Question 1. We decided to take rooms in Longwood House, ________ we knew we could not really afford the rent. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. due to Question 2. ________ the inclement weather, she decided not to go out with Jane. A. Because B. Because of C. For D. Despite Question 3. Vietnam is considered one of the safest countries in the world _______ there has been no fresh cases over 75 days. A. though B. therefore C. so D. since Question 4. _______ concerns over a second wave of infections, citizens returning from foreign countries are required to remain isolated in two weeks. A. Due to B. Although C. Despite D. Thanks to Question 5. Many exam candidates lose marks simply ________ they do not read the questions properly. A. even though B. because C. moreover D. in order that Question 6. Some students decide to cheat during their exams ________ they know that it’s not fair. A. although B. because of C. in spite of D. because Question 7. Parents should not leave their children unattended ________ this will negatively affect their development. A. due to B. despite C. because D. so Question 8. Hoang got disappointed _________ he did not get the results as he had expected. A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although Question 9. Lan is not into sports _________ she knows that it’s an ideal way to keep fit. A. due to B. in spite of C. since D. even though Question 10. _________ New Zealanders returned in June to normal life, some now still find difficult to cope with the fear of the pandemic. A. Because B. Though C. Despite D. Yet Question 11. They did not succeed ________ they invested a lot of money in numerous projects. A. so that B. since C. in spite of D. although Question 12. Some parts in the world now face the challenge of drought and famine ________ the rising temperature and natural disasters. A. due to B. because C. even D. despite