1.
A Rainy Day at the Market
Although it was raining heavily, Maria decided to go to the market. She usually goes on
Saturdays, ___(1) [a) but b) so] this time she had to go on a Thursday because she was
out of vegetables. As she walked under her umbrella, she carefully avoided the puddles.
She was walking slowly ___(2) [a) because b) although] her shoes were slippery.
Suddenly, she saw her friend Ali, who had also come to buy groceries. They chatted for a
few minutes, ___(3) [a) and b) while] then continued shopping together. While they were
talking, the rain got heavier, ___(4) [a) although b) so] they rushed to finish quickly.
After buying tomatoes, potatoes, and some herbs, they went to a small tea shop. They
ordered hot tea and snacks, ___(5) [a) even though b) so that] they could warm up. Maria
said, “I’m glad I came today (6) [a) although b) because] it was raining.” Ali smiled
and replied, “(7) [a) I wish b) Unless] we could meet more often like this!”
When the rain stopped, they walked home together, sharing stories. It had started as a
gloomy day, ___(8) [a) but b) because] it turned into a cheerful one.
2. The Late-Night Project
James had a big project to complete. He had known about it for weeks, ___(1) [a) yet b)
because] he waited until the last night to start. At 9 p.m., he opened his laptop and began
working. Everyone else in the house was sleeping, ___(2) [a) so b) unless] he kept quiet.
He worked slowly ___(3) [a) although b) because] he was tired. The clock ticked loudly
in the background, and the room was cold. He kept drinking tea ___(4) [a) so that b) but]
he could stay awake. At midnight, his eyes were heavy, ___(5) [a) but b) although] he
hadn’t finished yet.
He remembered, “(6) [a) If only b) Unless] I had started earlier, this would be easier.”
Determined, he pushed through. At 2 a.m., he finally completed the poster and smiled
proudly. “(7) [a) Even if b) Though] I’m exhausted, this was worth it,” he thought.
The next morning, James presented his project at school. The teacher said, “Well done!
___(8) [a) Because b) Even though] it’s late, your work is excellent.” James nodded. He
had learned a hard lesson: never leave things until the last minute.
3. A Trip to the Mountains
Last weekend, Sarah and her cousins went hiking in the mountains. The path was steep
___(1) [a) so b) yet] they climbed with excitement. They had planned this trip for weeks,
___(2) [a) because b) unless] they all loved nature.
They stopped now and then to take pictures, ___(3) [a) but b) and] to drink water. The
sun was shining brightly, ___(4) [a) so b) although] they wore hats and sunglasses. A
cool breeze blew across the hills ___(5) [a) even though b) while] they walked.
At one viewpoint, they saw birds flying below them, (6) [a) although b) and] clouds
floating by. “This is amazing!” said Sarah. “(7) [a) I wish b) Unless] we could come
here every month.” They ate lunch under a large tree, ___(8) [a) and b) although] some
insects tried to steal their food.
Later, they reached the top. Everyone was tired, ___(9) [a) but b) because] they were
happy. On the way back, they talked about their next trip. It had been a perfect day —
full of nature, laughter, and memories.
4. The Cooking Competition
Tom loved cooking, ___(1) [a) so b) even though] he joined the local competition. He
practiced every day, ___(2) [a) because b) although] he wanted to win. On the day of the
event, he was nervous, ___(3) [a) but b) since] he stayed calm.
The kitchen was full of contestants, ___(4) [a) who b) which] were busy chopping,
stirring, and baking. Tom followed his recipe carefully ___(5) [a) so that b) but] he
wouldn't make a mistake. The judge watched him closely, ___(6) [a) although b) while]
he cooked.
He finished just before time ran out. He looked at his dish proudly, “___(7) [a) Even if b)
Unless] I don’t win, I gave my best,” he said. After the tasting, the judges announced:
“Tom is the winner!” He was shocked, ___(8) [a) and b) although] very happy.
He received his medal, posed for a photo, and thanked the organizers. “___(9) [a) If only
b) Even though] it was difficult, I truly enjoyed the challenge,” he said. Cooking had
always been his passion, and that day, it became his achievement.
