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III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
-> She didn't eat much despite her hunger.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.
-> He couldn't solve the problem in spite of being good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
-> Mr. Pike doesn't wear glasses despite being over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
-> In spite of his experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
-> Despite the dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.
-> In spite of the noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
-> Despite the heavy rain, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
-> In spite of the fog, the flight was not delayed.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
-> Despite the fruits's being green, he ate all of them.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
-> We did the test in spite of its difficulty.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
-> Despite his strength, I'm not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
-> Everybody has great regard for him despite his poverty.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
-> The plane took off despite the bad weather.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
-> He didn't stop his car despite the red traffic lights.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
-> He studied very well despite his hard life at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
-> Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
-> Despite his good English, he wasn't chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-> Despite his English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
-> He always studies hard despite the difficulties he encounters.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
-> Despite the bad weather, we are gonig to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
-> Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.
-> She attended the class despite not feeling alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.
-> The child ate the cookies despite his mother's having told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.
-> She drank coffee to keep herself warm despite her dislike for it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
-> Mary will take a plane despite her dislike for flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
-> Despite Mary's sadness, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
-> The old woman told interesting stories to the children despite her poor memory.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
-> Despite his frequent absence, he managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
-> He ate the chocolate cake despite being on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
-> Despite the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies.
5. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.
1. He is expected that to come first in his class. .....that.....
2. He can't avoid to getting into trouble at school. .....to.....
3. If she passes her A levels, she'll go to the university. .....the....
4. My brother was failed his driving test for the third time. ........was.
5. I was being given a low grade in the final test. ......being........
1. He is expected that to come first in his class. .....that.....
2. He can't avoid to getting into trouble at school. .....to.....
3. If she passes her A levels, she'll go to the university. .....the....
4. My brother was failed his driving test for the third time. was.
5. I was being given a low grade in the final test. being
IV.Complete the dialogue. Put in used to with the verb.
Mrs. Bell is a hundred years old. She is the oldest person in the village. A radio reporter is interviewing her.
Mrs. Bell: I’ve always lived in the village, but not always in this house.
Reporter: (1) _________where did you live_______________(Where/ you/ live?)
Mrs. Bell : When I was a girl, (2) _________we lived__________ (we/ live) at Apple Tree Farm.
Reporter : But life was hard, wasn’t it?
Mrs. Bell : Oh, yes. Things (3) ______were_____________ (be) different from the way they are now. In those days (4) __________we didn't have_________ (we/ not/ have) electricity.
Reporter : And (5) _____did you help______________ (you/ help) with the farm work?
Mrs. Bell : Yes, (6) ________i looked ___________ (I/ look) after the hens.
Reporter: What did you do in the evenings?
Mrs. Bell: After dinner, (7) _______we gathered____________ (we/ gather) round my grandfather to listen to his stories. At the time, (8) ______we had_____________ (we/ have) few games to play.
III. Put the verb into the correct form , positive or negative.
Ex : I was very tired, so I went ( go ) to bed eearly.
Mrs. Trang didn't go ( go ) to work yesterday. She wasn't feeling well.
1. It stopped raining, so I ____took______ ( take ) off my raincoat.
2. The novel wasn't very interesting. I _____didn't enjoy_____ ( enjoy ) it very much .
3. We went to Kate's house but she ______wasn't___ ( be ) at home.
4. She was in a hurry, so she _______didn't have____ ( have ) time to phone you.
5. The story was very funny but nobody ____laughed____ ( laugh ).
6. Tom was very hungry. He ___ate______ ( eat ) like a horse.
7. The room was so cold , therefore we ____slept___ ( sleep) well.
8. It was hard work carrying the bags. They ___were____ ( be ) very heavy.
9. The window was open and a bird ___flew_______ ( fly ) into the room.
10. It was very hot , so I ____turned___ ( turn ) on the air - conditioner.
1. i've got nothing to do. I'm.........bored............................
2. The teacher's explanation was.....confusing............. Most of the student didn't understand it
3. the kitchen hadn't been cleaned for ages. it was really............disgusting...................................
