Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy
a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite
2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.
a. Although b. However c. And d. So
3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat
a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and
4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.
a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so
5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager
a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite
6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although
7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.
a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of
8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.
a. however b. but c. despite d. because of
9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.
a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of
SECTION B: VOCABULARY &GRAMMAR:
I. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
33.__________ the traffic was bad, I arrived on time. 33….
A. Despite B. In spite of C.However D. Although
34.Please tell him to __________ the light. It is getting dark. 34…
A. turn on B. turn up C. turn over D. turn off
35 .An is a hard-working student. I think An___________ pass the exam easily. 35…
A. would B. has C. was D. will
36..In order to save energy, don’t forget to __________ the lights before you leave.
A. turn B. turn on C. turn off D. turn of 36…
37. If people need money badly, they may commit ____________. 37…
A. criminals B. crime C. criminate D. criminalist
38. The city is facing serious ____________ problems. 38…
A. polluted B. polluting C. pollute D. pollution
39 “Hi, Bill. Congratulations!” “___________.” 39…
A. I’m sorry B. Thank you C. My pleasure D. You’re welcome.
40. Peter never goes to school late, _________ he? 40…
A. does B. did C. doesn’t D. didn’t
41. Over population is causing __________ problems than we can imagine. 41….
A. more B. less C. fewer D. worse
42. They prefer to go _________ their car than __________ the train. 42….
A. by-on B. in-on C. by-in D. in-in
43.The boys __ home for lunch because they are planning to visit the hydro power station.
A.have not come B.do not come C.will not be coming D.is not coming 43...
44.They ________ a test tomorrow; we don’t want to disturb them. 44...
A.will be having B.will have C.have D.had
45.They _______ that we have gone without telling them. 45…
A.thought B.are thinking C.will be thinking D.think
46.________ you ______ up this book for me, please? 46...
A.Are … going to wrap B.Will … be wrappingC.Will … wrap D.Have … wrapped
47.At 7.00 tomorrow, you ___________ to school. 47…
A.cycle B.will cycle C.will be cycling D.will be cycled
48.Solar energy ___________ by many countries in the world in he future. 48…
A.use B.will use C.will be using D.will be used
49.We __________ to school two years ago. Now I go to school on foot. 49…
A.used to cycle B.cycled C.was cycling D.went
50.My father used to go to work by motorbike. Now he __________. 50....
A.cycled B.was cycling C.cycles D.used to cycle
51.We will go on holiday with some friends of __________. 51..
A.our B.ours C.us D.we
52.A friend of __________ is coming to stay with me next month. 52..
A.me B.my C.I D.mine
53.What shall we do this evening? – We __________ to the cinema. 53...
A.go B.could go C.could have gone D.will be going
54.Careless driving __________ accidents on the road. 54....
A.will cause B.have caused C.is causing D.is going to cause
55.Nuclear power __________ in the future. 55....
A.will replace B.replaced C.will be replaced D.replaces
56. - Shall we go to the "Travelling in the future" exhibition? - ________________ 56….
A. Great idea! Let's go. B. Not really.
C. Not too bad. And you? D. See you then.
57. - What's on the television tonight? -_________________ 57….
A. I will go to the cinema. B. At half past nine.
C. The film is good. D. A football match after the news.
58. Remember to __________ the light before going to bed. 58….
A. turn on B. stop C. turn D. turn off
59. We are looking for cheap, clean and ................ sources of energy. 59….
A. serious B. dangerous C. effective D. efficient
60. By the middle of the 21st century, people in developing countries ................. 60….
more renewable energy.
A. used B. have used C. uses D. will be using
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using: BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH / IN
SPITE OF
1. ________ a diamond is extremely hard, it can be used to cut glass.
2. ________ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
3. ________ he was seriously ill, they took them to the hospital.
4. The airport is being built ________ the residents’ objection.
5. My registration was cancelled ________ I didn’t pay my fees on time.
6. The nurse didn’t bring Mr. Hill a glass of water ________ he asked her three times.
7. ________ the fact that the weather was terrible, the flight was delayed.
8. The good were never delivered ________ the promise we had received.
9. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink ________ it is polluted.
10. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
11. When Marge heard the loud crash, she ran outside in the snow ________ she wasn’t wearing
any shoes.
