3 he is rich but he is selfish => although 4 I got to the airport in 30 minutes => it took
III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
-> She didn't eat much despite her hunger.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.
-> He couldn't solve the problem in spite of being good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
-> Mr. Pike doesn't wear glasses despite being over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
-> In spite of his experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
-> Despite the dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.
-> In spite of the noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
-> Despite the heavy rain, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
-> In spite of the fog, the flight was not delayed.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
-> Despite the fruits's being green, he ate all of them.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
-> We did the test in spite of its difficulty.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
-> Despite his strength, I'm not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
-> Everybody has great regard for him despite his poverty.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
-> The plane took off despite the bad weather.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
-> He didn't stop his car despite the red traffic lights.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
-> He studied very well despite his hard life at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
-> Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
-> Despite his good English, he wasn't chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-> Despite his English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
-> He always studies hard despite the difficulties he encounters.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
-> Despite the bad weather, we are gonig to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
-> Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.
-> She attended the class despite not feeling alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.
-> The child ate the cookies despite his mother's having told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.
-> She drank coffee to keep herself warm despite her dislike for it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
-> Mary will take a plane despite her dislike for flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
-> Despite Mary's sadness, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
-> The old woman told interesting stories to the children despite her poor memory.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
-> Despite his frequent absence, he managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
-> He ate the chocolate cake despite being on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
-> Despite the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies.
1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t 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 aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
____________________________________________________________
10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF
I.
1.although
2.although
3.despite
4.although
5. although
6.in spite of
7.despite
8. because
9.because of
10.because of
II
1.Despite having a lot of money, I am not very satistied.
2.IN SPITE OF the rain, they still go fishing.
3.DESPITE working hard, she doesn’t get good results.
4. IN SPITE OF being a singer , he sings badly.
5. DESPITE the difficult exercise, she can do it easily.
6. DESPITE being very rich, He isn’t happy
7.IN SPITE OF getting a good job, he was not satisfied.
8. BECAUSE OF Mary's sickness,she didn’t go to school yesterday
9. BECAUSE OF feeling tired, She went to bed early
10. BECAUSE OF the hot weather, I can’t sleep
exercise
1/he finished his work although ha was tired after the long driver
-despite......
2/although mr pike was seriously ill, he still composed nice pices of music.
-despite......
3/cars cause pollution but people still want them.
-although....
4/she wass seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much.
-although....
5/although he took a taxi, bill still arrived late for the concert.
-in spite of......
6/he had enough money.he refused to buy a new car.
-although....
-in spite of....
7/it was raining.he walked to the station.
-although....
-despite...
8/although he is got a fench name, he is in fact american.
-despite...
9/in spite of her injured foot,she managed to walk home.
-although...
10/despite the fact that we were the beter team,we lost the match.
-even though...
1,they are rich,but they aren't kind
although..............................................................
2,that man is old.However ,he is strong
although...............................................
3,although he is intelligent,he doesn't do well at school
in spite of..........................................................
4,i explained clearly,but he didn't for give me
although..................................................
5,he often tells lies,However,many people belive him
although...............................................
6,although he studied hard,he failed the exams
he studies.........................................................
7,although the weather was bad,he could go to hoa's birthday party
inspite of..................................................................
1,they are rich,but they aren't kind
although thay are rich, they aren't kind
2,that man is old.However ,he is strong
although that man is old, he is strong
3,although he is intelligent,he doesn't do well at school
in spite of his intelligence, he doesn't do well at scholl
4,i explained clearly,but he didn't for give me
although I explanied clearly, he did n't for give me
5,he often tells lies,However,many people belive him
although he often tells lie , many people belive him
6,although he studied hard,he failed the exams
he studies hard, but he failed the exams
7,although the weather was bad,he could go to hoa's birthday party
inspite of the bad weather, he could go to Hoa's birthday party
1.although their richness , but they aren't kind.
2,although his age,that man is strong.
3,in spite of being intelligent,he doesn't do well at school.
4. although I explained clearly,but he didn't forgive me.
5.although he often tells lies,many people belive him.
6.he studied hard,but he failed the exams.
7.inspite of the bad weather,.he could go to hoa's birthday party.
1. Although he is very rich, he isn’t in happy.
→In spite of
Though she is very intelligent, she can’t answer my question.
> Despite 2.
3. Even though he is lazy, he passed the final test.
>In spite
4. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
→ Despite
5. Despite his broķen legs, he decided to go to work.
→Although
6. The plan took off though the weather was bad. > In Spite
7. We did the test well though it was difficult.
→. Despite
8.The fight was not delayed though it was foggy.
→ In Spite.
9. Although lt was dark, they continue to work. >Despite
10. Though'it rained heavily, I went to school on time. →in Spite
11.Even though he is strong,I'm not afraid of him.
>..Despite.
12. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in the city.
➩Although .
13. In spite of the fog, the plane landed at the airport safely. .
➩Even though
14. in spite of being over sixty years old, Mr. Pike doesn't wear glasses.
→ Though.
15. He studies very well although his life was hard at that time.
→ In spite.
16. Despite her illness, she went on stage. →. Even though.
1.In spite of being very rich,he isn’t in happy
2.Despite being very intelligent,she can’t answer my question
3.In spite of his laziness, he passed the final test
4.Despite the bad weather,we are going to have a picnic
5.Although his legs were broken, he decided to go to work
6.In spite of the bad weather,the plane took off
7.Despite the difficult test,we did it well
8.In spite of the fog,the fight was not delayed
9.Despite the darkness,they continue to work
10.In spite of the heavy rain,i .....
