III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 11. __________ I was so tired, I walked all the way home. A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. In spite of 12. Your windows need__________ Would you like me __________ them for you? A. to be cleaned – doing B. cleaning – to do C. to clean – to do D. being cleaned - doing 13. I can’t help __________; I caught a cold yesterday from __________ in a draught. A. to sneeze – to sit B. sneezing – sitting C. sneezing – to sit D. to sneeze - sitting 14. __________ his broken leg in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. A. In spite of B. Despite the fact that C. Because D. However 15. Stephen Hawking is one of the greatest __________ of all time. His study on the Bing Bang is famous all over the world. A. physics B. physicists C. physical D. physic 16. The number of ..................... in the company has trebled over the past decade. A. employers B. employees C. employments D. unemploy 17. What kind of career . __________ do you think is most suitable for you when you’ve just graduated from college? A. way B. ladder C. path D. break 18. You should choose a job that is based on your__________ and your likes. A. levels B. abilities C. rates D. career 19. You can make __________ by starting up your own business. A. a difference B. a fuss C. headway D. a bundle 20. “You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.” – “__________” A. Don’t mention it B. Thank you very much C. You’re right D. You’re too kind 21. .- John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” - Tom:” __________” A. Good luck! B. It’s nice of you to say so. C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations !