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24 tháng 11 2017

Rewrite the sentences below ,beginning with the words given :

1.in spite of her difficult living conditions ,she worked extremely hard

---> Even Though .SHE LIVED IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS , SHE WORKED EXTREMELY HARD.

2.It was impossible to find Tom anywhere

---> Tom couldn't .HAVE BEEN FOUND ANYWHERE..

3. Fewer peple came to the meeting than we had expected

---> We had expected..MORE PEOPLE TO COME TO THE MEETING.

4.The results of the research are not only impressive ,but also alarming

---> The results of the research are both.IMPRESSIVE AND ALARMING..

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. à Despite ________________________________________ 2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey. à In spite of ________________________________________ 3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. à Although ________________________________________ 5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. à In spite of...
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1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.

à Despite ________________________________________

2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.

à In spite of ________________________________________

3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.

à Although ________________________________________

5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of ________________________________________
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.

à In spite of ________________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ________________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite ________________________________________
11. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
à Despite ________________________________________

12. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
à Although ________________________________________
13. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
à In spite of ________________________________________
14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
à Even though ________________________________________

15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

à Although ________________________________________

16. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.

à Despite ________________________________________

17. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.

à In spite of ________________________________________

18. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.

à Despite ________________________________________

19. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.

à Although ________________________________________

20. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.

à Although ________________________________________

21. We did the test well though it was difficult.

à In spite of ________________________________________

22. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

à Despite ________________________________________

23. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

à Whatever ________________________________________

24. Although he is talented, no one likes him.

à In spite of ________________________________________

25. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.

à In spite of ________________________________________

26. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

à Despite ________________________________________

27. Mr. Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

à In spite of ________________________________________

28. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time.

à Despite ________________________________________

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25 tháng 11 2018

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 ___________

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...
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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 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)

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

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

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

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

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

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

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

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

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

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

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

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

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

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

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

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

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

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

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

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

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

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

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

13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

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

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

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

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

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

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

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

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

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

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

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


Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:

1. Although my mom sing very well,____________________________________________.

2. Although ___________________________________________, I can’t sing English song.

3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though__________________________.

4. Although my school is far from the city, many students____________________________.

5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though_________________________.

6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she________________________________.

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 ................................................................................................................................................................................

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.

=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................

2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................

3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................

4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.

=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................

5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.

=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although .................................................................................................................................................................................

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................................................................

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although .................................................................................................................................................................................

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although .................................................................................................................................................................................

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................................................................

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................................................................

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................................................................................

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much .........................................................................................................................................................................................

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.

=>No matter ................................................................................................................................................................................

24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>No matter ................................................................................................................................................................................

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.

=>No matter ................................................................................................................................................................................

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................

29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.

=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................

30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs...................................................................................................................

31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ....................................................................................................................................

32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much...........................................................................................................................................

34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite........................................................................................................................................

36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly.......................................................................................................................................

37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever..........................................................................................................................................

38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.

=> Much as.......................................................................................................................................

40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter.........................................................................................................................

41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever.....................................................................................................................................

43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy.............................................................................................................................................

45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

47. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

=>In spite of ................................................................................................................................................................................

54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................

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2 tháng 10 2018

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

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family. a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although 2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson. a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of 3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night. a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because 4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast. a. because b. because of...
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1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.

à Because of____________________________

2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on

à Although_______________________________

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

à Because ___________________________________

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

à Despite_____________________________________

5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely

à Though_____________________________________

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

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

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1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.

à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________

2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on

à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______

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

à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____

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

à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____

5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely

à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____

25 tháng 11 2018

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.

à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________

2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on

à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______

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

à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____

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

à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____

5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely

à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____

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

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

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....
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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 &B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

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

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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

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

25 tháng 1 2019

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

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

Finish the second sentences so that it has the similar meaning as a first 1. The meeting didn't begin until the President came => It was not....................... 2. We couldn't swim because the sea was rough => Because of......................... 3. He came late so he missed seeing his friend => If....................... 4. I didn't study English until I was in grade 6 => It was not..................... 5. She works very hard so that she can please her parents => She...
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Finish the second sentences so that it has the similar meaning as a first
1. The meeting didn't begin until the President came
=> It was not.......................
2. We couldn't swim because the sea was rough
=> Because of.........................
3. He came late so he missed seeing his friend
=> If.......................
4. I didn't study English until I was in grade 6
=> It was not.....................
5. She works very hard so that she can please her parents
=> She works...................
6. He met them at the supermarket last Sunday
=> Thay.................................
7. There are a lot of famous pictures in the gallery.
=> The gallery....................................
8. It a long time since I ate French food
=> I haven't ..........................
9. I had had breakfast with my family then I went to school
=> After........................
10. It is five years since she went to The USA
​=> She has.............................

