Despite earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.. .[r]
(1)I/ Choose the correct completion, although or in spite of:
1/ She knew about his illness he never mentioned it 2/ her worries, she passed the exam with flying colors 3/ They went swimming all the danger signs
4/ They fell in love the language barrier
5/ They got on well together they were total strangers 6/ He is good at selling, he has had no formal training 7/ We enjoyed the day the bad weather
8/ She didn’t want to go she knew all her friends would be there _ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip
10 The children slept well the noise
11 earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents 12 John rarely sees Paul _ they live in the same town
13 Julie failed the exam of working very hard 14 it was cold, she didn't put on her coat 15 Tom went to work _ not feeling very well
15 Anna never learned the language _ she lived there for two years 16 of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain
17 I couldn't eat _ I was very hungry although _ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip
18/ The children slept well _in spite of/despite _ the noise
19/ _although _ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents 20/ John rarely sees Paul although _ they live in the same town
21/ Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard 22/ _although _ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat 23/ Tom went to work _in spite of not feeling very well
24/ Anna never learned the language although _ she lived there for two years 25/ in spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain 26/ _ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip
27/ The children slept well the noise
28/ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents 29/ John rarely sees Paul _ they live in the same town
30/ Julie failed the exam of working very hard 31/ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat 32/ Tom went to work _ not feeling very well
33/ Anna never learned the language _ she lived there for two years 34/ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain 35/ I couldn't eat _ I was very hungry.’
36/ I couldn't eat _although I was very hungry
III/ Join each pair of sentences Be careful where you put the words in brackets This shirt is still dirty I've washed it twice (even though)
Mark enjoyed his helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon in Arizona He was afraid of heights (despite)
3 He lost a lot of blood He is in a stable condition (in spite of)
John had the necessary. qualifications He was not hired because of his health (even though)
She was successful She felt dissatisfied (in spite of)
……… They drank from the stream They knew it was polluted (although)
(2)7 The villagers refuse to leave Their food supply is threatened (despite)
……… Reid failed to score himself He helped Jones score two goals (although)
……… My foot was injured I managed to walk to the nearest village (in spite of)
……… 10 Brian went ahead with his original plan for the company Everyone disagreed with him (although)
……… 11 He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired (in spite of )
……… 12 Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian (despite)
……… 13 In spite of her injured feet , she managed to get home before dark (although)
……… 14 He decided to get the job although the salary was low (in spite of )
……… 15 In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry ( even though)
……… 16 They lost the match ,although they were a better team (despite)
……… 17 She didn’t eat much though she was hungry ( in spite of )
……… 18 He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths (despite )
……… 19 Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty (in spite of )
……… 20 Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine (despite)
……… 21 Although it got dark, they continued to work (inspite of )
……… 22 Although it was noise, I keep on studying (in spite of )
……… 13 Although it rain heavily,I went to school on time (despite)
……… 14 The flight was not delayed though it was foggy (in spite of )
……… 15 He ate all the fruits though they were green (in spite of )
……… 16 We did the test well though it was difficult (in spite of )
……… 17 Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him ( despite)
18 Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor ( in spite of )
19 The plane took off though the weather was bad (despite)
……… 20 He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red (in spite of )
……… 21.In spite of the hard work, they enjoyed themselves (although)
……… 22.John wasn’t hunry, but he ate two dishes of ice cream anyway (despite)
……… 23.In spite of not being feeling good, Jack went to class (even though)
(3)24 George did not panic even though he was alone and lost in the woods (despite)
……… 25.Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship ( in spite of )
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26/ Although he works hard, he never makes any money (rewrite it using despite)
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27/ Despite its monopoly, the company was losing money (rewrite it with although)
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28/ Though it’s forbidden, people still smoke marijuana (rewrite it with in spite of)
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29/ I never go out, despite getting a lot of invitations (rewrite it with though)
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30/ Although we have tested it, we can’t be sure the product is safe (rewrite it with despite)
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31/ Although he loves her, she doesn’t want to get married (rewrite it with in spite of)
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32/ Despite his lack of talent, everyone thinks he is wonderful (rewrite it using though)
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33/ Though he has many problems, Bob is always smiling (rewrite it with despite)
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34/ Despite us drinking all that beer, we didn’t get drunk (rewrite it using although)
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35/ Although Max helps Julie, she doesn’t appreciate him (rewrite it with in spite of)
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36 Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday
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37I didn't get the job although I had all the necessary qualifications
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38/ We went out although it was raining
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39/ We didn't go out because it was raining
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40/ After in spite of or despite, we use a noun, a pronoun (this/that/what etc.) or -ing:
……… 41/ In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday
……… 42/ I didn't get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications
……… 43/ She wasn't well, but in spite of this she went to work
……… 44/ In spite of what I said yesterday, I still love you
……… 45/ She wasn't well, but despite this she went to work, (not 'despite of this')
……… 46/ You can say 'in spite of the fact (that) ' and 'despite the fact (that) ':
……… 47/ I didn’t get the job in spite of the fact that I had all the necessary qualifications
……… 48/ We went out in spite of the rain, (or despite the rain.)
