UNIT 8: FILMS

GRAMMAR
TỪ NỐI (CONNECTORS): ALTHOUGH/ IN SPITE OF/ DESPITE/ HOWEVER/ NEVERTHELESS.
1. Although/ In spite of/ Despite:
Although In spite of Despite
Chức năng Chỉ mối quan hệ đối lập giữa hai thông tin trong cùng một câu
Cấu trúc Although + mệnh đề 1 (S+V), In spite of +danh từ/ cụm Despite +danh từ/ cụm
mệnh đề 2 (S+V), danh từ/ V-ing danh từ/ V-ing
Ví dụ We enjoyed our camping holiday We enjoyed our camping We enjoyed our camping
although it rained every day. holiday in spite of the rain. holiday despite the rain.
(Chúng tôi đã rất thích chuyến đi (Chúng tôi đã rất thích (Chúng tôi đã rất thích
cắm trại mặc dù ngày nào trời cũng chuyến đi cắm trại mặc dù chuyến đi cắm trại mặc
mưa) trời mưa) dù ngày nào trời cũng
mưa)
In spite of the traffic, we Despite the pain in his
Although he worked very hard, he arrived on time. leg, he completed the
didn’t manage to pass the exam. marathon.
(Mặc dù anh ấy học hành chăm chỉ, (Mặc dù giao thông tồi tệ,
nhưng anh ấy đã không thi đỗ) tôi vẫn đến đúng giờ) (Mặc dù đau chân nhưng
anh ấy vẫn hoàn thành
cuộc thi chạy)
2. However/ Nevertheless:
However/ Nevertheless:
Chức năng Chỉ mối quan hệ đối lập giữa hai câu
Cấu trúc Mệnh đề 1. However/ Nevertheless, mệnh đề 2.
Mệnh đề 1. Chủ ngữ, however/ nevertheless, động từ.
Mệnh đề 1. Mệnh đề 2, however/ nevertheless
Ví dụ I love London. However, the weather is bad.
(Tôi yêu Luân Đôn. Tuy nhiên thời tiết thì tệ)
I love London. The weather, however, is bad.
I love London. The weather is bad, however.

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

Bài 1: 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.

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 15. I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.

Bài 3: 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.
2. _______________ 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,______________.
3. 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
4. _______________ 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, ___________.
5. _______________ 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.
6. 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, _______________.
7. _______________ 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.
8. _______________ I studied very hard, I failed the exam.
_______________ studying very hard, I failed the exam.
I studied very hard. I,__________, failed the exam.
Bài 4: Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng.
1. We adore winter _________ the cold.
A. in spite of B. although C. however
2. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however
3. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.
A. despite B. although C. however
5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. despite B. although C. however
6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.

Bài 5: Nối cột A với cột B sao cho thích hợp.

A B
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 1. Although I have many friends, a. However, I admire her courage.
2. I didn’t wake up late b. Nevertheless, he is good at Literature
3. I don’t really like Mary. c. Living in it, however, is very comfortable.
4. Their project was finally successful d. he didn’t skip the class.
5. Tom is not good at science subjects. e. although my alarm clock didn’t go off.
6. In spite of his headache, f. I feel lonely sometimes
7. My apartment is quite small. g. despite all the obstacles
8. I rarely go travelling h. although many friends want to travel with me.
1-_________ 2-________ 3-________ 4. -________
5-________ 6-________ 7. -________ 8-________
Bài 6: 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.
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2. However she doesn’t look very beautiful, she has a kind heart.
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3. In spite that I don’t like her way of talking, I appreciate her effort.
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4. My brother isn’t very young, nevertheless, he talks like a middle-aged woman.
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5. Although the fact that Mary’s recently moved to this city, she is so familiar with it.
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6. I often eat fastfood. It is not, however, good for my health.
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7. My brother wants to travel around the world. Although he can’t afford it.
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8. I try to spare some time for my children. I am very busy, although.
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Bài 7: 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, I managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)
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2. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)
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3. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (despite)
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4. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness)
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5. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking)
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6. Despite the fact that Louis is not so rich, he often does charity. (although)
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7. In spite of the awful weather, we enjoyed our party last night. (although)
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8. She goes shopping every week although she has many clothes. (having)
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Bài 8: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of/ however” 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.

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 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 9: Dựa vào những từ cho sẵn, hãy viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. Although/ Anna/ not look/ serious/ she/ worried/ now.
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2. In spite of/ get/ up/ late/ this morning/ I not miss/ the bus
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3. Despite/ have/ no/ money/ we/ go/ shopping/ tomorrow.
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4. Although/ the book/ thick/ Jane/ finish/ it/ yesterday.
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5. Jim/ have/ serious/ car/ accident/ last/ month/ howver/ he/ recover/ quickly.
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6. Although/ I/ fascinated/ to/ know/ the result/ I/ pretend/ I/ not care.
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7. Jim/ not/ usually/ like/ sci-fi movies/ nevertheless/ this one/ be/ exception.
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8. Although/ it /sunny/ I / bring/ umbrella/ with me.
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