In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.. I couldn’t open the door, even though trying very hard.[r]
(1)Although Though Even though In spite of / Despite Because /Because of Collected by Thạch Sanh (2) Nguyên tắc chung cần nhớ là : Clauses and phrases of concession: Although/ Even though/ though/even if/ in spite of the fact that/ Despite of the fact that + S + V + O Despite / in spite of/ regardless of + CỤM TỪ ( noun phrase/ V-ing phrase) ADJ/ ADV/ N + though/ as + S + V + O Ex: Although/ even though/ though he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert I’m no better despite the fact that I’ve taken the pills Despite / in spite of being a millionaire, Henry’s friend hates spending money Because/ since/ as/ for/ seeing that/ in that / in as much as/ now (that) = because of the fact that/ due to the fact that + S + V + O Because of/ due to/ owing to/ thank to + CỤM TỪ ( noun phrase/ V-ing phrase) Ex: Because/ since/ as pollution is something that other folk do, we’re just enjoying our day Unfortunately my company does not produce recycle paper since/ because/ as it is more expensive to make than regular paper Các công thức biến đổi từ mệnh đề sang cụm từ sau: 1.Noun + be + adj The/ (her, his, their…) + adj+ Noun 2.Pronoun + be + adj The/ (her, his, their…) + Noun (of the adj ) Pronoun + verb + (adv)The/ (her, his, their…) + Adj (of the adv) + Noun (of the verb) Pronoun + verb + (O) V-ing (same Subject) 5.There be + Noun The + Noun Adjective Tired Sick Ill Late Kind Lazy Sad Dark ( Clauses and phrases of reason /concession ) Noun Adjective Noun Tiredness Important Importance Sickness Different Difference Illness Absent Absence Lateness Honest Honesty Kindness Difficult Difficulty Laziness Poor Poverty Sadness Noisy The noise Darkness Invent The invention of 1) Nếu chủ từ mệnh đề giống nhau: Pronoun + verb + (O) V-ing (same Subject) - Bỏ chủ từ ,động từ thêm ING Although Tom got up late, he got to school on time => Despite / in spite of getting up late, Tom got to school on time 2) Nếu chủ từ là danh từ + be + tính từ Noun + be + adj The/ (her, his, their…) + adj+ Noun - Đem tính từ đặt trước danh từ, bỏ to be Although the rain is heavy, => Despite / in spite of the heavy rain, 3) Nếu chủ từ là đại từ + be + tính từ : (3) Pronoun + be + adj The/ (her, his, their…) + Noun (of the adj ) - Đổi đại từ thành sỡ hữu, đổi tính từ thành danh từ ,bỏ be Although He was sick, => Despite / in spite of his sickness, 4) Nếu chủ từ là đại từ + động từ + trạng từ Pronoun + verb + (adv) The/ (her, his, their…) + Adj (of the adv) + Noun (of the verb) - Đổi đại từ thành sở hữu, động từ thành danh từ ,trạng từ thành tính từ đặt trước danh từ Although He behaved impolitely, => Despite / in spite of his impolite behavior , 5) Nếu câu có dạng : there be + danh từ There be + Noun The + Noun - Thì bỏ there be Although there was an accident , => Despite / in spite of an accident, 6) Nếu câu có dạng : It (be) + tính từ thời tiết Đổi tính từ thành danh từ thêm the phía trước Although it was rainy, => Despite / in spite of the rain, ……… Các tính từ và danh từ thường gặp mẫu này là: Foggy => fog ( sương mù ) Snowy => snow (tuyết) Rainy => rain (mưa) Stormy => storm ( bão) 7) Nếu câu có dạng: Danh từ + (be) + p.p ( câu bị động) => Đổi p.p thành danh từ, thêm the phía trước và of phía sau, danh từ câu trên đem xuống để sau of Although television was invented, => Despite / in spite of the invention of television, ……… ) The fact that trước mệnh đề Although he behaved impolitely, => Despite / in spite of the fact that he behaved impolitely, - Áp dụng cho biến đổi từ BECAUSE BECAUSE OF Exercise Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well In spite of Mary could not go to school because she was sick Because of (4) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time Despite My mother told me to go to school although I was sick In spite of Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home Because of _ Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad Despite Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman Despite In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job Although Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep In spite of 10 In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies Even though 11 Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap Because of _ 12 Since he was careless, Tom lost the game Because of _ 13 Although she behaves well, no one loves her Despite 14 Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year Because _ 15 Mary was worried because Tom was late Because of _ 16 Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad Because of _ 17 I came here because I want the English course Because of _ 18 I went to school although it was hot Despite 19 Because the dust in the room, I can’t go in Because of _ 20 Because of too much smoke, We have to wear masks Because _ 21 Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast Despite / In spite of _ 22 Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house Because of _ 23 Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school Because of _ 24 His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick Because of _ 25 Because there was an accident, I was late Because of 26 She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad (5) Because of _ 27 Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man Despite 28 Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi Because _ 29 Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school Despite / In spite of _ 30 Because I studied hard, I passed the exam Because of 31 Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan _ 32 They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water 33 In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row 34 She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much _ 35 He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare _ 36 Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day _ 37 His career did not really take off despite his ambitions _ 38 They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion _ 39 Despite my headache I enjoyed the film _ 40 Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car _ 41 Despite being tired, he walked to the station 42 The children