Đọc bài khóa sử dụng các từ đã cho để điền vào chỗ trống. (although/ despite/ in spite of/ however/ nevertheless)

(1) ____________ Duong had lots of homework to do, he agreed to go shopping with his friend Nick. Nick loved to buy sportswear. (2) ____________ , Duong was more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of boy. (3) the rain, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Nick, as always, had more cash than Duong. (4) ______________, Duong was better at buying things cheaply or for less than their usual prices. They were hungry and had lunch at the local burger bar. (5) ______________ they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Nick wanted to visit, and (6) _______________ having aching feet, Duong and Nick spent more hours shopping.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of

IV. Circle the best answers ( A, B or C)
1. We adore winter _________ the cold.
A. in spite of B. although C. however
2. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however
3. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.
A. despite B. although C. however
5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. despite B. although C. however
6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite B. although C. however

IV. Read the text. Use the words in the box to fill the blanks.

(1) ____________ Duong had lots of homework to do, he agreed to go shopping with his friend Nick. Nick loved to buy sportswear. (2) ____________ , Duong was more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of boy. (3) the rain, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Nick, as always, had more cash than Duong. (4) ______________, Duong was better at buying things cheaply or for less than their usual prices. They were hungry and had lunch at the local burger bar. (5) ______________ they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Nick wanted to visit, and (6) _______________ having aching feet, Duong and Nick spent more hours shopping.

IV. Read the text. Use the words in the box to fill the blanks.

(1) ____________ Duong had lots of homework to do, he agreed to go shopping with his friend Nick. Nick loved to buy sportswear. (2) ____________ , Duong was more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of boy. (3) the rain, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Nick, as always, had more cash than Duong. (4) ______________, Duong was better at buying things cheaply or for less than their usual prices. They were hungry and had lunch at the local burger bar. (5) ______________ they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Nick wanted to visit, and (6) _______________ having aching feet, Duong and Nick spent more hours shopping.

Ø  BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN:

Bài 6: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp.

1.     ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.

2.     Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.

3.     ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.

4.     ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.

5.     ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.

6.     ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.

7.     My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.

8.     The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.

9.     ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.

10.  ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.

11.  I find the film boring________________ many people like it.

12.  ________________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic.

13.  ________________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting.

14.  ________________ he’s rich, he is always upset.

15.  I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.

Bài 5: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp.

1.     ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.

2.     Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.

3.     ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.

4.     ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.

5.     ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.

6.     ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.

7.     My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.

8.     The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.

9.     ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.

10.  ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.

11.  I find the film boring________________ many people like it.

12.  ________________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic.

13.  ________________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting.

14.  ________________ he’s rich, he is always upset.

15.  I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.

I.Choose the best anwers.

1. We adore winter _________ the cold.

A. in spite of B. although C. however

2. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.

A. despite B. although C. however

3. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.

A. in spite B. despite C. however

4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.

A. despite B. although C. however

5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.

A. despite B. although C. however

6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.

A. despite B. although C. nevertheless

7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.

A. despite B. although C. nevertheless

8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.

A. despite B. although C. however

9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.

A. in spite B . despite C. however

10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.

A. despite B. although C. however

11.We didn’t find it funny it was a comedy.

A. in spite of B. despite C. although

12. beginning with a terrible disaster, the film has a happy ending.

A. In spite B. Despite C. Although

II: Matching.

A B

13. Although I have many friends , A.However, I admire her courage.

14. I didn’t wake up late B.Nevertheless, he is good at Literature

15.I don’t really like Mary. C.Living in it, however, is very comfortable.

16.Their project was finally successful C.he didn’t skip the class.

17.Tom is not good at science subjects. D.although my alarm clock didn’t go off.

18.In spite of his headache, E.I feel lonely sometimes

19.My apartment is quite small. F.despite all the obstacles

20.I rarely go travelling G.although many friends want to travel with me.

Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets

1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)

2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)

3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)

4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)

5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)

6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)

7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)

9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)

10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)

11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)

12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)

13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)

14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)

15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)

16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)

Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi

1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well

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

2,Mary went to school although she was sick

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

3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time

Despite.............................................................

4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money

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

5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured

Despite.............................................

6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad

Despite..........................................................

7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman

Despite....................................................

8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

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

9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep

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

10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies

Even though......................................................

11. I went to school although it rained heavily

Despite.........................................

12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game

Because of..........................................................

13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite.........................................................

14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year

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

15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy

Because of........................................................

16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle

We bought the house though despite........................................

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

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

18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train

Because of..............................................................................

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