1. Choose the correct answer.

(Chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

1. We went out ___ it was raining.

a. nevertheless

b. despite

c. although

2. ___ the kumquat tree was expensive, he bought it.

a. Although

b. Despite

c. However

3. They went to the flower market. ___, they couldn’t find the flowers they want.

a. Despite

b. Although

c. However

4. ___ he was tired, he manged to finish the race.

a. Although 

b. Nevertheless

c. Despite

5. There was little chance of winning: ___, the decided to take part in the race.

a. although

b. nevertheless

c. despite

2. Choose the correct option.

(Chọn ý đúng.)

1. We enjoyed the festival despite / although the rain.

2. He had serious pain in his arm; although / nevertheless, he completed the boat race.

3. Although / However we threw water on each other, we didn’t relly know each other.

4. We played well. Although / However, we didn’t win the game.

5. I had a terrible headache. Nevertheless / Although, we had a great time at the beach.

3. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.

(Viết lại các câu dùng từ được cho.)

1. Although I got up late, I didn’t miss the train. (despite)

Despite getting up late, I didn’t miss the train.

(Mặc dù dậy trễ, tôi không bị lỡ chuyến tàu.)

2. We enjoyed our holiday, although it rained every day. (nevertheless)

3. In spite of the bad weather, all rowing teams did really well. (nevertheless)

4. Although Kim was not very well, she danced the whole night. (however)

5. Despite the light rain, we followed the lantern parade for an hour. (although)

4. Complete the sentences.

(Hoàn thành câu.)

1. The race continued despite ___________.

2. The team had no success although ____________.

3. The race was rather difficult; nevertheless, ______________. 

4. We didn't win the race; however, ______________.