Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp?

 

• BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN:

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.

Bài 7: Sử dụng liên từ “however” hoặc “nevertheless” để liên kết hai câu cho sẵn.

1. Mrs Smith loves her children so much. She’s sometimes very strict

 

2. We can go there by bus. It is not the only way.

___________________________________________________________________

3. Jim is good at English. He is not the best student.

___________________________________________________________________

4. My new phone costs a lot of money to buy. It isn’t as good as I expected.

___________________________________________________________________

5. It’s hard to find a parking lot near here on Sunday. I think we can find one.

___________________________________________________________________

6. My mother wants to go to Paris in this summer. My dad wants to go to Berlin.

___________________________________________________________________

7. Jane doesn’t like salads. She likes vegetables.

___________________________________________________________________

8. My father loves watching football match. He never plays football.

___________________________________________________________________

 

Bài 8: Hoàn thành câu với một trong những từ nối “although/ despite/ however” sao cho thích hợp.

1. _______________ the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible.

_______________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

The restaurant has a good reputation. _______________, the food was terrible.

1. _______________ it didn’t stop raining, we didn’t cancel our picnic.

_______________ the rain, , we didn’t cancel our picnic.

It didn’t stop raining. We didn’t cancel our picnic,______________.

1. Mary still bought the watch, __________ it had a high price.

Mary still bought the watch __________ its high price.

The watch had a high price. Mary, ___________, bought it

1. _______________ the fact that I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

_______________ I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

I was late for school. My teacher didn’t punish me, ___________.

1. _______________ I invited Jim to my party, he didn’t come.

_______________ my invitation to the party, Jim didn’t come.

I invited Jim to the party. _______________, he didn’t come.

1. I don’t want to watch this film_______________ it has many good reviews.

I don’t want to watcht this film _______________ its good reviews.

The film has many good reviews. I don’t want to watch it, _______________.

1. _______________ there are many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

_______________ many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

There are many challenges.__________, Tom won’t give up his dream.

1. _______________ I studied very hard, I failed the exam.

_______________studying very hard, I failed the exam.

I studied very hard. I,__________, failed the exam.

 

Bài 9: Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng.

1. We  adore winter _________ the cold.

A. in spite ofB. althoughC. however

1. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.

A. in spite B. despiteC. however

1. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.

A. despite B. althoughC. nevertheless

1. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.

A. despite B. althoughC. nevertheless

1. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.

A. in spite B. despiteC. however

1. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

 

Bài 10: Nối cột A với cột B sao cho thích hợp.

A

B

1. Although I have many friends,

1. However, I admire her courage.

1. I didn’t wake up late

1. Nevertheless, he is good at Literature

1. I don’t really like Mary.

1. Living in it, however, is very comfortable.

1. Their project was finally successful

1. he didn’t skip the class.

1. Tom is not good at science subjects.

1. although my alarm clock didn’t go off.

1. In spite of his headache,

1. I feel lonely sometimes

1. My apartment is quite small.

1. despite all the obstacles

1. I rarely go travelling

1. although many friends want to travel with me.

1-_________           2-________            3-________                      4. -________

5-________            6-________            7. -________                    8-________

 

Bài 11: Gạch chân lỗi sai trong câu và viết lại cho đúng.

1. Despite of the film’s amazing effects, its plot is not so appealing.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

2. However she doesn’t look very beautiful, she has a kind heart.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

3. In spite that I don’t like her way of talking, I appreciate her effort.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. My brother isn’t very young, nevertheless, he talks like a middle-aged woman.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although the fact that Mary’s recently moved to this city, she is so familiar with it.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

6. I often eat fastfood. It is not, however, good for my health.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

7. My brother wants to travel around the world. Although he can’t afford it.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

8. I try to spare some time for my children. I am very busy, although.

………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO

Bài 12: Sử dụng tính từ đuôi “ed” hoặc “-ing” tạo thành từ những động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành những câu dưới đây.

Disappoint

Irritate

Frighten

Surprise

Bore

Tire

Stun

Interest

Move

excite

 

1. I found the last scene of the movie so ________________ that I was close to tears.
2. The team lost the match and they were ________________ with themselves.
3. We were all surprised by the ________________ view of the mountain.
4. She told me she was very ________________ although she didn’t do anything.
5. I found the way she looks at me very________________.
6. Did you see that horror film? It was so ________________.
7. We’d be ________________ to hear your views on this topic.
8. The history class was very________________. I almost fell asleep.
9. Everyone was ________________ about the upcoming feast.
10. It’s not ________________ that they fail the test. They didn’t study hard.