slept well despite the noise 43 in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents _ 44 Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well _ 45 Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies _ 46 The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time _ 47 Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard 48 In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher _ 49 In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain (6) 50 Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit _ 51 In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves 52 Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August _ 53 She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes _ 54 In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher 55 Cars are a big waste of money although you need one if you live in the country 56 The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive _ 57 I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day though the time difference 58 Although the sun was shining, the water was cold _ 59 Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished 60 Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job 61 We stayed up late, although we were tired 62 Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely _ 63 Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination 64 Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end 65 They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado _ 66 Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway 67 Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately _ 68 The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals 69 Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned 70 Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work 71 Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat _ (7) 72 Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees 73 Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car _ 74 Though The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip _ 75 John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town 76 Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years 77 I couldn't eat although I was very hungry 78 Although she was exhausted, she continued to study 79 I couldn’t the test because it was difficult Because of _ 80 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train In spite 81 Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it In spite 82 Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer Despite 83 Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car Despite 84 Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London In spite 85 Athough he is sick, he goes to school In spite of _ 86 Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully Despite _ 87 Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty Although _ 88 They worked very hard although they were old In spite 89 Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick Because of 90 Mary went to bed early because she felt tired Because of 91 She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold Because of 92 John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard Because of 93 She stayed at home because her mother was sick Because of 94 I like him because his father is kind to me Because of _ 95 I couldn’t the test because it was difficult Because of (8) 96 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train In spite _ 97 Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it 98 Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer Despite 99 Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car Despite _ 100 Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London In spite 101 Although I am hungry, I can’t eat now Despite _ 102 Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city Though _ 103 In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie Although 104 They worked very hard inspite of their old age Although 105 We arrived late because of the bad traffic 106 She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high 107 She only accepted the job because of the high salary 108 We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot 109 Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands _ 110 We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough 111 She was very angry because he behaved very badly _ 112 He couldn’t sleep because of his worries _ 113 Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident 114 I lost my way because the fog was thick 115 He is tired because of staying up late last night 116 We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great 117 She’ll never get success because she is impatient _ 118 He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work 119 Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health (9) 120 They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small _ 121 He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete 122 Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money 123 Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him _ 124 A lot of people learn English because it is very important _ 125 Tom is often punished because he is very lazy _ 126 I was late because it rained heavily 127 They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold 128 She has to stay at home because of her sick mother _ 129 I lost my way because the fog was thick _ 130 He is tired because of staying up late last night _ 131 We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great _ 132 She’ll never get success because she is impatient _ 133 He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work 134 Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health _ 135 They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small _ 136 He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete _ 137 Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money 138 Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him 139 A lot of people learn English because it is very important _ 140 Tom is often punished because he is very lazy _ 141 I was late because it rained heavily _ 142 They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold 143 She has to stay at home because of her sick mother _ 144 Mary came to