Complete the second sentence keep the same meaning as the first. 47. Minh gets up late, but he never goes to school late. -> Although___________________________________________ 48. Lan couldn’t pass the exam because she was too lazy. -> Lan was ____________________________________________ 49. The distance from Van Ban to Lao Cai is about 80 km. ->It ___________________________________________________ 50. What is the distance between Van Ban and Sapa? ​​​ à How ______________________________________________ 51. Remember to ride your bike or electric bike carefully. àYou should _______________________________________

1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite / In spite of ______________________________________.

2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of _____________________________.

3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of _________________________________.

4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of ______________________________________.

5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of _______________________.

6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of _____________________________________________.

7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
=> Despite ________________________________________________________.

8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because __________________________________________.

9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite / In spite of ____________________.

10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ________________________.

Choose the most suitable word or phrase.

1. …………………he studied hard, he failed his exam. (Although / Because / If / However)

2. Mary is sad …………………she has lost her calculator. (even though / so / but / because)

3. The film started a few minutes ago, …………………? (didn’t it / did it / does it / doesn’t it)

4. It was …………………hot day that we decided to leave work early. (such / so/ so a / such a)

5. The smaller the room is, the …………………furniture it needs. (less / fewer / smaller / more)

6. The woman …………………is our teacher has been to Canada. (who / whose / which / whom)

7. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. …………………does his brother. (Too / Neither / So / Either)

8. I tried my …………………but I didn’t manage to pass the test. (hard / efforts / best / everything)

Read the passage and answer some questions below

My best friend

   My best friend is Hannah. She lives next door to me. We go to the same school but we are in different classes. I walk to school, but Hannah goes by bike, because she always gets up late. After school we finish our homework first, then we listen to our favourite music. I like R&B, but Hannah hates it. She think it’s boring. She loves rock music.

Questions:

1.Who is Hannah?

…………………………………………………………………………………………

2.How does the writer go to school?

…………………………………………………………………………………………

3.What do the writer and Hannah do after school?

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Does Hannah dislike R&B? Why?

…………………………………………………………………………………………

5. What kinks of music does the writer love?

…………………………………………………………………………………………

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.

c. 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.

* Exercises:Compound sentences

Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.

a. or b. nor c. both d. and

3. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?

a. but b. but also c. instead d. instead of

4. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
5. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of

C. although D. in spite of
6. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
7. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of