1, Although the film was silly, I enjoyed the film.
2, Overpopulation is a serious problem.
1) Although the film was silly, I enjoyed it
2) Over population is major problem
Fix :
2. Over population is a serious proplem , isn't it ?
1, Although the film was silly, I enjoyed the film.
2, Overpopulation is a serious problem.
1) Although the film was silly, I enjoyed it
2) Over population is major problem
Fix :
2. Over population is a serious proplem , isn't it ?
They have very little money. They are happy.(in spite of)
I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.(in spite of )
2/ Complete the sentenses , uusing althought , despite / in spite of . Sometime , two answers are possible. ( Ex.2/p.19 )
1. ______________ the story of the film was good , I didn't like the acting.
2. I went to see the film_______________ felling really tired 3. I really enjoyed the water war _____________ most of my friend said it wasn't a very good film.
4. _________________ careful preparation , they had a lot of difficulties in making a film
5. __________________ the film is griping , Tom slept from beginning
to end
3/ Complete the centences , using although , despite , in spite of , nevertheless , however,.... ( Ex. 4/p.20 )
1. The film didn't receive good reviews from critics __________________ , many people went to see it .
2. ___________________ the silly story , many people enjoyed the film
3. They spent millions of dollars on making the film ____________ , it wasn't as successful as expected
4. __________________ Joes is one of Spielberg's first films . It is one of his best .
5. __________________ the film was bit frightening . I really enjoyed
4/ Rewrite sentences using the words in brackets . Change other words in the sentences if necessary. ( Ex .3/p.20 )
1. I don't think Stallone is a very good actor . He was very good in the Rocky film . ( Although ) _____________________________________________
2. Many European film director have gone to Hollywood to make film . Few have had as much success as milos Forman . ( Although )
_____________________________________________
3. They watched film on DVD all night . They had to work the next day . ( despite )
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4. He has performed excellently in many films . He has never won an oscar for Best Actor . ( Although )
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5. The film begins with a terrible disaster . It has a happy ending ( in spite of )
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5/ Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences . Then compare your sentences with a partner ( Ex .5/p.20 )
1. I don't really like the film although __________________________________
2.They spent a huge amount of money on the film . However , __________________________________
3. The film was a great success in spite of _____________________________
4. The sound in the film is terrible . Nevertheless , _______________________________________
5. Although it is a horror film , ___________________________________
6. Despite his age , ______________________________________
1.we___to school two years ago. now i go to school on foot
A. used to cycle B. cycled C. ưas cycling D. went
2.my father used to go to work by môtrrbike. now he ___
A. cycled B. was cycling C. cycles D. used to cycle
3.___the film is a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it
A. however B. bevertheless C. although D. despite
4. ____ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film
A. in spite of b.although C.however D.nevertheless
5. the fil didn't receive good reviews from crritics___, many people saw it
A.although B.in spite of C.despite D.however
Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa của câu không đổi:
1) She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once
=> In spite of ..........................................................................................................
2) This is his first role. His acting is excellent
=> This is .........................................................
3) The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great success
=> Despite ....................................................................................................
4) It is a horror film. He laughed a lot
=> Although ...........................................
5) The story of the film wasn't good. I enoyed the acting
=> Although .........................................................................
I. Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.
1. ___ the story of the film was good, I didn't like the acting.
2. Iwent to see the film ___ feeling really tired.
3. Ireally enjoyed the Water War ___ most of my friends said it wasn't a very good film.
4. ___ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
5. ___ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.
1.John can't get tickets despite he has queued for an hour. Correct/Incorrect
2.The ending of the film is predictable. However, I enjoyed it. Correct/Incorrect
3.Although her good salary, she gave up her job. Correct/Incorrect
4. I haven't won yet nevertheless I will keep trying. Correct/Incorrect
5.I don't really like the film although most critics say it is a must-see film Correct/Incorrect
6.The effect in the film is amazing. Although the acting is terrible. Correct/Incorrect
7.In spite of it is a comedy, I don't find it funny. Correct/Incorrect
8.She performed excellently in many films. However, she hasn't ever won an Oscar for Best Actress. Correct/Incorrect
II. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1. I couldn’t sleep. I was very tired. (despite)
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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)
............
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7. - “Do you like seeing a film?” - “ ”
A. No, I don’t like it at all B. Sure. What film shall we see?
C. Who is in it? D. I’m sorry, I can’t.
8. being frightened by the images, Lan still liked the film so much.
A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. Nevertheless☆
9. is La Tomatina celebrated? - Every August.
A. Where B. Why C. When D. Which
10. My father liked the of that singer.
A. perform B. performer C. performance D. performing
11. Does your bike ever down on the way to school?
A. break B. take C. do D. turn
12. I go on foot when I was in primary school.
A. used to B. break C. can D. may
13. Give a before you turn left or right.
A. sign B. turn C. sound D. signal
14. A lot of dancers go to Rio de Janeiro to the Carnival.
A. attend B. join C. perform D. appear
15. the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.
A. Therefore B. Despite C. However D. Although
Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1. I couldn’t sleep. I was very tired.(despite)
_____________________________________________________________________
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)
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