cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of 1..........................he worked hard , he did not receive any praise 2 he ate the chocolate cake ............................. he is on diet 3 ...................the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday 4 ......................it was cold , i went out 5 .....................john did not study hard , he succeeded cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car a in spite b in spite of c despite d although 2 .........................., he walked to the station a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired 3 she left him .....................she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted a because b even though c in spite of d despite 5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like a although b because of c because d in spite of 6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard a despite b in spite c even if d though 7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous a if b though c because d which 8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like a although b even c despite d in spite of 9 she left him .......................... she still loved him a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite 10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds a despite b however c even though d as though
cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of
1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise
2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet
3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday
4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out
5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded
cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car
a in spite b in spite of c despite d although
2 .........................., he walked to the station
a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired
3 she left him .....................she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted
a because b even though c in spite of d despite
5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like
a although b because of c because d in spite of
6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard
a despite b in spite c even if d though
7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous
a if b though c because d which
8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like
a although b even c despite d in spite of
9 she left him .......................... she still loved him
a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite
10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds
a despite b however c even though d as though
11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So B. Because C. However D. Although
12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.
A. though B. so C. and D. but
13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Although B. So C. As D. However
14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.
A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since
15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to
A. because B. however C. although D. since
18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that
Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. The children slept well, despite _____
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
5. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.
A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to
10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore
A. so B. but C. and D. however.
11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.
A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter
12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.
A. so B. but C. and D. however.
13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1
4. I got a job _________ my bad English.
A. if B. although C. in spite of D. because
1. I didn't see the TV program but everybody said it was excellent. I wish I ___ it.
A. saw
B. would see
C. had seen
D. seen
2. My internet service is so slow. I wish it _________faster , so I can study online effectively.
A. is
B. was
C. has been
D. had been
3. Peter wishes you __________ stop interrupting him whenever he speaks.
A. will
B. would
C. could
D. might
4. Mai: "Vietnamese medical staff is very dedicated to helping save people in the fight against COVID-19."
Nam: “Yes. I wish I_________ a good doctor like them in the future."
