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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 had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. _______________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
5. She left him _______________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because 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. even though D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though 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.
Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if necessary.
1.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)
Although he's so young, his acting is exellent.
2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)
Desite being noisy, the children slept well
3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)
All critics said this film is really boring;Nevertheless, I was so interested in it.
4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)
In spite of fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film.
5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)
She prepared carefully for the casting;however,she wasn't chosen.
6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)
Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.
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I. Find which word does not belong to each group.
1. A. cinema B. comedy C. film D. cartoon
2. A. audience B. character C. actress D. actor
3. A. entertaining B. terrifying C. frightening D. exciting
4. A. enjoy B. like C. felling D. annoy
5. A. animation B. romantic C. science fiction D. documentary
6. A. interesting B. exhausting C. tired D. exciting
7. A. actor B. comedy C. director D. editor
8. A. entertaining B. exciting C. shocking D. acting
9. A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. although
10. A. plot B. documentary C. horror D. thriller
(bài này giải thích hộ mình nhé tại mình ko hiểu lắm)
II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
1. I was __________ to learn that the director of that gripping film has won
the first prize.
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
2. The film was so___. However my father saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
3. We were __________ with the latest film of that director.
A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy
4. We like the film very much. The _______ are unforgettable and the plot
gripping.
A. character B. acting C. style D. action
5. I have never felt as __________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible
6. Not many people went to see the film; __________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. although B. but C. despite D. however
7. Let’s go to the Victor Cinema. I’m sure you’ll find the film __________.
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
8. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ___________ being very tired.
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
9. _______ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although
10. Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a _____________ film – I was laughing from beginning to the end.
A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious
11. __________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a
new film.
A. Such B. However C. Despite D. With
12. A___________ is a film that shows real life events or stories.
A. documentary B. thriller C. comedy D. action
13. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday __________ feeling very
tired.
A. although B. So C. In spite of D. but
14. The end of the film was so _____________ that many people cried.
A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D. moving
15. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.
A. but B. although C. despite D. in spite of
16. A ___________ is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.
A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror
17. I enjoy the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. so B. yet C. although D. in spite of
18. I found the book so ____________ that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. tiring D. boring
19. __________ he spent too much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although
20. We found the plot of the film__________.
A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting
III. Complete the conversation with the words in the box.
lovely called comedy tickets problems
kind look after much animated cartoon
Sam: What (1) _________kind____________ of film is Shawn of the Dead?
Woman: It’s a (2) ________comedy_____________. It’s very funny, but it’s also a
horror film and it’s very frightening sometimes.
Sam: Oh, I don’t mind films that are scary. What other films are on?
Woman: There’s “The Princess and the frog. It’s an (3) _____animated____________
film from Disney.
Sam: What’s it about?
Woman: It’s about a princess who lives in New Orleans.
Sam: No, I don’t want to watch a (4) _______ cartoon______________.
Woman: There’s an American film which is very good. It’s (5)
________ called______ The Pursuit of Happiness. A man goes to New York,
where he has to (6) ______look after________ his son and go to work. He has
lots of (7) ________problems________, but it’s a (8)______lovely___________ film.
Will Smith is in it.
Sam: OK. Two (9) ______tickets_______, please. How (10) _____much___________ is
that?
Woman: That’s $20.
Choose the best answer
1. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.
C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.
D. A & B are correct.
3. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
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. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.
4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school.
B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm.
B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm.
D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
6. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.
D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.
A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.
B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did.
C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go.
D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish.
8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.
A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker.
B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job.
C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job.
D. He is too bad to get the job.
9. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.
A. We enjoyed boring trips.
B. We are bored with the trip.
C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring.
D. The trip bored us.
11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.
C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.
D. B & C are correct.
12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.
A. He feels unhappy because of his richness.
B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.
C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy.
D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.
13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station.
A. Although my grandfather is very old, he can walk to the station.
B. My grandfather can walk to the station despite the fact that he is very old.
C. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the station.
D. All are correct.
14. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.
A. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
B. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
C. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
D. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
15. Although he has a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
A. In spite of having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
B. Despite the fact having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
C. He isn’t happy in his job because he doesn’t have a good job.
D. He isn’t happy in his job in spite of he doesn’t have a good job.
Clauses of concession
Pewrite the sentences:
1. In spite of her dislike for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm.
-> Although she dislikes coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
-> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
3, Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
-> In spite of writing for the tickets, Jane still had to stand in line.
4. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.
-> Despite not phoning the hotel, we get a good room.
5. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
-> Although she got low grades, she was admitted to the university.
6. Despite the terrible food , he still eats in that restaurant.
-> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
7. We did the test well though it was difficult.
-> In spite of the difficult test, we did it well.
