. 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 hands 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