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1. they usually wore jeans when they were young
➜they used......to wear jeans when they were young......
2. " why did the dog bark violently last night , daisy ? " said tom
➜tom asked....Daisy why the dog had barked violently the previous night ........
3. it was a two-hour flight from ha noi to ho chi minh city
➜it took.......two hours to fly from Ha Noi to Ho chi Minh city .......
4. the man called the police because his wallet was stolen
➜the man whose......wallet was stolen called the police ........
5. dose your father use the internet every day ?
➜ Is your father......used to the internet everyday........?
6. the service of that restaurant was so poor that no one wanted to eat there
➜that restaurent provided.....such poor service that no one wanted to eat there ......
7. because you speak english unnaturally , they don't understand you
➜if......you didn't speak English unnaturally, they would understand you .......
8. because she behaves well , everybody lover her
➜because of.......her good behaviour, everybody loves her........
write the suitable form of the word in parenthese
1. the label tells......consumers ........ how much energy effciency each model has ( consumption )
2. we .......hurriedly ..... gathered our things and ran to the bus stop ( hurry )
3. in terms of UFOs , people talk about the.......mysterious ............ circles on the fields in Great Britain ( mystery )
4. his sense of humor ..........distinguishes........... his from other persons ( distinct )
5. alice is always keen on joining voluntary activities and she is one of the charity 's main .....donatory........ ( donate)
6. they argue ........persuasively...... in favor of a complete ban on using handguns ( persuade )
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
à Despite _______being very disappointed, . Mary tried to keep calm _________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
à In spite of _____the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.___________________________________
3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.
à Although ___he could do the job, he was not offered the position.____________________________________
5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of ___ being a poor student, tom studied very well._____________________________________
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.
à In spite of _____telling lies, he is believed by the headmaster ___________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ______big storm, they decided to leave home.__________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite _______his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university ___________
First Man on the Moon On July 16, 1969, America launched the Apollo 11, Lunar Landing Mission from Kennedy Space Center. This was a 363-foot-tall space vehicle, the five engines of which on the Saturn V rocket generated 7.5 million pounds of thrust. Twelve minutes after the launch, the astronauts were in orbit 120 miles above the Earth. [1] At a speed of 17,400 mph, they began their four-day journey to the moon. [2] They had nearly a quarter of a million miles to go. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong descended from the lunar module ladder. [3] Just prior to taking his first step on the moon, Armstrong pilled on a special ring, causing a TV camera to automatically deploy. As he stepped onto the moon’s surface he proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” [4] However, Armstrong inadvertently omitted the “a” before “man”. This error slightly changed the meaning of what was to become known as Armstrong’s famous statement.
Question 1: What is this passage mainly about?
A. the first manned mission to the moon
B. how fast the rocket traveled
C. the first man in space
D. the reason Neil Armstrong is so famous
Question 2: The word “ They” in the passage refers to_____________ .
A. Apollo 11
B. astronauts
C. Americans
D. engines
Question 3: The word "deploy " in the passage is closest in meaning to___________ .
A. photograph
B. begin working
C. stop functioning
D. light up
Question 4: Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. The Life of Neil Armstrong
B. The History of Space Travel
C. The Story of Apollo 11
D. The John F. Kennedy Space Center
Question 5: The word “proclaimed ” in the passage is closest in meaning to__________ .
A. thought B. heard C. remembered D. announced
-Nhiều quá à...Làm giúp bạn một vài phần thôi,còn lại xem lại công thức nhé....
B. USING THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITH THE FORM OF PASSIVE
1. I am cleaning my room
-> my room is being cleaned .
2. they are rebuilding the damaged museum
-> the damaged museum is being rebuilt.
3. my mother is not preparing the dinner in the kitchen
-> the dinner isn't being prepared in the kitchen by my mother.
4. mary is performing magic tricks at Tom's party
-> magic tricks are being performed at Tom's party by mary.
5. she is decorating her house with many flowers
-> her house is being decorated with many flowers
6. i'm reading a famous novel named Gone with the wind
-> a famous novel is being read named Gone with the wind
7. are they washing his car at the garage?
