Join the following sentences , using the words in brackets :

1. Cars cause pollution . People still want them . ( althought )

2. I tried to persuade her . I didn't succeed , however . ( althought )

3. This exercise is very long . I hope it isn't boring ( thought )

4. We tried to invite him to the party . He didn't come ( even thought )

5. I like fish . I don't like catching them myshelf ( althought )

6. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour ( althought )

7. There was a cow on the street . All the cars stopped ( using "because" )

Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)
→……………………………………………………………… .
2. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (in spite of)
→……………………………………………………………… .
3. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
4. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
5. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (In spite of)
→……………………………………………………………… .
6. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
7. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)
→……………………………………………………………… .
8. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
9. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although)
→……………………………………………………………… .
10.Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)
→………………………………………………………………

IV. Choose the right word:
1. (Since / However / Even though) I try hard to play the piano, I don’t seem to improve.
2. He bought a car (though / so / because ) he was too young to drive.
3. I tried to persuade her (though / and / but) I didn’t succeed.
4. It was cold.( Therefore / However / Although) , I still went swimming.
5. Nga is a good student (but / because / so) she received a scholarship.
6. She failed her test(However / Though / Therefore) she has to do the test again.
7. John’s in a good shape physically (and / although / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
8. (Because / Although / However) cars cause pollution, people still want them.
9. (As/ Although/ Therefore) it’s a public holiday, you won’t find any shops open.
10. Phong is in good shape physically (and/ though / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
11. That hotel is expensive (but / though / so) its service is poor.
12. I still had a headache (but / because / although) I took an aspirin.

1 they did not have any money , but they bought an expensive mobilephone >> in spite of ................................................... 2 mai has to go to school to take her exams . she is having a flu >> although mai ..................................... 3 she does not go to school with us >> i wish ....................................... 4 cars cause pollution . however , people still want them >> although .. ......................................... 5 in spite of the bad weather , he went on a picnic >> although the weather ..............................................

1. ....the excellent service, they didn't leave a tip to waiters

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

2. He didn't get a job.... everyone thought he was the best man for it

A. and B. Because C. Even though D. Since

3. .......cars cause pollution, people still want them

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

4. It was cold and wet ......., David put on his swimming suit and went to the beach

A. Therefore B. Despie C. Although D. Nevertheless

5. I got to class on time........ I had missed my bus

A. Even though B. Nevertheless C. Because D. Despite

( MONG CÁC BẠN GIÚP MÌNH)

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. Although she arrived __________, we made her welcome just the same.             (expect)

2. The earth is being _________ by pollution. (threat)

3. I’m sorry I haven’t phoned. I’ve been _________ busy this week. (credible)

4. I’m afraid you’ll have to see Mr. Baker. All matters concerning finance are his__________ (response)

5. Many people have been killed by Islamic State (IS), a dangerous group of ____________. (terror)

6. In the future cars can run on anything from __________ to methane gas. (electric)

7. Ants and bees are described as _____________ insects. (industry)

8. Morphine is often used to ____________ the pain of serious injuries. (die)

9. The show was so ___________ that nobody knew who was coming on next. (organise)

10. __________, there were five countries founding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (origin)

III. Put the verb in brackets in appropriate tense or form. Write down the answers on your answer sheet.

1. He will always remember (award)_______________ the gold medal for his victory.

2. Mrs. Jones, I regret (inform) _____________ you that your credit limit has been exceeded.

3. If you (listen)______________ to me, you (not be) _________in difficult situations now

5. The danger of forest fires (be)_________________ not to be taken lightly

IV. Rewrite the sentences

1. cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

2. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. (in spite of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

3. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

4. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

5. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

6. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

7. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

8. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. (despite )

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

9. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

10. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

11. She went to bed early because she felt tired . (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

12. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

13. I couldn’t read the letter because the room was dark. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

14. The train come late because it was foggy. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

15. The train was late because the fog was thick. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

16. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

17. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

18. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

19. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

20. She walked slowly because her leg was injured. (because of)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

21. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

22. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)

=> .........................................................................................................................................................

liªn tõ: and  /  or /        /but / however/         because        so / therefore /

 although / though / even though

a.Yesterday, Lan went to the stationer’s to buy some notebooks, a pen ________ a compass.

b. Cars cause pollution. ________, people still want them.

c.Oanh failed the exam _______ he was very lazy.

d.What would you like to eat, noodles ______ sticky rice?

e.He didn’t take a raincoat along with him, ____ he got wet.

f.Hoa’s eyes are weak._______ , she has to wear glasses.

1.You can take it ______ leave it

2.She closed the door________ left for the city.

3.She’s beautiful, ________I don’t like her.

4.Jane is intelligent________ hard-working.

5.We often have eggs_____ bread for breakfast.

6.Would you like tea ____coffee? –Tea, please.

7.She can dance ______she can’t sing.     

9.I like bananas, oranges, apples_______pears

10.She tried hard_______ she failed the test.