REVISION A. ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF, BECAUSE, BECAUSE OF. 1. ALTHOUGH vs IN SPITE OF (mặc dù) Althoughthougheven though + clause ( S + V) In spite ofDespite + NVing Rút gọn mệnh đề đồng chủ ngữ: Althoughthough + adj N VpII, mệnh đề chính LƯU Ý: Chỉ rút gọn nếu đồng chủ ngữ. Nếu động từ trong mệnh đề trạng ngữ là động từ to be hoặc động từ nối (linking verb: seem, appear, become, grow, remain, stay, prove, look, smell, sound, taste, feel, turn out), thì ta bỏ luôn cả động từ, chỉ giữ lại danh từ hoặc tính từ.) Vd1: Although he felt stressed, he decided to keep the job. ⇒ Although stressed, he decided to keep the job. Vd2: Though she is an excellent student, she failed the test. ⇒ Though an excellent student, she failed the test. 1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job. 2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it. 3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the interuniversity athletics meet. 4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it. 5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker. 2. BECAUSE vs BECAUSE OF (bởi vì) Becauseassincefor + clause ( S + V) Because of + NVing 1. Last night we came to the show late _______ the traffic was terrible. 2. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends. 3. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______ her laziness. 4. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday. 5. _______ the weather, we cant go shopping. Complete sentences with because, because of, although or in spite of 1. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat. 2. ___________it was very hot, she did not put on her coat. 3. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games. 4. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat. 5. __________it was so cold, he went out with an overcoat. 6. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast. 7. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself. 8. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury. 9. Hans didnt finish school __________ his leg injury. 10. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise. 11. I cant do my homework ___________ the noise. 12. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday. 13. ___________ it rained heavily, we couldnt enjoy our holiday. 14. ___________ having little money, they are happy. 15. ___________ having little money, they arent so happy. 16. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work. 17. ____________ she was not well, she didnt go to work. 18. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather. 19. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family. 20. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary. 21. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging. 22. the harm of smoking, smokers can’t get rid it. 23. he tried to explain, she refused to listen. 24. the bad traffic, I arrived at the meeting late. 25. Henry’s friend is a millionaire, he hates spending money. 26. The rain, the baseball game was canceled. 3. CÁCH CHUYỂN 1 CÂU SANG 1 CỤM DANH TỪ ( A CLAUSE ( S + V) > N) DẠNG 1: Chủ ngữ ở 2 vế giống nhau: EX: Although Tom got up late, he got to school on time. In spite of getting up late, he got to school on time. DẠNG 2: Nếu câu có cấu trúc: danh từ + tobe + tính từ: ta đem tính từ đặt trước danh từ, bỏ tobe. THE + N + TOBE + ADJ => THE + ADJ + N Ex: I cant go shopping because the rain is heavy. I cant go shopping because of the heavy rain. DẠNG 3: Câu có cấu trúc: there be + danh từ: bỏ there be. THERE + TOBE + N=> N EX: Although there was an accident, the traffic wasnt so bad. In spite of an accident, the traffic wasnt so bad. DẠNG 4: Câu có cấu trúc: It be + tính từ chỉ thời tiết : ta đổi tính từ thành danh từ, thêm THE phía trước. Các danh từ và tính từ thường gặp trong mẫu này là: ADJ > N Foggy Fog (Sương mù) Rainy Rain (Mưa) Snowy Snow (tuyết) Stormy Storm (bão) EX: Because It was rainy, we cant go out for lunch. Because of the rain, we cant go out for lunch. B. SO… THAT, SUCH …THAT, TOO…TO, ENOUGH …TO 1. So … that: quá …đến nỗi S + be+ so + adj adv + that + S + V Dùng adv với các động từ thường Dùng adj với động từ to be, các động từ tri giác: seem, look, sound, feel,… Vd: I felt so tired that I decided to see a doctor. S + V+ so many few + danh từ số nhiều + that + S + V Vd: The Smiths had so many children that they formed their own basketball team S + V + so much little + danh từ không đếm được + that + S + V Vd: He had so much money that he didn’t know what to do with it S + V + so + adj + a an + danh từ số ít + that + S + V Vd: It was so disappointing a result that we didn’t accept Đảo ngữ với so…that: So + adj adv + be (chia) + S + that + S + V + O Vd: So nice is the house that everybody wants to buy it Vd2: So carelessly did he drive that there were many accidents last night. 2. Such…that: quá …đến nỗi S + V + such + (aan) + adj + noun + that + S + V Vd: He is such a popular man that everyone knows him 3. Too…to: quá …đến nỗi S + be + too + adj adv + (for O) + to_V Dùng adv với các động từ thường Dùng adj với động từ to be, các động từ tri giác: seem, look, sound, feel,… Vd: He is too short to play basketball Vd2: They spoke too quickly for me to understand 4. Enough …to: Đủ …để làm gì S + be + adj adv + enough + (for O) + to_V Vd: They spoke slowly enough for me to understand. S + V + enough + noun + (for O) + to_V Vd: I have enough time to do this exercise Đảo ngữ với such…that: Such + be + (+ aan) + adj+ N + that + S + V + O Vd: Such is a handsome boy that every girl falls in love with him. EXERCISE: A. ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF, BECAUSE, BECAUSE OF. Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences with the word given. 1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly wellpaid. =>In spite of 2. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. =>In spite of........................................................................................................................... 3. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting. =>In spite of........................................................................................................................... 4. