Bài tập ôn unit 8

I. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. We took many pictures ………… the sky was cloudy.
A. though B. because C. and D. but
2. ………… Marcy lost the contest, she managed to smile.
A. However B. Although C. But D. And
3. This is the man ………… has asked me to mary him.
A. Who B. When C. Where D. Which
4. She attended the class, ………… she did not feel alert.
A. because B. so C. although D. and
5. He ate the chocolate cake ………… he is on a diet.
A. in spite of B. despite C. because D. eventhough
6. ………… his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. B & C
7. Jane will be admitted to the university ………… she has bad grades.
A. because B. because of C. even though D. but
8. She drank it to keep herself warm ………… she dislikes coffee.
A. although B. because C. because of D. despite
9. Mary will take a plae ………… she dislikes flying.
A. even though B. though C. because D. A & B
10. ………… he has been absent frequently, he managed to pass the exam.
A. Because B. But C. Because of D. Though
11. Easter is a joyful festival ………… comes in early spring.
A. which B. that it C. where D. who
12. Tuan was an effective ………… in that volunteer program.
A. active B. activist C. activity D. actor
13. Anna Jarvis was the woman ………… first thought of Mother’s Day.
A. that B. Who she C. she D. which
14. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor ………… she is not rich.
A. although B. so C. however D. but
15. “You are a great dancer, Doris!” – “……………………”
A. That’s very kind of you to say so. B. I’m an waful dancer.
C. Let’s have a celebration. D. Well done.
16. I think he lost heart after losing the first game. “lost heart” means:
A. felt disappointed B. felt nervous C. felt very worried D. felt very sad
17. On Easter Day, people crowd the street to watch colorful ………….
A. shows B. parades C. paradises D. contests
II. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning.
1. Carol has a headache, but she still read until late.
Inspite of
2. I saw the man. He closed the door.
I saw the man
3. The boy was punished. The boy was Mr. Dawson’s son.
The boy
4. Swimming makes people strong. Swimming is a good sport.
Swimming
5. The street is very wide. The street leads to my school.
The street