. a majority of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises do not have in-house designers or specialized design staff, they have to hire freelance designers.

A. While B. Since(bởi vì) C. Due to D. Despite the fact

22. A large number of the country's craft villages are suffering from a shortage of human resources and difficulties in building brand recognition________ many international organizations have had projects to help them.

A. However B. But( nhưng)C. Even D. so that

23. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours they can meet customers' demands.

A. so B. in order that(để mà) C. but D. in order

24. The bronze casting craft in Viet Nam dated back from the age of King An Duong Vuong ancient bronze arrowheads were made.

A. because B. although C. so D. when (khi)

25. I got to class on time __________ I had missed my bus.

A. even though(mặc dù) B. nevertheless C. because D. despite

26. Brian used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ____ problems with his heath.

A. nevertheless B. because of (bởi vì) C. although D. in spite of

27. Some snakes are poisonous, _______ others are harmless.

A. but(nhưng)B. so C. for D. despite

28. being tired, he can’t work longer.

A. Because B. despite C. owning to(bởi vì)D. Besides

29. it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. If B. Since C. Although (mặc dù) D. Because

30. it was late, we decided to walk home.

A. Because B. Since C. Because of D. Although(mặc dù)