Exercise 4: 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.

=> Although

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

=> Even though

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

=> Though

16. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although

17. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite

18. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of

19. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite

20. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although

21. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though

22. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though

23. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though

24. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though

25. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of

29. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> However

30. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.

=> Despite

31. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.

=> However

32. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever

33. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.

=> However

34. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.

=> Busy

35. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of

36. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite

37. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of

38. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite

              1.            Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

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

→ In spite of…………………………………………

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

→ Despite…………………………………………

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

→ In spite of…………………………………………

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

→ Though…………………………………………

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

→ Even though…………………………………………

Complete the sentences with because/ as/ since/ if/ when, or so.

1. We decided to go out to eat _______ we had no food at home.

2. He has a very important job _______ he is particularly well-paid.

3. Can I borrow that book _______ you’ve finished it?

4. No one was watching the television _______ I switched it off.

5. _______ she changed a lot, we didn’t recognize her.

6. _______ you’ve ready, we can start now.

7. I’m going away for a few days, I’ll phone you _______ I get back.

8. You should inform the police _______ your bicycle is stolen.

9. Mathew went to bed _______ it was too late to go out.

10. _______ you drive without driving license, you’re breaking the law.

11. ________the weather was bad, they delayed their trip.

12. He will buy a new car _______ he saves up.

13. I can’t drive fast _______ the street is very crowded.

A.TRẮC NGHIỆM TỰ LUẬN :(3pts)

I. Supply the correct verb form: (1pt)

1. We used to (live)……………..in the countryside.

            2. Despite (get)………up early,  he missed the bus.

II. Rewrite these sentences so that it has the same meaning as the root ones: (1pt)

3.  Although she had  a lot of difficulties, she studies very well.

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

4. We walked to school when we were in grade 6.

III.Guided sentences building: (1pt)

5. I/ use/ ride/ a small tricycle/ when / I / be/ young.

…………………………………………………………………………………..

6.How far/is/your home village/ the nearest bus stop?

………………………………………………………………………………….

B. TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN (7pts)

VII. Choose the best answer: (4pts)

13. The film was so boring. ________, Tan saw it from beginning to end.

A. Therefore                 B. Despite           C. However                  D. Although

14. She’s sure that they will find the film_________.

A. entertaining             B. entertain                   C. entertainment D. entertained

15. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early _________ being very tired.

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

16. __________ is not very far from here to the supermarket.

          A. There              B. This                C. It                     D. That

17. Yesterday they ___________ round West Lake. It took them an hour.

          A. cycle                         B. cycles                    C. cycling                         D. cycled

18. _______ is Hoi Mua Festival celebrated every March? -In Phu Yen.

          A. How                B. Why                C. Where             D. When

19. The football match was very __________. I enjoyed it.

          A. excited            B. exciting                    C. excite              D. excitement

20. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.

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

giúp mình với mình cần gấp nha

rewrite these sentences so that it has the same meaning as the root ones

1. The programmes is late. We will wait watch it.      

-Although............................................................
2. There are a lot of interesting programs on VTV3 .
-VTV3 has...........................................................
3. The Nile river is the longest river in the world.
-No river...............................................................
4. People pollute the water . A lot of fish die.
-If.........................................................................

Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first  businessman. 

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. I find watching football matches on TV interesting.

→ I am interested ......................................................................................................................................8. The end of the film was moving.

→ We were ......................................................................................................................................9. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.

→ In the past my hair used .............................................................................................................................

10. Mary doesn’t work in this company any more.

→ Mary used.....................................................................................