A. am
B. will be
C. would be
D. have been
5. John wishes he ________ a scientist when he grows up.
A. is
B. was
C. will be
D. would be
6. I wish I __________ you some money for your rent now, but I’m broke myself.
A. can lend
B. would lend
C. could lend
D. will lend
7. If only all schoolchildren __________ no problems with the internet service when they study online.
A. had
B. have
C. didn’t have
D. don’t have
8. Non-smokers wish smoking __________ banned in public buildings and public transportation.
A. would be
B. was not
C. must be
D. has been
9. I wish everyone _____ the government’s instructions now.
A. follows
B. followed
C. had followed
D. follow
10. I wish you ___________ whistling while I am trying to concentrate.
A. will stop
B. should stop
C. would stop
D. had stopped
11. COVID-19 is so terrible; I really wish we_____ it soon.
A. would stop
B. will stop
C. stopped
D. stop
12. My sister can’t join Zoom meetings for studying online.
A. I wish my sister to join Zoom meetings for studying online.
B. I wish my sister could join Zoom meetings for studying online.
C. Joining Zoom meetings for studying online is a wish.
D. My sister wishes to be joined Zoom meetings for studying online.
13. My friends spend more time playing computer games and less time studying.
A. I wish my friends spend less time playing computer games and more time studying.
B. If only my friends spent more time playing computer games and less time studying.
C. I wish my friends spend more time playing computer games and less time studying.
D. I wish my friends spent less time playing computer games and more time studying.
14. My friends didn’t take part in the Young Pioneer activities and they regret it now.
A. My friends wish they took part in the Young Pioneer activities.
B. My friends wish they had taken part in the Young Pioneer activities.
C. My friends wish they would take part in the Young Pioneer activities.
D. My friends wish they did take part in the Young Pioneer activities.
18. I wish/ everybody/ aware/ the importance/ staying home/when the pandemic/ everywhere.
A. I wish everybody is aware of the importance of staying home when the pandemic is everywhere.
B. I wish everybody were aware of the importance of staying home when the pandemic is everywhere.
C. I wish everybody was aware of the importance of staying home when the pandemic is everywhere.
D. I wish everybody has been aware of the importance of staying home when the pandemic is everywhere.
19. I wish/ students/ come back/ school/ soon/
A. I wish students will come back to school soon.
B. I wish students would come back to school soon.
C. I wish students can come back to school soon.
D. I wish students had come back to school soon.
20. I wish/ there/ be / more students/ do/ online test/ last week/
A. I wish there were more students to do the online test last week.
B. I wish there had been more students to do the online test last week.
C. I wish there are more students to do the online test last week.
D. I wish there would be more students to do the online test last week
IV. Choose the best answer: 1. Are you_____________with the result? A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 2. My brother sings_____________than me. A. better B. weller C. gooder D. well 3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad. A. disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot. A. funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 6. She is young but she performs____________. A. excellent B. excel C. excellently D. excellence 7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year. A. won B. acted C. performed D. directed 9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. So 10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary. A. because of B. despite C. because D. although 11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________” A. You're welcome B. Yes, I do C. No, thanks D. I don't know 12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo. A. to B. in C. at D. for 13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life. A. many B. much C. a few D. a little 14. You look ____________ in that dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest. A. Luckily B. Unluckily C. Lucky D. Unlucky 16. An watches TV every evening. ________________. A. I do, neither. B. So I watch. C. I like so. D. So do I. 17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours. A. How far B. What time C. When D. How long 18. Tim spends a long time ______________ video games. A. play B. playing C. to play D. plays 19. Why are you late? – Because I _______________ the bus. A. missed B. mixed C. caught D. lost 20.. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 21. _______________, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 22. She left him _______________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 23. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of 24. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of 25. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard. A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though 26. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous. A. if B. though C. because D. which 27. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 28. She left him ______ she still loved him. A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 29. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as thou
I only have Sunday (1)……...of...…… so I have very little free time. Sunday is a wonderful day for me to (2)……spend.........….time with my friends and family. One of the (3)……things........….I really enjoy doing on Sunday morning is to go (4) …......fishing.……….with my friends, although I am not always successful in catching fish. It is a time to relax and talk about the previous week’s events and future plans. I usually go (5)….....home.......…..late in the afternoon. My family sometimes (6)……join……..…..other relatives on Sunday evening at a karaoke restaurant and we all have a good time together. It is especially fun (7)….....when........…..my father gets up to sing. Please don’t tell him I said this, but he is a very bad (8)…..singer...…..! Once in a while I go to the (9)……….....movies....……with my friends or my brother. Sometimes, I just stay at home, listening to music, (10)……watching…...……videos or reading novels.
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1. Are you_____________with the result? A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 2. My brother sings_____________than me. A. better B. weller C. gooder D. well 3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad. A. disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot. A. funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 6. She is young but she performs____________. A. excellent B. excel C. excellently D. excellence 7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year. A. won B. acted C. performed D. directed 9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. So 10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary. A. because of B. despite C. because D. although 11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________” A. You're welcome B. Yes, I do C. No, thanks D. I don't know 12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo. A. to B. in C. at D. for 13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life. A. many B. much C. a few D. a little 14. You look ____________ in that dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest. A. Luckily B. Unluckily C. Lucky D. Unlucky 16. An watches TV every evening. ________________. A. I do, neither. B. So I watch. C. I like so. D. So do I. 17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours. A. How far B. What time C. When D. How long 18. Tim spends a long time ______________ video games. A. play B. playing C. to play D. plays 19. Why are you late? – Because I _______________ the bus. A. missed B. mixed C. caught D. lost 20.. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 21. _______________, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 22. She left him _______________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 23. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of 24. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of 25. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard. A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though 26. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous. A. if B. though C. because D. which 27. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 28. She left him ______ she still loved him. A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 29. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though
1. Are you_____________with the result?
A. satisfy
B. satisfied
C. satisfying
D. be satisfying
2. My brother sings_____________than me.
A. better
B. weller
C. gooder
D. well
3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad.
