1. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. (not only ... but also)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The underground is quick. It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
10. The boy is intelligent. He is hard-working, too. (both ... and)
…………………………………………………………………………………….

1/ Mai was sick, so she could not go to work. → Because ……………………………………………………………………………….

2. The last time he met his brother was 5 years ago → He hasn’t ……………………………………………………………………………….

3. Mary went out because she finished her homework.(so) → Lan ………………………………………………………………………………….

4. She is interested in doing morning exercise. → She likes …………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Nam is taller than any students in his class → Nam is the ……………………………..……………………………………..………………

6. When is your birthday ? → What …………………………………….……………………………………………………?

7. He looks after the sick people (Rewrite the sentence/ Viết lại câu) → He takes ……………………………………………………………………………………….

8. How far is it from your house to your school ? (Answer the question) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. Her new school is different with her old school (Find and correct mistake) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. What about going to the movies ? → Why …………………………………………………..……………………….……………? 

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer
1. Mai told me, " I am not good at Maths".
     A. Mai told me I was not good at Maths.
     B. Mai told me she was not good at Maths.
2. She asked me, "why didn't yoy go to school yesterday?"
     A. She asked me why I hadn't gone to school the day before.
     B. She asked me why hadn't I gone to school the day before.
3. The teacher told the class, "You should practise speaking English more".
     A. The teacher askef the class to practise speaking English more.
     B. The teacher advised the class to prractise speaking English more.
4. His mother asked him, "Don't make a mess in your room".
     A. His mother ask him to make a mess your room.
     B. His mother asked him not to make a mess in his room.
5. Jim wondered, "where should I begin?"
     A. Jim wondered where to begin.
     B. Jim wondered where ho should begin.

WRITING

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

XI. Read the passage and answer the questions below:

          Angela Duffy is a schoolgirl from Liverpool. She wants to be a doctor. "I'm going to medical school next year. It's a long course- about six years- but I'm going to work very hard. It is a difficult job, but I like working with people, and I like the idea of working in a caring profession." She says that later she would like specialize and perhaps be a vet. "I love animals, and looking after them would be wonderful".

          Angela's sister is studying marketing at university. She enjoys traveling, and would probably like to work for a tour company. "I'm not sure yet exactly what I want to do. After univesity, I'm going to have a year off, and I'm going around the world with another girl. We hope to find work on the way".

1. How long is Angela going to study at medical school?

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

2. Is working as a doctor hard work?........................................................

3. Why does Angela want to be a vet?

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

4. What does Angela's sister do?

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

5. Who is she going round the world with?

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

XII. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning:

2.  My house is not as large as your house.

→  Your house is……………………………… .....................................

3. Mrs. Nga teaches English. Mrs. Huong teaches English, too.

→ Mrs. Huong teaches the…….………….............................................................

4. The last time I ate this food in January 

→ I haven't .............................................................................................

5. Khanh is a better painter than Giang.

→ Giang can’t…………………….......................................................................

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 _______________________________________________________

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 _______________________________________________________

1. She ( not go)........to work last weekend

2. Last monday , they (not/play)...................sports

3.The match ( just/star)...........our team is playing very well

4. My uncle used to ( go)................fishing when he was a child 

5.(You/buy).....................a new laptop yet?

6. What time............you (leave)..............home for school yesterday?

7. ....................(you/ever/drive)on the wrong side of the road?

8. My family ..................(fly) back from our Hong Kong holiday two days ago

9. Right now, the students..............(learn) road signs in the schoolyard

10. If have enough money,i............(buy) a racing car