Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False.

Everybody knows that in studying foreign languages practice is the key to fluency. All foreign language learners even the advanced learners need practice. There is a fact that a learner can know a lot of grammar rules and have a large vocabulary; however, they can't speak well yet. So the learners must know how to use what they have learnt, apart from the ability to explain grammar rules. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are all important skills but most English learners find listening and writing the most difficult.

Question: A learner can't speak well even though he knows a lot of grammar rules and has a large vocabulary.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False.

Everybody knows that in studying foreign languages practice is the key to fluency. All foreign language learners even the advanced learners need practice. There is a fact that a learner can know a lot of grammar rules and have a large vocabulary; however, they can't speak well yet. So the learners must know how to use what they have learnt, apart from the ability to explain grammar rules. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are all important skills but most English learners find listening and writing the most difficult.

A learner can't speak well even though he knows a lot of grammar rules and has a large vocabulary.

Using EVEN THOUGH and BECAUSE

a) Because ........., I (go) .............. fishing

b) Even though ................, I (go) .................. fishing

c) Even though there (be) ................ very few customers in the store, ..................

d) Because there (be) .............. very few customers in the store, ........................

e) I (wear) ............. heavy gloves because ................

f) Even though my feet (be) ................. killing me and my head (be) .................... pounding, I ....................

g) Even though ........................, I (get, not) ......................... a traffic ticket.

h) Even though I (be) .................... tired, I .................. because ................

j) Even though ............... when .................. I ................ because ..................

k) Because ................ while ................, I ................... even though ...................

*** Viết lại câu bắt đầu bằng từ đã cho:

1. I got to the village even though I was tired.

-> Desspite...

2. Although the fruits were green, he ate them all.

-> In spite of...

3. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

-> Despite...

4. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.

-> Although...

5. He had worked very hard but he failed.

-> Even though...

6. Althougj she doesn`t earn much money, she spends like a milionaire.

-> Despite...

7. Tom will not pass the examination although he studied well.

-> In spite of...

8. He id still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

-> In spite of...

9. Although Jane has a ot of difficulties, she has become a successful woman.

-> Despite...

10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

-> Although...

11. Tuan worked hard. Nevertheless, he failed the final test.

-> Even though...

12. Although his English was good, he wasn`t chosen.

-> Despite...

13. Though he didn`t finish the paper, he went to sleep.

-> In spite of...

14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

-> Even though...

15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

-> Although...

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Tick True if the pairs of sentences which have the same meanings.

11.A The teacher continued to talk even though the bell had rung for the end of class.
B The teacher continued talking even though the bell ha rung for the end of class.

(1 Point)

True

False

12. A I began to learn German two years ago. 
B I began learning German two gears ago.

(1 Point)

True

False

13.
A Ben stopped to phone his parents. 
B Ben stopped phoning his parents.

(1 Point)

True

False

14.
A I prefer to watch football than to play it.
 B I prefer watching football to playing it.

(1 Point)

True

False

15.
A I like to watch the sunrise. 
B I like watching the sunrise.

(1 Point)

True

False

16.
A They went on to tell us about their holiday. 
B They went on telling us about their holiday.

(1 Point)

True

False

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. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast. (Despite)

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2. She couldn’t buy that house though she was rich. (In spite of)

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3. Even though the rain was so heavy, I still went to the movie theater. (Despite)

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4. His father asked him to stay at home although he wasn’t sick. (In spite of)

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5. I wasn’t late even though there was an accident. (Despite)

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6. Lan failed the University entrance exam though she did carefully. (In spite of)

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7. Although he is a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man. (Despite)

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8. Despite the expensive price, my wife insists on buying the TV. (Even though)

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9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school. (In spite of)

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10. Though I studied hard, I didn’t pass the exam. (Despite)

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11. The new restaurant looks good; however, it seems to have few customers. (Despite)

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12. We had planned to walk right round the lake; nevertheless, the heavy rain made this impossible. (Although)

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13. I’ve been too busy to answer my email; nevertheless, I’ll do it soon. ( In spite of)

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14. Although Mary was sick, she didn’t leave the meeting untill it ended. (Nevertheless)

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15. We rarely see each other though we live in the same street. (However)

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16. John couldn’t get tickets even though he queued for an hour. (However)

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