1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
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2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
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3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
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4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
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5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
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7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
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8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
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9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
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10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF
Câu 1: Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets. change other words in the sentence if necessary
1. the film was interesting. the main actor and actress didn't act very well. ( although)
2. Thanh was ill. She still went to the cinima to watch her favourite movie ( despite )
3. The critics said it was a wonderful film. I think its was so boring. ( although )
4. Lien hs a lot of homework to do. She watches films on TV until 10 p.m every day. ( in spite of )
5. The film begins with a terrible disaster. It has a happy ending. ( despite )
Chọn đáp án đúng để điền vào chỗ trống :
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
Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets
1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)
2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)
3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)
4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)
5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)
6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)
7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)
8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)
9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)
10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)
11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)
12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)
13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)
14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)
15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)
16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)
Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi
1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well
In spite of...........................................................
2,Mary went to school although she was sick
In spite of............................................
3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time
Despite.............................................................
4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money
In spite of...................................................
5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured
Despite.............................................
6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
Despite..........................................................
7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman
Despite....................................................
8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
Although................................................
9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep
In spite of ........................................................................
10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies
Even though......................................................
11. I went to school although it rained heavily
Despite.........................................
12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game
Because of..........................................................
13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her
Despite.........................................................
14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year
Because......................................................
15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy
Because of........................................................
16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle
We bought the house though despite........................................
17.Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city
In spite of...............................................................................................
18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train
Because of..............................................................................
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Rewrite the sentences with the word given :
1. Despite the salary was low, he accepted the job
=> Despite .........................................................
2. Although she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well
=> Despite ........................................................
3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark
=> In spite of .......................................................
4. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time
=> In spite of ........................................................
5. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well
=> In spite of ........................................................
6. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner
=> Although ..........................................................
7. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life
=> Even though ......................................................
8. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam
=> Though ............................................................
9. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match
=> Although ........................................................
10. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting
=> In spite of .......................................................
Rewrite sentences with Depite / In spite of
1. I couldn't sleep although I was very tired.
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2. She accepted the job although the salary was low
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3. He runs fast although he is old
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4. Although he's a millionaire , he lives in a very small flat
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5. Although they have a lot of money , they're still not happy
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6. Although the traffic was heavy , we got there on time
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