Rewrite the sentences using the words in the brackets:

1. I couldn't sleep althoung I was tired (DESPITE)

2. Although he has got an English name. he is in fact German (DESPITE)

3. In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village (ALTHOUGH)

4. I decided to accept the job althoung the salary was low (HOWEVER)

5. We lost the match althoung we were the better team (NONETHLESS)

6. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I don't feel hungry (EVEN THOUGH)

7. Although she was tired, she went to work (HOWEVER)

8. They went out for a walk, even though the weathe was bad (DESPITE)

9. She managed to write in spite of her injured hand (ALTHOUGH)

10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean (EVEN THOUGH)

11. Linda went on working in spite of the fact that she was so tired (ALTHOUGH)

12. Though she is so nice, I don't quite like her (HOWEVER)

13. I didn't like the film. However everybody else seemed to enjoy it (THOUGH)

14. We managed to do the business though he was absent (DESPITE)

15. He always looks so lonely and sad despite his popularity (NONETHELESS)

Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

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. because of D. though

8, _____ the weather, we went sailing.

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

9, _____ Houdson led early, he lost the race.

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

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of _______________________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of _______________________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of _______________________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

à Although___________________________________________________________________

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

àIn spite of___________________________________________________________________

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

àDespite_____________________________________________________________________

I. Fill in the blanks with and, or, but, or so, because, therefore, however,
although, inspite of
1. you can sing a song ____you can tell a funny story
2. We’ve tried hard,____ we never successed
3. She pick up her bag _____ hurried ran towards the bus getting into the
station.
4. we’ve planned for a picnic ____ the rain let us down
5. Bring an umbrella with you,____ you ‘ll get wet
6. the weather was terrible,____ they canceled the flight.
7. The house was on fire,_____ they managed to save it.
8. Open the door _____ let it some fresh air.
9. I like drawing,______ my sister has given me a box of color pencils.
10.I often tell my little brother a story,_____ not a long one, so that he get
to sleep.
11. Sinh decided to leave school ____ I advised him not to do so
12._____ feeling rather ill, he didn’t wear any warm clothes to school.

13.People still smoke _____ knowing the dangers.
14.He managed to go to school _____ his right leg is injured.
15.He bought the pen _____ its high price.
16. _____ my father is up to neck at work, he always spends some time
talking to me every day.
17. Polly's watch was broken.........she borrowed mine.
18. My family went to Africa.........we wanted to study the wild animals.
19. Melissa tried to read the book.........she couldn't understand it.
20. She isn't English. ........., she speaks English perfectly.
21. They went to town.........bought a lot of clothes.
22. The road was under water. ........., the police closed it to traffic.
23. the air is polluted.........there is too much traffic.
24. I haven't got a car.........I've got a motorbike.
25. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow, .........blue?
26. She is working late next Friday......... she can't come to the party.

I. Fill in the blanks with and, or, but, or so, because, therefore, however,
although, inspite of
1. you can sing a song ____you can tell a funny story
2. We’ve tried hard,____ we never successed
3. She pick up her bag _____ hurried ran towards the bus getting into the
station.
4. we’ve planned for a picnic ____ the rain let us down
5. Bring an umbrella with you,____ you ‘ll get wet
6. the weather was terrible,____ they canceled the flight.
7. The house was on fire,_____ they managed to save it.
8. Open the door _____ let it some fresh air.
9. I like drawing,______ my sister has given me a box of color pencils.
10.I often tell my little brother a story,_____ not a long one, so that he get
to sleep.
11. Sinh decided to leave school ____ I advised him not to do so
12._____ feeling rather ill, he didn’t wear any warm clothes to school.

13.People still smoke _____ knowing the dangers.
14.He managed to go to school _____ his right leg is injured.
15.He bought the pen _____ its high price.
16. _____ my father is up to neck at work, he always spends some time
talking to me every day.
17. Polly's watch was broken.........she borrowed mine.
18. My family went to Africa.........we wanted to study the wild animals.
19. Melissa tried to read the book.........she couldn't understand it.
20. She isn't English. ........., she speaks English perfectly.
21. They went to town.........bought a lot of clothes.
22. The road was under water. ........., the police closed it to traffic.
23. the air is polluted.........there is too much traffic.
24. I haven't got a car.........I've got a motorbike.
25. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow, .........blue?
26. She is working late next Friday......... she can't come to the party.

Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning

1. When Barbara was Italy, she stayed with an Italian family.
2. I quite like drinking coffee in the morning although i wasn'n keen on it when I was younger
3. We seem to have lost interest in our work
4. I don't mind traveling by train now.
5. I went to the church when I was a child.
6. Since we've lived in the countryside, we been much happier.
7. Mr. Michael grew tulips but he doean't any more.
8. I prefer listening to classical music now although when I was young, I couldn't stand it

9. I had to get up early in the morning when I was a high school student

10. In the last job, I usually wore a suite and he. Now I wear jeans

8. Do you easily get (embarrassing/embarrassed)?

III. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.(4pts)

1. A film in which strange and frightening things happen is called a/an .

A. thriller B. comedy C. drama D. animation

2. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics.

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

3. he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite

4. Trung finds horror films really .

A. disgust B. disgusts C. disgusting D. disgusted

5. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

6. We didn’t find it funny it was a comedy.

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

7. The end of the film was so that many people cried.

A. shocking B. moving C. exciting D. boring

8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday feeling very tired.

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

Even though Ngan was ill, she still came to the meeting

->In spate of

She felt dissatisfied though she was successfull

->despite

Although they weren't experienced,they got the job

->despite the

Even though his illnees was serious , he went to school

->although

in spate of having a small salary,she is happy in his life

->even though

Although the life was too hard,we did our best to have the happy months

->in spate of

despite working untill very late,i didn't feel tired

-.>in spate of the

Choose the best answer

1. Are you... with the result?

A. Satisfy C. Satisfying

B. Satisfied D. Be satisfying

2. My brother sings... than me.

A. Better B. Weller C. Gooder D. Well

3. The... result of work are... we are very sad.

A. Disappointed

B. Satisfying

C. Disappointing

D. Satisfied

4. She is ... young but she performs .....

A. Excellent

B. Excelly

C. Excellently

D. Excellence

5. I decided to quit this job... the low.

A. Because of

B. Despite

C. Because

D. Although

6. I went to colled my car but it was not ready. When i went to the service station... still...

A. Was/ serving

B. Was/ serviced

C. Had been/ serviced

D. Was/being serviced

7... the film was gripping . Tom slept from be ginning to end.

A. However

B. Although

C. In spite of

D. Despite

8. We are going to London next month. This will be the first time i... there.

A. Have been

B. Shall be

C. Is having

D. Had