Bài tập Unit 7+8 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 7

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1. A.VOCABULARY: New words Meaning Example Boat (n) Thuyền I'm taking the boat from Dover to Calais Tôi đang nói về chuyến đi thuyền từ Dover đến Calais Coach (n) Huấn luyện Our football couch has worked hard to inculcate a team spirit into the players viên Huấn luyện viên bóng đá của chúng tôi đã làm việc chăm chỉ để khắc sâu tinh thần đồng đội vào các cầu thủ Driving licence (n) Giấy phép lái You can't get a driving licence till you're seventeen in this country. xe Bạn không thể có bằng lái xe cho đến khi bạn mười bảy tuổi ở đất nước này. Helmet (n) Mũ bảo hiểm It's very risky to ride your bike without wearing a cycle helmet. Sẽ rất mạo hiểm khi đi xe đạp mà không đội mũ bảo hiểm. Illegal (adj) Bất hợp pháp It is illegal to do a U-turn on a motorway. Việc quay đầu xe trên đường cao tốc là bất hợp pháp. Law (n) Pháp luật There are laws against drinking in the street Có luật chống uống rượu ngoài đường Park (v) Đỗ xe Just park your car in the driveway. Chỉ được đỗ xe của bạn trong đường lái xe. Passenger (n) Hành khách Taxis are allowed to carry no more than four passengers Taxi được phép chở không quá bốn hành khách Right-handed (adj) Thuận tay phải She's right-handed Cô ấy thuận tay phải Sail (v,n) Chèo, buồm I'd like to learn to sail, but I haven't the time Tôi muốn học lái thuyền, nhưng tôi không có thời gian Seat belt (n) Dây an toàn Fasten your seat belts. Thắt chặt dây an toàn của bạn.
2. Signpost (n) Biển chỉ dẫn Follow the signposts to the superstore. Thực hiện theo các biển chỉ dẫn đến siêu thị. Speed limit (n) Tốc độ giới He was driving over the 60km/h speed limit. hạn Anh đang lái xe vượt quá tốc độ 60km / h. Traffic light (n) Đèn giao thông Turn left at the traffic lights. Rẽ trái tại đèn giao thông. Zebra crossing (n) Vạch qua đường The zebra crossing is white Vạch qua đường màu trắng B. GRAMMAR I. HỎI VÀ TRẢ LỜI VỀ KHOẢNG CÁCH ( ASK & ANSWER ABOUT DISTANCE) Cách dùng “How far” là câu hỏi thường được dùng để hỏi về khoảng cách, quãng đường giữa 2 địa điểm. Ta đặt “It” làm chủ ngữ trong câu để nói về khoảng cách. Cấu trúc How far is it from A to B? It is (about) + khoảng cách Ví dụ How far is it from your house to Tan Son Nhat airport? (Khoảng cách từ nhà bạn tới sân bay Tân Sơn Nhất bao xa?) It’s about 200 km (Khoảng 200 km) Lưu ý Trong câu trả lời về khoảng cách ta thường dùng “about” (khoảng chừng) khi không biết chính xác về khoảng cách đó.  BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN: Bài 1: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng. 1. How far is it from your apartment (from/ to) the city centre? 2. It is (at/ about) 1 kilometre. 3. It is not very (near / far) from my house to the office. It is just 500 metres.
3. 4. How far (is it/it is)from your country to japan? 5. How (far/ much) is it from your location to the train station? 6. My house is 2 kilometers (near/ far) from my grandparents’ bungalow. 7. How far (is it/ are they) from here to the local museum? 8. I think it is about 200 ( metres/ metre) from here to the nearest bus stop. 9. My school is not far (from/to) my house. I can walk to school every day. 10. How far is it (from/ at) your office to the supermarket? Bài 2: Điền một từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống. 1. How far is it from your house to the city centre? 2. How far is it from this restaurant to the nearest bank? It is about 1 kilometer from this restaurant to the nearest bank? 3. How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City? 4. It is about 5 kilometres from my house to yours. 5. How far is it from your company to your apartment? 6. It is about 3 kilometres. 7. How far is it from my school to yours? It is about 8 kilometres 8. How far is it from where you live to your company? Bài 3: Dựa vào những câu trả lời cho trước, hãy viết câu hỏi về khoảng cách. 1. How far is it from here to the nearest post office? It is about 300 metres from here to the nearest post office. 2. How far is it from New York to California? It is about 3,900 kilometers from New York to California. 3. How far is it from my house to my family store? It is about 200 metres from my house to my family store. 4. How far is it from Beijing to Berlin? It is about 4576.89 miles from Beijing to Berlin. 5. How far is it from my hotel to beach? It is about 1 kilometer from my hotel to the beach. 6. How far is it from here to the place where I live? It is about 500 metres from here to the place where I live. 7. How far is it from his hometown to the place where he lives now? It is about 200 kilometers from his hometown to the place where he lives now. 8. How far is it from the park to the parking lot? It is just 200 metres from the park to the parking lot.
