31. The mother got angry because . A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior
C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
32. He lost his job his laziness.
A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
33. She is looking for a new job she is tired of doing a routine job day after day.
A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
34. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
34. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.
35. She decided to leave her job in the company she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since
36. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny
37. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.
38. The flight was delayed the fog.
A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
39. Hong didn’t participate in the contest her lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
40. He hid that letter in a draw no one could read it.
A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
41. Tom was unable to see anything, he knew someone was in his room.
A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
42. other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of