Write the second sentences in such a way that the meanings stay the same as the first ones :
1. Because the weather was cold, they stayed at home.
=> The weather ......................
=> They stayed at home because of .............................
2. Because Mr. Ba is old, he can't join the game.
=> Mr Ba is ........................
=> Mr Ba can't join the game because of ....................
3. Because it was raining heavily, the game was cancelled.
=> It was .....................
=> Because of ......................
4. He wasn't successful because he was not hard enough.
=> He was not ..................
=> He wasn't successful because of .........................
5. He came late because his bike was broken.
=> His bike was ..................
=>He came late because of .......................
6. Although the sea was rough, the fishermen went fishing. (despite)
7. Though the test was difficult, we could finish it. (despite)
8. Though Mr Brown is old, he runs 5km every morning. (despite)
9. Although he tried hard, he was unsuccessful. (in spite of)
10. Even though he has a well-paid job, he wants to move to another company. (despite)
11. Though he is young, he is successful in business. (despite)

Choose the best answer

1. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.

C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.

D. A & B are correct.

3. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.

4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school.

B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm.

B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm.

D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

6. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.

A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.

B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did.

C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go.

D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish.

8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.

A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker.

B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job.

C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job.

D. He is too bad to get the job.

9. He was very tired but he kept on working.

A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.

B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.

C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.

D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.

10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.

A. We enjoyed boring trips.

B. We are bored with the trip.

C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring.

D. The trip bored us.

11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.

C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.

D. B & C are correct.

12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.

A. He feels unhappy because of his richness.

B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.

C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy.

D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.

13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station.

A. Although my grandfather is very old, he can walk to the station.

B. My grandfather can walk to the station despite the fact that he is very old.

C. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the station.

D. All are correct.

14. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.

A. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

B. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

C. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

D. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

15. Although he has a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

A. In spite of having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

B. Despite the fact having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

C. He isn’t happy in his job because he doesn’t have a good job.

D. He isn’t happy in his job in spite of he doesn’t have a good job.

I . Change the sentences using the expression in brackts

1. Tom will not pass the examination though he studied well ( Despite )

2. In spite of not being very hot . The children were playing outside ( Although )

3 . Despite his hard life he studied very well ( Though )

4. In spite of living in poverty they were always advied ( Although )

5. She is still fat though she has been on a dict for 2 years ( Despite )

6. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his homework ( In spite of )

7. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car ( Despite )

8. Despite his age Mr. Pike runs 5 kms everyday ( Although )

9. Though I had a terrible cold , I went to school yesterday ( In spite of )

Đọc đoạn văn sau đó trả lời câu hỏi dưới đây.

Mr. Brown, 45 years old, is a teacher. He is an Englishman, but he lives in France, in the village of Yerville. Mr. Brown lives in France, but he works in England.
Every Monday he leaves home at 2.30 in the morning and drives 101 miles from his village to Boulogne, where he leaves his car and catches the ferry to Folkestone. Then he catches the train to Maidstone in Kent and arrives at Manor school at 8.25. He teaches French from 9.00 in the morning to 3.30 in the afternoon, and then leaves school. He stays in Maidstone and only comes home on Friday every week.

1. How old is Mr. Brown ?
2. Where does he work ?
3. What time does he go to work on Monday ?
4. How does he travel to Boulogne ?
5. Does he come home on Sunday or Friday every week ?

1. Our meeting started half an hour late.... an earthquake

A. since B. on account C. because of D. for

2. Although the traffic was bad, I managed to arrive on time

A. Despite of the traffic, I managed to arrive on time

B. In spite the traffic, I managed to arrive on time

C. In spite of the traffic, I managed to arrive on time

D. In spite of the traffic, I manage to arrive on time

3. ...his old age, Mr Brown goes jogging every day

A. In spite B. Although C. However D. Despite

4. She applied for the job as a personal manager....she liked meeting people

A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Because of

5. .......they thought the exams had been easy, they all failed

A. Although B. Even though C. Though D. All are correct

(MONG CÁC BẠN GIÚP MÌNH NHA)

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa của câu không thay đổi:

1) Tom failed the exam because of his laziness

=> Because Tom ................................................

2) Although it rained heavy, we went to Hoa's birthday party

=> In spite ................................................................................

3) Despite his intelligent, he doesn't study well at school

=> Even ............................................................................

4) Although his leg was broken, he managed to get our of the car

=> In spite ......................................................................................

5) Despite his age, Mr. Thanh runs five kilometers every morning

=> Even ......................................................................................

6) In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi

=> Although ..............................................................................................................

7) Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert

=> Despite ..........................................................................................

1. Although the rain is heavy , she still goes to work

-> In........................................................................

2. He runs fast despite his old age

-> Although.............................................................

3. Mr Tuan started teaching in this school in 2015

-> Mr Tuan.................................................................

4. My bike is different from hers (as)

-> My bike............................................................

5. I write faster than he does (NOT)

-> He........................................................

6. Alice hasn't gone shopping for 2 weeks

-> The last..................................................