4. 9. How far is it from here to the airport? It is approximately(xấp xỉ) 4 kilometers from here to the airport. 10. How far is it from my parent’s to mine? It is about 60 kilometers from my parent’s house to mine Bài 4: Đánh dấu (√ ) trước những câu trả lời đúng. Đánh dấu (X) trước những câu có lỗi sai và sửa lại cho đúng. X 1. How far is it from your house to the nearest restaurant? X 2. It is about 2 kilometers from my house to La Villa French restaurant. X 3. How far is it from your university to my university? √ 4. It is not far from my university to yours √ 5. How far is it from here to our destination(đích)? X 6. How far is it from our school to the camp site? X 7. It’s not far from our school to the camp site. X 8. How far is it from the train station to the nearest drugstore? Bài 5: Dựa vào gợi ý cho sẵn trong ngoặc, trả lời các câu hỏi về khoảng cách sau đây: 1. How far is it from your house to the gym? (300 metres) It is about 300 metres from your house to the gym 2. How far is it from where you live to where you work? (2 kilometres) It is about 2 kilomestres from where you live to where you work 3. How far is it from Hanoi to Hoi An? (about 800 kilometres) It is about 800 kilometres from Hanoi to Hoi An 4. How far is it from from Earth to Mars? (about 34 miles) It is about 34 miles from Earth to Mars 5. How far is it from Earth to the nearest star? (4.2 light-years) It is about 4.2 light-years from to the nearest star
5. 6. How far is it from North Pole to Equator? (about 100000 kilometres) It is about 100000 kilometres from North Pole to Equator II. THÓI QUEN TRONG QUÁ KHỨ VỚI “ USED TO” Cách dùng “used to” được dùng để miêu tả những thói quen, hành động hoặc trạng thái đã xảy ra thường xuyên trong quá khứ và đã kết thúc, không còn ở hiện tại. Cấu trúc (+) S+ used to + V (-) S+ didn’t use to + V (+) Did + S+ use to + V? Ví dụ I used to listen to the radio. (Ngày trước tôi thường nghe đài) They used to go swimming together. (Ngày trước họ thường đi bơi cùng nhau) He didn’t use to play marbles. (Ngày trước anh ấy không chơi bi) Did you use to ride a buffalo? (Ngày trước bạn có đi cưỡi trâu không)  BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN: Bài 6: Viết các câu sau về thể khẳng định (+), phủ định (-) và nghi vấn (?). 1. (+) Susan used to live in Paris. (-) Susan didn’t use to live in Paris. (?) Did Susan use to live in Paris.? 2. (+) They used to commute from New York to London (-) They didn’t use to commute from New York to London (?) Did they use to commute from New York to London 3. (+) Your mother used to teach at the local school (-) Your mother didn’t use to teach at the local school (?) Did your mother use to teach at the local school? 4. (+) He used to cry a lot (-) He didn’t use to cry a lot (?) Did he use to cry a lot?
6. 5. (+) Jane used to work for a non-profit organisation. (-) Jane didn’t use to work for a non-profit organisation. (?) Did Jane use to work for a non-profit organisation.? 6. (+) Jim used to own an old car (-) Jim din’t use to own an old car (?) Did Jim use to own an old car? 7. (+) This house used to belong to my family. (-) This house didn’t use to belong to my family. (?) Did this house use to belong to my family.? 8. (+) My brother used to go swimming when he was young. (-) My brother didn’t use to go swimming when he was young. (?) Did my brother use to go swimming when he was young.? Bài 7: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng. 1. I (used to/ use to) collect stamps when I was nine years old. 2. My father (used to/ use to) be an excellent student at university. 3. I didn’t (used to/ use to) eat with chopsticks when I lived in America. 4. Did they (used to/ use to) work in a big factory before their retirement? 5. Peter (used to/ use to) drive to work but now he doesn’t. 6. My younger brother didn’t use (walk/ to walk) to school 7. My classmates didn’t (used to/ use to) like me. 8. There (used to/ use to) be a lot of trees along this street. 9. Horse and cart used to (be/is) the main way of transportation. 10. Coffee didn’t (used to/ use to) be my favorite drink. 11. Did Sarah (used to/ use to) be Mr Vu’s student? 12. My grandmother (used to travel/ use to travel) a lot before she got married. 13. Mr Ha (used to/ use to) work in Japan for 3 years. 14. I didn’t (like used to/ use to like) reading books. 15. Did Jim and Jane (used to/ use to) hate each other?
