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2. _____ my grandfather is very old he still goes fishing with his friends every sunday
a. because b. although c. despite d. in spite of
3. some of the new horror movies are _____ because they are so realistic
a. frighten b. frightened c. frightful d. frightening
4. these trees hadn't grown realistic there had been enough water
a. when b. as c. if d. unless
5. they are talking realistic the discussion along with many other organizations
a. apart b. after c. part in d. up
6, our grandparents do morning exercises regularly _____ improve thier health
a. so as to not b. in order that c. so that d. in order to
7. lady gaga's a new album is very _____ thousands of cds were sold only on the frist day
a. popularity b. popularuation c. popularize d. popular
8. my mother bought a lot of seafood this morning. we _____ barbecue in the garden tonight
a. have had b. will have c. have d. are going to have
9. before the competitors joined the world cup, they _____careful preparation
a. made b. has made c. was making d. had made
10. tom " _____ beef do you need to buy for spaghetti" - mary " only one kilo"
a. how much b. how far c. how many d. how long
11. many species of wild life are _____ of extinction
a. in dangers b. on the verge c. on the side d. at risk
MARK THE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE UNDERLINED PART THAT NEED CORRECTION IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FROM 12 to 15
12. ( The ) new television model has just ( being ) ( displayed) by ( our) company
13. if ( my ) brother hadn't (followed) your advice, he (wouldn't have ) such a (wonderful)
14. i can't believe how ( much ) johny (changed) since the last time i ( saw) him (in london)
15 thanks to many ( scientific discoveries) and inventions . we can (enjoy) more and more (excited films ) with a lot of ( wonderful ) scenes
READ THE FOLLOWING PASAGE AND MARK THE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE CORRECT WORD FOR EACH OF THE BLANKS FROM 16 to 20
Music plays an importan (16) in our daily lives. it would be impossible for a day to go by without music. music serves many function within ourr society : it (17)
to entertain, relax, motivate, persuade, teach, treat diseases, promote and so on
advertiser are fully aware (18) the role music can play in entering the mind of the consumer. for example. the most effective way to aidd the memory of the comsumer is to accompany an advertisement with and (19) song, once the comsumer like that song they might remember the brand name of the advertised product as well they will choose that product while standing in front of a shell full of goods of different brand names
music at special occasions is essential. at the olympic sports events it is interesting to observe how music is played. entertainment is and obious funcition but further music at such events helpscreat an exciting atmosphere the use of national (20) is to prmote the felling of partriotism thus encouraging the athietes to make greator efforts
16. a . place b. thing c. life d. part
17. a. used b. is used c. using d. to use
18. over b. of c. to d. about
19. interest b. to interest c. interesting d. interested
20. a . athems b. classical music c. songs d. folk music
21. peter and mary are talking about some activitles which they do in their free time
-peter : i love listening to music . i often download 500 songs every day
- mary ______
a/ you must be kidding
b. i don't believe in you
c. that's what i think
d. that sounds like fun
22. henry and jack are haing lunch at the local restaurant. they sse someone is smoking there
henry : i think smoking should be banned in all restaurants - jack _____
a. i don't know about that b. i don't care for all
c. i couldn't agree with you more
d. sorry but i don't think i can make it
CLOSET
23. we need to express what we feel letting out the emotions through word and actions
a. talk b. speak c. show d. say
24.water pollution is more and more serious due to the tests of nuclear weapons in the seas
a. elimination b. enviroment c. contamination d. circulation
MARKT HE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE WORD THAT DIFFERS FROM THE REST IN POSITION OF THE MAIN STRESS IN EACH OF FOLLOWING QUESTION FROM 25 to 26
25. a. semsester b. audience c. language d. solemn
26. a. environment b. entertainment c. conservatioon d. popularity
27. a. misses b. arrives c. finishes d. teaches
28 a. eliminated b. protected c. visited d. destroyed
OPPOSSITE
29. with out plants . most water would run off as soon as it falls talking away valuable soil
a. impossible b. rich c. unimportant d. precious
30. my mother is a live wire who is always as busy as a bee
a. leisurely b. suitably c. freely d. appropriately
writing
36. if he_____ more carefully he couldn't make so many mistakes in his writing (write)
37. don't be jealous with their _____ try your best and you'll have it (successful)
38. the classrooms are being _____ by the students at the moment. (decorate)
39. i never watch that _____ film . when i watch a thriller . i can't sleep well ( thriller)
40, scientists have overcome many of the challengers of the _____ by using moderm devices ( deep)
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH ONE SUITABLE WORRD THAT MAKES THE SENTENCE MEANINGFUL
41. we've already met the man _____ often appears on television every night
42. mery was interested _____ drawing when she was a child
43. i looked up the new words in the dictionary in _____ to find the meanings of them
44. mike : what was the score of the football match _____ vietnam and thailand
jack : by one to nil
45. kaen still wanted to come to the cinema with us _____ she had already seen the film
REWRITE
46. Kenvis didn't finish his report until last thurday
-> it was
47. we reserve these seats for special guests who will come at 7 pm
-> these
48. jack doesn't have time to talk to us because he is busy with his homework
-> if jack
49. he didn't like dramas until he watched the one played by thanh loc
-> not until
50. huong didn't study english well in high school so she doesn't have many job opportunities now
-> huong would
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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
cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of
1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise
2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet
3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday
4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out
5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded
cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car
a in spite b in spite of c despite d although
2 .........................., he walked to the station
a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired
