Ôn TN THPT môn Tiếng Anh - Chuyên đề: Cụm từ, mệnh đề

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1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ 2 SINH HOẠT CHUYÊN MÔN CỤM THUẬN THÀNH NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 NỘI DUNG: ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA CHUYÊN ĐỀ CỤM TỪ-MỆNH ĐỀ Thực hiện: Tổ ngoại ngữ Đơn vị: Trường THPT Thuận Thành số 2 THUẬN THÀNH, THÁNG 12 NĂM 2019 1
2. PHRASES AND CLAUSES A. PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF REASON (CỤM TỪ-MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ NGUYÊN NHÂN) LÝ THUYẾT: I. PHRASES OF REASON: 1. BECAUSE OF: vì, bởi vì - He doesn't go to shool because of his toothache: Anh ta không đi học vì đau răng. - They are here because of us: Họ ở đây là vì chúng tôi. - He walked slowly because of his bad leg: Anh ta đi chậm vì đau chân - Because of his wife ('s) being there, I said nothing about it. Vì có vợ anh ta ở đó, nên tôi chẳng nói gì về chuyện đó. 2. DUE TO: vì, do bởi, tại, nhờ có - It is due to him: Tại hắn ta. - Due to one's negligence: do cẩu thả, do lơ đễnh - Due to fog, the boat arrived late: Do sương mù nên tàu đến chậm. - The discovery is due to Newton: Nhờ Niu-tơn mà có phát minh. 3. OWING TO: do vì, bởi vì - Owing to the drought, crops are short: Vì hạn hán nên mùa màng thất bát. - Owing to the rain, the match was cancelled: Do trời mưa, trận đấu đã bị hủy bỏ 4. ON ACCOUNT OF: ( on account of something; on this/that account); do cái gì; vì lý do này/nọ On no account; not on any account: Không vì bất kỳ lý do nào. - Don't on any account leave the prisoner unguarded: Không vì bất cứ lý do nào mà bỏ canh gác tù nhân * After “ because of/ due to/ owing to/ on account of + the fact that ” Eg: He doesn’t go to school because of the fact that he has a toothache. 5. IN VIEW OF: (in view of something) : xét thấy, bởi vì - In view of the weather, we will cancel the outing. Do tình hình thời tiết, chúng ta sẽ huỷ bỏ cuộc đi chơi này. 6. THANKS TO: (Thanks to somebody/something): nhờ có ai/cái gì - The play succeeded thanks to fine acting by all the cast Vở kịch thành công nhờ sự diễn xuất giỏi của tất cả các vai. - Thanks to your help: Nhờ có sự giúp đỡ của anh. 7. FOR: vì, bởi vì - For want of money: vì thiếu tiền/ - To live for each other: sống vì nhau - Please do it for my sake: Mong anh làm điều đó vì tôi. - To avoid something for fear of accidents: Tránh cái gì vì sợ tai nạn. - For many reasons: vì nhiều lẽ II. CLAUSES OF REASON: 1. BECAUSE: vì, bởi vì - He doesn't go to shool because he has a toothache. - I did it because he told me to: Tôi làm vậy vì ông ta bảo tôi làm. - Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. Chỉ vì tôi không than phiền, nên người ta cứ tưởng rằng tôi hài lòng 2. SINCE: vì, vì lẽ rằng, bởi - Since there is no more to be said, the meeting ends. Vì không còn gì nói nữa, cuộc họp bế mạc. - Since we've no money, we can't buy a new car. Vì không có tiền, nên chúng tôi không mua được xe ô tô. 2
3. 3. AS: (đặt ở đầu câu) do, bởi vì - As Peter is late for school, his mother has to apologize to his teacher. - As you weren't there, I left a message: Vì anh không có ở đấy, tôi đã để lại mấy chữ. 4. SEEING ( THAT/ AS): xét thấy sự thật là; do, bởi vì - Seeing (that) the weather is bad, we'll stay at home. Bởi vì thời tiết xấu, chúng mình sẽ ở nhà. 5. IN THAT: lý do là, vì - Privatization is thought to be beneficial in that it promotes competition. ( Người ta cho việc tư nhân hóa là có lợi vì nó thúc đẩy sự cạnh tranh.) 6. NOW (THAT) : vì rằng, bởi vì - Now (that) you mention it , I do remember the incident. ( Vì anh nói đến điều đó, tôi mới nhớ việc xảy ra) - Now (that) you have passed your test, you can drive on your own. ( Anh có thể tự mình lái xe vì anh đã đổ kỳ sát hạch.) 7. FOR: liên từ (không đặt ở đầu câu): vì, bởi vì, tại vì - They don't go to the movies, for it rains cats and dogs. Họ không đi xem phim, vì trời mưa như trút nước. BECAUSE AS/ SINCE S + V + ( O/ C/ A) SEEING (THAT) NOW THAT ↑ ↓ BECAUSE OF DUE TO/ NOUN PHRASE OWING TO + THE FACT THAT THANKS TO GERUND PHRASE ON ACCOUNT OF BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH: Ex 1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. 1. he is tired, he can’t work longer. A. Because B. Even though C. Although D. Besides 2. ___, I feel very refresh. A. Because I work very hard B. Although I get up early C. Because of getting up early D. Despite getting up late 3. . She is looking for a new job___ she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct 4. You need good shoes to go hiking in the mountains___ the ground is rough and hard. A. because B. so that C. before D. even though 5. We couldn’t reach the house the road was flooded. A. because B. because of C. if D. though 6. he has a headache, he has to take an aspirin. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of 7. The flight had to be delayed the bad weather. A. because B. Because of C. despite D. when 3
