English 9 - Unit 12: My future career SVIP

Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though. 

1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.

2. Bob always walks to work. He is living in the city.

3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming.

4. My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on every public holiday.

5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.

6. Most children go to see the fireworks show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.

7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health.

8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.

9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.

10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour.

Change the clause of concession to a phrase of concession.

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

→ In spite of _______________________.

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

→ Despite _______________________.

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

→ In spite of _______________________.

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

→ Despite _______________________.

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

→ In spite of _______________________.

6. Although she’s not good at playing badminton, she practices it often.

→ Despite _______________________.

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

→ In spite of _______________________.

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

→ Despite _______________________.

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

→ In spite of _______________________.

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

→ Despite _______________________.