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1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
1. A. which `B. who C. when D. where
2. A. although B. because C. if D. unless
3. A. on B. in C. back D. for
4. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteries
5. A. had B. took C. raised D. became
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
I. Chọn đáp án đúng: A,B,C hoặc D để hoàn thành câu (5 đ)
1. If I were you.......................phone and tell her you’re going to late.
A. I’d B. I’ll C. I’d have D. I.
2. If man were less greedy, more animal species could avoid..................
A. danger B. death C. threat D. extinction.
3. We all like that teacher.......................his nice sense of humour.
A. because of B. because C. on account D. for.
4. You really.....................stop smoking, you know. It’s bad for you.
A. must B. should C. ought D. would be.
5. ..........................we live on the same street, we hardly ever see each other.
A. Despite B. Although C. Because of D. Because.
6. Jack.........................me that he was enjoying his new class.
A. said B. told C. talked D. asked.
7. What about...............................with me tonight?
A. going to ride B. to going to ride C. go riding D. going for a ride.
8. If you..................me with this exercise, I will do the same for you one day.
A. helped B. would help C. help D. will help.
9. After Tom had finished doing his homework, he.................to bed.
A. went B. had gone C. have gone D. was going.
10. According to the weather........................there will be rain tomorrow.
A. information B. programme C. forecast D. news.
11. I’d have told you if I.......................the book.
A. had seen B. would have seen C. saw D. see.
12. It was raining very.....................so I took my umbrella.
A. wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly.
13. My sister in an expert on wildlife and its..................
A. conserve B. preserve C. conservation D. reservation.
14. Tell me the..................for your absence yesterday.
A. cause B. aim C. reason D. result.
15. By cutting down trees we...........the natural habitat of birds and animals.
A. damage B. harm C. hurt D. injure.
16. The children were.....................into small groups to discuss the problems of the disabled.
A. divided B. apart C. separated D. classified.
17. If I........................the chance, I would have trained to be a doctor.
A. would have had B. would have C. have had D. had had.
18. Did you see that fascinating wildlife programme..................television last night?.
A. on B. at C. in D. by.
19. This book will provide you........................all the information you need.
A. for B. of C. with D. x (nothing).
20. Who’s going to......................after the children while you’re away?
A. take B. look C. care D. take care.
III. Cấu tạo các từ trong ngoặc ở dạng đúng (2,5 đ)
1. They enjoy the ___peaceful_________ atmosphere here (peace).
2. The ___preservation______ of old buildings should be taken into consideration. (preserve)
3. The problem of __unemployment______ among young people is hard to solve. (employ)
4. Read the book __carefully______ and you can find the information you need. (careful)
5. They are going to __deepen_____ the pool to 1.8 meter. (deep)
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
1. I just took it _____ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted.
2. I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of.
3. I was glad when he said that his car was ___________.
A. for my use B. for me use. C. at my use D. at my disposal.
4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache.
A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing. D. cracking
5. Stop _____ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing. B. hiding C. b D. moving
6. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker.
A. off the beg. B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
7. My father _______when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof. B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down.
8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the ________ for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose. D. arm
9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ___.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth.
10. It was a joke! I was pulling your ________.
A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg.
11. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. worms B. butterflies. C. crabs D. hedgehogs
12. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes. D. wild oats
13. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves.
A. narrow B. near C. close. D. tiny
14. My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had _______ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.
A. a bug B. a bee. C. a bull D. an ant
15. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own _______- telling everyone how good he is at everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet.
16. The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail. C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth.
17. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell______.
A. a rat. B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit
18. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.
A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue C. back of his hand. D. hair on his head
19. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected me to work overtime that was the ________. I quit.
A. final curtain B. last straw. C. end of the line D. last waltz
20. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle.
A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies.
21. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line.
22. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ an ddecied to stay in Britain.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet. C. held my horses D. called it a day.
23. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record.
24. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______.
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea.
25. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”.
A. brain B. mind. C. thoughts D. brow
26. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______.
A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel.
27. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________.
A. fist. B. heel C. head D. palm
28. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ______.
A. step B. practice. C. fitness D. breath
29. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s beeen _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends. C. playing with fire D. going to town
30. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.
A. edge B. tip. C. top D. front
31. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve _______!
A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head.
32. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____crossed for you”
A. legs B. fingers. C. arms D. hands
33. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________ milk.
A. split. B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
34. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ______.
A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair's breath.
35. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______eyes!
A. old B. blue C. sore. D. crocodile
36. You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to get better soon.
A. chin. B. head C. socks D. mind
37. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. shell. C. shed D. hole
38. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.
A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop.
39. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________.
A. a windmill B. a duck's back. C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
40. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the _____image of Marilyn Monroe.
A. live B. true C. spitting. D. same
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
EX1 :Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question 1 -10, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Robots can work in places humans can't easily get to. These include deep oceans on distant planets or on sites with bad pollution. Robots are also used in factories (1) ________ they can work more quickly and accurately than a human, and without needing to rest. Improvements in technology over the past 50 years have (2) _______ that scientists are now able to create very clever robots. The most complicated of these can make (3) _______ for themselves, learn new things, and deal with problems. However, while robots that look like people are very common in science fiction films, they are very (4) _______ in real life. Making a machine that can balance and move on two legs is a real challenge and is unnecessary for most of the jobs we need robots to do for us. However, a Japanese robot (5)_____ as Asimo does walk on two legs and can even climb up and down stairs.
1. A. unless B. because C. although D. despite
2. A. intended B. supposed C. said D. meant
3. A. results B. decisions C. thoughts D. options
4. A. rare B. thin C. little D. narrow
5.A. called B. known C. named D. said
EX2: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following question.
Her father died after he had brought up all of his children.
A. was in the dust
B. was out of this world
C. was the apple of her eyes
D. called it a day
1. Take your overcoat with you ___ it gets cold.
a. although
b. in case
c. unless
d. until
2. We had to ___ the match because of the bad weather.
a. call back
b. think over
c. call off
d. get out
3. She looked very pleased ___ the gifts.
a.at
b. on
c. with
d. of
4. We congratulated him ___ getting married.
a. with
b. of
c. at
d. on
5. This picture reminds me ___ my childhood.
a. at
b. about
c. to
d. of