4. 8. He doesn't understand ___ he doesn't speak French very well. A. whenever B. so that C. because D. before 9. Our visit to Japan was delayed___ my wife's illness. A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. though 10. I couldn't unlock it___ I had the wrong key. A. because B. so that C. although D. so 11. his illness, he had to cancel the appointment. A. However B. Despite C. If D. Because of 12. ___ he wasn't ready in time, we went without him. A. When B. Moreover C. As D. So 13. . I made a mistake___ I was tired. A. though B. so that C. because D. if 14. Is that all___ would you like something else? A. Because B. Since C. As D. All are correct 15. We decided to leave the party early it was boring. A. due to B. because C. but D. and 16. The students arrived late the traffic jam. A. because B. owing to C. despite D. so 17. he missed the first bus, he came ten minutes late. A. Since B. Although C. However D. Therefore 18. ___ the storm warnings, we didn’t go out last night. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of 19. It was difficult to deliver the letter the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope. A. though B. but C. so D. because 20 Our meeting started half an hour late an earthquake A. since B. on account of C. because D. for Ex 2: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting: 21. You are not advised to go jogging because your serious heart disease. A B C D 22. He stopping working because he was very tired to continue. A B C D 23. Because of they had collaborated well together, they were successful in their project. A B C D 24. Because it was late, so that he tired to type the contact as fast as possible. A B C D 25.The boys were punished because of they went to school late. A B C D 26. The mother got angry because her son’s bad behaviour. A B C D 27. Daisy was late because of her car was broken down. A B C D 28. They were sacked although their carelessness. A B C D 29.We couldn’t sleep last night owning for the noise next door A B C D 30. In that the storm was strong, we didn’t go out last night. A B C D 31. My friends advised her to stop doing the housework because her old age. A B C D 4
5. 32. Because the invention of machines such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, A B women spend less time doing the housework. C D 33. John didn’t go to work because of he was seriously ill. A B C D 34. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work. A B C D 35. Peter succeeded in his exam because of he worked hard and methodically. A B C D 36. Rice plants grow well because the climate is warmly and damp. A B C D 37. The plane couldn’t take off because the bad weather. A B C D 38. He couldn’t drive fast owing to the street was crowded and narrow. A B C D 39. The train was late because the fog is thick. A B C D 40. Since the difficult test, I couldn’t finish it on time. A B C D Ex 3. choose the best answer which has closest meaning with the the given sentence. 41. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office A. I was on time even though I stopped at the post office B.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office C. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above 42. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it A. I have still got the camera because it hasn’t been claimed B. I have still got the camera because of not claiming on it C. I have still got the camera because of no claim has been made on it D. I have still got the camera because it has been claimed by no one 43. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly. A. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly B. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly C. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly D. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly 44. We postponed the picnic ___ A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily 45. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story. A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny 46. He stopped working because he was too tired A. He stopped working because of his tiredness B. He stopped working since being tired C. He stopped working for tired 5
