They had to work overtime__________they could finish work on time.
A.because
B.so that
C.although
D.however

__________, you'll probably get poor marks in the final exam.
A.Unless you pay more attention to your work
B.If you try to work harder
C.Because you're making efforts in your studies
D.Although your marks on the tests are not very good

It looks like they're going to succeed __________their present difficulties.
A.because of
B.despite
C.yet
D.even though

M.D. played much better than their opponents; they almost__________the match.
A.dominated
B.eliminated
C.activated
D.terminated

They have made a substantial change; that means, they have made a(n) __________change.
A.economic
B.considerable
C.steady
D.subtle

Prior to the economic reform, the country had experienced many years of a __________ economy.
A.stagnant
B.fluent
C.fluently
D.smoothly

A.renovate
B.domesticate
C.initiate
D.eliminate

The authorities are determined to take tougher__________to reduce crime.
A.situations
B.measures
C.requirements
D.interests

The old theater is in need of complete__________.
A.renew
B.rebuild
C.renovation
D.review

A.economy
B.economic
C.economical
D.economically