TRANSFORMATION  (P1: although, because, despite, because of…)
He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of…
Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry.
=> Despite…
They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
=> In spite of…
Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick.
=> Because of…

She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because…
Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although…
In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.
=> Although…
I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because…

Kết hợp các cặp câu này thành một, sử dụng đại từ tương đối : 1. The students didn't do their homework. That was too bad  2. He took me to Paris. It’s as beautiful as a pearl                  3. He took me to Paris. He was born and grew up in Paris       4. Sunday is the day. We have alot spare time on that day      5. I like Autumn. Leaves turn red and fall down in Autumn.   6. I wanted to know the reason. She left her home for that reason

Tìm lỗi sai và sửa lỗi

1. For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.

2. Beethoven began to lose his hearing in 1798 and has become completely deaf by 1824.

3. I succeeded in to find a job, so my parents didn't make me go to college.

4. I've already decided. I will buy a new flat.

1. Fill in the blank with because or because of : 1. It was difficult to deliver the letter …………the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope . 2. Nancy Lee was awarded a scholarship ……… her superior scholastic ability. 3.We had to drive around the baby …….the bridge was destroyed in the storm. 4. ……….the invention of computers , pupils no longer spend much time on calculating. 5. I catch cold now …………….going out in the rain yesterday. 6. We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains ………….the air is purer there. 7. We decided the leave early ……………..the party was boring. 8. The students arrived late ……………….the traffic jam 9. Rescue attempts were temporarily halted ……………..the bad weather . 10. Paul may not go to the football game ….. his grades. 11. The teacher is sick ……………..her injured leg. 12. Mary looks happy ……………….she has just got good marks. 13. I couldn’t read the letter ……………….it got dark 14. I didn’t come in time ………..the traffic 15. He stayed at home yesterday ……………….the heavy rain.