Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.
A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.
B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.
C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.
D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses
1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)
=> .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:
1. Although my mom sing very well,____________________________________________.
2. Although ___________________________________________, I can’t sing English song.
3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though__________________________.
4. Although my school is far from the city, many students____________________________.
5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though_________________________.
6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she________________________________.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.
1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................
3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................
4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................
5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................
8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although .................................................................................................................................................................................
9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................................................................
10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................
11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although .................................................................................................................................................................................
12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although .................................................................................................................................................................................
16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................................................................
17. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................
18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................................................................
19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................
20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................
21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.
=> Much .........................................................................................................................................................................................
22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.
=>No matter ................................................................................................................................................................................
24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>No matter ................................................................................................................................................................................
25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
=>No matter ................................................................................................................................................................................
26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................
28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................
29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................
30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs...................................................................................................................
31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ....................................................................................................................................
32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However......................................................................................................................................
33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much...........................................................................................................................................
34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................
35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite........................................................................................................................................
36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly.......................................................................................................................................
37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever..........................................................................................................................................
38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................
39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.
=> Much as.......................................................................................................................................
40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter.........................................................................................................................
41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However......................................................................................................................................
42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever.....................................................................................................................................
43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However......................................................................................................................................
44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy.............................................................................................................................................
45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
47. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................
54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
5. Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.
A. well-known painter B. famous singer C. good writer D. famous composer
6. His latest single was released last month. Many people had been waiting for it.
A. produced B. finished C. launched D. composed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
7. She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
A. success B. feat C. failure D. accomplishment
8. A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.
A. economical B. expensive C. priceless D. valuable
CHOOSE THE WORD OR THE PHRASE WHICH IS OPPOSITE IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED PART IN EACH OF THE QUESTION
44. my cousin tends to LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE in any circumstance
a. be optimistic b. be pessimistic b. be confident d. be smart
45.population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region
a. restrain b. stay unchanged c. remain unstable d. fluctuate
V/ IDENTIFY THE ONE UNDERLINED WORD OR PHRASE ABC or D THAT MUST BE CHANGED FOR THE SENTENCE TO BE CORRECT
46. the (authorities) are trying (hardly) (to promote) birth control methods to (rural) areas
47. (some of) my classmates spend (most of) their (spare) time (to surf )the Net
48. Tom sat (in) the armchair (comfortably) and watched tv after he (cleaned) the (dirty ) floor
49. (although) the difficulty, they managed (to climb) to (the top) (of) the mountain
50. there (was) a (gradually) increase in (the) number of car (accidents in) the Lowlands
51. his parents (made) him (to finish) all his homework (before) watching his (favorite show) on TV
52. my handbag, that (was stolen) while we (were playing) tennis (in) the (local) stadium has been found
53. ourr new neighbors (are quite) nice (to) us (despite) they are (sometimes) talkative
VI/
Excursions are part of education in my country. One day after the first semester, we had a nice surprise when our form teacher (54)______ us that we were going on excursion to the island of halong bay the next sunday. we were asked to be at the school gate (55)______ 6 a.m. we were very happy (56)____ for the day and prepared everything (57)___ the trip
On that day, everyone was present before6a.m. A bus took us to halong bay then we hired a boat to the islands. my close friend and i took seats in front so that we could get a better view and we (58)____ a lot of photos. we enjoyed scenes of many big boats (59) ___ out to the islands and coming to the harbour
54. a. said b. tells c. tell d. told
55. a. in b. at c. to d. for
56. a. waited b . to wait c. waiting d. wait
57. a. about b. with c. for d. form
58. a. held b. drew c. took d. caught
59. a. to go b. went c. going d. go
VIII
1. REWRITE
1. my father likes to play football with his friends in the stadium
- my father is interested in
2. it's good for you to drink two glasses of milk a day
- you had better
3. i expect to earn a lot of money with my present job
- i'm looking forward
4. although the weather was cold, she didn't put on her coat
- in spite of
5. she wasn't happy although she was extremely rich
- in spite of
6. i have sent all of the reports since yesterday because my boss is in need of them
- all of the reports
7. i will show you around this city tomorrow. peter said to me
- peter said
8. my father has bought a new car and i drive it to work every day. Nga said
- nga said
9. when tina was a teenager, she often watched tv until midnight
- tina used
10. my sister couldn't go for a picnic because her leg was broken
-because of
11. no one in my class has done these exercies
- these exercies
12. i hope my father will get well again tomorrow . Lan said
- Lan said that
2. give the correct form of the word in the parentheses in the blanks
1. I am (visit)_____ my grandma tomorrow
2. i don't mind (take ) ___ you to the the airport in my car
3. it was a really a (tragic) ____ when she had no choice but left the man she loved
4. thomas edison was a talented ( invent) ______. he was famous for a lot of ( invent)_____
5. she has ( eat) _____ a lot of fruits since she went on a diet
6. my father let me (riding) ___ my bike to school
FILL in the blank with one suitable word that makes the sentence meaningful
1. thousands of animals have ____ killer in the forest fire
2. a nurse is a person _____ looks after patients
3. in ____ of his illness, he managed to come to school
4. we arranged to meet at 7.30 yesterday morning but she didn't turn ____ on time
5. after the thieves ___ come into this big building, they went into the dining room and took some valuable things aways
ERROR CORRECTION
1. I thought (the) show (would) be very (interesting) and (excited)
2. When I finishied (to write) my project, (everyone) (in) my company (had already) left
3. (it was) an (extremely) (frightened) experience (in) my life
4. the book (whose) i (am reading) is (on) information ( teachnology)
5. my brother stopped (to smoke ) because (it is) very (harmful) (to his health)
WRITING
1/ alothough he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life
- in spite of
2. they are expecting to meet their son
- they are looking forward
3. why don't we have some soup for lunch
- i suggest
4. i often go swimming in the morning when i lived in HCM city
- i used
5. my mother has watered some trees recently
- some trees
6. they went out although it rained heavily
- despite
7. i like study Maths because i am good at numbers
- i am interested
8. remember to lock the door before going to bed
- don't forget
9. mike was interested in watching cartoon when he was a child
- mike used
10. i often took a trip to the forest when i lived in new york
- i used
11. no one in my family has used this washing machine
- this washing machine
12/ she has just given me some cupcakes
- i have
13. you shouldn't eat too much meat
- you'd better
14. i advise you to wear a coat when you go out
- you had better
WHY AM I LEARNING ENGLISH?
English is the most widely spoken language in the world 0...P...
