write in correct english 1. When we visited my friends, they had dinner with their children 2. My father watered the flowers when it was started raining 3. Lan has met her old friends two ays ago 4. Phong didn't see that film bfore 5. the girls participated in that project twice 6. People speak english in australia for a long time 7. Her father worked in that hospital since he has moved to this city 8. His sister played piano since she was eight 9. They didn't see each other for a long 10. The girls have finished their project two days ago

1. Our meeting started half an hour late.... an earthquake

A. since B. on account C. because of D. for

2. Although the traffic was bad, I managed to arrive on time

A. Despite of the traffic, I managed to arrive on time

B. In spite the traffic, I managed to arrive on time

C. In spite of the traffic, I managed to arrive on time

D. In spite of the traffic, I manage to arrive on time

3. ...his old age, Mr Brown goes jogging every day

A. In spite B. Although C. However D. Despite

4. She applied for the job as a personal manager....she liked meeting people

A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Because of

5. .......they thought the exams had been easy, they all failed

A. Although B. Even though C. Though D. All are correct

(MONG CÁC BẠN GIÚP MÌNH NHA)

Task 1. Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

1. Lisa's mother was sick. She went out for the party with her close friends. (In spite of)

2. We love living in London. The cost of living here is extremely hight. (Although)

3. We still ordered the most expensive wine on the list. We didn't have enought money. (Although)

4. Cinderella had a great time at the ball. She lost her slipper. (Despite)

5. They went for a picnic beside the river. It rained heavily all week. (Although)

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
 Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
 In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
 In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
 Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
 In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
 In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
 Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
 In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
 Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
 Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
 Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
 In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
 Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
 Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
 Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
 Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
 In spite of ________________________________________

1. You can change the whole ___ of the room just by lighting it in a certain way (appear)

2. We give ___ to those who have worked with us for a long time (prefer)

3. She found herself in ___ with her parent over her future career (conflict)

4. My wife is ___ for cooking meals (responsibility)

5. Teenagers like catching up with ___ clothes, which puts a financial burden on their parents (fashion)

6. There are at least three ___ living under the same roof in my family (generational)

Rewrite the sentences with the word given.

1.  Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite ..................................................................................................................................

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite ........................................................................................................................................

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of ............................................................................................................................................

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite ...................................................................................................................................................

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of .....................................................................................................................................

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite ...............................................................................

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of .......................................................................................................................................

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite .............................................

11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................

12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though .........................................................................................................................

13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................

14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though ........................................................................................................................

15. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam.

=> Though ....................................................................................................

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES….

1. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..…

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

Despite ………………………………………………………………….………………..…

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………….………

5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………….……..….

6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of…………………………………………..………………………………….….

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

Despite …………………………………………………………………….…………

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

Although …………………………………………………………………..………

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

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 the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked 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 of …………………………………………………………………

19. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

In spite of…………………..…………………………………………………

20. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………..

21. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………

22. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.

In spite of…………………………………………………………

Change the clause of concession to a phrase of concession.

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

→ In spite of _______________________.

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

→ Despite _______________________.

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

→ In spite of _______________________.

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

→ Despite _______________________.

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

→ In spite of _______________________.

6. Although she’s not good at playing badminton, she practices it often.

→ Despite _______________________.

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

→ In spite of _______________________.

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

→ Despite _______________________.

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

→ In spite of _______________________.

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

→ Despite _______________________.