i really enjoyed the water war most of my friends said it wasn't a very good film
I. Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.
1. ___ the story of the film was good, I didn't like the acting.
2. Iwent to see the film ___ feeling really tired.
3. Ireally enjoyed the Water War ___ most of my friends said it wasn't a very good film.
4. ___ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
5. ___ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.
2/ Complete the sentenses , uusing althought , despite / in spite of . Sometime , two answers are possible. ( Ex.2/p.19 )
1. ______________ the story of the film was good , I didn't like the acting.
2. I went to see the film_______________ felling really tired 3. I really enjoyed the water war _____________ most of my friend said it wasn't a very good film.
4. _________________ careful preparation , they had a lot of difficulties in making a film
5. __________________ the film is griping , Tom slept from beginning
to end
3/ Complete the centences , using although , despite , in spite of , nevertheless , however,.... ( Ex. 4/p.20 )
1. The film didn't receive good reviews from critics __________________ , many people went to see it .
2. ___________________ the silly story , many people enjoyed the film
3. They spent millions of dollars on making the film ____________ , it wasn't as successful as expected
4. __________________ Joes is one of Spielberg's first films . It is one of his best .
5. __________________ the film was bit frightening . I really enjoyed
4/ Rewrite sentences using the words in brackets . Change other words in the sentences if necessary. ( Ex .3/p.20 )
1. I don't think Stallone is a very good actor . He was very good in the Rocky film . ( Although ) _____________________________________________
2. Many European film director have gone to Hollywood to make film . Few have had as much success as milos Forman . ( Although )
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3. They watched film on DVD all night . They had to work the next day . ( despite )
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4. He has performed excellently in many films . He has never won an oscar for Best Actor . ( Although )
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5. The film begins with a terrible disaster . It has a happy ending ( in spite of )
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5/ Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences . Then compare your sentences with a partner ( Ex .5/p.20 )
1. I don't really like the film although __________________________________
2.They spent a huge amount of money on the film . However , __________________________________
3. The film was a great success in spite of _____________________________
4. The sound in the film is terrible . Nevertheless , _______________________________________
5. Although it is a horror film , ___________________________________
6. Despite his age , ______________________________________
1.John can't get tickets despite he has queued for an hour. Correct/Incorrect
2.The ending of the film is predictable. However, I enjoyed it. Correct/Incorrect
3.Although her good salary, she gave up her job. Correct/Incorrect
4. I haven't won yet nevertheless I will keep trying. Correct/Incorrect
5.I don't really like the film although most critics say it is a must-see film Correct/Incorrect
6.The effect in the film is amazing. Although the acting is terrible. Correct/Incorrect
7.In spite of it is a comedy, I don't find it funny. Correct/Incorrect
8.She performed excellently in many films. However, she hasn't ever won an Oscar for Best Actress. Correct/Incorrect
I.Choose the correct answers:
1.We went out _____ it was raining.
A. although B. because C. however D. despite
2. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although
3. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early being very tired.
A. despite of B. in spite of C. although D. because of
4. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics.
A. however B. despite C. but D. although
5. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Nevertheless
6. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; , it was not a big success.
A. although B. however C. but D. because
7. Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.
A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Because
8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday _________ feeling very tired.
A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so
9. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ___________nobody in my family liked it.
A. although B. because C. in spite of D. so
10. We didn't find it funny___________it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
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1. ................... he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success
A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite
2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ...................... nobody in my family liked it
A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so
3. We didn't find it funny ................... it was a comedy
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
4. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday ....................... feeling very tired
A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so
5. ................... careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film
A. With B. Homever C. Such D. Despite
6. Let's go to the Victor Cinema. I'm sure you'll find the film ........................
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
7. I have never felt as ................. as I did when I watched the horror film
A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible
8. We like the film very much. The ................. are unforgettable and the plot is gripping
A. characters B. acting C. style D. action
9. The film was so ................... However, my father saw it from beginning to end
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
10. I was ................... to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
1.we___to school two years ago. now i go to school on foot
A. used to cycle B. cycled C. ưas cycling D. went
2.my father used to go to work by môtrrbike. now he ___
A. cycled B. was cycling C. cycles D. used to cycle
3.___the film is a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it
A. however B. bevertheless C. although D. despite
4. ____ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film
A. in spite of b.although C.however D.nevertheless
5. the fil didn't receive good reviews from crritics___, many people saw it
A.although B.in spite of C.despite D.however
Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it:
1) Two days ago, I see a movie on Netflix with my parents ........................................................................
2) The final Lord of the Rings film is a good example of a made-well action film....................................................................................
3) I read a review of that film and it sounds really interest............................................................................
4) The film didn't win any acting Oscars despite of starring MeryI Streep and Robert Redford ........................................................................................
5) Frozen is one of the most popular animations of all time.................................................................................
6) My brother likes watching action films although they are fast and exciting.........................................................................................................................
7) Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio play ill-pated lovers of the romance"Titanic".....................................................................................................................................
8) The film failed to do good business in spite of have a popular star cast.............................................................................................................................................................
Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it:
1) Two days ago, I see a movie on Netflix with my parents ........................................................................
2) The final Lord of the Rings film is a good example of a made-well action film....................................................................................
3) I read a review of that film and it sounds really interest............................................................................
4) The film didn't win any acting Oscars despite of starring MeryI Streep and Robert Redford ........................................................................................
5) Frozen is one of the most popular animations of all time.................................................................................
6) My brother likes watching action films although they are fast and exciting.........................................................................................................................
7) Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio play ill-pated lovers of the romance"Titanic".....................................................................................................................................
8) The film failed to do good business in spite of have a popular star cast.............................................................................................................................................................