Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first one.

Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact that he took a taxi.

D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

V. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1. Andrew went to the supermarket despite the heavy rain

→ Although .........................................................................................................................................

2. I love the countryside. That is why I want to go and live there.

→  I love the countryside, ............................................................................................................................ 

3. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.   

→ He regretted................................................................................................................................. 

4. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.

→ I have never........................................................................................................................................... 

5. If it hadn’t been for this treatment, the patient would have died

→ Without ……………............................................................................................................................... 

IV.Rewrite these sentences using the given word in brackets so that their meanings stay the same as the first ones.

38.   Although there was a traffic jam, I managed to arrive at the train station on time. (despite)

=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………

39.   The government will firmly control the over-exploitation of non-renewable energy sources. (be)

=> The over-exploitation ……………………………………………………………………

40.   They didn’t often go to the cinema every Sunday last year. (not use to)

=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same meaning as the first, using the word given. 

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

I.Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same :
1 . I did the test well though I was sick .
->In spite of .............................
2. Although the food is terrible , he still eats in that restaurant.
->Despite..................................
3.Though the fruits were green , he ate them all .
->Despite..................................
4. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time .
->In spite of..............................
5. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet .
->Despite..................................
6.Despite the heavy rain , I went to school on time .
->Although.................................

7. In spite of living anywhere , he always thought of his homeland .
->Though...................................

I.Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same :
1 . I did the test well though I was sick .
->In spite of .............................
2. Although the food is terrible , he still eats in that restaurant.
->Despite..................................
3.Though the fruits were green , he ate them all .
->Despite..................................
4. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time .
->In spite of..............................
5. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet .
->Despite..................................
6.Despite the heavy rain , I went to school on time .
->Although.................................

7. In spite of living anywhere , he always thought of his homeland .
->Though...................................

V.Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

1. She learns English well.

->She is a……………………………………………………………………….

2. How heavy was Quang last year?

->What………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Minh and his parents spent their last holidays in Nha Trang.

->Minh spent his last holidays in Nha Trang and so ………………………………….

4. It takes my father 15 minutes to read newspapers every morning.

->My father spends…………………………………………………………………….

5.  They play soccer skillfully.

->They are……………………………………………………………………………….    

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Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (1.0 point)

   a)  Although he was tired, he wanted to watch the film.

→ Despite being tired/ his tiredness, .................................................................................................................................

   b)  The distance between Ho Chi Minh city and Vung Tau is about 120 km.

→ It...........................................................................................................................................

   c)  She has been nominated for Best Actress several times. She has never won it.

→ In spite of ..............................................................................................................................

   d)  I had a dog when I was a kid but now I don't.

→ I used ...................................................................................................................................

III. Read about traffic problems in two cities. Match the city with its problem. (1.0 point)

A. Ho Chi Minh City

B. Bangkok

Bangkok is world renowned for its terrible traffic problems, so getting around on the roads is a bit of a nightmare. In my opinion, there are 3 main causes of Bangkok traffic jams. First, the quality of public transportation is low. Bus is of low quality and causes congestion. Second, the BTS and MRT are not enough for users. Finally, the most important cause of traffic jam is car accidents. Bad bus drivers cause accidents frequently and make the road stuck for hours.In Ho Chi Minh City, it is not strange to see the sight of a street that is crowded with vehicles. People cannot move and their health is affected by polluted air from exhausted fumes. What are the reasons? The citizens in the city use many personal vehicles to go from one place to another. They aren't used to transporting by public transports. May be because the bus drivers are careless, impolite to them or the taxi fare is too high for some people.