Bài 1
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
Lời giải chi tiết:
|
1. c |
2. a |
3. c |
4. a |
5. b |
Bài 2
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.
Lời giải chi tiết:
1. We enjoyed the festival despite the rain.
(Chúng tôi tận hưởng lễ hội mặc dù trời mưa.)
2. He had serious pain in his arm;Nevertheless, he completed the boat race.
(Anh ấy bị đau nghiêm trọng ở tay anh ấy; Tuy nhiên, anh ấy đã hoàn thành cuộc đua thuyền.)
3. Although we threw water on each other, we didn’t relly know each other.
(Mặc dù chúng tôi ném nước vào nhau, chúng tôi thật sự không biết nhau.)
4. We played well. However, we didn’t win the game.
(Chúng tôi chơi tốt. Tuy nhiên, chúng tôi không thắng trận đó.)
5. I had a terrible headache. Nevertheless, we had a great time at the beach.
(Tôi bị đau đầu. Tuy nhiên, chúng tôi đã có một thời gian tuyệt vời tại biển.)
Bài 3
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)
Lời giải chi tiết:
2. We enjoyed our holiday. Nevertheless, it rained every day.
(Chúng tôi tận hưởng ngày lễ. Tuy nhiên, trời mưa hàng ngày.)
3. The bad weather. Nevertheless, all rowing teams did really well.
(Thời tiết xấu. Tuy nhiên, tất cả các đội chèo thuyền đã làm rất tốt.)
4. Kim was not very well. However, she danced the whole night.
(Kim không giỏi lắm. Tuy nhiên, cô ấy nhảy suốt đêm.)
5. Although it is light rain, we followed the lantern parade for an hour.
(Mặc dù trời mưa nhẹ, chúng tôi vẫn rước đèn trung thu trong 1 giờ.)
