They climbed the mountain.. ... it was very windy (because/while/when/if/although)
11. It was still painful, ____ I went to see a doctor.
A. so B. however C. but D. or
12. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.
A. but B. as C. so D. because
13. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
14. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
A. and B. or C. if D. since
15. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently.
A. also B. but also C. and D. so
16. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although B. Even though D. In spite of
17. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So b. As C. Though D. Even
18. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. Although C. While D. However
19. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so d. but
20. It’s cheap, _____ I don’t like it.
A. and B. because C. so d. however
11. It was still painful, ____ I went to see a doctor.
A. so B. however C. but D. or 12. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.
A. but B. as C. so D. because
13. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
14. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
A. and B. or C. if D. since 15. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently.
A. also B. but also C. and D. so
16. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although B. Even though D. In spite of
17. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So b. As C. Though D. Even
18. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. Although C. While D. However
19. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so d. but
20. It’s cheap, _____ I don’t like it. A. and B. because C. so d. however
Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the words provided.
1. Although the weather was bad, they climbed the mountain.
>> In spite of ……………………………………………………………………….……
2. In spite of the heavy rain, he still came to visit her.
>> Although ……………………………………………………………………………...
3. I can’t drive fast because the road is crowded.
>> Because of ……………………………………………………………………………
4. She won the title Miss World because of her intelligence.
>> Because ………………………………………………………………………………
5. The accident happened because of his carelessness.
>> Because ………………………………………………………………………………
6. He failed the final examination because he was lazy.
>> Because of ……………………………………………………………………………
1. Underline the correct word in bold in the following sentences.
1. The weather was nice.................(although/or/unitil)it was a bit cold
2. It was raining...............(however/because/so)I took my umbrella
3.We went to the restaurant..............(although/however/because0there was no food in the house.
4. I will tell you my plans.................(while/or/because)we are having dinner.
5. Andy was bored at school,.................(so/while/and)he left when he was sixteen
6. I didn't buy it........................(baecau/however/and)it was very expensive
7. John failed his history test....................(and/therefore/ỏ), he has to do the test again
8. She wants to prepare a five - food tray,.................(but/so/although)she hasn't got enough truit.
1. The weather was nice.................(although/or/unitil)it was a bit cold
2. It was raining...............(however/because/so)I took my umbrella
3.We went to the restaurant..............(although/however/because0there was no food in the house.
4. I will tell you my plans.................(while/or/because)we are having dinner.
5. Andy was bored at school,.................(so/while/and)he left when he was sixteen
6. I didn't buy it........................(baecau/however/and)it was very expensive
7. John failed his history test....................(and/therefore/ỏ), he has to do the test again
8. She wants to prepare a five - food tray,.................(but/so/although)she hasn't got enough truit.
1. Underline the correct word in bold in the following sentences.
1. The weather was nice.................(although/or/unitil)it was a bit cold
2. It was raining...............(however/because/so)I took my umbrella
3.We went to the restaurant..............(although/however/because0there was no food in the house.
4. I will tell you my plans.................(while/or/because)we are having dinner.
5. Andy was bored at school,.................(so/while/and)he left when he was sixteen
6. I didn't buy it........................(baecau/however/and)it was very expensive
7. John failed his history test....................(and/therefore/ỏ), he has to do the test again
8. She wants to prepare a five - food tray,.................(but/so/although)she hasn't got enough truit.
1. Underline the correct word in bold in the following sentences.
1. The weather was nice.................(although/or/unitil)it was a bit cold
2. It was raining...............(however/because/so)I took my umbrella
3.We went to the restaurant..............(although/however/because0there was no food in the house.
4. I will tell you my plans.................(while/or/because)we are having dinner.
5. Andy was bored at school,.................(so/while/and)he left when he was sixteen
6. I didn't buy it........................(baecau/however/and)it was very expensive
7. John failed his history test....................(and/therefore/ỏ), he has to do the test again
8. She wants to prepare a five - food tray,.................(but/so/although)she hasn't got enough truit.
11. It was still painful, ____ I went to see a doctor.
A. so B. however C. but D. or
12. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.
A. but B. as C. so D. because
13. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
14. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
A. and B. or C. if D. since
15. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently.
A. also B. but also C. and D. so
16. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although B. Even though D. In spite of
17. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So b. As C. Though D. Even
18. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. Although C. While D. However
19. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so d. but
20. It’s cheap, _____ I don’t like it.
A. and B. because C. so d. however
11. It was still painful, ____ I went to see a doctor.
A. so B. however C. but D. or
12. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.
A. but B. as C. so D. because
13. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
14. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
A. and B. or C. if D. since
15. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently.
A. also B. but also C. and D. so
16. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although B. Even though D. In spite of
17. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So b. As C. Though D. Even
18. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. Although C. While D. However
19. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so d. but
20. It’s cheap, _____ I don’t like it.
A. and B. because C. so d. however
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job?
Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite
12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
15. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
16. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather
C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes
C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic
C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
41. Although the sun was shining, __________.
A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot
42. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage.
A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of
43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.