class late because her motorbike had a puncture _ 145 Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good heath _ 146 Our team won by a large margin but no one thought we would win the championship _ (10) 147 He was standing in the shadow, so I could not see his face clearly _ 148 We couldn’t get tickets in spite of queuing for an hour _ 149 The man spoke very slowly so that I could understand what he said _ 150 Even though She got a B.A degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper 151 Since our flight was delay, we decided to take a long walk around the terminal 152 I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story _ 153 We hardly ever see each other despite living in the same street 154 Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village 155 In spite of having very little money They are happy 156 I got very wet in the rain even though I had an umbrella 157 I couldn’t sleep despite being tired 158 Though he liked the sweater, he decided not to buy it _ 159 I didn’t get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications _ 160 It was still hot in the room even though I had turn on the air conditioner 161 Laura wants to fly in spite of the fact that she feels afraid 162 Trevor didn’t notice the sign even though it was right in front of him 163 I’m no better despite the fact that I’ve taken the pills 164 Matthew doesn’t know any French though it was one of his school subjects 165 Despite being a millionaire, Henry’s friend hates spending money 166 Although I’d met her twice before, I didn’t recognize her 167 Laura felt unwell in spite of this she went on working 168 Even though I told the absolute truth No one would believe me 169 The good were never delivered despite the promise we had received _ 170 Because the weather was cold, we stayed home 171 Most people begin to jog because they hear jogging is a good exercise 172 People like to live in this country because its climate is healthy 173 A computer becomes very popular nowadays because it can be used for various purposes (11) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because his health was ill 175 We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy _ 176 Harry had to stay in hospital because he broke his leg _ 177 Because our leader couldn’t attend the meeting, it was canceled _ 178 The young couple decided not to buy the house because it was in dilapidated condition _ 179 Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college 180 Mai worked hard , she passed her exam a so b although c because d Though 181 _ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework a Because b whether c Although c so 174 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 It’s raining hard , _ we can’t go to the beach a or b but c so d though Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick a so b because c although d but Tom has a computer , _ he doesn’t use it a or b as because d but The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough a because b although c even though d and The film was boring we went home a so b when c but c if The girl bought the shoes _ they are very expensive a but b if c so d although He used to smoke a lot now he doesn’t smoke any more a still b therefore c but d as She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key a while b but c though d because it rained , the boys played football a Even b Even though c However d In spite of It was still painful , I went to see a doctor a so b however c but d or Lan likes oranges _ her sister doesn’t a but b as c so because Nam failed the final exam _ he was lazy a while b though c.because d but He’s tired _ he stayed up late watching TV a and b or c if d since Jim can speak English _ French fluently a also b but also c and d so _ the traffic , I arrived on time a Though b Although b Even though d In spite of (12) 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 they live near us , we can see them very often a So b As c Though d Even I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep a If b Although c While D However We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to a because b though c so d but It’s cheap _ I don’t like it a and b because c so d however it was late , I decided to phone Brian a Despite b However c In spite of d Though The little boy was hungry he ate nothing a although b so c but d and the car was cheap , it was in good condition a Although b Because c As d If tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut a As b Just as c Although d When She came in _ turned on the radio a so b and c or d but We didn’t go for a walk _ it was very cold a though b because c but d so I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed a Because b So c Although d However Lan woke up late _ she didn’t have time for breakfast a so b since c as d though I like fish I don’t like catching them myself a or b but c so d and He had an accident he was careful a even though b because c so d since _ it was raining , I went swimming a So b Because c However d Although Ann felt ill , she insisted on going to work a though b so c and d but _ I felt tired , I went to bed early a Although b So c As d However _ he’s got an English name , he is German a Although b However c Because d Since They decided not to go out for a meal _ they were too tired a so b because c but d if We were the better team we lost the match a so b and c but d because Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to a because b however c although d since we were in town , we often met him a For b Although C So d When She didn’t get the job she had all the necessary qualifications a because b although c so d but I could not eat I was very hungry a even though b in spite (13) 221 222 223 224 c despite d in spite the fact that In pite _ , the baseball game was not cancelled a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car a In spite b In spite of c Despite , he walked to the station a Despite being tired b Although to be tired c In spite being tired d Despite tired d Although The children slept well , despite _ a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy 225 She left him she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 226 _ her lack of hard work , she was promoted a In spite b Even though c in spite of d despite