4. I seldom visit art galleries. I'm not particularly.............interested...........................in art.
5. there's no need to get.......annoyed.............................just because i'm a few minutes late
-THe lecture was .........boring.................. . I fell asleep
6. i've been working very hard all day an now i'm ..........exhausted..........................
7.i'm starting a new job next week . i', very.......excited................................. about it.
8. steve is very good at telling funny stories. he can be very....amusing......................
10. liz is a very..............interesting....................... person. se knows a lot, she's travelled a lot and she's done lots of different things
1. I've got nothing to do. I'm bored.
2. The teacher's explanation was confusing. Most of the student didn't understand it
3. The kitchen hadn't been cleaned for ages. It was really disgusting.
4. I seldom visit art galleries. I'm not particularly interested in art.
5. There's no need to get annoyed just because I'm a few minutes late.
- The lecture was boring. I fell asleep.
6. I've been working very hard all day and now I'm exhausted.
7. I'm starting a new job next week. I'm very excited about it.
8. Steve is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing.
10. Liz is a very interesting person. She knows a lot, she's travelled a lot and she's done lots of different things
I. Join the sentences, the indetify the functions of the linking words in bracket.
1. He's not a very good tennis player. He practises all the time.( Considering )
-Considering he's not a very good tennis player, he practises all the time
2. He decided to change jobs. He wanted a chance to be more creative.( On the grounds that )
-He decided to change jobs on the grounds that He wanted a chance to be more creative
3. He's afraid of heights. He wants to go rock climbing.( and yet )
-He's afraid of heights , yet he wants to go rock climbing.
4.This house is exactly what we are looking for. It's a real bargain.( Moreover)
-.This house is exactly what we are looking for, moreover, It's a real bargain
5.It was an interesting conference. There was one speaker who was boring.( in spite of )
- in spite of one boring speaker, It was an interesting conference
6. She always gives money to poor people. She's extremely generous.( In other words)
-She always gives money to poor people, In other words, she's extremely generous
7. Exercising will help you feel better. Eating less will improve your health.( Likewise )
-Exercising will help you feel better. Likewise, Eating less will improve your health
8. He he isn't qualified for the job. he hasn't had much practical experience ( what is more )
-he isn't qualified for the job. what is more , he hasn't had much practical experience
9. You can play tennis for free here. You have to book advance though.( Provided )
- Provided that you book in advance, You can play tennis for free here
1>it is hard work to.feed..large family(food)
2>he was good at making up funny stories. he has an.inventive..mind(invent)
3>their ..prayers.. were answered and the child was found safe and well (pray)
4>if the drought continues, deaths will occur on a.massive.scale(mass)
5>these days beaches are covered with .pollutant..(pollute)
6> the boat is sailing ...(south)
Geoffrey Hampden có rất nhiều bạn và rất nổi tiếng ở các bữa tiệc. Mọi người rất ngưỡng mộ tính khôi hài của anh ấy, ngoại trừ đứa con gái 6 tuổi, Jenny.
Gần đây, một trong số những người bạn thân của Geoffrey mời anh ấy đến phát biểu tại một đám cưới. Đây là một kiểu việc mà anh ấy thích. Anh ấy chuẩn bị bài phát biểu rât cẩn thận và đến đám cưới cùng với Jenny. Anh ấy tổng hợp nhiều câu chuyện vui trong bài phát biểu và, tất nhiên, nó là một thành công tuyệt vời. Khi anh ấy kết thúc, Jenny nói với anh ấy rằng con bé muốn về nhà.Geoffrey có một chút thất vọng bởi điều này nhưng anh ấy đã làm theo lời nó. Trên đường về, anh ấy hỏi Jenny rằng có thích bài phát biểu không. Thật ngạc nhiên đối với anh ấy, con bé nói không.Geoffrey hỏi con bé tai sao và con bé nói rằng nó không thích nhìn thấy nhiều người cười anh ấy.
1 harden
2 humorous
3 exceptionally
4 disappointed
11 , Harden
12 , Humorous
13 , Excepted
14 , Appointive