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job. => Despite.............................................................................................................................. 5. Because the weather is bad, the flight was canceled. => Because of........................................................................................................................ 6. Tan passed the exam because he worked hard. =>........................................................................................................................................... 7. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill. => In spite of.......................................................................................................................... 8. We canceled our plan for the picnic because it was stormy. =>.......................................................................................................................................... 9. Although there was a serious problem, we sold it together. =>.......................................................................................................................................... 10. Rice plants grow well because the climate is warm. =>......................................................................................................................................... 11. I cant sleep because the weather is hot. =>........................................................................................................................................... 12. The train came on time although it was foggy. =>........................................................................................................................................... 13. She didnt decided to buy anything although there was a lot of lovely souvenir. =>........................................................................................................................................... 14. He couldnt drive fast because the street was crowded and narrow. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 15. There was a traffic jam because it was snowy. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 16. Although it was rainy, We kept playing football. => ............................................................................................................................................. 17. Although there is a small house, It was sold with the highest price. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 18. I feel sleepy because there is a boring film. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 19. The bus was late because the fog was thick. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 20. Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 21. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match. => Although.............................................................................................................................. 22. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick. =>.............................................................................................................................................. 23. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman. => Despite 24. She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high. => ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 24. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line. => In spite of 25. We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot. => ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 26. Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands. => ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 27. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant. => Although 28. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies. => Even though 29. He couldn’t sleep because of his worries. => 30. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident. => 31. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. => Despite 32. We arrived late because of the bad traffic. => 33. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job. => Although 34. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep. => In spite of 35. She was very angry because he behaved very badly. => 36. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although 37. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite 38. She only accepted the job because of the high salary. => 39. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel. => Despite 40. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades. => Although 41. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of) …………………………………………………………………………………. 42. Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian. (despite) …………………………………………………………………………………. 43. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although) …………………………………………………………………………………. 44. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry. (even though) …………………………………………………………………………………. 45. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of) …………………………………………………………………………………. 46. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite) …………………………………………………………………………………. 47. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of) …………………………………………………………………………………. 48. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because) …………………………………………………………………………………. 49. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of) …………………………………………………………………………………. 50. Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although) …………………………………………………………………………………. 51. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. => Exercise 2. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it
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1 ALTHOUGH vs IN SPITE OF (mặc dù)
Although/though/even though + clause ( S + V)
In spite of/Despite + N/V-ing
* Rút gọn mệnh đề đồng chủ ngữ: Although/though + adj / N / VpII, mệnh đề chính
LƯU Ý:
- Chỉ rút gọn nếu đồng chủ ngữ.
- Nếu động từ trong mệnh đề trạng ngữ là động từ "to be" hoặc động từ nối (linking verb: seem, appear,
become, grow, remain, stay, prove, look, smell, sound, taste, feel, turn out), thì ta bỏ luôn cả động từ, chỉ
giữ lại danh từ hoặc tính từ.)
Vd1: Although he felt stressed, he decided to keep the job.
⇒ Although stressed, he decided to keep the job.
Vd2: Though she is an excellent student, she failed the test.
