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1. 1. The sun was setting behind the mountains.

____, the hikers quickened their pace.

They reached the cabin just before dark.

• Concerned about losing daylight

• Tired from the long journey

• Surprised by the cold weather

• Excited to explore further

2. 2. He studied for weeks in preparation.

The exam was difficult and time-consuming.

In the end, ____.

• he passed with one of the highest scores in class

• he left most of the answers blank

• he forgot to bring his calculator

• he skipped the test altogether

2. 3.____, she couldn’t concentrate on her work.

   The noise from the construction outside was unbearable.

   She closed the window, hoping it would help.

• Although it was silent in her room

• Even though she enjoyed the sound

• Despite having headphones on

• Because the music was calming

2. 4. The museum was filled with tourists.

   There were long lines at every exhibit.

   ____ was the one with the dinosaur skeleton.

• The noisiest group

• The smallest artifact

• The quietest area

• The most popular display

2. 5. She had always been afraid of public speaking.

   ____, she volunteered to give the opening speech.

   It was her way of overcoming fear.

• Because she wanted to hide

• Despite her anxiety

• Although no one asked her

• Since she was unprepared

2. 6. The lecture was both detailed and inspiring.

   The professor answered every question clearly.

   ____, many students stayed after class to talk to him

• Bored by the subject

• Confused by the content

• Impressed by his knowledge

• Distracted by their phones

2. 7. He missed the last train home.

   It was already past midnight.

   ____, he decided to stay at a nearby hotel.

• Because he didn’t want to sleep

• With no other options

• Although the station was open

• Even though taxis were everywhere

2. 8. The room fell completely silent.

   ____, the speaker slowly approached the podium.

   She took a deep breath before beginning.

• While everyone chatted loudly

• Although no one noticed

• With all eyes on her

• Since she was no longer interested

2. 9. He read the contract carefully.

   There were several clauses he didn’t understand.

   ____, he asked a lawyer to review it.

• Even though he signed it blindly

• Though he ignored most of it

• Because he had written it himself

• To avoid making a mistake

2. 10. The storm had passed.

   Branches and debris were scattered across the streets.

   ____ was a difficult task.

• Clearing the damage

• Taking photos of the scene

• Ignoring the weather

• Predicting what had happened