HAPPY KIDS ENGLISH
UNIT 8: ALTHOUGH – DESPITE/IN SPITE OF
Chúng ta sử dụng although, despite, in spite of để thể hiện sự tương phản giữa hai hành
động trong cùng một câu.
Chúng ta sử dụng although trước một mệnh đề (SVO) và despite, in spite of trước một danh
từ (noun),cụm danh từ (noun phrase) hoặc V-ing.
1.
Although (dù, mặc dù, cho dù)
Although + ………………………………………………………………………
Ex. Viết lại câu dùng cấu trúc Although.
a.
their team/lost/ they/played/well.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b.
he /so young/ he/perform/ excellently.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.
Despite/ in spite of (mặc dù, cho dù, bất chấp)
Despite/ in spite of +…………………………………………………………….
Ex. Chuyển ví dụ ở phần 1 từ Although thành Despite/in spite of
a.
b.
Despite/ in spite of………………………………………………………………………………
Despite/ in spite of ………………………………………………………………………………
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NOTE:
Khi dùng although, despite, in spite of ta không dùng ………………… và ngược lại khi
dùng …………………. ta không dùng although, despite, in spite of.
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Ex: Although he is so young, BUT he performs excellently.
Despite/ in spite of being so young, BUT he performs excellently.
He is so young, BUT he performs excellently.
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Despite/In spite of có thể đi với một mệnh đề SVO nếu sau nó là “………………………….”.
Ex: Although he is so young, he performs excellently.
Despite/In spite of …………………………………………. he is so young, he performs excellently.
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PRACTICE EXERCISE
I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
1. __________ he spent too much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. But
B. Even
C. Despite
D. Although
2. Not many people went to see the film; __________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. although
B. but
C. despite
D. however
3. __________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film.
A. Such
B. However
C. Despite D. With
4. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday __________ feeling very tired.
A. although
B. so
C. in spite of
D. but
5. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.
A. but
B. although
C. despite
D. in spite of
6. I enjoy the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. so
B. because
C. although
D. in spite of
7. _____________beginning with a terrible disaster, the film has a happy ending.
A. In spite
B. Despite
C. Although
D. However
8. We adore winter ________ the cold.
A. in spite of
B. Although
C. however
D. Despite of
9. She went to bed early ________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite
B. although
C. however
D. in spite
10. ________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. In spite
B. Despite
C. However
D. But
11. I go to school by bus every day. ________, I don’t like it much.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. However
D. Because
12. ________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. However
D. In spite of
13.The athlete completed the race ________ his pain.
A. despite
B. although
C. however
D. because of
14. ______________Jane looks pretty , she seems to lack personality.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. However
D. Because
15. ________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. However
D. As
16. ________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. In spite
B. Despite
C. However
D. Because
17. He is friendly ________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite
B. although
C. however
D. therefore
18. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because
B. In spite of
C. Although
D. so
19. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.
A. so
B. because
C. although
D. but
20.Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.
A. or
B. despite
C. because
D. but
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II. Rewrite the sentences in two ways.
Example:
0.It was a comedy. Almost all audiences felt asleep.
Although it was a comedy, almost all audiences felt asleep.
In spite of the fact that it was a comedy, almost all audiences felt asleep.
(Using V-ing)………………………………………………………………………………..
1.The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
In spite of………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………….
3.Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………….
4.We live in the same street. We rarely see each other.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….
5.I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………….
6.They have little money. They are happy.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8.I’ve been too busy to answer by email. I’ll do it soon.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9.We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10.I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella.
Although……………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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III. Decide whether the following sentences are Correct or Incorrect in terms of grammar.
1. John can't get tickets despite he has queued for an hour.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
2. The ending of the film is predictable but I enjoyed it
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
3. Although her good salary, she gave up her job.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
4. I haven't won yet, but I will keep trying
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
5. I don't really like the film although most critics say it is a must-see film.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
6. The effect in the film is amazing. Although the acting is terrible
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
7. In spite of it is a comedy, I don't find it funny.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
8. Although she studied hard for the exam but she did not get good grade.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
9. Vivian arrived at work on time although the fact that her bus was late this morning.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
10. Everyone forgot his birthday despite of his disappointment.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
IV. Rewrite the sentences without changing its meaning.
1. Although there was a traffic jam, he 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. (in spite)
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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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 HOMEWORK
Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks with “although/ despite/ in spite of”. Sometimes two answers
are possible.
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, Mary 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.
15. I couldn’t sleep________________ I was exhausted.
16._____________________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.
17.I went to see the film ________________________ feeling really tired.
18.I really enjoyed the Water War____________ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.
19.____________________ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
20.___________________ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.
Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.
1.The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (Being)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (The fact)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3.This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (Being)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. ( Despite not + V-ing)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite + Noun)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of + Noun phrase)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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