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

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.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

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 _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.

A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

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

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.

A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of

43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.

A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of

44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.

A. because B. because of C. although D. despite

45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather

2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today

3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying

5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time

6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile

7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets

8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.

9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.

10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains

11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone

12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful

13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult

14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left

15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain

16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.

17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover, Thus), she is very beautiful

18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.

19.The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early

20.The food was delicious.(Additinally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent

21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.

22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.

23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.

24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.

25.We opened the window (because, consequently,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room

26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy

27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but)

28.I was worried;(but Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.

Bài 1: Sửa lỗi sai.

1. There were a little people waiting to buy tickets.

2. You hardly have enough time to do the first exercise.

3. Although Bill has owned many kind of cameras, he has never considered buying this kind before.

4. There is no one outside the theater; the performance could have been cancelled.

5. She spoke French well enough for being a translator.

6. They could not longer put up with the noise from the factory.

7. He had so many homework that he could not go to the movies.

8. The pen rolled off of the table and onto the floor.

9. If I will finish studying, I will go to the movies with you.

10. The explanation he had given was so confusing as I could not understand it.

11. We would have went to Florida, but it was having an unusual cold spell.

12. If my father knew the truth, he would have been very angry.

VII. Circle the correct sentence:

1. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.

A. Neil Armstrong was the first man who walks on the moon.

B. Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon.

C. Neil Armstrong was the first man who he walks on the moon.

D. Neil Armstrong was the first man who he walked on the moon

2. There're 45 sentences which have to be done in this test.

A. There're 45 sentences to be do in this test.

B. There're 45 sentences has to be done in this test.

C. There're 45 sentences to be done in this test.

D. There're 45 sentences to have to be done in this test.

3. I didn't intend to change my job.

A. I didn't have intention for change my job

B. I had intention to change my job

C. I didn't have any intend to change my job

D. I didn't have intention of changing my job

4. Usually, people gave much thought to their future.

A. Usually, people thinked much to their future

B. Usually, people thought much to their future

C. Usually, people thought much for their future

D. Usually, people thought much of their future

5. Children often know little about their job and take no steps to find out.

A. They do nothing to improve the situation B. They often overcome difficulties.

C. They try their best D. They put aside the problems

6. Taking photographs is not permitted here.

A. Photographers must not use flash here B. Do not remove these photographs

C. Do not use your camera here D. Photographs are on sale here

7. I thought this film would be better.

A. The film was boring B. The film made me bored

C. I didn't like the film because it was boring D. The film wasn't as good as I expected

8. You press this button to stop the machine.

A. If you press this button, the machine doesn't stop

B. You can use this button to operate the machine

C. This button helps you to stop the machine

D. The machine can't stop without this button

9. I have never read such a good book before.

A. This book is the best I have never read.

B. This book is the best I have ever read.

C. This is the first time I had read such a good book.

D. This is the first time I read a good book.

10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.

A. We enjoyed boring trips. B. We were bored with the trip

C. The trip bored us D. We liked the trip very much although it was boring

A put the verb in brackets into the correct from

1 the engine starts if you (turn) .....this key

2 if it (not be)........ for you , i would be late

3 What (you/say) .......if i offered you a job?

4 the children always (get).......frightened if they watch horror films

5 i can't help feeeling sorry for the hungry children . Iff only there (be).....peace in the world

6 were i to become president, my first act (be) .....to help the poor

7 i feel as if my head(be) ......on fire now, doctor

8 he always talks as though he (address)........ at a public meeting

9 it was our fault to keep you waiting so long . we (inform)......you in advance

10 Had i know her address , i (go) .....to visit her

11 he looked frightened as if he (see) ........ a ghost

12 Tom wishes he (have) ........enough money to buy a new car now

13 Mary wishes she (become)........ an astronaut someday

14 i wish(have) ...... a day off to visit his parents . he hán't seen them for ages