8.The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
-> Despite the fact that it was foggy, the flight was not delayed.
9. Although he is talented , no one likes him.
-> In spite of his talent, no one likes him.
Rewrite the sentences, using the give words.
3. Although he was not selected as the winner, he was still happy.
Despite ....not being selected as the winner, he was still happy...............................................................................................
4. Surprisingly, the main character in the film was still alive and came back home.
It is surprising ..that the main character in the film was still alive and came back home.......................................................................................
5. In the of being in a big hurry, Jimmy didn't take the shortcut to his workplace.
Although ...................Jimmy was in a big hurry ,he didn't take the shortcut to his workplace.............................................................................
6. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good mark from the teacher.
.............................Despite good................................................................................... performance, she didn't receive good mark from the teacher.
7. I'm neightened by horror films. However, I enjoyed watching them.
In spite of ..........being neightened..................................................................................... by horror films, I enjoyed watching them.
8. Is this novel hilarious?
This novel is hilarious, .........isn't it..................................................................?
9. Did he live in Kon Tum at the age of 5?
He used to live in Kon Tum at the age of 5, ........didn't he...................................?
10. Why don't we go for a picnic tomorrow?
Let's go for a picnic tomorrow, .......shall we........................................................?
=>C1,2 chua gap nen thong cam nhes
Bổ sung câu 1, 2 nhé :
1. I was impressed by the way she performed the dancing at the party.
What impressed me is the way she performed the dancing at the party
2. How did they get through the traffic jam this morning?
In what way did they get through the traffic jam this morning ?
1. Although TOm was a poor student ,he studied very well.
In Spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of being sick, Mary could not go to school
3.Although the wether was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time
4.Because there was a big storm , I stayed at home
Because of the big storm, I stayed at home
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although the salary was good, Tom gave up his job
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
Although he is so young, his acting is excellent
7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
In spite of the fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film
8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes
It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep ( although )
Although it was a comedy, almost audience fell asleep
The film was made twenty years ago . Many people have enjoyed seeing it ( however )
The film was made twenty years ago. However, many people have enjoyed seeing it
She has been nominated for Best Actress five times . She has never won once ( in spite of )
In spite of being nominated for Best Actress five times, she has never won once
This is his first role . His acting is excellent ( nevertheless )
This is his first role. Nevertheless, his acting is excellent
The film didn't receive good investment . The film was a great sucess ( despite )
Despite not receiving good investment, the film was a great sucess
Đây là dạng bài đưa hai câu đơn về dạng câu phức (complex sentence) hoặc câu ghép (compound sentence). Các bạn có thể đọc thêm trên ggl về phần này nhé!
1. It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep ( although )
Although it was a comedy, almost audience fell asleep.
2. The film was made twenty years ago . Many people have enjoyed seeing it ( however )
The film was made twenty years ago; however, many people have enjoyed seeing it.
3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times . She has never won once ( in spite of )
In spite of being nominated for Best Actress five times, she has never won once.
4. This is his first role . His acting is excellent ( nevertheless )
This is his first role;nevertheless, his acting is excellent.
5. The film didn't receive good investment . The film was a great sucess ( despite )
Despite not receiving good investment, the film was a great sucess.
(Viết như bạn Vy Lan Lê thành 2 câu như dưới cũng không sai đâu nhé, nhưng ý đề bài thì có lẽ hướng tới việc viết thành 1 câu sử dụng các liên từ đã cho) :))
1.although the salary was low, he decided to take a job.
2.Despite the fact that they were a better team, they lost the match.
3.In spite of being hungry,she didn't eat much.
4. Despite being a good at math, he can't solve the problem
5.. In spite of being over sixty, Mr Pime doesn't wear glasses.
6.Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in starring in this film.
7. In spite of the darkness, they continued to act.
8. In spite of the noise, I kept on studying
9.Despite the heavy rain, I went to school on time.
Rewrite:
a) Our sources of energy will soon end if we don't try to save them.
→ Unless we try to save our sources of energy, they will soon end
b) Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
→ Mike doesn't play chess as well as Barbare
c) Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (although)
Although the story is silly, many people enjoyed the film
d) Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
The ticket price was high, however, many people went to see that film
e) He erforms very well, although he is young. (Despite)
Despite his young age, he performs very well
f) It was a comedy, but I didn't find it funny at all. (In spite of)
In spite of the fact that it was a comedy, i didn't find it funny at all
g) The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
The film was so boring, but Jack saw it from beginning to end
h) In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster. (although)
Although the film begins with a terrible disaster, it has a happy ending
i) Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
Despite being a bit frightening, i really enjoyed the film
j) He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
In spite of his young age, he performs very well
Cảm ơn bn nhìu lắm!!!