In spite of being quite poor, the villagers live a happy and healthy way
In spite of being quite poor, the villagers live a happy and healthy way
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1.Although the villagers are quite poor,they live a happy and healthy way
In spite of....................................................................................................
2.Romantic films interest me more than was films
I find............................................................................................................
3.How long is it since you built this stilt house?
When...........................................................................................................
1. Valencia is a fantastic place although/ despite being too hot in July and August
2. Cars are very useful in the city though/ in spite of they are expensive.
3. She’s a great person in spite of/ even though getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
4. In spite of/ despite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
5. The best things in life are free though/ even though love is often very expensive
6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day despite/ though the time difference.
7. In spite/ In spite of losing her way twice, she arrived safely.
8. Although/ in spite of the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.
9. Despite/ although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.
10.We stayed up late, in spite of/ although we were tired
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
I’m Bing. My grandmother told me that our village used to be very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has changed a lot. People live in big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the news on the radio or watch TV for entertainment. All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the roads so that the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains.
Question: Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud.
A. True
B. False
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
I’m Bing. My grandmother told me that our village used to be very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has changed a lot. People live in big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the news on the radio or watch TV for entertainment. All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the roads so that the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains.
Question: Bing’s village used to be poor in the past.
A. True
B. False
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)
1. Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced.
-> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….
2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.
-> No sooner…………………………………………………………………...
3. As Mike earned more money, he bought more clothes.
-> The …..………………………………………………………………………
4. Who often makes people in your class laugh ?
-> By .………………………………………………………………………….
5. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai ? ” Said Nam
-> Nam offered …………………………………………………………………
6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
-> He denied ……………………………………………..…………..
7. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
-> At no time …………………………………………………………………..
8. No one has seen Hoa since her birthday.
-> The last time Hoa .. …………………………………………………………
9. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.
-> The boys would rather ……………………………………………………..
10. Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either
-> Neither............................................................................................................
II. Complete the sentences, using the given words. (1.0point)
1. Mr.Brown / teach English/ six years now.
…………………………..……………………………………………………
2. The recent earthquake/ cause/ serious damage/ Japan’s economy.
…………………………..……………………………………………………
3. If/ I/ you/ I/ take/ public transport/ school/ avoid traffic jams/ save energy.
…………………………..……………………………………………………
4. It/ essential that/ the boy/ have/ good command/ English.
…………………………..……………………………………………………
5. We/ having/ very good/ time/ together/ help us/ strengthen/ friendship.
…………………..……………………………………………………………
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
I’m Bing. My grandmother told me that our village used to be very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has changed a lot. People live in big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the news on the radio or watch TV for entertainment. All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the roads so that the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains.
Question: Now people still live in mud houses.
A. True
B. False
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
I’m Bing. My grandmother told me that our village used to be very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has changed a lot. People live in big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the news on the radio or watch TV for entertainment. All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the roads so that the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains.
Question: Their lives were very simple.
A. True
B. False
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
I’m Bing. My grandmother told me that our village used to be very poor many years ago. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day but they could not earn enough for their living. Their lives were very simple. Many people had to live in houses made of straw and mud. Nowadays my village has changed a lot. People live in big brick houses. In the evening, they can listen to the news on the radio or watch TV for entertainment. All people in my village try their best to make their living better. They raise and resurface the roads so that the roads will not be muddy and flooded after it rains.
Question: The road has been renovated to improve living standard.
A. True
B. False
IX. Complete the sentences, using although + a clause of despite/ in spite of + a noun phrase from the box.
Ben Stiller was the star of this movie the fact that they split up over forty years ago those poor reviews Meryl Streep is most well know for her many Oscar-worthy performances I didn’t find the film at all frightening being a well-reviewed hit knowing it is not true most critics agreed that the film was her best ever |
1. ___________, my brother was so scared that he couldn’t watch it.
2. I was disappointed by her performance___________
3. Courage Under Fire didn’t win an Oscar___________
4. ___________, it was Ferrel who stole the show.
5. The movie had a successful box-office performance___________
6. ___________, the Beatles are still incredibly popular.
7. ___________, her status was reaffirmed after the hug box-office success of Mama Mia!.
8. We jump or yell when we see a horror movie ___________
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III. Underline the correct words.
1. In Rio, some people are healthy/wealthy, but there are poor people who live in slums.
2. The first symptom of the hunger/ disease is a very high temperature.
3. Poverty can affect/ effect anyone, regardless of age, race or gender.
4. Millions of Africans were sold into slavery/ poverty between the 17 th and 19 th centuries.
5. He was sent to prison for a criminal/ crime that he didn’t commit.
6. Our yard is peaceful/ spacious enough for a swimming pool.
7. The accident has blocked/ stopped two lanes of traffic on the freeway.
8. Russia has a population density/ diversity of just 8 people per square kilometer.
9. Brazil’s population is very diverse/ dangerous, comprising many races and ethnic groups.
10. Homeless people need better access to healthcare/ malnutrition.