

Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

11.He is tired ________  he stayed up late watching TV.

A. so                            B. because                  C. but                          D. and

12.Her parents saw her _________  at the railway station.

A. in                             B. for                           C. up                           D. off

13.Can you turn ................ the light? It's too dark.    

A. on                B. off               C. in                 D. for

14. What are you looking ..................... ?.My picture book. I've lost it.

 A. for                          B. off                           C. in                 D. on

15. There are ............ saving methods and inventions to use solar energy.

A. energy                    B. energize                  C. energetic                D. energetics

16. I had to pay much money this month for the international………………..

A. calls                        B. calling                     C. W call                     D. called

17. A new air-conditioner will be ................... this morning.

A. installed                   B. to install                   C. installing                  D. to install

18. Scientists are looking for an ..................... way to reduce energy consumption.

A. effective                 B. affection                 C. effect                      D. effectively

19. We can ______  easily in the daylight.

A. read                        B. to read                    C. reading                   D. readed

20. She won’t take all these suitcases______  she likes to travel light .

A. because                  B. but                           C. so                            D. therefore

21.They are completely short of water now. A number of people have died because of this____

A. shortage                  B. short                        C. shorten                   D. shortly

22. She is very tired. ______,she has to finish her homework.

A. however                  B. so                C. and                         D. moreover

23. Is he an actor ______ singer?

A. or                B. and                          C. with                         D. so

24. He’s tired ______ he took a rest before continuing the work.

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

25. She forgot ______  off the gas before going out.

A. turning                     B. turn                         C. to turn                     D. turned

26. I suggest ______  money for the poor people in our neighborhood.

A. saving                     B. to save                    C. save                        D. saved

27. Who looks ______  your children when you are away from home?

A. after                        B. at                             C. for                           D. to

29. We decided not to go out for meal ______  we were too tired.

A. but                           B. because                  C. so                            D. and

30. My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ______  I come in.

A. away                       B. up                            C. on                           D. off

31. If you want to save money, you should ______. the amount of water your family uses.

A. increase                  B. reduce                    C. adapt                      D. prepair

32. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by ______.

A. a 1000-watt light B. a lamp             C. an electric bulb       D. an energy-saving bulb

33. Who is going to ______  your children when you’re at work?

A. look for                   B. look up                    C. look after                D. look out

34. Mary’s eyes are weak, …… , she has to wear glasses.

A. but                           B. however                  C. and                         D. therefore

35. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ……. the manufacturer directly.

A. contact                    B. to contact                C. contacting               D. be contacted

36. ……. put on the guests on the first floor?

A. Why don’t we          B. I suggest                 C. How about              D. Let’s

37. My mother has just bought a house _______________ is full of roses.

A. whose garden         B. the garden              C. the garden of it       D. the garden whose

38: Today young generation is still fond ……………….wearing jeans.

A.about                        B.with                          C.of                             D.on

39. Lan dropped his watch when he was...............the bus .

A.turning off                B. getting off               C.taking off                 D.going off