1/ She's keen on computers . She wants to study computer science next school year

She wishes.......................................................................

2/she started working as a secretary five years ago

She has......................................................

3/ His leg was broken, so he didn't take part in the contest yesterday

Because.............................................................

4/ Despite the bad weather, we wen't out for a picnic

Although.............................................................

5/ He had a headache, but he still went to work

Although...................................................

Ex 4 : Rewrite the following sentences , beginning with the words given 1. He often ate much candy when he was small . =>He used ..... 2. He didn't went to school yesterday because he had a stomachache . => He had 3. He tried his best , but he didn't win the first prize . => Although he 4. The distance from here to Nguyen Binh Khiem Temple is about two kilometers . => It's 5. My dad works more hours than my mom . =>My mom works 6. There was a market here in 2003 . =>There .... 7. My mum was a chef in Cham restaurant , but now she is retired . => My mum used 8. She was my idol when I was a child . =>She used . 9. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city ? =>How far . 10. I often walked to school when I was a student =>I used ......... 11. Although they are short , they still love playing sports =>In spite of .... 12. We will use less electricity in the future =>Less electricity ... 13. The distance between Ha Noi and Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres . => It.... 14. Although the film was gripping , Tom slept from beginning to end . => In spite 15. Lan was frightened by the images . However , she still liked the film so much . =>Although 16. There wasn't much traffic when I was small . ( USE TO ) =>There 17. The distance from Ha Noi to Hue city about 500 km =>It 18. My uncle was a bus driver some years ago , but now he has a desk job . ( used to ) 19. In spite of watching the film twice , I didn't understand it . =>Although I 20. My friends spent more time on playing volleyball than than I did . ( less ) =>I

Exercise 11: Rewrite these sentences with the same meaning using the given words. 37. Although he has a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. A. Despite he has a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. B. Despite his broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. C. In spite having a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. D. Even though having a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. 38. “My mother came to my house last week.” he said. A. He said that my mother came to my house last week. B. He said that his mother came to his house last week. C. He said that his mother had come to his house last week. D. He said that his mother had come to his house the last week. 39. They built our school twenty years ago. A. Our school was built twenty years ago. B. Our school is built twenty years ago. C. Our school built twenty years ago. D. Our school be built twenty years ago. 40. My grandparents last visited their relatives 2 years ago. A. My grandparents haven’t visited their relatives 2 years ago. B. My grandparents haven’t visited their relatives for 2 years. C. My grandparents last visited their relatives for 2 years. D. The last time my grandparents visited their relatives for 2 years.

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37.Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of  thecar.( In spite of)

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Question 38.I don’t have much time, so I don’t go on holiday this year.  (IF )

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Question 39.Minh had breakfast, then he went to school ( before)

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Question 40. She plays so well that she’s never lost any game. (such )

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I . Change the sentences using the expression in brackts

1. Tom will not pass the examination though he studied well ( Despite )

2. In spite of not being very hot . The children were playing outside ( Although )

3 . Despite his hard life he studied very well ( Though )

4. In spite of living in poverty they were always advied ( Although )

5. She is still fat though she has been on a dict for 2 years ( Despite )

6. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his homework ( In spite of )

7. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car ( Despite )

8. Despite his age Mr. Pike runs 5 kms everyday ( Although )

9. Though I had a terrible cold , I went to school yesterday ( In spite of )

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

REwrite the sentences
1. although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived lat for the concert
in spite of
2. we wen out although it rained heavily
despite
3. she didn't go to school because she was seriously ill
because of
4. rice grows well here because of the warm and wet cimate
because
5. although he didn't speak english, Bob decided to settle in england
in spite of
6. in spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school
although
7. although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his life
in spite of
8. ba was punished because he was lazy
because of
9. because he is kind , everybody loves him
because of
10. they are always happy although they have very little money
in spite of
11. TOM went to work although he didn't feel very well
despite
12. i have tried hard but I can't earn enough money
in spite of
13. although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
despite
14 In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William wen to schoold
though
15. though he tried hard he didn't succeed
in spite of

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

14. Despite his broken leg, he went to school.

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

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

15. My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.

A. likes                             B. knows                              C. supports                         D. hates

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part in ______ (16) projects, such as tree planting and cleaning the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be done to improve the place where we live.

This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: "No one (17) ________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (18) ________ time in." This kind of local action is not just about the environment. It also helps people to get to know (19) ________ neighbors and it can help build stronger communities.

If you care about your town, and you are interested in participating in the project, please contact the school for further information.

16. A. environment                B. environmental             C. environmentally       D. environmentalist

17. A. stay                                B. stays                               C. want                             D. wants

18. A. spending                       B. giving                             C. paying                          D. doing

19. A. her                                  B. its                                    C. their                             D. theirs