IV. Choose the right word:
1. (Since / However / Even though) I try hard to play the piano, I don’t seem to improve.
2. He bought a car (though / so / because ) he was too young to drive.
3. I tried to persuade her (though / and / but) I didn’t succeed.
4. It was cold.( Therefore / However / Although) , I still went swimming.
5. Nga is a good student (but / because / so) she received a scholarship.
6. She failed her test(However / Though / Therefore) she has to do the test again.
7. John’s in a good shape physically (and / although / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
8. (Because / Although / However) cars cause pollution, people still want them.
9. (As/ Although/ Therefore) it’s a public holiday, you won’t find any shops open.
10. Phong is in good shape physically (and/ though / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
11. That hotel is expensive (but / though / so) its service is poor.
12. I still had a headache (but / because / although) I took an aspirin.
1. (Since / However / Even though) I try hard to play the piano, I don’t seem to improve.
2. He bought a car (though / so / because ) he was too young to drive.
3. I tried to persuade her (though / and / but) I didn’t succeed.
4. It was cold.( Therefore / However / Although) , I still went swimming.
5. Nga is a good student (but / because / so) she received a scholarship.
6. She failed her test(However / Though / Therefore) she has to do the test again.
7. John’s in a good shape physically (and / although / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
8. (Because / Although / However) cars cause pollution, people still want them.
9. (As/ Although/ Therefore) it’s a public holiday, you won’t find any shops open.
10. Phong is in good shape physically (and/ though / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
11. That hotel is expensive (but / though / so) its service is poor.
12. I still had a headache (but / because / although) I took an aspirin.
chia động từ trong ngoặc
1/ I made my son (wash) the window before he could go outside to play with his friends.
2/ It is always interesting (observe) people in airports while you're waiting for a flight.
3/ I tried (persuade) him (agree) with my proposal
4/ I get tired of (stay) at home for my wife keeps (shout) at me all day.
1 wash
2 to observe
3 to persuade - to agree
4 staying - shouting
1: Wash
2: To observe
3: To persuade-to agree
4: Staying-shouting
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1. They are too busy, so he couln't meet them -> because of..........................
2.Minh had a bad cold but he came to class. -> despite..................
3. Money iss a bad master, but it is a good servant -> despite
4.No matter how hard he tried , he could not change her mind -> although ...............
5.The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough -> despite........
6.The party was far from here,but we came there -> despite...............
7.The plane took off though the weather was bad -> despite..........
8. though he comes home late,shw waits for him for dinner -> he comes......
9.Though i like the color of the hhat, i do not like it shape - > I like.......
1. Because of their business, he couldn't meet them.
2. Despite having a bad cold, Minh came to class.
3. Despite being a bad master, money is a good servant.
4. Although he tried hard, he could not change her mind.
5. Despite the rough weather, the old man always enjoy swimming.
6. Despite the fact that the party was far from here, we came there.
7. Despite the bad weather, the plane took off.
8. He comes home late, however, she waits for him for dinner.
9. I the color of the hat but I do not it shape.
Câu 9 (sửa lại): I the color of the hat but I do not its shape.
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1. They are too busy, so he couln't meet them -> because of..........................
2.Minh had a bad cold but he came to class. -> despite..................
3. Money iss a bad master, but it is a good servant -> despite
4.No matter how hard he tried , he could not change her mind -> although ...............
5.The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough -> despite........
6.The party was far from here,but we came there -> despite...............
7.The plane took off though the weather was bad -> despite..........
8. though he comes home late,shw waits for him for dinner -> he comes......
9.Though i like the color of the hhat, i do not like it shape - > I like.......