7. Bài 8: Sử dụng cấu trúc “ used to V” với các động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau: Travelling 1.didn’t use to be as quick and convenient as we see today. In the ancient world, people 2.used to travel long distances just on foot. It 3.used to take a lot of time for people to travel from place to place. As time when by, they knew to domesticate animals and use them for transportation. People 4.used to ride horses, donkeys and camels instead of walking. Horse and cart 5.used to ride one of the main means of transportation and the cart 6.used to be common worldwide before the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution, many inventions were introduced. Modern rail transport systems 7.used to make use of steam engine. The systems 8.used to make the first practical form of mechanize land transport. In the past, roads 9.used to be narrow and there 10.used to be vey few cars in the streets. People 11.didn’t use to find it easy to travel long distance because it 12.used to take much time and money for transportation. However, today travelling is so easy and cheap thanks to the advancement of technology. Bài 9: Sử dụng cấu trúc “ used to V” với các động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành câu. Sử dụng thể khẳng định, phủ định và nghi vấn sao cho hợp lý. 1. I used to go to work by bus but now I drive my car to work. 2. Joe and I didn’t use to like each other but now we are friends. 3. Sue didn’t use to fancy rock music but now she is a fan of it. 4. My uncle used to work as a police officer before he retired. 5. Did you use to catch fireflies when you were a child? 6. I used to play tennis with my friends but now I am too busy to continue. 7. My father used to smoke a lot but he gave up three years ago. 8. My brother didn’t use to do the washing but now he wants to help my mom do it 9. Jane used to break the speed limit and a police officer stopped her. 10. The Smiths used to live in the country but now they live and work in the city. 11. This doctor didn’t use to be famous but now everyone knows him. 12. My hometown didn’t use to have an amusement park but the authorities have opened one. 13. My student used to be very bad at Math but now he improves a lot. 14. Jim’s brother used to be like reading comic but he stopped reading it 1 year ago. 15. His parents used to be live in a small house but now they live in a big one.  BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO:
8. Bài 10: Viết câu hỏi về khoảng cách sao cho hợp lý để hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại sau: Jim: Hello, Jane. Long time no see Jane: Oh, hello Jim. How’s it going? Jim: Great! I’m planning my summer vacation. I think I will do part-time job in my uncle’s restaurant. But it’s really far from my house. Jane: (1) How far is it from your house to your uncle's restaurant ? Jim: About 4 kilometres. Another plan is working in the local library. I remember it is near our school. (2) How far is it from our school to the local library ? Jane: It’s about 200 metres from our school to the local library. Jim: Great! How about you, Jane? Have you planned anything in the summer? Jane: I am going to visit my grandmother. She lives in Da Nang. This city is far from our city. Jim: (3) How far is it from Da Nang to our city? Jane: I’m not so sure. After the visit, I will come back and find a part-time job. Jim: How about joining with me in the library? Jane: It’s too far from my apartment. I can’t walk or ride my bike to work. Jim: (4) How far is it from your apartment to the library? Jane: About 6 kilometers from the library to my apartment. Jim: Why don’t you take the bus? There is a bus stop near the local library? Jane: (5) How far is it from the bus stop to the library? Jim: Just about 100 metres. Jane: Sound good. I will consider it Bài 11: Dựa vào những từ cho sẵn, hãy viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh: 1. How far /it/ your company/ where you live? It/ about/ 10/ kilometre. How far is it from your company to where you live? - It is about 10 kilometres. 2. How far/ it/ Jane’s apartment/ her school? How far is it from Jane's apartment to her school? 3. My father and I/ not/ use to/ spend/ time/ with/ each other. My father and I are not used to spending time with each other. 4. This man/ use to/ be/ famous/ actor? Did this man use to be a famous actor? 5. There/ not/ use to/ be/ many vehicles/ in the streets/ when/ I/ be/ young. There didn't use to be many vehicles in the streets when I was young. 6. My family/ use to/ go sailing/ every/ weekend/ but/ now/ we/ not.