->Is his car being washed at the garage?
8. the chairman of the comapny is presenting the annual report in the meeting room
-> the annual report is being presented in the meeting room by the chairman of the company
9. the zoo keeper is not feeding those dangerous tigers
-> those dangerous tigers aren't being fed by the zoo keeper.
10. is he watering the trees in the garden?
-> Are the trees being watered?
Phần còn lại nhìn công thức nha bạn.
B. USING THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITH THE FORM OF PASSIVE
1. I am cleaning my room
-> my mom is being cleaned
2. they are rebuilding the damaged museum
-> the damaged museum is being rebuilt.
3. my mother is not preparing the dinner in the kitchen
-> the dinner is not being prepared in the kitchen by my mother.
4. mary is performing magic tricks at Tom's party
-> magic tricks are being performed at Tom's party by Mary.
5. she is decorating her house with many flowers
-> her house is being decorated with many flowers
6. i'm reading a famous novel named Gone with the wind
-> a famous novel named Gone with the wind is being read.
7. are they washing his car at the garage
-> his car is being washed at the garage.
8. the chairman of the comapny is presenting the annual report in the meeting room
-> the annual report is being presented in the meeting room by the chairman of the company.
9. the zoo keeper is not feeding those dangerous tigers
-> those dangerous tigers are not being fed by the zoo keeper.
10. is he watering the trees in the garden
-> the trees are being watered in the garden.
c. Using the present perfect tense REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITH THE FORM OF PASSIVE
1. no one has used this washing machine for ages
-> this washing machine hasn't been used for ages
2. he has opened his own restaurant in distric 1
-> his own restaurant in district has been opened.
3. she has cut her hair
-> her hair has been cut.
4. my sister has sliced the beef and put it into refrigerator
-> the beef has been sliced and put into refrigerator by my sister.
5. ourr company has displayed the new car model
- the new car model has been displayed by our company.
6. they have sent some elephants to the zoo
-> some elephants have been sent to the zoo
7. people have said that he has moved his house to Italy
-> he has been said to have moved his house to Italy.
8. have you ever told Alan's story to her mother
-> has alan's story been told to her mother?
9/ i haven't eaten snails before
->snails haven't been eaten before.
10. they've invited Mr. Brown to speak at the conference
- Mr. brown has been invited to speak at the conference.
E. USING THE PAST CONTINOUS REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITH THE FORM OF PASSIVE
1. Julie was making pancakes in the kitchen
-> Pancakes were being made in the kitchen by Julie.
2. i was helping my little brother with his homework
-> my little brother was being helped with his homework
3. my mother was growing some flowers in the garden
-> some flowers were being grown in the garden by my mother.
4. what was he writing on the desk
-> what was being written on the desk?
5. the boy was throwing the snowball
-> the snowball was being thrown by the boy.
6. nobody was watching tv when we arrived
-> tv wasn't being watched when we arrived
7. why were you picking the leaves
->why were the leaves being picked ?
8. was she reading the magazine when the phone rang
-> Was the magazine being read when the phone rang?
9. mrs. smith was expecting her son to come back
-> mrs. smith's son was being expected to come back.
10. we weren't painting the gate
-> the gate wasn't being painted
F. using the past perfect REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITH THE FORM OF PASSIVE
1. i had lost the key
- the key had been lost.
2. the little girl had broken the Chinese pot
-> the Chinese pot had been broken by the little girl.
3/ the americans had discovered another planet
-> another planet had been discovered by the Americans.
4. firefighters had put out the fire successfully
-> the fire had been put out successfully by firefighters.
5. the manager hadn't accepted my resighnation letter
-> my resignation letter hadn't been accepted by the manger.
6. had peter found the solutions to these problems
-> Had the solutions to these problems been found by Peter?
7.he had given an interesting book to me
-> an interesting book had been given to me
8. when i got home, i realized that someone had stolen my car
-> when i got home, i realized that my car had been stolen
9. they hadd raised many pigs and chickens on theirs farm
- many pigs and chickens on their farm had been raised
10. the scientists had placed the chemical in the test tube
-> the chemical in the test tube had been placed by the scientists.
