1/ Although he is intelligent, he can’t get the highest marks in class.

A. In spite of his intelligence, he can’t get the highest marks in class.

B. Despite of being intelligence, he can’t get the highest marks in class.

C. Despite the fact that he intelligent, he can’t get the highest marks in class.

D. In spite of the fact that he is intelligence, he can’t get the highest marks in class.

2/ "You can come and stay with me if you are in London", he said to me.

A. He said you could come and stay with him if you were in London.

B. He said I could come and stay with him if I were in London.

C. He said you can come and stay with him if you are in London.

D. He said I can come and stay with him if I am in London.

Dùng mấy cái trong ngoặc:

1.     Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family. (despite)

2.     Though he is intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. (in spite of) (intelligent (a)=> intelligence (n))

3.     In spite of his much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. (Although) (experience (n) kinh nghiệm => experienced (a) in sth: có kinh nghiệm trong việc gì)

4.     Don’t shout at her in spite of her laziness. (though)

5.     It was raining heavily but I went swimming. (in spite of)

6.     Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (In spite of) (beautiful (a) => beauty (n); intelligent (adj) => intelligence (n) )

7.     Lan is admired (được ngưỡng mộ) by her friends because she is intelligent. (Because of)

8.     We don’t spend much time on our housework because  a lot of devices for the home were invented. ( được phát minh) (Because of) (invent (v) phát minh; invention (n) of sth: sự phát minh cái gì)

9.     We always trust (tin tưởng) Nam because he is wise and honest.( because of) (wise (a) khôn ngoan => wisdom (n); honest (a) chân thật => honesty (n))

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

In spite _________ his did not get the highest grade in the final exam.

A. of his intelligence

B. he was intelligent 

C. his intelligence

D. of he was intelligent

Exercise 11. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered bank.

Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (1) _________ for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (2) _________ part in exams to become mandarins (3) _________ other students. Chu Van An stayed at (4) _________ and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to (5) _________

Emperor Tran Minh Tong (6) _________ Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become (7) _________ people for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown (8) _________ his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. (9) _________ , this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed.

Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was (10) _________ "Seven Beheaded Petition" (Thất Trảm Sớ). "Seven Beheaded Petition" became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An's spirit.

1. A. like                                              B. famous                                    C. interest                                    D. similar

2. A. take                                            B. took                                          C. taking                                       D. takes

3. A. like                                              B.to                                                C. by                                               D. in

4. A. custom                                      B. school                                      C. service                                     D. home

5. A. tourists                                     B. study                                        C. pilot                                          D. guess

6. A. invited                                       B. orbition                                   C. orbital                                      D. orbiting

7. A. constructed                            B. designed                                 C. talented                                   D. painted

8. A. for                                               B.to                                                C. as                                                D. in

9. A. And                                             B. So                                               C. This                                           D. However

10. A. called                                      B. named                                     C. told                                            D. spoke

II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in the blank.(10 points)

      Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (1)_________  for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (2) _________ part in exams to become mandarins (3) _________  other students. Chu Van An stayed at (4)  _________ and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to (5) _________.

      Emperor Tran Minh Tong (6) _________ Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become (7)         _________ people for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown (8) _________  his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. (9)_________, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed.

      Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was (10) _________  “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An’s spirit.

      1.   A. like                        B. famous                  C. Such as                  D. Similar

      2.   A. approximately     B. expressively         C. taking                    D. progressively

      3.   A. like                        B. pioneering            C. pioneering            D. pioneers

      4.   A. custom                  B. waiter                    C. service                   D. home

      5.   A. tourists                  B. study                      C. pilot                       D. guess

      6.   A. invited                   B. orbition                 C. orbital                    D. orbiting

      7.   A. constructed          B. designed                C. talented                 D. painted

      8.   A. equipment            B. to                            C. equivalent             D. furniture

      9.   A. invitation              B. ticket                     C. space                     D. However

      10. A. called                    B. departures             C. islands                   D. destinations

Ex6: read the passage and answer the questions

Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was famous for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of  taking part in exams to become mandarins like other students. Chu Van An stayed at home and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to study. Emperor Tran Minh Tong  invited  Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become talented people for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown to his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful.  However, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed. Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was called  Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An's spirit.

1. Chu Van An was very intelligent and was laught by many good teachers 

2. He opened a school and it quickly occame  

3. Chu Van An was invited to become the principal ò the Imperical Academy by Emperor Tran Hien Tong 

4.  Emperor Tran Hien Tong was also Chu Van An's student

5. Chu Van An was famous for "Seven Beheaded Petition", a symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals                󠅧󠅧

Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (36) _______ for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (37) _______ part in exams to become mandarins (38) _______ other students. Chu Van An stayed at (39) _______ and taught himself by reading books and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to (40) _______.

36.

A. like

B. famous

C. such as

D. similar

37.

A. doing

B. making

C. taking

D. learning

38.

A. like

B. same

C. similar

D. and

39.

A. custom

B. waiter

C. service

D. home

40.

A. recognise

B. study

C. pilot

D. guess

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.............................