21. Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 22. ________she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family. A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D.Although 23. I went to the club last Saturday ________the heavy rain. A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though 24. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip. A. Because of the rain B. Though it is raining C. Despite of the heavy rain D. Though it rained 25. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station. A. In spite of his old age B. Despite his old age C. Despite the fact that he is old D. All are correct 26. The boy can’t reach the shelf __________ he’s not tall enough. A. because B. although C. even though D. and 27. Nam failed the final exam _________ he was lazy. A. while B. though C. because D. but 28.We didn’t go for a walk _________it was very cold. A. though B. because C. but D. so 29. I’m learning English _________ I want to get a better job. A. or B. because C. therefore D. but 30. Lan couldn’t pass the exam _________ she is too lazy. A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of 31. Many people believe him ._______he often tells a lie. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of 32.______ her poverty, she feels happy. A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of 33.In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job. A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work 34. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well. A. that he did not feel very well B. despite of the fact not feeling well C. because he did not feel very well D.d espite not feeling very well 35. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money. A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. 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 42. I want to be well-groomed other people think nice things about me. A. in order to B. so as not to C. so that D. as soon as 43. she is young, she is very independent. A. Although B. Because C. In order that D. In spite of 44. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.