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I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I couldn't eat ______ I was very hungry.
A. Even though B. in spite C. Despite. D. in spite the fact that
2. In spite __________ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
A.The rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
3. _________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. in spite of C. despite D. although
4. __________ ,he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. although to be tired
C. in spite being tired D. despite tired
5. The children slept well, despite __________ .
A. It was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
6. ______________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite of
7. We were the better team _____________ we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
8. Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to give up it
A. Because B. however C. although D. since
II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1-5
The large movement of earth under the water causes a very large and powerful tsunami. The tsunami was called the Asian Tsunami in most of the world. It was called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada because it happened on the holiday they call Boxing Day. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to countries such as Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Waves as high as 30m killed many people and damaged or destroyed a lot of buildings and other properties. Over 225,000 people died or were not found after the Tsunami, The wave traveled as far away as South Africa (8000km) where as many as 8 people died because of high water caused by the wave. Because of how much damage was caused and the number of people the earthquake affected, over 7 billion was donated to help the survivors and rebuild the areas damaged.
1. Why was the tsunami called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England?
A. Because it happened when people were boxing.
B. Because it happened when people were collecting boxes
C. Because it happened on Boxing Day
D. Because it destroyed a lot of boxes
2. How high were the waves?
A. Thirteen meters B. Eighteen meters
C. Thirty meters D. Two hundred and twenty-five meters
3. What were some people in South Africa killed by?
A. Earthquake B. High water C. High wind D. Property
4. What does the word "survivors' in line 11 mean?
A. houses that aren't destroyed
B. offices that are being built.
C. people that are dead
D. people that are left alive
5. Which of the following is NOT true?
A nly
in Asia the tsunami was called Asian Tsunami.
B. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to Indonesia.
C. Many people died because of the high waves
D. A lot of money was raised to help people.
III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. They have just sold that old house.
That old house____________________________________________
2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.
Although __________________________________________
3.They will build a new mall here.
A new mall _________________________________
4. Unless he takes these pills, he won't be better.
If _______________________________________
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III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. They have just sold that old house.
That old house has just been sold
2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.
Although the weather was bad, they had a wonderful holiday.
3.They will build a new mall here.
A new mall will be built here
4. Unless he takes these pills, he won't be better.
If he takes these pills, he will be better.
A. Choose the best answer:
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 betweenthem.
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 C. 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
A. Choose the best answer:
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 betweenthem.
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
Find a mistake and correct it
1.In spite of her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture True
2.Despite of=>X growing industrial activity, the majority of the American people continued to make their living from farming until the beginning of the twentieth century
3.Although our grandfather was old but=>X he could help us
4.He tried to explain, so=>but she refused to listen
5.He decided not to get that job in spite of=>because the salary was low
6.Although=>despite the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time
7.In spite of=>although my father is old, he still goes to work
8.Though he loves her very much, but=>X he can't talk to her
9.She always behaves childishly despite=>although she has grown up
II. Complete the sentences with either BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF:
1. We postponed our trip because of the bad driving conditions.
2. Sue’s eyes were red because she had been swimming in a chlorinated pool.
3. We can’t visit the museum tomorrow because it isn’t open.
4. Jim had to give up jogging because of his sprained ankle. (mắt cá bong gân)
5. Because heavy fog at the airport, we had to stay in Boston an extra day.
6. Please walk carefully because the walkway is slippery (adj-trơn) when wet.
7. Thousands of Irish people emigrated to the United States because of the potato famine
(nạn đóikém/sự khan hiếm) in Ireland in the middle of the nineteenth century
8. My lecture notes(diễn thuyết) were incomplete because the instructor talked too fast.
9. Because it rained, we stayed home.
10. A tomato is classified(xếp loại) as a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable because
it is prepared and eaten in the same way as lettuce(rau diếp), onions and other vegetables.
III. Complete the sentences with THOUGH(mặc dầu) or BECAUSE :
1. I put on sunglasses though it was a dark, cloudy day.
2. I put on sunglasses because the sun was bright.
3. Though she has a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four chidren.
4. Because she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food her four children.
5. I’m going horseback riding with Judy this afternoon though I’m afraid of horse.
6. Though Tom didn’t know how to dance, he wanted to go the school dance because he felt lonely sitting and staring blankly at the TV while all of his friends were having fun together.
IV- BECAUSE + CLAUSE / SENTENCE / BECAUSE OF + NOUN / PHRASE
1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.
- He is bad at English because of his laziness.
2. He didn’t come to class because he was ill.
- He didn’t come to class because of his illness.
3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.
- Everyone likes and admires her because she is intelligent.
4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.
- The flight 202 was delayed because of the bad weather.
5. He decided to accept the job because the salary was high.
- He decided to accept the job because of the high salary.
6. I didn’t come on time because it rained heavily.
- I didn’t come on time because of the heavy rain.
7. She smiles because she is very happy.
- She smiles because of her happiness.
