4.Match 1–4 with a–d.

(Ghép 1–4 với a – d.)

1 Everybody speaksEnglish in class, but …                  a. only a few peopleread in a second language.

2 Everybody reads intheir own language.However, ….   b. songs in Englishare more difficultto understand.

3 Everybody listensto songs in English.However, ….       c. everybody islearning English.

4 A few people knowthree languages, but …                d. nobody speaksEnglish outsideclass.

 

5.Find the word although in the second text. What is it used for?

(Tìm từ although trong văn bản thứ hai. Nó được dùng để làm gì?)

Their business was different, but it was meaningful tothe environment.

(Công việc của họ khác nhau, nhưng nó rất có ý nghĩa đối với môi trường.)

6.Combine the two sentences using although and but.

(Kết hợp hai câu bằng cách sử dụng although (mặc dù) và but (nhưng).)

1 She is a little girl. She is helpful.

2 Many collectors want to own her toys. She does not want to sell them.

3.Look at pages 27 and 46 again, then fill in the blanks with 3 different words: Although,

however and but.

(Xem lại trang 27 và 46, sau đó điền vào chỗ trống 3 từ khác nhau: Mặc dù, tuy nhiên và nhưng.)

1 We use fossil fuels in our daily life, ………….. they are limited and cause pollution.

2 We use fossil fuels in our daily life; ………….., they are limited and cause pollution.

3 ………….. we use fossil fuels in our daily life, they are limited and cause pollution.

 a. Read about using conjunctions. Then, read Anna’s paragraph again and underline the ideas linked with conjunctions.

(Đọc về việc sử dụng các liên từ. Sau đó, đọc lại đoạn văn của Anna và gạch chân các ý tưởng liên quan đến các liên từ.)

b. Read and circle Yes or No.

(Đọc và khoanh tròn có hoặc không.)

1. Can we use however to contrast ideas in one sentence?

2. Do we use a comma ( , ) after however when it’s at the start of a sentence?

3. Do sentences a. and b. have the same meaning?

4. Do we use although to contrast ideas in two sentences?

5. Do we use a comma between the two ideas when although is the first word?

6. Do we use a comma in the sentence when although is between the two ideas?

7. Can we use however in the middle of the second sentence?

c. Underline and correct the mistakes. Then, rewrite the correct sentences with however and although in your notebook.

(gạch chân và sửa lỗi sai. Sau đó, viết lại câu đúng với “however” và “although” vào vở.)

1. I want to study abroad. Although, it is very expensive. 

2. Although she could speak French. Her writing was bad. 

3. However, he liked Italy, he was lonely. 

4. Ben wanted to study in France however his French was bad.

4. Join the sentences using the words in brackets.

(Nối các câu bằng các từ trong ngoặc.)

1. They left on time. They missed the train. (however)

They left on time. However, they missed the train.

2. He visited the gift shop. He didn’t buy anything. (although)

3. I want to keep a cat. My parents don’t agree. (however)

4. It will rain. They will go camping. (although)

5. It was a very nice jumper. It was too expensive. (however)

5. Fill in each gap with and, or, but, so, because, although or however.

(Điền các từ và, hoặc, vì vậy, bởi vì, mặc dù hoặc tuy nhiên)

1. ________  we have got recycling bins outside our houses, we can’t put batteries in them.

2. She didn’t want use her car, ________ she went to the food bank on foot.

3. They didn’t come to the beach ________ it rained.

4. Fiona wanted to join the local animal shelter. ________, she couldn’t be there in the afternoons.

5. The street was full of rubbish, ________ they decided to clean it.

6. I went camping with my classmates last weekend ________ we had a great time. 

7. Liam lives in a big city, ________ he loves the life in the countryside. 

8. We’re free this morning. Let’s go for a walk ________ we can play badminton in the park. 

2. Read the text below. Underline although and despite. Answer the questions below.

(Đọc văn bản dưới đây. Gạch chân although và despite và trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.)

My friend, Nam and I love helping out at local shops. We want to make a difference to our neighborhood despite our young age. Mr. Hoàng, my neighbour, works at a bookshop. He needs our help when his shop is crowded. Although we don’t ask him for money, he sometimes offers us some change or lets us read comics for free. Sometimes, we go to the nearby florist’s to help Mrs.Phương clean up, too. She works hard to raise money for poor children.

