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I.Choose the correct answer:

1. All critics said film was really ; nevertheless, I was so _____ that I saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting – boring B. boring – interesting
C. interested - bored D. boring - interested
2. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Nevertheless
3. In spite of the silly , many people enjoyed that comedy.
A. actor B. scene C. character D. plot
4. Although the acting is wonderful, the ending is very .
A. exciting B. fantastic C. interesting D. boring
5. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; , it was not a big success
A. although B. however C. but D. because
6. Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.
A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Because
7. Who is going to the Oscar for Best Actor this year?
A. get B. take C. win D. pass
8. The film Titanic was the most successful – it $1.750 million and eleven Oscars.
A. did - got B. made - won C. won - made D. got - did
9. Charlie Chaplin was the most famous of the silent films.
A. star B. acting C. plot D. scene
10. Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts are the best-paid actresses – both $20 million for their last films.
A. took B. did C. paid D. earned

II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
11. A. dived B. flied C. looked D. loved
12. A. watched B. washed C. kissed D. waited
13. A. stayed B. hated C. needed D disappointed
14. A. performed B. acted C. moved D. cycled
15. A. walked B. talked C. danced D. carried

III. Read the following passage, and then choose the correct answers: true (T), or false (F).
Hung King Anniversary
The Hung King Temple Festival is annually held from 8th to the 11th days of the third lunar month. The main festival day is on the 10th day of the third lunar March, on which the National Assembly has approved Vietnamese working people to annually have one more national holiday to mark the anniversary of the Hung King’s death. Every year, on this traditional occasion, Vietnamese people worldwide join their brothers and sisters in spirit to observe Vietnam National Day in commemoration of their ancestors. The main ceremony takes place at the Hung Temple on Nghia Linh Mountain in Phong Chau District, Phu Tho Province, about 85km northwest of Hanoi. The Hung King Temple Festival is one of the most important and sacred festivals of the Vietnamese people, deeply imbedded in the minds of every Vietnamese citizen, regardless of where they originated from.

16. The King Hung Anniversary is yearly held at the first half of the T F
third lunar month.
17. It has become one of the national holidays recently. T F
18. The Vietnamese show their respect to the ancestors on this occasion. T F
19. The ceremony only takes place at the Hung Temple in Phu Tho Province. T F
20. The Hung King Temple Festival is mostly for entertainment. T F

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Question 4. Choose the correct answers. 6.All critics said film was really ______; nevertheless, I was so ______ that I saw it from beginning to end. A. interesting – boring B. boring – interesting C. interested - bored D. boring - interested 7. ______ having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident. A. Despite B. Although C.However D. Nevertheless 8. In spite of the silly ______, many people enjoyed that comedy. A. actor B. scene C. character D. plot 9. Although the...
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Question 4. Choose the correct answers.

6.All critics said film was really ______; nevertheless, I was so ______ that I saw it from beginning to end.

A. interesting – boring B. boring – interesting

C. interested - bored D. boring - interested

7. ______ having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.

A. Despite B. Although C.However D. Nevertheless

8. In spite of the silly ______, many people enjoyed that comedy.

A. actor B. scene C. character D. plot

9. Although the acting is wonderful, the ending is very ______

A. exciting B. fantastic C. interesting D. boring

10. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; ______, it was not a big success

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

11. ______ Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.

A. Although B. Despite C.However D. Because

12.Who is going to ______ the Oscar for Best Actor this year?

A. get B. take C. win D. pass

13. The film Titanic was the most successful – it ______ $1.750 million and ______ eleven Oscars.

A. did - got B. made – won C. won - made D. got - did

14. Charlie Chaplin was the most famous ______ of the silent films.

A. star B. acting C. plot D. scene

15. Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts are the best-paid actresses – both ______ $20 million for their last films.

A. took B. did C. paid D. earned

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Question 4. Choose the correct answers.

6.All critics said film was really ______; nevertheless, I was so ______ that I saw it from beginning to end.

A. interesting – boring B. boring – interesting

C. interested - bored D. boring - interested

7. ______ having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.

A. Despite B. Although C.However D. Nevertheless

8. In spite of the silly ______, many people enjoyed that comedy.

A. actor B. scene C. character D. plot

9. Although the acting is wonderful, the ending is very ______

A. exciting B. fantastic C. interesting D. boring

10. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; ______, it was not a big success

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

11. ______ Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.

A. Although B. Despite C.However D. Because

12.Who is going to ______ the Oscar for Best Actor this year?

A. get B. take C. win D. pass

13. The film Titanic was the most successful – it ______ $1.750 million and ______ eleven Oscars.

A. did - got B. made – won C. won - made D. got - did

14. Charlie Chaplin was the most famous ______ of the silent films.

A. star B. acting C. plot D. scene

15. Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts are the best-paid actresses – both ______ $20 million for their last films.

