In spite of getting a good job, he was not satisfied
In spite of getting a good job, he was not satisfied
*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.
2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.
3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?
4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.
5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.
6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.
7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.
8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.
9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.
10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.
1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy
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2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
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3. She went to bed early because of her sickness
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4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow
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5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.
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6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
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Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.
* Practice:
1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).
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2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).
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3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).
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4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).
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5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).
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6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).
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Part 2: Fill in the blanks. Using the words below:
(although/ so/ neither…nor/ though/ neither/ both/ but also/ nor/ although/
even though)
1. He decided to quit the job _________ he got the high salary.
2. When he came to the counter of pay he found that he had _________ cash
_________ his credit card with him.
3. ______________ the students nor their lecturer uses English in the classroom.
4. The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new _________ it was made in
the 1990s.
5. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
6. ____________ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
7. Keith decided to give up his job _______________ I advised him not to.
8. Neither Louise ____________ Edna will be at school today, because they’re ill.
9. I’m so lucky! I went to __________Spain and Tenerife this year!
10. Not only John ___________ his two brothers play football as their recreation
every weekend.
Rewrite each sentence, beginning with the words provided: 1. Tom did not pass the examination even though his parents supported him 6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years Despite ……………………............................................…………………………………………………………………………….……… 8. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire In spite of................................................................................................................................................................................. 9. He went to bed early even though he didn’t finish his lesson Despite ……………………............................................………………………………………………………………..…………….……… 10. Remember to treat him well even though you don’t like him In spite of.............................
1. The sign was right in front of him. He didn't notice it. ( although)
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2. She has a very important job. She isn't particularly well-paid. ( though)
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3. Nick had nowhere to go. He slept on the park bench. (since)
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IX. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. He felt that they were making fun ..... him, though he could not understand why.
2. He wasn’t able to cope ... the stresses and strains of the job.
3. We have to improve and increase mass participation... sports.
4. This goes beyond the boundaries ... what is accepted.
5. My parents never put any pressure... me to get a job.
6. You can dial 114 in case of fire ... dealing area codes.
7. She gave up German in order to concentrate.. her French.
8. Parents need to continue to empathize ... the child.
Al though he tried,he was not succes ful
Despite_____
1. In spite of the bad actors, I like the film. (Although)
2. She learns English well because she wants to look for a good job. (in order that)
3. Even though they have a lot of money, they feel unhappy. (Despite)
4. He learned his lesson first. Then he watched a movie. (before)
5. He is reading a book to get the information they need. (through)
6. She is thinking with pleasure about thetrip to Ba Na hills.( forward)
7. They try to make their baskets more beautiful because they want to attract more custumers. (so that)
8. Despite being illness, Ba played sports well.(Though)
9. Because the road is bumpy, there are a lot of accidents. (Because of)
10. They ran as fast as they could because they wanted to keep up with their classmates. ( so that)
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Viết lại câu => Even though He tried to study hard, he got bad marks for the exam. 7. He was tired. He asked his teacher for early leave yesterday. => Since 8. They are really hard – working, but they earn very little. => Although
1. If I were Peter, I’d look for another job.
=> I __________________________ (suggest)
2. He spent all his money and he even borrowed some from me.
=> Not ____________________________ (well)
3. He stayed home because he got a cold.
=> He came_________________________(so)
4. My teacher has a good relationship with all of us.
=> My teacher _______________________________( along)
5. He was very surprised about her aggressive attitude.
=>He was_____________________. (taken)
Giúp mình vs mình cần gấp lắm. Cảm ơn mng trc ạ 16. Sam was lazy, so he lost his job A. Sam lost his job because his being lazy B. Sam lost his job because of he was lazy C. Sam lost his job because he was lazy D. Sam lost his job because his laziness 17: Although the weather was rough, they still set sail A. In spite the rough weather, they still set sail B. Even though the rough weather, they still set sail C. They still set sail despite of the rough weather. D. In spite of the rough weather, they still set sail 18: Because he does a nine- to -five job, he has the whole evening with the kids A. Since he does a nine - to -five job so he has the whole evening with the kids B. He does a nine -to - five job, but he has the whole evening with the kids C. He has the whole evening with the kids as he does a nine - to - five job D. So he does a nine - to -five job, he has the whole evening with the kids 19: The pay is low. He agrees to take the jog to gain experience A. Although the pay is low, he agrees to take the jog to gain experience B. Despite the pay is low, he agrees to take the jog to gain experience C. The pay is low, although he agrees to take the jog to gain experience D. Although the pay is low, but he agrees to take the jog to gain experience 20.The thick fog made it impossible for the plane to land A. The plane could land as the fog was hardly thick B.The plane cannot land because the fog is thick C.It was possible for the plane to land although the fog was thick D. The plane was unable to land because of the thick fog 21.In spite of his poor health, he managed to finish his book before the deadline A.Although he was unwell, he managed to finish his book before the deadline B.Even though he managed to finish his book before the deadline, he was sick C.He was in poor health when he managed to finish his book before the deadline D.He managed to finish his book before the deadline, but he was very ill 22: Duong is writing to a newspaper in England. He wants to find a pen friend A.Duong is writing to a newspaper in England in order to find a pen friend B.So as to find his friend in England, Duong has to write to a newspaper there C. Duong wants to find a pen friend, although he is writing to a newspaper in England D.Duong is writing to a newspaper in England and then he finds a pen friend.