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

A. However        B. Nevertheless      C. When                 D. Although

2. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early _______ being very tired.

A. despite           B. in spite of           C. although             D. because of

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

A. however         B. despite               C. but                     D. although

4. We found the plot of the film ________.

A. bored             B. boring                C. interested            D. acting

5. We were _______ with the latest film of that director.

A. satisfy            B. satisfying            C. satisfactory         D. satisfied

6.  La Tomatina is a seasonal                   to celebrate the tomato harvest.

          A. celebration         B. parade                C. festival               D. game

7.       ___ do you like about La Tomatina?

          A. What                  B. Which                C. When                 D. Why

8.       ___ do people do at Burning Festival?

          A. Why                  B. Which                C. What                  D. How

9.       __ often is Burning Festival held? - It’s held every year.

          A. Which                B. When                 C. What                  D. How

10.      __ does the teacher say La Tomatina sounds unusual?

          A. What                  B. When                 C. Why                   D. How

11. He thinks elephants are ___     animals.

          A. fascinated           B. fascinating          C. fascinates           D. fascinate

12. La Tomatina is   ____ in Spain, in a small town.

     A. holds                       B. hold                   C. holding               D. held

13. There are many_____________ on the street: cars, buses, bikes, motorbikes…

A. traffic                 B. engines               C. vehicles                        D. machines

14. ___________they had lots of difficulties, they tried to finish all their tasks.

A. because of          B. because              C. although             D. in spite of

IV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below:

1.      The football match was quite (exciting/ excited). I enjoyed it.

2.      (Even/ Although/ Despite/ However) they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a success.

3.      (How much/ How far/ How long/ How many) does it take to go from Ha Tinh to Ha Noi?

4.      All of us have to obey (traffic/ traffic rules/ traffic jam/ regular) strictly.

5.      A/An (action/ documentary/ thriller/ comedy) is a film that shows real life events or stories.

6.      Last night, I didn’t go to bed early (despite/ although/ because of/ in spite of) being tired.

7.      A/An (horror/ sci-fi/ comedy/ documentary) is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.

8.      We found the film (bored/ bore/ boring/ interested).

9.      The ( festival/ air/ tradition/ festive) atmosphere is felt around all the village.

10. A lot of cultural and ( arts/ artists/ artistic/ art) activities are held as part of the festival.

11. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of  Light, is the (importance/ most important/ more important) holiday of the year in India.

12. It is (amaze/ amazed/ amazing/ amazement) to see elephants racing in the Elephant Race Festival in Dak Lak.

13. Everybody has gone to the (musical/ music/ musician/ musicians) festival.

14. La Tomatina (hold/ held/ is hold/ is held) on the last Wednesday f August every year.

15. The festival (takes/ held/ holds/ takes place) every year at the end of August.

V. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets:

1.      There were lively New Year ___________  all over the town. (CELEBRATE)

2.      There are many ___________  differences between the two communities. (CULTURE)

3.      I feel ___________  every time I try to read that exercise book. (BORE)

4.      We were excited about the ___________   of the musical festival. (PERFORM)

5.      The ___________  of the restaurant is so good that we want to go there again. (SERVE)

VI. Rewrite the sentences, using the word in brackets:

1.   I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

     ………………………………………………………………..

2.   I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)

     ………………………………………………………………..

3.   They used to get up early doing exercise. (no longer)

     ………………………………………………………………..

4.   What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

     ………………………………………………………………..

5.   The distance from Ha Tinh to Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

IV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below:

1.      The football match was quite (exciting/ excited). I enjoyed it.

2.      (Even/ Although/ Despite/ However) they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a success.

3.      (How much/ How far/ How long/ How many) does it take to go from Ha Tinh to Ha Noi?

4.      All of us have to obey (traffic/ traffic rules/ traffic jam/ regular) strictly.

5.      A/An (action/ documentary/ thriller/ comedy) is a film that shows real life events or stories.

6.      Last night, I didn’t go to bed early (despite/ although/ because of/ in spite of) being tired.

7.      A/An (horror/ sci-fi/ comedy/ documentary) is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.

8.      We found the film (bored/ bore/ boring/ interested).

9.      The ( festival/ air/ tradition/ festive) atmosphere is felt around all the village.

10. A lot of cultural and ( arts/ artists/ artistic/ art) activities are held as part of the festival.

11. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of  Light, is the (importance/ most important/ more important) holiday of the year in India.

12. It is (amaze/ amazed/ amazing/ amazement) to see elephants racing in the Elephant Race Festival in Dak Lak.

13. Everybody has gone to the (musical/ music/ musician/ musicians) festival.

14. La Tomatina (hold/ held/ is hold/ is held) on the last Wednesday f August every year.

15. The festival (takes/ held/ holds/ takes place) every year at the end of August.

8. Do you easily get (embarrassing/embarrassed)?

III. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.(4pts)

1. A film in which strange and frightening things happen is called a/an .

A. thriller B. comedy C. drama D. animation

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

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

3. he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite

4. Trung finds horror films really .

A. disgust B. disgusts C. disgusting D. disgusted

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

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

6. We didn’t find it funny it was a comedy.

A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but

7. The end of the film was so that many people cried.

A. shocking B. moving C. exciting D. boring

8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday feeling very tired.