Today. It is a quite amazing how the use of English has 00...a..
become so widespread. The English is not as easy as Esperato 1.........
which was especially written for to be as easy as possible 2..........
for people to learn, and yet the Esperato is spoken by very 3..........
few people around the world. For many people, English is not as 4..........
more beautiful a language as French but it seems too late for 5..........
French to cach up with English as an international language. 6.........
German is the a useful language if you are in business 7.........
in Europe but it is not half as easy to learn so as English, 8.........
and people say it doesn't sound as if pleasant as English. 9.........
English has become so important that it is becoming the more 10.........
and more essential to know it if you want to get a good job.
I/ multiple choice
1/ John is always late for class,______ annoys the teacher
a. Which b. THIS c. WHAT d. THAT
2/ now i don't go to school on foot as I _____
a. had been b. did c. used to d. was
3. without the Braille Alphabet it would be very difficult for ____
a. the disable b. the deaf c. the mute d. the blind
4. Thuy's class is different __ other classes because the children are disabled
a. on b. from c. in d. at
5. he is tired now ___ he stayed up late watching tv
a. because b. so c. but d. and
6. when we see mr minh tomorrow. I ___ him of that
a. have reminded b. remind c. will remind d. reminded
7. My brother ____ in the army from 1980 to 1983
a. is serving b. serves c. served d. has served
8.I haven't met him since he ___ school
a. was leaving b. left c. had left d. was left
9. the internet helps us to interact ___ other people around the world
a. to b. from c. of d. with
10. Do you remember Mrs. Lan, ___ taught us English
a. who b. whom c. that d. which
11. i've been in this city for a long time. I___ here sixteen year ago
a. have come b. was coming c. came d. had come
12. what makes a computer such a __ device
a. miracle b. miraculous c. wonder d. miraculously
13. by the time he arrived, his classmates ___
a. left b. had left c. was left d. has left
14. he __ in hospital for a week so far
a. was b. has been c. had been d. would be
15. the film ___ when we arrived at the cinema
a. had begun b. began c. begun d. begins
16.we all feel sad __ the bad news
a. because b. because of c. though d. despite
17. the box ____ for a long yet
a. hasn't been opened
b. hadn't been opened
c. wasn't opened
d. wans't being opened
18. ann's mother felt ___ when she came home late
a. worry b. worried c. worrriedly . d. worrying
19. _____ the heavy rain, we enjoyed our vacation
a. in spite b. despite c. although d. desipte of
20/ my brother gave up smoking 2 years ago. He ___ 20 cigarettes a days
a. used to smoking b. used to smoke c. is used to smoking d. used to smoked
21/ don't forget ___ home as soon as you arrive at your destination
a. to call b. calling c. have called d. to be called
22. the village__ a lot since theirr children came back with new farming methods
a. changed b. was changed c. has changed d. is changing
23. her job is ___ of mentally retarded children in the area
a. looking b. taking care c. taking notice d. watching
24. the man ___ I had seen before wasn't at the party
a. who b. whom c. which d. whose
25. a computer is a magical _____ which allows you to type and print any kind of document
a. typewriter b. machine c. detail d. data
26. i'm looking forward to ___ your later
a. to receive b. receiving c. received d. receive
II/ GAP FILLING
lan's class will (1) a two-day excursion to visit some caves near huong pagoda. they want to see with their own eyes what they have learnt in their (2)____ lesson recently and relax after theirr hard work , as well. they have planned their trip (3)___. For Lan the only problem is getting her parents' (4) ___ she will try to persuade them so that she will be able to join her classmate on the excursion
1. a. go on b. come on c. go for d. come for
2. a. biology b. technology c. geography d. photography
3. a. usefully b. carefully c. rarely d. quickly
4. permission b. mission c. fashion d. religion
III/ wirting
1. Although they have little money, they are happy
-> in spite of
2. although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
-> in spite of
3. please don't interrupt me all the time
-> would you mind
4. you should have a rest after a hard- working day
-> she advised me
PRATICE
1. when alice ___ into the fridge, all the food had gone
a. is looking b. looks c. looked d. was looked
2. i ___ tom and ann at the airport a few weeks ago
a. have meet b. had met c. met c. was met
3. before Jennifer won the lottery, she __ any kind of the contest
a. hasn;t entered b. doesn't enter c. wasn't entering d. hadn't entered
4. My father __ me to the zoo when i was a child
a. has taken b. is taking c. took d. takes
5. by the time we arrived at the hall, the lecturer ___ halff of his speech
a. made b. had made c. is making d. will make
6. yesterday, i came back home late, and then i ___ a shower
a. took. b. was taking c. had taken d. would take
7. the police ___ them a lot of questions before they released them
a. has asked b.ask c. had asked d. would ask
8. my brother ___ in the army from 1980 to 1983
a. is serving b. serves c. served d. has served
9. after the thieves ___ into this big building they went into the dining room and took some valuable things away
a. entered b. had entered c. were entering d. had been entering
10. we ____ Dorothy since last saturday
a. don't see b. haven't seen c. didn't see d. hadn't seen
11. the train ___ half an hour ago
a. has been leaving b. left c. has left d. had left
12. christopher Columbus ___ american more than 500 year ago
a. discovered b. has discovered c. had discovered d. had been discovering
13. the man got out of the car, ___ round to the back and opened the book
a. walking b. walked c. walks d. walk
14. i have never played badminton before. this is the first time i ___ to play
a. try b. tried c. have tried d. am trying
15. since____, i have heard nothing from him
a. he had left b. he left c. he has left d. he was left
II use the corect form of the verbs in the parenthese
1. i hope ___(have ) a job
2. try to avoid (make)___ him angry
3. he is thinking of (leave)____ his job
