26. I will phone her_________ I get the news about her child. A. still B. as soon as C. while D. because 27. _________ it was a bit cold, the weather was nice. A. Although B. When C. Until D. In spite of 28. Let’s talk about our project_________ we’re walking. A. while B. because C. or D. and 29. I’d like to talk to you_________ you go home. A. but B. before C. so D. even though 30. _________they are rich, they think they can do whatever they like. A. However B. Although C. Because D. Until 31. They are studying hard_________ they can study overseas. A. so that B. in order to C. since D. while 32. The show was boring_________ we went home before it ended. A. because B. so that C. but D. so 33. _________informed in advance of the upcoming meeting, she didn’t make any preparation for it. A. Despite B. No matter C. Though D. While 34. Students are encouraged to develope critical thinking_____ accepting opinions without questioning them. A. in addition B. for instance C. instead of D. because of 35. Anyone can apply to be trained as an astronaut_________ they have a bachelor;s degree in science, mathemetics and engineering. A. as if B. as C. as long as D. as well as 36. He refused to give up work_________he’d won a million pounds. A. while B. however C. even though D. but 37. _________before, his performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success. A. Though having never acted B. Despite he had never acted C. As he had never acted D. In spite of his never having acted 38. At that restaurant they treat you_________ if you were a princess. A. almost B. as C. just D. so 39. There are many differences in accents and dialects between varieties of English______ all can be understood, _____, by the speakers of_____ varieties. A. though – more or less – other B. however – much less – other C. nevertheless – more and more – the other D. yet – somewhat – the other 40. Please arrive on time in order to we will be able to start the meeting punctually. A B C D 41. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching therefore teaching is not a well-paid job. A B C D 42. Because his sickness, he didn’t take part in the English competition. A B C D 43. Although his family is poor, but he studies very well. A B C D