Unit 8 : THE STORY OF MY VILLAGE

WHY AM I LEARNING ENGLISH?

English is the most widely spoken language in the world 0...P...

Today. It is a quite amazing how the use of English has 00...a..

become so widespread. The English is not as easy as Esperato 1.........

which was especially written for to be as easy as possible 2..........

for people to learn, and yet the Esperato is spoken by very 3..........

few people around the world. For many people, English is not as 4..........

more beautiful a language as French but it seems too late for 5..........

French to cach up with English as an international language. 6.........

German is the a useful language if you are in business 7.........

in Europe but it is not half as easy to learn so as English, 8.........

and people say it doesn't sound as if pleasant as English. 9.........

English has become so important that it is becoming the more 10.........

and more essential to know it if you want to get a good job.

17. I recommend reading the books _________, starting with the very first.

       A. by accident              B. at random                   C. in sequence                              D. on impact

18. If we have to pay a £1,000 fine, then ________. We’re not going to win a fight with the Tax Office.

       A. so be it                     B. be it so                        C. thus be it     D. be it thus

19. He came into the room and sat down without _________ a word to anyone.

       A. as far as                    B. too much of                C. very much of    D. so much as

20. The restaurant has _________ recently, and the food is much better now.

      A. had its hands full      B. lived hand to mouth   C. changed hands                                    D. gained the upper hand

11. His past behaviour had a definite _________ on what the judges decided.

       A. bearing                     B. weight                         C. decision                               D. conclusion

12. If you are a student on a low budget you are probably _________ from paying tax.

      A. except                       B. excluded                     C. exempt                                 D. apart

13. The mailing list has done much to _________ the numbers of people attending.

      A. lift                             B. encourage                   C. heighten       D. boost

14. As was _________ predicted, the company has announced hundreds of job losses.

      A. considerably             B. widely                         C. substantially                        D. amply

15. She felt that travelling had greatly _________ her life.

      A. moved                       B. enriched                     C. expanded                             D. increased

16. A study that’s just been published _________ our theory completely.

       A. puts up                     B. holds up                     C. backs up   D. takes up

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite

2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy

A. but B. and C. or D. so

3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends

A. though B. since C. because of D. so that

4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. because B. because of C. despite D. so

7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though

8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.

A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.

C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

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. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.

A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.

B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.

C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.

D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.

17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although

18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. because B. although C. so D. but

21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

24. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

25. The children slept well, despite _____.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

26. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.

A. despite B. though C. as though D. but

30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.

A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:

1. Although my mom sing very well,____________________________________________.

2. Although ___________________________________________, I can’t sing English song.

3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though__________________________.

4. Although my school is far from the city, many students____________________________.

5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though_________________________.

6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she________________________________.

Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much _{.........................................................................................................................................................................................}

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs...................................................................................................................

31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ....................................................................................................................................

32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much...........................................................................................................................................

34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite........................................................................................................................................

36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly.......................................................................................................................................

37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever..........................................................................................................................................

38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.

=> Much as.......................................................................................................................................

40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter.........................................................................................................................

41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever.....................................................................................................................................

43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy.............................................................................................................................................

45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

47. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

ERROR CORRECTION
1. I thought (the) show (would) be very (interesting) and (excited)
2. When I finishied (to write) my project, (everyone) (in) my company (had already) left
3. (it was) an (extremely) (frightened) experience (in) my life
4. the book (whose) i (am reading) is (on) information ( teachnology)
5. my brother stopped (to smoke ) because (it is) very (harmful) (to his health)

WRITING
1/ alothough he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life
- in spite of
2. they are expecting to meet their son
- they are looking forward
3. why don't we have some soup for lunch
- i suggest
4. i often go swimming in the morning when i lived in HCM city
- i used
5. my mother has watered some trees recently
- some trees
6. they went out although it rained heavily
- despite
7. i like study Maths because i am good at numbers
- i am interested
8. remember to lock the door before going to bed
- don't forget
9. mike was interested in watching cartoon when he was a child
- mike used
10. i often took a trip to the forest when i lived in new york
- i used
11. no one in my family has used this washing machine
- this washing machine
12/ she has just given me some cupcakes
- i have
13. you shouldn't eat too much meat
- you'd better
14. i advise you to wear a coat when you go out
- you had better

1.He became so suspicious that he didn't even trust his family

So supicious.....

