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.....................................................................................

Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning-

      1.   Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

     => In spite of

2.   Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

           => Because of

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

      ð Despite

      4.   My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

          => In spite of  

5.   Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

      => Because of

Fill the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or phrases.

1. In spite of his good salary, Jack gave up his job.

Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. She told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so.

Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. The weather was very bad, so they had to cancel the live show.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their talks.

Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although the Internet has some bad effects, more and more people use it.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. He bought a newspaper to read about the football match through he saw it on TV last night.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I. Rewrite each sentence or question so it has the same meaning
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of

_____________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of ____________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite

_______________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
 In spite of ____________________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
 Because of

____________________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite ______________________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite ______________________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although _____________________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
 In spite of ____________________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ______________________________________________

IV. Rewrite each sentence or question so it has the same meaning

1.   Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of______________________________________________________

2.   Mary went to school although she was sick.

 Despite_______________________________________________________

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

Despite________________________________________________________

4.   My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

In spite of______________________________________________________

5.   Although there was a big storm, I didn’t stay at home.

In spite of  _____________________________________________________

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II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. When did you first meet him?

How long have...........................................................................................................................

Question 34. “How do you like my dress, Mary?”, Daisy asked.

Daisy asked Mary ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 35.English is not as difficult as Chinese.

Chinese is……………………………………………………………………………………...…………..

Question 36.I’m sorry now that I asked you to do too much homework.

I wish I………………………………………………………………………………………………........

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. The tree has lovely flowers. It stands near the gate of my house ( which )

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

Question 38. My sister is allergic to animals. She decided to raise a cat. ( Although)

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

Question 39.The river was very deep.The chidren couldn’t swim in it           (such)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Question 40. Hoa can play well the piano. She also can play the guitar.     ( not only )

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……

IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in the brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (SPITE)
→ In ___________________________________________________________________________
2. He prefers golf to tennis. (THAN)
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
3. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (FOR)
→ We _________________________________________________________________________
4. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn't reach it. (TOO)
→ The bookshelf ________________________________________________________________
5. It takes three hours to drive from Haiphong to Hanoi. (DRIVE)
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________

I.      WRITING 

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. Her hobby is raising money for the poor. She enjoys …………………………………………...

Question 34.There are five rooms in our house.

Our house ……………………………………………….

Question 35. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike. Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………

Question 36. You ought to eat less high- fat food.

You should …………………………………………………………

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. (SO)

………………………………………………………………..

Question 38. I find collecting glass bottles interesting. (hobby)

…………………………………………………………………..

Question 39.What hobby do you like best, Linda ? (favourite)

………………………………………………………………….

Question 40. Eat a lot of red fruits and vegetables. They provide vitamin A, which is good for the eyes. ( Because)

………………………………………………………………