⇒ Though an excellent student, she failed the test.
1 having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
2 the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
3 _ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university
athletics meet
4 what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it
5 Bruce was not praised _ he was a hard worker
2 BECAUSE vs BECAUSE OF (bởi vì)
Because/as/since/for + clause ( S + V) Because of + N/V-ing
1 Last night we came to the show late _ the traffic was terrible
2 _I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
3 Lan couldn’t pass the exam _ her laziness
4 _ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday
5 _ the weather, we can't go shopping
****Complete sentences with " because, because of, although or in spite of "
1 _it was very cold, she did not put on her coat
2 _it was very hot, she did not put on her coat
3 rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
4 it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat
5 it was so cold, he went out with an overcoat
6 We understood him he spoke very fast
7 _ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself
8 Hans finished school his leg injury
9 Hans didn't finish school his leg injury
10 I try to do my homework _ the noise
11 I can't do my homework _ the noise
12 _ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday
13 _ it rained heavily, we couldn't enjoy our holiday
14 _ having little money, they are happy
15 _ having little money, they aren't so happy
16 she was not well, she still went to work
17 she was not well, she didn't go to work
18 We are going to have a picnic _ the bad weather
19 _ his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family
20 I gave up the job the attractive salary
21 _ my father is old, he still goes jogging
22 the harm of smoking, smokers can’t get rid it
23 he tried to explain, she refused to listen
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25 Henry’s friend is a millionaire, he hates spending money
26 The rain, the baseball game was canceled
3 CÁCH CHUYỂN 1 CÂU SANG 1 CỤM DANH TỪ
( A CLAUSE ( S + V) -> N)
DẠNG 1: Chủ ngữ ở 2 vế giống nhau:
EX: Although Tom got up late, he got to school on time.
In spite of getting up late, he got to school on time.
DẠNG 2: Nếu câu có cấu trúc: "danh từ + tobe + tính từ": ta đem tính từ đặt trước danh từ, bỏ tobe.
THE + N + TOBE + ADJ
=> THE + ADJ + N Ex: I can't go shopping because the rain is heavy.
I can't go shopping because of the heavy rain.
DẠNG 3: Câu có cấu trúc: "there be + danh từ": bỏ there be.
THERE + TOBE + N=> N EX: Although there was an accident, the traffic wasn't so bad.
In spite of an accident, the traffic wasn't so bad
DẠNG 4: Câu có cấu trúc: " It be + tính từ chỉ thời tiết" : ta đổi tính từ thành danh từ, thêm THE phía
trước.
Các danh từ và tính từ thường gặp trong mẫu này là:
ADJ -> N
Foggy Fog (Sương mù)
Rainy Rain (Mưa)
Snowy Snow (tuyết)
Stormy Storm (bão)
EX: Because It was rainy, we can't go out for lunch.
Because of the rain, we can't go out for lunch.
B SO… THAT, SUCH …THAT, TOO…TO, ENOUGH …TO
1 So … that: quá …đến nỗi
S + be+ so + adj / adv + that + S + V
- Dùng adv với các động từ thường
- Dùng adj với động từ to be, các động từ tri giác: seem, look, sound, feel,…
Vd: I felt so tired that I decided to see a doctor.
S + V+ so many/ few + danh từ số nhiều + that + S + V Vd: The Smiths had so many children that they formed their own basketball team
S + V + so much/ little + danh từ không đếm được + that + S + V Vd: He had so much money that he didn’t know what to do with it
S + V + so + adj + a/ an + danh từ số ít + that + S + V Vd: It was so disappointing a result that we didn’t accept
* Đảo ngữ với so…that:
So + adj / adv + be (chia) + S + that + S + V + O Vd: So nice is the house that everybody wants to buy it
Vd2: So carelessly did he drive that there were many accidents last night.
2 Such…that: quá …đến nỗi
S + V + such + (a/an) + adj + noun + that + S + V Vd: He is such a popular man that everyone knows him
3 Too…to: quá …đến nỗi
S + be + too + adj / adv + (for O) + to_V
- Dùng adv với các động từ thường
- Dùng adj với động từ to be, các động từ tri giác: seem, look, sound, feel,…
Vd: He is too short to play basketball
Vd2: They spoke too quickly for me to understand
4 Enough …to: Đủ …để làm gì
Trang 3S + be + adj / adv + enough + (for O) + to_V Vd: They spoke slowly enough for me to understand.