9. My family used to go sailing every weekend but now we do not. 7. Her mother/ use to/ kiss/ hug/ her/ when/ she/ be/ kid. Her mother used to kiss and hug her when she was a kid. 8. Mrs Smith/ not/ use to/ do/ morning exercises/ but/ now/ she/ do/ regularly Mrs. Smith didn't use to dos morning exercises but now she does regularly Bài 12: Sử dụng cấu trúc “ used to V” với những động từ cho sẵn để hoàn thành những câu sau. 1. People used to deliver goods in ox carts. 2. There used to be very few cars in the streets. 3. When I was a kid, I used to go sailing with my brother. 4. When Mr Smith was young, he used to drive a car without a driving license. 5. Jim used to spend his weekend doing part-time job 6. People used to believe that the Earth was flat. 7. This old man used to work as a librarian in the local library. 8. My grandfather used to serve as a captain in the army. Bài 13: Viết lại câu, sử dụng cấu trúc “used to”. 1. My mother worked at a restaurant 3 years ago but now she doesn’t. My mother used to work at a restaurant 3 years ago but now she doesn’t. 2. He was the president of Student Union but now he isn’t. He used to be the president of Student Union but now he isn’t. 3. There were many tree-lined streets in my hometown but now there is none of them. There used to be many tree-lined streets in my hometown but now there is none of them. 4. My husband didn’t do housework but now he does. My husband didn’t use to do housework but now he does. 5. Children didn’t play with high-tech devices at an early age but now they do. Children didn’t use to play with high-tech devices at an early age but now they do. 6. The students didn’t go to school by public transportation but now they do. The students didn’t use to go to school by public transportation but now they do. 7. My city was a tourist destination but now it isn’t.
10. My city used to be a tourist destination but now it isn’t. 8. Traffic jam didn’t happen when I was small but it happens now. Traffic jam used to happen when I was small but it happens now. Bài 14: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng. Happy memories of my childhood. I always count myself lucky that I spent my childhood with my parents in the countryside. When I was small, our family (1)___ in a small bungalow near a river. My brother and I used to (2)___ swimming after school until my mother told us to come back. Our school was not far (3)___our house, so we walked to school every day. There didn’t (4)___as many traffic (5)___there is today, so my parents (6)___ worry much about traffic accident. In the past, there (7)___ use to be many forms of entertainment such as TV or computer, so our family spent many hours with each other. Sometimes, my brother and I (8)___ taken to our grandparents’ house to visit them. Those memories are unforgettable. 1. A. use to lived B. used to lived C. use to live D. used to live 2. A. went B. go C. goes D. gone 3. A. from B. in C. at D. to 4. A. use to be B. use to be C. use to D. be 5. A. like B. than C. as D. and 6. A. used to B. didn’t used to C. did D. didn’t 7. A. were B. weren’t C. did D. didn’t 8. A. were B. weren’t C.did D. didn’t
11. Bài 15: Đọc bài đọc dưới đây và trả lời câu hỏi. Have you ever seen someone’s anger when you’re stuck in the traffic jam in rush hours? Have you witnessed any driver acting aggressively toward other people on the road? If yes, you have probably witnessed a case of road rage. Road rage is aggressive or angry behavior of a driver in a road vehicle. Road rage includes rude gestures, verbal insults, physical threats or even dangerous driving methods. Those behaviors intend to release stress and frustration of the angry drivers. Road rage can cause noisy arguments between drivers and more seriously, physical attacks. That may result on severe injuries or even death. There are many reasons of road rage, one of them is traffic jam. With the increased number of private vehicles in the streets, congestion is getting worse and worse. People are easy to get angry if they are stuck in the traffic jam, so road rage is more likely to happen. People are recommended to calm themselves in the traffic jam by listening to radio or music, so they can prevent road rage. 1. What is road rage? Road rage is aggressive or angry behavior of a driver in a road vehicle. 2. What does road rage include? Road rage includes rude gestures, verbal insults, physical threats or even dangerous driving methods. 3. What can road rage cause? Road rage can cause noisy arguments between drivers and more seriously, physical attacksThat may result on severe injuries or even death 4. What is one of the causes of road rage? There are many reasons of road rage, one of them is traffic jam. 5. What are people recommended to do to prevent road rage? People are recommended to calm themselves in the traffic jam by listening to radio or music, so they can prevent road rage.
12. UNIT 8: FILMS A. VOCABULARY: Give the meanings and examples of the following words  New words Meaning Confusing (adj) Bối rối Critic (n) Nhà phê bình Deserted (adj) Hoang vắng Embarrass (v) Lúng túng Entertaining (adj) Có tính giải trí Fightening (adj) Đáng sợ Gripping (adj) Thu hút Hilarious (adj) Vui nhộn Horror (n) Kinh dị Moving (adj) Cảm động Review (n) Ôn tập Scary (adj) Đáng sợ Shipwreck (n) Đắm tàu Terrifying (adj) Kinh hoàng Violent (adj) Bạo lực B. GRAMMAR.
