Although it had a monopoly the company was losing money.
Despite its monopoly, the company was losing money
=>Although it..has monopoly, the company was losing money..
34. It is reported that the building was badly damaged by fire. → The building ________________________________________________ →They________________________________________________ 35. It is said that the company is losing a lot of money. → The company ________________________________________________ →People________________________________________________ 36. It is said that she works 16 hours a day. → She ________________________________________________ →They________________________________________________ 37.People say that he is a good doctor. →He ________________________________________________ →It ________________________________________________ 38. Someone reports that the situation was under control. →The situation ________________________________________________ →It____________________________________________________________ 39. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign . →The company ________________________________________________ →It____________________________________________________________ 40. They expects that the soap opera will end next year. The soap opera ________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 41. People believe that he was killed by terrorists. He ________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 42. We all expect that Marta will pass her driving test. Marta ________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 43. Someone reported that the president had suffered from a heart attack. The president ________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 44. It is said that he speaks English very well. He ________________________________________________ People ________________________________________________ 45. Two people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accident. They ________________________________________________ It ________________________________________________ 46.The strike is expected to begin tomorrow. People ________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 47.Those dogs are supposed to be dangerous. They ________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 48. It is reported that the Great Wall in China was built in the late of 1400s. The Great Wall in China ________________________________________________ They ________________________________________________ 49. People believe that the robber has worked in the bank. It____________________________________________________________ The robber ________________________________________________ 50. Many people believe that she is an honest person. It____________________________________________________________ She__________________________________________________________________ 51. They think that the president will arrive soon. It____________________________________________________________ The president__________________________________________________________ 52. It is reported that many passengers died in the crash. Many passengers _____________________________________________________ People ________________________________________________ 53. It is expected that the prices will rise again this month. The prices____________________________________________________________ They ________________________________________________ 54. They say that he has passed the final exam with the best result. It____________________________________________________________ He _________________________________________________________________ 55. He is said to have been in the army. People __________________________________________________________ It____________________________________________________________ 56. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. The man ___________________________________________________________ People ________________________________________________ 57. People say that he has been all over the world. It____________________________________________________________ He ____________________________________________________________ 58.They told me that you were the best architect in this city. It____________________________________________________________ You____________________________________________________________ 59.She reported that the flowers were killed by frost. It____________________________________________________________ The flowers ___________________________________________________________ 60.That officer announced that the meeting was delayed until next week. It____________________________________________________________ The meeting _____________________________________________________ 61.He discovered that this cotton was grown in Egypt. It____________________________________________________________ This cotton _____________________________________________________ 62.They promise that the performance will start on time. It____________________________________________________________ The performance _____________________________________________________ 63.He recommends that we stay at the city center.
I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence:
1. However/ Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
2. Although/ Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
3. Despite of the weather/ the weather, we went sailing.
4. I put the food in the fridge because/ because of I want it to get cold.
5. Since/ Because of Janet wanted to save money, she gave up smoking.
6. We can’t eat now because/ although there isn’t enough time.
7. I can’t come to your party so that/ because I am too busy.
8. I couldn’t see anything because/ because of the dark.
9.Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
10. It was raining, but / although I went swimming anyway.
11. Mary doesn’t go to school because/ though she was ill.
12. In spite of/ Because of his old age, Mr Benson runs fours miles before breafast.
31. Despite the sunny weather, she didn’t go out.
=> Although………………………………………………………………..
32. Though the airfare was expensive, we went on holiday to Thailand.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
33. Even though it was snowing, we enjoyed the walk.
=> In spite of..........................................................................................
34. Although the bag was heavy, she managed to carry it herself.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
35. Because Clara was ill, her mother didn’t let her go sight-seeing.
=>Due to………………………………………………………………..
36. Though his mother refused to let him go to the party, he went anyway.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
37. Because he worked very hard, he earned a lot of money.
=> Because of………………………………………………………………..
38. Although she is attractive, people don’t like her personalities.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
39. Because my friend was sad, I took her to the shopping mall.
=>………………………………………………………………..
40. Although there wasn’t good music at the party, I was fine with it.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
· 1Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
11. Despite being tired, he walked to the station
12. The children slept well despite the noise.
13. in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
14. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
15. Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies.
16. The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time
17. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
18. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
19. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
21. In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves
22. Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August
23. She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
24. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
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25. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
26. The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive
27. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day
though the time difference
28. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
29. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
30. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
31. We stayed up late, although we were tired.
32. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
33. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
34. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
35. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
36. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
37. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
38. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals.
39. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
40. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
41. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat.
42. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
45. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
46. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
47. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
48. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
Fill the blank with although/ despite/ in spite of Practice 1. Fill the blank with although/ despite/ in spite of 1. ______________________we are a small company, we sell almost a hundred machines a month 2. ______________________all the difficulties, the project started on time and was a success 3. ______________________we were warned against doing so, we went ahead with the project. 4. ______________________his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman 5. ______________________being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals. 6. ______________________he's a millionaire, he drives a second-hand car 7. ______________________it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday 8. _____________________working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do 9. _____________________my warnings, he went to Colombia. 10. _____________________she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end. 11. _____________________being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row 12. She decided to go abroad for a year_____________________ loving her boyfriend very much. 13. He went on holiday to Thailand_____________________ the expensive airfare 14. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day___________________the time difference. 15. The best things in life are free, _____________________ love is often very expensive.
1.When he lived in Manchester, he (work) ...... in a bank
2. It (rain)..... but it (stop)... now
3. We thought we'd better invite them to the party although we don't like them very much
=> Despite..........................................
4. Although the heat was on, the room wasn't warm
=> Despite........................................
5. Although I didn't speak the language, I managed to make myself understand
=> In spite of........................................
__it it was a slight earthquake, it made many people frightened
A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. That
2. The weather was bad. However, the trip was enjoyable.
" Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Although she is poor, she lives in happiness.
" In spite of …………………………………………………………..………………………
4. Although he was lazy, he wasn’t punished.
" In spite ...………………..………………………………………….……………………..
5. Although Tom studied very well, he didn’t pass the exam.
" Despite... …………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Although she has been on a diet for two years, she is still fat.
" In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..mình đang cần gấp ạ
Homework 31.8
Rewrite the sentences
1. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money. (Despite)
@ .........................................................................................................................................
2. Mark went on working although he felt unwell ( In spite of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
3. They slept soundly although the air was hot. ( In spite of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
4. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy. ( In spite of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
5. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly. ( In spite of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
6. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late. ( In spite of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
7. Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident. (because of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
8. We took fewcpictures because the sky was cloudy. (because of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good. (because of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
10. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam. (Despite)
@..........................................................................................................................................
11.Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise. (Because of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
12 . Nick is often punished because he is lazy. (Because of)
@..........................................................................................................................................
