Rewrite the sentences with because,although,because of,despite.

1.Because MrHa has no money, he has no friends no love.

-> Because of having no money , MrHa has no friends no love

2. Although we admire his intelligence, we can't stand his selfishness.

-> Despite admiring his intelligence , we can't stand his selfishness

3. In spite of working very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem.

-> Although they work very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem

4. Because of the bad character, Susan can't keep her position in that company.

-> Susan can't keep her position in that company because she has the bad character

Rewrite the following sentences

1. Because Mr Ha has no money, he has no friends no love

=> Mr Ha has no money, so he has no friends no love

2. Although we admire his intelligence

=>despite his intelligence we admire him

3. Inspite of working very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem

=>although they worked very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem

4. Because of the bad character, Susan can't keep her position in that company

=>because the character is bad, Susan can't keep her position in that company

5. They feel disappointed because they can't sell their house with resonable price

=> they can't sell their house with resonable price, so They feel disappointed

6. They are broke now because of spending too much at gambling

=>they are broke now because they spent too much at gambling

7. Thomas looks tired because of having to study hard for the next exam

=>thomas looks tired because he has to study hard for the next exam

8. The meeting was delayed because of the chairman's lateness

=>The meeting was delayed because the chairman was late

9. She smiled happily although she was cheated by the man

=>She smiled happily despite being cheated by the man

10. Despite taking the raincoat, they got wet

=>although they took the raincoat, they got wet

1. Because Mr Ha has no money, he has no friends no love

=> Because of having no money, Mr. Ha has no friends no love

2. Although we admire his intelligence

=>Despite of admiring his intelligence, we can't stand his selfishness

3. Inspite of working very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem

=> Although they worked very hard,they got in stuck in solving the problem.

4. Because of the bad character, Susan can't keep her positon in that company

=>Because Susan has bad character, he can't keep her position in that company

5. They feel disappointed because they can't sell their house with resonable price

=>Because of feeling disappointed, they can't sell thier house with resonable price

6. They are broke now because of spending too much at gambling

=>Because they spend too much at gambling, they are broke now

7. Thomas looks tired because of having to study hard for the next exam

=>Tomas looks tired because he has to study hard for the next exam

8. The meeting was delayed because of the chairman's lateness

=>The meeting was delayed because the chairman was late

9. She smiled happily although she was cheated by the man

=>She smiled happily despite being cheated by the man

10. Despite taking the raincoat, they got wet

=>Although they took the raincoat, they got wet.

1. Because Mr Ha has no money, he has no friends no love

=> Because of having no money, Mr. Ha has no friends no love

2. Although we admire his intelligence

=>Despite of admiring his intelligence, we can't stand his selfishness

3. Inspite of working very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem

=> Although they worked very hard,they got in stuck in solving the problem.

4. Because of the bad character, Susan can't keep her positon in that company

=>Because Susan has bad character, he can't keep her position in that company

5. They feel disappointed because they can't sell their house with resonable price

=>Because of feeling disappointed, they can't sell thier house with resonable price

6. They are broke now because of spending too much at gambling

=>Because they spend too much at gambling, they are broke now

7. Thomas looks tired because of having to study hard for the next exam

=>Thomas looks tired because he has to study hard for the next exam

8. The meeting was delayed because of the chairman's lateness

=>The meeting was delayed because the chairman was late

9. She smiled happily although she was cheated by the man

=>She smiled happily despite being cheated by the man

10. Despite taking the raincoat, they got wet

=>Although they took the raincoat, they got wet.

Tham khảo

1 The company have been decided to go to the beach together at the weekend.

2 Maradona is thought to be the best football player in the 20th century.

3 The job is found to be not suitable for a girl like her.

4 This power engine was explained to pull the train.

5 His football team was told to have played well last season.

6 The company is said to be losing money

7 He was believed to have worked very hard

8 They have been said to work 14 hours a day

 They have scored more than 10 goals in this season.

=>more than.....10 goals have been scored in this season......

ex3:change the following sentences into passive voice:

1. we know that the expedition reached the south pole in may.

It is known that the expedition reached the south pole in may.

2.people know that he is armed.

It is known that he is armed.

3.someone saw him pick up the gun.

He was seen to pick up the gun

4.we believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.

It is believed that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.

5.you needn't have done it.

it needn't have been done

6.he likes people call him "sir".