13. TÍNH TỪ V-ING/ V-ED MIÊU TẢ PHIM VÀ CẢM XÚC KHI XEM PHIM (-ED AND – ING ADJECTIVES. 1. Cách thành lập tính từ V-ing/ V-ed Cách thành lập tính Ví dụ từ từ một động từ Thêm “-ed” vào sau I’m interested in science-fiction films. động từ để tạo ra ( Tôi rất thích thú với các bộ phim khoa học viễn tưởng) động từ miêu tả ai I was so moved when I watched the end of the film. đó cảm thấy như thế nào, cảm xúc của (Tôi đã rất xúc động khi tôi xem đoạn cuối của bộ phim) một người. I was really surprised at the achievement at the Cannes Film Festival. ( Tôi đã rất ngạc nhiên với thành tích của họ tại Liên hoan phim Cannes) Thêm “-ing” vào sau Last night, I saw an interesting science-fiction film. động từ để tạo ra (Tối qua, tôi xem một bộ phim khoa học viễn tưởng rất thú vị) động từ miêu tả ai, The end of the film was so moving. cái gì mang lại cảm giác như thế nào cho (Kết thúc của bộ phim thật cảm động) đối tượng They have got a surprising achievement at the Cannes Film Festival. (Họ vừa giành được thành tích đáng ngạc nhiên tại Liên hoan phim Cannes) 2. Một vài cặp tính từ phổ biến: Tính từ-ed Tính từ-ing Entertained (thú vị) Entertaining (làm thú vị) Embarrassed (bị bối rối, ngượng ngùng) Embarrassing (làm bối rối, xấu hổ) Annoyed (bị bực mình) Annoying (làm bực mình) Interested (thích thú) Interesting (làm thú vị)
14. Disappointed (thất vọng) Disappointing (làm thất vọng) Excited (sôi nổi) Exciting (làm sôi nổi) Exhausted (kiệt sức) Exhausting (làm kiệt sức) Surprised (bất ngờ) Surprising (làm bất ngờ) Confused (bối rối) Confusing (làm bối rối) Frightened (hoảng sợ) Frightening ( làm hoảng sợ) Bored (nhạt nhẽo, tẻ nhạt) Boring (làm cho nhạt nhẽo)  BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN BÀI 1: Thành lập tính từ đuôi “ed” và tính từ đuôi “-ing” từ những động từ sau: V -ed -ing Annoy Annoyed Annoying Bore Bored Boring Confuse Confused Confusing Depress Depressed Depressing Disappoint Disappointed Disappointing Embarrass Embarrassed Embarrrass Excite Exciteded Exciting Exhaust Exhausted Exhausting Fascinate Fascinated Fascinating Frighten Frightened Frightening Interest Interested Interesting Move Moved Moving
15. Relax Relaxed Relaxing Satisfy Satisfyed Satisfying Shock Shocked Shocking Surprise Surprised Surprising Terrify Terrifyed Terrifyng Thrill Thrilled Thrilling Tire Tired Tiring Bài 2: Hoàn thành những câu dưới đây với tính từ đuôi “ed” hoặc “-ing” cho sẵn. 1. moved/ moving -The film was so moving -I was deeply moved by the film. 2. terrified/ terrifying -Both of us were terrified of that violent scene. -That violent scene was terrifying. 3. tired/ tiring -Going shopping all day makes me feel tired. -Going shopping all day is tiring. 4. interested/ interesting -Jim’s interested in reading books. -Jim finds reading books interesting. 5. fascinated/ fascinating -Jane sometimes has many fascinating ideas. -We are fascinated by Jane’s ideas. 6. depressed/ depressing -The weather was depressing yesterday. -The weather made me fell depressed yesterday.
16. 7. annoyed/ annoying -His tone of voice is so annoying -I am so annoyed by his tone of voice. 8. shocked/ shocking -His latest news was shocking. -We were shocked at his latest news. Bài 3: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng. 1. Are you (interested/ interesting) in classical music? 2. I always feel (exhausted/ exhausting) after long working hours. 3. The movie I saw last night was (excited/ exciting). 4. I find it (astonished/astonishing) you didn’t like sci-fi movies. 5. My sister easily gets (embarrassed/ embarrassing). 6. Tom, you look (tired/ tiring). What have you done? 7. I think all my teachers are (amazed/ amazing). I love them very much. 8. Last week, my father threw a (surprised/ surprising) party to celebrate my birthday. 9. I didn’t find the jokes at all (amused/ amusing). 10. Last year, I had a really (terrified/ terrifying) experience at the camp site. 11. I never find reading books (bored/ boring). 12. His wife looked (astounded/astouding) at the news. 13. Ann was (thrilled/ thrilling) to bits that she got the job. 14. This complicated system really makes me (confusing/confused). 15. The film was terribly (disappointed/ disappointing). Bài 4: Sử dụng tính từ đuôi “ed” hoặc “-ing” tạo thành từ những động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành những câu dưới đây. 1. The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. 2. Jim had an accident yesterday and his situation is worrying. 3. The result of her exam is very disappointing. 4. This is the most thrilling film I have known. 5. Everyone was surprised at her new hair. 6. I really got frustrated at the lack of progress. 7. What is the most frightening creature in the world? 8. It is absolutely a visually stunning movie. 9. Jane gave up her part-time job because it was too exhausting.
