Giáo án Tự chọn Tiếng Anh 9 - Tiết 25: Conjunction (Liên từ)

 TIẾT 25 (23) Conjunctions ( Liên từ) 
I. The aims and requests. 
1. The aims: - Help Ss to revise Conjunctions 
 - Improve Ss’ language skill 
2. The requests: - By the end of lesson, Ss will be able to use Conjunctions 
correctly and do exercises about them. 
II. The Content: 
1/ Although/ though/ even though / Much as ( Mặc dù) + clause ( Mệnh đề) 
2/ Despite/ In spite of ( Mặc dù) + sth/ doing sth 
= Despite/ In spite of his broken leg, he ................... 
= Despite/ In spite of his leg being broken, he .......... 
= Despite the fact that his leg was broken, he ........... 
 In spite of 
3/ Because/ As / Since + clause ( Bởi vì) 
* Notes : Because of + nouns / V-ing 
4/ So that + clause ( Để ...) 
5/ In order to/ So as to ( Để ..) 
* In order / So as to do sth ( Để làm gì ) 
* In order / So as not to do sth ( Để không làm gì) 
* In order for sb to do sth ( Để cho ai làm gì) 
6/ Furthermore, besides, moreover, what's more ( Ngoài ra) 
7/ But (nhng), however, nevertheless (tuy nhiên) 
8/ Whereas, while ( Trong khi, ngợc lại) 
9/ So, therefore, consequently ( Do đó , cho nên, vì thế ) 
10/ And ( Và ) 
11/ Not only ... but also ...( Không những mà còn) 
12/ As well as ( Cũng nh) 
13/ Both .....and... *Đi với tính từ 
14/ Either ... or ...( Hoặc cái này hoặc cái kia) 
15/ Neither ... nor ....( Không cái này và cũng không cái kia) 
Exercise 1 : Viết lại các câu sau giữ nguyên nghĩa 
1. Although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his job. 
 In spite of .................................... 
2. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine. 
 Although the rain was ................................................ 
3. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it. 
 Despite ................. 
4. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. In spite of ............................. 
5. Although the team played well, they lost. 
 In spite of ............................................................... 
6. In spite of all our warnings, he left the camp without taking his rifle. 
 Although we had ......... 
7. Although he was not guilty they executed him. 
 In spite of ...................................................... 
8. I am fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly. 
 Despite ............................................. 
9. In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs 7 miles before breakfast everyday. 
 Although ................. 
10. Although she wasn't experienced, she got the job. 
 In spite of .............................................. 
11. The flat's so noisy but we enjoy living there. 
 Even ................................................................ 
13. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon 
overpowered him. 
- Despite his .............................................................................................. 
14. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. 
 Despite my ......................................................................................... 
15. Much as I admire her achievements, I don't really like her. 
 Even .................................................................................................... 
16. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports. 
 Despite her ......................................................................................... 
17. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish. 
 Much as ............................................................................................. 
18. Although I warned them not to climb that tree, they did. 
 In spite of ............................................................................................ 
19. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost. 
 I got lost ................................................................................................ 
III, Homework 
Exercise 1 : Viết lại các câu sau giữ nguyên nghĩa 
1. The rough sea prevented the ferry from sailing. 
 Because of ............................................................................................. 
2. We drove slowly so that he could follow us. 
 We drove .................................................................................................. 
3. They set off early so that they could reach the village before night. 
 They set off ............................................................................................... 
4. We left early so that we didn't miss the train. We left early ................................................................................................ 
5. As they hadn't met our sister before, I introduced her to them. 
 Since .............................................................................................................. 
6. Because of the rain, we couldn't go out. 
 Because .......................................................................................................... 
7. She left the party quickly. She didn't want to have to say good bye. 
 She left the party quickly in order ............................................................ 
8. He turned on the TV. He wanted to see a football match. 
 He turned on the TV so as .............................................................................. 
9. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. 
 Since ............................................................................................................. 
10. Having nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room. 
 As .................................................................................................................. 
11. We left quietly so that we wouldn't disturb the children. 
 So as .................................................................................................................. 
12. I want him to write to me. I gave him my address. 
 I gave him my address ...................................................................................... 
13. They left early because they didn't want to get caught in the traffic. 
 They left early in ......................................................................................... 
14. As he feared that the police would recognize him, he never went out in 
daylight. 
 Fearing .......................................................................................................... 
15. None of us had a watch. We didn't know what time it was. 
 As ......................................................................................................................... 
Exercise for Revision: 
 Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ đúng trong số a,b,c hoăc d ( Có thể có hơn một đáp án 
 đúng) 
1/ ........ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting. 
a. Since b. Because c. Consequently 
d. For 
2/ I couldn't repair my bicycle, .......... I didn't have the right tools. 
a. so b. for c. because of d. 
therefore 
3/ Two of the factories in my town have closed. ............., unemployment is high. 
a. Consequently b. Because c. So that d. 
