Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

1. The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers. (however)
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2. We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. (although)
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3. I’ve been too busy to answer my email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)
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4. Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended. (despite)
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5. We live in the same street. We rarely see each other. (in spite of)
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VII. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning: 1. We rarely see each other although we live on the same street. → In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom without permission. → Students mustn’t .....…………………………………………………………………………….. 3. My parents don’t allow me to make friends with strangers on the net. → I am not ....…....………………………………………………………………………………… 4. In Viet Nam, there is a custom of giving and getting lucky money on Tet holiday. → In Viet Nam, it’s the custom for ………………………………………………………………… 5. There’s a tradition in my family that people gather and have meals together on special occasions. → People in my family follow the tradition ..………………………………………………………. 6. Compared with Phong, Duy is lazier. → Duy works …………………………………………………………than Phong. 7. I really like to spend time with a cup of tea in my garden. → I’m really interested …………………………………………………………………....……… 8. You should come to the festival early, or you cannot join the procession. → If ……………………..……………………………………………………..……………….… 9. Although Mr. Nam was very busy, he spent the whole day at the Le Mat Village festival. → …..……………………………… ; however , ……………………………………………… 10. Life in the city is more stressful than life in the countryside. (as … as) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11. Simon likes joining in festivals in Viet Nam more than reading about them in books. → Simon prefers ……………………………………………………………………………….. 12. What colorful costumes the Hoa has ! → How …………………………………………………………………………

I. Combine the two sentences, using however or nevertheless

1. John and Linda rarely see each other. They live in the same town.

=> .......................................................................( nevertheless )

2. There are many difficulties. They managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

=> .................................................................. ( however )

3. I was very hungry. I couldn't eat.

=>.......................................................................... ( however )

4. It rained a lot. We enjoyed our holiday.

=> .............................................................( nevertheless)

5. I had all the necessary qualifications. I didn't get the job.

=> ..................................................................( however )

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary

1. The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customes ( however )

2. We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee ( however )

3. Mary was sick. She didn't leave the meeting until it ended ( despite )

4. We live in the same street. We rarely see each other ( in spite of )

5. I couldn't sleep. I was tired ( in spite of )

6. They have little money. They are happy ( despte )

7. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village ( although )

8. I've been too busy to answer by email. I'll do it soon ( nevertheless )

9. We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. ( although )

10. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although )

Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets

1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)

2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)

3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)

4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)

5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)

6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)

7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)

9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)

10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)

11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)

12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)

13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)

14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)

15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)

16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)

Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi

1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well

In spite of...........................................................

2,Mary went to school although she was sick

In spite of............................................

3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time

Despite.............................................................

4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money

In spite of...................................................

5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured

Despite.............................................

6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad

Despite..........................................................

7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman

Despite....................................................

8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

Although................................................

9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep

In spite of ........................................................................

10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies

Even though......................................................

11. I went to school although it rained heavily

Despite.........................................

12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game

Because of..........................................................

13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite.........................................................

14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year

Because......................................................

15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy

Because of........................................................

16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle

We bought the house though despite........................................

17.Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city

In spite of...............................................................................................

18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train

Because of..............................................................................

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Rewrite the following sentences without changing its meaning:  1.In spite of other injured foot, she managed to walk to the village. Although she ......................................................................... 2.We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. Despite ......................................................................... 3. Tom drives to work every morning. Tom travels ......................................................................... 4. There are four people in her family. Her ......................................................................... 5. My house is behind the hotel. The hotel ......................................................................... 6. Does your class have twenty - five students? Are ......................................................................... 7. He goes to work at seven fifteen. He goes ......................................................................... 8. The drug store is to the right of the bakery. The bakery ......................................................................... 9. My room is smaller than your room. Your room is ........................................................................

1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast. (Despite)

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2. She couldn’t buy that house though she was rich. (In spite of)

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3. Even though the rain was so heavy, I still went to the movie theater. (Despite)

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4. His father asked him to stay at home although he wasn’t sick. (In spite of)

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5. I wasn’t late even though there was an accident. (Despite)

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6. Lan failed the University entrance exam though she did carefully. (In spite of)

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7. Although he is a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man. (Despite)

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8. Despite the expensive price, my wife insists on buying the TV. (Even though)

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9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school. (In spite of)

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10. Though I studied hard, I didn’t pass the exam. (Despite)

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11. The new restaurant looks good; however, it seems to have few customers. (Despite)

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12. We had planned to walk right round the lake; nevertheless, the heavy rain made this impossible. (Although)

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13. I’ve been too busy to answer my email; nevertheless, I’ll do it soon. ( In spite of)

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14. Although Mary was sick, she didn’t leave the meeting untill it ended. (Nevertheless)

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15. We rarely see each other though we live in the same street. (However)

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16. John couldn’t get tickets even though he queued for an hour. (However)

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Rewrite the sentences,using the words in the brackets.Change other words in the sentences if necessary.

1.The new reataurant looks good.I seems to have few custoimers.(however)

2.We live in same street.We rarely see each other.(in spite of)

3.Tgey have little money.They are happy.(despite)

4.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village.(although)

5.I have been too busy to answer by email.I will do it soon.(nevertheless)

6.My uncle drove carelessly some years ago,but now he doe not.(used)

7.The distance between HO CHI MINH CITY anh VUNG TAU is about 120 km.(it)

8.Althoughshe is so young,she ferforms excellently.(age)

9.What is the distance between NEW YORK CITY and BOSTON ?(far)