WRITING
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
⇨ In spite of......................................................................................
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
⇨ Because of ......................................................................................
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
⇨ Despite......................................................................................
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
⇨ In spite of......................................................................................
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
⇨ Because of......................................................................................
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
⇨ Despite......................................................................................
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
⇨ Despite......................................................................................
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
⇨ Although ......................................................................................
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
⇨ In spite of ......................................................................................
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
⇨ Even though ......................................................................................
XI. Read the passage and answer the questions below:
Angela Duffy is a schoolgirl from Liverpool. She wants to be a doctor. "I'm going to medical school next year. It's a long course- about six years- but I'm going to work very hard. It is a difficult job, but I like working with people, and I like the idea of working in a caring profession." She says that later she would like specialize and perhaps be a vet. "I love animals, and looking after them would be wonderful".
Angela's sister is studying marketing at university. She enjoys traveling, and would probably like to work for a tour company. "I'm not sure yet exactly what I want to do. After univesity, I'm going to have a year off, and I'm going around the world with another girl. We hope to find work on the way".
1. How long is Angela going to study at medical school?
..................................................................................................................................
2. Is working as a doctor hard work?........................................................
3. Why does Angela want to be a vet?
...............................................................................................................................
4. What does Angela's sister do?
...............................................................................................................................
5. Who is she going round the world with?
..................................................................................................................................
XII. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning:
2. My house is not as large as your house.
→ Your house is……………………………… .....................................
3. Mrs. Nga teaches English. Mrs. Huong teaches English, too.
→ Mrs. Huong teaches the…….………….............................................................
4. The last time I ate this food in January
→ I haven't .............................................................................................
5. Khanh is a better painter than Giang.
→ Giang can’t…………………….......................................................................
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Refer:
1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school.
3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Despite grading badly, Tom was admitted to the university.
7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. Although Tom received good salary, he gave up his job.
9. In spite of not finishing the paper, he went to sleep.
10. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.