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

4. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. *

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A. Even

B. But

C. Although

D. Despite

5. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy. *

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A. in spite of

B. despite

C. although

D. but

6. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired. *

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A. despite of

B. in spite of

C. although

D. because

7. At present, her group ……………..a new play. *

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A. to act

B. is acting

C. acts

D. to acting

8. Jane looks pretty. She, ________, seems to lack personality. *

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A. despite

B. although

C. nevertheless

D. in spite of

9. I go to school by bus every day. ________, I don’t like it much. *

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A. Despite of

B. Although of

C. However

D. In spite

10.Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. *

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A.excellently

B.terrible

C.disaster

D. millions

11.I enjoyed the football match. It was quite _______. *

A. exciting

B. excited

Error Identification. *

A.a

B.is

C.with

D. of

13. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her. *

although

despite

in spite of

14. Jane seldom sees Jim ________________ they go to the same school. *

although

in spite of

15. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. *

although

despite

16. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing. *

although

in spite of

17. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test. *

although

despite

We were _________ with the latest film of that director

A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy

Not many people went to see the film;______ it received good reviews from critics

A. although B. but C. despite D. however

Last night, I didn't go to bed early _____ being very tired

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

________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big success

A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although

Mr. Bean's Holiday is a ______ film - I was laughing from beginning to the end

A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious

A______is a film that tries to make audiences laugh

A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror

The end of the film was so ____ that many people cried

A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D, moving

A_____ is a film that shows real life events or stories

A.documentary B.thriller C. comedy D. action

I found the book so _____ that I couldn't put it down

A.gripping B.shocking C. tiring D. boring

___________he spent too much money on the film, it wasn't a bia success

A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although

We found the plot of the film _________

A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

I.Choose the correct answers:

1.We went out _____ it was raining.
A. although B. because C. however D. despite

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

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

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

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

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

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

5. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.

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

6. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; , it was not a big success.

A. although B. however C. but D. because

7. Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.

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

8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday _________ feeling very tired.

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

9. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ___________nobody in my family liked it.

A. although B. because C. in spite of D. so

10. We didn't find it funny___________it was a comedy.

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

11. Although they spent a lot of money on the film, it’s wasn’t a big ..........................
A. success B. failure C. performance D. show
12. ..........................will you go to the Flower Festival in Da Lat? – Next week.
A. Where B. Whose C. When D. What
13. The end of the film was so..........................
A. moved B. moving C. moveable D. move
14. Give a..........................before you turn left or right.
A. sign B. signal C. sound D. turn
15. I used to ..........................aerobics when I got up early.
A. did B. does C. do D. doing
16. On Thanksgiving, families and friends..........................to have a feast.
A. meet B. arrive C. gather D. appear
17. In spite of having a happy.........................., the film begins with a terrible disaster.
A. ending B. setting C. acting D. act
18. I found that book so ..........................I couldn’t put it down.
A. boring B. happy C. tiring D. gripping
19. A lot of ..........................and artistic activities are held as part of the Flower Festival in Dalat.
A. cultural B. religious C. superstitious D. historical
20. People throw tomatoes ..........................each other for one hour at La Tomatina.
A. to B. with C. in D. at
21. Overpopulation is causing ..........................problems than we can imagine.
A. fewer B. less C. more D. little

IV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below:

1.      The football match was quite (exciting/ excited). I enjoyed it.

2.      (Even/ Although/ Despite/ However) they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a success.

3.      (How much/ How far/ How long/ How many) does it take to go from Ha Tinh to Ha Noi?

4.      All of us have to obey (traffic/ traffic rules/ traffic jam/ regular) strictly.

5.      A/An (action/ documentary/ thriller/ comedy) is a film that shows real life events or stories.

6.      Last night, I didn’t go to bed early (despite/ although/ because of/ in spite of) being tired.

7.      A/An (horror/ sci-fi/ comedy/ documentary) is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.

8.      We found the film (bored/ bore/ boring/ interested).

9.      The ( festival/ air/ tradition/ festive) atmosphere is felt around all the village.

10. A lot of cultural and ( arts/ artists/ artistic/ art) activities are held as part of the festival.

11. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of  Light, is the (importance/ most important/ more important) holiday of the year in India.