2. He was so anxious to start a new life that he actually changed his name

So anxious...

3.He could only make himself heard by shouting at the top of his name

Only by

4.He laughed so much that tears rolled down his cheeks

So much

5.Her business was so successful that marie was able to retire at the age of 50

So successful

CHOOSE THE WORD OR THE PHRASE WHICH IS OPPOSITE IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED PART IN EACH OF THE QUESTION
44. my cousin tends to LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE in any circumstance
a. be optimistic b. be pessimistic b. be confident d. be smart
45.population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region
a. restrain b. stay unchanged c. remain unstable d. fluctuate
V/ IDENTIFY THE ONE UNDERLINED WORD OR PHRASE ABC or D THAT MUST BE CHANGED FOR THE SENTENCE TO BE CORRECT
46. the (authorities) are trying (hardly) (to promote) birth control methods to (rural) areas
47. (some of) my classmates spend (most of) their (spare) time (to surf )the Net
48. Tom sat (in) the armchair (comfortably) and watched tv after he (cleaned) the (dirty ) floor
49. (although) the difficulty, they managed (to climb) to (the top) (of) the mountain
50. there (was) a (gradually) increase in (the) number of car (accidents in) the Lowlands
51. his parents (made) him (to finish) all his homework (before) watching his (favorite show) on TV
52. my handbag, that (was stolen) while we (were playing) tennis (in) the (local) stadium has been found
53. ourr new neighbors (are quite) nice (to) us (despite) they are (sometimes) talkative

VI/
Excursions are part of education in my country. One day after the first semester, we had a nice surprise when our form teacher (54)______ us that we were going on excursion to the island of halong bay the next sunday. we were asked to be at the school gate (55)______ 6 a.m. we were very happy (56)____ for the day and prepared everything (57)___ the trip
On that day, everyone was present before6a.m. A bus took us to halong bay then we hired a boat to the islands. my close friend and i took seats in front so that we could get a better view and we (58)____ a lot of photos. we enjoyed scenes of many big boats (59) ___ out to the islands and coming to the harbour
54. a. said b. tells c. tell d. told
55. a. in b. at c. to d. for
56. a. waited b . to wait c. waiting d. wait
57. a. about b. with c. for d. form
58. a. held b. drew c. took d. caught
59. a. to go b. went c. going d. go
VIII
1. REWRITE
1. my father likes to play football with his friends in the stadium
- my father is interested in
2. it's good for you to drink two glasses of milk a day
- you had better
3. i expect to earn a lot of money with my present job
- i'm looking forward
4. although the weather was cold, she didn't put on her coat
- in spite of
5. she wasn't happy although she was extremely rich
- in spite of
6. i have sent all of the reports since yesterday because my boss is in need of them
- all of the reports
7. i will show you around this city tomorrow. peter said to me
- peter said
8. my father has bought a new car and i drive it to work every day. Nga said
- nga said
9. when tina was a teenager, she often watched tv until midnight
- tina used
10. my sister couldn't go for a picnic because her leg was broken
-because of
11. no one in my class has done these exercies
- these exercies
12. i hope my father will get well again tomorrow . Lan said
- Lan said that

2. give the correct form of the word in the parentheses in the blanks
1. I am (visit)_____ my grandma tomorrow
2. i don't mind (take ) ___ you to the the airport in my car
3. it was a really a (tragic) ____ when she had no choice but left the man she loved
4. thomas edison was a talented ( invent) ______. he was famous for a lot of ( invent)_____
5. she has ( eat) _____ a lot of fruits since she went on a diet
6. my father let me (riding) ___ my bike to school

FILL in the blank with one suitable word that makes the sentence meaningful
1. thousands of animals have ____ killer in the forest fire
2. a nurse is a person _____ looks after patients
3. in ____ of his illness, he managed to come to school
4. we arranged to meet at 7.30 yesterday morning but she didn't turn ____ on time
5. after the thieves ___ come into this big building, they went into the dining room and took some valuable things aways