1. as the conversation went on , she became (talkative)....
2. since she has been in brittain. his english has got (good)...
3. traveling is becoming (expensive)....
4.as the day went on , the weather got (bad)
5. as he waited for his interview, he became (nervous) ....
6. he bags seemed to get (heavy).....as she carried them.
7. the hole in his shirt is getting (big)...
8. it's becoming (hard)..... to find a job
9. her friench is improving . it's getting (good)...
10. these day (many)..... people are learning english
In the first semester of grade 8, Ba had some difficulties in learning English. His pronunciation of English was really bad and his English grammar was worse. He didn't know how to improve. One day, his English teacher took him to the school library and showed him cassettes of pronunciation drills. His teacher also told him how to use an English - English dictionary to improve his English grammar. He made much progress and only short time later he got excellent grades in English. Now he likes learning English so much. 1. Which grade is Ba in? A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine 2. How was Ba’s pronunciation of English? A. good B. bad C.rather D. excellent 3. Who took him to the school library? A. his teacher B. his mother C.his friend D. his father 4. Does he like learning English so much now? A. No, thanks. B. No, he doesn’t C. Yes, let’s D. Yes, he does.
III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
Rewrite the sentences
1.In spite of their quarel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ....
2.In spite of his age, he still leads an active life
=> Even though ....
3.Though i had an umbrella , I got very wet in the rain
=>Though ....
4.He got good iobs, he was not satisfied
=> No matter what job ....
5.Even though I admire his courage , I think he is a foolish
=> Much ....
6. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Endinburgh. All the same, his work , he left , demanded solitude
=> Much as .....
Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them:
33. I am not English, which is why I have to take this exam.
If..............................................................................................
34. She forgot her toothbrush when she was packing.
She didn't................................................................
35. In spite of having a terrible headache she went to work all the same.
She went to work although.....................................................................
36. He felt very nervous at the interview but he got the job.
He got the job despite.........................................................
37. Everyone loves Hong Nhung because she behaves well.
Because of.........................................................................
38. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school.
Despite.........................................................................
39. His father used to tell him what to do.
He used to...............................................
40. They say that Gia Hy is the best student in his class.
Gia Hy....................................................................
Read the passage then choose the true (T) of false (F) statements.
In the first year of lower secondary school, I had some difficulties in learning English. My English pronunciation was really bad and my English grammar was worse. I did not know about this. One afternoon after the lesson, my teacher of English told me to wait for for her outside the classroom. She took me to the school library and showed me cassettes of pronunciation drills Kelt in a glass bookcase. She also told me how to use an English-English dictionary to improve my English grammar. "Now I think you know what you should do", did she. I made much progress and only one year later, I won the first prize in the English speaking contest held for secondary school. Students in my home town.
1. What difficulties did Nam have in learning English in the first year?
A. The pronunciation C. Both pronunciation and grammar
B. The grammar D. The way of improving his pronunciation
2. How was his English pronunciation?
A. It was really bad C. It was wonderful
B. It was really good D. It was very interesting
3. Who wanted to meet him one afternoon after lesson?
A. His teacher B. One of his friends C. His father D. His mother
4. What did he win in the English speaking contest one year later?
A. The first prize B. the second prize C. the third prize D. fourth prize
As a child, Phong always dreamt of going........... to study................. he graduated from high school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very happy that his dream finally....true.When he first arrived in the country, Phong's English wasn't very good and st he did not....... what orther people said.He also had difficulties in class because he wasn't familiar with the new teaching and learning method.He felt .......... in this new place, and missed all his bubbies in Vn.The food there was so different..............what his mum used to cook for him.And for the first time in his life, Phong had to think about his finances, and to plan his spending.............. But Phong was young and enthusiastic.He learnt to.......... to this new environment. After 2 years, Phong is now very...... in English and has achieved the top academic award at his school . He has a lot of friends from different countries, He is even good ....... being able to earn money for his daily needs from his part-time job at a restaurant
Chia từ trong ngoặc:
1. Can't you see that I'm busy ____________( write)?
2. I lit the fire at 7.00 and it ________( burn) brightly when Jack came in at 8.00
3. The money _________( steal) in the robbery was never found.
4. English is essential in this job. All the telephonists speak it. If they __________( not know) English , they ___________( not understand) half the callers.
5. At this time next month, they __________( work) in HCM city.
6. I distinctly remember ________( pay) him. I gave him 2 dollars.
7.__________( spend) all his money, he decided to go home and ask his father for a job.
8. He insisted that the new baby____________( name) after his grandfather.