17. 10. The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. 11. They are never satisfyed. They are always complaining 12. My teacher was very pleased that I studied hard. 13. I am intrigued to know your thought of the movie. 14. Your remarks are insulted. You should apologize. 15. I was deeply disturbed by the news. 16. It was freezing outside. You should put on thick coat before going out. 17. My parents always give me a warm welcoming hug whenever I get home. 18. Students easily get distracted . 19. I find his argument very convincing. 20. Jane appeared relaxed and confident before the interview. Bài 5: Đánh dấu (√ ) trước những câu trả lời đúng. Đánh dấu (X) trước những câu có lỗi sai và sửa lại cho đúng. 1. The special effects of this film are fascinated. => fascinating 2. I embarrassed today morning because I wore my sweater inside out. => was embarrassed 3. Everyone in my class found the lesson very bored. => boring 4. The locals were extremely welcoming. √ 5. My brother is not a bored person. => boring 6. Many critics found this film was deeply moving. bỏ “ was” 7. I am confusing by these twins. => confused 8. No one was surprised at the news. √ II. TỪ NỐI ( CONNECTORS): ALTHOUGH/ IN SPITE OF/ DESPITE/ HOWEVER/ NEVERTHELESS. 1. Although/ In spite of/ Despite: Although In spite of Despite Chức Chỉ mối quan hệ đối lập giữa hai thông tin trong cùng một câu năng Cấu trúc Although + mệnh đề 1 (S+V), In spite of +danh từ/ Despite +danh từ/ mệnh đề 2 (S+V), cụm danh từ/ V-ing cụm danh từ/ V-ing Ví dụ We enjoyed our camping We enjoyed our We enjoyed our holiday although it rained camping holiday in spite camping holiday
18. every day. of the rain. despite the rain. (Chúng tôi đã rất thích chuyến (Chúng tôi đã rất thích (Chúng tôi đã rất thích đi cắm trại mặc dù ngày nào chuyến đi cắm trại mặc chuyến đi cắm trại trời cũng mưa) dù trời mưa) mặc dù ngày nào trời cũng mưa) In spite of the traffic, we Despite the pain in his leg, he completed the Although he worked very hard, arrived on time. marathon. he didn’t manage to pass the exam. (Mặc dù giao thông tồi (Mặc dù anh ấy học hành chăm tệ, tôi vẫn đến đúng giờ) (Mặc dù đau chân chỉ, nhưng anh ấy đã không thi nhưng anh ấy vẫn đỗ) hoàn thành cuộc thi chạy) 2. However/ Nevertheless: However/ Nevertheless: Chức năng Chỉ mối quan hệ đối lập giữa hai câu Cấu trúc Mệnh đề 1. However/ Nevertheless, mệnh đề 2. Mệnh đề 1. Chủ ngữ, however/ nevertheless, động từ. Mệnh đề 1. Mệnh đề 2, however/ nevertheless Ví dụ I love London. However, the weather is bad. (Tôi yêu Luân Đôn. Tuy nhiên thời tiết thì tệ) I love London. The weather, however, is bad. I love London. The weather is bad, however.  BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN: Bài 6: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống thích hợp. 1. Although she has a good look, everybody hates her. 2. Jane seldom sees Jim although they go to the same school.
