1.     Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family. (despite)

Despite coming from a poor family, Mr. Nam was successful in his life

2.     Though he is intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. (in spite of) (intelligent (a)=> intelligence (n))

In spite of his intelligence, he can’t do all these tests well.

3.     In spite of his much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. (Although) (experience (n) kinh nghiệm => experienced (a) in sth: có kinh nghiệm trong việc gì)

ưAlthough he was experienced in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine

4.     Don’t shout at her in spite of her laziness. (though)

Though she was lazy, don't shout at her

5.     It was raining heavily but I went swimming. (in spite of)

In spite of the heavy rain, I went swimming

6.     Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (In spite of) (beautiful (a) => beauty (n); intelligent (adj) => intelligence (n) )

In spite of Lan's beauty and intelligence, she is never proud of herself

7.     Lan is admired (được ngưỡng mộ) by her friends because she is intelligent. (Because of)

Because of being intelligent, Lan is admired by her friends

8.     We don’t spend much time on our housework because  a lot of devices for the home were invented. ( được phát minh) (Because of) (invent (v) phát minh; invention (n) of sth: sự phát minh cái gì)

Because of the invention of a lot of devices for the home, we don’t spend much time on our housework

9.     We always trust (tin tưởng) Nam because he is wise and honest.( because of) (wise (a) khôn ngoan => wisdom (n); honest (a) chân thật => honesty (n))

Because of his wisdom and honesty, we always trust Nam

Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick

Because of being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school. 

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

>Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time

4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

>Because of a big storm, I stayed at home

5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

>Although Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

>Although he is so young, his acting is excellent

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

>In spite of the fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

>Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes

1  Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

       In spite of……his broken leg,he managed to get out of the car. …………………………………………………………………

2  Although he is old, he often plays tennis.->   In spite of…………of being old, he often plays tennis ………………………………………

3.Although he is ill, he tries to school.  -> In spite of………being ill, he tries to school.  …………………………..…………………… 

4.  I don’t trust John because he behaves badly.  -> Because of…his bad behavior, I don't trust Tom…………………………………..

5.  Peter passed all examminations with good results because of his hard work.

     Because……Peter worked hard, he passed all examminations with good results  ……………………………………………………………………..

6.  He succeeded in his life although he came from a poor family.

     Despite………coming from a poor family, he succeeded in his life …………………………………………………………………...

7.  He is still interested in playing sports in spite of his old age.

     Although…he is old, he is still interested in playing sports…………………………………………………………………….

8.  Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving. -> In spite of ………the hard rain, they insisted on leaving……………………..

9.  He can’t smile because his mother died two months ago.

     Because of……his mother's death 2 years ago, he can't smile…………………………………………………………………

10.  He resigned earlier than his age because of his illness. ->Because……he was ill, he  resigned earlier than his age ………………………………

11.  Don’t shout at him although he is lazy. -> Despite……his laziness, don’t shout at him …………………………..

12. She can't  answer my question although she is very intelligent.

    In spite of .........being intelligent, she can't  answer my question ........................................................................................ .

13. Even though he tried his best, he was not successful.

    Despite......trying his best, he was not successful................................................................................................. .

Viết lại câu :

1/ I'm going to buy a computer. I haven't got much money

=> Eventhough I haven't got much money, I'm going to buy a computer.

2/ Although he was very tired , he agreed to play tennis

=> In spite of his tiredness, he agreed to play tennis.

3/ In spite of his old age , he runs every morning

=>Although he is old, he runs every morning.

4/ Although it rained , he went to school

=>Regardless of the rain, he went to school.

5/ In spite of his intelligence , he doesn't do well at scholl

=>Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.

6/ Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car

=>Despite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

7/ In spite of hard life , he still lives a happy life

=>Although his life is hard, he still lives a happy life.

8/Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money

=>In spite of being an accountant, she never seems to have any money.

9/ Although he lost all of blood , he is in stable condition

=> Despite his blood loss, he is in stable condition.

10/ He is strong , I'm not afraid of him

=> Despite his strength, I'm not afraid of him.

Viết lại câu :

1/ I'm going to buy a computer. I haven't got much money

=> Eventhough .......I'm going to buy a computer, I haven't got much money...........................

2/ Although he was very tired , he agreed to play tennis

=> In spite of .............his tiredness, he agreed to play tennis...........................

3/ In spite of his old age , he runs every morning

=>Although he ...........is old,he runs every morning........................

4/ Although it rained , he went to school

=>Regardless of ........the rain weather,he went to school................

5/ In spite of his intelligence , he doesn't do well at scholl

=>Although ...........he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at scholl..............................

6/ Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car

=>Despite................... his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.............................

7/ In spite of hard life , he still lives a happy life

=>Although life .........is hard, he still lives a happy life.................

8/Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money

=>In spite of ..........being an accountant, she never seems to have any money.......................................

9/ Although he lost all of blood , he is in stable condition

=> Despite ................losing all of blood , he is in stable condition.................................

10/ He is strong , I'm not afraid of him

=> Despite ......being strong , I'm not afraid of him................

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of being sick, Mary could not go to school.
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although Tom's salary was good, he gave up his job.

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

Although he is so young, his acting is excellent.

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

In spite of the fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film.

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

=> In spite of Tom's poverty, he studied very well.

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick .

=> Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school.

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time .

=> Despite of the bad weather, she went to school on time.

4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home .

=> Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

5. In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.

=> Although he had a good salary, Tom gave up his job.

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

=> Although he is young, his acting is excellent

7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

=> In spite of the fascinating poster, i don't want see this film

8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

=> Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.

Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

 In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

hc tốt 

 Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

 In spite of……………not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.……………………………………….

hc tốt 

Rewrite the following sentences using the given words or phrases.
1. although tom was a poor children, he studied very well.
In spite of ............a poor children,Tom studied very well....

2. though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.

in spite of..........having not finished the paper , he went to sleep. ....................

3. in spite of his good salary, tom gave up his job.

although.............Tom's salary was good,he  gave up his job................................

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well

1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Although Tom was offered good salary, he gave up his job.

3. Despite the cold weather, we go out in the evening.

4. Despite the fact that she behaves unkindly, we still love her.

5. Despite the traffic jam, they went to the post office.

1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
=>Because of her illness ,Mary doesn’t go to school.
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
=>Because it rained heavily, Our guests arrived late.
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
=>Because my friend is absent .I have to copy the lesson for him
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
=>Because of his laziness,This boy is ignorant.
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
=>Because my friend was ill,he was absent .
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
=>Because of his bad behaivior,he must be punished.
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
=>In spite of having a good salary,he was unhappy in his job.
8. We went out in spite of the rain
=>Although it rained,we went out.
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
=>Despite being poor.he wasn’t always unhappy
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
=>In spite of heavy traffic,The little boy crossed the street.
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
=>Despite low salary,She decided to accept the job.
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
=>In spite of having a bad cold,William still went to work
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
=>Though life is short,we still waste a lot of time.
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
=>Although my plans were careful,a lot of things went wrong...
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
=>Although Mr.benson is ols,he runs seven miles before breakfast
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
=>Though the weather is bad,the pilot will bring the plane down safely
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
=>Although Cars cause pollution , people still want them
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
=>In spite of his broken leg,he managed to get out of the car
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
=>It rained heavily so They got wet to the skin
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
=>Because I don't have enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
=>Although The joke was funny,no one laughed
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
=>Although The café was crowded, we found a table
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
=>Because of his careless ness, Tim lost his job
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
=>Although She was seriously ill , she enjoyed life very much
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
=>Despite driving carefully, He crashed his car
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
=>In spite of hot weather,they continued playing football