8. They can’t miss the meeting because it is very important.
- They can’t miss the meeting because of its importance.
9. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
- I was late for the meeting because of the heavy traffic.
10. My grandmother can’t work hard because she is very old.
- My grandmother can’t work hard because of her old age.
11. He likes her because she’s very beautiful and attractive.
- He likes her because of her beauty and atraction.
12. He didn’t go to school because he was very poor.
- He didn’t go to school because of his poorness.
13. He broke the glass because he was careless.
- He broke the glass because of his carelessness.
14. He left school because his life was hard.
- He left school because of his hard life.
15. My little brother can’t chew well because of his toothache.
- My little brother can’t chew well because he has a toothache.
16. I can’t play basketball because of my height.
- I can’t play basketball because I'm heavy.
17. We can’t swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water.
- We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
18. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather.
- We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather was lovely.
19. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.
- Two cars can’t pass each other because the road is narrow.
20. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty.
- Nobody can do this test because it's difficult.
I. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow
Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It is a really fun scene to watch.
Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.
1. Alaska ___________.
A. is another name for the USA B. is an island in the Pacific Ocean
C. has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
2. Which statement below is NOT CORRECT?
A. In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people.
B. There is one lake for each person living there.
C. Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes.
3.Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?
A. by air B. by road C. by river
4. In Alaska we can always see the sun ___________.
A. in winter B. in summer C. every month of the year
II. Rewrite the sentences below without changing their original meaning.
1. Radioactive pollution is very dangerous. It can cause abnormal growth. [since]
=> Radioactive pollution is very dangerous since it can cause abnormal growth.
2. Leaves are damaged. The tree cannot get enough food energy to stay healthy. [because]
=> Leaves are damaged because the tree cannot get enough food energy to stay healthy
3. I don’t have much money now, but I want to buy a house in PhuCuong.
=> If I had much money now , I would buy a house in PhuCuong
4.Light pollution happens. There is a change in animals’ living patterns.
=> If light pollution happened , there would be a change in animals' living patterns
5.Acid rain is dangerous. Trees’ leaves are damaged. [because of]
=> Acid rain is dangerous because of trees’ leaves are damaged
6. The Walt Disney Studios, the famous movie company, has produced hundreds of cartoons for children.
Hundreds of cartoons for children ____have been produced by the Walt Disney Studios , the famous movie company
1. fashionable
2. traditionally
3. authenity
4. cultural
5. an affordable
6. equipment
7. collector
8. agree
9. freedom
10. childhood
We moved into our new house on a warm September day. It was not relly a new house; it was hunded and fours years old, but it was new to us. The house had running water, gas and electricity, but for some reason there was no electric light in the kitchen. It was something quite unexpected; a house with electricity but without a kitchen light. It was quite puzzling because our kitchen was a large room, perhaps the largest in the house. I telephoned for an electrian. He came and fixed it for us. And he changed $86 for doing job.
21. When did they move into their new house ?
A. in the summer B. in the autumn
C. in the spring D. in the winter
22. What did the house have ?
A. gas and running water C. running water, gas and electricity
B. gas and electricity D. running water, gas and electri light the kitchen
23. How old was the house ?
A. The house was more than a hundred and four years old
B. The house more than a centery old
C. The house was nearly 150 years old
D. The house was new
24. What happen in the end ?
A. An electrician came to help
B. An electrician came to fix
C. An electrian came
D. An electrian came to fix and charged some money
25. Why was it quite puzzing not to have electricity in the kitchen ?
A. because the kitchen was probably the largest place in the house
B. because the kitchen was dark
C. because the kitchen was not a small place
D. because they needed to do the cooking at night.
We moved into our new house on a warm September day. It was not relly a new house; it was hunded and fours years old, but it was new to us. The house had running water, gas and electricity, but for some reason there was no electric light in the kitchen. It was something quite unexpected; a house with electricity but without a kitchen light. It was quite puzzling because our kitchen was a large room, perhaps the largest in the house. I telephoned for an electrian. He came and fixed it for us. And he changed $86 for doing job.
21. When did they move into their new house ?
A. in the summer B. in the autumn
C. in the spring D. in the winter
22. What did the house have ?
A. gas and running water C. running water, gas and electricity
B. gas and electricity D. running water, gas and electri light the kitchen
23. How old was the house ?
A. The house was more than a hundred and fourteen years old
B. The house more than a centery old
C. The house was nearly 150 years old
D. The house was new
24. What happen in the end ?
A. An electrician came to help
B. An electrician came to fix
C. An electrian came
D. An electrian came to fix and charged some money
25. Why was it quite puzzing not to have electricity in the kitchen ?
A. because the kitchen was probably the largest place in the house
B. because the kitchen was dark
C. because the kitchen was not a small place
D. because they needed to do the cooking at night.
Rewrite the sentence, using the word in the bracket:
1. Our sources of energy will soon end if we don't try to save them.
-> Unless ...we try to save them,Our sources of energy will soon end...........................