19. 3. Despite/ In spite of her illness, Jane went to work yesterday. 4. Although it was chilly outside, we went fishing. 5. Despite/ In spite of working hard, Peter failed the test. 6. Despite/ In spite of the difficulties, Sarah managed to solve the problem. 7. My grandfather was very strong despite/ in spite of his old age. 8. The children slept deeply despite/ in spite of the noise. 9. Despite/ In spite of the high salary, Marey refused the job offer. 10. Despite/ In spite of earning a high salary, Sara never wastes her money. 11. I find the film boring although many people like it. 12. Despite/ In spite of the bad weather, we went on our school picnic. 13. Despite/ In spite of the congestion, we weren’t late for the meeting. 14. Although he’s rich, he is always upset. 15. I couldn’t sleep although I was exhausted. Bài 7: Sử dụng liên từ “however” hoặc “nevertheless” để liên kết hai câu cho sẵn. 1. Mrs Smith loves her children so much. However, she’s sometimes very strict. 2. We can go there by bus. Nevertheless, it is not the only way. 3. Jim is good at English.Nevertheless, he is not the best student. 4. My new phone costs a lot of money to buy.However, it isn’t as good as I expected. 5. It’s hard to find a parking lot near here on Sunday. Nevertheless, I think we can find one. 6. My mother wants to go to Paris in this summer. However, my dad wants to go to Berlin. 7. Jane doesn’t like salads. Nevertheless, she likes vegetables. 8. My father loves watching football match. However, he never plays football. Bài 8: Hoàn thành câu với một trong những từ nối “although/ despite/ however” sao cho thích hợp. 1. Despite the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible. Although the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible. The restaurant has a good reputation. However, the food was terrible. 2. Although it didn’t stop raining, we didn’t cancel our picnic. Despite the rain, we didn’t cancel our picnic. It didn’t stop raining. We didn’t cancel our picnic, however. 3. Mary still bought the watch, although it had a high price. Mary still bought the watch despite its high price. The watch had a high price. Mary, however bought it. 4. Despite the fact that I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me. Although I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.
20. I was late for school. My teacher didn’t punish me, however 5. Despite I invited Jim to my party, he didn’t come. Although my invitation to the party, Jim didn’t come. I invited Jim to the party. However,he didn’t come. 6. I don’t want to watch this film despite it has many good reviews. I don’t want to watcht this film although its good reviews. The film has many good reviews. I don’t want to watch it, however. 7. Despite there are many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream. Although many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream. There are many challenges.However, Tom won’t give up his dream. 8. Despite I studied very hard, I failed the exam. Although studying very hard, I failed the exam. I studied very hard. However I failed the exam. Bài 9: Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng. 1. We adore winter ___ the cold. A. in spite of B. although C. however 2. She went to bed early___ she didn’t finish her work. A. despite B. although C. however 3. ___ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish. A. in spite B. despite C. however 4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, ___. A. despite B. although C. however 5. ___ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work. A. despite B. although C. however 6. The athlete completed the race ___ his pain. A. despite B. although C. nevertheless 7. Jane looks pretty. She, ___, seems to lack personality. A. despite B. although C. nevertheless 8. ___ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope. A. despite B. although C. however 9. ___ of his bad luck, he won the medal. A. in spite B. despite C. however 10. He is friendly ___ the fact that he’s very famous.
21. A. despite B. although C. however Bài 10: Nối cột A với cột B sao cho thích hợp. A B 1. Although I have many friends, a. However, I admire her courage. 2. I didn’t wake up late b. Nevertheless, he is good at Literature 3. I don’t really like Mary. c. Living in it, however, is very comfortable. 4. Their project was finally successful d. he didn’t skip the class. 5. Tom is not good at science subjects. e. although my alarm clock didn’t go off. 6. In spite of his headache, f. I feel lonely sometimes 7. My apartment is quite small. g. despite all the obstacles 8. I rarely go travelling h. although many friends want to travel with me. 1-f 2-e 3-a 4. -g 5-b 6-d 7. -c 8. -h Bài 11: Gạch chân lỗi sai trong câu và viết lại cho đúng. 1. Despite of the film’s amazing effects, its plot is not so appealing. => Despite the film’s amazing effects, its plot is not so appealing. 2. However she doesn’t look very beautiful, she has a kind heart. =>Athough she doesn’t look very beautiful, she has a kind heart. 3. In spite that I don’t like her way of talking, I appreciate her effort. =>Although I don’t like her way of talking, I appreciate her effort. 4. My brother isn’t very young, nevertheless, he talks like a middle-aged woman. =>My brother isn’t very young. Nevertheless, he talks like a middle-aged woman. 5. Although the fact that Mary’s recently moved to this city, she is so familiar with it. =>Despite the fact that Mary’s recently moved to this city, she is so familiar with it. 6. I often eat fastfood. It is not, however, good for my health. =>I often eat fastfood. It, however, is not good for my health. 7. My brother wants to travel around the world. Although he can’t afford it.