Tạm dịch:

Bạn tôi là Nam và tôi thích phụ giúp mọi người buôn bán tại các cửa hàng trong địa phương. Chúng tôi muốn tạo ra sự khác biệt cho khu phố của mình dù tuổi của chúng tôi còn trẻ. Ông Hoàng, hàng xóm của tôi, làm việc ở một hiệu sách. Ông ấy cần sự giúp đỡ của chúng tôi khi cửa hàng của ông ấy đông khách. Mặc dù chúng tôi không yêu cầu ông ấy đưa tiền, nhưng đôi khi ông ấy cũng cho chúng tôi một chút tiền lẻ hoặc cho chúng tôi đọc truyện tranh miễn phí. Đôi khi, chúng tôi cũng đến cửa hàng bán hoa gần đó để giúp bà Phương dọn dẹp. Bà ấy làm việc rất vất vả để quyên góp tiền cho trẻ em nghèo.

1. What does Mr.Hoàng sometimes offer the kids?

(Ông Hoàng thỉnh thoảng cho bọn trẻ những gì?)

2. Why does Mrs. Phương work hard?

(Tại sao bà Phương phải làm việc vất vả như vậy?)

3. Study the Grammar box. Complete the sentences below, using although and despite / in spite of. 

(Học khung ngữ pháp. Hoàn thành các câu dưới đây, sử dụng although và despite/ in spite of)

1. ____________my father was late for work, he stopped to buy a newspaper at the newsagent's. 
2.  The shopping centre will be closed__________ its owner's attempt to rebuild it. 
3. _________my mum's efforts, she still spends more money on clothes than she expected. 
4. Living in the city is expensive___________some people can earn more money. 
5. The shoe shop only sells a few pairs of shoes each day_________ its special offers at this time of the year. 

4. In pairs, use your own ideas to complete the following sentences.

(Làm việc theo cặp, sử dụng ý tưởng của riêng em để hoàn thành các câu sau đây.)

1.  I don't like going to the butcher's, although__________.
2. The bakery is very crowded despite ______________.
3. Despite her old age,______________. 
4. Although the greengrocer was very friendly,______________.

5. In groups of four, talk about the shopping habits of your family. Use although and despite.

(Làm việc theo nhóm 4 người, nói về thói quen mua sắm của gia đình bạn. Sử dụng although và despite.)

My mum often goes to the butcher's every morning to buy some meat. Although she wakes up early, she often goes there when it is already crowded....

(Mẹ tôi thường đến cửa hàng thịt mỗi sáng để mua một ít thịt. Dù đã dậy sớm nhưng khi bà ấy đến đó khi thì tiệm đã đông đúc rồi ….)

2. Find more expressions used to compare ideas in Exercise 1.

(Tìm thêm các biểu thức dùng để so sánh các ý trong bài tập 1.)

3. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences. Listen and check. 

(Hãy tạo một câu trong số hai. Sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc trong các câu của bạn. Nghe và kiểm tra lại.)

1. My grandfather passed on some traditional stories to my aunt. She forgot them. (however) 

________________________________________________________

2. They held an interesting ceremony in Osaka. Not many tourists came. (nevertheless) 

________________________________________________________

3. Many relatives came home for Christmas. I didn't enjoy the celebration very much. (however) 

________________________________________________________

4. It rained. The fireworks display was great. (nevertheless).

________________________________________________________

4. Underline the correct option among the bold words.

(Gạch chân phương án đúng trong số các từ in đậm.)

1. I am able to easily travel in Mexico however/ although/ despite I don't speak the Spanish 

2. However/Although / Despite I had never been to Tét Festival before, I recognized it from the photograph. 

3. She wasn't very happy although/ despite / nevertheless the festive celebration and the dancing. 

4. Although / In spite of their beauty, I don't really enjoy fireworks that much. They're too loud for me. 

5. We didn't join in any Songkran celebrations; however / although/ despite, we were in Bangkok during the Thai New Year.

Grammar

 1. Combine the two sentences, using although / though.

(Kết hợp hai câu, sử dụng "although / though".)

Example:

She watched the film twice. She didn't understand the film. 

(Cô ấy đã xem bộ phim hai lần. Cô ấy không hiểu nội dung của bộ phim đó.)

→ Although / Though she watched the film twice, she didn't understand it. 

(Mặc dù cô ấy đã xem bộ phim hai lần, cô ấy vẫn không hiểu nội dung của nó.)