1, Because of being too busy, he couldn't meet them
2, Despite having a bad cold, he came to class
3, Despite being a bad master, money is a good servant
4, Although he tried hard ,he could not change her mind
5, Despite always enjoying swimming, the weather is rough
6, Despite the far party, we came there
7, Despite the bad weather, the plane took off
8, He comes from home late but she waits for him for dinner
9, I like the color of the hat but I do not like it shape
1. My head seems to be on fire now. ® I feel as if...
2. I had a feeling that I was walking in the air. ® I felt as though...
3. Bill doesn’t work hard. I’d like him to work hard. ® I’d rather...
4. He did not want to pay his debts. ® I’d rather...
5. He drives too fast. I want him not to drive too fast. ® I’d rather...
6. He spent his money like a prince. ® He spent his money as if...
7. You speak like a prophet. ® You speak as though...
8. We must set out, it is a little late. ® It’s high time...
9. You should review your lessons for the exams. ® It’s time...
10. He smokes a great deal. I’d like him to give up smoking. ® I’d rather...
11. She pretended not to know me. ® She looked as if she...
12. He should call me on the phone. ® It’s time...
13. We must start working now. ® It’s high time...
14. She made up like an actress. ® She made up as if...
15. She cried like a baby. ® She cried as though...
16. They talk like kings. ® They talk as if...
17. We should solve this problem. ® It’s time...
18. Mary dresses up like a queen. ® Mary dresses up as if...
19. I’d prefer my wife not to talk too much. ® I’d rather...
20. I want him to come to my house tonight. ® I’d rather...
I) Change the concession to phrases
1) Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep
2) She attended the class although she didn't fell alert
3) The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to
4) She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it
5) Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying
6) Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile
6) Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile
II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU
1. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard
c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work
2.Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
Because of the rain b. Though it is rainingc. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained
3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well
c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well
4.Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age
c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct
5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.
B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.
C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
D. A & C are correct.
7. Although he took a taxi, Bill 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 in time.
8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.
B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.
D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.
B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.
C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.
D. A & B are correct.
50. She didn’t eat much in spite of her hunger. → Although .... 47. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however. → Even though .....
50. Although she was hungry, she didn't eat much.
47. Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed.
Ex I.Choose the best option to complete the sentences
1.Many people believe him……….he often tells a lie
a.because b.in spite of
c.although d.because of
2………...her poverty, she feels happy
a.Although b.Because
c.If d.In spite of
3.In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job
a.As hard as he work b.Despite he worked hard
c.Though he worked hard d.Although hard work
4.Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well
a.that he did not feel very well
b.despite of the fact not feeling well
c.because he did not feel very well
d.despite not feeling very well
5.I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money
a.Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money
b.Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money
c.In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money
d.Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money
6.She couldn’t unlock it……….she had the wrong key
a.while b.but
c.though d.because
7.We watched TV the whole evening……….we had nothing better to do
a.because b.though
c.so d.but
8.They decided not to go out for a meal……….they were too tired
a.so b.because
c.but d.if
9.Last night we came to the show late……….the traffic was terrible
a.although b.despite
c.and d.because
10……….his broken leg,he didn’t come to class yesterday.
a.Because b.Because of
c.Despite d.So
Ex I.Choose the best option to complete the sentences
1.Many people believe him……….he often tells a lie
a.because b.in spite of
c.although d.because of
2………...her poverty, she feels happy
a.Although b.Because
c.If d.In spite of
3.In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job
a.As hard as he work b.Despite he worked hard
c.Though he worked hard d.Although hard work
4.Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well
a.that he did not feel very well
b.despite of the fact not feeling well
c.because he did not feel very well
d.despite not feeling very well
5.I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money
a.Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money
b.Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money
c.In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money
d.Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money
6.She couldn’t unlock it……….she had the wrong key
a.while b.but
c.though d.because
7.We watched TV the whole evening……….we had nothing better to do
a.because b.though
c.so d.but
8.They decided not to go out for a meal……….they were too tired
a.so b.because
c.but d.if
9.Last night we came to the show late……….the traffic was terrible
a.although b.despite
c.and d.because
10……….his broken leg,he didn’t come to class yesterday.
a.Because b.Because of
c.Despite d.So
