Adverbial clauses of concession A-Theory Adverbial clause of concession :(MÖnh ®Ò chØ sù nhîng bé) MÖnh ®Ò chØ sù nhîng bé b¾t thêng ®Çu b»ng: though, although, even though, despite, in spite of - Although, even though, though: MÆc dï,. cho dï… Although even though + clause though Even if Ex: Although it rained heavily, they went out with their friends. - Despite and in spite of: MÆc dï, cho dï…. Despite in spite of + noun phrase/ V-ing/pronoun(this, that, ) Ex: Despite his poverty, he succeeded in his life. B-Exercies EX1:Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though 1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it. =>………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Bob always walks to work. He is living in the city =>………………………………………………………………………………. 3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming. =>………………………………………………………………………………. 4. My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on every public holiday =>………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year. =>………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Most children go to see the firework show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV =>………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health =>………………………………………………………………………………. 8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired =>………………………………………………………………………………. 9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money =>………………………………………………………………………………. 10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour EX2: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses 1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. ( although) =>……………………………………………………………………… 2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. ( though) =>……………………………………………………………………… 3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison.( although) =>……………………………………………………………………… 4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though) =>……………………………………………………………………… 5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though) =>……………………………………………………………………… 6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter ( although ) =>……………………………………………………………………… 7.I got very wet in the rain . I had an umbrella ( but ) =>……………………………………………………………………… 8.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although) =>……………………………………………………………………… 9.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though) =>……………………………………………………………………… EX3: Match the sentences in column A with the sentences in column B, using :Though: A 1. They injury was serious 2. The result seem unlikely 3. She was tired 4. She is poor 5. The invention is ingenious 6. They were outnumbered 7. The food is excellent B a. She always buys me a birthday present b. There is still room for improvement c. It didn’t keep her out of the game d. They are nevertheless correct e. Sandra walked home f. Nobody will ever buy it g. They put up a good performance EX4: Complete the sentences with your own words: a. Although my mom sing very well,_____________________ b. Although _____________________, I can’t sing English song. c.Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though__________ d.Although my school is far from the city, many students__________ e.We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though_____________ f. Although my sister can draw very beautifully,she____________ Ex 5: Điền although, in spite of/despite 1. ___________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip. 2. The children slept well ____________ the noise. 3. ________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents. 4. John rarely sees Paul ___________ they live in the same town. 5. Julie failed the exam ____________ of working very hard. 6. ____________ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat. 7. Tom went to work ___________ not feeling very well. 8. Anna never learned the language ___________ she lived there for two years. 9. ____________ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. 10. I couldn't eat _____________ I was very hungry.