Chuyển although thành in spite of, in spite of thành although trong những câu sau:

1. Although she is beautiful, everybody hates her

2. The children slept deeply in the spite of the noise.

3. In spite of earning a low salary, Marley helped her parents.

4. John rarely sees Tom although they are neighbors.

5. Mary did not do well in the exam in spite of working very hard

6. Although I was very hungy, I couldn't eat.

7. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to solve the maths problem.

8. Kate never talked to him although she loved him.

9. Although it was cold, Liza didn't put on her coat.

10. Marie did the work in spite of being ill.

Dien "though/although/even though " hoac " in spite of/despite"

1 .........................she is a beautiful,everybody hates her

2 The children slept deeply...................the noise

3 ...........................earning a low salary,Sara helped her parents

4 Jane rarely sees Alan......................they are neighbors

5 Kate did not do well in the exam.........................working very hard

6 ................I was very hungry, I couldn't eat

7 ......................the difficult,they managed to solve the math problem

8 Liza never talked to him ......................she loved him

9 .........................it wascold,Marie didn't put on her coat

10 Clare did the work......................being ill

11.......................the weather was bad,we had a good time

12 ......................all our hard work,a lot of things went wrong

Ex 4. Fill in the blank with “although/ though/ even though”, “in spite of/ despite”, “however/ nevertheless”

1. __________ she is beautiful, everybody hates her.

2. The children slept deeply __________ the noise.

3. This is the shortest way to the city center; __________, it is not the only way.

4. __________ earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.

5. Jane rarely sees Alan __________ they are neighbours.

6. Kate did not do well in the exam __________ working very hard.

7. __________ I was very hungry, I couldn’t eat.

8. Your son is heading to the right direction; __________, I think you should encourage him to learn harder.

9. __________ the difficulty, they managed to solve the math problems.

10. Liza never talked to him __________ she loved him.

11. Clare did the work __________ being ill.

12. __________ all our hard work, a lot of things went wrong.

13. It is very late now. __________, she is still at her office.

14. He runs fast __________ his old age.

15. He had written to her many times. __________, she didn’t give any reply, so they had been out of touch ever since.

16. __________ he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them.

17. __________ being overweight, I eat lots of chocolate every day.

18. __________ not doing any exercises, she doesn’t get fat.

Ex 5. Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets.

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

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)

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3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of)

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4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Huong seems to be quite clever. She often gets low marks. (though)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. He’s a millionaire. He lives in a very small house. (in spite of)

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8. This restaurant has a good service. The food is not delicious. (however)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. He is young. He is an excellent manager. (even though)

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10. He asked for another cup of coffee. There was no more. (nevertheless)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. There is an interesting film on TV. We are studying now. (however)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. He drove his car to home. He had a headache. (in spite of)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

III. Fill “although/ despite/ in spite of” in sutable gaps.
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.

1 complete the sentences with although,despite,in spite of

1 .......................the weather was cold,we enjoyed our trip

2the children slept well........................the noise

3..............................earning a low salary,linda gave money to her parents

4 kate rarely sees tom..................they live in the same town

5 Hung failed the exam.............................of working very hard

6................................it was hot,she didn't put on her hat when going out

7 thanh went to work................................not feeling very well

8 Anna rarely visits her grandfather.........................she lives near her grand-father's house

9..................................of getting up late,she went to class on time

10 i couldn't eat .........................................i was very hungry

Fill “although/ despite/ in spite of” in the blanks.
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.