6. D. He stopped working although his tiredness 47. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly A. His teacher got angry so that he behaved badly B. His teacher got angry even though he behaved badly C. His teacher got angry because of his bad behaviour D. His teacher got angry because of his behaviour 48. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone. A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone. C. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone. 49. If she studied harder, she would get good mark. A. She gets bad mark because she does not study hard. B. She gets bad mark because of she does not study hard. C. She gets bad mark although she does not study hard. D. She does not get bad mark because she does not study hard. 50. He is lazy, so he is punished by the teacher A. Because he is not lazy, he is punished by the teacher B. Because of he is lazy, he is punished by the teacher C. Because he is lazy, he is punished by the teacher D. Because he is lazy, so he is punished by the teacher 51. She didn’t get on well with her boss. She left the company. A. She didn’t get on well with her boss, so she left the company. B. She didn’t get on well with her boss beacause she left the company. C. She didn’t get on well with her boss although she left the company. D. She didn’t get on well with her boss then she left the company. 52. They can't walk home. It is very dark. A. They can't walk home and it is very dark. B. They can't walk home beacause it is very dark. C. They can't walk home so it is very dark. D. They can't walk home beacause of it is very dark. 53. It’s raining heavily. I can’t go out. A. It’s raining heavily. However, I can’t go out. B. It’s raining heavily. When I can’t go out. C. It’s raining heavily. If I can’t go out. D. It’s raining heavily so I can’t go out. 54. He did the test well. I did, too. A. He did the test well and so did I. B. He did the test well and I did, as well. C. He did the test well andI did, so. D. He did the test well and me too. 55. His life was hard. He studied very well. A. His life was hard and he studied very well. B. His life was hard so he studied very well. C. His life was hard, but he studied very well. D. His life was hard beacause he studied very well. 56. They learn English. They intend to go abroad. A. They learn English then they intend to go abroad. B. They learn English although they intend to go abroad. C. They learn English beacause they intend to go abroad. 6
7. D. They learn English however they intend to go abroad. 57. I’d love to play volleyball. I must complete my homework. A. I’d love to play volleyball for I must complete my homework. B. I’d love to play volleyball, so I must complete my homework. C. I’d love to play volleyball and I must complete my homework. D. I’d love to play volleyball, but I must complete my homework. 58. I wear a hat. I don’t want to be sick. A. I wear a hat, so I don’t want to be sick. B. I wear a hat beacause I don’t want to be sick. C. I wear a hat that is why I don’t want to be sick. D. I wear a hat though I don’t want to be sick. 59. He got wet. He forgot his umbrella. A. He got wet, but he forgot his umbrella. B. He got wet so he forgot his umbrella. C. He got wet as he forgot his umbrella. D. He got wet and he forgot his umbrella. 60. She hadn’t recovered from sick. She went to class to take the mid-term test. A. She hadn’t recovered from sick beacause she went to class to take the mid-term test. B. She hadn’t recovered from sick and she went to class to take the mid-term test. C. She hadn’t recovered from sick but she went to class to take the mid-term test. D. She hadn’t recovered from sick though she went to class to take the mid-term test. KEY: 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. B 21.C 22.A 23.A 24.C 25.C 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. A 41.B 42.A 43.A 44.D 45.D 46.A 47.C 48.A 49.A 50.C 51. A 52. B 53. D 54. A 55. C 56. C 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. C B. PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF RESULT: (CỤM TỪ, MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ KẾT QUẢ) LÝ THUYẾT I. Cụm từ chỉ kết quả: 1. enough: (đủ để) S + V + adj / adv + enough + (for O) + to V(inf) S + V + enough + N + to V(inf) Eg: Mary is old enough to do what she wants. I have enough strength to lift that box. 2. too: (quá .không thể) S + V + too + adj / adv + (for O) + to V(inf) Eg: Tim spoke too quickly for us to understand. - Too much và too many thường được dùng trước danh từ Eg: There are too many people at the entrance. II. Mệnh đề chỉ kết quả: 1. so .that (quá đến nỗi mà) S+ V + so + adj / adv + that + S + V Eg: It was so dark that I couldn’t see anything. 7
8. She walked so quickly that nobody could keep up with her. * so many / so few + Noun (số nhiều) + that + S + V: quá nhiều / quá ít .