A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of
44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
Mọi người giúp mình với, mình đang cần gấp, xin cảm ơn ạ
VII/ True or False
Liz had a very exciting summer holiday this year. His pen friends, Ba invited her to visit his family in the north of Hanoi . liz went by plane from New York to Vietnam. Ba met her at Noi Bai Airport and together they took a bus from Hanoi to his home village
One day, Ba and his family took Liz from a picnic in the mountain. They climbed a hig hill. From the top of the hill they had a wonderful view. In the distance they could see the sea. Then they visited the shrine of a Vietnamese hero and enjoyed the fresh air there. Liz was very sad when it was time to go back to New York and school. She is already looking forward to next summer when Liz is going to spend her holidays with Ba's family in Vietnam
*Questions :
1. Liz was invited to visit Ba's family in Vietnam
->…
2. Ba and Liz went to his home village by plane
->…
3. They enjoyed the mountain air because it was clean and pure
->…
4. Liz wants to visit his home village again
->…
VII/ True or False
Liz had a very exciting summer holiday this year. His pen friends, Ba invited her to visit his family in the north of Hanoi . liz went by plane from New York to Vietnam. Ba met her at Noi Bai Airport and together they took a bus from Hanoi to his home village
One day, Ba and his family took Liz from a picnic in the mountain. They climbed a hig hill. From the top of the hill they had a wonderful view. In the distance they could see the sea. Then they visited the shrine of a Vietnamese hero and enjoyed the fresh air there. Liz was very sad when it was time to go back to New York and school. She is already looking forward to next summer when Liz is going to spend her holidays with Ba's family in Vietnam
*Questions :
1. Liz was invited to visit Ba's family in Vietnam. T
2. Ba and Liz went to his home village by plane. F
3. They enjoyed the mountain air because it was clean and pure. No information
4. Liz wants to visit his home village again. T
Câu 6:Although the result was not as good as expected, the runner – up was very calm when it announced.
A. When the runner-up announced the result, he was very calm despite the fact the result was not very good.
B. The runner-up found his performance very low when they pronounced the result.
C. When the result was announced, the runner-up was very calm although the result was not as high was expected.
D. Instead of bad result, the runner-up was very calm when announcing the news.
Câu 6:Although the result was not as good as expected, the runner – up was very calm when it announced.
A. When the runner-up announced the result, he was very calm despite the fact the result was not very good.
B. The runner-up found his performance very low when they pronounced the result.
C. When the result was announced, the runner-up was very calm although the result was not as high was expected.
D. Instead of bad result, the runner-up was very calm when announcing the news.
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
1A
2C
3A
4D
5B
6D
7C
8A
9D
10A
11C
12B
13D
14B
15D
16D
17A
18C
19B
20D
Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.
- Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick. ( because of )
- Mary went to bed early becau she felt tired ( because of )
- She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold ( because of )
- John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard ( because of )
- She stayed at home because her mother was sick ( because of )
- I like him because his father is kind to me ( because of )
- I couldn't do the test because it was difficult. ( because of )
- Although I am hurry, I can't eat now ( despite )
- Despite the narrow streets,many people drive cars in this city ( although )
- In spite of the high prices,my daughters insist on going to the movie ( although )
- They worked very hard in spite of their old age ( although )
- What í the distance between Vinh anh Ha Noi city => How...........................
- I often walked to school when I was a student. => I used .......................
- Although they are short,they still love playing sports. ( In spite of )
Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.
- Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick. ( because of )
PETER DIDN'T GO TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY BECAUSE OF HIS SICKNESS.
- Mary went to bed early becau she felt tired ( because of )
MARY WENT TO BED EARLY BECAUSE OF HER TIREDNESS.
- She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold ( because of )
SHE DIDN'T GO TO THE CIRCUS WITH BETTY BECAUSE OF HAVING A BAD COLD.
- John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard ( because of )
JOHN SUCCEEDED IN HIS EXAM BECAUSE OF WORKING HARD.
- She stayed at home because her mother was sick ( because of )
SHE STAYED AT HOME BECAUSE OF HER MOTHER'S SICKNESS.
- I like him because his father is kind to me ( because of )
I LIKE HIM BECAUSE OF HIS FATHER 'S KINDNESS TO ME.
- I couldn't do the test because it was difficult. ( because of )
I COULDN'T DO THE TEST BECAUSE OF ITS DIFICULTY.
- Although I am hurry, I can't eat now ( despite )
- Despite the narrow streets,many people drive cars in this city ( although )
ALTHOUGH THE STREETS ARE NARROW, MANY PEOPLE DRIVES CARS IN THE CITY.
- In spite of the high prices,my daughters insist on going to the movie ( although )
ALTHOUGH THE PRICES IS HIGH, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
- They worked very hard in spite of their old age ( although )
ALTHOUGH THEY ARE OLD, THEY WORKED VERY HARD.
- What í the distance between Vinh anh Ha Noi city => How FARR IS IT FROM VINH TO HA NOI CITY ?
- I often walked to school when I was a student. => I used TO WALK TO SCHOOL WHEN I WAS A STUDENT.
- Although they are short,they still love playing sports. ( In spite of )
IN SPITE OF BEING SHORT, THEY STILL LOVE PLAYING SPORTS.