We had difficulty......this movie
A. although
B. spite
C. in spite of
D. but
We had difficulty......this movie
A. although
B. spite
C. in spite of
D. but
III/ Choose the best answer:
1. _____ ___this movie is entertaining, not many people like it.
A. Because B. Although C. Because of D. Despite
2. _____________getting up early, I still missed the bus.
A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. Because of
3. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary.
A. because of B. despite C. because D. although
4. They canceled the match_____________it rained heavily.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
5. _____________the difficulty, they tried to finish all their tasks.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
6. Are you a__________runner? No. I run___________.
A. fast/ slow B. fastly/ slowly C. fast/ slowly D. fast/ slow
7. How do you think about my new book? – I find it___________.
A. excited B. excite C. excitingly D. exciting
8. This is a____________movie. It makes me laugh a lot.
A. hilarious B. boring C. disappointing D. frightening
9. This movie is about the war between the planets in the space. It is a___________movie.
A. romantic B. comedy C. documentary D. sci-fi
10. Please get____________the bus. We have finished our journey.
A. on B. of C. off D. up
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I. Rewrite sentences
1. In spite of his much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine. (Although)
2. It was raining heavily but I went swimming (in spite of)
3. We understand him in spite of his strong accent (Although)
4. Though she has been absent frequently, she has managed to pass the test (Despite)
5. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. (Although)
6. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (In spite of)
7. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him ( In spite of)
8. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school ( despite)
Choose the best answer: 1. We went out ………………………. the rain. (in spite of / however / although / because) 2. We went out ………………………. it rained. (in spite of / however / although / but) 3. She went on working …………… she was tired. (in spite of / however / although / because) 4. She went on working ……………… being tired. (in spite of / however / although / because) 5. …………………… she is beautiful and rich, I don’t like her. (despite / however / though / because) 6. I didn’t like the film. ……………………., everybody seemed to enjoy it. (despite / however / though / because) 7. I didn’t like the film ……………….. I turned the TV off and went to bed. (so / but / though / because) 8. The film was interesting …………………….. it was too long. (in spite of / however / although / but) 9. ……………………. I didn’t like the film, everybody seemed to enjoy it. (despite / however / though / because) 10. I went to work ……………………. I was ill. (despite / however / though / because) 11. I didn’t go to work ……………………. I was ill. (despite / however / though / because) 12. I couldn’t sleep …………………….. it was very noisy. (despite / however / though / because) 13. I slept ………………………….. the noise. (despite / however / though / because) 14. I slept ………………………….. it was noisy. (despite / however / though / because) II/ Rewrite the sentences: 1. He is fat because he doesn’t do exercise. (so) ( …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. I fell asleep because the film was boring. (so) ( …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. She works hard so she gets good marks (because) ( …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. This is the shortest way to the city but it isn’t the only way. (However) ( …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Although she worked hard, she failed the exam. (but) ( She ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Although they are short, they still love playing sports. ( Despite …………………………….………………………………….………………… 7. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim. ( In spite of ……………………………..……………..………………………………….. 8. Although she is so young, she sings beautifully (young age) ( In spite of ……………………………..…………………………………….………….. 9. The children played football though it rained heavily. (despite) ( …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. We went on a picnic though the weather was bad. (spite) ( ……………………………………………………………………………………………
1. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. as though
2. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
a. In spite b. Despite c. But d. Although
3. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard
c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work
4. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
a. despite b. in spite c. None d. though
5. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.
a.None b. despite c. in spite of d. although
6. _____ he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily.
a. Although b. In spite of c. NOne d. Despite
7. Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _______.
a. and he decided to quit his job. b. but he still decided to quit his job
c. but he decided to quit his job d. he decided to quit his job
8. Last year, they ……….22 million TV sets.
a. A-were selling B-had sold C-has sold D-sold
9. -I’m going on holiday on Saturday.This time next week I……on a beach in the sea.
a. A-will lie B-am lying C.will be lying D-should be lying
10. -Ted and Amy……for 24 years.
a. A-have been married B-married C-were married D-has been married
11. -Tomorrow I……….my grandparents.
a. A-am going to visit B-will have visited C-have visited D-visit
12. Julie passed the exam _______ of working very hard.
a. despite b. because c. in spite d. though
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he could buy a new car.
a. Despite b. In spite of c. Because of d. Because
15. _______, he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
16. The children slept well, despite _______.
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she wasn’t promoted.
a. Because b. Even though c. Because of d. In spite of
19. Our new neighbors are quite nice ______ they are sometimes talkative.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. despite of
20. _____ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
a. In spite b. Despite c. But d. Although
21. Because _______, we arrived late.
a.of the traffic b. the traffic c. the heavy traffic d. of there was heavy traffic
HOMEWORK
Choose the best answer:
1. _____________this movie is entertaining, not many people like it.
