36. She couldn’t unlock it _________ she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
37. We watched TV the whole evening ________ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
38. They decided not to go out for a meal _______they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
39. Last night we came to the show late ______ the traffic was terrible
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
40._____ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So
41. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
A. although B. since C. despite D. because of