of 227 _ they are brothers, they not look like a Although b Even c Despite d In spite of 228 We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces we must also think of our environment a despite b though c as though d but 229 some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men a But Even if c If d As though 230 The team played on in spite of the rain a even if b if c in case d despite 231 ………… the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time A In case of B In spite of C Because of D But for 232 He was offered the job ……… he had no experience A even though B despite C While D however 233 We postponed the picnic ……………………… A because it is raining heavily B because of the raining heavily C because the heavily rain it was D because it was raining heavily 234 …… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture A Although B Despite C though D In spite 235 She went to bed early ……… she felt tired A although B despite C because D because of 236 I couldn’t read the letter ……… the darkness A despite B in spite of C because of D because 237 The boys were punished he made many mistakes A in spite of B because C even though D as if 238 the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities A Because B Thanks to C While D As (14) 239 Despite feeling cold, we kept walking A Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B Although we felt cold, we kept walking C However cold we felt, but we kept walking D However we felt cold, we kept walking 240 She decided to leave her job in the company she could earn a lot of money there A because B Although C Despite D Since 241 _ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room A Because B In case C If D Even though 242 _ he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich A Despite B Although C In spite of D When He went to work everyday _he was very ill A.even though B.because C.but D in spite of 244 _the weather was fine , we postponed the flight to Nha Trang A.Because B.Because of C.Although D.In spite of 245 She went to work in spite of she felt ill 243 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 A B C D Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming A B C D _ it was raining heavily, he went out A In spite B In spite of C However D Although _ my father is old, he still he goes jogging A Although B Since C Despite D In spite of He refused to give up work _ he’d won a million VND A despite B as though C even though D however We turned off the radio _ the boring program A because B because of C however D In spite of _ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it a While b Although c But d a or b Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings A Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings B Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings C She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous D A & B are correct 253 He kept on working though he was ill A In spite of was ill, he kept on working B In spite of being ill, he kept on working C Despite his illness, he kept on working D B & C are correct 254 Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party A In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party B Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi C Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party D B & C are correct 255 the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish – it’s a mammal A Whether B So that C Although D After 256 a headache, he enjoyed the film (15) A Although B In spite of C Because of D However 257 My sister will take the plane she dislikes flying A because B so that C although D before 258 We took many pictures the cloudy sky A despite of B even though C despite D because 259 both his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded A Because B Although C So that D Where 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 We understood him he spoke very fast A because of B though C in spite of D despite “I have tried hard but cannot earn enough money.” Means a Although I have tried hard, I cannot earn enough money b I have tried hard and so I cannot earn enough money c I have tried hard so that I cannot earn enough money d I have tried hard to I cannot earn enough money I could not eat _ I was very hungry a even though b in spite c despite d in spite the fact that In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car a In spite b In spite of c Despite d Although _, he walked to the station a Despite being tired b Although to be tired c In spite being tired d Despite tired The children slept well, despite _ a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy She left him _ she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted a In spite b Even though c In spite of d Despite of _ they are brothers, they not look like a Although b Even c Despite d In spite of Our new neighbors are quite nice _ they are sometimes talkative a despite b in spite of the fact c though d as though _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain a In spite b Despite c But d Although In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job a As hard as he work b Despite he worked hard c Though he worked hard d Although hard work Julie failed the exam _ of working very hard a despite b in spite c None d though John rarely sees Paul _ they live in the same town a.None b despite c in spite of d although _ he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily a Although b In spite of c NOne d Despite Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _ a and he decided to quit his job b but he still decided to quit his job (16) 277 278 279 280 c but he decided to quit his job d he decided to quit his job Last year, they ……….22 million TV sets A-were selling B-had sold C-has sold D-sold -I’m going on holiday on Saturday.This time next week I……on a beach in the sea A-will lie B-am lying C.will be lying D-should be lying Ted and Amy……for 24 years A-have been married B-married -Tomorrow I……….my grandparents C-were married D-has been married e A-am going to visit B-will have visited C-have visited D-visit Julie passed the exam _ of working very hard a despite b because c in spite d though 282 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain 283 _ he had enough money, he could buy a new car