Exercise1: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp. 1. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her. 2. Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school. 3. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. 4. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing. 5. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test. 6. ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem. 7. My grandfather was very strong __________his old age. 8. The children slept deeply ________________ the noise. 9. ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer. 10. ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money. 11. I find the film boring________________ many people like it. 12. ________________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic. 13. ________________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting. 14. ________________ he’s rich, he is always upset. 15. I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted 

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Bài 5: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp.

1.     ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.

2.     Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.

3.     ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.

4.     ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.

5.     ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.

6.     ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.

7.     My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.

8.     The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.

9.     ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.

10.  ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.

11.  I find the film boring________________ many people like it.

12.  ________________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic.

13.  ________________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting.

14.  ________________ he’s rich, he is always upset.

15.  I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.

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Bài 6: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp.

1.     ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.

2.     Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.

3.     ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.

4.     ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.

5.     ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.

6.     ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.

7.     My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.

8.     The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.

9.     ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.

10.  ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.

11.  I find the film boring________________ many people like it.

12.  ________________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic.

13.  ________________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting.

14.  ________________ he’s rich, he is always upset.

15.  I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.

III. Fill “although/ despite/ in spite of” in sutable gaps.
1. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.
2. Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.
3. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.
4. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.
5. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.
6. ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.
7. My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.
8. The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.
9. ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.
10. ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.

Fill “although/ despite/ in spite of” in the blanks.
1. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.
2. Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.
3. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.
4. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.
5. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.
6. ________________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.
7. My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.
8. The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.
9. ________________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.
10. ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.
11. I find the film boring________________ many people like it.
12. ________________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic.
13. ________________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting.
14. ________________ he’s rich, he is always upset.
15. I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.

1. ________________ she has a good look, everybody hates her.
2. Jane seldom sees Jim ______they go to the same school.
3. ________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.
4._______________ it was chilly outside, we went fishing.
5.________________ working hard, Peter failed the test.
6._______________ the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem.
7. My grandfather was very strong __________his old age.
8. The children slept deeply ________________ the noise.
9. _______________ the high salary, Marey refused the job offer.
10. ________________earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money.
11. I find the film boring________________ many people like it.
12.______________the bad weather, we went on our school picnic.
13._______________the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting.
14.______________ he’s rich, he is always upset.
15. I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted

II. Complete the sentences with although or in spite of.
1. .she is beautiful, everybody hates her.
 2. The children slept deeply.
 3.. . earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.
 4. Jane rarely sees Alan.. .hey are neighbors.
5. Kate did not do well in the exam .working very hard.
6.. .I was very hungry, I couldn't eat.
                             the noise.
        ...the difficulty, they managed to solve the maths problem.
8. Liza never talked to him.. .she loved him.
9 . it was cold, Marie didn't put on her coat.
 10. Clare did the work... .being ill.

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
 Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
 In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
 In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
 Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
 In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
 In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
 Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
 In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
 Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
 Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
 Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
 In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
 Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
 Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
 Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
 Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
 In spite of ________________________________________

Ex 4. Fill in the blank with “although/ though/ even though”, “in spite of/ despite”, “however/ nevertheless”

1. __________ she is beautiful, everybody hates her.

2. The children slept deeply __________ the noise.

3. This is the shortest way to the city center; __________, it is not the only way.

4. __________ earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.

5. Jane rarely sees Alan __________ they are neighbours.

6. Kate did not do well in the exam __________ working very hard.

7. __________ I was very hungry, I couldn’t eat.

8. Your son is heading to the right direction; __________, I think you should encourage him to learn harder.

9. __________ the difficulty, they managed to solve the math problems.

10. Liza never talked to him __________ she loved him.

11. Clare did the work __________ being ill.

12. __________ all our hard work, a lot of things went wrong.

13. It is very late now. __________, she is still at her office.

14. He runs fast __________ his old age.

15. He had written to her many times. __________, she didn’t give any reply, so they had been out of touch ever since.

16. __________ he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them.

17. __________ being overweight, I eat lots of chocolate every day.

18. __________ not doing any exercises, she doesn’t get fat.

Ex 5. Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets.

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

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2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)

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3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of)

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4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless)

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5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite)

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6. Huong seems to be quite clever. She often gets low marks. (though)

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7. He’s a millionaire. He lives in a very small house. (in spite of)

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8. This restaurant has a good service. The food is not delicious. (however)

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9. He is young. He is an excellent manager. (even though)

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10. He asked for another cup of coffee. There was no more. (nevertheless)

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11. There is an interesting film on TV. We are studying now. (however)

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12. He drove his car to home. He had a headache. (in spite of)

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