4. please let me (know) ___ your decision
5. it's no use (wait)____
6. i hate (see)____ a child cry
7. it's difficult (get)____ used to getting up early
8. stop (argue)____ and star (work)____
9. i'd like (have)_____ a look at your new car
10. i'm looking forward (see) ___ you again
11. would you mind (not touch)___ the wire
12. i'm sorry (disappoint)____ you
13. he told me ( sign)____ a paper admitting his guilt
14. i don't enjoy (go)____ to the dentist
15. i forget (meet) ___you
16. don't forget (give)_____ her my regards
17/ he promised (not go)____ to school late
18/ they practise (speak) english every day
19. the teacher asked us (write)_____ the exercises
20. my father gave up (smoke) 12 years ago
21. she refused (answer) ____ my question
22. he suggests (go)___ on a trip
23. they agree (camp) ___ in that field
24. they didn't want me (buy) that old house
25. the doctor advised me ( do) exercise every morning
REWRITE
1. shall we invite our friends on sundays
-> do you consider
2. would you please give me a hand
- would you mind
3. why don't we stay at home for a change
- i suggest
4. shall we go for a ride
- what about
5. asking him for help is useless
-It's no use
6. we expect to meet them again
- we look forward
7. it's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour
- it's better to avoid
pratice
1. although tom was a poor student, he studied very well
- In spite of
2. mary could not go to school because she was sick
- because of
3. tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
- despite
4. because there was a big storm, i stayed at home
because of
5. because the weather is cold, the crops are late this year
- because
6. though he didn't earn enough money, he bought that house
- in spite of
PRATICE
1. when alice ___ into the fridge, all the food had gone
a. is looking b. looks c. looked d. was looked
2. i ___ tom and ann at the airport a few weeks ago
a. have meet b. had met c. met c. was met
3. before Jennifer won the lottery, she __ any kind of the contest
a. hasn;t entered b. doesn't enter c. wasn't entering d. hadn't entered
4. My father __ me to the zoo when i was a child
a. has taken b. is taking c. took d. takes
5. by the time we arrived at the hall, the lecturer ___ halff of his speech
a. made b. had made c. is making d. will make
6. yesterday, i came back home late, and then i ___ a shower
a. took. b. was taking c. had taken d. would take
7. the police ___ them a lot of questions before they released them
a. has asked b.ask c. had asked d. would ask
8. my brother ___ in the army from 1980 to 1983
a. is serving b. serves c. served d. has served
9. after the thieves ___ into this big building they went into the dining room and took some valuable things away
a. entered b. had entered c. were entering d. had been entering
10. we ____ Dorothy since last saturday
a. don't see b. haven't seen c. didn't see d. hadn't seen
11. the train ___ half an hour ago
a. has been leaving b. left c. has left d. had left
12. christopher Columbus ___ american more than 500 year ago
a. discovered b. has discovered c. had discovered d. had been discovering
13. the man got out of the car, ___ round to the back and opened the book
a. walking b. walked c. walks d. walk
14. i have never played badminton before. this is the first time i ___ to play
a. try b. tried c. have tried d. am trying
15. since____, i have heard nothing from him
a. he had left b. he left c. he has left d. he was left
II use the corect form of the verbs in the parenthese
1. i hope ___(have ) a job
2. try to avoid (make)___ him angry
3. he is thinking of (leave)____ his job
4. please let me (know) ___ your decision
5. it's no use (wait)____
6. i hate (see)____ a child cry
7. it's difficult (get)____ used to getting up early
8. stop (argue)____ and star (work)____
9. i'd like (have)_____ a look at your new car
10. i'm looking forward (see) ___ you again
11. would you mind (not touch)___ the wire
12. i'm sorry (disappoint)____ you
13. he told me ( sign)____ a paper admitting his guilt
14. i don't enjoy (go)____ to the dentist
15. i forget (meet) ___you
16. don't forget (give)_____ her my regards
17/ he promised (not go)____ to school late
18/ they practise (speak) english every day
19. the teacher asked us (write)_____ the exercises
20. my father gave up (smoke) 12 years ago
21. she refused (answer) ____ my question
22. he suggests (go)___ on a trip
23. they agree (camp) ___ in that field
24. they didn't want me (buy) that old house
25. the doctor advised me ( do) exercise every morning
REWRITE
1. shall we invite our friends on sundays
-> do you consider
2. would you please give me a hand
- would you mind
3. why don't we stay at home for a change
- i suggest
4. shall we go for a ride
- what about
5. asking him for help is useless
-It's no use
6. we expect to meet them again
- we look forward
7. it's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour
- it's better to avoid
pratice
1. although tom was a poor student, he studied very well
- In spite of
2. mary could not go to school because she was sick
- because of
3. tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
- despite
4. because there was a big storm, i stayed at home
because of
5. because the weather is cold, the crops are late this year
- because
6. though he didn't earn enough money, he bought that house
- in spite of
Hãy điền vào chỗ trống với dạng đúng của động tù trong ngoặc
1. Where she (live)..............whe you last (see).................her?
- She (live).................... in California
2. The house was in a great disorder because he (redecorate).................it.
3. What you (think)..............of his last book?
- I (like)........................it very much.
4. When the telephone (ring)...........last night, she (watch).................a film in the living room.
5. While she (look)................for her passport she (find).....................her old photograph
6. After it (stop)......................rainning, the workers (continue) ..........................to repair the road.
7. Where you (go) after you (eat)..................breakfast last Sunday?
8. Before he (come).....................to the meeting, it (finish).................
9. The teacher (just, explain)...............................the lesson when he (enter).........................the class yesterday.