REwrite the sentences
1. although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived lat for the concert
=> In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
2. we wen out although it rained heavily
=> Despite the heavy rain, we went out.
3. she didn't go to school because she was seriously ill
=> Because of her serious sickness, she didn't go to school.
4. rice grows well here because of the warm and wet cimate
=> Because the climate is warm and wet, rice grows well.
5. although he didn't speak english, Bob decided to settle in england
=> In spite of not speaking English, Bob decided to settle in England.
6. in spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school
=> Although William suffered from a bad cold, he still went to school.
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. ba was punished because he was lazy
=> Because of his laziness, Ba was punished.
9. because he is kind , everybody loves him
=> Because of his kindness, everybody loves him.
10. they are always happy although they have very little money
=> In spite of having very little money, they are always happy.
11. TOM went to work although he didn't feel very well
=> Despite not feeling well, Tom went to work.
12. i have tried hard but I can't earn enough money
=> In spite of having tried hard, I can't earn enough money.
13. although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
=> Despite taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
14 In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William wen to schoold
=> Though he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.
15. though he tried hard he didn't succeed
=> In spite of having tried hard, he didn't succeed.
Best "kiên nhẫn" of the year :D
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 is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse 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. eventhough D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough 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.
11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.
A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.
B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.
C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.
D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses
1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=> Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean
2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)
=> Though they have a car, they rarely use it
3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)
=> Although he was innocent, he was sent to prison
4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)
=> Even though he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them
5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)
=> Even though she never takes any kind of exercise, she is quite fit and healthy
6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)
=> Although the keyboard wasn’t working well, she tried to finish the letter
7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
=> Although the forecast said it would rain, it turned out to be a beautiful day
8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)
=> Even though I've taken the bill, I'm no better
9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)
=> Though the traffic was bad, I arrived at the airport on time
10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)
=> I didn’t get the job though I had all necessary qualifications
11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)
=> We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot
12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)
=> Though she felt sick, she went to work
13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)
=> Even though I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep
14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)
=> Although he is very rich, he isn’t happy
15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)
=> She couldn’t answer the question though she is very intelligent
16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)
=> Though he tried, he was not successful
17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)
=> Although his life is hard, he determined to study well
18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)
=> Though he was wise and experienced, he was not taken in
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:
1. Although my mom sings very well, she doesn't often sings =))
2. Although I study English very well, I can’t sing English song.
3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though she promised to go .
4. Although my school is far from the city, many students choose to study here.
5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though we had to wait for more than two hours to visit it.
6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she has never joined any art contests .
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of having a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite the fact that I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of the quite cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite the fact that we don’t like them very much, we thought we’d better invite them to the party
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite the heat, the room wasn’t warm
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of the fact that I’d met her twice before, I didn’t recognize her
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite having known each other a long time, we’re not very good friends
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite promising that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock
Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.
1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.
=> No matter how tired I was, I didn't sleep
2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.
=> No matter how hungry I was, I didn’t eat anything
3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.
=> No matter how unwell he felt, he went on working
4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
=> No matter how disappointed he was, he tried to smile
5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.
=> No matter how fine he isn't, he still goes to school
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite the low salary, he accepted the job
7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though they quarrel each other, they remain the best of friends
8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner
9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though he is old, he still leads an active life
10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though Ba worked hard, he failed his exam
11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although the rain was heavy, we decided to go to see the match
12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite losing, the home team played very well
13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of the rain, I still went to school on time
14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite not being brilliant, she studies quite well
15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well
16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though the house isn’t nice, I like the garden
17. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though it was raining, we went out
18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though Bob is talkative, everyone likes him
19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though (Sai đề)
20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of the rain, we enjoyed the vacation
21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.
=> Much as I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep
22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.
=> Despite being extremely qualified, I didn’t get the job
23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.
