Chuyên đề 2012-2013: (al) though/in spite of; despite - Because/because of

e expensive house
The test is difficult	
the difficult test
The salary is good
the good salary
Although the rain was heavy, we went to school.=> Despite / in spite of the heavy rain, we went to school.
Neáu meänh ñeà although/though; because coù daïng :
 Ñaïi töø +to be + tính töø ó tính từ sở hữu + danh töø 
(Ñoåi ñaïi töø sang tính töø sôû höõu, ñoåi tính töø thaønh danh töø, boû to be)
Ñaïi töø +to be + tính töø ó tính từ sở hữu + danh töø
They are poor
Their poverty
He is healthy	
His health
He is ill
His illness
Although He was sick, he went to school.=> Despite / in spite of his sickness, he went to school.
Neáu meänh ñeà although/though; because coù daïng: 
 Ñaïi töø +ñoäng töø + traïng töø ó tính từ sở hữu + tính từ + danh töø
(Ñoåi ñaïi töø thaønh tính töø sôû höõu, ñoäng töø thaønh danh töø,traïng töø thaønh tính töø, sau ñoù ñem tính töø boå nghóa cho danh töø)
Ñaïi töø +ñoäng töø + traïng töø ø ó tính từ sở hữu + tính từ + danh töøø
He works hard
His hard work
They speak slowly	
Their slow speech
He walks difficultly
His difficult walk
Although He behaved impolitely, .....=> Despite / in spite of his impolite behavior ,.........
Neáu meänh ñeà although/though; because coù daïng:
 There + be + danh töø ó danh töø 
(Khi ñoù ta boû there be giöõ laïi danh töø)
There + be + danh töø ø ó danh töø ø
There is a storm
a storm
There is a meat shortage	
a meat shortage
There is traffic jam
traffic jam
Although there was an accident ,.....=> Despite / in spite of an accident,......
Neáu meänh ñeà although/though; because coù daïng: 
 It (be) + tính từ về thời tiết ó the + danh töø ø 
(Ñoåi tính töø thaønh danh töø vaø thêm maïo töø phía tröôùc)
It (be) + tính từ về thời tiết ó the + danh töø ø
It is foggy
the fog
It is snowy
the snow
It is stormy
the storm
Although it was rainy, .....=> Despite / in spite of the rain, ……….
Neáu meänh ñeà although/though; because coù daïng: 
 Chủ töø + have/ has + danh töø ó danh töø
(Khí ñoù ta boû Chủ ngữ + have/ has giöõ laïi danh töø)
Chủ töø + have/ has + danh töø ó danh töø ø
She has a good memory 
a good memory
He has an accident
an accident
They have good jobs
good jobs
Although he has a headache ,.....=> Despite / in spite of a headache,......
Neáu meänh ñeà although/though; because coù daïng: 
 	Danh từ + (be) + p.p (câu bị động) ó maïo töø + danh töø + of + danh töø
(Ñoåi PP thaønh danh töø theâm maïo töø the phía tröôùc vaø of phía sau, danh töø ñaàu caâu ñem xuoáng ñeå sau of) 
Although television was invented, .....=> Despite / in spite of the invention of television, ……
PHAÀN THÖÏC HAØNH
Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences using the given phrase. 
 We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
>>In spite of	
We understand him in spite of his strong accent. 
>> Although	
 Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.
>> Despite	
Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
>> Though	
In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. 
>>Although	
Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. 
>>Despite	
 In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. 
>> Although	
 Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.
>> Despite	
 In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
>> Although	
My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. 
>>Despite	
In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.
>> Although	
My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
>>In spite of	
He isn’t happy although he is very rich. 
>>Despite	
Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.
>> Despite	
Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.
>> Despite	
Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.
>> Because of	
She went to bed early because she felt tired. >>Because of	
Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick.>> Because of	
I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.>> Because of	
 I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark.>> Because of	
 I can’t study because it is noisy.>> Because of	
The train come late because it was foggy.>> Because of	
 The train was late because the fog was thick.>> Because of	
I can’t sleep because the weather is hot.>> Because of	
All the teacher love him because his conduct is good.>> Because of	
Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late.>> Because of	
Because there is a shortage of meat, we had to live on beans.>> Because of	
Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly.>> Because of	
She walked slowly because her leg was injured.>> Because of	
Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping.>> Because of	
 Although he worked very hard, he didn’t receive nay praise. > Despite	
 Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.> In spite of	
 Although it was cold, we went out. > Despite	
 Despite of our careful plans, a lot of thing went wrong.> Although	
 She went home early because she didn’t feel well. > Because of	
 I managed to go to sleep although there was a lot of noise. > In spite of	
 The accident happened because of the driver’s carelessness. > Because	
 Jane was worried because it had started to rain. > Because of	
 The students arrived late because there was traffic jam. >Because of	
 We have to cut down on driving because there was an oil shortage. >Because of	
 Nancy told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so. >Although	
 In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. >Although	
 Although he is an accountant, he never seems to have any money. >In spite of	
Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money. >Despite	
He went on working although he felt unwell. >In spite of	
These students arrived late because they had an accident. >Because of 	
 All the students love the principal because of his kindness.>Because	
English is learned by millions of students because it is important. >Because of	
 He was able to do such things although he lacked medical qualifications. >Despite	
 They sleep soundly although the night air was hot. >In spite of	
Exercise 2: Choose one sentence that best rewrites the sentence given: 
1. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money. 
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. 
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. 
2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings. 
A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings. 	B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings. 
C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous. 	D. A & B are correct. 
3. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. 
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. 	B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi. 
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D.Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time 
4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school. 
A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school. 
B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school. 
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold. 
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although. 
5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm. 
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. 	B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing. 
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. 	D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing. 
6. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed. 
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed. 	B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed. 
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed. 	D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed. 
7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it. 
A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it. 	B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did. 
C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go. 
D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish. 
8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job. 
A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker. 
B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job. 
C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job. 	D. He is too bad to get the job. 
9. He was very tired but he kept on working. 
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working. 	B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working. 
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working. 	D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working. 
10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot. 
A. We enjoyed boring trips. 	B. We are bored with the trip. 
C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring. 	D. The trip bored us. 
11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party. 
A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party. B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi. 
C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party. 	D. B & C are correct. 
12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy. 
A. He feels unhappy because of his richness. 	B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich. 
C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy. 	D. He feels unhappy because he is rich. 
13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station. 
A. Although my grandfather is very old, he ca