Đề bài

3 Fill in the blanks with ONE WORD.

(Điền vào chỗ trống MỘT TỪ.)
1                       economic growth has jumped dramatically, the infrastructure has not yet improved much.
2                        both the older generation and the younger generation have a love for nature, they both still pollute the environment.
3 Entertainment today uses a lot of advanced technology,                       entertainment in the past depended more on the skills of the entertainers.
4 The building is rather minimalist by design;                       , the doors are rather decorative.
5                        looks similar to other foods in the region, its taste is rather unique.

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1 Although economic growth has jumped dramatically, the infrastructure has not yet improved much.

(Mặc dù tăng trưởng kinh tế tăng vọt nhưng cơ sở hạ tầng vẫn chưa được cải thiện nhiều.)

2 Although both the older generation and the younger generation have a love for nature, they both still pollute the environment.

(Dù thế hệ cũ và thế hệ trẻ đều yêu thiên nhiên nhưng cả hai vẫn gây ô nhiễm môi trường.)

3 Entertainment today uses a lot of advanced technology; however, entertainment in the past depended more on the skills of the entertainers.

(Giải trí ngày nay sử dụng rất nhiều công nghệ tiên tiến; tuy nhiên, giải trí trước đây phụ thuộc nhiều hơn vào kỹ năng của người giải trí.)

4 The building is rather minimalist by design; however, the doors are rather decorative.

(Tòa nhà có thiết kế khá tối giản; tuy nhiên, các cánh cửa cũng khá trang trí.)

5 Traditional cuisine looks similar to other foods in the region; however, its taste is rather unique.

(Ẩm thực truyền thống có nét tương đồng với các món ăn khác trong khu vực; tuy nhiên, hương vị của nó khá độc đáo.)

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Bài 1 :

Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write no more than THREE words.

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Bài 2 :

Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write no more than THREE words.

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Bài 3 :

Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write no more than FOUR words.

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Bài 4 :

Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write no more than THREE words.

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Bài 5 :

Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write no more than THREE words.

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Bài 6 :

Combine the two sentences by using Despite/ In spite of/ Although/ Even though.

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Bài 7 :

Combine the two sentences by using Despite/ In spite of/ Although/ Even though.

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Bài 8 :

Combine the two sentences by using Despite/ In spite of/ Although/ Even though.

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Bài 9 :

Grammar

Adverbial clauses of concession, result, and reason

(Mệnh đề trạng từ chỉ sự nhượng bộ, kết quả và lý do)

1. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

(Chọn từ đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)

1. Although / But footballers are well-paid, they have short careers.

2. She still applied for the job so / though she had almost no chance to get it.

3. Although / However she went to the cinema early, she couldn't buy the ticket.

4. She has to do repetitive tasks in her job, although / but she still likes it.

5. Though / But Mike felt tired, he managed to finish his homework.

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Bài 10 :

b. Listen and check. Listen again and repeat.

(Nghe và kiểm tra. Nghe lại và lặp lại.)

Other doctors suggest teens get eight to ten hours of sleep a night, the average teen gets only seven hours.

(Các bác sĩ khác khuyên thanh thiếu niên nên ngủ từ 8 đến 10 giờ mỗi đêm, thanh thiếu niên trung bình chỉ ngủ được 7 giờ.)

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Bài 11 :

c. Fill in the blanks with although/though or despite/in spite of.

(Điền vào chỗ trống với although/ though hoặc despite/ in spite of.)

1. Although/Though our school has a cafeteria, students rarely eat there.

2.__________ too much sugar is bad for our health, most people eat a lot of it.

3. __________ knowing that smoking is very bad, many people still smoke.

4. Jack never gains weight________ all the junk food he eats.

5._________ the need for salt to live, too much can be harmful.

6. I do like eating ice cream _________ I do like eating candy.

7. Junk food is still very popular_______ the health advice from experts.

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Bài 12 :

d. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.

(Chọn câu gần nghĩa nhất với mỗi câu sau.)

1. Although some diets are very dangerous, many people still follow them.

A. Despite following diets, many people are dangerous.

B. In spite of being dangerous, many people still follow diets.

C. Despite the dangers of some diets, many people still follow them.

2. Despite having access to healthy snacks, students still prefer junk food.

A. In spite of junk food, students have healthy snacks.

B. Although students have access to healthy snacks, they still prefer junk food.

C. Though students prefer junk food, they also have access to healthy snacks.

3. I like to eat candy though I know it's bad for me.

A. In spite of eating bad candy, I like it.

B. Although candy is bad, I don't eat it.

C. Despite knowing candy is bad for me, I like to eat it.

4. Though many people know the dangers of drinking too much soda, they still drink it with every meal.

A. Despite knowing the dangers of drinking too much soda, many people still drink it with every meal.

B. In spite of drinking soda with every meal, many people don't know it's dangerous.

C. Although people drink soda with every meal, they know soda's dangerous.

5. I eat vegetables every day although I don't like them.

A. Though I hate vegetables, I should eat them I every day.

B. Despite not liking vegetables, I eat them every day.

C. In spite of eating vegetable every day, I like them.

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Bài 13 :

e. In pairs: Complete the sentences with your own ideas and tell your partner.