A. disappointed
B. satisfying
C. disappointing
D. satisfied
4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot.
A. funny
B. moving
C. comedy
D. excited
5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean.
A. Because
B. Although
C. Despite
D. Because of
6. She is young but she performs____________.
A. excellent
B. excel
C. excellently
D. excellence
7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945
. A. horror film
B. sci-fi
C. comedy
D. documentary
8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year.
A. won
B. acted
C. performed
D. directed
9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations.
A. Therefore
B. But
C. However
D. So
10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary.
A. because of
B. despite
C. because
D. although
11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________”
A. You're welcome
B. Yes, I do
C. No, thanks
D. I don't know
12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo.
A. to
B. in
C. at
D. for
13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life.
A. many
B. much
C. a few
D. a little
14. You look ____________ in that dress.
A. love
B. lovely
C. loving
D. lovelily
15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest.
A. Luckily
B. Unluckily
C. Lucky
D. Unlucky
16. An watches TV every evening. ________________.
A. I do, neither.
B. So I watch.
C. I like so.
D. So do I.
17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours.
A. How far
B. What time
C. When
D. How long
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BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE)
1. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
3. ____ it rained, the boys played football.
A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of
4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of
5. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
6. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
7. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
8. ______ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for
9. He was offered the job ______ he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
10. We postponed the picnic __________
A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily
C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily
11. _____her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
12. She went to bed early _______she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
13. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
14. The boys were punished ___________ he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if
15. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
16. She decided to leave her job in the company _____ she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since
17. Hong didn’t participate in the English contest_________ her lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
18. He hid that letter in a draw _________ no one could read it.
A. so that B. although C. in spite of D. because
19. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
20. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
21. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
22. ______ , he walked to the station .
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
23. The children slept well, despite _____
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
24. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
25. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.
26. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
27. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny
28. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.
circle the best answer:
1,do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people..................the same language?
a,spoke b,speak c,had spoken d,will speak
2,if you can give me one good reason for your acting like this,......................this incident again
a,i will never mention b,i never mention c,will i never mention d,i don't mention
3,if i had known you were asleep,i...............................so much noise when i came in
a,didn't make b,would't have made c,won't make d,don't make
4,unless you..................all of my questions,i can't do anything to help you
a,answered b,answer c,would answer d,are answering
5,if someone....................in to the store,smile and say,''may i help you?''
a,comes b,came c,come d,should come
6,if i didn't work for an accounting firm,i.............................in a bank now
a,work b,will work c,have worked d,would work
7,if she.............................him,she would be very happy
a,would meet b,will meet c,met d,should meet
8,if i had enough money,i..........................aboard to improve my english
a,will go b,would go c,went d,should have go to
9,the bench would collapse if they.......................on it
a,stood b,stand c,standing d,stands
10,if it..........................convenient,let's go out for a drink tonight
a,be b,is c,was d,were
11,i don't understand this point of grammar.i wish i.....................it better
a,understood b,would understand c,had understood d,understand
12,it never stops raining here.i wish it................raining
a,would stop b,had stopped c,will stop d,stopped
13,i should never have said that.i wish i ....................that
a,didn't say b,wouldn't say c,hadn't said d,had said
14,i miss my parents.i wish my parents....................here right now
a,would be b,were c,had been d,are
15,i speak terrible english.i wish i.......................english well
a,spoke b,would speak c,had spoken d,speak
16,i can not sleep .the dog nest door is making too much noise .i wish it.................quiet
a,keep b,would keep c,had kept d,kept
17,i didn't see the tv programme but everybody said it was excellent.i wish i..............out
a,saw b,would see c,had see d,will see
18,i went out in the rain and now i have a bad cold.i wish i.................out
a,didn't go b,wouldn't go c.had had d,have
19,this movie is terrible.i wish we......................to see another one
a,go b,would go c,had gone d,went
20,the longest fish in the contest was eighteen inches long
it......................by thelma rivers
a,was catching b,caught c,was caught d,catch
21,where is the old chicken coop?it...............by a wndstorm last year
a,destroy b,is destroyed c,was destroyed d,destroyed
22,we're still looking for thomas.hasn't he.................yet?
