Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using: BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH / IN
SPITE OF
1. ________ a diamond is extremely hard, it can be used to cut glass.
2. ________ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
3. ________ he was seriously ill, they took them to the hospital.
4. The airport is being built ________ the residents’ objection.
5. My registration was cancelled ________ I didn’t pay my fees on time.
6. The nurse didn’t bring Mr. Hill a glass of water ________ he asked her three times.
7. ________ the fact that the weather was terrible, the flight was delayed.
8. The good were never delivered ________ the promise we had received.
9. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink ________ it is polluted.
10. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
11. When Marge heard the loud crash, she ran outside in the snow ________ she wasn’t wearing
any shoes.
12. ________ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
13. ________ computers offer many advantages, many people use them.
14. ________ his lack of time, he finished the report on time.
15. Cats can’t see red ________ it’s a bright color.
16. Rice grows well here ________ the warm and wet weather.
17. The student arrived late ________ the traffic jam.
18. I didn’t get the job ________ I had all necessary qualifications.
19. ________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. John has to sit in the front row in class ________ he has poor eyesight.
21. Mark’s doctor has advised him to exercise regularly ________ he is overweight.
22. ________ his shoes were wet and muddy, Brian walked right into the house and cross the
carpet.
23. I couldn’t get to sleep last night ________ the noise in the next apartment.
24. ________ having very little money, they are happy.
25. It was difficult to deliver the letter ________ the sender had written the wrong address on the
envelope.
26. Louie didn’t iron his shirt ________ it was wrinkled.
27. ________ the flat was rather small, they didn’t buy much furniture.
28. He was unable to complete in the match ________ an ankle injury.
29. The patient is in a stable condition ________ having lost a lot of blood.
30. The accident happened ________ the driver’s carelessness.
31. Colette didn’t go to the dentist ________ she had a toothache.
32. They went on playing the match ________ the bad weather.
33. Eric went on a diet ________ he wanted to lose weight.
34. ________ Jenifer has a high fever, she is going to the doctor.
35. ________ the basketball game was over, the fans stayed in their seats cheering.
36. ________ my clothes were wet from the rain, I didn’t change them.
37. ________ Susan exercises every day, she is in great shape.
38. ________ Nick isn’t tall, he can reach the ceiling by standing on a chair.
39. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners ________ they have a keen sense of smell.
40. ________ Maya is very intelligent, her parents want to put her in an advanced program at
school.

Exercise 2: ALTHOUGH + S + V đổi thành  IN SPITE OF/DESPITE + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE/ V-ING hoặc ngược lại
1. Although the test was difficult, Jack tried to finish it.
2. He took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
3. Although he is poor, he always leads an honest life.
4. She went on walking although she was terribly tired
5. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
6. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
7. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
8. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
9. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
10. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
11. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
12. We couldn't get tickets although we queued for an hour.
13. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
14. Although they have little money, they are very happy.
15. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their tasks.
16. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
17. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.
19. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write anymore
20. Although he has a very responsible job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
21. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
22. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day.
23. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school.
24. I didn’t get the job although I had all necessary qualifications.
25. She managed to walk to the next village, despite her injured foot.
26. In spite of his continual failure, he has never been disappointed.
27. In spite of the delay caused by fog, they arrived on time,
28. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
29. It is still warm although the temperature has dropped.
30. Although he got an English name, he is in fact German.