Although I don't like sports,...

Though I like having snacks,...

I eat lots of...although...

..though it's difficult to do.

I like...in spite of...

I hate...despite...

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Bài 14 :

Adverbial clauses and phrases of concession

(Mệnh đề trạng ngữ và cụm từ chỉ sự nhượng bộ)

4. Study the examples and complete the rules with clause, gerund or noun phrase.

(Nghiên cứu các ví dụ và hoàn thành các quy tắc với “clause”, “gerund” hoặc “noun phrase”.)

1. Although/ Though / Even though I was really nervous about things like kayaking, I really got into it later.

(Mặc dù tôi thực sự lo lắng về những thứ như chèo thuyền kayak, nhưng sau đó tôi thực sự đam mê nó.)

2. Despite many difficulties, I learned about all of the instruments and helped with X-rays and mixing stuff.

(Mặc dù nhiều khó khăn nhưng tôi đã tìm hiểu về tất cả các loại công cụ và giúp đỡ về chụp X-quang và các thứ hỗn hợp.)

3. In spite of being busy with our study, we’ve already raised over a thousand euros.

(Mặc dù bận rộn với việc học nhưng chúng tôi đã quyên góp được hơn một nghìn euro.)

RULES (Quy tắc)

1. We use clauses and phrases of concession to contrast two opposite meanings and show unexpected results.

(Chúng ta sử dụng các mệnh đề và cụm từ chỉ sự nhượng bộ để đối chiếu hai ý nghĩa trái ngược nhau và thể hiện những kết quả không mong đợi.)

2. Though, although and even though are followed by a _____.

3. Despite and in spite of are followed by a _____ or _____.

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Bài 15 :

5. Choose the correct options.

1. My brother has managed to save a lot of money though / despite his small salary.

2. Even though / Despite it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

3. Although / In spite of being very tired, they carried on walking.

4. Many people til prefer to travel by plane though / in spite of airfares have increased greatly.

5. I got very wet in the rain although / despite I had an umbrella.

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Bài 16 :

6. Write six sentences about your life. Include adverbial clauses or phrases of concession. Compare your sentences with a partner’s.

(Viết sáu câu về cuộc sống của bạn. Bao gồm các mệnh đề trạng từ hoặc cụm từ chỉ sự nhượng bộ. So sánh câu của bạn với câu của bạn cùng lớp.)

Although I only started learning how to play chess last year, I have won the school competition.

(Mặc dù tôi chỉ mới bắt đầu học chơi cờ từ năm ngoái nhưng tôi đã giành chiến thắng trong cuộc thi ở trường.)

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Bài 17 :

Complete the sentences with the words.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ.)

although – became – ’ve become – despite – in spite – started – ’ve started – never

1. I _____ business college two weeks ago.

2. We _____ the creative writing course and we’re really enjoying it so far.

3. This is a useful lesson. We _____ more confident at speaking in front of people.

4. Tanvi _____ a member of the school council last year.

5. I still can’t remember his house _____ I have been there several times.

6. He was very fast _____ of being terribly overweight.

7. My sister has _____ travelled abroad.

8. They arrived late _____ leaving in plenty of time.

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Bài 18 :

Clauses/Phrases of concession express contrast

although/though/even though + clause

Although Gordon speaks two languages, he can’t read them very well.

I feel confident to visit England even though I speak a little English.

Though Jim loves social media, he rarely posts on his page.

despite/in spite of + noun/verb-ing

I practice my English every day in spite of my busy schedule.

Despite making many mistakes, I won’t give up learning English.

Tạm dịch:

Các mệnh đề/Cụm từ thể hiện sự nhượng bộ tương phản

although/though/even though + clause (mặc dù/mặc dù/mặc dù + mệnh đề)

Mặc dù Gordon nói được hai thứ tiếng nhưng anh ấy không thể đọc chúng tốt lắm.

Tôi cảm thấy tự tin khi đến thăm nước Anh mặc dù tôi nói được một chút tiếng Anh.

