I) Change the concession to phrases
1) The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor
2) Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test
3) He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet
4) Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie
.In spite of their mother’s unhappiness, they held a party. -Though ……………………………………………………………..
3.We took many photographs even thought the sky was dark. -We took may photographs despite ………………………………………4.Despite her madness, he wanted to make friends with her. -Though…………………………………………………………………….
5.In spite of her poor memory, she tried to recount what happened to the police. -Although…………………………………………………………………
6.He passed the test even though he was frequently absent from class. -He passed the test in spite of………………………………………………
I) Change the concession to phrases
1) Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep
2) She attended the class although she didn't fell alert
3) The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to
4) She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it
5) Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying
6) Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile
6) Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile
Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets
1.Mary came to class late. he motorbike had a puncture. (because)
2. Nicks used to smoke. he seems to be in good heath. (although)
3. our team won by a large margin. no one thought we would win the championship.(but)
4 I could not see his face clearly. he was standing in the shadow. (so)
5.We couldn't get tickets. we queued for an hour. (in spite of)
6.the man spoke very slowly. he wanted me to understand wh he said. (so that)
7 she earned her living by selling newspaper. she got a B.A. degree. (even though)
8. our flight was delay. we decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since0
9. i enjoyed th film . the story was silly. (in spite of)
10 we live in the same street. we hardly ever see each orther. (despite)
11 my foot was injured . i managed to walk to the nearest village (although)
.12 they have very litter money. they are happy. (in spite of)
13 i got vry wet in the rain i had an umbrella (even though)
14 i couldn't sleep . i was tired (despite)
15 he liked th sweater. he decided not to buy it (though)
Viết lại câu có chứa từ trong ngoặc:
1."However fast I ran. I was always in the same place", she dreamt(although)
2.I neither love you nor I want to see you again(what's more)
3.Majorca is a paradise for tourist, this is the consequence of its popularity.(hence)
4.The cause of his death was a heart attack(due to)
5.As our business is going from bad to worse, we'll have to close down.(as a result)
6.We'll have to work hard at it because time is pressing on(so)
7.No matter how much you hate them, you'll have to live with them.(even it)
8.We'll have to take strics measures since the unemployment tales has increased(thus)
9.The lack of discipline was the reason they lost the battle(though)
10.Even thoug he was happy, he felt lonely at time(happy though)
11.In spite of being clever with his hands, he couldn't fix it(clever as)
12.The pad lock I bought wasn't big enough for the gate(but)
13.He couldn't live without hẻ, so he consented to all her wishes.(for)
give the correct form of the given words in brackets to complete the following sentences
1. residents insist on stopping relasing ------(pollute) into the atmosphere
2.The health service has to cope with a -----(break) of respiratol inflections
3.The thing i hate most about being unemployed is the ------(bore)
4.That diamond is a ----(price) antique
5. Our tomatoes are--- (ripe) nicely
6.------(theory), my old car is supposed to get 25 miles per gallon, but actually it gets only
7. Even though the remark was not -----(instend), it caused embarrassment
8.They said my illness was -----(imagine). Don't they realize I'm in a lot of pain ?
9. He spoke ----( sense) to her. and she began crying immediately
10. THe ---(simple) of her dress was in sharp contrast to the mansion she called home
15. Although she wore thick clothes, she got some sunburnt.
=> Despite……………………………………………………………
16. The weather was bad, but we went on a picnic to Sapa last week.
=> Though…………………………………………………………
=> Despite…………………………………………………………
17. Though he has a big house, he wants to live in the boarding house.
=> He has………………………………………,neverthless………
=> In spite of…………………………………………………………
Test 1
A 1. I(make)................................a cake when the light went out. I had to finish it in the dark.
2. The tailor said that my suitcase would be ready by Sunday. But when I (call)..................... on Monday he was still working on it.
3. Jack is trying to give up smoking. He (not have)..........................a cigarettle for a week.
4. When he (return).......................................I will give him the key.
5. You (wear)..................................your new hat when I (meet)..........................you yesterday
6. When it (rain)...................................she (carry)....................................an umbrella
7. The house (be) ...........................much smaller than he (think).............at first
8. While you (play)...................................the piano, I (write) .......................a letter
9. Before you (mention:đề cập)...............................him, I never (hear).............................of that author
10. I (sit).....................................down for a rest while the shoes (repair)...............................................