A. took B. did C. paid D. earned

I. complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 1.There were lively New Year.....all over the town( celebrate) 2. The hall looked very.......with its Christmas free(festival) 3.There are many........ different between the two communities(culture) 4.She gave a wonderful........as the Iron Lady -the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher(perform) 5.When we heard She'd got the job, we all went off for a.........drink(celebrate) II. Choose the...
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I. complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1.There were lively New Year.....all over the town( celebrate)

2. The hall looked very.......with its Christmas free(festival)

3.There are many........ different between the two communities(culture)

4.She gave a wonderful........as the Iron Lady -the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher(perform)

5.When we heard She'd got the job, we all went off for a.........drink(celebrate)

II. Choose the correct answers

6. All critics said the film was really..........Nevertheless,I was so .......that I sew it from beginning to end

A. Interesting-boring

B. Boring-interesting

C. Interested-bored

D. Boring-interested

7............having a happy ending, the first stars with a terrible accident

A. Despite

B. Although

C. However

D. Nevertheless

8. Who is going to..........the Oscar for Best Actor this year ?

A. Get

B. Take

C. Win

D. Pass

9. Although the acting is wonderful, the ending is very.........

A. Exciting

B. Fantastic

C. Boring

D. Interesting

10. They spent a huge amounf of money on the film...........,it was not a big success

A. Although

B. However

C. But

D. Because

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1. I was __________ to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize. A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting 2. The film was so __________. However my father saw it from beginning to end. A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating 3. We were __________ with the latest film of that director. A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy 4. We like the film very much. The __________ are unforgettable and the plot gripping. A. character B....
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1. I was __________ to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize.
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
2. The film was so __________. However my father saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
3. We were __________ with the latest film of that director.
A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy
4. We like the film very much. The __________ are unforgettable and the plot gripping.
A. character B. acting C. style D. action
5. I have never felt as __________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible
6. Not many people went to see the film; __________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. although B. but C. despite D. however
7. Let’s go to the Victor Cinema. I’m sure you’ll find the film __________.
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
8. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ___________ being very tired.
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
9. ____________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although
10. Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a _____________ film – I was laughing from beginning to the end.
A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious
11. __________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film.
A. Such B. However C. Despite D. With
12. A___________ is a film that shows real life events or stories.
A. documentary B. thriller C. comedy D. action
13. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday __________ feeling very tired.
A. although B. So C. In spite of D. but
14. The end of the film was so _____________ that many people cried.
A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D. moving
15. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.
A. but B. although C. despite D. in spite of
16. A ___________ is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.
A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror
17. I enjoy the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. so B. yet C. although D. in spite of
18. I found the book so ____________ that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. tiring D. boring
19. __________ he spent too much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although
20. We found the plot of the film__________.
A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

II.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
1. A. delivered B. clicked C. promised D. picked
2. A. needed B. developed C. wanted D. included
3. A. liked B. washed C. loved D. jumped
4. A. acting B. actor C. address D. action
5. A. comedy B. pollute C. shocked D. long

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8 tháng 5 2019

1. I was __________ to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize.
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
2. The film was so __________. However my father saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
3. We were __________ with the latest film of that director.
A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy
4. We like the film very much. The __________ are unforgettable and the plot gripping.
A. character B. acting C. style D. action
5. I have never felt as __________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible
6. Not many people went to see the film; __________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. although B. but C. despite D. however
7. Let’s go to the Victor Cinema. I’m sure you’ll find the film __________.
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
8. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ___________ being very tired.
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
9. ____________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although
10. Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a _____________ film – I was laughing from beginning to the end.
A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious
11. __________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film.
A. Such B. However C. Despite D. With
12. A___________ is a film that shows real life events or stories.
A. documentary B. thriller C. comedy D. action
13. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday __________ feeling very tired.
A. although B. So C. In spite of D. but
14. The end of the film was so _____________ that many people cried.
A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D. moving
15. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.
A. but B. although C. despite D. in spite of
16. A ___________ is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.
A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror
17. I enjoy the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. so B. yet C. although D. in spite of
18. I found the book so ____________ that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. tiring D. boring
19. __________ he spent too much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although
20. We found the plot of the film__________.
A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

II.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
1. A. delivered B. clicked C. promised D. picked
2. A. needed B. developed C. wanted D. included
3. A. liked B. washed C. loved D. jumped
4. A. acting B. actor C. address D. action
5. A. comedy B. pollute C. shocked D. long

I.Choose the correct answers: 1.We went out _____ it was raining. A. although B. because C. however D. despite 2. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although 3. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early being very tired. A. despite of B. in spite of C. although D. because of 4. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics. A. however B. despite C. but D. although 5. having a happy...
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I.Choose the correct answers:

1.We went out _____ it was raining.
A. although B. because C. however D. despite

2. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

3. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early being very tired.

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

4. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics.

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

5. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.

A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Nevertheless

6. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; , it was not a big success.

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

7. Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.

A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Because

8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday _________ feeling very tired.

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

9. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ___________nobody in my family liked it.

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

10. We didn't find it funny___________it was a comedy.

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

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I.Choose the correct answers:

1.We went out __although ___ it was raining.
A. although B. because C. however D. despite

2. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

3. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early being very tired.

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

4. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics.

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

5. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.

A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Nevertheless

6. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; , it was not a big success.

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

7. Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.

A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Because

8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday _________ feeling very tired.

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

9. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ___________nobody in my family liked it.