=>No matter how green the fruits were, he ate all of them
24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>No matter how bad the weather was, the plane took off
25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
=>No matter how dark the sky was, he took a lot of photographs
26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire
27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of studying well, Tom will not pass the examination
28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of having been on a diet for 2 years, he is still fat
29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.
=> No matter how poorly they lived, they were always happy
30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs he got, he was not satisfied
31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever job you do, you should do it devotedly
32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However good his English was, he wasn't chosen
33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much as I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish
34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter how long you can use it, i won’t wear out
35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite being severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports
36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly as he seems, he’s not to be trusted
37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever as he is, I don’t think he’ll this problem
38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter how early she gets up, she never comes to the office on time
39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.
=> Much as he had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh, his work, he felt, demanded solitude
40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter who you are, come and sit down
41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis
42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever he says, nobody believes him
43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However late he had gone to bed, he always woke up early
44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy as Melissa’s father was, he still played with her
45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of being hungry, she didn't eat much
46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
=> Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine
47. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of the difficult test, we did it well
48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite his strength, I’m not afraid of him
49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>In spite of the bad weather, the plane took off
50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> Despite being good at English, he wasn’t chosen
51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.
=>In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive in this city
52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
=> Despite being over sixty, Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses
53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
=>In spite of being on diet, he ate the chocolate cake
54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.
=> Despite his hard life, he studies very well at that time
I. Error identification & correct (xác định và sửa lỗi sai)
Example: It’s difficult getting there on time in rush hour.
getting → to get
1. He does his homework at the moment. -> is doing
2. He is learning cooking at the moment. -> to cook
3. What do you usually do at your free time? -> in
4. You should practise speak English before you go to England. -> speaking
5. She is very good of writing essays. -> at
6. I am really not interested of going to high school. -> in
7. He thanks her about inviting him to the party. -> for
8. They don’t go to the swimming pool because the rain. -> because of
9. They don’t go to the swimming pool because the rain. -> because of
10. Would you like going to a pop concert this weekend. -> to go
II. Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of.
1. because the meeting's at 2.00, I won't be able to see you.
2. although I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.
3. The goods were never delivered in spite of the promise we had received.
4. My mother is always complaining because of the untidiness of my room.
5. I didn't get the job although I had all the necessary qualifications.
6. It's unsafe to travel in that country because of the ongoing civil war.
7. The villagers refused to leave in spite of the drought.
8. because everything looked different, I had no idea where to go.
9. because of his age, John was not hired although he had the necessary
qualifications.
10. You can't enter this secure area because you don't have an official permit.
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.
=> (though, although, even though
) ......though Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, My friend Anny does not enjoy it. ................................................................
2. Bob always walks to work. He is living in the city.
=> .......although bob is living in the city., Bob always walks to work..................................................................................................................................
3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming.
=> ..........................though My house is near the beach, I rarely go swimming................................................................................................................
4. My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on every public holiday.
=> ..................though My brother is working in Ha Noi, He comes home on every public holiday........................................................................................................................
5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.
=> ...............though Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.................................................................................................
6 Most children go to see the firework show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.
=> ................though Most children go to see the firework show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV..........................................................................................................................
7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health.
=> .....................though Nick used to smoke, He seems to be in good health.....................................................................................................................
8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.
=> ......though i was tired, i couldn't sleep...................................................................................................................................
9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.
=> ..........................though Henry’s friend is a millionaire, He hates spending money..................................................................................................................
10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour.
=> ........................We couldn’t get tickets though We queued for an hour...............................................
1. the heavy rain prevented everybody from going out
=> Had it not been for the heavy rain, everybody could have gone out.
2. mrs. taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine
=> Mrs.taylor wished she hadn't bought the second hand washing machine.
3. they belive that the wanted man was living in london
=> The wanted man is believed to be living in London.
4. what is the weight of your suicase ?
=> How heavy is your suitcase?
5. in spite of his age , mr. benson runs 8 miles before breakfast everyday
=> Though Mr.Benson is old, he runs 8 miles before breakfast everyday.