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

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES….

1. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..…

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

Despite ………………………………………………………………….………………..…

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………….………

5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………….……..….

6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of…………………………………………..………………………………….….

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

Despite …………………………………………………………………….…………

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

Although …………………………………………………………………..………

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

11. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.

Because of …………………………………………………………

12. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

Because of …………………………………………………………

13. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

15. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………

16. I like him because his father is kind to me.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

17. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

18. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………

19. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

In spite of…………………..…………………………………………………

20. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………..

21. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………

22. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.

In spite of…………………………………………………………

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

TRANSFORMATION  (P1: although, because, despite, because of…)
He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of…
Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry.
=> Despite…
They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
=> In spite of…
Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick.
=> Because of…

She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because…
Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although…
In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.
=> Although…
I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because…

Although/ In spite of (despite)/ Because/ Because of

1._______ the high crime rate, many people like to live in big cities.

A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although

2.__________ all my warning, he tried to fix the computer himself.

A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Instead of

3.We all had to stay home __________________.

A. because the coming storm B. because of the coming storm

C. In spite of the coming storm D. although the storm was coming

4.The party had been delayed ………………the host’s mistake.

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

5.We stayed indoors in spite of ............... 

A. the bad sight B. the sight was bad C. the beautiful sight D. the sight was beautiful

6.A lot of things went wrong…………………I had planned everything carefully.

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

7. ……….her absence from school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

A. Despite B. Because of C. Because D. Although

8.My sister left her job_______ the good salary.

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

9.She bought the book _____she had heard it was very good.

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

10.He still didn’t understand the puzzle_______ I tried to explain many times.

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

11.My mother is always complaining ______________the untidiness of my room.

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

12._____ floods destroy many things, they also make the soil riches.

A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Because of

13.There were a lot of accidents …………………the icy roads.

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

14. …………………being selfish, he has no friends.

A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Because of

cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of 1..........................he worked hard , he did not receive any praise 2 he ate the chocolate cake ............................. he is on diet 3 ...................the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday 4 ......................it was cold , i went out 5 .....................john did not study hard , he succeeded cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car a in spite b in spite of c despite d although 2 .........................., he walked to the station a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired 3 she left him .....................she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted a because b even though c in spite of d despite 5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like a although b because of c because d in spite of 6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard a despite b in spite c even if d though 7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous a if b though c because d which 8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like a although b even c despite d in spite of 9 she left him .......................... she still loved him a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite 10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds a despite b however c even though d as though

IV. Choose the best answer: 1. Are you_____________with the result? A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 2. My brother sings_____________than me. A. better B. weller C. gooder D. well 3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad. A. disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot. A. funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 6. She is young but she performs____________. A. excellent B. excel C. excellently D. excellence 7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year. A. won B. acted C. performed D. directed 9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. So 10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary. A. because of B. despite C. because D. although 11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________” A. You're welcome B. Yes, I do C. No, thanks D. I don't know 12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo. A. to B. in C. at D. for 13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life. A. many B. much C. a few D. a little 14. You look ____________ in that dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest. A. Luckily B. Unluckily C. Lucky D. Unlucky 16. An watches TV every evening. ________________. A. I do, neither. B. So I watch. C. I like so. D. So do I. 17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours. A. How far B. What time C. When D. How long 18. Tim spends a long time ______________ video games. A. play B. playing C. to play D. plays 19. Why are you late? – Because I _______________ the bus. A. missed B. mixed C. caught D. lost 20.. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 21. _______________, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 22. She left him _______________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 23. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of 24. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of 25. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard. A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though 26. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous. A. if B. though C. because D. which 27. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 28. She left him ______ she still loved him. A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 29. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as thou

1. Are you_____________with the result? A. satisfy B. satisfied C. satisfying D. be satisfying 2. My brother sings_____________than me. A. better B. weller C. gooder D. well 3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad. A. disappointed B. satisfying C. disappointing D. satisfied 4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot. A. funny B. moving C. comedy D. excited 5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean. A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. Because of 6. She is young but she performs____________. A. excellent B. excel C. excellently D. excellence 7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945. A. horror film B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary 8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year. A. won B. acted C. performed D. directed 9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. So 10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary. A. because of B. despite C. because D. although 11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________” A. You're welcome B. Yes, I do C. No, thanks D. I don't know 12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo. A. to B. in C. at D. for 13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life. A. many B. much C. a few D. a little 14. You look ____________ in that dress. A. love B. lovely C. loving D. lovelily 15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest. A. Luckily B. Unluckily C. Lucky D. Unlucky 16. An watches TV every evening. ________________. A. I do, neither. B. So I watch. C. I like so. D. So do I. 17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours. A. How far B. What time C. When D. How long 18. Tim spends a long time ______________ video games. A. play B. playing C. to play D. plays 19. Why are you late? – Because I _______________ the bus. A. missed B. mixed C. caught D. lost 20.. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 21. _______________, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 22. She left him _______________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 23. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of 24. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Because of C. Because D. In spite of 25. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard. A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though 26. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous. A. if B. though C. because D. which 27. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 28. She left him ______ she still loved him. A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 29. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though