Mặc dù Jim yêu thích mạng xã hội nhưng anh hiếm khi đăng bài trên trang của mình.

despite/in spite of + noun/verb-ing (mặc dù/bất chấp + danh từ/động từ-ing)

Tôi luyện tập tiếng Anh mỗi ngày mặc dù lịch trình bận rộn của tôi.

Dù mắc nhiều lỗi nhưng tôi sẽ không từ bỏ việc học tiếng Anh.

1.Fill in the gaps with although/though/even though or despite/in spite of.

(Điền vào chỗ trống với although/though/even though hoặc despite/in spite of.)

1._______ we can’t speak English well, we decided to move to Australia.

2. She was able to find a job _______ not having a university degree.

3. I downloaded an English-speaking app _______ I’m too busy to use it.

4. _______ Rosa is busy with schoolwork, she studies English for one hour a day.

5. He wants to work in the USA _______ having a good job in his home country.

6. Jane needed to improve her writing skills to apply for a job in London _______ her good English speaking skills.

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Bài 19 :

2. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings. Use the words in brackets.

(Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi. Sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1.Although the weather was bad, she went to her English class on time. (IN SPITE OF)

__________________________________________________________________________

2. Ivy was able to get a high mark in spite of the difficult English test. (EVEN THOUGH)

__________________________________________________________________________

3. Bob is excited to learn a new language despite speaking three languages already. (THOUGH)

_______________________________________

4. I couldn’t find much information about the topic although I did lots of research. (IN SPITE OF)

__________________________________________________________________________

5. Though we use our English-learning apps, we prefer our English lessons at school. (DESPITE)

__________________________________________________________________________

6. Late doesn’t feel confident about her speaking skills despite being the top student in her English class. (ALTHOUGH)

__________________________________________________________________________

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Bài 20 :

3. Make sentences using phrases/clauses of concession. You start a sentence and your partner completes it.

(Đặt câu sử dụng các cụm từ/mệnh đề nhượng bộ. Bạn bắt đầu một câu và đối tác của bạn hoàn thành nó.)

A: Jane practices speaking English with friends online everyday.

B: Jane practices speaking English with friends online everyday although she is busy with her homework.

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Bài 21 :

Clauses/Phrases of concession

3. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Kết hợp các câu sử dụng từ trong ngoặc.)

1 Harry revised the lesson hard. He didn't do well on the test. (DESPITE)

Despite revising the lesson hard, Harry didn't do well on the test.

2 Hưng came top of his class. He struggled with English at first. (ALTHOUGH)

_________________________________________________________________

3 My teacher continued with the lesson. She had a headache. (IN SPITE OF)

_____________________________________________________________

4 Wendy didn't have much time to work on the project. She finally met the deadline. (DESPITE)

___________________________________________________________________

5 My grandpa is nearly 70. He's learning a new foreign language. (IN SPITE OF)

________________________________________________________________

6 My writing skills are excellent. I'm not good at speaking skills. (THOUGH)

______________________________________________________________

7 Julie went to bed late last night. She got up early this morning. (EVEN THOUGH)

___________________________________________________________________

8 She enjoys learning English. She finds it difficult. (EVEN THOUGH)

_________________________________________________________

9 Ann is very busy. She spends 30 minutes each day studying English. (DESPITE)

__________________________________________________________________

10 Kyle's English is good. He is sometimes nervous about talking with foreigners. (ALTHOUGH)

__________________________________________________________________

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Bài 22 :

3 Read the Grammar box and find examples of clauses of concession in the text in Exercise 2.
(Đọc phần Ngữ pháp và tìm ví dụ về mệnh đề nhượng bộ trong bài tập 2.)

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Bài 23 :

4 Complete the sentences by circling the correct option.

(Hoàn thành các câu bằng cách khoanh tròn vào phương án đúng.)
1 we have more advanced technology, we still prefer to meet with our relatives face to face at our homes.
a However b Even though c Whereas

(tuy nhiên) (mặc dù) (trong khi)
2 people in big cities enjoy improved living conditions, they also complain about the lack of green spaces.

a Despite b However c Whereas

(mặc dù) (tuy nhiên) (trong khi)

3 Việt Nam’s economic growth has quickly increased, family values have not changed much.

a Although b Whereas c Despite

(mặc dù) (trong khi) (mặc dù)

4 the number of foreign restaurants in Vietnam’s cities today, the Vietnamese still prefer their traditional cuisine.
a However b Whereas c Despite

(tuy nhiên)                   (trong khi)                               ( mặc dù)
5 The increased infrastructure in Hà has made getting around the city easier;                  , the increased traffic has not made it much faster.
a although                   b however                               c whereas

(mặc dù) (tuy nhiên) (trong khi)

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Bài 24 :

Adverbial clauses and phrases of concession

3. Write the sentences using the words given to make clauses and phrases of concession.

(Viết câu sử dụng những từ cho sẵn để tạo thành mệnh đề, cụm từ thể hiện sự nhượng bộ.)