S + V + enough + noun + (for O) + to_V Vd: I have enough time to do this exercise
* Đảo ngữ với such…that:
Such + be + (+ a/an) + adj+ N + that + S + V + O Vd: Such is a handsome boy that every girl falls in love with him.
EXERCISE:
A ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF, BECAUSE, BECAUSE OF.
Exercise 1: 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 Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed
=>In spite of
3 Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting
=>In spite of
4 Although the salary was low, he accepted the job
=> Despite
5 Because the weather is bad, the flight was canceled
=> Because of
6 Tan passed the exam because he worked hard
=>
7 Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill
=> In spite of
8 We canceled our plan for the picnic because it was stormy
=>
9 Although there was a serious problem, we sold it together
=>
10 Rice plants grow well because the climate is warm
=>
11 I can't sleep because the weather is hot
=>
12 The train came on time although it was foggy
=>
13 She didn't decided to buy anything although there was a lot of lovely souvenir
=>
14 He couldn't drive fast because the street was crowded and narrow
=>
15 There was a traffic jam because it was snowy
=>
16 Although it was rainy, We kept playing football
=>
17 Although there is a small house, It was sold with the highest price
=>
18 I feel sleepy because there is a boring film
=>
19 The bus was late because the fog was thick
=>
20 Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant
=>
21 In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match
=> Although
22 My mother told me to go to school although I was sick
=>
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=> Despite
24 She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high
=> ………
24 Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line
=> In spite of
25 We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot
=> ………
26 Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands
=> ………
27 Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant
=> Although
28 In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies
=> Even though
29 He couldn’t sleep because of his worries
=>
30 Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident
=>
31 Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
=> Despite
32 We arrived late because of the bad traffic
=>
33 In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
=> Although
34 Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep
=> In spite of
35 She was very angry because he behaved very badly
=>
36 In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm
=> Although
37 He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard
=> Despite
38 She only accepted the job because of the high salary
=>
39 We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel
=> Despite
40 She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades
=> Although
41 He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired (in spite of)
………
42 Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian (despite)
………
43 In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark (although)
………
44 In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry (even though)
………
45 He decided to get the job although the salary was low (in spite of)
………
46 They lost the match, although they were a better team (despite)
………
47 We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough (because of)
………
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………
49 Although Mr David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa (in spite of)
………
50 Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening (although)
………
51 We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough
=>
Exercise 2 Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it
1 I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult
àBecause of
2 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train
à In spite _
3 Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it
à In spite _
4 Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer
à Despite _
5 Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car
à Despite _
6 Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London
à In spite _
Exercise 3 Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it:
1 Athough he is sick, he goes to school
à In spite of _
2 Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully
à Despite _
3 Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty
à Although _
4 They worked very hard although they were old
à In spite _
5 Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick
à Because of
6 Mary went to bed early because she felt tired
à Because of
7 She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold
à Because of
8 John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard
à Because of
9 She stayed at home because her mother was sick
à Because of
10 I like him because his father is kind to me
à Because of
11 I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult
à Because of
12 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train
à In spite _
13 Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it
à In spite _
14 Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer
à Despite _
15 Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car
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16 Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London
à In spite _
17 Although I am hungry, I can’t eat now
à Despite _
18 Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city
à Though _
19 In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie
à Although _
20 They worked very hard inspite of their old age
à Although _
Exercise 4 Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it
1 We arrived late because of the bad traffic
_
2 She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high
_
3 She only accepted the job because of the high salary
_
4 We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot
_
5 Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands
_
6 We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough
_
7 She was very angry because he behaved very badly
_
8 He couldn’t sleep because of his worries
_
9 Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident
_
10 I lost my way because the fog was thick
_
11 He is tired because of staying up late last night
_
12 We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great
_
13 She’ll never get success because she is impatient
_
14 He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work
_
15 Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health
_
16 They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small
_
17 He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete
_
18 Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money
_
19 Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
_
20 A lot of people learn English because it is very important
_
21 Tom is often punished because he is very lazy
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_
23 They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold
_
24 She has to stay at home because of her sick mother
_
Exercise 5 Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it