A. Because B. Although C. Because of D. Despite
2. _____________getting up early, I still missed the bus.
A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. Because of
3. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary.
A. because of B. despite C. because D. although
4. They canceled the match_____________it rained heavily.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
5. _____________the difficulty, they tried to finish all their tasks.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
6. Are you a__________runner? No. I run___________.
A. fast/ slow B. fastly/ slowly C. fast/ slowly D. fast/ slow
7. How do you think about my new book? – I find it___________.
A. excited B. excite C. excitingly D. exciting
8. This is a____________movie. It makes me laugh a lot.
A. hilarious B. boring C. disappointing D. frightening
9. This movie is about the war between the planets in the space. It is a___________movie.
A. romantic B. comedy C. documentary D. sci-fi
10. Please get____________the bus. We have finished our journey.
A. on B. of C. off D. up
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
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Cloze test:
There are many (1)_______of films: romance, comedy, science fiction, documentary, horror, action… My favourite is romantic films, for (2)_______, Titanic, The Notebook, Notting Hill… They are meaningful about life and love. Sometimes they are (3)________and make me cry. I am also interested (4)________docmentaries. They give me interesting knowledge.
1. A. types B. movies C. forms D. watches
2. A. such as B. character C. example D. actor
3. A. funny B. gripping C. strange D. moving
4. A. on B. in C. of D. With
IV. Choose the best answer: 1. Are you_____________with the result? A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 2. My brother sings_____________than me. A. better B. weller C. gooder D. well 3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad. A. disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot. A. funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 6. She is young but she performs____________. A. excellent B. excel C. excellently D. excellence 7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year. A. won B. acted C. performed D. directed 9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. So 10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary. A. because of B. despite C. because D. although 11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________” A. You're welcome B. Yes, I do C. No, thanks D. I don't know 12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo. A. to B. in C. at D. for 13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life. A. many B. much C. a few D. a little 14. You look ____________ in that dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest. A. Luckily B. Unluckily C. Lucky D. Unlucky 16. An watches TV every evening. ________________. A. I do, neither. B. So I watch. C. I like so. D. So do I. 17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours. A. How far B. What time C. When D. How long 18. Tim spends a long time ______________ video games. A. play B. playing C. to play D. plays 19. Why are you late? – Because I _______________ the bus. A. missed B. mixed C. caught D. lost 20.. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 21. _______________, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 22. She left him _______________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 23. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of 24. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of 25. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard. A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though 26. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous. A. if B. though C. because D. which 27. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 28. She left him ______ she still loved him. A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 29. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as thou
1. Are you_____________with the result? A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 2. My brother sings_____________than me. A. better B. weller C. gooder D. well 3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad. A. disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot. A. funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 6. She is young but she performs____________. A. excellent B. excel C. excellently D. excellence 7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year. A. won B. acted C. performed D. directed 9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. So 10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary. A. because of B. despite C. because D. although 11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________” A. You're welcome B. Yes, I do C. No, thanks D. I don't know 12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo. A. to B. in C. at D. for 13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life. A. many B. much C. a few D. a little 14. You look ____________ in that dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest. A. Luckily B. Unluckily C. Lucky D. Unlucky 16. An watches TV every evening. ________________. A. I do, neither. B. So I watch. C. I like so. D. So do I. 17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours. A. How far B. What time C. When D. How long 18. Tim spends a long time ______________ video games. A. play B. playing C. to play D. plays 19. Why are you late? – Because I _______________ the bus. A. missed B. mixed C. caught D. lost 20.. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 21. _______________, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 22. She left him _______________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 23. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of 24. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of 25. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard. A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though 26. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous. A. if B. though C. because D. which 27. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 28. She left him ______ she still loved him. A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 29. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though