17: Telecom giant Viettel decided to implement the 5G network _____ his technology was still
uncommon.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of

16: __________, she complained to the head teacher.
A. Once annoying by the boys' behaviour
B. Annoyed by the boys' behaviour
C. Having annoyed behaviour by the boys
D. She annoyed by the boys' behaviour uncommon

14: Everyone will tell you that becoming a parent is challenging, but you never really know
what that means until you learn about it the ________ way.
A. long B. direct C. full D. hard

14: Everyone will tell you that becoming a parent is challenging, but you never really know
what that means until you learn about it the ________ way.
A. long B. direct C. full D. hard

13: Although she would have preferred to carry on working, my mum ________ her career in
order to have children.
A. repealed B. sacrificed C. abolished D. devoted

12: Nowadays more and more students _________ work in mountainous areas in summers.
A. voluntarily B. volunteer C. volunteers D. voluntary

11: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to
___________ independent lives.
A. give B. lead C. take D. keep

10: As John _________ enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself pursuing other
careers.
A. extremely B. utterly C. thoroughly D. totally

9: _________, Tim recovered from the sickness quickly.
A. Just cared about Mr.Parks B. Under the care of Dr.Parks
C. On care of Dr. Parks D. He had just cared for Dr Parks

8: He expected _________ for an Oscar, but he wasn't.
A. nominating B. to nominate C. to be nominated D. being nominated