đến nỗi * so much / so little + Noun (không đếm được) + that + S + V: quá nhiều / quá ít đến nỗi Eg: There were so few people at the meeting that it was cancelled. He has invested so much money in the project that he can’t abandon it now. * Cấu trúc khác của so that: S + V + so + adj + a + Noun (đếm được số ít) + that + S + V Eg: It was so hot a day that we decided to stay in door. 2. such . that (quá đến nỗi mà) S+ V + such (a/an) + adj + N + that + S + V Eg: It was such a heavy piano that we couldn’t move it. * Such + a lot of Eg: Why did you buy such a lot of food? Notes: 1. Trong cấu trúc “such that ” ta không sử dụng a /an trước danh từ số nhiều và danh từ không đếm được Ex: They are such old shoes (Không dùng such an old shoes) It was such lovely weather (Không dùng such a lovely weather) 2. Đảo ngữ với so/ such: Đôi khi so/ such được đặt đầu câu để nhấn mạnh và theo sau là hình thức đảo ngữ của động từ. * So + adj + be + S + that + S + V * So + adv + aux+ S +V + that + S + V Eg: So terrible was the weather that all crops were destroyed. * Such + be + S + that S + V Eg: Such was the storm that many houses were destroyed. BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH Ex 1. Choose the best answer among (A, B, C and D) 1. It is ___ city that he got lost. A. a such big B. such big C. such a big D. a very big 2. There are ___ in the universe that we can’t count them. A. so much stars B. so many stars C. such stars many D. such stars much 3. He has ___ to do that he can’t go to the cinema with us. A. so much work B. so many work C. such much work D. such a work 4. The film was ___ boring that we had left before the end. A. such B. too C. so D. enough 5. Faraday’s father was ___ poor to send him to school. A. so B. too C. much D. very 6. It took ___ time to learn this lesson. A. so B. such C. so much D. so many 7. I’ve never seen ___ people in one place. A. so much B. so many C. so much of D. so this many of 8. She is ___ to understand it. A. too intelligent B. very prety C. enough ability D. too young 9. It is ___ book that just a few people like it. A. so an old B. so old C. such an old D. such old 8
9. 10. It was too late ___ A. to go for them to the party. B. because they go to the party. C. so they go to the party D. for them to go to the party. 11. His lessons were ___ interesting that no one felt bored with them. A. too B. very C. so D. such 12. It was ___ that we went for a walk. A. such beautiful weather B. no nice weather C. so as beautiful night D. such a nice weather 13. They are ___ A. so lazy boys as they are punished. B. so lazy boys that they are punished C. such lazy boys that they are punished D. such lazy that they are punished 14. I’m ___ I can’t keep my eyes open. A. so tired that B. such a tired C. too tired that D. very tired that 15. It’s was ___ a boring speech that I felt sleep. nobody could understand it. A. so B. too C. very D. such 16. It was ___ that nobody could understand it. A. the lesson so difficult B. so a difficult lesson. C. such a difficult lesson D. the lesson such difficult 17. The film was ___ through. A. too long for us to see. B. too long for us seeing C. very too long for us to see it D. too long enough for us to see 18. The fog was ___ thick that we could hardly see the road. A. such B. so C. very D. too 19. I’m too tired ___ anything. A. for doing B. do C. done D. to do 20. The fog was ___ thick that our flight was cancelled. A. such B. so C. very D. too Ex 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. 1. In my opinion that girl is enough beautiful to be a movie star. A B C D 2. The specific gravity of the water in the great Salt Lake is too great that one cannot A B sink or completely submerge in it. C D 3. This lesson is such long that I have written it for 30 minutes. A B C D 4. The pull of the earth is too strong that no one can jump as high as three meters A B C D 5. It was so an interesting film that my mother had seen it three times. A B C D 6. Mary is so an intelligent pupil that she can answer this question. A B C D 7. Mars is far so from the earth that our spaceships cannot reach it in a few months A B C D 8. Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on A B C D the air conditioning. 9. I was such nervous that I didn’t think I would pass the exams. A B C D 10. The problems of pollution are too difficult for us to solving. 9
10. A B C D 11. His father was so poor to send him to school. A B C D 12. This refrigerator is very old to keep things at a proper temperature. A B C D 13. She is such good at mathematics that everyone admires her. A B C D 14. George is not enough intelligent to pass this mathematics class. A B C D 15. The novel was such interesting that I had read it all night. A B C D 16. He was tired that he couldn’t continue his work. A B C D 17. It was so a funny film that I burst out laughing. A B C D 18. His TOEFL score was enough high to be accepted. A B C D 19. It was so an exciting novel that I do not want to stop reading it. A B C D 20. The woman was too old that she could not run. A B C D Ex 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one 1. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad. A. It was so bad a weather that we couldn’t go out. B. It was such a bad weather that we couldn’t go out. C. It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out. D. It was such bad weather that we couldn’t go out. 2. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone. A. She was very busy that she couldn’t answer the phone. B. She was too busy to answer the phone. C. She was too busy not to answer the phone. D. She was very busy so that she couldn’t answer the phone 3. The coffee was too hot for me to drink. A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink. C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it. D. The coffee was so hot that I could drink it. 4. Tim is too young to drive a car. A. Tim is not old enough to drive a car. B. Tim is not young enough to drive a car. C. Tim is old enough to drive a car. D. Tim is so old that he can drive a car. 5. It was such a boring speech that we began to yawn. A. The speech was very boring that we began to yawn. B. It was so a boring speech that we began to yawn. C. The speech was too boring that we began to yawn. D. The speech was so boring that we began to yawn. 6. It was so late that nothing could be done. A. It was too late for nothing to be done. 10
11. B. It was too late for anything to be done. C. It was such late that nothing could be done. D. It was so late that nothing to be done. 7. This is the first time I have lived in such a friendly neighborhood. A. I have lived in such a friendly neighborhood before. B. I haven’t lived in such a friendly neighborhood before. C. I had lived in such a friendly neighborhood before. D. I hadn’t lived in such a friendly neighborhood before. 8. The test was so difficult that we couldn’t finish it in two hours. A. It was such a difficult test that we couldn’t finish it in two hours. B. The test was too difficult for us to finish it in two hours. C. The test was not difficult enough for us to finish in two hours. D. The test was too difficult for us to finish it in two hour. 9. The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down. A. It was so a good book that I couldn’t put it down. B. It was such a good book that I couldn’t put it down. C. The book was so good for me to put it down. D. The book was so good that I couldn’t put down. 10. Sue is too slow to understand what you might say. A. Sue is not enough quick to understand what you might say. B. What you might say, Sue can understand slowly. C. Sue is so slow to understand what you might say. D. So slow is Sue that she can’t understand what you might say. 11. This song is simple enough for us to sing. A. This song is so simple that we can sing B. This song is so simple that we can sing it C. This song is so simple for us to sing D. It is such a simple song that we can sing 12. The bag was too heavy for him to carry. A. The bag wasn’t enough light for him to carry B. The bag was so heavy that he couldn’t carry C. It was such a heavy bag for him to carry D. It was such a heavy bag that he couldn’t carry it 13. The cake was too hot for him to eat. A. The cake was so hot that for him to eat. B. The cake was so hot that he could eat C. The cake was so hot that he couldn’t eat it. D. The cake was so hot that he can’t eat it 14. Because they made too many mistakes, they failed in the exam. A. They made so many mistakes that they failed in the exam. B. They made so many mistakes as they failed in the exam. C. They made so much mistakes that they failed in the exam. D. They made too many mistakes that they failed in the exam. 15. The story is short enough for her to read. A. It is such a short story that she can read it. B. It is such a short story that she can read. C. The story is too short for her to read D. It is such a short story for her to read. 16. The fair was so noisy that we couldn’t hear each other. 11
12. A. The fair was too noisy for us to hear each other. B. It is such a noisy fair that we could hear each other. C. The fair was noisy enough that we couldn’t hear each other D. The fair was noisy enough for us to hear each other 17. He is a very lazy boy. No one likes him. A. It is such a lazy boy no one likes him. B. It is so a lazy boy for no one to like him. C. The boy is too lazy for no one to like him D. He is such a lazy boy that no one likes him. 18. The restaurant is expensive so we can’t eat in that restaurant A. It is too expensive a restaurant for us to eat. B. The restaurant is such an expensive one for us to eat in C. The restaurant is so expensive that we can’t eat in it D. It is such an expensive restaurant for us to eat in it. 19. The water is too hot for me to drink. A. It is such a hot water for me to drink. B. The water is so hot that I can’t drink it. C. The water is too hot that I can’t drink it D. The water is hot enough for me to drink it 20. It is such a bad book that nobody reads it. A. The book is so bad that nobody reads it B. So bad is the book that nobody reads. C. It is such bad a book that nobody reads it D. The book is too bad that nobody reads it KEY Ex 1: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. B Ex 2: 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. A 16. A 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B Ex 3: 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. A 16. A 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A C. PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF CONCESSION (CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ SỰ TƯƠNG PHẢN) LÝ THUYẾT I. Cụm từ chỉ sự tương phản: In spite of + Ving/N/N phrase, S+V Despite/ notwithstanding In spite of + the fact that S+V, S+V Despite/ notwithstanding Eg; - In spite of/ Despite being seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. - In spite of/ Despite his serious illness, he was determined to finish his work. - In spite of/ Despite the fact that he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. II. Mệnh đề chỉ sự tương phản: 12