15 he wishes he(not/buy) ......that old car

I complete each of the sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one
1 it would be a good idea if you did it again
->you had
2 they advised repainting the house->they advised
3 I can't afford to go on holiday this year->I haven't got
4 He paid little attention to his brother's warnings->he didn't take
5 Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success->no matter how
II use the words given to make complete sentences
1 I/like/find/more/film/before/I/see/it
2 He/apologise/be/late/and/disappoint/her
3 I/expect/help/by him
4 It/be his first visit/USA/next year
III finish the second sentence so that it means exactly the same as the first one
1 Philip's inability to make decisions dates from his accident->ever
2 you could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police->refusal
3 we were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive
->Impressed
4 mr wilson says he's sorry he didn't attend the meeting yesterday morning->mr wilson sends
5 the only reason I made a serious mistake was that he hadn't warned me->had
6 all the witnesses said that the accident was my fault->all the witnesses said that I
7 I'd prefer you not to phone me at work->I'd rather
8 the interview panel thought that Sarah had a very good manner->Sarah's good manner made
9 Tom is usually late for class->it's characteristic
10 he didn't forget and neither did she->he remembered
11 you can borrow the car, but you've got to fill it up->provided
12he wrote that book during his holiday in Wales->it was while
13 italy is the country I'd like to visit most->I'd like to visit
14 if Mary had worked hard enough, she wouldn't have failed her exams->Mary didn't work
15 My father said if I had to go out, I should finish my homework first->my father said to me,
16 although we were very tired, we agreed to have a game of tennis->tired
17 the robbers made the customers lie on the floor->the customers
18 the computer she bought was very cheap-> she
19 I really like that car, but I can't afford it->much as
20 the frame may be heavy, but this rope will support it->however much_____the frame up (weigh)
21 global travel is on the increase->there are______around the world (numbers)
22 books are just as popular nowadays as they used to be -> there has_______books (change)
24 it was her lack of confidence that surprised me->what I found
25 the reason for the high prortion of the old is births rather than deaths->births rather than deaths
26 this problem cannot be solved instantly-> there is
27 she had thought of paying the bill->she was
28 jenny and Kate grew up happily->Jenny and Kate had
29 Jack spends all his time working-> Jack is
30 I should really be going now
->It is really
31 his second attempt on the world record was succesful->he broke
32 I'm sure he didn't know that his brother was seriously ill->he couldn't possibly
33 what particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English->I
34 the result of the match was never in doubt->at no time
35 the violent criticism of the Prime Minister was quite unjustified->there
36 people use a lot of wool-pulp, many trees are cut down->the more
37 you have to stay calm in whatever situation it is->under
38 it was such a pity that I couldn't go to the party->I'd like
39 I can never compensate for what I have done, can I?->how can I make
40 the thief must have come in through the window->the thief almost
41 I'd rather him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me->I'd rather
42 I don't think he'll succeed this time (LIKELIHOOD)
43 If Jane hadn't helped me, I couldn't have finished the job so quickly (FOR)
44 She doesn't appreciate our presence (GRANTED)
45 We may have to increase our prices without warning (SUBJECT)
46 You and I have exactly the same pearl earrings (IDENTICAL)

Bài 1: Sửa lỗi sai.

1. The teacher positively wanted to know whether or not the students could come to the picnic.

2. John has so few news from his parents that he was worried.

3. She likes her students to arrive prompt for the class.

4. We need some paper's napkins for the picnic.

5. We nearly had to wait ten minutes for the movie to begin.

6. If my apartment would be larger, I would not have to move.

7. He is taking an advanced physic course this semester.

8. My parents are going on a four-weeks European tour next month.

9. My father says these kind of story is not suitable for young children.

10. To hastily read the material is not enough for good comprehension.

11. The time went by very fastly on our vacation.

12. He went to the corner store for buying a newspaper.

13. Last night they had recognized us from the party we went to earlier in the week.

14. She was such good student that she won a scholarship.

9.

Bạn nào giúp mik vs ạ! Huhu

I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, " now closed! ". I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an importent meeting.

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still importent to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. This can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I took a business trip to Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas,with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no Dollars, i offered to pay in Pounds instead." Listen, Buddy! I only take Real money! " the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was Embarrassing.

The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave, especially if you can take only a little baggage with you. I feel sorry for some of my colleagues who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day. Few people understand just how importent it is to have the right sort of clothes with you in these days of rapid air travel.

I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.

1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.

2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.

3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.

4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph

1. the water was so cold that the children could not swim i it

➜the water was not .............................................................

2. unless scientists get energy from the wind and the sun , fossil fuel will be more expensive

➜if scientists................................................................................................................................

3. we haven't seen hang since she moved to hcm city

➜we last.........................................................................

4. tom is having the newpaper brought to him

➜tom is having the boy..............................................................................

5. it may rain on your way home, so take a raincoat with you

➜in case...........................................................................................

6. their wedding was held in a very lovely church

➜the church........................................................................

7. it's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour

➜it's better to avoid..............................................................

8. that boy had such an .............. ability to predict things ( admire )

9. be careful ! the streets are very ...................... after the rain ( slip )

10. a lot of foreign .......................... like to study uncle ho's life ( history )

11. if you break law , you can be .........................( prisoner )

IV. Circle sentence express the same idea as the above?

1. “I was not there at the time.” Which sentence express the same idea as the above?

A. He denied that there at the time. B. He denied being there at the time.

C. He denied not being there there at the time. D. he denied that he wasn’t there at the time.

2. 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.

3. The train should be here any minute now.

A. We are expecting the train to arrive soon. B. We are surprised that the train has not arrived yet.

C. We know that the train is on time. D. We know that the train is rarely late.

4. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.

A. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early.

B. there was not enough time to hold the meeting.

C. the meeting is planned to start in a short time.

D. the meeting lasted much longer than usual.

5. He kept it only because nobody else had wanted it.

A. He would have kept it if nobody else had wanted it

B. He would have kept it if anybody else wanted it

C. He wouldn’t have kept it if anybody else wanted it

D. He wouldn’t have kept it if anybody else had wanted it.