22. =>My brother wants to travel around the world. However, he can’t afford it. 8. I try to spare some time for my children. I am very busy, although. =>I try to spare some time for my children. I am very busy, however.  BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO Bài 12: Sử dụng tính từ đuôi “ed” hoặc “-ing” tạo thành từ những động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành những câu dưới đây. Disappoint Irritate Frighten Surprise Bore Tire Stun Interest Move Excite 1. I found the last scene of the movie so moving that I was close to tears. 2. The team lost the match and they were disappointed with themselves. 3. We were all surprised by the stunning view of the mountain. 4. She told me she was very tired although she didn’t do anything. 5. I found the way she looks at me very irritating. 6. Did you see that horror film? It was so frightening. 7. We’d be interested to hear your views on this topic. 8. The history class was very boring. I almost fell asleep. 9. Everyone was excited about the upcoming feast. 10. It’s not surprising that they fail the test. They didn’t study hard. Bài 13: Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi so với câu thứ nhất, sử dụng từ gợi ý trong ngoặc. 1.Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite) => Despite traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time. 2. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having) => Despite having enough money, I don’t want to buy a new computer 3. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (spite) => In spite of not living far away from school, both of them usually go to school late 4. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness) => Despite his sickness, my brother still went to school yesterday.
23. 5. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking) => Despite looking healthy, he has a weak heart. 6. Despite the fact that Louis is not so rich, he often does charity. (although) => Although Louis is not so rich, he often does charity. 7. In spite of the awful weather, we enjoyed our party last night. (although) => Although the weather was awful, we enjoyed our party last night. 8. She goes shopping every week although she has many clothes. (having) => She goes shopping every week despite many clothes. Bài 14: Điền “although/ despite/ in spite of” vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành những câu sau. 1. Although Peter was not invited to the party, he was the first to come. 2. Althoughh he promises he won’t tell lie again, I won’t trust him anymore. 3. This is an old car. However it’s very reliable. 4. I am exhausted after school. However, I will help mom do housework. 5. Ted is only 6 years old. However ,he can play the piano very well. 6. She bought that sweater despite/ in spite of its high price. 7. They rushed to the cinema. However, they were too late. 8. Although Sally hates crowded places, we’ve invited her to the prom. 9. I didn’t like her rude behavior. However, I said nothing. 10. Despite/ In spite of working slowly, he rarely makes mistakes. 11. I do exercise every day. I haven’t lost any weight, however. 12. My father tried to lift the box. However, it was too heavy. 13. We won the game despite/ in spite of having lost two players. 14. I called Jane four times. However, she didn’t answer me. 15. He wants to be a famous actor. However, his parents wants him to be a doctor. Bài 15: Dựa vào những từ cho sẵn, hãy viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh. 1.Although Anna does not look serious, she is worried now. 2. In spite of getting up late this morning, I did not miss the bus 3. Despite having no money, we will go shopping tomorrow. 4. Although the book was thick, Jane finished it yesterday. 5. Jim had a serious car accident last month. Howver, he recover quickly. 6. Although I am fascinated to know the result, I pretend I do not care. 7. Jim does not usually like sci-fi movies. Nevertheless, this one be exception.
24. 8. Although it is sunny, I bring an umbrella with me. Bài 16: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng. When I was a kid, my parents (1)___ take me to the movie theater. When I went there for the first time, I was (2)___ how big the screen was. The sound system was awesome (3)___. (4)___ I didn’t remember the exact name of the first movie I watched in the cinema, I remembered that it was a cartoon. During the whole movie, everyone laughed a lot at the (5)___ characters. (6)___, the last scene was so (7)___ that I almost cried. When I grow up, I often go to the cinema with my friends to get (8)___ after hard working hours. 1. A. didn’t B. was C. used to D. were 2. A. amaze B. amazing C. amazed D. amazed 3. A. too B. either C. and D. so 4. A. However B. Although C. Despite D. But 5. A. entertain B. entertaining C. entertained D. entertains 6. A. However B. Although C. Despite D. But 7. A. move B. moving C. moved D. moves 8. A. relax B. relaxing C. relaxed D. relaxes Bài 17: Đọc bài đọc sau và khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng. Do you know a mouse which typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves? Yes, it must be Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most recognizable characters. He was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at the Walt Disney Studios in 1928 and has been the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company. Mickey often appears alongside his girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, his friend Donald Duck and Goofy, and his nemesis Pete. Mickey officially made its first public appearance in the short film Steamboat Willie (1928). It was one of the first sound cartoons. He went on to appear in over 130 films, including The Band Concert (1935), Brave Little Tailor (1938). Mickey appeared mostly in short films, but also occasionally in feature-length films. Ten of Mickey’s cartoons were nominated for the Academy Award Best Animated Short Film. One of these cartoons, Lend a Paw, won the ward in 1942. In 1978, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. . 1. What does Micket Mouse typically wear? A. red shorts B. large yellow shoes,a nd white gloves C. both A and B 2. What is the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company? A. Walt Disney B. Ub Iwerks C. Mickey 3. When did Mickey officially debut?
25. A. 1928 B. 1935 C. 1938 4. How many Mickey’s cartoons won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film? A. ten B. one C. none 5. When did Mickey become the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? A. 1938 B. 1940 C. 1978