12. It is (amaze/ amazed/ amazing/ amazement) to see elephants racing in the Elephant Race Festival in Dak Lak.

13. Everybody has gone to the (musical/ music/ musician/ musicians) festival.

14. La Tomatina (hold/ held/ is hold/ is held) on the last Wednesday f August every year.

15. The festival (takes/ held/ holds/ takes place) every year at the end of August.

V. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets:

1.      There were lively New Year ___________  all over the town. (CELEBRATE)

2.      There are many ___________  differences between the two communities. (CULTURE)

3.      I feel ___________  every time I try to read that exercise book. (BORE)

4.      We were excited about the ___________   of the musical festival. (PERFORM)

5.      The ___________  of the restaurant is so good that we want to go there again. (SERVE)

VI. Rewrite the sentences, using the word in brackets:

1.   I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

     ………………………………………………………………..

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

     ………………………………………………………………..

3.   They used to get up early doing exercise. (no longer)

     ………………………………………………………………..

4.   What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

     ………………………………………………………………..

5.   The distance from Ha Tinh to Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

IV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below:

1.      The football match was quite (exciting/ excited). I enjoyed it.

2.      (Even/ Although/ Despite/ However) they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a success.

3.      (How much/ How far/ How long/ How many) does it take to go from Ha Tinh to Ha Noi?

4.      All of us have to obey (traffic/ traffic rules/ traffic jam/ regular) strictly.

5.      A/An (action/ documentary/ thriller/ comedy) is a film that shows real life events or stories.

6.      Last night, I didn’t go to bed early (despite/ although/ because of/ in spite of) being tired.

7.      A/An (horror/ sci-fi/ comedy/ documentary) is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.

8.      We found the film (bored/ bore/ boring/ interested).

9.      The ( festival/ air/ tradition/ festive) atmosphere is felt around all the village.

10. A lot of cultural and ( arts/ artists/ artistic/ art) activities are held as part of the festival.

11. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of  Light, is the (importance/ most important/ more important) holiday of the year in India.

12. It is (amaze/ amazed/ amazing/ amazement) to see elephants racing in the Elephant Race Festival in Dak Lak.

13. Everybody has gone to the (musical/ music/ musician/ musicians) festival.

14. La Tomatina (hold/ held/ is hold/ is held) on the last Wednesday f August every year.

15. The festival (takes/ held/ holds/ takes place) every year at the end of August.

1. I was __________ to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize.
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
2. The film was so __________. However my father saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
3. We were __________ with the latest film of that director.
A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy
4. We like the film very much. The __________ are unforgettable and the plot gripping.
A. character B. acting C. style D. action
5. I have never felt as __________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible
6. Not many people went to see the film; __________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. although B. but C. despite D. however
7. Let’s go to the Victor Cinema. I’m sure you’ll find the film __________.
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
8. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ___________ being very tired.
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
9. ____________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although
10. Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a _____________ film – I was laughing from beginning to the end.
A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious
11. __________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film.
A. Such B. However C. Despite D. With
12. A___________ is a film that shows real life events or stories.
A. documentary B. thriller C. comedy D. action
13. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday __________ feeling very tired.
A. although B. So C. In spite of D. but
14. The end of the film was so _____________ that many people cried.
A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D. moving
15. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.
A. but B. although C. despite D. in spite of
16. A ___________ is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.
A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror
17. I enjoy the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. so B. yet C. although D. in spite of
18. I found the book so ____________ that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. tiring D. boring
19. __________ he spent too much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although
20. We found the plot of the film__________.
A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

II.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
1. A. delivered B. clicked C. promised D. picked
2. A. needed B. developed C. wanted D. included
3. A. liked B. washed C. loved D. jumped
4. A. acting B. actor C. address D. action
5. A. comedy B. pollute C. shocked D. long