16. In spite of it was a comedy, we didn’t find it funny. A B C D
17. Despite it is a comedy, we didn’t find it funny.
A B C D
We didn’t find it funny _________it was a comedy.
despite
although
but
in spite of
Choose the word that needs correction in each of the following sentence *
It’s
Where
every year
held
Choose the word that OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentence
fast
carelessly
slowly
strictly
La Tomatina____________ on the last Wednesday of August every year. *
held
hold
be held
is held
We didn’t find it funny _________it was a comedy.
despite
although
but
in spite of
Choose the word that needs correction in each of the following sentence *
It’s
Where sửa thành when
every year
held
Choose the word that OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentence
fast
carelessly
slowly
strictly
La Tomatina____________ on the last Wednesday of August every year. *
held
hold
be held
is held
Thu gọn
UNIT 8
1. ____________ having performed excellently in many films, he has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.
A. In spite of B. Despite of C. Although
2. It was a _________. However, we didn’t find it funny at all.
A. horror B. comedy C. documentary
3. Tom and Jerry is a(n) __________.
A. thriller B. animation C. romantic comedy
4. The beginning of the film was __________. Everyone was ________.
A. confusing - confused B. confused - confusing C. confuses - confused
5. The film was interesting. __________, Jane slept from beginning to end.
A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite
6. _________ not spending much money on the film, they made it successful.
A. Even though B. Although C. In spite of
7. Their love story was so _________. I was close to tears after hearing it.
A. touched B. touches C. touching
UNIT 9
4. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. *
1 điểm
A. Even
B. But
C. Although
D. Despite
5. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy. *
1 điểm
A. in spite of
B. despite
C. although
D. but
6. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired. *
1 điểm
A. despite of
B. in spite of
C. although
D. because
7. At present, her group ……………..a new play. *
1 điểm
A. to act
B. is acting
C. acts
D. to acting
8. Jane looks pretty. She, ________, seems to lack personality. *
1 điểm
A. despite
B. although
C. nevertheless
D. in spite of
9. I go to school by bus every day. ________, I don’t like it much. *
1 điểm
A. Despite of
B. Although of
C. However
D. In spite
10.Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. *
1 điểm
A.excellently
B.terrible
C.disaster
D. millions
11.I enjoyed the football match. It was quite _______. *
A. exciting
B. excited
Error Identification. *
A.a
B.is
C.with
D. of
13. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her. *
although
despite
in spite of
14. Jane seldom sees Jim ________________ they go to the same school. *
although
in spite of
15. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. *
although
despite
16. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing. *
although
in spite of
17. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test. *
although
despite
1.B
2.C
3.D
4. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. *
1 điểm
A. Even
B. But
C. Although
D. Despite
5. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy. *
1 điểm
A. in spite of
B. despite
C. although
D. but
6. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired. *
1 điểm
A. despite of
B. in spite of
C. although
D. because
7. At present, her group ……………..a new play. *
1 điểm
A. to act
B. is acting
C. acts
D. to acting
8. Jane looks pretty. She, ________, seems to lack personality. *
1 điểm
A. despite
B. although
C. nevertheless
D. in spite of
9. I go to school by bus every day. ________, I don’t like it much. *
1 điểm
A. Despite of
B. Although of
C. However
D. In spite
10.Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. *
1 điểm
A.excellently
B.terrible
C.disaster
D. millions
11.I enjoyed the football match. It was quite _______. *
A. exciting
B. excited
12.A
13. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her. *
although
despite
in spite of
14. Jane seldom sees Jim ________________ they go to the same school. *
although
in spite of
15. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. *
although
despite
16. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing. *
although
in spite of
17. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test. *
although
despite
1.B
2.C
3.D
4. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. *
1 điểm
A. Even
B. But
C. Although
D. Despite
5. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy. *
1 điểm
A. in spite of
B. despite
C. although
D. but
6. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired. *
1 điểm
A. despite of
B. in spite of
C. although
D. because
7. At present, her group ……………..a new play. *
1 điểm
A. to act
B. is acting
C. acts
D. to acting
8. Jane looks pretty. She, ________, seems to lack personality. *
1 điểm
A. despite
B. although
C. nevertheless
D. in spite of
9. I go to school by bus every day. ________, I don’t like it much. *
1 điểm
A. Despite of
B. Although of
C. However
D. In spite
10.Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. *
1 điểm
A.excellently
B.terrible
C.disaster
D. millions
11.I enjoyed the football match. It was quite _______. *
A. exciting
B. excited
12.A
13. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her. *