Exercise 4: Multiple choices
1. He drives to work every day.............. his office is only three minutes walk from his home.
A. so B. because C. although D. because of
2. He recognized her at once............. the fact that he hadn’t seen her for several years.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. even though
3. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
A. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. If it didn’t rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
C. Despite the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.
D. If it hadn’t been for the heavy rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
4. He refused to give up work,................ he ‘s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. in spite of
5. Although he had a good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
A. In spite of his good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
B. He wasn’t able to get a job because he had a good education.
C. It is difficult for him to get a job owing to his good education.
D. Whatever education he had, he could get a job.
6. Although he tried hard,...............................
A. he failed B. but he failed C. yet he failed D. however he failed
7. The boy was happy................... he had done a good job.
A. although B. because C. because of D. unless
8. He lost his job........... his laziness.
A. because of B. in spite of C. despite D. as well as
9. ............ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. because of
10. It was very cold ...........she didn’t put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. because D. although
11. ............., he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
12. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
A. even if B. if C. in case D. despite
13. .............. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. However B. But for C. because of D. In spite of
14. In spite ............., the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. raining
15. .............. he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. although
16. He was offered the job................. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
17. I couldn’t read the letter ............. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
18. Although the sun was shining, ......................................
A. it was very hot B. but it was very hot
C. it wasn’t very hot D. yet it was very hot
19. I’m learning English.............. I want to get a better job.
A. therefore B. or C. because D. but

Chọn từ sai trong các từ gạch chân

20. Despite (A) the sun was shining (B), it wasn’t warm enough (C) for our children to go swimming (D).

21. Despite of (A) his age (B), he works (C) very hard (D).

22. Although he was (A) very bad-tempered (B), but (C) everyone liked (D) him.
23. She didn’t understand what (A) you said (B) because of (C) she was deaf (D).

24. I enjoyed the (A) lecture, because (B) didn’t understand (C) everything (D).

25. Because (A) their financial problems, they couldn’t (B) send their children to (C) a better (D)
school.

                                                          GIÚP EM VỚI Ạ AI ĐÚNG NHẤT, NHANH NHẤT EM ĐỔI 10 TICK

1.What do you do in your free time?

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2.How often do you do it?

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3.What's your address?

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4.Why shouldn't I play with the sharp knife?

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5.What's your favourite story?

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6.What's Aladdin like?

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7.Did you go to the party last night?

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8.Where's the post office?

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9.What would you like to eat/drink?

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10.How many lessons do you have today  and tomorrow?

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11.Which place would you like to visit?

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12.What did you see at the zoo?

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13.When will Sports Day be?

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14.What are you going to do at the Sports Day?

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15.What the matter with Tony?

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đề 1

Câu 1: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu sau:

    1. The meeting will be .............Tuesday, ............... 9 a.m and 11a.m.

    A. on – at        B. on – from        C. on – between    D. at – at

    2. Hoa worked hard,........ she passed her exam.

    A. so            B. because        C. but            D. however

    3. A person who usually gives the questions in the exam is called ........... .

    A. a student        B. a teacher        C. a candidate        D. an examiner

    4. There is a small bamboo ......... at the entrance to the village.

    A. forest        B. forestation        C. forest range        D. trees

    5. If you want to get good grades, you .......... study hard.

    A. must        B. have to        C. ought to        D. All are correct

    6. Tom said he would go to Dalat ............. .

    A. tomorrow        B. the following day    C. today        D. to night

    7. She asked me .......................

    A. where did I come from.            B. where do you come from?

    C. where I came from?            D. where I came from.

    8. We ......  English for three years.

    A. have learned    B. has learned        C. learned        D. learn

Câu 2. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn đáp án thích hợp nhất:

                     written       countries          to            know              for             spoke

    English is a very useful language. If we (1)............... English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand what we want (2).......... say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are (3)................ in English everyday in many countries. English has also helped to spread better friendship and understanding among (4).................. of the world.

Câu 3. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi cho dưới đây: 

    Ba and his friends often go away for the weekend. They had to wait at Ben Duc for a long time. They took a boat and it would reach the place in one hour. They had to walk up the mountain since they left the boat. Ba and his friends were tired, so they rested until 5 P.M. They started to go home after having a short rest at Yen Spring. Ba hurt his foot while he was climbing down the boat. Liz took a lot of photos during the visit to Huong Pagoda.

Questions:    1. What did they visit for that weekend?  ................................................................

