_________his illness, he had to cancel the appointment.
A. However
B. Despite
C. If
D. Because of
KEY D
Giải thích: because of + N: bởi vì
Dịch: Vì bị bệnh, nên anh ấy phải hủy cuộc hẹn của mình.
Hardly any of the paintings at the gallery were for sale, _____?
English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where_______ for administration, broadcasting and education.