B. Hoàn thành bài phát biểu sau về ma tuý bằng cách điền “although”, “despite”, “however” hoặc “while” vào khoảng trống. Tuy nhiên trong vài trường hợp, có nhiều hơn một đáp án.

Ladies and gentlemen. Today I want to explain why I think drugs should be legalized. Many people think that all drugs are illegal. (►) However, the legal situation is different in different countries. For example, (1)___while____coca leaves are legal in some parts of
South America, they are banned in the USA and many other countries. But even in the USA and Europe, it is not true that all drugs are illegal. (2)__although_____tobacco and alcohol are seriously addictive, they are a regular aspect of most social gatherings in our countries. Not everybody who smokes tobacco or drinks alcohol is an addict, of course. Many regular smokers would like to cut down or stop, (3)___despite_____ , and in fact that many have tried several times. (4)___despite___ their many attempts, they continue smoking, precisely because nicotine is so addictive. Anyway, what are the disadvantages of the illegal drugs remaining illegal? In the first place, illegality means that there is no quality control to protect the consumer. People think they are buying cocaine, for example, (5)____while____ the substance is perhaps mixed with dust or even poisonous powders. Also drugs on the street are fairly expensive so (6)____although____ consumers might not have a job, they need their drugs and this quickly leads to stealing and prostitution in order to pay for them. Second, the drug industry generates enormous quantities of money, enough money to corrupt many police officers and politicians. We like to think that our authorities control crime. The reality, (7)____“however___is that in some countries crime controls the authorities. Ladies and gentleman, (8)___although____you may not like drugs, as long as drugs are illegal, they are outside democratic control.

C. Sau đó, hai người thảo luận về ma tuý. Sử dụng mỗi cụm từ trong hộp một lần duy nhất để hoàn thành đoạn đối thoại sau.

Tommy: What did you think of the talk?

Peter: I don't agree with her (►) although I have to accept that her talk was clever.
It's true that the present situation isn't perfect. (1)___ however________, if they legalize drugs, things will be much worse.

Tommy: Oh, I don't know. Society seems to manage all right with tobacco and alcohol (2)___in spite of the fact that/ though/although____ they're perfectly legal.

Peter: You make it sound as if they're harmless. I think it's truer to say that society functions (3)____in spite of the fact that/ though/although_______they're legal because they cause problems for a lot of people.

Tommy: A few people misuse them. Most people use them sensibly, (4)___though_____.

Peter: It doesn't make sense to say that you can smoke sensibly. That's why there are health warnings on the packets. People are stupid enough to smoke (5) ___despite_____ all the warnings

A. Hãy hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa giống như câu đầu tiên.

► Susie is younger than Jack but she is taller than he is.
Although Susie is younger than Jack, she is taller than he is.

1. In spite of the fact that it was dangerous, many people helped in the rescue.
Many people helped in the rescue although_______it was dangerous___________.

2. Many people continue to smoke cigarettes although there is a serious warning on every packet.
_______________Despite_______________ the warning on every packet, many people continue to smoke cigarettes.

3. There were several stronger teams but it was Brazil that won the cup.
There were several stronger teams. It was Brazil that won the cup,____though___.

4. Although Paris is more expensive than Hong Kong, many people prefer to live there.
Many people prefer to live in Paris despite ____the fact that_________it is more expensive than Hong Kong.

5. My work is interesting but it is not very well paid.
While __________my work is interesting___________ , it is not very well paid.

6. Although Maria complained about the exams, she got very high marks.
Maria complained about the exams. ______However______________ , she got very high marks.

Fill in each blank in the conversation with ONE suitable word. The first letter each word has been given.

Headmaster: Today, we welcome one of our old students. He's David Jone, the famous rock guitarist. David is here to answer your questions. We want to start first?

Students: Have you ever sung with anyone famous?

David: Yes, I have. I've just finished tour of America, and last week I played with Bob Dylan.

Students: Who?

David: Don't you know Bob Dylan?

Students: No. I've never head of him.

David: He's a big star. He 's made handress of records. He was famous in the 1960s.

Students 1: That's ages ago. My mum was born n 196 Maybe my grandfather knows him.

Students 2: Have you seen the Rolling Stones?

David: Of course. I saw them last year.

Students3:Have you been to Stig's house?

David: No, I haven't. I've never et Sting.

Students 4: When did you make your first record?

David: I made my first record in 1971.

Students 5: How many songs have you written?

David: About 50.

Students 5: Do you write Stairway to Heaven?

David: No, I didn't. That was Led Zeppelin. My band was called Dark Clouds Over the Sea.

Students 5: Can you sing us a song?

David: Of course. This one's called My Old School. I wrote it about the place.

Bài 1: Rewrite the following sentences

1. Jenifer went to the dentist because she had a toothache

Because of.........having a toothache,Jenifer went to the dentist...........................

2.Red is a bright colour but cats can't not see it

Even though.............Red is a bright colour,cats can't not see it......................

3.Carol ran outside to see what was happening although she wasn't wearing any shoes

Despite..........the fact that Carol wasn't wearing any shoes,she ran outside to see what was happening .................

4. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert

In spite ...............of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert ................

5.In spite of his age, Mr.Benson runs four miles before breakfast

Although........Mr.Benson is old ,he runs four miles before breakfast.........

6.Samuel is fairly tall,but he can't reach the ceiling

Although........Samuel is fairly tall, he can't reach the ceiling....................

7.Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life

In spite...............of having a good salary, he was unhappy in his life........

8.There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads

Because.............the roads were ice,There were a lot of accidents................

9. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write any more

In spite.......of his successful book, he decided not to write any more ............

10. The train was late because the fog was thick

Because of.............the thick fog,The train was late............................

11.The excursion was cancelled bacause it rained suddenly

Bacause of....................raining suddenly,The excursion was cancelled............

12. She accepted the job although she salary was low

In spite of........the fact that she salary was low,she accepted the job..........

1 My grandfather gets used to ( get ) getting up early in the morning

2 Don't forget ( give ) to give her the message when you see her

3 I'can help ( convider ) convidering his opinion

4 you should try ( wear ) wearing any shirts you want to buy

5 ( operate ) Operating this machine press the red button first

6 He used to fall asleep without ( take ) taking his shoes off

7 she stopped talking about her illness an went on ( tell ) telling us about all her other problems

8 I'd love ( have) to have a coat like that

9 I intend (tell) to tell her what I think

10 Every hour I stop work ( have ) to have a litter rest

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Bài 3: Trắc nghiệm

1. He ... play badminton in the morning. He loves it

A. always

B. never

C. usually

2. Listening to music is their favorite

A. food

B. time

C. pastime

hoàn tất đoạn đối thoại sau đó trả lời các câu hỏi.

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