Bài 13: Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi so với câu thứ nhất, sử dụng từ gợi ý trong ngoặc.

1. Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (spite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Despite the fact that Louis is not so rich, he often does charity. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. In spite of the awful weather, we enjoyed our party last night. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. She goes shopping every week although she has many clothes. (having)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Bài 14: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành những câu sau.

1. _____________ Peter was not invited to the party, he was the first to come.
2. _____________ he promises he won’t tell lie again, I won’t trust him anymore.
3. This is an old car. _____________, it’s very reliable.
4. I am exhausted after school. _____________, I will help mom do housework.
5. Ted is only 6 years old. He, _____________, can play the piano very well.
6. She bought that sweater _____________ its high price.
7. They rushed to the cinema. _____________, they were too late.
8. _____________Sally hates crowded places, we’ve invited her to the prom.
9. I didn’t like her rude behavior. _____________, I said nothing.
10. _____________ working slowly, he rarely makes mistakes.
11. I do exercise every day. I haven’t lost any weight, _____________.
12. My father tried to lift the box. _____________, it was too heavy.
13. We won the game_____________ having lost two players.
14. I called Jane four times. _____________, she didn’t answer me.
15. He wants to be a famous actor. His parents, _____________, wants him to be a doctor.

 

Bài 15: Dựa vào những từ cho sẵn, hãy viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.

1. Although/ Anna/ not look/ serious/ she/ worried/ now.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

2. In spite of/ get/ up/ late/ this morning/ I not miss/ the bus

…………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Despite/ have/ no/ money/ we/ go/ shopping/ tomorrow.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Although/ the book/ thick/ Jane/ finish/ it/ yesterday.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Jim/ have/ serious/ car/ accident/ last/ month/ howver/ he/ recover/ quickly.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Although/ I/ fascinated/ to/ know/ the result/ I/ pretend/ I not care.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Jim/ not/ usually/ like/ sci-fi movies/ nevertheless/ this one/ be/ exception.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although/ it /sunny/ I / bring/ umbrella/ with me.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

Bài 16: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.

      When I was a kid, my parents (1)________  take me to the movie theater. When I went there for the first time, I was (2)________ how big the screen was. The sound system was awesome (3)________. (4)________ I didn’t remember the exact name of the first movie I watched in the cinema, I remembered that it was a cartoon. During the whole movie, everyone laughed a lot at the (5)________ characters. (6)________, the last scene was so (7)________ that I almost cried. When I grow up, I often go to the cinema with my friends to get (8)________ after hard working hours.

1. A. didn’t           B. was                              C. used to               D. were
2. A. amaze           B. amazing             C. amazed              D. amazed
3. A. too               B. either                 C. and                              D. so
4. A. However       B. Although            C. Despite              D. But
5. A. entertain        B. entertaining        C. entertained         D. entertains
6. A. However       B. Although            C. Despite             D. But
7. A. move            B. moving              C. moved                D. moves
8. A. relax             B. relaxing              C. relaxed               D. relaxes

 

Bài 17: Đọc bài đọc sau và khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.

      Do you know a mouse which typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves? Yes, it must be Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most recognizable characters. He was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios in 1928 and has been the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company. Mickey often appears alongside his girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, his friend Donald Duck and Goofy, and his nemesis Pete.

      Mickey officially made its first public appearance in the short film Steamboat Willie (1928). It was one of the first sound cartoons. He went on to appear in over 130 films, including The Band Concert (1935), Brave Little Tailor (1938). Mickey appeared mostly in short films, but also occasionally in feature-length films. Ten of Mickey’s cartoons were nominated for the Academy Award Best Animated Short Film. One of these cartoons, Lend a Paw, won the ward in 1942. In 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1. What does Micket Mouse typically wear?

A. red shorts                     B. large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves           C. both A and B

1. What is the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company?

A. Walt Disney               B. Ub Iwerks                                        C. Mickey

1. When did Mickey officially debut?

A. 1928                            B. 1935                                      C. 1938

1. How many Mickey’s cartoons won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film?

A. ten                     B. one                                        C. none

1. When did Mickey become the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

A. 1938                            B. 1940                                      C. 1978

 

• BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN:

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.