12. ________ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
13. ________ computers offer many advantages, many people use them.
14. ________ his lack of time, he finished the report on time.
15. Cats can’t see red ________ it’s a bright color.
16. Rice grows well here ________ the warm and wet weather.
17. The student arrived late ________ the traffic jam.
18. I didn’t get the job ________ I had all necessary qualifications.
19. ________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. John has to sit in the front row in class ________ he has poor eyesight.
21. Mark’s doctor has advised him to exercise regularly ________ he is overweight.
22. ________ his shoes were wet and muddy, Brian walked right into the house and cross the
carpet.
23. I couldn’t get to sleep last night ________ the noise in the next apartment.
24. ________ having very little money, they are happy.
25. It was difficult to deliver the letter ________ the sender had written the wrong address on the
envelope.
26. Louie didn’t iron his shirt ________ it was wrinkled.
27. ________ the flat was rather small, they didn’t buy much furniture.
28. He was unable to complete in the match ________ an ankle injury.
29. The patient is in a stable condition ________ having lost a lot of blood.
30. The accident happened ________ the driver’s carelessness.
31. Colette didn’t go to the dentist ________ she had a toothache.
32. They went on playing the match ________ the bad weather.
33. Eric went on a diet ________ he wanted to lose weight.
34. ________ Jenifer has a high fever, she is going to the doctor.
35. ________ the basketball game was over, the fans stayed in their seats cheering.
36. ________ my clothes were wet from the rain, I didn’t change them.
37. ________ Susan exercises every day, she is in great shape.
38. ________ Nick isn’t tall, he can reach the ceiling by standing on a chair.
39. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners ________ they have a keen sense of smell.
40. ________ Maya is very intelligent, her parents want to put her in an advanced program at
school.
Exercise 2: ALTHOUGH + S + V đổi thành IN SPITE OF/DESPITE + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE/ V-ING hoặc ngược lại
1. Although the test was difficult, Jack tried to finish it.
2. He took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
3. Although he is poor, he always leads an honest life.
4. She went on walking although she was terribly tired
5. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
6. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
7. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
8. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
9. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
10. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
11. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
12. We couldn't get tickets although we queued for an hour.
13. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
14. Although they have little money, they are very happy.
15. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their tasks.
16. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
17. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.
19. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write anymore
20. Although he has a very responsible job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
21. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
22. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day.
23. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school.
24. I didn’t get the job although I had all necessary qualifications.
25. She managed to walk to the next village, despite her injured foot.
26. In spite of his continual failure, he has never been disappointed.
27. In spite of the delay caused by fog, they arrived on time,
28. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
29. It is still warm although the temperature has dropped.
30. Although he got an English name, he is in fact German.
Exercise 4: Multiple choices
1. He drives to work every day.............. his office is only three minutes walk from his home.
A. so B. because C. although D. because of
2. He recognized her at once............. the fact that he hadn’t seen her for several years.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. even though
3. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
A. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. If it didn’t rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
C. Despite the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.
D. If it hadn’t been for the heavy rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
4. He refused to give up work,................ he ‘s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. in spite of
5. Although he had a good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
A. In spite of his good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
B. He wasn’t able to get a job because he had a good education.
C. It is difficult for him to get a job owing to his good education.
D. Whatever education he had, he could get a job.
6. Although he tried hard,...............................
A. he failed B. but he failed C. yet he failed D. however he failed
7. The boy was happy................... he had done a good job.
A. although B. because C. because of D. unless
8. He lost his job........... his laziness.
A. because of B. in spite of C. despite D. as well as
9. ............ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. because of
10. It was very cold ...........she didn’t put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. because D. although
11. ............., he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
12. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
A. even if B. if C. in case D. despite
13. .............. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. However B. But for C. because of D. In spite of
14. In spite ............., the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. raining
15. .............. he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. although
16. He was offered the job................. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
17. I couldn’t read the letter ............. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
18. Although the sun was shining, ......................................
A. it was very hot B. but it was very hot
C. it wasn’t very hot D. yet it was very hot
19. I’m learning English.............. I want to get a better job.
A. therefore B. or C. because D. but
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20. Despite (A) the sun was shining (B), it wasn’t warm enough (C) for our children to go swimming (D).
