1.    Mary hurried, ................she was late.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
2. We can’t listen to the music, ....................the noise from the next room.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
3. .......................he has started many times, the engine couldn’t start.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
4. ....................their lateness, their teacher let them stand outside the classroom.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
5. Mary learns English well, .....................she  often pratices it regularly.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
6. They lose the way back to their hotel, ............having forgotten the map of the city at their room.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
7. ..............the daughter sickness, they decides to delay their holiday.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
8. Lien’s parents felt unhappy, ...............her failure at the exam.
A. because of           B. because               C. despite                D. although
9. Nga, .......family is going to move to the South, wanted to have a farewell party to her friends.
A. who                    B. whose                 C. whom                 D. which
10. Nga, ...............I met at Loan’s house last week, is a second year student.
 A. who                   B. whose                 C. whom                 D. which