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

We were _________ with the latest film of that director

A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy

Not many people went to see the film;______ it received good reviews from critics

A. although B. but C. despite D. however

Last night, I didn't go to bed early _____ being very tired

A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of

________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big success

A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although

Mr. Bean's Holiday is a ______ film - I was laughing from beginning to the end

A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious

A______is a film that tries to make audiences laugh

A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror

The end of the film was so ____ that many people cried

A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D, moving

A_____ is a film that shows real life events or stories

A.documentary B.thriller C. comedy D. action

I found the book so _____ that I couldn't put it down

A.gripping B.shocking C. tiring D. boring

___________he spent too much money on the film, it wasn't a bia success

A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although

We found the plot of the film _________

A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

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

Choose the best answers
1. They set off on Sunday morning ................... the rain.
A. although B. despite of C. in spite of
2. They spent a lot of money on the film. .................., it wasn’t a big
success
A. Nevertheless B. However C. Although
3. We ________________ to school two years ago. Now I go to school on
foot.
A. used to cycle B. cycled C. was cycling
4. ________________ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film.
A. Although B. In spite of C. However
5. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people ________________ the rules.
A. remember B. obey C. go after
6. I’m sure you’ll find the film ________________
A. amuse B. amusing C. amused
7. Give a ________________ before you turn left or right.
A. signal B. turn C. sound
8. The end of the film was so ________________
A. moved B. moving C. move
9. Avatar is a 3D big hit- the special __________are amazing
A. effects B. scenes C. stages
10.The film was so boring.______, Jack saw it from beginning to end.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although
11.Public______ in the city is quite good, and it’s not expensive.
A. journey B. vehicle C. transport
12.Traffic accidents can be prevented if people _______the rules.
A. obey B. go after C. take care of
13.I found the book so ______that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. boring

14.Mr. Bean’s holiday is a ______film- I was laughing from beginning to
end.
A. hilarious B. violent C. moving
15.My aunt and uncle have never flown ______________ plane.
A. by B. for C. on
16.Titanic is a ______________film. I cried at the end of the film.
A. violent B. moving C. bored
17.Crazy Coconut ________ Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.
A. acts B. plays C. stars
18.It’s really difficult to ____________ a bicycle up the hill.
A.pedal B. drive C. fly
19.Pedestrians always look ________ where they go.
A. carelessly B. carefully C. beautifully
20.I went to see the film ________I felt really tired.
A. despite B. although C. so
21.Pedestrians have to use the ________ or footpath.
A. street B. road C. pavement
22.________ the film is a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Although
23.That film was so _______ that I couldn’t sleep after watching it.
A. entertaining B. scary C. boring
24.Traffic accidents can be prevented if people ________the rules.
A. remember B. obey C. go after
25.The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics. ________, many
people saw it.
A. However B. In spite of C. Although
26.We were ________ by his thrilling account of his adventures in the
jungle.
A. amazed B. amazing C. amaze
27.The Lion King is an excellent _________film. I really love cartoons!
A. romantic comedy B. animated C. action
28.A _______ is a place on a road at which vehicles must stop to allow
people to cross the street.
A. zebra-crossing B. traffic light C. traffic signal

29._________ the film was so gripping, Tom slept from the beginning to
end.
A. However B. Despite C. Although
30.Linda used to ________ morning exercise when she got up early.
A. did B. does C. do
31.There _________ a bus station in the city centre, but it has been moved to
the suburbs.
A. used to be B. used to have C. were
32.Do you feel like seeing a film?
A. No. I don’t like it at all. B. Sure. What film shall we see?
C. Who is in it?
II. Supply the correct verb forms or tenses
1. You (not/ allow) ________________ to go into that street
2. What’s the best film________________ you (see) ________________
recently ?
3. My mother used________________ clothes by hand last year. ( wash)
4. In spite of ________________ up early, he was late for the first train.
(get)
5. Despite______________ so young, he performed excellently. (be)
6. Stallone ________ never____________ an Oscar for Best Actor. (win)
7. I __________________ a motorbike to work for a long time. (not drive)
8. Children ________________across the street at the zebra crossing at
present. (cross)
9. Despite ________ tired, Mary still works hard (feel)
10.When he was young, my father used ______________his bicycle to
school. (ride)
11.She always ____________ newspapers in the morning. (read)
12.When he was young, my father used ______________his bicycle to
school. (ride)
III. Answer about yourself
1. What kind of films do you like?
2. Did you use to play soccer in the street when you were a small child?
3. How far is it from your house to school?
4. Is it good for young kids to see violence on TV?
5. How long does it take you to go to school?

6. Who is your favorite actor ?
7. How often do you see a movie ?
8. Where do you see a film ?
IV. Rearrange sentences
1. Although / is excellent, I/ the acting / the film/ don’t enjoy
2. Although the professor hates/ at first / the film star/, she falls in / him in
the end/ love with
3. Although the / slept from beginning / gripping, Tom / film was / to end
4. Although they / big success / money on / spent a lot of/ the film, it wasn’t a
5. Critics were / his / performance / disappointed at / as King Lear
6. Despite careful / of difficulties / preparation, they had a lot / the film/ in
making
7. I am / has won two / Best Actor / amazed that he / Oscars for
8. I couldn’t take / the screen because the film / my eyes off / gripping / was
so
9. I don’t think / he was very good in / Stallone is a very / the Rocky films /
good actor although
10. I really enjoyed / friends said it wasn’t / the Water War although / a very
good film / most of my
11. I went / tired / feeling really / to see the / film despite
12. It says / showing at / the White Sands is / at 8pm tonight / Kim Dong
Cinema
13. It’s about / star / profession and a / a female / male film
14. Let’s / at the film / the paper / take a look / section of
15. Most of / Mr Bean is / entertaining / very funny and / them say
16. The boy was / couldn’t sleep / the film that he / last night/ so frightened by
17. The film / almost fell / boring that we / asleep/ was so
18. The film is based / twenty years ago / in modern times / on a book that was
written/ although it is set
19. They get / island and have / shipwrecked on / a deserted /to live together
20. We enjoyed the / although few people / Ngoc Khanh Cinema / came to see
it / film at the
21. We were / film / the ending of / that horror / terrified of
22. Jack saves / board the ship / killing herself / Rose from / during the journey
on