3 she left him .....................she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted
a because b even though c in spite of d despite
5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like
a although b because of c because d in spite of
6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard
a despite b in spite c even if d though
7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous
a if b though c because d which
8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like
a although b even c despite d in spite of
9 she left him .......................... she still loved him
a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite
10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds
a despite b however c even though d as though
Choose the best answer
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
Choose the best answer
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
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. ___________ 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
HOMEWORK
Choose the best answer:
1. _____________this movie is entertaining, not many people like it.
A. Because B. Although C. Because of D. Despite
2. _____________getting up early, I still missed the bus.
A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. Because of
3. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary.
A. because of B. despite C. because D. although
4. They canceled the match_____________it rained heavily.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
5. _____________the difficulty, they tried to finish all their tasks.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
6. Are you a__________runner? No. I run___________.
A. fast/ slow B. fastly/ slowly C. fast/ slowly D. fast/ slow
7. How do you think about my new book? – I find it___________.
A. excited B. excite C. excitingly D. exciting
8. This is a____________movie. It makes me laugh a lot.
A. hilarious B. boring C. disappointing D. frightening
9. This movie is about the war between the planets in the space. It is a___________movie.
A. romantic B. comedy C. documentary D. sci-fi
10. Please get____________the bus. We have finished our journey.
A. on B. of C. off D. up
Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
___Despite having a lot of money, i am not very satistied_________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
____In spite of raining, they still go fishing_________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
___Despite working hard, she doesn't get good results__________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
___In spite of being a singer, he sings badly__
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
___Despite being difficult, she can do the excercise easily_____
Cloze test:
There are many (1)_______of films: romance, comedy, science fiction, documentary, horror, action… My favourite is romantic films, for (2)_______, Titanic, The Notebook, Notting Hill… They are meaningful about life and love. Sometimes they are (3)________and make me cry. I am also interested (4)________docmentaries. They give me interesting knowledge.
1. A. types B. movies C. forms D. watches
2. A. such as B. character C. example D. actor
3. A. funny B. gripping C. strange D. moving
4. A. on B. in C. of D. With
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. 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
I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a...................good cook.........................................................................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is...............AN GOOD NEGLISH TEACHER.........................................................................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is...........SLOW CYCLER....................................................................................
4) He types carefully .
He is.............CAREFUL TYPIST....................................................................................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can.............RUN QUICKLY...........................................................
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a............GOOD SOCCER PLAYER............................................................................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a...................BAD DRIVER.............................................................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a...................BEAUTIFUL SINGER..........................................................................
9) He works very hard.
He is.......................HARD WORKER.................................................................................
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is................FAST SWIMMER...............................................................................
REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of..................BEING A POOR STUDENT , TOM STUDIED VERY WELL.....................................................................................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of..............MARY'S SICKNESS, SHE COULDN'T GO TO SCHOOL.......................................................................................
3) Although the weather was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite .....................THE BAD WEATHER , SHE WENT TO SCHOOL ON TIME.....................................................................................
4) My mother told me to go to school although i was sick.
In spite.................OF BEING SICK , MY MOTHER TO GO TO SCHOOL...........................................................................................
5) Because there was a big storm . I stayed at home.
Because of................A BIG STORM , I STAYED AT HOME.......................................................................................
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite........TOM'S BAD GRADES , HE ...................WAS ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY................................................................................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite..........THE FACT THAT she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.....................................................................................................
8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although......TOM GOT GOOD SALARY M HE GAVE UP HIS JOB.....................................................................................................
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of..........THE FACT THAT ...............he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep......................................................................................
