Bài 16 - Linking Words 2

Bài tập 103: Viết lại các câu sau sử dụng từ gợi ý
1. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)

………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
2. Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian. (despite the fact that)
………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
3. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)
………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
4. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry. (even though)
………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
5. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)
………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
6. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)
………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
7. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (due to the fact that)
………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….
4. Các liên từ nối khác

Sau đây là một số liên từ nối dùng để chỉ mối quan hệ giữa 2 câu văn.
85
Bài tập 104: Hãy chọn đáp án đúng
1) You should keep the milk in the refrigerator_____________ it doesn’t go bad.

A. since B. so that C. because D. after
2) You should say goodbye to your brother _____________ you leave for Europe.
A. despite B. after C. since D. before
3) The class discussion was short;_____________, we gained some knowledge from it.
A. however B. moreover C. although D. therefore
4) The undergone is cheap;_____________, it’s faster than the train.
A. however B. moreover C. but D. so
5) _____________ you study harder, you won’t win the scholarship.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. In order that
6) The countryside air is fresh,________________, it’s not polluted.
A. however B. whenever C. moreover D. beside
7) ________________ she spoke slowly, I don’t understand her.
A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
Bài tập 105: Hãy chọn đáp án đúng
1. I hurt my knee quite badly so

a. I had to go to hospital.
b. I didn't have the right running shoes.
2. One way to improve your health is to eat more fruit and vegetables. Alternatively,
a. you could increase your risk of heart disease.
b. you could exercise more.
3. Humans like to form social groups. Likewise,
a. many other mammals live independently of each other.
b. many other mammals live together in small communities.
4. I didn't work hard at school. Consequently,
a. I did well at university.
b. I failed most of my exams.
5. I believe travelling can help us to understand other cultures. Furthermore,
a. it can help you to become more independent.
b. it can be a lonely experience at times.
6. In spite of the fact that learning to speak a foreign language requires a lot of time and effort,
a. many people give up after a short time.
b. many people manage it successfully.
7. In my experience, vegetarians tend to be quite healthy. In contrast,
a. many meat-eaters do not have a healthy diet.
b. they look after their bodies well.
8. Fifty per cent of all newspaper readers in this country only read the sports section of the paper.
In other words,
a. many people are not interested in news.
b. sports are reported very well in the newspaper.
9. Sydney is the biggest city in Australia, yet
a. it isn't the capital.
b. it is the oldest city.
86
10. You wouldn't be allowed to drive in my country because
a. there is no point in getting a car.
b. you need to be over 21.
11. Studies suggest that although sales of cookery books have increased significantly in the past
five years,
a. we spend less ti.me than ever in the kitchen.
b. we enjoy experimenting.
12. There are delays on all trains due to the fact that
a. passengers should allow extra time.
b. there is a shortage of drivers.
Bài tập 106: Dưới đây là một bài essay trong IELTS Writing Task 2. Hãy chọn ra liên từ nối phù
hợp.
It is generally accepted that smoking causes the deaths of large numbers of people. In
order to address this problem governments should ban smoking in public places.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people think that the best way to reduce deaths from smoking is to ban smoking in public
places.
1 However / In addition, it is not as simple as that. There are several reasons why I do not consider
this approach to be suitable. 2 Alternatively, / First, banning activities often increases their
popularity by making them seem more exciting. 3 Furthermore /In contrast, most smoking tales
place in the privacy of people's homes, and would 4 therefore / nevertheless not be affected by the
ban. 5 Thirdly, / Similarly, a ban on smoking would make extra demands on the police.
6 Athough / Despite the ideas behind banning smoking in public places are good, an alternative
approach needs to be taken, in my opinion. Schools should lead the way in discussing the harmful
effects of smoking not only on the smokers themselves but on others around them. 7 In addition, /
Consequently, parents need to support these efforts by encouraging their children to understand
the negative aspects of smoking.
If we adopted these measures. I believe fewer people would take up smoking 8 as a result. /
moreover. To some extent these things are already happening. 9 And / Nevertheless, further efforts
are needed.
87
Bài tập 107: Điền các từ box dưới đây vào ô trống phù hợp.
as a result because but firstly for example

however moreover similarly
1. Regular exercise increases the blood flow to your heart and keeps your heart healthy. _______,
it provides you with a general sense of well-being.
2. In times of recession people stop spending, which can have serious consequences for the
economy. _________________, poor sales can lead to closures of some businesses.
3. In this talk I will outline several possible reasons for melting polar ice caps.__________, it could
be because of climate change. Another reason could be ….
4. These days many famous musicians are getting involved in political causes ___________,
famous actors are often seen on television promoting some charity or other.
5. Pets can have a calming effect on their owners. ___________ , having a pet can increase stress
due to the demands made on the owner to look after the pet properly.
6. Some people believe that we have too many public holidays, ___________I believe they are a
good idea ___________ it is important to find time to celebrate traditions.
7. In my city there are too many cars on the road and there are always traffic jams. ___________,
it is difficult for people to judge how long their journeys will take.
Bài tập 108: Viết lại các câu sau đây giữ nguyên ý, sử dụng các từ gợi ý trong ngoặc
1. Despite the rise in profits this year, our company is still losing money. (although)
______________________________________________________________________________
2. The head of my department called an emergency meeting so I had to cance1 all of my afternoon
appointments. (because)
______________________________________________________________________________
3. It is now much cheaper to rent a DVD at home so fewer people are going to the cinema these
days. (due to)
______________________________________________________________________________
4. The cost of basic foods has risen because petrol prices increased last month. (As a result)
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Although there are over 30 girls on this course, the boys still outnumber the girls by two to one.
(but)
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Although there are some advantages to the pace of modern life, it also has its disadvantages.
(However)
______________________________________________________________________________
7. The numbers of red deer in the wild increased slightly in the 1980s, although the increase was
not sufficient to take them off the endangered species list. (in spite of)
______________________________________________________________________________
88

Bài 16 - Linking Words 2

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Bài 16 - Linking Words 2

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Bài 16 - Linking Words 2

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Bài tập 103: Viết lại các câu sau sử dụng từ gợi ý

1. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)

4. Các liên từ nối khác

1) You should keep the milk in the refrigerator_____________ it doesn’t go bad.

Bài tập 105: Hãy chọn đáp án đúng

1. I hurt my knee quite badly so

as a result because but firstly for example

You might also like