they worked very hard inspite of their old age
although they were old,they worked very hard
they worked very hard inspite of their old age
although they were old,they worked very hard
1. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult
because of
2.although he got up early, he was late for the first train
in spite
3.although english grammar is difficult, we like to study it
in spite
4. although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer
depite
5. although my friend doesn't have money , she wans to buy that new car
despite
6. although mai didn't speak english well, she decided to live in london
7. although he is sick, he goes to school
in spite of
8. although lan was tired, she did all her homwork carefully
despite
9. evrybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty
although
10. they worked very hard although they were old
in spite
11. peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick
because of
12. mary went to bed early because she felt tired
because of
13.she didn't go to thr circus with betty because she had a bad cold
because of
14. john succeeded in his exam because he work hard
because of
15. she stayed at home because her mother was sick
because of
16.i like him because his father is kind to me
because of
17. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult
because of
18. although he got up early, he was late for the first train
in spite
19.although i am hugry, i can't eat now
despite
20. despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city
though
21. in spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie
although
22. they worked very hard inspite of their old age
I. Fill in eacj numbered blank with one suitableword
In Britain there is a holidau now which people call Mother's Day. In the old days many girls from working class (1)...... in towns and cities and from farmws, families in the country (2)........ in rich houses. They had to do all the (3)..... and their working day was usually very ling, rhey often worked on Sundays, too. Once a year, it was usually (4)...... sunday in March, they could visit their mothers. They went home on that day and (5)..... presenta for their mothers and for (6)........ members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and them they went (7)...... to their work. People call that day Mothering Day (8)...... Mothering Sunday. Later workers Mothering Day became Mother's Day. It is the last Sunday in March
II. Choose one word that has opposite meaning with the word given
1. Lunar A. Solar. B. Easter. C. Summer. D. Annual
2. Mean. A. Beautiful. B. Excellent. C. Generous. D. Intelligent
3. Ancient. A. Old. B. Modern. C. Young. D. Antique
4. Tragedy. A. Tears. B. Joys. C. Humor. D. Comedies
5. Dead. A. Lively. B. Lovely. C. Alive. D. Alone
56) These pictures are beautiful. They have been exhibited in the city gallery. These pictures, ___________________________________.
57) They live in Nam’s house. It is very lovely.
Nam’s house,____________________________________.
58) It seems that the Earth is only the planet. The planet can support life. The Earth, ______________________________________
59) My sister has just married a businessman. She teaches English in Nguyen Du high school. My sister, ______________________________________
60) Despite their poverty, The Browns seemed very happy. Although________________________________________.
61) Her parents made her work hard for the final exam. She____________________________________________.
62) Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
In spite of________________________________________.
63) There was noisy outside. The students kept on studying. Though________________________________________.
64) Although I am fond of music, I can’t play any instruments. Despite________________________________________.
65) Though Mr. Hoang is old. He is still an active man.
In spite of_______________________________________.
66) I had left my bike at the gate. It disappeared.
My bike,________________________________________.
67) The man was injured in the accident. He is now in the hospital. The man______________________________________
68) The man is very proud. His wife is a famous cook.
The man______________________________________
69) The dictionary is a book. It gives you the meanings of words. The dictionary___________________________________
70) The girl has just gone out. Do you know the girl?
Do___________________________________________?
71) It was cold, but we went swimming. Although______________________________________
72) I went on a holiday with the girl. The girl was very nice. The girl______________________________________
73) Although An was sick. She insisted on going to work.
In spite of______________________________________
1. she was very kind. i didn't like hee ( though)
2, we drove slowly. it was snowing (because)
3, larry is older than Meg but she is taller than he is ( although)
4. Anna's father gave her some good advice. She didn't follow in ( although)
5. this book is interesting, but she doesn't like reading it ( despite)
6.the room was dank. they turned off all lights ( although)
7.they didn't go on a picnic. the weather was cold ( although )
8. the weather was bad, but they didn't cancel the flight to Tokyo (in spite of)
9.they sill live here. Air is polluted ( although)
10. she can work. it is very noise( even noise)
11. they drove fast.the road is narrow(although)
12. she didn't stay at the hospital.her heart diseasc is worse(in spite of)
13. he carried the case easily.it is very heavy(in spite of)
14.he answered all questioned.the questions are difficult.(in spite of)
15.the coffee is strong.he can drink it(despite)
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1. Laura painted picture, ed a picture, and it's being shown in an exhibition.