Bài 7: Sử dụng liên từ “however” hoặc “nevertheless” để liên kết hai câu cho sẵn.

1. Mrs Smith loves her children so much. She’s sometimes very strict

 

2. We can go there by bus. It is not the only way.

___________________________________________________________________

3. Jim is good at English. He is not the best student.

___________________________________________________________________

4. My new phone costs a lot of money to buy. It isn’t as good as I expected.

___________________________________________________________________

5. It’s hard to find a parking lot near here on Sunday. I think we can find one.

___________________________________________________________________

6. My mother wants to go to Paris in this summer. My dad wants to go to Berlin.

___________________________________________________________________

7. Jane doesn’t like salads. She likes vegetables.

___________________________________________________________________

8. My father loves watching football match. He never plays football.

___________________________________________________________________

 

Bài 8: Hoàn thành câu với một trong những từ nối “although/ despite/ however” sao cho thích hợp.

1. _______________ the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible.

_______________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

The restaurant has a good reputation. _______________, the food was terrible.

1. _______________ it didn’t stop raining, we didn’t cancel our picnic.

_______________ the rain, , we didn’t cancel our picnic.

It didn’t stop raining. We didn’t cancel our picnic,______________.

1. Mary still bought the watch, __________ it had a high price.

Mary still bought the watch __________ its high price.

The watch had a high price. Mary, ___________, bought it

1. _______________ the fact that I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

_______________ I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

I was late for school. My teacher didn’t punish me, ___________.

1. _______________ I invited Jim to my party, he didn’t come.

_______________ my invitation to the party, Jim didn’t come.

I invited Jim to the party. _______________, he didn’t come.

1. I don’t want to watch this film_______________ it has many good reviews.

I don’t want to watcht this film _______________ its good reviews.

The film has many good reviews. I don’t want to watch it, _______________.

1. _______________ there are many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

_______________ many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

There are many challenges.__________, Tom won’t give up his dream.

1. _______________ I studied very hard, I failed the exam.

_______________studying very hard, I failed the exam.

I studied very hard. I,__________, failed the exam.

 

Bài 9: Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng.

1. We  adore winter _________ the cold.

A. in spite ofB. althoughC. however

1. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.

A. in spite B. despiteC. however

1. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.

A. despite B. althoughC. nevertheless

1. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.

A. despite B. althoughC. nevertheless

1. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

1. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.

A. in spite B. despiteC. however

1. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.

A. despite B. althoughC. however

 

Bài 10: Nối cột A với cột B sao cho thích hợp.

A

B

1. Although I have many friends,

1. However, I admire her courage.

1. I didn’t wake up late

1. Nevertheless, he is good at Literature

1. I don’t really like Mary.

1. Living in it, however, is very comfortable.

1. Their project was finally successful

1. he didn’t skip the class.

1. Tom is not good at science subjects.

1. although my alarm clock didn’t go off.

1. In spite of his headache,

1. I feel lonely sometimes

1. My apartment is quite small.

1. despite all the obstacles

1. I rarely go travelling

1. although many friends want to travel with me.

1-_________           2-________            3-________                      4. -________

5-________            6-________            7. -________                    8-________

 

Bài 11: Gạch chân lỗi sai trong câu và viết lại cho đúng.

1. Despite of the film’s amazing effects, its plot is not so appealing.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

2. However she doesn’t look very beautiful, she has a kind heart.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

3. In spite that I don’t like her way of talking, I appreciate her effort.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. My brother isn’t very young, nevertheless, he talks like a middle-aged woman.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although the fact that Mary’s recently moved to this city, she is so familiar with it.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

6. I often eat fastfood. It is not, however, good for my health.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

7. My brother wants to travel around the world. Although he can’t afford it.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

8. I try to spare some time for my children. I am very busy, although.

………………………………………………………………………………………

 

1. BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO

Bài 12: Sử dụng tính từ đuôi “ed” hoặc “-ing” tạo thành từ những động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành những câu dưới đây.

Disappoint

Irritate

Frighten

Surprise

Bore

Tire

Stun

Interest

Move

excite

 

1. I found the last scene of the movie so ________________ that I was close to tears.
2. The team lost the match and they were ________________ with themselves.
3. We were all surprised by the ________________ view of the mountain.
4. She told me she was very ________________ although she didn’t do anything.
5. I found the way she looks at me very________________.
6. Did you see that horror film? It was so ________________.
7. We’d be ________________ to hear your views on this topic.
8. The history class was very________________. I almost fell asleep.
9. Everyone was ________________ about the upcoming feast.
10. It’s not ________________ that they fail the test. They didn’t study hard.

