IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in the brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (SPITE)
→ In ___________________________________________________________________________
2. He prefers golf to tennis. (THAN)
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
3. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (FOR)
→ We _________________________________________________________________________
4. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn't reach it. (TOO)
→ The bookshelf ________________________________________________________________
5. It takes three hours to drive from Haiphong to Hanoi. (DRIVE)
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________

A – Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1.    Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

à Despite his…………………………………………………………………….……………

2.    She knows a lot more about it than I do.

à I don’t know…………………………………………………………………………………

3.    That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

à  It is such……………………………………………………………………………………

4.    “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.

à She reminded…………………………………………………...…………………………

5.    It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.

à This work……………………………………………………………………………………

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

à In spite………………………………………………………………………….…….

2. Your brother is the most punctual person I’ve ever met.

à I’ve ………………………………………………..………………….…………...…

3. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?

à You didn’t …………………………………………………………………………..?

4. Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days.

à Nam and his family had.…………………………………………………..…………

5. A  laptop is very necessary for me but it’s a pity I don’t have it now.

à  I wish……………………………………….………………………….………..….…

Fill the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or phrases.

1. In spite of his good salary, Jack gave up his job.

Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. She told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so.

Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. The weather was very bad, so they had to cancel the live show.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their talks.

Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although the Internet has some bad effects, more and more people use it.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. He bought a newspaper to read about the football match through he saw it on TV last night.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. WRITING.
1. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
ðln spite of
2. Did she often go to the beach when she lived in Hai Phong?.
Did she use
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
dDespite
4. I usually stayed up late to do my home work last year, but now I don't.
dl used
5. Why did you do that?
Could you tell us