38.of having an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
39.to collect stamps.
38.of having an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
39.to collect stamps.
1My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.( despite \ in spite of )
2..I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella.( despite \ in spite of )
3.I don't think stallone is a very good actor . He was very good in the rocky films ( despite \ in spite of )
4Many European film directors have gone to Hollywood to make films. Few have had as much success as Milos Forman. ( despite \ in spite of )
5He has performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor ( despite \ in spite of )
6 we don't enjoy eating at the restaurant . the severs are nice.( despite \ in spite of )
7 everybody likes him . he is unfriendly .( despite \ in spite of )
8.she isn't good maths . she got a 9 on the final test ( despite \ in spite of )
9 she didn't get the job. she had all the necessary qualifications( despite \ in spite of )
V. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:
1. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)
2. I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)
3. What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)
4. The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)
5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)
6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).
7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)
8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently. (despite)
9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)
10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)
1. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang ?
=> How far ........
2 . We often cycled to school two years ago
=> We used ........
3. He set off early , but he arrived late
=> Although .......
4 . We started living here fifteen years ago
=> We have .........
5. I often walked to school when I was a student
=> I used......
6 . Although they are short , they still love playing sports
=> In spite of .....
7. I had an umbrella, but I got very wet in the rain
=> Although ........
8 . Learning English is very important
=> It 's ......
9 . She has never met him before
=> It's the first time.....
1.I don’t have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
A. I don’t use to collect stamps when I was in primary school.
B. I didn’t use to collect stamps when I was in primary school.
C. I used to collect stamps when I was in primary school.
D. I use to collecting stamps when I was in primary school.
2.Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
A.Despite being sad, Mary managed to smile.
B.Despite being sad, she managed to smile.
C.In spite of being sad, she managed to smile.
D.In spite being sad, Mary managed to smile.
3.It is about 120 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau.
A.The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau are about 120 kilometres.
B. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau are 120 kilometres.
C.The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau is 120 kilometres.
D. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau is about 120 kilometres.
4. Mr Minh teach Maths in this school.
A. Maths are taught in this school by Mr Minh.
B. Maths teaches in this school Mr Minh.
C. Maths is taught in this school by Mr Minh.
D. Maths is teach in this school by Mr Minh.
5.The last time I saw her was a week ago.
A. I haven’t seen her for a week.
B. I haven’t seen her a week ago.
C. I didn’t see her for a week.
D. I didn’t see her a week ago.
Make one sentences from two . Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1.they have very little monney.They are happy
In spite of.....................................................................................................................................................................
2.My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village
Although......................................................................................................................................................................
3.I enjoyed the film. The story was silly
In spite of......................................................................................................................................................................
4.We live in the same street.We hardly ever see each other
Despite...........................................................................................................................................................................
5.I got very wet in the rain . I was only out for five minutes
Even though....................................................................................................................................................................
Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences
1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )
2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )
3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )
4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )
5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )
6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )
7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )
8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )
9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )
10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )
11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH )
12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )
13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )
14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )
15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )
16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )
17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )
18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )
19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )
Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1 I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.
Despite I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.
2. They have very little money. They are happy.
In spite of ...............................................................................................................
3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.
Although ...................................................................................................................
4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.
In spite of ....................................................................................................................
5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
Despite .........................................................................................................................
6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.
Even though ...............................................................................................................
Question VII. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of __________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of __________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of __________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
àAlthough_____________________________________________________________
7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
àIn spite of_____________________________________________________________
8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
àDespite_______________________________________________________________
Rewrite each sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.
1. I am sorry I don't have time to come and help you with your homework.
=> I wish _______
2. ''Why don't we go out for a while?''
=> He guggested __________
3. He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet.
=> He got ___________
4. At the weekend I get up later than during the week.
=> During the week I _______________
l. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang ?
-> Did you use to....
2. Linda doesn't live with her parents anymore.
-> Linda used to....
3. I don't have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
-> I used to....
4. He isn't a poor man anymore, but he becomes a rich businessman.
-> He used to....
5. They didn't often go to the cinema every sunday last year.
-> They didn't use to...
7. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now l don't
-> I used to ....
8. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren't any.
-> There used to...