Telecare is a telephone support service in the US which provides contact with people who are alone and isolated _____ they are aged or have disabilities.
   A) in contrast to
   B) because
   C) on the other hand
   D) on grounds of
   E) despite

  John doesn't like cheese, and Mary _____ .
  A) so too
  B) does either
  C) doesn't either
  D) does neither

  I like living here _____ it's near the shops.
  A) because
  B) so
  C) and
  D) but

  The nurse didn't bring Mr. Hill a glass of water even though _____
  A) she was very busy
  B) she forgot
  C) he asked her three times

  The UN requested that the government _______ its policy.
  
   A) amends
   B) amend
   C) will amend

  _____ a market economy will become effective, potential benefits should be maximized and risks minimized.
   A) In the event that
   B) In view of
   C) In order that
   D) Otherwise
   E) But for

  When I attended my first business conference out of town, I felt very uncomfortable during
  the social events because _____
  A) we were all having a good time
  B) I didn't know anyone there
  C) I am very knowledgeable in my field

  I like Chinese food, _____ my husband doesn't like it at all.
  A) so
  B) but
  C) because
  D) and

  Some people believe vaccines overload our immune system, making it less able to react to other diseases _____ meningitis or AIDS, which are now threatening our health.
   A) but for
   B) lest
   C) with the aim of
   D) whereas
   E) such as

  More people die in automobile accidents _____ in war.
  A) than
  B) as
  C) like
  D) those