The picture ……………….
2. Despite their poverty, the children seemed very happy
Although …………………
3. Whose car is it?
Who………………………
4. Guy invited a pop singer onto his chat show, but she never turned up
The pop singer……………
5. Jane is excited about meeting her old friends again.
Jane is working…………..
6. 'Did someone ring you an hour ago, Nancy?" said Martin.
Martin asked…………….
7. His parents made him study hard for the exam
He……………………….
8. Although she was successtul, she felt dissatisfied
In spite of…….………....
9. It snowed heavily, so we couldn't arrive home early
The snow was so………..
10. They live in a very lovely house.
The house……………….
Combine setences, using Relative Pronous or Adverbs
Thousands of people are still missing in that earthquake. Only 20 people of them have been rescued up to now
..........
Combine sentences, using the given word in the bracket
1. My grandfather is 80 year old now. He walks 2 kilometers every morning (Though)
............
2. She dicided to accept the job. The salary is very low (despite)
............
3. She is very rich. She isn't happy (although)
.............
4. He can't answer his teacher's question. The question is very easy (even though)
. ............
5. His life is hard, he us determined to study well (in spite of)
...........
6. He often tells lies. Many people still believe him (though)
...........
7. He is wise and experienced. He isn't a successful business man (although)
.........
8. He got a good job. He was not satisfied (though)
.............
9. I always try my best to do any jobs. I am not successful (although)
..........
10. It was cold. He didn't wear warm clothes (in spite of)
...........
Rewrite the sentences as directed
1. I bought a new typewriter. It costs me a lot of money (which)
...............
2. Her mother took her to the zoo. She showed her some rare animals (and)
..................
3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour (although)
.............
4. It was raining. We decided to postpone our camping (since)
............
5. The children stayed up late. They got up at 9 p.m (because)
..............
6. Minh is the best student in my class. He's playing football (relative clause)
...............
7. It's raining hard but the old man goes out (even though)
.............
8. She can't swim well (wish)
..................
9. The table us expensive. I bought the table (relative clause)
.................
10. They should finish their work soob (passive voice)
...............
11. This is Tom. I met him at the station (relative clause)
....................
12. I have to finish my work. I am tired (however)
...................
13. Although his leg was brokeb., he managed to get out of the car
In spite of...............
14. Can you close the door behind you, please?
Would you mind...............?
15. He often played the piano at night
He used to.............
16. We could do the test. It was very difficult (although)
.................
17. The girl has just gone out. Do you know her? (relative clause)
.................
18. I'm trying to find my diary (looking)
................
19. The last time I saw Tony was in 1986 (haven't)
.................
20. These are these keys. They open the front door and back door
.................
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In Britain there is a holiday now which people call Mother's Day. In the old days many girls from working-class family in towns and cities and from farmers' families in the country worked in rich houses. Once a year, it was usually on Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers. They went home and brought presents for their mothers and for members of their families. People call that day Mothering Day or Mothering Sunday. Later workers at the factories and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one free day a week and Mothering Day became Mother's Day. It is the last Sunday in March.
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson and congress agreed that the second Sunday in May should be observed as Mother's Day in America. On that day,' children give their mothers flowers, presents and cards to show their love to their mothers. Today, millions of Americans celebrate Mother's Day in some way. More than 150 million Mother's Day greeting cards are bought every year. It is also one of the busiest days of the year for the flower industry. Americans millions of dollars to buy Mother's Day gifts. Clothes, perfume, jewelry and books or tickets to the theater are given to mothers. People who can not be with their mothers on that day usually send them presents and call them on the phone.
1. Mother's Day has its origins in American.
2. Mother's Day was originally a day when servants were given a holiday to visit their families.
3. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May all over the world
4. Many Americans give their mother flowers on Mother's Day.
5. Children who cannot visit their mothers on Mother's Day often call on them the next day.
6. Mother's Day is a national holiday
WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions
1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite)
2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)
3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite)
4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)
5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)
6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)
7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years. (despite)
8. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)
9. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his lessons. (despite)
10. Remember to treat him well even though you don't like him. (in spite of).