John's family is (A)very happy (B) because (C) his being a warded (D) a scholarship.
A.is (A)
B.because (C)
C.happy (B)
D.a warded (D)

Despite of (A) their small size (B), the cameras take (C) good pictures. (D)
A.Despite of (A)
B.pictures. (D)
C.take (C)
D.size (B)

He felt (A) ill because (B) he went to (C) bed early. (D)
A.early. (D)
B.went to (C)
C.because (B)
D.felt (A)

Despite (A) his English is not (B) very good, he managed to (C) communicate his problem very clearly. (D)
A.clearly. (D)
B.managed to (C)
C.is not (B)
D.Despite (A)

We decided (A) not to go (B) out for a meal although (C) we were (D) simply too tired.
A.although (C)
B.decided (A)
C.to go (B)
D.were (D)

We cancelled (A) the broadcast (B) due to (C) the strike, which has lasted (D)for 2 days.
A.due to (C)
B.cancelled (A)
C.the broadcast (B)
D.has lasted (D)

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.The teacher ________ out when I arrived in the classroom.
A.had gone
B.
C.have gone
D.has gone

She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
A.Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.
B.Because of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
C.A & C are correct.
D.In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A.Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.
B.Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C.
D.Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A.Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.
B.Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.
C.William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D.William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.