He likes being called "sir"

7.don't touch this switch .

This switch isn't touched

8.he doesn't like people laughing at him.

he doesn't like being laughed at

9.you don't need to wind this watch.

This watch doesb't need to be winded

10.they decided to divide the money between the windows of the lifeboat men.

They decided the money to be divided between the windows of the lifeboat men.

11. people believe that he was killed by terrorists.

It is believed that he was killed by terrorists.

12.they are to send letters to the leaders of charitable organization.

Letter are to be sent to the leaders of charitable organization.

13.we consider that she was the best singer that Australia has ever produced.

It is considered that she was the best singer that Australia has ever produced.

14.they urged the government to create more jobs .

The government was urged to create more jobs .

15.they suggested banning the sale of alcohol at football chess.

They suggested the sale of alcohol at football chess. be banned 

1. Lan has his father do her homework.

Lan has her homework done by her father

2. They got us clean up the streets.

They got the streets cleaned up by us

3. They think Nam is the best student in the class.

It is thought that Nam is the best student in the class.

4. People said that the government copmpleted this project.

It was said that the government copmpleted this project.

5. They have just repoted that we will have a test tomorrow

It has just been reported that we will have a test tomorrow

1. Lan has her homework done by her father

2. They got the streets cleaned up by us

3. It is thought that Nam is the best student in the class.

4. It was said that the government copmpleted this project.

5. It has just been reported that we will have a test tomorrow

1. Lan has his father do her homework.

Lan has her homework done by her father

2. They got us clean up the streets.

They got the streets cleaned up by us

3. They think Nam is the best student in the class.

It is thought that Nam is the best student in the class.

4. People said that the government copmpleted this project.

It was said that the government copmpleted this project.

5. They have just repoted that we will have a test tomorrow

It has just been reported that we will have a test tomorrow

1 Flowers in the garden are being watered by me now

2 They often have their bike fixed by their father

3 A picture of Hoan Kiem Lake can't be drawn by me

1. Solving that math problem was a piece of cake to me. I just needed two minutes.

A. very hard                B. very easy                C. very delicious        D. very cheap

2. He comes from a very wealthy family, so he has a lot expensive cars.

A. rich                        B. traditional                C. expensive                D. Normal

3. Being well-known is great but Ashley isn’t interested in buying lots of expensive things.

A. famous                 B. knowledgeable        C. intelligent                D. wealthy

4. Going to the zoo is an exciting experience. You have a chance to look at a lot animals.

A. very boring                B. very interesting        C. very uncommon        D. very cheap

5. Vietnamese spring rolls are very delicious so a lot of people like eating them.

A. tasty                B. salty                C. sweet                D. bitter

6. Oxford is one the most ancient universities in the world

A. oldest                B. most modern        C. biggest                D. best

IV/Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

1. In Vietnamese schools, students are sometimes punished if they don’t do their homework.

A. given                B. rewarded                C. taught                D. educated

2. Eating a balanced diet and doing regular exercises are the keys to good health

A. button                B. good                C. necessary                D. not important

3. Tu is unhappy because his father can’t take him to the cinema

A. sad                        B. glad                C. calm                D. interested

4. Last winter, we gave away a lot of warm clothes to homeless people in Hanoi.

A. kept                        B. presented                C. took                        D. donated

5. Your mother will be very proud when she sees you here.

A. excited                B. disappointed        C. happy                D. worried

V/Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below.

31. If they have time in=>at the weekend, they will come to see us.

                        A        B                                    C            D

2. Eating junk food makes her fat and healthy=>unhealthy.

       A                          B            C              D

3. We need energy to do the things we do every day: walking, riding a bike and even sleep=>sleeping.

                     A                                      B                           C                                             D          

4. When I was small, I couldn’t swim and now I can’t too=>either.

                           A            B                 C                       D

5. Ho Chi Minh City is as crowded than=>as Hanoi but it is more modern.

              A                                          B               C                      D

2 The room is cleaned everyday

3 Rice is grown in the north

4 Fowls are fed twice a day by the old woman

5 A lot of cars are made in Japan 

6 TV is watched by Mary in her bedroom every night

7 English is spoken in the world

8 The dustbins are emptied every thursday

9 Spanish is spoken in many countries

10 The fruits are picked everyday

11 Her dog is often taken for a walk by her

B

A

17.b
18.A

17. B

18. A