a Despite b In spite of c Because of d Because 284 _, he walked to the station a Despite being tired b Although to be tired c In spite being tired d Despite tired 285 The children slept well, despite _ a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy 286 She left him _ she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 287 _ her lack of hard work, she wasn’t promoted a Because b Even though c Because of d In spite of 288 Our new neighbors are quite nice they are sometimes talkative a despite b in spite of the fact c though d despite of 289 _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain a In spite b Despite c But d Although 290 Because _, we arrived late a.of the traffic b the traffic c the heavy traffic d of there was heavy traffic 281 291 Her friend lied to her she still likes and trusts him A but B so C therefore D however 292 Her friend lied to her she doesn’t trust him anymore A but B however C so D despite 293 I didn’t have an umbrella I got wet A but B although C so D however 294 The water was cold I went swimming anyway A so B despite C therefore D but 295 The water was cold I didn’t go swimming A but B so C although D because 296 I didn’t have an umbrella - I didn’t get wet because I was wearing a raincoat A but B so C therefore D despite 297 I understand your point of view - I don’t agree with it A Although B However C So D Therefore 298 Nam didn’t study for the exam, Lan did (17) A however B but C so D therefore 299 It was already p.m., - we closed the office and went home A but B however C so D because 300 He worked hard, but / although / however / therefore he could earn much money 301 The food didn’t look appetizing, but /however /therefore/so many people started eating 302 My friend and I were tired, however / so / but / though we went home early 303 We wanted to stay until the end of the game, but /however /despite /because it got too late for us 304 You could fly via Vienna; but / however / so / therefore it isn’t the only way 305 They have lived next door to us for years, yet / however / therefore / because we hardly ever see them 306 The normal pulse for an adult is between 60 and 80 beats per minute, so / however / but / therefore excitement will make a pulse much faster 307 Many people have law degrees, - A but some of them not practice it B however it is not practiced by all C so some are not practicing law D but not all of them practice law 308 Maria tried to read a novel in French - the book was too difficult for her to understand A so that B therefore C but D and 309 I bought a bottle of wine - we drank it together A therefore B so C and D but 310 The waiter was not very nice, , the food was delicious A however B but C so D and so 311 Most people you meet will be polite to you you are polite to them, too A because B if C although D whereas 312 you were all sitting at your desks working hard last week, we were sitting on the plane bound for Hawaii A Despite B Although C While D Whenever 313 Doctor’s salaries have risen substantially nurses’ pay has actually fallen A however B since C despite D whereas 314 He refused to give up work, _ he’s won a million pounds A despite B however C even though D as though 315 he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home A Although B Because C While D When 316 an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road A Despite B Because C Since D Because of 317 the wet weather, the football match went ahead A Although B Owing to C But for D In spite of 318 the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more A Nevertheless B Due to C Despite D Although 319 I’d like to go to Thailand, it’s by no means the only country in the world I want to see A as B while C yet D since 320 There’s no danger in using this machinery you adhere the safety regulations A because B in case C although D as long as 321 She didn’t feel well, but this she went to work A although B because C because of D in spite of 322 He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A although B because of C despite of D in spite of 323 Some snakes are poisonous, others are harmless A so B for C but D despite 324 The player was ejected because he committed a foul (18) A as B due to C despite D provided 325 _ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them A In spite B In spite of C Despite the fact that D Despite 326 I could not eat _ I was very hungry A even though B in spite C despite D in spite the fact that 327 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled A the rain B of the rain C it was raining D there was a rain 328 _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car A In spite B In spite of C Despite D Although 329 _, he walked to the station A Despite being tired B Although to be tired C In spite being tired D Despite tired 330 The children slept well, despite _ A it was noise B the noise C of the noise D noisy 331 _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted A In spite B Even though C In spite of D Despite of 332 _ they are brothers, they not look like A Although B Even C Despite D In spite of 333 We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _ we must also think of our environment A despite B though C as though D but 334 Our new neighbors are quite nice _ they are sometimes talkative A despite B in spite of the fact C though D as though 335 _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain A In spite B Despite C But D Although 336 In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job A As hard as he work B Despite he worked hard C Though he worked hard D Although hard work 337 Despite the fact that _, we enjoyed our trip A the weather is bad B it is a bad weather C the bad weather D the weather was bad 338 Tom went to work despite _ A that he did not feel very well B of the fact not feeling well C he did not feel very well D not feeling very well 339 It was very cold _ she did not put on her coat A in case B but C even if D even though 340 John rarely sees Paul _ they live in the same town A notwithstanding B despite C in spite of D although 341 Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey A It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey B The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain C The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey D If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey 342 I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door B I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door C Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend D I answered the door since I knew it was my friend 343 Despite feeling cold, we kept walking A Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B Although we felt cold, we kept walking C However cold we felt, but we kept walking (19) D However we felt cold, we kept walking 344 The children laughed a lot because of the funny story A The children laughed because the story is funny B The children laughed because of the story funny C The children laughed because it was funny D The children laughed because the story was funny 345 Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert A Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi B Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi C In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert D Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time 346 She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone A Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone B Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone C Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone D Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone 347 No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door A Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door B Although I tried very hard, I could open the door C In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door D I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard 348 He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy A Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy B Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy C Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy D Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy 349 Despite the terrible noise, I kept on studying A In spite the terrible noise, I kept on studying B Although the terrible noise, I kept on studying C Because of the terrible noise, I kept on studying D Although it was terribly noisy, I kept on studying 350 The flight was not delayed though it was foggy A The flight was not delayed because it was foggy B The flight was delayed although it was foggy C The flight was delayed though it was not foggy D The flight was not delayed in spite of the thick fog 351 “We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t.” is closest in meaning to “ ” A Larry accepted the job even though we didn’t expect so B even though Larry was expected to accept the job, he didn’t C Although Larry was expected to accept the job but he didn’t D That Larry accepted the job was beyond our expectation 352 She has the windows open, _it is cold outside A however B therefore C although D so 353 There is still much to discuss We shall, _, return to this item at our next meeting A therefore B moreover C although D so that 354 The sea was dangerous, _we didn't go out for a swim A since B but C so D as 355 The new trains have more powerful engines and are; _, faster A therefore B however C nevertheless D nonetheless (20) 356 It was cold and wet _, Paul put on his swimming suit and went to the beach A Although B Therefore C However D Because 357 I had no choice _ sign the contract A despite B but C without D unless 358 You can dress _ you like A whatever B therefore C however D nevertheless 359 _hard he tried, he couldn't open the door A Therefore B However C Although D Despite 360 He bought a ticket _ A and his brother did either B but his brother didn't, too C and so his brother bought D and so did his brother 361 Mai worked hard, she passed her exam A so B although C because D though 362 _she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework A because B whether C although D so 363 It’s raining hard, _ we can’t go to the beach A or B but C so D though 364 Nam was absent from class yesterday _ he felt sick A so B because C although D but 365 Tom has a computer, he doesn’t use it A or B as C because D but 366 The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough A because B although C even though D and 367 The film was boring we went home A so B when C but D if 368 The girl bought the shoes _ they are very expensive A but B if C so D although 369 He used to smoke a lot now he doesn’t smoke any more A still B therefore C but D as 370 She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key A while B but C though D because 371 _ it rained, the boys played football A even B even though C however D in spite of 372 It was still painful, I went to see a doctor A so B however C but D or 373 Lan likes oranges her sister doesn’t A but B as C so D because 374 Nam failed the final exam he was lazy A while B though C because D but 375 He’s tired _ he stayed up late watching TV A and B or C if D since 376 Jim can speak English and French fluently A also B but also C and D so 377 the traffic, I arrived on time A Though B although C even though D in spite of 378 they live near us, we can see them very often A So B as C though D even 379 I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep A If B although C while D however 380 We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to A Because B though C so D but 381 It’s cheap I don’t like it A and B because C so D however 382 it was late, I decided to phone Brain (21) A despite B however C in spite of D though 383 The little boy was hungry he ate nothing A Although B so C but D and 384 the car was cheap, it was in good condition A Although B because C as D if 385 _ tomorrow is a public holiday, all the shops will be shut A as B just as C although D when 386 She came in _ turned on the radio A So B and C or D but 387 We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold A Though B because C but D so 388 _ tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed A Because B so C although D however 389 Lan woke up late she didn’t have time for breakfast A So B since C as D though 390 I like fish I don’t like catching them myself A Or B but C so D and 391 He had an accident he was careful A Even though B because C so D since 392 _ it was raining, I went swimming A So B because C however D although 393 Ann felt ill, she insisted on going