→ She didn't understand the film although / though she watched it twice. 

(Cô ấy không hiểu nội dung bộ phim mặc dù cô ấy đã xem nó hai lần.)

1. The questions were very difficult. He solved them easily.

2. He was a great actor. He never played a leading role in a film.

3. They spent a lot of money on the film. The film wasn't a big success.

4. The film was a comedy. I didn't find it funny at all.

5. We played well. We couldn't win the match.

2. Complete the sentences, using although/ though or however.

(Hoàn thành các câu, sử dụng although / though hoặc however)

1. ________ the acting in the film was good, I didn't like its story. 

2. I felt really tired. ________, I went to see the film. 

3. I really enjoyed the new film________ most of my friends didn't like it.

4. He studied hard for the exam. ________ , he failed it.

5. Mai speaks English very well ________ her native language is Vietnamese. 

3. Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences. Then compare your sentences with a partner's.

(Sử dụng ý tưởng của riêng bạn để hoàn thành các câu sau. Sau đó so sánh câu của bạn với câu của bạn cùng lớp.)

1. I don't really like the film though _______.

2. He felt very well. However, _______.

3. The film was a great success. However, _______.

4. Although it rained all day, _______.

5. The music in the film was terrible. However, _______.

 4. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

(Chọn câu trả lời đúng trong các đáp án A, B hoặc C để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)

1. Mary overslept this morning _______ she went to bed early last night.

A. although

B. because

C. so

2.  _______ the sun is shining, it isn't very warm.

A. Because

B. However

C. Though

3. I don't like running,  _______  I like swimming.

A. but

B. so

C. however

4.  _______  the film was exciting, Jim fell asleep in the cinema.

A. However

B. Because

C. Although

5. The story of the film is silly.  _______,  many people still enjoyed it. 

A. However  

B. Though 

C. But

5. GAME Chain story

Work in groups. Develop a story using although / though.

(Làm việc nhóm. Phát triển một câu chuyện bằng cách sử dụng "although / though".)

Although it rained yesterday, ... (Mặc dù hôm qua trời mưa,...)

Example:

A: Although it rained yesterday, we went shopping. 

(Mặc dù hôm qua trời mưa nhưng chúng mình vẫn đi mua sắm.)

B: Although / Though we went shopping, we didn't buy anything. 

(Mặc dù chúng mình đã đi mua sắm, nhưng chúng mình không mua được gì cả.)

C: ...

Grammar

 4. Match the sentences or sentence halves in columns A and B.

(Nối các câu hoặc một vế câu trong cột A với B.)

1.Choose the correct words.

(Chọn từ đúng.)

All the students are learning languages. However/But most people don’t use them outside class.

(Tất cả các học sinh đang học ngoại ngữ. Tuy nhiên hầu hết mọi người không sử dụng chúng bên ngoài lớp học.)

1 A few students are studying German, however/but nobody is learning Italian.

2 Everybody is learning English. But/However, only a few students have an English dictionary.

3 I enjoy studying languages, but/however I’m not interested in science.

4 We want to learn Spanish. However,/But there isn’t a Spanish teacher at our school.

5 Nam watches English films, however/but he doesn’t use English websites.

6 Most people use English websites. But/However, only one or two people post comments.

2.Write sentences with but or however.

(Viết các câu sử dụng but hoặc or.)

I like history. I don’t like maths. (but)

(Tôi thích lịch sử. Tôi không thích toán học.)

I like history, but I don’t like maths.

(Tôi thích lịch sử, nhưng tôi không thích toán học.)

Most students in our class watch foreign films. Nobody watches foreign TV. (however)

(Hầu hết học sinh trong lớp chúng tôi đều xem phim nước ngoài. Không ai xem chương trình TV nước ngoài.)

Most students in our class watch foreign films. However, nobody watches foreign TV.

(Hầu hết học sinh trong lớp chúng tôi đều xem phim nước ngoài. Tuy nhiên, không có ai xem chương trình TV nước ngoài.)

1 She isn’t a big fan of French. She’s interested in Spanish. (but)

2 The English exam was difficult. I think I passed. (however)

3 They started learning Japanese. The classes were very expensive. (however)

4 We’re studying French. We can’t say very much. (but)

5 Toby’s in the classroom. He wants to be in the sports hall with his friends. (but)