Bài 3) Complete the sentences with although, despite/in spite of, however/nevertheless:

1) Leonardo Dicaprio is a talented actor; ............................................, he only won an Oscar after six nominations

2) ................................................ the negative reviews, Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales

3) Linh wanted to see Wall-E. ........................................, the showing week fell on her semesterexamination

4) ................................ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000 at the box office

XI. Complete the sentences with although, despite/ in spite of, however/ nevertheless.

1. Leonardo Dicaprio is a talented actor; ______________________, he only won an Oscar after six

nominations.

2. ____ ____________ the negative reviews, Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales.

3. Linh wanted to see Wall-E. ____________________, the showing week fell on her

semesterexamination.

4.______________ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000 atthe box

office.

5. Finding Nemo was a successful animation film --------------------------------its low budget.

6. Out of Africa didn’t win any acting Oscars ----------------------------------starring Meryl Streepand

Robert Redford.

7. The film barely made back its budget. ----------------------------------------, critics and fans had a lot of

positive things to say about it.

8. ______________animation is not my favorite genre, I really like Zootopia.

9. Titanic is a really good movie; ______________, it is not for anyone under the age of sixteen.

10. ______________ it is loved by fans today, Clue had a rough start when it opened in 1985.

Complete the sentences with although, despite/ in spite of, however/ nevertheless. (20 pts)

1. Leonardo Dicaprio is a talented actor; ______________________ , he only won an Oscar after six nominations.

2. ___________________ the negative reviews, Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales.

3. Linh wanted to see Wall- E. ________ the showing week fell on her semester examination.

4. ____________ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000 at the box.

5. Finding Nemo was a successful animation film_________¬¬¬¬_________ , its low budgets.

6. Out of Frica didn’t win any acting Oscars ______________ starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.

7. The film barely made back its budget. __________________, critics and fans had a lot of positive things to say about it.

8. _____________ animation is not my favorite genre, I really like Zootopia.

9. Titanic is a really good movie; ______________, it is not for anyone under the age of sixteen.

10. _______________ it is loved by fans today, Clue had a rough start when it opened in 1985.

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Điền although , despite/ in spite of or  however/nevertheless

1 leonardo dicaprio is a talented actor ;             , he only won an oscar after six nominations

2               the negative reviews , Jurassic World reach $1 billion in ticket sales

3    Linh wanted  to see Wall E  .                   , the showing week fell on her semester examinations

4                                 it has found its fans over time  , Empire Records only made $300000 at the box offfice

5  Finding nemo was a successful animation film                         its low budget 

6 Out of Africa didn't win any acting oscar                          starring   Merly Streep and Robert Redford 

7  The film barely made back its budget.                                             , critics and fans had a lot of  positive things to say about it

8                                           animation is not my favourite genre ,  i really like zootopia 

9 Titanic is a really good movie ;                          , it is not for anyone under the age of sixteen 

10                     it is loved by fans today , Clue had a rough start when it opened in 1985 

I . Complete the sentences with the type of films in the box:
( horror, animation, thriller, science- fiction, adventure, action, romantic, comedy, documantary,
romantic comedy)
1. A __________ is an exciting film, especially about murder or serious crimes
2. ___________ film features lots of monsters such as Frankenstein, or Dracula that make you scream
and be afraid, very afraid!
3. ______________ are sweet films that include romance, but also lots of funny moments as well
4. In general, _______________ make you laugh – a lot!
5. ________________ films are about imaginary events in the future or in outer space
6. A _______________ is a film that investigate some real – life story
7. In _______________ film the heroes have lots of battles, do incredible stunts and drive fast
8. ______________ films use computer graphics to make elaborate stories
9. ______________ films have a main character who’s usually either on a conquest or exploration
10. ______________ films are stories of people finding each other and falling in love.
II. Complete the sentences with although, despite/ in spite of, however/ nevertheless.
1. Leonardo Dicaprio is a talented actor; ______________________ , he only won an Oscar after six
nominations.
2.____ ____________ the negative reviews, Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales.
3.Linh wanted to see Wall-E. ____________________ ,theshowingweekfellonher
semesterexamination.
4.______________ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000 atthe box
office.
5. Finding Nemo was a successful animation film ------------------------------ its low budget.
6. Out of Africa didn’t win any acting Oscars ----------------------------------starring Meryl Streepand
Robert Redford.
7. The film barely made back its budget. ---------------------------------------- critics and fans had a lot of
positive things to say about it.
8. ______________animation is not my favorite genre, I really like Zootopia.
9. Titanic is a really good movie; ______________, it is not for anyone under the age of sixteen.
10. ______________ it is loved by fans today, Clue had a rough start when it opened in 1985.
III. Use the verbs in the blankets in their correct forms to complete the sentences:
1. What is the best horror movie you _____________________ (see) so far?
2. Tom Hanks _______________(win) an Oscar for playing Forrest Gump in 1994.
3. I ________________ (watch) a very interesting Korean drama at present.
4. Kong – Skull Island _____________________ (direct) by Jordan Vogt – Roberts.
5. The film was a commercial success although it __________________ (not receive) good reviews
from critics.
6. __________________ (your brother/ usually/ watch) movies at home or the cinema?
7. What __________________ (you/ do) tomorrow night?
8. Joanna ________________________ (not be) to the cinema since November.
9.The last film I ______________________ (see) at the cinema was an action film called Fast and
Furious.
9. Clint Eastwood became one of the most respected directors, in spite of ___________ (be)
known for his western.

1 we went out ..................the rain

A in spitte of B however C althuogh

2 We went out ...................it rained

A despite B although C however

3 She went on working ...................she was tired

A although B despite C however

4 The number of these endangered animals has multiplied over the last ten yeasr......................... there are good reasons for continuing their protection

A although B Nevertheless C despite

5 She went on working ....................the fact that she was tired

A despite B however C although

6... ..................she is nice girl, I don't quite like her

A although B despite C however

7 .....................it was expensive, it was a good watch

A however B although C despite

8 Profits hve increases over the past months...........we are not in a strong financial position

A although B nevertheless C In spite of

9 I didn't like the film ......................................,everybody else seemed to enjoy it.

A however B despite C in spite of

10 .........................I didn't like the film,everybody else seemed to enjoy it

A although B however C despite

11 We managed to do it,.........................the fact that he was not there

A although B despite C however

12 In the developing world salaries are now............................goods cannot always be produced more cheaply that may leads to famine

A although B nevertheless C despite

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

1.A lot of people loved the movie _________ it received bad reviews. A. However B. despite C. Although D. In spite 2. _________ watching the film twice, I didn’t understand it. A. Nevertheless B. Although C. However D. Despite3. _________ the plot was really good, the sound effect was terrible.A. In spite of B. Although C. However D. Despite4. _________ of the heavy rain, we all went to the cinema.A. In spite B. Although C. However D. Despite5. _________ being a comedy, the film has a sad ending. A. Nevertheless B. Although C. In spite D. Despite 6. The story line of the film is really good. _________, I didn’t like the acting. A. Nevertheless B. Although C. In spite D. Despite 7. _________ being in love, Jack and Rose cannot become a couple. A. Nevertheless B. Although C. In spite D. Despite 8. _________ some scenes in the movie were terrifying, I enjoyed it. A. Nevertheless B. Although C. In spite D. Despite 9. I still finished watching the film _________ of feeling tired. A. Nevertheless B. Although C. In spite D. However 10. _________ his age, Jackie Chan performs action scenes excellently. A. However B. Although C. In spite D. Despite 11. Frozen receives a lot of love from adults _________ being an animation. A. Nevertheless B. However C. In spite of D. Although

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