Clauses/Phrases of concession

1. Choose the correct options.

(Chọn các phương án đúng.)

1. Despite/Although Chris started studying English last month, he can write emails in English now.

2. Though/Despite studying English at school, we decided to get extra practice by using English-learning apps.

3. Walter likes watching English-language films even though/in spite of he doesn’t understand them much.

4. Although/Despite she has many friends, not many of them speak English.

5. Though/In spite of missing some English lessons, Rebecca was able to catch up with her classmates.

6. Even though/In spite of her plan to move to an English-speaking country, Hoa didn’t take any English lessons.

2. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings.

(Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi.

1. Though he has a fear of flying, he wants to travel around the world. (IN SPITE OF)

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2. Despite having a headache, he attended his English class. (EVEN THOUGH)

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3. Paula decided not to sign up for a class in spite of her low level of English. (ALTHOUGH)

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4. Emily loves travelling abroad even though she isn’t good at English. (DESPITE)

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5. Despite living in the UK for only a year, she sounds like a native speaker. (THOUGH)

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3. Choose the correct options.

(Chọn các phương án đúng.)

1. Because of/As/In spite of/Such being excellent at communicating in English, she is shy to speak in her class.

2. Eva signed up for an English class though/in spite of/because of/as her intention of studying abroad.

3. Canada is since/such/as/so exciting that I want to start a new life there one day.

4. I have such/so/since/although a good experience with these English-learning apps that I don’t feel like I’m studying.

5. Many people study English because of/since/even though/despite it helps them have more job opportunities.

4. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

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

1. This is an extremely peaceful town. I’m planning to move here. (SO … THAT)

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2. She got a high mark. She reviewed the lessons carefully. (BECAUSE OF)

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3. Ly takes part in many after-school clubs. She studies English every evening. (THOUGH)

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4. We study English every day after school. We want to study at a university abroad. (SINCE)

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5. These English songs are very entertaining. Giang listens to them every day. (SUCH … THAT)

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