Furthermore 
4/ ........... I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early. 
a. For b. Since c. Due to d. 
Therefore 
5/ The fire raged out of control. It got ........... bad that more firefighters had to be 
called in. 
a. such b. therefore c. so d. as 6/ ......... the flood has receded, people can move back into their homes. 
a. Therefore b. Since c. So d. Although 
7/ Mr Watson retired from his job early .......... his ill health. 
a. because b. due to c. despite d. for 
8/ Bill's favourite programme was on. He reached to turn on the TV ....... he could 
watch it. 
a. because of b. therefore c. so that d. for 
8/ She bought the book .......... she had heard it was good. 
a. because b. so c. because of d. 
consequently 
9/ John couldn't open the door ........... the lock was broken. 
a. because of b. therefore c. so d. due to the 
fact that 
10/ The workers have gone on strike. ............, all production has ceased. 
a. Because b. Despite c. Consequently d. 
What’s more 
11/ Let's ask our teacher how to solve this problem ......... we can't agree on the 
answer. 
a. since b. because of c. consequently d. as long 
as 
12/ The price of airline tickets has gone down recently. .......... the tickets cost less , 
more people are flying than before. 
a. Consequently b. Because of c. Because d. For 
13/ ........... Paul brings the money for our lunch, we'll go right down to the 
cafeteria. 
a. Since b. As soon as c. Now that d. 
Until 
14/ My mouth is burning ! This is ....... spicy food that I don't think I can finish it. 
a. such b. so c. very d. 
too 
15/ ......... my daughter reaches the age of sixteen, she will be able to drive. 
a. Having b. Since c. Once d. 
Because 
16/ ......... it's warm and sunny today, why don't we go to the park ? 
a. Therefore b. Due to c. As long as d. 
As 
17/ It was raining ........... I couldn't go out. 
a. because b. so hard that c. so t d. too 
hard that 
18/ ........ the need to finish this project soon, I want you to work on this overtime 
for the next few days. 
a. Because b. So that c. Because of d. Therefore 
19/ ...... the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer. a. Due to b. Even if c. Provided that d. Unless 
20. ........ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet. 
a. Because of b. In spite of c. In case of d. In addition 
to 
21/ It is still a good idea to know how to type. ......... the many technological 
advances in typerwriters and word processors, a skilled operator remains 
indispensable. 
a. In spite of b. Because of c. Though d. So 
22/ Alex can't express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He'll never advance 
in his job .......... he improves his language skills. 
a. otherwise b. if c. only if d. unless 
23/ ........ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle. 
a. Unless b. Even though c. Even d. Only if 
25/ I studied Spanish for 4 years in high school. ........., I had trouble talking with 
people when I was travelling in Spain. 
a. Therefore b. On the other hand c. Moreover d. Nevertheless 
26/ I like to keep the window open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, 
..........., prefers a warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut. 
a. but b. consequently c. on the other hand d. 
moreover 
27/ ........ Jason became famous, he has ignored his old friends. He shouldn't do 
that. 
a. If b. Ever since c. Even though d. Due 
to 
28/ We're going to lose this game ........ the team doesn't start playing better soon. 
a. if b. unless c. although d. 
whereas 
29/ My two children are cooking dinner for the family for the first time tonight. 
............ the food is terrible, I'm going to enjoy this meal very much. It will be fun 
to have them cook for me for a change. 
a. Only if b. If c. Even if d. Provided that 
30. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers excellent white 
sand beaches. ........... , it has warm, sunny weather. 
a. Otherwise b. Furthermore c. Nevertheless d. On the other 
hand 
31/ The flowers will soon start to bloom .......... winter is gone and the weather is 
beginning to get warmer. 
a. even if b. now that c. so d. even though 
32/ Some English words have the same pronunciation ........ they are spelled 
differently, for example, dear and deer. 
a. unless b. even though c. since d. only if 
33/ .......... want to take a train trip across western Canada, but my travelling 
companion wants to fly to Mexico city for our vacation. a. Although I b. Even if c. I d. Nevertheless I 
34/ The bread was old and stale, .......... Martha ate it anyway. 
a. and b. so c. besides d. but 
35/ Harry left early ................ not to miss the train. 
a. for b. despite c. so as d so that 
36/ You should have an early night, ........... you don't feel tired. 
a. so as b. so that c. in order to d. because 
37/ I like fish, .............. I don't like catching them myself. 
a. although b. so c. but d. whereas 
38/ I'm going to buy a computer .............. I haven't got enough money. 
a. even though b. because c. while d. so that 
39/ .......... not being able to speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam. 
a. In spite of b. Although c. For d. However 
40/ .......... John has done well in France, his brother has done badly. 
a. Though b. While c. Besides d. As 
41/ ......... to look taller, Madeline wears high heels. 
a. So that b. Since c. In order d. Therefore