although
despite
in spite of
14. Jane seldom sees Jim ________________ they go to the same school. *
although
in spite of
15. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. *
although
despite
16. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing. *
although
in spite of
17. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test. *
although
despite
1B
2C
3D
4. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. *
1 điểm
A. Even
B. But
C. Although
D. Despite
5. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy. *
1 điểm
A. in spite of
B. despite
C. although
D. but
6. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired. *
1 điểm
A. despite of
B. in spite of
C. although
D. because
7. At present, her group ……………..a new play. *
1 điểm
A. to act
B. is acting
C. acts
D. to acting
8. Jane looks pretty. She, ________, seems to lack personality. *
1 điểm
A. despite
B. although
C. nevertheless
D. in spite of
9. I go to school by bus every day. ________, I don’t like it much. *
1 điểm
A. Despite of
B. Although of
C. However
D. In spite
10.Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. *
1 điểm
A.excellently
B.terrible
C.disaster
D. millions
11.I enjoyed the football match. It was quite _______. *
A. exciting
B. excited
Error Identification. *
A.a
B.is
C.with
D. of
13. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her. *
although
despite
in spite of
14. Jane seldom sees Jim ________________ they go to the same school. *
although
in spite of
15. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. *
although
despite
16. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing. *
although
in spite of
17. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test. *
although
despite
1. _________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success.
A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite
2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so
3. We didn't find it funny _______________ it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
1. _________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success.
A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite
2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so
3. We didn't find it funny _______________ it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
1. _________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success.
A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite
2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so
3. We didn't find it funny _______________ it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
1. _________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success.
A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite
2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so
3. We didn't find it funny _______________ it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
Chọn đáp án đúng( trl đúng mik cho 5 coin)
1. ____________ having performed excellently in many films, he has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.
A. In spite of B. Despite of C. Although
2. It was a _________. However, we didn’t find it funny at all.
A. horror B. comedy C. documentary
3. Tom and Jerry is a(n) __________.
A. thriller B. animation C. romantic comedy
4. The beginning of the film was __________. Everyone was ________.
A. confusing - confused B. confused - confusing C. confuses - confused
5. The film was interesting. __________, Jane slept from beginning to end.
A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite
6. _________ not spending much money on the film, they made it successful.
A. Even though B. Although C. In spite of
7. Their love story was so _________. I was close to tears after hearing it.
A. touched B. touches C. touching
1. ____________ having performed excellently in many films, he has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.
A. In spite of B. Despite of C. Although
2. It was a _________. However, we didn’t find it funny at all.
A. horror B. comedy C. documentary
3. Tom and Jerry is a(n) __________.
A. thriller B. animation C. romantic comedy
4. The beginning of the film was __________. Everyone was ________.
A. confusing - confused B. confused - confusing C. confuses - confused
5. The film was interesting. __________, Jane slept from beginning to end.
A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite
6. _________ not spending much money on the film, they made it successful.
A. Even though B. Although C. In spite of
7. Their love story was so _________. I was close to tears after hearing it.
A. touched B. touches C. touching
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ___________it was a comedy, I didn’t find it funny at all.
A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. In spite of
2. It is a________________ film that makes audiences cry.
A. scary B. moving C. boring D. funny
3. Many critics say it’s a hilarious and entertaining film.
A. fascinating B. gripping C. moving D. funny
4. We were _________ that we couldn’t buy tickets to see the film.
a. terrified b. satisfied c. relaxed d. disappointed
5. James finds sci-fi movies really ________. He enjoys watching then
a. terrifying b. embarrassing c. concerning d. fascinating
6. Whenever I feel ___________, I watch a comedy that makes me laugh and feel better.
a. depressed b. amused c. exhausted d. thrilled
7. “What _________ of film is the Matrix?” – “Science fiction”.