(4)49/ We didn't go out because of the rain
……… 50/ Although the traffic was bad I arrived on time, (not in spite or the traffic was bad (not in spite or the traffic was bad)
……… 51 although the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip
……… 52 The children slept well in spite of the noise
……… 53 Despite earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents
……… 54 John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town
……… 55 Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard
……… 56 Although it was cold, she didn't put on her coat
……… 57 Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well
……… 58 Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years
……… 59.In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain
……… 60 I couldn't eat although I was very hungry
……… 61 althuogh he was not guilty, they executed him
IN SPITE OF
62.thuogh he was inexperienced, he got a good salary
DESPITE
63.Even thuogh the team played well, they lost
DESPITE
64.althuogh both his legs were brokenin the crash He managed to get out of the car before it exploded
DISpite his
65.althuogh he was not guilty, they executed him
IN SPITE OF
66.Even thuogh the team played well, they lost
DESPITE
67 Although the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip
……… 68 The children slept well inspire of the noise
……… 69 Despite earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents
……… 70 John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town
……… 71 Julie failed the exam In spite of working very hard
……… 72 Although it was cold, she didn't put on her coat
……… 73 Tom went to work In spite of not feeling very well
……… 74 Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years
……… 75 In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain
(5)76 I couldn't eat although I was very hungry
……….177 althuogh he was not guilty, they executed him
=>IN SPITE OF
78/ Although he was inexperienced, he got a good salary =>DESPITE
79/ Even though the team played well, they lost =>DESPITE
(6)Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1.The letter I wrote was full … mistakes
2.I don’t like going up ladders I’m afraid heights 3.Kate is very fond her younger brother
4.The station platform was crowded people waiting for the train 5.She is a very honest person I don’t think she is capable telling a lie 6.Our house is similar yours
7.I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was keen…… the idea 8.Ms Sanders is friendly everyone
9.I’m accustomed living here
10.You look bored You don’t seem interested what I’m saying 11.The editor is responsible ……… what appears in a newspaper 12.We stayed at home because Cathy wasn’t very keen going out 13.She’s very good caring for the sick
14.She’s capable doing the job 15.Cricket is quite different baseball 16.The garden is full roses
17.Can you tell me how many men were absent work last week? 18.I certainly hope that David is aware all the problems involved 19.Hurry or you will be late school
20.Vietnam is rich natural resources 21.He was sad his friend’s failure 22.The day seems perfect a picnic
23.There’s really no need for you to be afraid the examination 24.You were kind me when I asked you for some help
25.That fashion magazine is full advertising for women’s clothes 26.These days everyone is aware the dangers of smoking
27.Smoking is harmful your health
28.Don’t give up hope yet Be confident yourself
29.I think the conference was very successful the whole 30.You don’t like it, you? - the contrary, I love it
31.Mr Johnson said he was favor of doing the work right away 32.Albert is 85 and lives alone He needs somebody to take care him
33.Diane is from Boston but now she lives in Paris She left Boston Paris when she was 19 34.Sally is often not well She suffers very bad headaches
35.It wasn’t easy but in the end we succeeded finding a solution to the problem 36.The secretary provided me a great deal of information
37.This car isn’t mine It belongs Mike 38.He didn’t take advantage the opportunity
39.You have to study hard to keep pace your classmates
40.I wrote to the company asking them more information about the job 41.We spent the evening listening music
42.English provides the access world scholarship and world trade 43.Many people regard him one of the greatest scientists in the world 44.What time did they arrive London?
45.Thank you for looking my mother while she was ill 46.I’ve been searching my keys
47.Were you able to make use the book I lent you last week? 48 the past, people did a great deal of work by hand
49.Every student should spend least two hours on his homework every night
50.Vehicles account air pollution in the cities 51.Some large cities may have to ban cars the city center to wipe out smoke
(7)54.Don’t forget to write me while you’re away
55.Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane I’m leaving my house the airport at 7.30 56.I looked my keys but I couldn’t find them anywhere
57.I’ve applied a job at the factory I don’t know if I’ll get it 58.Don’t worry about arranging our holiday I’ll take care that 59.I spoke Sue this morning
60.The tender plants need protection … the cold weather 61.Scientists are trying to search alternative fuels
62.Wildlife preserves are the areas where animals are protected their natural environment 63.Conservation is also concerned the reclaiming of land
64.He was sad his father’s death
65.People must be made fully aware the harm we are causing to the environment 66.Mark decided to give up sport so that he could concentrate his studies
67.He ran as fast as he could, but he was not able to keep pace his brother 68.When she arrived in Britain, she wasn’t used to driving the left
69.Granny is completely deaf You’ll have to make allowance her
70.Take advantage the chance to some sightseeing while you are here 71.Are you aware the regulations concerning the use of guns?
72.There’s no need to make such a fuss it 73.The child is very quick arithmetic 74.Are you acquainted this man? 75.Your father was kind David
76.Smog is commonly found most major cities 77.Minerals are taken the earth
78.The museum is now open all visitors 79.He’s very brave He’s not afraid anything 80.Our flat is the second floor of the building 81.I’m sorry I haven’t written you for so long 82.Women are used going places by themselves
83.Do you usually shake hands when you are introduced someone?
84.Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane I’m leaving my house the airport 85.When I’d finished my meal, I asked the waiter the bill
86.Did you go on holiday yourself?
87.There are many interesting places to visit the city, instance, the botanical garden or the art museum
88.Scientists cannot account the disappearance of the dinosaurs 89.The enemy set fire …… the whole village before making a retreat 90.You have to move this box to make room the new TV set
91.I haven’t sent letters to her for a long time In fact we have lost touch each other 92.I’m very busy my lessons and tasks today
93.Children are fond sweets
94.The laser beam must be very intense so that it can drill the most delicate bones 95.He left London New York last year
96.Tom’s away … the moment
97.I explained the problem the police 98.Mrs Words suffers bronchitis
99.Concentrate the road when you’re driving
100.We always have the same food every day I’m fed up it
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