_______the delay. we managed to end the discussion on time.
A.Although
B.However
C.Because of
D.In spite of

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the foIlowing exchanges.
~ A: "Do you know how this machine works?" ~ B: " "
A.It's very expensive.
B.Will you call the mechanic tomorrow?
C.Plug it in and push the green button.
D.I think it's quite heavy.

____your job application, we regret that the position has been filled.
A.In spite of
B.Instead of
C.In addition to
D.With regard to

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.arrangement
B.application
C.activate
D.passionate

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that dfffers from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

A.applicable
B.automation
C.artificial
D.evolution

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that dfffers from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

A.algorithm
B.exterminate
C.intelligence
D.technology

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that dfffers from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

A.assembly
B.interfere
C.reunite
D.resurrect

III. Choose the answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
High intelligent machines can be automated to operate without human .
A.intervene
B.intervening
C.intervention
D.interventionist

There seems to be some_______ about what she actually said.
A.confusion
B.confusing
C.confuse
D.confusable

III. Choose the answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
Scientists are trying to out the ways to reduce pollution from aircrafts.
A.break
B.call
C.turn
D.work