2. Barbara plays chess better than Mike.
-> Mike doesn't ...........play chess as well as Barbara ..................
3. Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (Although)
-> ............Although the story was silly, many people enjoyed the film.........
4. Although the ket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
-> ...............the ket price was high,However; many people went to see that film.............................
5. He performs very well, although he is young. (Despite)
-> ..............Despite being young,He performs very well.............................
6. It was a comedy, but I didn't find it funny at all. (Inspite of)
-> .............Inspite of being a comedy, I didn't find it funny at all........................
7. The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
-> .........................The film was so boring,but Jack saw it from beginning to end. ...............
8. In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster. (Although)
-> ......Although the film has a happy ending, it begins with a terrible disaster. .....
9. Although the film was a bit fightening. I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
-> .........Despite a bit fightening. I really enjoyed the film .......................
10. He is young, but he performs very well. (in spite of)
-> ..............in spite of being young, he performs very well. ..................
1. Although he has high salary, he isn’t interested in the job.
A. Despite having high salary, he wasn’t interested in the job.
B. In spite of having high salary, he isn’t interested in the job.
C. Despite being interested in the job, he doesn’t get high salary.
D. In spite of having high salary, he is satisfied with the job.
2. The trees get enough water and sun light. It grows faster.
A. If the trees get enough water and sun light, it will grow faster.
B. The trees wouldn’t grow because it didn’t get enough water and sun light.
C. Because the trees doesn’t get enough water and sunlight, it doesn’t grow fast.
D. If the tree got enough water and sun light, it would grow faster.
3. The government have sent food and medical supplies to the victims of the flood.
A. Food and medical supplies have been sent to the victims of the flood by the government.
B. Food and medical supplies has been sent to the victims of the flood by the government.
C. Food and medical supplies are sent to the victims of the flood by the government.
D. Food and medical supplies were sent to the victims of the flood by the government.
4. It takes me 15 minutes to walk to the nearest post office.
A. I spend 15 minutes walking to the nearest post office.
B. I spent 15 minutes walking to the nearest post office.
C. It took me 15 minutes to walk to the nearest post office.
D. I don’t need much time to walk to the nearest post office.
5. Mary are typing an important document for this event.
A. An important document is typed for this event by Mary.
B. An important document is being typed for this event by Mary.
C. An important document was being typed for this event by Mary.
D. Mary types an important document for this event by Mary.
6. Today is Monday. We have to go to work earlier.
A. If today weren’t Monday, we would have to go to work earlier.
B. We don’t like Monday because we have to go to work earlier.
C. We don’t need to go to work earlier since today is Monday.
D. We wouldn’t have to go to work earlier if today weren’t Monday.
7. Australia/ the/ biggest/ has/ cattle/ in/ the/ station/ world.
A. Australia has the biggest station cattle in the world.
B. Australia has biggest cattle station in the world.
C. Australia has the biggest cattle station in the world.
D. In the world, Australia has biggest cattle station.
1. Although he has high salary, he isn’t interested in the job.
A. Despite having high salary, he wasn’t interested in the job.
B. In spite of having high salary, he isn’t interested in the job.
C. Despite being interested in the job, he doesn’t get high salary.
D. In spite of having high salary, he is satisfied with the job.
2. The trees get enough water and sun light. It grows faster.
A. If the trees get enough water and sun light, it will grow faster.
B. The trees wouldn’t grow because it didn’t get enough water and sun light.
C. Because the trees doesn’t get enough water and sunlight, it doesn’t grow fast.
D. If the tree got enough water and sun light, it would grow faster.
3. The goverment have sent food and medical supplies to the victims of the flood.
A. Food and medical supplies have been sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
B. Food and medical supplies has been sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
C. Food and medical supplies are sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
D. Food and medical supplies were sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
4. It takes me 15 minutes to walk to the nearest post office.
A. I spend 15 minutes walking to the nearest post office.
B. I spent 15 minutes walking to the nearest post office.
C. It took me 15 minutes to walk to the nearest post office.
D. I don’t need much time to walk to the nearest post office.
5. Mary are typing an important document for this event.
A. An important document is typed for this event by Mary.
B. An important document is being typed for this event by Mary.
C. An important document was being typed for this event by Mary.
D. Mary types an important document for this event by Mary.
6. Today is Monday. We have to go to work earlier.
A. If today weren’t Monday, we would have to go to work earlier.
B. We don’t like Monday because we have to go to work earlier.
C. We don’t need to go to work earlier since today is Monday.
D. We wouldn’t have to go to work earlier if today weren’t Monday.
7. Australia/ the/ biggest/ has/ cattle/ in/ the/ station/ world.
A. Australia has the biggest station cattle in the world.
B. Australia has biggest cattle station in the world.
C. Australia has the biggest cattle station in the world.
D. In the world, Australia has biggest cattle station.