9. ____________ being frightened by the images, Lan still liked the film so much.

A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. Nevertheless

10. __________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.

A. Because B. Since C. As D. Although

11. The play was so boring. ________, An saw it from beginning to end.

A. Therefore B. Despite C. However D. Although

12. – “Do you 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? D. I’m sorry, I can’t.

13. ____________ is La Tomatina celebrated? – Every August.

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

14. My father liked the ____________ of that singer.

A.perform B. performer C. performance D. performing

15. ____________ is not very far from here to the harbour.

A.There B. It C. This D.That

III.Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

1._____ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.

2. I went to see the film _____ feeling really tired.

3.I really enjoyed the Water War_____ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.

4. ______ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.

5. ______ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

I. Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

1. ___ the story of the film was good, I didn't like the acting.

2. Iwent to see the film ___ feeling really tired.

3. Ireally enjoyed the Water War ___ most of my friends said it wasn't a very good film.

4. ___ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.

5. ___ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

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Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. as B .though C. since D. despite
2. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. _______________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
5. She left him _______________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. even though D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if necessary.

1.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)

2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)

3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)

4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)

5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)

6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)

Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of ____________________________________________________________

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

Because of ____________________________________________________________

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

Despite _______________________________________________________________

4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

Because of ____________________________________________________________

5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

Although _____________________________________________________________

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

Although ____________________________________________________________

7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

In spite of ____________________________________________________________

8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

Despite_______________________________________________________________

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1. Complete the sentences. Use although + a clause from the box. ( Hoàn thành các câu sau, sử dụng although + 1 trong các mệnh đề sau)

they spent a lot of money on the film

few people came to see

it it was a comedy

it is set in modern times

the acting is excellent

Example: Although I watched the film twice, I didn’t understand it.

1. We enjoyed the film at the Ngoc Khanh Cinema _____.

2. ______, it wasn’t a big success.

3. ______, I don’t enjoy the fi lm.

4. I didn’t find it funny at all ______.

5. The film is based on a book that was written twenty years ago ______.

2. Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

( Hoàn thành câu, sử dụng although, despite/ in spite of . Đôi khi có 2 cách trả lời.)

1. ______ the story of the fi lm was good, I didn’t like the acting.

2. I went to see the fi lm ______ feeling really tired.

3. I really enjoyed the Water War______ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good fi lm.

4. ______ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the fi lm.

5. ______ the fi lm was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end. - Ai giúp tui sẽ cho câu trả lời hay nhất

2/ Complete the sentenses , uusing althought , despite / in spite of . Sometime , two answers are possible. ( Ex.2/p.19 )

1. ______________ the story of the film was good , I didn't like the acting.

2. I went to see the film_______________ felling really tired 3. I really enjoyed the water war _____________ most of my friend said it wasn't a very good film.

4. _________________ careful preparation , they had a lot of difficulties in making a film

5. __________________ the film is griping , Tom slept from beginning

to end

3/ Complete the centences , using although , despite , in spite of , nevertheless , however,.... ( Ex. 4/p.20 )

1. The film didn't receive good reviews from critics __________________ , many people went to see it .

2. ___________________ the silly story , many people enjoyed the film

3. They spent millions of dollars on making the film ____________ , it wasn't as successful as expected

4. __________________ Joes is one of Spielberg's first films . It is one of his best .

5. __________________ the film was bit frightening . I really enjoyed

4/ Rewrite sentences using the words in brackets . Change other words in the sentences if necessary. ( Ex .3/p.20 )

1. I don't think Stallone is a very good actor . He was very good in the Rocky film . ( Although ) _____________________________________________

2. Many European film director have gone to Hollywood to make film . Few have had as much success as milos Forman . ( Although )

_____________________________________________

3. They watched film on DVD all night . They had to work the next day . ( despite )

__________________________________________________________________

4. He has performed excellently in many films . He has never won an oscar for Best Actor . ( Although )

___________________________________________________________________________________
5. The film begins with a terrible disaster . It has a happy ending ( in spite of )

__________________________________________________________________

5/ Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences . Then compare your sentences with a partner ( Ex .5/p.20 )

1. I don't really like the film although __________________________________

2.They spent a huge amount of money on the film . However , __________________________________

3. The film was a great success in spite of _____________________________

4. The sound in the film is terrible . Nevertheless , _______________________________________

5. Although it is a horror film , ___________________________________

6. Despite his age , ______________________________________