B
. 1. He has never had any accident. He is a ...................................drive. CARE
2. Please.................................your seat belt.(dây thắt an toàn)The plane is taking off. FAST
3. I was so much ...................................................by the film INTEREST
4. My car is much too.........................................to take on a long journey RELY
5. The old lady hid dấu all her..............................under the floor SAVE
6. In her..................................she was a well known athlete YOUNG
7. The gas from the chemical factory has caused serious............................. POLUTE
8. The restaurant is now under new.............................................................. MANAGE
9. The money will be refunded if the goods are not to your ............................. SATISFY
10. The goverment has promised to deal with giải quyết the problem of..........................among young people EMPLOY
Test 2
hear/ see/ watch + smd + V(0): xem ai làm gì/ It is no use+V-ing: vô ích làm việc gì
A. 1. Pardon me for (be).........................late. It is very kind of you (wait)............................for me
2. I got tired of (eat)........................since she kept (give)...................me the same food everyday.
3. I still remember (hear).........................her (sing).........................this song
4. I have to money left now. If I (have)..............................any, I (lend).........................you some
5. If he (work) ...............................hard, he (pass)........................the exam last week
6. I (return).....................the book as soon as I finish (read).........................it
7. You ever (try)..............................to give up (smoke)...................................?
8. Yes, I (try)...................................several time last year, but I (fail).......................................
9. You ever (be)............................to HCM City? Yes, I (go)......................there last month
10. Try (finish)..........................it. It is no use (complain)......................................................
B.
1. He used all his........................to force the door open STRONG
2. He was too............................................to tell his teacher about the stupid mistake SHAME
3. The police are interested in the sudden .............................of the valuable:có giá trị painting APPEAR
4. I believe you because I know you are ..................... TRUTH
5. I feel so .........................................that I'm going to bed SLEEP
6. The cost of ............................................must be paid by the buyer CARRY
7. It may be................................to forcebắt buộc them into making a decision, PRODUCE
and if you upset them they're quite likely to overact. counter-productive: phản tác dụng
8. Even the most .................................person ought to appreciateđánh giá the beauty of this music SENSE
9. In .................................to doing the cleaning, I make .the coffee ADD
10. Unfortunately, you'll be at a .......................if you can't drive ADVANTAGE
đố:
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai để nó có ý nghĩa tương tự như câu thứ nhất.)
1. The movie was very bad. I couldn’t see it.
- The movie was not ..................................................... .
2. “Shut the door but don’t lock it”, he said to us.
- He told ................................................................ .
3. The garage is going to repair our car next week.
We are going ...................................................................
4. In spite of his intelligence, he doesn’t do well at school.
- Although .......................................................................... .
5. You must see the headmaster.
- You’ve ............................................................................ .
6.Remember to check your flight numbers.
Don’t ...............................................................................
7.It was such bad news that Helen burst into tears.
The news .......................................................................
1. They have been living in Germany for 5 years.
-> It………………………………………………………………
2. I have never been to Paris before.
-> This is ………………………………………………………..
3. Although he was tired, he managed to finish the marathon race.
-> In spite of ……………………………………….
4. It isn’t necessary to finish the work today.
-> You don’t ………………………………………
5. Sally finally managed to get a job.
-> Sally finally succeeded…………………………………
6. That’s the last time I went to that restaurant.
-> I certainly ………………………………………
7. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
-> There’s …………………………………………
8. We arrived too late to see the first film.
-> We didn’t ……………………………………………..
9. He wrote the letter in two hours.
-> It took ……………………………………………….
10. We haven’t been to a concert for over a year.
-> The last time ……………………………………..
11. It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.
-> My father ……………………………………………….
12. The last time I went swimming was when I was in France.
-> I haven’t……………………………………………………..
13. You haven’t tided up this room for weeks.
-> It’s………………………………………….
14. He was last in touch with me three weeks ago.
-> He hasn’t………………………………………..
15. Mr. John hasn’t visited France since 1990.
-> Mr. John last………………………………………..
16. My father used to play football when he was young.
-> My father doesn’t ……………………………………………
17. We got lost in the jungle because we didn’t have a map.
-> Because of ………………………………………………..
18. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.
-> Although ……………………………………………
19. I don’t play tennis as well as you do.
-> You ………………………………………………….
20. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
-> She is ………………………………………
