1. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. A. although B. since C. despite D. because of
2. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired
A. so B. because C. but D. if
3. They were driving to Dallas they caught an accident.
A. when B. while C. before D. as soon as
4. I want to be well-groomed other people think nice things about me.
A. in order to B. so as not to C. so that D. as soon as
5. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.
A. As soon as B. Although C. After D. Before
6. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work
B. Though he worked hard
C. Despite he worked hard
D. Although hard work
7. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
A. In order that B. Although C. Because of D. While
8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment we can gain better health.
A. in order that B. when C. because D. even though
9. her poverty, she feels happy
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
10. Tony went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
A. that he did not feel very well
B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well
D. despite not feeling very well