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

10. We didn't find it funny___________it was a comedy.

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

II. Find which word does not belong to each group. 6. A. interesting B. exhausting C. tired D. exciting 7. A. actor B. comedy C. director D. editor 8. A. entertaining B. exciting C. shocking D. acting 9. A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. although 10. A. plot B. documentary C. horror D. thriller III. Choose the correct answer. 11. A is a film that shows real life events or stories. A. action B. documentary C. thriller D. comedy 12. I found the book so that I couldn’t put it...
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II. Find which word does not belong to each group.

6. A. interesting B. exhausting C. tired D. exciting

7. A. actor B. comedy C. director D. editor

8. A. entertaining B. exciting C. shocking D. acting

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

10. A. plot B. documentary C. horror D. thriller

III. Choose the correct answer.

11. A is a film that shows real life events or stories.

A. action B. documentary C. thriller D. comedy

12. I found the book so that I couldn’t put it down.

A. gripping B. boring C. tiring D. shocking

13. A is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.

A. horror B. sci-fi C. comedy D. documentary

14. The end of the film was so that many people cried.

A. shocking B. moving C. exciting D. boring

15. Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a film - I was laughing from beginning to end.

A. hilarious B. violent C. scary D. moving

16. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

17. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early being very tired.

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

18. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics.

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

19. We found the plot of the film .

A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

20. We were with the latest film of that director.

A. satisfy B. satisfying C. satisfactory D. satisfied

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21 tháng 2 2020

6 Tired

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10 documentary

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27 tháng 1 2022

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We were _________ with the latest film of that director A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy Not many people went to see the film;______ it received good reviews from critics A. although B. but C. despite D. however Last night, I didn't go to bed early _____ being very tired A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of ________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big success A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although Mr. Bean's Holiday is a...
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We were _________ with the latest film of that director

A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy

Not many people went to see the film;______ it received good reviews from critics

A. although B. but C. despite D. however

Last night, I didn't go to bed early _____ being very tired

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

________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big success

A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although

Mr. Bean's Holiday is a ______ film - I was laughing from beginning to the end

A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious

A______is a film that tries to make audiences laugh

A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror

The end of the film was so ____ that many people cried

A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D, moving

A_____ is a film that shows real life events or stories

A.documentary B.thriller C. comedy D. action

I found the book so _____ that I couldn't put it down

A.gripping B.shocking C. tiring D. boring

___________he spent too much money on the film, it wasn't a bia success

A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although

We found the plot of the film _________

A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

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20 tháng 1 2018

We were _________ with the latest film of that director

A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy

Not many people went to see the film;______ it received good reviews from critics

A. although B. but C. despite D. however

Last night, I didn't go to bed early _____ being very tired

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

________ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big success

A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although

Mr. Bean's Holiday is a ______ film - I was laughing from beginning to the end

A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious

A______is a film that tries to make audiences laugh

A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror

The end of the film was so ____ that many people cried

A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D, moving

A_____ is a film that shows real life events or stories

A.documentary B.thriller C. comedy D. action

I found the book so _____ that I couldn't put it down

A.gripping B.shocking C. tiring D. boring

___________he spent too much money on the film, it wasn't a bia success

A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although

We found the plot of the film _________

A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting

Chọn đáp án đúng để điền vào chỗ trống : 1. ................... he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite 2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ...................... nobody in my family liked it A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so 3. We didn't find it funny ................... it was a comedy A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but 4. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday ..........................
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Chọn đáp án đúng để điền vào chỗ trống :

1. ................... he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success

A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite

2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ...................... nobody in my family liked it

A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so

3. We didn't find it funny ................... it was a comedy

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

4. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday ....................... feeling very tired

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

5. ................... careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film

A. With B. Homever C. Such D. Despite

6. Let's go to the Victor Cinema. I'm sure you'll find the film ........................

A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting

7. I have never felt as ................. as I did when I watched the horror film

A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible

8. We like the film very much. The ................. are unforgettable and the plot is gripping

A. characters B. acting C. style D. action

9. The film was so ................... However, my father saw it from beginning to end

A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating

10. I was ................... to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize

A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting

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15 tháng 1 2017

Chọn đáp án đúng để điền vào chỗ trống :

1. ................... he spent much money on the film, it wasn't a big success

A. Even B. But C. Although D. Despite

2. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ...................... nobody in my family liked it

A. although B. yet C. in spite of D. so

3. We didn't find it funny ................... it was a comedy

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

4. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday ....................... feeling very tired

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

5. ................... careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film

A. With B. Homever C. Such D. Despite

6. Let's go to the Victor Cinema. I'm sure you'll find the film ........................

A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting

7. I have never felt as ................. as I did when I watched the horror film

A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible

8. We like the film very much. The ................. are unforgettable and the plot is gripping

A. characters B. acting C. style D. action

9. The film was so ................... However, my father saw it from beginning to end

A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating

10. I was ................... to learn that the director of that gripping film has won the first prize

A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepya. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.a. Although b. However c. And d. So3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fata. however b. but c. in spite of d. and4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so5. ………………………being...
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Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of

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8 tháng 5 2020

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from cris.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of