1 I lost my way because the fog was thick
_
2 He is tired because of staying up late last night
_
3 We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great
_
4 She’ll never get success because she is impatient
_
5 He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work
_
6 Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health
_
7 They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small
_
8 He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete
_
9 Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money
_
10 Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
_
11 A lot of people learn English because it is very important
_
12 Tom is often punished because he is very lazy
_
13 I was late because it rained heavily
_
14 They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold
_
15 She has to stay at home because of her sick mother
_
Exercise 6: Choose the best answer:
1 _ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
2 the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
3 he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet
4 _ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it
5 Bruce was not praised _ he was a hard worker
6 It looks like they are going to succeed _ their present difficulties
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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
12 I could not eat _ I was very hungry
13 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled
14 _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car
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 _
17 She left him _ she still loved him
18 _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted
19 _ they are brothers, they do not look alike
20 Our new neighbors are quite nice _ they are sometimes talkative
21 _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain
22 , he could not finish the job
23 He went to work _ his headache
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
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
C there was heavy traffic D of there was heavy traffic
29 it was very cold, she did not put on her coat
Trang 930 rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
31 it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat
32 We understood him _ he spoke very fast
33 _ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself
34 Hans finished school _ his leg injury
35 I try to do my homework _ the noise
36 _ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday
37 having little money, they are happy
38 _ she was not well, she still went to work
39 We are going to have a picnic the bad weather
40 _ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman
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
43 his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family
44 I gave up the job the attractive salary
45 _ my father is old, he still goes jogging
Exercise 7: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
1 We stayed in that hotel despite the noise
A Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there.
B We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it.
C Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
D Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
2 Young as he is, he has a big fortune
A Although he is young, he has a big fortune B He has a big fortune because he is young.
C He is not only young but also has a big fortune D When he is young, he has a big fortune.
3 Despite the bad weather, people travel by air
A Even though the weather is bad, people travel by air.
B Because the weather is bad, people travel by air.
C In spite of people travel by air, the weather is bad.
D Although the bad weather, people travel by air.
4 Although his leg was hurt, he managed to drive a car
A His leg was hurt However, he managed to drive a car.
B his leg was hurt But he managed to drive a car.
C Despite his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.
D In spite of the fact that his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.
5 He was very tired but he kept on working
A Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
Trang 10B 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.
6 Although she was very old, she looked very grateful
A Despite she was very old, she looked very grateful.
B Despite her old age, she looked very grateful.
C In spite of very old, she looked very grateful.
D In spite her being old, she looked very grateful.
7 However hard you work, you will never get promotion
A Although you work very hard, you will never get promotion.
B you will get promotion because you work very hard.
C you don’t work hard However, you will get promotion soon
D Although you work very hard, but you will never get promotion.
8 Despite feeling cold, we kept walking
A Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B Although we felt cold, we kept walking.
C However cold we felt, but we kept walking D However we felt cold, we kept walking.
9 Although it was expected that he would stand for election, he didn’t
A People expected him not to stand for election.
B He didn’t stand for election as people had expected.
C People expected that he didn’t stand for election.
D Contrary to what people expected, he didn’t stand for election.
10 Although she tells lies, I believe her
A In spite of telling lies, I believe her B In spite her telling lies, I believe her.
C In spite of his telling lies, I believe her D In spite of her tell lies, I believe her.
11 Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school
A Despite being intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
B In spite he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
C Although his intelligence, he does well at school.
D In spite of intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
12 In spite of discussing for hours, they didn’t find a suitable solution
A They discussed for hours and they found a suitable solution.
B They discussed for hours so they didn’t find a suitable solution.
C They discussed for hours but didn’t find a suitable solution.
D They discussed for hours after they didn’t find a suitable solution.
13 Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded
A In spite of his broken legs be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B In spite of his broken legs, he is able to get out of the car before exploding.
C Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
D Despite his broken legs, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
14 I usually drive to work, but today I go by bus
A Although I can drive to work, I go by bus today.
B Although I can go by bus, I drive to work today.
C Instead of driving to work, I go by bus today.
D Instead of going by bus, I drive to work today.
15 I tried to persuade her I didn’t succeed, however
A Because of persuading her, I didn’t succeed
B Although I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed
C I didn’t succeed but I tried to persuade her
D However I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed
16 The children laughed a lot because of the funny story
A The children laughed because the story is funny.
B The children laughed because of the story funny
C The children laughed because it was funny.
D The children laughed because the story was funny