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CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ

EXERCISES

I. Combine each pair of sentences below, using the conjunction given in parentheses.

He often tells lies. Many people believe him. (although)
She’s looking forward to going to college. She might be nervous when the time comes. (though)
He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. (no matter)
We lost the game. We practiced all week. (despite)
People have made great eíĩorts to protect tropical rainíorests. The amount of tropical rainíorests continues to decrease. (even though)
It was cold. He didn’t wear warm clothes. (no matter)
Chatting Online can be beneũcial. It is certainly not the same as real interaction with human beings. (although)
John did not have an umbrella. He walked home in the rain. (despite)
The goods were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)
I didn’t get the job. I had all the necessary quaMcations. (in spite of)
Gossiping about other people’s private lives might be unkind or not Many people believe it. (although)

There have been many important discoveries and inventions in medicine. Human beings still suffer fatal diseases. (even though)
Doctors have applied some new treatments. They fail to save many patients from dying of cancer. (although)
Many explanations have been suggested. None of them have ever been proved. (despite)
The economy has gone into recession. Our company is surviving. (despite)

II. Make Clauses of Concession with WHATEVER.

No matter what happens, don’t forget to write to me.
She will refuse to consider our proposal even if we made any kinds of effort to persuade her.
No matter what kinds of exercises he had taken, he was still putting on weight.
No matter what sorts of diffculties you may encounter, you should keep your promise.
No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
You should review all your lessons before taking the exam although you have any kinds of diffculties.
Although he had taken any kinds of exercises, he got fatter and íatter.
You should always study hard although you encounter diffculties.
Although others may say anything, she is certainly right.
Although he chose any job, his parents were pleased with him.
She always looks cheerful in spite of her problems.
In spite of the fact I searched the web, I didn’t come up with a good find.
Although the papers print any nonsense, some people always believe it.
John’s company is doing well despite the recession.
Be sure that you truly lỉke any name you choose for your baby.

III. Change Clauses of Concession to Phrases or vice versa.

She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
Though he had been absent írequently, he has managed to pass the test.
They arrived late despite leaving in plenty of time.
He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
He was very fast in spite of being terribly overweight.
Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
We have to live with the traffic despite its inconvenience.
He ate all the fruits though they were green.
Despite the sunshine, the snow has not yet melted.
He always studies hard though he encounters diíĩìculties.
Despite the dreadful rain she hadn’t missed any class attendance.
Although he had not Enished the paper, he went to sleep.
We did the test well though it was diữìcult.
Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairỉng this machine.
He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.

In spite of the Women’s Liberation Movement, many women still have no opportunities in career and promotion.
The manager did not allow us to use the hotel telephone to cancel our credit cards, even though such telephone calls are free of charge.
In spite of no ways to measure the value of reading, we know that books educate and bring great pleasure to people.

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