1. In spite of the fact that she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

2. They visited Madrid despite not having time to visit El Prado.

3. In spite of the rain, we decided to go anyway.

4. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people in spite of being always kind to animals.

5. In spite of behaving badly, he wasn’t punished.

6. Despite having a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.

7. Despite the heavy rain, we played the match as planned.

8. Despite the fact that my doctor had told me to stay in bed, I went to work.

9. In spite of taking a lot of exercises, he’s fat.

10. Despite having practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

Đề là gì vậy ạ?

1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.

=> Despite being a big waste of money, you do need one if you live in the country.

2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.

3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

=> Despite not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end. ( want hiếm khi dùng vs đuôi +ing lắm e à )
4. although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.

=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado, they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.

=> Despite the rain, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

=> Despite meeting each other for the first time, they made friends immediately. (Do ở đây dùng danh - động từ nên 2 MĐ phải cùng CN, để they làm CN nhé! )

7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned

=> Despite the heavy rain, we played the match as planned

8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work

=> Despite having been told to stay in bed I went to work. ( Tương tự phải cùng CN nên ta để I làm cn nhé!)

9. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

=> Despite having practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.
11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.

=> Despite living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.

12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.

=> Despite the rain, the little boy ran out of the house

13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.

=> Despite not enjoying reading book at all, I was bought some story books by my mother.

14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.

=> Despite not having the fertile soil, the garden is going to be planted a lot of flowers.

15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

=> Despite of the snow, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.

=> Despite being given some bread by her father , she still cried for food.

17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.

=> Despite the cold and darkness, my classmates waited for the teacher outside.

C thấy thực sự là bài này một số chỗ nó ko bình thường lắm đâu!

Viết lại câu sử dụng In spite of/ Despite:

1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.

=> In spite of wasting a lot of money, you do need one if you live in the country.

2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.

3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

=> In spite of not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
4. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado , they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
=> In spite of raining, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

=> Despite meeting at the first time, they made friends immediately.

7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned

=> In spite of raining heavily, we played the match as planned.

8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work

=> Despite my doctor’s advise to stay in bed, I went to work

9. Although I had practiced for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

=> In spite of practicing for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.

11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.

=> In spite of living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.

12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.

=> Despite starting raining, the little boy ran out of the house

13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.

=> In spite of my not enjoy reading book at all, my mother bought me some story books

14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.

=> Despite the not fertile soil, my parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden

15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

=> In spite of snowing, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.

=> Despite giving her some bread, she still cried for food

17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.

=> In spite of cold and dark, my classmates waited for the teacher outside

Mk làm đc ko bạn?

1 Although she hated him at first, he fell in love with him in the end. 

2 The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics.However, many people went to see it. 

3 Though the story is silly, many people enjoy the film

4They spent millions of dollars on making the film. However, it wasn’t successful

5 Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it.

6 Though she is so young, she always gives an excellent performance. 

7 It is about 150 km from Vinh City to Ha Tinh City

\(#TyHM\)

II. Rewrite the second sentences, keeping the meaning unchanged:

1. They will use solar energy to protect the environment.

® Solar energy …………………will be used to protect the environment.…………………..

2. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim.

®In spite of ……………eating lots of food, she is still very slim.…………………..

3. What is the distance between HaNoi and HCM city?

® How far …………………is it from HN to HCM city………………..?

4. Although she is so young, she sings beautifully.

® In spite of ……………her young age, she sings beautifully. …………………..

5. I find English interesting.

® I am …………………interested in English……………………………….

6. Our roof will be fixed tomorrow.

® They……………will fix our roof tomorrow………………………...

7. They will show flying cars to the public when they finish it.

®Flying cars ……………will be showed to the public when they finish it…………………………

8. We haven’t attended a music festival for two years.

® The last time ……………we attended a music festival was two years ago……………………………

9. Susan went  to work yesterday in spite of her sickness.

® Although …………………Susan was sick, she went  to work yesterday…………………

10. She found the last scene of film interesting.

® She was…………………interested in the last scene of film …………………………

Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning.

1. The distance from my house to the school is 5 kilometres.

>It's 5 kilometres from my house to the school

2. Although they were sick, they went for a picnic.

>In spite of their sickness, they went for a picnic.

3. She found the film exciting

>She was excited about the film.

1It's 5 kilometers frommy house to the school

2in spite of their sickness,they went for a picnic

3she was excited about the film

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

->In spite of the easy test,  I couldn’t do it ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of a bad cold, She didn’t go to the circus with Betty ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.          ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer listening to music to watching TV …………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d better now eat too much candy. …………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is interested in playing the guitar………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  go to the zoo……………………………………………………………………………………………!

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

Despite the fact that my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.…………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What is the weight of the chicken……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t have to finish the work today. ………………………………………………………………………………………...

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

->In spite of the test not being difficult, I couldn’t do it.

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of having a bad cold she didn't go to the circus with Betty.

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I prefer listening to music to watching TV.

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d better not eat too much candy.

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is interested in playing the guitar.

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's go to the zoo! 

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

Despite not having enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What is the weight of the chicken ?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don't finish the work today because it isn't important.