to work A Though B so C and D but 394 _ I felt tired, I went to bed early A Although B so C as D however 395 _ he’s got an English name, he is German A Although B however C because D Since 396 They decided not to go out for a meal _ they were too tired A So B because C but D if 397 We were the better team _ we lost the match A So B and C but D because 398 Keith decided to give up his job _ I advised him not to give up it A Because B however C although D since 399 we were in town, we often met him A For B although C so D when 400 She didn’t get the job _ she had all the necessary qualifications A Because B although C so D but 401 I couldn’t eat _ I was very hungry A Even though B in spite C Despite D in spite the fact that 402 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled A The rain B of the rain C it was raining D there was a rain 403 he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car A In spite B in spite of C despite D although 404 _, he walked to the station A Despite being tired B although to be tired C in spite being tired D despite tired 405 The children slept well, despite A It was noise B the noise C of the noise D noisy 406 She left him _ she still loved him A Even if B even though C in spite of D despite 407 _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted A In spite B even though C in spite of D despite of 408 _ they are brothers, they not look like A Although B even C despite D in spite of (22) 409 We are concerned with the problem of energy resource _ we must also think of our environment A Despite B though C as though D but 410 _ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men A But B even if C if D as though 411 The team played on in spite of the rain A Even if B if C in case D despite 412 _ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time A In case of B in spite of C because of D but for 413 He was offered the job _ he had no experience A Even though B despite C while D however 414 We postponed the picnic A Because it is raining heavily B because of the raining heavily C Because the heavily rain it was D because it was raining heavily 415 her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture A Although B despite C though D in spite 416 She went to bed early _ she felt tired A Although B despite C because D because of 417 I couldn’t read the letter _ the darkness A Despite B in spite of C because of D because 418 The boys were punished he made many mistakes A In spite of B because C even though D as if 419 the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities A Because B thank to C while D as 420 Despite feeling cold, we kept walking A Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B Although we felt cold, we kept walking C However cold we felt, but we kept walking D however we felt cold, but we kept walking 421 She decided to leave her job in the company _ she could earn a lot of money there A Because B although C despite D since 422 The flight was delayed the fog A In spite of B because of C though D since 423 Hong didn’t participate in the contest her lack of confidence A Because B because of C since D despite 424 He hid that letter in a draw _ no one could read it A So that B because C although D in spite of 425 _ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room A Because B in case C if D even though 426 _ other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker A Because B because of C although D in spite of 427 The mother got angry because _ A Her son behaved badly B her son’s bad behavior C Her son will behave badly D her son bad behaving 428 He lost his job _ his laziness A Due to B in spite of C despite D because 429 She is looking for a new job _ she is tired of doing a route job day after day A Since B as C because D all are correct 430 She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone A Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone B Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone (23) C Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone D Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone 431 No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door A Although I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door B Although I tried very hard, I could open the door C In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door D I couldn’t open the door, even though trying very hard A B C D 432 Although being the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job A B C D 433 _ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room A Because B In case C If D Even though 434 _ he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich A Despite B Although C In spite of D When 435 He went to work everyday _he was very ill A.even though B.because C.but D in spite of 436 _the weather was fine , we postponed the flight to Nha Trang A.Because B.Because of C.Although D.In spite of 437 She went to work in spite of she felt ill A B C D 438 Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming A B C D 439 440 441 442 443 _ it was raining heavily, he went out A In spite B In spite of C However D Although _ my father is old, he still he goes jogging A Although B Since C Despite D In spite of He refused to give up work _ he’d won a million VND A despite B as though C even though D however We turned off the radio _ the boring program b A because B because of C however D In spite of _ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it a While b Although c But d a or b 444 Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings a.Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings b.Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings c.She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous d.A & B are correct 445 He kept on working though he was ill A In spite of was ill, he kept on working B In spite of being ill, he kept on working C Despite his illness, he kept on working D B & C are correct 446 Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party a In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party b Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi c.Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party d.B & C are correct 447 the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish – it’s a mammal A Whether B So that C Although D After 448 a headache, he enjoyed the film A Although B In spite of C Because of D However 449 My sister will take the plane she dislikes flying A because B so that C although D before 450 We took many pictures the cloudy sky A despite of B even though C despite D because (24) 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 both his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded A Because B Although C So that D Where We understood him he spoke very fast A because of B though C in spite of D despite “I have tried hard but cannot earn enough money.” Means a.Although I have tried hard, I cannot earn enough money b.I have tried hard and so I cannot earn enough money c.I have tried hard so that I cannot earn enough money d.I have tried hard to I cannot earn enough money I could not eat _ I was very hungry a even though b in spite c despite d in spite the fact that In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car a In spite b In spite of c Despite _, he walked to the station a Despite being tired c In spite being tired d Although b Although to be tired d Despite tired The children slept well, despite _ a it was noise b the noise She left him _ she still loved him a even if b even though c of the noise d noisy c in spite of d despite _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted a In spite b Even though c In spite of d Despite of _ they are brothers, they not look like a Although b Even c Despite d In spite of 462 Our new neighbors are quite nice _ they are sometimes talkative a despite b in spite of the fact c though d as though 463 _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain a In spite b Despite c But d Although 464 In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job a As hard as he work b Despite he worked hard c Though he worked hard d Although hard work 465 Julie failed the exam _ of working very hard a despite b in spite c None 466 John rarely sees Paul _ they live in the same town a.None b despite c in spite of d although 467 _ he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily a Although b In spite of c NOne d Despite 468 Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _ a and he decided to quit his job b but he still decided to quit his job c but he decided to quit his job d he decided to quit his job d though (25) 469 Last year, they ……….22 million TV sets A-were selling B-had sold C-has sold D-sold 470 -I’m going on holiday on Saturday.This time next week I……on a beach in the sea A-will lie B-am lying C.will be lying D-should be lying 471 -Ted and Amy……for 24 years A-have been married B-married C-were married D-has been married 472 -Tomorrow I……….my grandparents A-am going to visit B-will have visited C-have visited D-visit 473 Julie passed the exam _ of working very hard a despite b because c in spite d though 474 475 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain _ he had enough money, he could buy a new car a Despite b In spite of c Because of d Because 476 _, he walked to the station a Despite being tired b Although to be tired c In spite being tired d Despite tired 477 The children slept well, despite _ a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy She left him _ she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 478 479 _ her lack of hard work, she wasn’t promoted a Because b Even though c Because of d In spite of 480 Our new neighbors are quite nice they are sometimes talkative a despite b in spite of the fact c though d despite of 481 _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain a In spite b Despite c But d Although 482 Because _, we arrived late a.of the traffic b the traffic c the heavy traffic d of there was heavy traffic 483 We delayed our trip the bad weather 484 Sue’s eyes were red _ she had been crying 485 My mother is always complaining _ the untidiness of my room 486 The water in most river is unsafe to drink _ it’s polluted 487 The trees were bend over _ the wind 488 You can’t enter this secure areas _ you don’t have an official permit 489 It’s unsafe to travel in that country _ the ongoing civil war 490 Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted the extreme heat 491 Mark didn’t go to work yesterday _ he didn’t feel well 492 We couldn’t get into the disco the enormous crowd 493 it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday 494 Daniel forgot his passport _ having it in his list 495 I couldn’t get to sleep _ the noise 496 I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early 497 A lot of things went wrong all our careful plans 498 She wasn’t wearing a coat it was quite cold 499 He only accepted the job _ the salary, which was very high 500 I went home early _ I was feeling unwell (26) 501 _ I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them 502 The villagers refused to leave the drought 503 We decided not to go out for a meal we were simply too tired 504 Have you really got no money the fact that you’ve had a job? 505 Sarah can’t climb up the tree _ her fear of heights 506 Matthew looked quite fresh, _ he’d been playing squash 507 _ his age, john was not hired he had the necessary qualifications 508 It was difficult to deliver the letter _ the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope 509 We decided to leave early the party was boring 510 Rescue attempts were temporarily the bad weather 511 They visited their friends often _they enjoyed their company 512 Paul can’t go to the football game his grades 513 Marcella was awarded a scholarship _her superiors scholastic ability 514 Nobody ventured outdoor the hurricane warning 515 We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains _ the air is purer there 516 We have to drive around the bay the bridge was destroyed in the storm 517 The chickens have died _the intense heat 518 it rained a lot, we enjoyed our vacation 519 all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong 520 _we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong 521 I went home early _I was feeing sick 522 I went to work the next day I was still feeling sick 523 I couldn’t get to sleep .there was a lot of noise 524 I didn’t get the job _being extremely qualified 525 the traffic was bad, I arrived on time 526 I couldn’t sleep I was really tired 527 The flight may be cancelled _the thick fog The end (27)