    2. Were they very tired?  .......................................................

    3. What was wrong with Ba while he was climbing down the boat ? ..................................

4. What did Liz do during the visit?  ................................

Câu 4. Viết lại các câu sau bằng cách dùng từ gợi ý sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi:

    1.  I’m sorry I don’t have my teacher’s address.          I wish …………………………..

2. We didn’t go on a picnic because the weather was bad.      The weather was bad ……………

3. “I must go out now.” Nam said.                 Nam said ………………………..

4. “Do you like pop music?” Hoa asked me.              Hoa asked me …………………..

Câu 5. Dùng từ gợi ý, em hãy hoàn thành các câu sau:

    1.  I /be interested in / learn / English / and /  I’d like / information / the Foreign Language Center.

    2. I / learn / English / for three years.

    3. I / speak /a little English / but I / want/improve/ listening skill.

    4. You please / send / information / courses and fees?

    5. I / do / written test / if necessary.

    6. I / look forward / hear / you / soon.

đề 2

Câu 1: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu sau: 

1 For lunch, you may have ............... fish or chicken. 

A. both        B. neither        C. not only        D. either

2. It took us five hours .....................to Ha Noi.

    A. to drive        B. drive        C. driving        D. drove

 3.  We arrived ....................to have some coffee before class.

    A. enough early    B. early enough    C. early        D. early too

  4.   Someone suggested ..........................for a walk.

    A. go            B. going        C. of going        D. to go    

 5 They wish they .................... in a bigger house.

    A. live            B. lived        C. can live        D. had

 6.  Are you fond .................reading Hoa Hoc Tro ?

    A. of            B. in            C. on            D. on

 7. Mathematics......................not an easy subject to everybody.

    A. will be        B. is            C. are            D. aren’t

 8.  I am very ...............................of my parents.

    A. love            B. respect        C. proud        D. thankful

Câu 2  Tìm và sửa lỗi sai trong mỗi câu sau:

1. This telephone isn’t as cheap the other one, but it works much better.

2. Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation.

3. Suzy had better to change her study habits if she hopes to be admitted to a good university.

4. He prefers reading books to play video games.

Câu 3. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi:

    A Vietnamese exchange student named Ba is living with the Parker, an American family. They live in the California, the USA. Mr Parker works on a farm. He grows maize and raise some cows. Mrs Parker doesn’t work with her husband. She works partime from 6 a.m to 10 a.m in a factory about 500 meters from their house. They have two children, a boy and a girl. After school hours, Ba often helps the Parker with the housework. He also helps Mr Parker on the farm. On the weekend the Parker usually relaxes and goes shopping at a supermarket nearby.

Questions:      1. What does Mr Parker do?

        2. What does Ba do after his school hours?

        3. What does the Parker usually do on the weekend?

        4. Is Ba an exchange student in America? 

 Câu 4. Chia động từ trong mỗi câu:

1. When I was a boy, I often (make)………………..toys myself.

2. Up to present, I never (see)……………………..such a fat man.

3. Look! The children (play)………………in the rain.

4. Nowadays, English (teach)……………………..in all primary schools in Quynh Luu..

 Câu 5. Viết lại các câu sau bằng cách dùng từ gợi ý sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi:

1.Lan can’t play the guitar.                          -> Lan wishes ……………………………………….

2. We arrived too late to see the first film.  -> We didn’t ………………………………………….

3. “Would you mind not smoking in here?”  -> I’d rather …………………………………………..

4. He wrote the letter in two hours.     -> It took ……………………………………………………..

5. Why don’t we go out for dinner?    -> My father suggested ………………………………………

6. “What do you often do in your free time?” The teacher asked Lan.

-> The teacher asked ……………………………………………………………………………………

Câu 6. Dùng từ gợi ý, hãy hoàn thành các câu sau: 

1. Minh/ use/play/traditional games/ when/ he/ small boy.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

1. I /read /the book / you / give me / my birthday / at the moment.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………… ..