B was standing

A) so / that B) not only / and C) either / or D) neither / nor E) both / and
38. He was just ____ calm ____ anybody who could be under these circumstances.
A) not only / but also B) so / that C) much / than D) as / as E) neither / nor
39. ____ does the International Students’ Society help foreign students settle in ___ it organises sightseeing trips as well.
A) So / that B) No sooner / than C) Not only / but D) Both / and E) Neither / nor
40. ___ ‘Internet Cafes’, students who can’t afford computers have access to the Internet and e-mail.
A) In order that B) Owing to C) Wherever D) Whereas E) Whoever
41. Black bears don’t usually attack humans. ___, they normally run away from us.
A) On the contrary B) On the other hand C) Furthermore D) Consequently E) Nevertheless
42. She has been looking much more enthusiastic about the future ____ she accepted her new job.
A) since B) until C) before D) when E) by the time
43. ____ the renovation of their football stadium, the team will be using another team’s ground next season.
A) However B) While C) Due to D) Because E) Whereas
44. The traffic into town usually gets a bit lighter ________ the schools have closed for the summer.
A) in case B) so that C) while D) once E) although
45. ____ your mother comes to visit, we must remember to give her the things your sister left for her.
A) Whereas B) When C) However D) By the time E) No matter
46. When deep-sea diving, you must pay attention to the time, ____ staying underwater too long may result in serious illness.
A) whereas B) so C) for D) but E) whenever
47. Please answer the telephone for the next hour ____ the receptionist has gone to the dentist.
A) while B) until C) therefore D) so E) as
48. The residents received some warning of the tornado; ____, several people were injured.
A) nonetheless B) despite C) even though D) thus E) otherwise
49. ___ the authorities try, they don’t seem to be able to reduce the crime rate.
A) Whoever B) No sooner C) No matter D) Whatever E) By the time
50. ___ vast distances and great difficulties in transportation, there was a remarkable amount of trade in the ancient world.
A) Whenever B) As a consequence of C) While D) Even though E) In spite of