a,been found b,to find c,found d,being found
23,those eggs of different colors are very artistic-yes they.................in russia
a,were painted b,were paint c,were painting d,painted
24,.................that military spending is extremely high
a,we are felt b,it feels c,it is felt d,we feel that it is
25,all planes .................before departure
a,will checked b,will has checked c,will be checked d,will been checked
26,it is...............for children to go swimming without their impossible
a,danger b,dangerous c,dangerously d,safe
27,my father has me,..........................my bedroom every day
a,tidy b,to tidy c,tidying d,b&c
1,do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people..................the same language?
a,spoke b,speak c,had spoken d,will speak
2,if you can give me one good reason for your acting like this,......................this incident again
a,i will never mention b,i never mention c,will i never mention d,i don't mention
3,if i had known you were asleep,i...............................so much noise when i came in
a,didn't make b,would't have made c,won't make d,don't make
4,unless you..................all of my questions,i can't do anything to help you
a,answered b,answer c,would answer d,are answering
5,if someone....................in to the store,smile and say,''may i help you?''
a,comes b,came c,come d,should come
6,if i didn't work for an accounting firm,i.............................in a bank now
a,work b,will work c,have worked d,would work
7,if she.............................him,she would be very happy
a,would meet b,will meet c,met d,should meet
8,if i had enough money,i..........................aboard to improve my english
a,will go b,would go c,went d,should have go to
9,the bench would collapse if they.......................on it
a,stood b,stand c,standing d,stands
10,if it..........................convenient,let's go out for a drink tonight
a,be b,is c,was d,were
11,i don't understand this point of grammar.i wish i.....................it better
a,understood b,would understand c,had understood d,understand
12,it never stops raining here.i wish it................raining
a,would stop b,had stopped c,will stop d,stopped
13,i should never have said that.i wish i ....................that
a,didn't say b,wouldn't say c,hadn't said d,had said
14,i miss my parents.i wish my parents....................here right now
a,would be b,were c,had been d,are
15,i speak terrible english.i wish i.......................english well
a,spoke b,would speak c,had spoken d,speak
16,i can not sleep .the dog nest door is making too much noise .i wish it.................quiet
a,keep b,would keep c,had kept d,kept
17,i didn't see the tv programme but everybody said it was excellent.i wish i..............out
a,saw b,would see c,had see d,will see
18,i went out in the rain and now i have a bad cold.i wish i.................out
a,didn't go b,wouldn't go c.had had d,have
19,this movie is terrible.i wish we......................to see another one
a,go b,would go c,had gone d,went
20,the longest fish in the contest was eighteen inches long
it......................by thelma rivers
a,was catching b,caught c,was caught d,catch
21,where is the old chicken coop?it...............by a wndstorm last year
a,destroy b,is destroyed c,was destroyed d,destroyed
22,we're still looking for thomas.hasn't he.................yet?
a,been found b,to find c,found d,being found
23,those eggs of different colors are very artistic-yes they.................in russia
a,were painted b,were paint c,were painting d,painted
24,.................that military spending is extremely high
a,we are felt b,it feels c,it is felt d,we feel that it is
25,all planes .................before departure
a,will checked b,will has checked c,will be checked d,will been checked
26,it is...............for children to go swimming without their impossible
a,danger b,dangerous c,dangerously d,safe
27,my father has me,..........................my bedroom every day
a,tidy b,to tidy c,tidying d,b&c
IV, Choose the best answer.