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24 tháng 5 2020

Finish the second sentences so that it has the similar meaning as a first
1. The meeting didn't begin until the President came
=> It was not until the President came that the meeting began.
2. We couldn't swim because the sea was rough
=> Because of the rough sea, we couldn't swim.
3. He came late so he missed seeing his friend
=> If he hadn't come late, he wouldn't have missed seeing his friend.
4. I didn't study English until I was in grade 6
=> It was not until I was in grade 6 that I studied English.
5. She works very hard so that she can please her parents
=> She works very hard to please her parents.
6. He met them at the supermarket last Sunday
=> They were met at the supermarket last Sunday.
7. There are a lot of famous pictures in the gallery.
=> The gallery has a lot of famous pictures.
8. It a long time since I ate French food
=> I haven't eaten French food for a long time.
9. I had had breakfast with my family then I went to school
=> After having had breakfast with my family, I went to school.
10. It is five years since she went to The USA
=> She has gone to the USA for five years.

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...
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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

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job?

Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.

A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

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

22. _____________, he could not finish the job.

A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard

C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work

23. He went to work _____________ his headache.

A. despite B. although C. because D. because of

24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.

A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather

C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad

25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.

A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though

26. Tom went to work despite _______.

A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well

C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well

27. Though _______, they are good friends.

A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes

C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes

28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.

A. the traffic B. of the traffic

C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic

29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.

A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although

30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.

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

31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because

32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.

A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite

33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.

A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.

A. because of B. despite C. though D. because

35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise

A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of

36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.

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

37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.

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

38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.

A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.

A. because B. despite C. although D. because of

40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

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

41. Although the sun was shining, __________.

A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot

42. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage.

A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of

43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.

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

44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.

A. because B. because of C. although D. despite

45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite

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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

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER 1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather 2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today 3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. 4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying 5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time 6.( Despite of, also, apart from,...
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CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather

2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today

3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying

5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time

6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile

7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets

8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.

9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.

10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains

11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone

12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful

13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult

14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left

15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain

16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.

17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover, Thus), she is very beautiful

18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.

19.The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early

20.The food was delicious.(Additinally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent

21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.

22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.

23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.

24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.

25.We opened the window (because, consequently,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room

26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy

27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but)

28.I was worried;(but Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.

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17 tháng 8 2020

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather

2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today

3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying

5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time

6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile

7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets

8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.

9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.

10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains

11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone

12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful

13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult

14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left

15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain

16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.

17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover , Thus), she is very beautiful

18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.

19. The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early.

20.The food was delicious.(Additionally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent

21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.

22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.

23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.

24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.

25.We opened the window (because, consequently ,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room

26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy

27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but) < Ủa thiếu hở?>

28.I was worried;(but ,Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.

17 tháng 8 2020

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27.You should go to sleep now, (or, otherwise, and, but) you will be tired tomorrow

Exercise 2: Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though 1. 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. => ........................................................................................................................................ 3. My house...
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Exercise 2: Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health.

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

8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.

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

9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.

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

10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour.

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

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

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

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

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

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

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

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

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

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

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

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

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

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

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

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

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

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

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

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

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

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

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

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

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

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

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

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

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

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

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

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

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

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite ...............................................

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of .................................................................................................................

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of .................................................................................................................

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of .................................................................................................................

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite ......................................................................................................................

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of .................................................................................................................

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite .......................................................................................................................

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite ......................................................................................................................

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though ......................................................................................................................

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although .................................................................................................................

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although ..................................................................................................................

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of ..................................................................

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite .....................................................................................................................

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although ...................................................................................................................

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though ..........................................................................................................

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though .....................................................................................................................

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much .........................................................................................................................

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite .....................................................................................

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Exercise 2: Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though

1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.

=> Although 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.

=> Bob always walks to work though he is living in the city.

3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming.

=> Even 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.

=> Although m y 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.

=> Even 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.

=> Although Nick used to smoke , he seems to be in good health.

8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.

=> I couldn't sleep though I was tired

9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.

=> Even 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 although we queued for an hour.

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VI. WRITINGChoose the sentence (a, b, c  d) which is closest in meaning to the sentence printed before.1. In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.a. She worked very hard in difficult conditions.     b. She worked very hard but she still lived in difficult conditions.     c. She worked very hard even though her living conditions were difficult.     d. She worked very hard because her living conditions were difficult.2. It was impossible to find Tony anywhere.    ...
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VI. WRITING
Choose the sentence (a, b, c  d) which is closest in meaning to the sentence printed before.

1. In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.

a. She worked very hard in difficult conditions.

     b. She worked very hard but she still lived in difficult conditions.

     c. She worked very hard even though her living conditions were difficult.

     d. She worked very hard because her living conditions were difficult.

2. It was impossible to find Tony anywhere.

     a. Tony was unable to go anywhere                                b. Tony could not be found anywhere.

     c. It was possible to find Tony.                                       d. Tony could go anywhere he liked.

3. Fewer people came to the meeting than we had expected.

a. Too many people came to the meeting.

     b. There were more people at the meeting, than we had expected.

     c. There were not enough seats for all people as we had expected.

     d. We had expected more people to come to the meeting.

4. The results of the research are not only impressive, but also alarming.

a. The results of the research are not alarming. but impressive.

b. The results of the research are alarming. but not impressive.

c. The results of the research are not either impressive or alarming

d.The results of the research are both impressive and alarming.

5. Mark is not interested in teaching..

     a. Mark would like to teach.                                             b. Teaching is not interesting to Mark.

     c. Mark didn't think teaching is interesting.                      d. Mark knows how to teach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 C

2 B

3 D

4 D

5 C