3. Do you mind _____ to work so late? A. having B. have C. to have D. you having 4. Technology will continue to develop _____ we think that is a good thing for our society or not. A. although B. despite C. otherwise D. whether 5. I will never talk to you again _____ you apologize to me _____ your being so rude. A. if/for B. unless/for C. or/of D. whether/of 6. _____ porpoises and dolphins, whales are mammals. A. As B. Also C. Like D. When 7. If I were you, _____ phone and tell her you’re going to be late. A. I’d B. I’ll C. I’d have D. I 8. I don’t think he’ll ever _____ the shock of his friend’s death. A. get through B. get over C. get by D. get off 9. The little girl wouldn’t go into the sea _____ her father went too. A. except B. but C. also D. unless 10. This book will provide you _____ all the information you need. A. for B. of C. with D. about 11. This decision will put their life _____ but they have no choice. A. at stake B. at danger C. under threat D. at the risk 12. As far as I’m _____, it’s quite alright for you to leave early. A. regarded B. concerned C. consulted D. bothered 13. You _____ go to the dentist’s before your toothache gets worse. A. ought B. ought to C. rather D. better 14. _____ hard she worked, Louis never managed to finish her work. A. Moreover B. However C. Although D. Despite 15. After the party the children were allowed to finish off the _____ sandwiches and cakes. A. remaining B. leaving C. additional D. left 16. Scientists have discovered a close _____ between smoking and several diseases. A. action B. union C. connection D. combination 17. Tell me the _____ for your absence yesterday. A. cause B. aim C. reason D. result 18. She leaves her bedroom door open, _____. A. however it is cold B. however cold is it C. however cold it is D. however is cold