1 two of the factories in our small town have closed._______,unemployment is high.

A however. B because. C so that. D furthermore

2 _____ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.

A since. B because of. C however. D for.

3____ excellent art museum, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.

A because of. B in spite of. C moreover. D in addition to.

I. Complete the sentences with because, because of, or therefore.

1. ____ it rained, we stayed home.

2. It rained. ____,we stayed home.

3. We stayed home the rain ________.

4. The hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town. _____, all residents were advised to move inland until it passed.

5. The residents moved inland _______ the hurricane.

6. ______ the hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town, all residents were advised to move inland.

7. Lan is afraid of heights. ____, she will not walk across the glass-bottomed bridge.

8. Diamond can be used to cut grass _____ it is extremely hard.

9. A camel is an ideal animal for desert areas_____it can go completely without water for eight to ten days.

10. Phong has poor eyesight.____,he has to sit in the front row.

II. Complete the sentences with although or because.

1. I put on my sunglasses _____ it was a dark, cloudy day.

2. I put on my sunglasses ______ the sun was bright.

3. _____ she has a job, she doesn't make enough money to support her four children.

4. ____ she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food for her family.

5. Jack is going horseback riding with his friends this afternoon_____ he's afraid of horses.

6. Jack is going horseback riding with his friends this afternoon_____ he enjoys it.

7. I knew that I should get some sleep, but I just couldn't put my book down______ I was really enjoying it.

8. I'm glad that my mother made me take piano lessons when I was a child _______I hated it at the time. Now, I play the piano every day.

9 Nam jumped into the river to rescue the little girl who was drowning_____he wasn't a good swimmer.

_____the flood damaged the bridge across the river, his family were able to cross the river ____they had a boat.