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
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
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
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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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
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 )
I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. brainstorm B. sailing C. railway D. captain 2. A. plane B. safety C. traffic D. station 3. A. vehicle B. mention C. enter D. helicopter 4. A. happy B. house C. here D. hour 5. A. maps B. papers C. cats D. books 6. A. started B. decided C. worked D. waited 7. A. played B. closed C. filled D. needed 8. A. frightened B. amazed C. disappointed D. terrified 9. A. thread B. beam C. breath D. stead 10. A. naked B. booked C. worked D. walked II.Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 1. Linda used to ________ morning exercise when she got up early. A. did B. does C. doing D. do 2. My mum __________the bus to work every day, but I cycle. A. catches B. drives C. goes D. runs 3. You should look right and left when you go ________the road. A. down B. across C. up D. along 4. Bus is the main public ________in Viet Nam. A.travel B. tricycle C. transport D. vehicle 5. The play was so boring. ________, An saw it from beginning to end. A. Therefore B. Despite C. However D. Although 6. She’s sure that they will find the film_________. A. entertaining B. entertain C. entertainment D. entertained 7. – “ Do you like seeing a film?” – “_________________” A. No, I don’t like it at all B. Sure. What film shall we see? C. Who is in it? D. I’m sorry, I can’t. 8. ____________ being frightened by the images, Lan still liked the film so much. A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. Nevertheless 9. ____________ is La Tomatina celebrated? – Every August. A. Where B. Why C. When D. Which 10. My father liked the ____________ of that singer. A. perform B. performer C. performance D. performing 11. Does your bike ever ________ down on the way to school. A. break B. take C. do D. turn 12. I __________go on foot when I was in primary school. A. used to B. break C. can D. may 13. Give a________ before you turn left or right. A. signal B. turn C. sound D. sign 14.In the party last night, she looked in a red dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. Is Minh with the final semester‘s result? B. Satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 16. The ending of the film is All audiences are very sad. A.disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 17. This is a film and it makes me cry a lot. A.funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 18. he is a CEO and earns a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 19.This is a(n) on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 20.He the Oscar Prize as the best actress this year. A. wins B. acts C. performs D. directs 21. She is hard working , she isn‘t lucky in examinations. A.Therefore B. But C. However D. So 22. She decided to quit this job the low salary. A.because of B. despite C. because D. although 23. Minh used to jigsaw puzzles in his spare time. A. do B. does C. doing D. did 24. Public in this city is quite good, and it‘s not expensive. A. vehicle B. travel C. transport D. journey 25. It‘s about 2 kilometers ………………my house school. A. between/and B. from/to C. between/to D. from/ and III. Put the correct form of the verb in brackets. 1.Nam often ( play) ________________________ soccer in the afternoon. 2.My father used to (go) _____________________swimming when he was a child. 3.What about ( go) ____________________ to the zoo on Sunday evening ? 4. Tien Dung goalkeeper ( live ) _____________________ Thanh Hoa city since 1997. 5.I used to ( go) ____________________ to the zoo on Sundays when I was a child. 6.Xuan Truong footballer ( play) ________________________ soccer beautifully last Saturday. 7.Nam used to (go) _____________________fishing when he was a child. 8.They (learn ) _____________________ English for five years. 9.How about ( go) ____________________ to the zoo on Sunday evening ? 10.Quang Hai footballer ( play) ________________________ soccer beautifully last Saturday. 11.I ( meet ) ______________________ her at the movie theater last night. 12.He ( go ) ___ to the English club every Sunday. But last Sunday he ( not go ) ________ there, he went to the City’s museum. 13.Two years ago, she ( teach ) ______________________ at a village school. 14.What __________you (do) ____________ yesterday morning? 15.We ( travel ) ______________________ to Hue next month. 16.My mother ( not like ) ______________________ riding a motorbike. 17.When my father was young, he (drink ) _____________________ a lot of beer. 18.Nam ( study ) ______________________ homework in the living room now. 19.Be careful ! The car ( come ) ______________________ . 20.My mother ( go ) ______________________ to the supermarket yesterday evening. IV. Find and correct a mistake in each sentence 1. Use roads careful so we may be able to use them for a long time. 2. I saw some cars stop by the police. 3. The car was too expensive for him buying. 4. My father is a careful driver and he doesn’t drive too fast or dangerous. 5. On the way we passed, there were many interested sights. 6. The old house in the end of the road has been sold. 7. Despite of taking a taxi, he arrived late. 8. The gate are closed so that the children can’t run into the road. 9. The train had just left when I arrive at the station. V: Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences. 1. I couldn't sleep. I was very tired. Despite I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired. 2. They have very little money. They are happy. In spite of ....................................................................................................................................... 3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. Although ........................................................................................................................................ 4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. In spite of ....................................................................................................................................... 5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. Despite .......................................................................................................................................... 6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes. Even though .................................................................................................................................. VI. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of 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. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. Despite _______________________________________________________________ 4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home. Because of _______________________________________________________________ 5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job. Although_______________________________________________________________ 6. He is so young. His acting is excellent. Although___________________________________________________________________ 7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. In spite of___________________________________________________________________ 8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. Despite______________________________________________________________ VII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer Making a film takes a long time and is very hard work. Writing the story for the film may take many weeks. Filming the story, or shooting the film, often takes at least six months. Actors and cameramen work from very early in the morning until late at night. Each scene has to be acted and re-acted, filmed and re-filmed, until it is just fine. Sometimes the same scene has to be acted many times. The film studio is like a large factory, and the indoor stages are very big indeed. Scenery of all kinds is made in the studio. Churches, houses, and forests are all built of wood and cardboard. Several hundred people work together to make one film. Some of these people are the actors and actresses. The director of the film, however, is the most important person in a film studio. He decides how the scenes should be filmed and how the actors should act. Most people go to see a film because they know the film stars are in it. Sometimes the film may be very poor. It is best to choose a film made by a good director. Some famous directors make their films very real; people feel that they themselves are among the people in the films. 1. Shooting a film often takes…………………. A. less than six months B. at least six months C. many weeks D. from early in the morning until late night 2. Some scenes have to be filmed many times because……………. A. it takes a long time to make a film B. it is often difficult to make them just right C. many people work together D. the film is poor 3. Which of the following is compared to a factory? A. The film studio B. The indoor stage C. The scenery D. A poor film 4. The director of a film………………… A. is always an actor B. makes the scenery C. is a film star D. says how each scene should be filmed 5. We should choose a film which…………………. A. has actors we know B. seems very real C. takes a long time to make D. is made by a good director 6. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Writing the story for the film is a part of making a film. B. The indoor stages in the film studio are very big. C. All of the people in film making are actors and actresses. D. Shooting the film often takes many months. 7. The best title for the passage is "________ ". A. Writing the Story B. Actors and Actresses C. A Director D. Making a Film
VI. Combine the sentences . Use the words in brackets ;
1. It was a comedy . Almost audience fell asleep . (although )
2. The film was made 20 years ago . Many pepple have enjoyed seeing it . (however)
3. This is his first role . His acting is excellent . (nevertheless)
4. She performed well , she didn't received good reviews from critics . (despite)
5. Tom had to work the next day . He watched films till midnight . (even though)
6. The ending of the film was disappointing . We like watching it . (In spite of)
7. The weather was so cold . We all went to school on time . (though)