Bài 13: Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi so với câu thứ nhất, sử dụng từ gợi ý trong ngoặc.

1. Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (spite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Despite the fact that Louis is not so rich, he often does charity. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. In spite of the awful weather, we enjoyed our party last night. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

1. She goes shopping every week although she has many clothes. (having)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Bài 14: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành những câu sau.

1. _____________ Peter was not invited to the party, he was the first to come.
2. _____________ he promises he won’t tell lie again, I won’t trust him anymore.
3. This is an old car. _____________, it’s very reliable.
4. I am exhausted after school. _____________, I will help mom do housework.
5. Ted is only 6 years old. He, _____________, can play the piano very well.
6. She bought that sweater _____________ its high price.
7. They rushed to the cinema. _____________, they were too late.
8. _____________Sally hates crowded places, we’ve invited her to the prom.
9. I didn’t like her rude behavior. _____________, I said nothing.
10. _____________ working slowly, he rarely makes mistakes.
11. I do exercise every day. I haven’t lost any weight, _____________.
12. My father tried to lift the box. _____________, it was too heavy.
13. We won the game_____________ having lost two players.
14. I called Jane four times. _____________, she didn’t answer me.
15. He wants to be a famous actor. His parents, _____________, wants him to be a doctor.

 

Bài 15: Dựa vào những từ cho sẵn, hãy viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.

1. Although/ Anna/ not look/ serious/ she/ worried/ now.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

2. In spite of/ get/ up/ late/ this morning/ I not miss/ the bus

…………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Despite/ have/ no/ money/ we/ go/ shopping/ tomorrow.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Although/ the book/ thick/ Jane/ finish/ it/ yesterday.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Jim/ have/ serious/ car/ accident/ last/ month/ howver/ he/ recover/ quickly.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Although/ I/ fascinated/ to/ know/ the result/ I/ pretend/ I not care.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Jim/ not/ usually/ like/ sci-fi movies/ nevertheless/ this one/ be/ exception.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although/ it /sunny/ I / bring/ umbrella/ with me.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

Bài 16: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.

      When I was a kid, my parents (1)________  take me to the movie theater. When I went there for the first time, I was (2)________ how big the screen was. The sound system was awesome (3)________. (4)________ I didn’t remember the exact name of the first movie I watched in the cinema, I remembered that it was a cartoon. During the whole movie, everyone laughed a lot at the (5)________ characters. (6)________, the last scene was so (7)________ that I almost cried. When I grow up, I often go to the cinema with my friends to get (8)________ after hard working hours.

1. A. didn’t           B. was                              C. used to               D. were
2. A. amaze           B. amazing             C. amazed              D. amazed
3. A. too               B. either                 C. and                              D. so
4. A. However       B. Although            C. Despite              D. But
5. A. entertain        B. entertaining        C. entertained         D. entertains
6. A. However       B. Although            C. Despite             D. But
7. A. move            B. moving              C. moved                D. moves
8. A. relax             B. relaxing              C. relaxed               D. relaxes

 

Bài 17: Đọc bài đọc sau và khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.

      Do you know a mouse which typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves? Yes, it must be Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most recognizable characters. He was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios in 1928 and has been the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company. Mickey often appears alongside his girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, his friend Donald Duck and Goofy, and his nemesis Pete.

      Mickey officially made its first public appearance in the short film Steamboat Willie (1928). It was one of the first sound cartoons. He went on to appear in over 130 films, including The Band Concert (1935), Brave Little Tailor (1938). Mickey appeared mostly in short films, but also occasionally in feature-length films. Ten of Mickey’s cartoons were nominated for the Academy Award Best Animated Short Film. One of these cartoons, Lend a Paw, won the ward in 1942. In 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1. What does Micket Mouse typically wear?

A. red shorts                     B. large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves           C. both A and B

1. What is the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company?

A. Walt Disney               B. Ub Iwerks                                        C. Mickey

1. When did Mickey officially debut?

A. 1928                            B. 1935                                      C. 1938

1. How many Mickey’s cartoons won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film?

A. ten                     B. one                                        C. none

1. When did Mickey become the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

A. 1938                            B. 1940                                      C. 1978