cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of 1..........................he worked hard , he did not receive any praise 2 he ate the chocolate cake ............................. he is on diet 3 ...................the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday 4 ......................it was cold , i went out 5 .....................john did not study hard , he succeeded cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car a in spite b in spite of c despite d although 2 .........................., he walked to the station a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired 3 she left him .....................she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted a because b even though c in spite of d despite 5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like a although b because of c because d in spite of 6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard a despite b in spite c even if d though 7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous a if b though c because d which 8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like a although b even c despite d in spite of 9 she left him .......................... she still loved him a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite 10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds a despite b however c even though d as though

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets

1. Despite her dislikes for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm ( although)

2. Mary will take a plane , even though she dislikes flying ( in spite of)

3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest , she managed to smile ( although )

4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)

5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children ( even though)

6. Though he has been absent frequently , he has managed to pass the test ( in spite of )

7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so ( though )

8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize (even though)

9. In spite of the high price , my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday ( even though)

10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet ( in spite of)

11. He left school because his life was hard ( because of)

12. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work ( because)

13. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain (because)

14. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine ( despite)

15. In spite of the darkness , they continued to work (though)

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.

A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job?

Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

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 was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.

A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

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

22. _____________, 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

23. He went to work _____________ his headache.

A. despite B. although C. because D. because of

24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.

A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather

C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad

25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.

A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though

26. Tom went to work despite _______.

A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well

C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well

27. Though _______, they are good friends.

A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes

C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes

28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.

A. the traffic B. of the traffic

C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic

29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.

A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although

30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.

A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although

31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because

32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.

A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite

33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.

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

34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.

A. because of B. despite C. though D. because

35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise

A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of

36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.

A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though

37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.

A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because

38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.

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

39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.

A. because B. despite C. although D. because of

40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite

41. Although the sun was shining, __________.

A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot

42. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage.

A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of

43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.

A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of

44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.

A. because B. because of C. although D. despite

45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite

: Because; because of; although/ though/ even though; in spite of/ despite

1)       We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of

2)      We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although

3)       Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite

4)      Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though

5)      In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although

6)      Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite

7)       In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although

8)       Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite

9)       In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although

10)  My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite

11)  In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although

12)  My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of

13)  He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite

14)  Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite

15)  Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite

Join each pair of sentences .Use thw words in brackets

13.I got very wet int he rain.I had an umbrella (even though )

14.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (despite)

15.He liked the sweater.He decided not to buy it (thought)

16.I didn't get the job.I had all the necessary qualifications (on spite of)

17.I had turn on the air conditioner.It was still hot in thw room (even though)

18.Laura wants to fly .She feels afraid(in spite of the fact that)

19.Trevor didn't notice the sign.It was right in front of him (even though)

20.I'm no better.I've taken the pillls(despite the fact)

21.Matthew doesn't kow any French.It was one of his school subjects (though)

22.Henry's friend is a millionarie.He hates spending money(sedpite)

23.I'd met her twicw before.I didn't recognize her (although)

24.Laura felt inwell.She went on working (in spite of this)

25.I told the absolute truth.No one would believe me (even though)

26.The good were never delivered .We had received the promise(despite)

27.We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy (in spite of )

28. We understand him im spite of his strong accent ( although)

29.Although he is wealthy,he is not spoiled(despite)

30.Despite a good salary,he was unhappy in his job (though)

31.In spite of the high prices,my roommates go to the movies every Saturday (although)

32.Even though she had a poor memory,she told interesting stories to the children (despite)

33.In spite of their poverty,they are very generous (although)

34.Though he has been absent frquently , he has managed to pass the test( despite)

35.In spite of Lee's Dasness at losing the contest ,she managed to smile (although)

36.My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet (despite )

37.In spite of headache , he enjoyed the film ( although)

38.My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (in spite of )

39.He isn't happy although he is very rish (despite)

40.Even though he got a good job,he was not satisfied (despite)

41.Although he often tells lies, many people believe him (despite)

42.Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick (because of )

43.She went to bed eary because she felt tired (because of)

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).

change from although though even though -> in spite of despite although he was tired , he walked to the station despite .......................................................... 2. although it was noisy , the children slept well the children .................................................... 3. though linda earned a low salary , she gave money to her parents in spite of .............................................................. 4. tom went to work even though he didn't feel very well tom ........................................................... 5. their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic their ............................................................. 6. julie failed the exam though she worked very hard julie ............................................................ 7. although john got the highest result in the class , he still had problems with the teacher in spite of

Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/despite          although/even though/though.

1.     Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.

2.     They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

3.     In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4.     She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

5.     He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

6.     Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

7.     His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

8.     They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.

9.     Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

10.  Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

Exercise 1: Change from although/even though/though                  in spite of/despite.

Although he was tired, he walked to the                                 station.

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

2.        Although it was noisy, the children slept well.

=> The children.........................................

3.        Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents.

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

4.        Tom went to work even though he didn’t feel very well.

=>Tom.........................................

5.        Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic.

=>Their.........................................

6.        Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard.

=>Julie.........................................

7.        Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher.

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

8.        Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

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

9.        Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.

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

10.      Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves.

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