1 If I were free today, I could go fishing with my friends
2 Although William had a bad cold, he still went to work
3 John has been a television present for 5 years
· 1Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
11. Despite being tired, he walked to the station
12. The children slept well despite the noise.
13. in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
14. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
15. Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies.
16. The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time
17. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
18. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
19. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
21. In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves
22. Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August
23. She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
24. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
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25. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
26. The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive
27. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day
though the time difference
28. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
29. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
30. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
31. We stayed up late, although we were tired.
32. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
33. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
34. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
35. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
36. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
37. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
38. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals.
39. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
40. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
41. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat.
42. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
45. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
46. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
47. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
48. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentences.
1. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.
-> Although ..............................
2. David has good relationship with most of his colleagues.
-> David gets ..............................
3. Lan was ill, so she didn't go to dong Ho village with her friends.
-> Because ..............................
4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.
-> The children are looking ..............................
5. I'll give you a call immediately I have finished my work.
-> As soon ..............................
21. Although the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time.
A B C D
22. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.
A B C D
23. Though he loves her very much, but he can’t talk to her.
A B C D
24. She always behaves childishly despite she has grown up.
A B C D
25. Although the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A B C D
/ Rewrite sentences using “ If”
1. I do not often write to my friends because I am so busy with my work.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Nick can’t find the way because he does not have a map.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I don’t have a dictionary, so I can’t look the words up.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Don’t be impatient, or you will make regrettable mistakes.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5.Although the weather was cold, they still went fishing.
-> In spite of ___________________________________________
1. You will get a good result in the final exam if you study hard
-]Unless...........
2.I'm sorry. I can't go out with you now
-] I wish ................
3. I usually went fishing with my friends when i was a small boy
-] I used .............
4.It took them many days to clean everything after the flood
-] They spent.........
5.The book is really interesting . Tom gave me the book yesterday
-] The book which..........
6.He is too young to go to shool
-]He isn't ..........
7.Out new library was built last year
-] They...............
8.'' I am strong enough to do this job '' Said the man
-] The man said............
9.It rain heavily so we didn't go on picnic
-] Because...........
10.They want to sit in the morning sunlight
-] They enjoy..........
11. She started learning engish three years ago
-] She has .............
12. When i was young i usually listened to music
-] I used ...............
13. My room and my older sister's are not the same
-] My room is different ...........
14. We can't afford to buy the car
-] The car........
15. Hai is the most intelligent in this class
-] No students in.............
1. It's my opinion that you should have more physical activities
If I
2. William said, "Why don't we invite some friends for a game of bowling?
William suggested
3. Although she is in poor health, she still perseveres in her studies.
Despite her
Write wishes in these situations:
Ex: I don’t know many friends. →I wish I knew many friends.
1. Her English is bad. → She wishes ……………………………………………………
2. I am not able to help you. →I wish ……………………………………………………
3. He cannot go to her party. →He wishes ………………………………………………
4. My father can buy this house. → I wish ………………………………………………
5. Nam lives far from school. →Nam wishes ……………………………………………
6. I do not have many friends. →I wish …………………………………………………
7. The weather is bad today. →I wish ……………………………………………………
8. Hoa is not able to speak English well. →Hoa wishes …………………………………
9. I cannot understand this lesson. →I wish ………………………………………………
10. He can be angry sometimes. →I wish ………………………………………………
11. Nam draws badly. →Nam wishes ……………………………………………………
12. I do not know many friends. →I wish ………………………………………………
13. My father must work on Sunday. → I wish ……………………………………………
14. Their father will sell this car. →They wish ………………………………………………
15. My friends will not visit me tomorrow. →I wish ………………………………………
16. It is raining. → I wish ……………………………………………………
1. This is the first time they have experienced the wonderful feeling in space.
=> They have
2. Life in the countryside isn’t as stressful as life in the city.
=> Life in the city is
3. Although Minh had a bad cold, he still went to school.
=> In spite
