In spite of queueing for an hour, we couldn’t get tickets.

 41. We often go to the town cultural house where we can enjoy and take part in many performances (where) 

42.In spite of queuing for an hour, we couldn’t get tickets for the football match.(in spite of)

43. Nikki, whose turn is to pass out papers, is not at school today. (whose)

44.The dog did not bark but the brown squirrel ran up the tree. (but)

45. The thieves robbed the house because no one was at home(because)

46. The last time we went to Ho Chi Minh City was in 2009.

=>We haven’t gone to HCM City since 2009

47. I advise you to be more truthful in future.

=>If I were you, I would be more truthful in future.

48. “Let’s have a pinic next Sunday,” Maria said.

=>Maria suggested having a picnic the next Sunday

49. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.

=>The wanted man is believed to be living in New York.

50. We didn’t have enough money to buy the picture.

=>The picture was too expensive for us to buy  

Although we queued for an hour, we could not get tickets.

JOIN EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES. USE THE WORDSIN BRACKETS.

1. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)

=> In spite of queuing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.

2. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)

=> Even though she got a B.A degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper.

3. Our flight was delay. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since)

=> Since our flight was delay, we decided to take a long walk around the terminal.

4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

=> In spite of the silly story, I enjoyed the film.

5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

=> Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.

6. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

=> In spite of having very little money, they are happy.

7. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)

=> Even though I had an umbrealla, I got very wet in the rain.

1. We couldn’t get tickets in spite of queuing for an hour.

2.. Even though she got a B.A. degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper.

3.Since our flights was delay,we decided to take a long walk around the terminal.

4.I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story.

5.We hardly ever see each other despite living in the same street.

6.In spite of having very little money. They are happy.

7.I got very wet in the rain even though I had an umbrella.

1 In spite of being tired, I couldn't sleep

2 In spite of many stronger team, Greece won the cup

3 In spite of bad keyboard, she tried to finish the letter

4 We queue for an hour. However, we can't get a ticket

5 Paul is an Australian. Nevertheless, he enjoys Vietnamese

6 In spite of not having like him, they invited him.... (có lẽ sai)

7 Despite turning on the heater, the room wasn't warm

8 Although he is old, he still leads an active life

1. Despite queuing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.

2. Despite promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock. 

We couldn't get tickets although we queued for an hour.

->Despite having queued for an hour, we couldn't get tickets

He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.

->Despite having promised that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock

Đáp án B

Sửa lại: despite ⇒ although

Dịch: John không thể nhận được vé mặc dù anh ta đã xếp hàng trong một giờ.

Đáp án: B

Sửa: despite ⇒ although

Dịch nghĩa: John không thể nhận được vé mặc dù anh ta đã xếp hàng trong một giờ.

1. In spite of being full of water, the boat sailed on.
2. In spite of being poor, they seemed happy.
3. In spite of queuing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.
4. In spite of the silly story, I enjoyed the film.
5. In spite of promising that he wouldn't late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.