Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

I went to see the play, .................... it had good reviews.

A. Because

B. Because of

Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

He passed the exam .................... he had a good teacher.

A. Because

B. Because of

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

A. weave

B. treat

C. deal

D. drumhead

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

A. metro

B.ocean

C. cosmopolitan

D. local

Task 2: Read the passage again, and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Many Japanese, Chinese and Western trading boats came to Pho Hien during the 15th and 17th centuries.

A. True

B. False

Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

The company is going to close ............... one of its stores due to reduced sales.

A. on

B. to

C. down

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

A. historical

B. embroidery

C. authority

D. architecture

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

A. feature

B. culture

C. suggestion

D. statue

Choose the options that best fit the blanks

Pop music is so popular, .................... the melody is simple and memorable.

A. for

B. so

C. and

Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

I just wondered why she turned .................... his offer of help.

A. on

B. down

C. back