11.Despite his strength,i’ Not afraid of him
12.Although the streets are narrow,many people ...
13.Even though it was foggy,the plane landed....
14.Though Mr Pike is over 60 years old, he doesn’t wear glasses
15.In spite of his hard life at that time,he studies very well
16.Even though she was ill, she went on stage
Viết lại câu:
4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) In spite of
4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite HE FELT TIRED, HE STAYED UP TO KEEP US COMPANY
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of THEY CAME TO VISIT US , THEY DIDN'T HAVE MUCH TIME
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of THE SHIRTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE , PEOPLE BUY THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE TRENDY
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of HE HAD NO QUALIFICATIONS FOR IT , HE GOT THE JOB
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite SHE HAS TO DO IT , SHE IS NOT PREPARED FOR THE TEST
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although SHE WAS ILL BUT SHE HAD TO GO TO SCHOOL
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although HE FINISHED WORK EARLIER THAN THE OTHERS BUT HE ARRIVED LATER
4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) In spite of
4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite HE FELT TIRED, HE STAYED UP TO KEEP US COMPANY
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of THEY CAME TO VISIT US , THEY DIDN'T HAVE MUCH TIME
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of THE SHIRTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE , PEOPLE BUY THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE TRENDY
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of HE HAD NO QUALIFICATIONS FOR IT , HE GOT THE JOB
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite SHE HAS TO DO IT , SHE IS NOT PREPARED FOR THE TEST
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although SHE WAS ILL BUT SHE HAD TO GO TO SCHOOL
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although HE FINISHED WORK EARLIER THAN THE OTHERS BUT HE ARRIVED LATER
Rewrite the sentences
1. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for ages.
=>It's
2. I'd rather have Vietnamese foods than American foods.
=>He is
3. He usually drinks coffee in the morning.
=>He is
4. His illness was serious but he went to school.
=>Although..
5. It took us 15 minutes to walk to school.
=>I spent
6. Let's visit the park tomorrow
=>Why don't we
7. Who painted the room?
=> By
8. They have been living in Viet Nam for 2 years.
=> They ..
Rewrite the sentences
1. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for ages.
=>It'S BEEN AGES SINCE I LAST ENJOYED MYSELF SO MUCH.
2. I'd rather have Vietnamese foods than American foods.
=>I'D PREFER TO HAVE VIETNAMESE FOODS RATHER THAN AMERICAN FOODS.
3. He usually drinks coffee in the morning.
=>He is USED TO DRINKING COFFEE IN THE MORNING.
4. His illness was serious but he went to school.
=>Although..HE WAS SERIOUSLY ILL, HE WENT TO SCHOOL.
5. It took us 15 minutes to walk to school.
=>I spent 15 MINUTES WALKING TO SCHOOL.
6. Let's visit the park tomorrow
=>Why don't we VISIT THE PARK TOMORROW ?
7. Who painted the room?
=> By WHOM WAS THE ROOM PAINTED ?
8. They have been living in Viet Nam for 2 years.
=> They .STARTED LIVING IN VIETNAM 2 YEARS AGO..
Rewrite the sentences
1. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for ages.
=>It's been ages since I last enjoyed myself so much
2. I'd rather have Vietnamese foods than American foods.
=>I'd prefer Vietnamese foods to American foods
hoặc
=>I'd prefer to have Vietnamese foods rather than (have) American foods
3. He usually drinks coffee in the morning.
=>He is used to drink coffee in the morning
4. His illness was serious but he went to school.
=>Although his illness was serious , he went to school
5. It took us 15 minutes to walk to school.
=>I spent 15 minutes walking to school
6. Let's visit the park tomorrow
=>Why don't we visit the park tomorrow ?
7. Who painted the room?
=> By whom the room was painted ?
8. They have been living in Viet Nam for 2 years.
=> They started living in Viet Nam 2 years ago
Rewrite the sentences
1. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for ages.
=>It's been ages since I last enjoyed myself so much
2. I'd rather have Vietnamese foods than American foods.
=>I'd prefer Vietnamese foods to American foods
hoặc
=>I'd prefer to have Vietnamese foods rather than (have) American foods
3. He usually drinks coffee in the morning.
=>He is used to drink coffee in the morning
4. His illness was serious but he went to school.
=>Although his illness was serious , he went to school
5. It took us 15 minutes to walk to school.
=>I spent 15 minutes walking to school
6. Let's visit the park tomorrow
=>Why don't we visit the park tomorrow ?
7. Who painted the room?
=> By whom was the room painted ?
8. They have been living in Viet Nam for 2 years.
=> They started living in Viet Nam 2 years ago
Homework
Combine these sentences, using “enough to”.
1. He is rich. He can buy the car.
2. The ice is quite thick. We can walk on it.
3. The exercises are so easy. You can do them.
4. Your brother was clever. He could do this homework in a few minutes.
5. Lan is 12 years old. She can’t be home alone.
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6. Our team is very good. We win the football match very often.
7. The weather is fine. We can go for a picnic.
8. He didn’t have time. He couldn’t fix his car.
9. She’s too young. She shouldn’t get married.
10. I don’t have much money. I can’t buy this house.
1. He is rich enough to buy the car.
2. The ice is not thick enough for us to walk on
3. The exercises are easy enough for you to do
4. Your brother was clever enough to do this homework in a few minutes.
5. Lan is not old enough to be home alone.
6. Our team is good enough to win the football match very often.
7. The weather is fine enough for us to go for a picnic.
8. He didn’t have enough time to fix his car.
9. She’s not old enough to get married.
10. I don’t have enough money to buy this house.