Bài 1: Hoàn thành những câu dưới đây, sử dụng Although, Despite,

In spite of. Có thể sử dụng 2 đáp án trong 1 câu.

1._____________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the actor.

2.I went to see the film ____________ feeling tired.

3.I really enjoyed Harry Potter____________ most of my friends said it wasn’t a

very good film.

4.____________ careful preparation, they had lots of difficulties in making the

film.

5.____________ the film was gripping, Jack slept from beginning to end.

6.________________ she has a good look, no one likes her.

7. Jane seldom sees Jim ________________ they go to the same company.

8. ________________ her illness, Jane went to school yesterday.

9. ________________ it was chilly outside, we went for a picnic.

10. ________________ working hard, Peter failed the examination.

11. ________________ the difficulties, Susan tried to solve the problem.

12. My grandmother was very strong ________________ hẻ old age.

13. The children slept deeply ________________ the noisy talk.

14. ________________ the good salary, Marian refused the job offer.

15. ________________ earning a good salary, Emma never wastes her money.

16. I feel the film is boring________________ many people like it.

17. ________________the bad weather, we went for a picnic.

18. ________________the traffic jam, we weren’t late for the meeting.

19. ________________ he’s rich, he is always sad.

20. I couldn’t sleep________________ I was tired.

Bài 2: Chọn đáp án đúng

1. We adore autumn ________ the cool.

A. in spite of

B. although
C. however

2. She went to bed early ________ she didn’t finish her homework.

A. despite

B. although

C. however

3. ________ the fact that he is 25 years old, he is so childish.

A. In spite

B. Despite

C. However

4. I usually go to school by bus. ________, I don’t like it.

A. Despite

C. Although

D. However

5. ________ John owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.

A. Despite

B. Although

C. However

6. The athlete completed the race ________ his pain.

A. despite

B. although

C. nevertheless

7. Emma looks pretty. She, ________, seems to lack personality.

A. despite

B. although

C. nevertheless

8. ________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.

A. Despite
B. Although

C. However

9. ________ of his bad luck, she won the medal.

A. In spite

B. Despite

C. However

10. Jack is friendly ________ the fact that he’s very famous.

A. despite

B. although

C. however

11. I could not eat ____ I was really hungry.

A. even though

B. in spite

C. despite

12. In spite _____, the baseball game was not canceled.

A. the rain

B. of the rain

C. it was raining

13. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a house.

A. In spite of

B. Despite

C. Although

14. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired

B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired

15. The children slept well, despite _____.

A. the noise

B. of the noise

C. noisy

16. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even though

B. in spite of

C. despite

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

A. Even though

B. in spite of

C. despite of

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

A. Although

B. Despite

C. In spite of

Bài 3: Chọn đáp án đúng

1. Mr. Alexx was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr.Alex was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr.Alex was late for the meeting.

C. Mr.Alex was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr.Alex was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

2. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was terrible.

A. Despite the traffic was terrible, we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the terrible traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the terrible traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was terrible, but we came to the meeting on time.
3. Although he took a taxi, Nam still arrived late for the concert.

A. Nam arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Nam arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Nam arrived late for the concert.

D. Nam took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

4. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy a new car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy a new car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy a new car.

C. A new car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy a new car but it costs a lot.

5. Although Anna felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Tom.

A. Despite feeling tired, Anna stayed up late talking to Tom.

B. In spite of feeling tired, Anna stayed up late talking to Tom.

C. Anna wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Tom.

D. Anna stayed up late talking to Tom. As a result, she was tired.

Bài 4: Viết lại câu với từ gợi ý cho trước

1. I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.

(despite). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. They have very little money. They are happy.

(in spite of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.

(although) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.

(in spite of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. We live on the same street. We hardly ever see each other.

(despite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.
(even though) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fill in the blanks with “because” or “because of” to complete the

sentences

1. Steven went to the shopping center last Sunday ___________ he needed a

new laptop.

2. Pam and her parents want to visit the city zoo ___________ they want to see
the baby panda.

3. More and more people get to work late every day ___________ the heavy
traffic in the city center.

4. ___________ the water shortage in the dams this year, there will be frequent
water cuts in this region of the country.

5. We have nowhere to sit and rest ___________ there aren’t any benches in
the school garden.

6. The governor resigned from his duty ______________ health issues.

7. ______________ his lack of courage, Jack didn’t participate in the

competition.

8. I prefer driving ______________ I am afraid of flying.

9. I had to take the bus ______________ my bike broke down.

10. ______________ I lost mine, I am going to ask my friend if I can borrow his
laptop for tomorrrow’s exam.

11. It was difficult for me not get staff ______________ my unstable

employment.

12. ______________ its facilities serve the public very well, this resort is highly
rated.

13. I am not alllowed into the club ______________ I am no 18 years old yet.

14. All the flight were cancelled ______________ the harsh climate conditions.

15. We see each other almost every day ______________ we are in the same
school

Complete the sentences. Use “because/ because of”

1. Sabrina borrowed some money ___________ she wants to buy a car.
(because/ because of)

2. Amar travels a lot ___________ his job. (because/ because of)

3. Manir and Alberto were late ___________ a flat tire. (because/ because of)

4. Khaled studies for three hours ___________ he had a big test. (because/
because of)

5. Mona called the manager ___________ her neighbors were too noisy.
(because/ because of)

6. Koka couldn’t sleep last night ___________ she had a headache. (because/
because of)
 True False

Question 1. Hans wants to study abroad when he

turns sixteen.

Question 2. Mr. Ford says that Hans needs to read

comics to build a strong vocabulary.

Question 3. Mr. Ford says that Hans needs to work

on grammar because it's helpful.

Question 4. Hans can learn grammar rules and use

them correctly with a grammar book.

Question 5. Mr. Ford says to Hans that he should not

make grammatical mistakes.