13. Though Although + S + V, S + V Even though/even if Eg: Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. III. Các cách khác để diễn tả tương phản: 1. Dùng Adj/adv + as/though +S + V, S+ V 2. Dùng Though/Although + Adj/adv/PII/ Phrase , S + V ( khi 2 câu có cùng S) 3. Dùng Though/Although + V-ing , S + V ( khi 2 câu có cùng S) 4. Dùng No matter + how + adj,adv /what (+N )/where/when/why/ who + S +V, S + V -No matter how = However -No matter where = Wherever -No matter who = whoever 5. Dùng However+Adj,adv / whatever/wherever/whenever+ S+V, S+V 6. Dùng but/yet , However, Nonetheless, Nevertheless 7. Dùng While/Whereas 8. Much as + S+V, S + V 9. Regardless of Noun phrase, S + V BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH: Ex 1. Choose the best answer: 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. They were brave and persistent.___, they had no chance of winning. A. However B. While C. Although D. Whereas 8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job___ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ___ the salary is very good. A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however 9. ___, he has continued to work on his thesis. A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems 10. In spite of ___, he was determined to finish his work. A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill 11. Everyone can join our club, ___ age and sex. A. instead of B. in case of C. in place of D. regardless of 12. They decided to go ___ the danger. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. so 13
14. 13. John was praised for his bravery, ___ his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice. A. though B. whereas C. however D. therefore 14. It was cold and wet. ___ Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach. A. Although B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Nevertheless 15. Although not for the team, he attends all of the games as a fan A. selecting B. selected C. to select D. to be selected 16. Bill ate an enormous breakfast. ___ he still feels hungry now. A. Even though B Yet C. Moreover D. Besides 17. Despite ___, we knew that he was guilty. a. denied b. denying c. he denied d. his denial 18. ___ who you are, I still love you. a. No matter b. However c. whomever d. If 19. ___ others may say, you are certainly right. A. However B. whomever C. If D. Whatever 20. I had no qualifications; ___ A. Therefore, they gave me the job. B. That is why they gave me the job. C. Moreover, they gave me the job. D. However, they gave me the job. Ex 2. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 1. In spite her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture. (A, B, C, D) 2. Despite of growing industrial activity, the majority of the American people continued to make their living from farming until the beginning of the twentieth century. (A, B, C, D) 3. Although our grandfather was old but he could help us. (A, B, C, D) 4. He tried to explain, so she refused to listen. (A, B, C, D) 5. He decided not to get that job in spite of the salary was low. (A, B, C, D) 6. Although the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time. (A, B, C, D) 7. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work. (A, B, C, D) 8. Though he loves her very much, but he can’t talk to her. (A, B, C, D) 9. She always behaves childishly despite she has grown up. (A, B, C, D) 10. Although the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. (A, B, C, D) 11. Despite he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (A, B, C, D) 12. Although the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was hot enough to turn on the air conditioning. (A, B, C, D) 13. In spite of the quantity was small, we had enough supplies to finish the experiment. (A, B, C, D) 14. However she looks very young, she is twice as old as my-twenty-year old sister. (A, B, C, D) 15. Despite of his smiling face, the second place contestant is sadder than the winner. (A, B, C, D) 16. Gold was one of the first to be discovered despite it is one of the rarest metals. (A, B, C, D) 17. Polar bears rarely kill people in spite they hunt other animals. (A, B, C, D) 18. Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountain, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb. (A, B, C, D) 19. Although the harm of smoking, smokers can’t get rid it. (A, B, C, D) 14