A. ranking B. plot C. review D. kind
8. Critic say Midnight Run is a must –see ___________ it is funny and exciting.
A. Although B. because C. however D. therefore
9. Vin Diesel _________ in many action films, including The Fast and Furious series.
A. Starred B. made C. produced D. directed
10. ________do people celebrate Diwali? - They celebrate it with music, lights, fireworks and traditional sweets.
a. How b. What c. Why d. Where
1. ___________it was a comedy, I didn’t find it funny at all.
A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. In spite of
2. It is a________________ film that makes audiences cry.
A. scary B. moving C. boring D. funny
3. Many critics say it’s a hilarious and entertaining film.
A. fascinating B. gripping C. moving D. funny
4. We were _________ that we couldn’t buy tickets to see the film.
a. terrified b. satisfied c. relaxed d. disappointed
5. James finds sci-fi movies really ________. He enjoys watching then
a. terrifying b. embarrassing c. concerning d. fascinating
6. Whenever I feel ___________, I watch a comedy that makes me laugh and feel better.
a. depressed b. amused c. exhausted d. thrilled
7. “What _________ of film is the Matrix?” – “Science fiction”.
A. ranking B. plot C. review D. kind
8. Critic say Midnight Run is a must –see ___________ it is funny and exciting.
A. Although B. because C. however D. therefore
9. Vin Diesel _________ in many action films, including The Fast and Furious series.
A. Starred B. made C. produced D. directed
10. ________do people celebrate Diwali? - They celebrate it with music, lights, fireworks and traditional sweets.
a. How b. What c. Why d. Where
Rewrite:
1.Our sources of energy will soon end if we don’t try to save them. Unless............................................................................................................................
2. Barbare plays chess better than Mike. Mike doesn’t........................................................................................................................
3. Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film (although) ...............................................................................................................................................
4.Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However) ...............................................................................................................................................
5.He performs very well, although he is young (Despite) ...............................................................................................................................................
6. It was a comedy, but I didn’t find it funny at all. (In spite of) ...............................................................................................................................................
7. The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but) ...............................................................................................................................................
8.In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.(although) ...............................................................................................................................................
9. Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite) ...............................................................................................................................................
10. He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
1.Our sources of energy will soon end if we don’t try to save them.
=> Unless we try to save our sources of energy, they will soon end.
2. Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
=> Mike doesn’t play chess as well as Barbare.
3. Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film (although)
=> Although the story was silly, many people enjoyed the film.
4. Although the ket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
=> The ket price was high; however, many people went to see that film.
5. He performs very well, although he is young (Despite)
=> Despite being young, he performs very well.
6. It was a comedy, but I didn’t find it funny at all. (In spite of)
=> In spite of the fact that it was a comedy, I didn't find it funny at all.
7. The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
=> The film was so boring but Jack saw it from beginning to end.
8.In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.(although)
=> Although the film has a happy ending, it begins with a terrible disaster.
9. Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
=> Despite the fact that the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it.
10. He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
=> In spite of being young, he performs very well.
41. We didn’t find it funny__________ it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
42. In Titanic, it__________ LeonardoDi Caprio as Jack Dawson, a poor artist.
A. directs B. shows C. acts D. stars
43. The end of the film was so__________ that many people cried.
A. shocking B. moving C. exciting D. boring
44. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday__________ feeling very tired.
A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so
45.__________beginning with a terrible disaster, the film has a happy ending.
A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. However
41. We didn’t find it funny__________ it was a comedy.
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but
42. In Titanic, it__________ LeonardoDi Caprio as Jack Dawson, a poor artist.
A. directs B. shows C. acts D. stars
43. The end of the film was so__________ that many people cried.
A. shocking B. moving C. exciting D. boring
44. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday__________ feeling very tired.
A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so
45.__________beginning with a terrible disaster, the film has a happy ending.
A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. However
41. C. although
42. B. shows .
43. B. moving
44. B. in spite of
45.A. In spite
In spite of it is a comedy, I don't find it funny.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Đáp án: B
Sửa: in spite of ⇒ although/ though
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