21. Despite of (A) his age (B), he works (C) very hard (D).
22. Although he was (A) very bad-tempered (B), but (C) everyone liked (D) him.
23. She didn’t understand what (A) you said (B) because of (C) she was deaf (D).
24. I enjoyed the (A) lecture, because (B) didn’t understand (C) everything (D).
25. Because (A) their financial problems, they couldn’t (B) send their children to (C) a better (D)
school.
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V. Complete the sentences, using although, despite, in spite of, however, or nevertheless.
1. ……………………………………….…... It was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.
2. My father is very busy. ……………………..., he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
3. Some English words have the same pronunciation ………………….. they are spelled differently, for example, dear and deer.
4. I was cold and wet. ……………………….., Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
5. I think I did OK in my speech last night ………………………… I’d had almost no sleep for 24 hours.
6. Carol arrived at the meeting …………………………………………..I asked her not to be there.
7. The sky was grey and cloudy. ………………………………………….., we went to the beach.
8. It looks like they’re going to succeed ………………………………….. their present difficulties.
9. ………………………………..there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
10. …………………………………………………….… I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer it.
11. ……………..….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
12. ………………………………….….he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
13. She failed the test ……………………………………………………………… she studies hard.
14. Everyone thought she would accept the offer. ………………………………., she turned it down.
15. We enjoyed our holiday ………………………………………………………………….. the rain.
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II. Choose the best option to complete the sentence 1. I used to go on foot to school when I was…..…. primary school. A. At B. in C. On D. of 2. The new school is too far………walk now. A. For B. to C. from D. at 3. How ……..does it take you from your school to the market? A. Much B. many C. long D. often 4. Sometimes, when …..are traffic jams, it takes longer. A. It B. they C. there D. their 5. Walk across the street at the zebra………. A. Crosses B. cross C. crossing D. crossed 6. Wear white or …………..clothes in the dark. A. Light-colored B. colored-light C. light- color D. color-light 7. Always …….your seatbelt when you drive. A fastening B. fastened C. fasten D. to fasten 8. Don’t……..if you feel tired or after you drink alcohol A. Ride B. drive C. fly D. sail 9. Strictly obey the ………signals A. Traffic B. traffic lights C. traffic rules D. traffic jams 10. Always keep both hands on the…………. A. Handle bars B. handle bar C. bars handle D. bar handle
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Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
14. Despite his broken leg, he went to school.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Nevertheless
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
15. My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.
A. likes B. knows C. supports D. hates
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part in ______ (16) projects, such as tree planting and cleaning the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be done to improve the place where we live.
This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: "No one (17) ________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (18) ________ time in." This kind of local action is not just about the environment. It also helps people to get to know (19) ________ neighbors and it can help build stronger communities.
If you care about your town, and you are interested in participating in the project, please contact the school for further information.
16. A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalist
17. A. stay B. stays C. want D. wants
18. A. spending B. giving C. paying D. doing
19. A. her B. its C. their D. theirs
III. Complete the sentences, using although, despite, in spite of, however, or nevertheless.
Sometimes, two answers are possible.
17. ………………………………. it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.
18. My father is very busy. ………………………………., he is always willing to give a hand with the
housework.
19. Some English words have the same pronunciation ………………………………. they are spelled
differently, for example, dear and deer.
20. I was cold and wet. ………………………………., Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
21. I think I did OK in my speech last night ……………………… ………. I’d had almost no sleep for 24
hours.
22. Carol arrived at the meeting ………………………………. I asked her not to be there.
23. The sky was grey and cloudy. ………………………………., we went to the beach.
24. It looks like they’re going to succeed ………………………………. their present difficulties.
25. ………………………………. there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
26. ………………………………. I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer it.
IV. Circle the best answers ( A, B or C)
1. We adore winter _________ the cold.
A. in spite of B. although C. however
2. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however
3. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.
A. despite B. although C. however
5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. despite B. although C. however
6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite B. although C. however
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
A hydropower station ----------- in the North of the country next year.
A.were built
B.will be built
C.will be building
D.was built
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
The village always ----------- its harvest festival in the spring.
A.makes
B.joins
C.holds
D.takes
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
The cars which are generated by solar energy are called ----------- cars.
A.solar-daily
B.solar-friendly
C.solar-wasted
D.solar-powered