1. I wish my brother …………. up smoking.
A. gives B. would give C. will give D. would be giving
2. My garden is too small. I wish it …………. bigger so that I could grow lots of flowers.
A. is B. was C. were D. would be
3. We wish it ………….. now.
A.doesn’t rain B. hasn’t rained C. didn’t rain D. wasn’t raining
4. I have to work tomorrow. I wish I …………… in bed.
A. stayed B. should stay C. stay D. would stay
5. I like my new boss but I wish she …………… more responsibility.
A. gives B. would give C. has given D. give
6. I’m getting bored with my recent job. I wish I ………….. another job.
A. did B. do C. am doing D. will do
7. They wish they …………… in their hometown now to enjoy the festival.
A. can be B. are C. will be D. could be
8. I wish the boss ……………. us to stay home tomorrow.
A. had allowed B. allows C. allowed D. would allow
9. I wish my father ………….. soccer at night. It’s so annoying.
A.won’t watch B. doesn’t watch C. can’t watch D. wouldn’t watch
10. He wishes his son …………….. harder on his study.
A. would try B. will try C. tried D. tries
11. She wishes she …………… strong enough to be a volleyball player.
A. is B. will be C. were D. are
12. I really enjoy our trip to the theater. I wish we ……………. more often.
A. go B. went C. will go D. would go
13. I’ve no idea where we are. I wish we ………….. a map.
A. have B. would have C. had D. will have
14. I wish you …………….. your dirty shoes in your bedroom.
A. won’t leave B. don’t leave C. aren’t left D. wouldn’t leave
15. She wishes she …………… not so fat.
A. were B. is C. was D. will be
16. I wish I ……………. Russian to talk to the man who is sitting beside me on the train.
A. can speak B. speak C. could speak D. will speak
17. The test is too difficult for me. I wish it ………….. abit easier.
A. is B. were C. will be D. would be
18. She wishes she …………… a bigger house for her family.
A. has B.will have C. can have D. had
19. I wish I ……………. a plane.
A. could fly B. can fly C. will fly D. fly
20. The mother wishes her little daughter ………….. how to look after herself.
A. knows B. knew C. will know D. can know
1. I wish my brother …………. up smoking.
A. gives B. would give C. will give D. would be giving
2. My garden is too small. I wish it …………. bigger so that I could grow lots of flowers.
A. is B. was C. were D. would be
3. We wish it ………….. now.
A.doesn’t rain B. hasn’t rained C. didn’t rain D. wasn’t raining
4. I have to work tomorrow. I wish I …………… in bed.
A. stayed B. should stay C. stay D. would stay
5. I like my new boss but I wish she …………… more responsibility.
A. gives B. would give C. has given D. give
6. I’m getting bored with my recent job. I wish I ………….. another job.
A. did B. do C. am doing D. will do
7. They wish they …………… in their hometown now to enjoy the festival.
A. can be B. are C. will be D. could be
8. I wish the boss ……………. us to stay home tomorrow.
A. had allowed B. allows C. allowed D. would allow
9. I wish my father ………….. soccer at night. It’s so annoying.
A.won’t watch B. doesn’t watch C. can’t watch D. wouldn’t watch
10. He wishes his son …………….. harder on his study.
A. would try B. will try C. tried D. tries
11. She wishes she …………… strong enough to be a volleyball player.
A. is B. will be C. were D. are
12. I really enjoy our trip to the theater. I wish we ……………. more often.
A. go B. went C. will go D. would go
13. I’ve no idea where we are. I wish we ………….. a map.
A. have B. would have C. had D. will have
14. I wish you …………….. your dirty shoes in your bedroom.
A. won’t leave B. don’t leave C. aren’t left D. wouldn’t leave
15. She wishes she …………… not so fat.
A. were B. is C. was D. will be
16. I wish I ……………. Russian to talk to the man who is sitting beside me on the train.
A. can speak B. speak C. could speak D. will speak
17. The test is too difficult for me. I wish it ………….. abit easier.
A. is B. were C. will be D. would be
18. She wishes she …………… a bigger house for her family.
A. has B.will have C. can have D. had
19. I wish I ……………. a plane.
A. could fly B. can fly C. will fly D. fly
20. The mother wishes her little daughter ………….. how to look after herself.
A. knows B. knew C. will know D. can know
A. Choose the best answer:
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
.A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker
.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite
12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
15. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
16. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
A. Choose the best answer:
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill
C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite
12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
15. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
16. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
A. Choose the best answer:
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
.A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker
.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite
12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
15. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
16. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