1. Even though / concert / crowded / they / really / enjoyed / it.

_____________________________________________________________

2. She / completed / marathon / although / she / exhausted.

_____________________________________________________________

3. We / decided / have / picnic / despite / rainy weather.

_____________________________________________________________

4. In spite / his age / he / still / leads / active life.

_____________________________________________________________

5. Though / Tim / often / annoyed / Ann / she/ fond / him.

_____________________________________________________________

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Bài 25 :

4. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in brackets. (Viết lại câu, bắt đầu bằng từ trong ngoặc.)

They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

Though they have a car, they rarely use it.

1. She never takes any exercise, but she is very fit and healthy. (even though)

_____________________________________________________________

2. He wasn't wearing a coat although it was quite cold. (despite)

_____________________________________________________________

3. We love music, but we can't play a musical instrument. (although)

_____________________________________________________________

4. Sarah felt very tired. She worked on the project late yesterday. (in spite of)

_____________________________________________________________

5. It rained heavily, but the football match continued without interruption. (despite)

_____________________________________________________________

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Bài 26 :

Language point: Expressing contrast

1. Match 1-6 with a-f.

(Nối 1-6 với a-f.)

1. Although we chose an interesting question, b

2. The majority agreed with the idea. However, ___

3. Our teacher was in favour. In contrast, the ___

4. Those in favour made clear points, whereas ___

5. Two people weren't sure. However, ___

6. The survey was quick to do, although ___

a. those against didn't make any comments.

b. some people didn't understand it.

c. it took a long time to write up the results.

d. a minority completely disagreed.

e. students in the class were against.

f. the rest of the class had very strong opinions.

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Bài 27 :

2. Order the words to complete the sentences.

(Sắp xếp các từ để hoàn thành câu.)

Most of us liked participating in the survey, (Ellie and Anthony / whereas / it / enjoy / didn't)

whereas Ellie and Anthony didn't enjoy it.

1. Ten people said 'yes'. (people / three / sure / weren't / however,)

____________________________________________________________________

2. I agreed with the question. (of / in / majority / disagreed / the / contrast, / people)

____________________________________________________________________

3. Only one student was completely undecided, (didn't / explain / he / although / why)

____________________________________________________________________

4. Some people thought the results were surprising, (surprised / wasn't / whereas / I)

____________________________________________________________________

5. Most students made up their mind quickly. (contrast / in / people / two / slowly / decided)

____________________________________________________________________

6. We did an interesting survey last year, (question / we / a / although / asked / different)

____________________________________________________________________

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Bài 28 :

4. Order the words to make sentences.

(Sắp xếp các từ để tạo thành câu.)

I / her / is / even though / sometimes / she / annoying / like

I like her even though she is sometimes annoying.

1. the / wasn't / was / Although / it / very / shining / warm / sun

___________________________________________________________________

2. he / all / get / necessary / the / didn't / qualifications / job / though / He / had / the

___________________________________________________________________

3. people / use / to / while driving / In spite of / continue / the law, / mobile phones

___________________________________________________________________

4. I / birthday / Despite / a / had / having / headache / a / great

___________________________________________________________________

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Bài 29 :

5. Complete the sentences with phrases a-e. Put the verbs into the past simple.

(Hoàn thành câu bằng cụm từ a-e. Chia động từ ở dạng quá khứ đơn.)

Fred dropped out of the photography course, whereas we continued.

1. The work experience was quite difficult.

______________________________________________

2. Everybody thought that the answer was correct,

______________________________________________

3. It was really hot inside the classroom.

______________________________________________

4. I learned French at the language school,

______________________________________________

a. although / we not be sure

b. however / I learn a lot from it

c. in contrast / it feel cold outside

d. whereas / my friend study Italian there

e. whereas / we continue

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Bài 30 :

Fill in the blanks with although/though or despite/in spite of.

(Điền vào chỗ trống với although/though or despite/in spite of.)

1. Although/Though she does a lot of exercise, she isn't healthy because she's addicted to junk food.

(Mặc dù cô ấy tập thể dục rất nhiều nhưng cô ấy không khỏe mạnh vì nghiện đồ ăn vặt.)

2. I don't do exerciseI know the benefits of doing it.

3. Lots of parents let their children eat fast foodknowing it isn't very nourishing.

4. He doesn't like sweetshe really likes soda and sugary drinks.

5.trying to promote healthy eating habits, the schools cafeteria still serves junk food.

6. They still sit and play video games all dayunderstanding the harm of being lazy.

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