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though........IT HAS HIGH PRICES , .my daughter insists on going to the movies.................................................................
I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a....good cook...................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is......a good English teacher........................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is.......a slow cyclist...................
4) He types carefully .
He is.......a careful typist......................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can.....run quickly............
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a......good soccer player...........................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a.....bad driver...............................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a..beautiful singer...........................................
9) He works very hard.
He is...a hard worker..............
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is......a fast swimmer.............................
REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of........being a poor student, he studied very well....................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of.....her sickness, Mary couldn't go to school.....................
3) Although the weather was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite .........the bad weather, she went to school on time............
4) My mother told me to go to school although i was sick.
In spite...of my sickness, my mothet told me..............
5) Because there was a big storm . I stayed at home.
Because of...........a big storm, I stayed at home...........
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite........Tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university......................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite.... her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.............
8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although.......Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of.....having not finished the paper, he went to sleep........
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though......the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies............
I only have Sunday (1)……...of...…… so I have very little free time. Sunday is a wonderful day for me to (2)……spend.........….time with my friends and family. One of the (3)……things........….I really enjoy doing on Sunday morning is to go (4) …......fishing.……….with my friends, although I am not always successful in catching fish. It is a time to relax and talk about the previous week’s events and future plans. I usually go (5)….....home.......…..late in the afternoon. My family sometimes (6)……join……..…..other relatives on Sunday evening at a karaoke restaurant and we all have a good time together. It is especially fun (7)….....when........…..my father gets up to sing. Please don’t tell him I said this, but he is a very bad (8)…..singer...…..! Once in a while I go to the (9)……….....movies....……with my friends or my brother. Sometimes, I just stay at home, listening to music, (10)……watching…...……videos or reading novels.
Đươc chưa bạn
1. Are you_____________with the result?
A. satisfy
B. satisfied
C. satisfying
D. be satisfying
2. My brother sings_____________than me.
A. better
B. weller
C. gooder
D. well
3. The results of the work are____________. We are very sad.
A. disappointed
B. satisfying
C. disappointing
D. satisfied
4. This is a____________film and it makes me cry a lot.
A. funny
B. moving
C. comedy
D. excited
5. ____________he has a lot of money, he is very mean.
A. Because
B. Although
C. Despite
D. Because of
6. She is young but she performs____________.
A. excellent
B. excel
C. excellently
D. excellence
7. This is a(n)______________on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945
. A. horror film
B. sci-fi
C. comedy
D. documentary
8. He___________the Oscar Prize as the best actor last year.
A. won
B. acted
C. performed
D. directed
9. He is lazy.____________, he is always lucky in examinations.
A. Therefore
B. But
C. However
D. So
10. I decided to quit this job_____________the low salary.
A. because of
B. despite
C. because
D. although
11. " Thanks for a lovely dress!" - “_____________”
A. You're welcome
B. Yes, I do
C. No, thanks
D. I don't know
12. They are very interested_____________going to the zoo.
A. to
B. in
C. at
D. for
13. There aren’t ____________ means of transports in the countryside’s life.
A. many
B. much
C. a few
D. a little
14. You look ____________ in that dress.
A. love
B. lovely
C. loving
D. lovelily
15. _________________, the nicest apartment is also the cheapest.
A. Luckily
B. Unluckily
C. Lucky
D. Unlucky
16. An watches TV every evening. ________________.
A. I do, neither.
B. So I watch.
C. I like so.
D. So do I.
17. ______________ is the film? – Two and a half hours.
A. How far
B. What time
C. When
D. How long
Choose the best answer
1. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.
C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.
D. A & B are correct.
3. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.
4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school.
B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm.
B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm.
D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
6. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.
D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.
A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.
B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did.
C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go.
D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish.
8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.
A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker.
B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job.
C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job.
D. He is too bad to get the job.
9. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.
A. We enjoyed boring trips.
B. We are bored with the trip.
C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring.
D. The trip bored us.
11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.
C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.
D. B & C are correct.
12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.
A. He feels unhappy because of his richness.
B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.
C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy.
D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.
13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station.
A. Although my grandfather is very old, he can walk to the station.
B. My grandfather can walk to the station despite the fact that he is very old.
C. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the station.
D. All are correct.
14. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.
A. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
B. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
C. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
D. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
15. Although he has a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
A. In spite of having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
B. Despite the fact having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
C. He isn’t happy in his job because he doesn’t have a good job.
D. He isn’t happy in his job in spite of he doesn’t have a good job.
