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________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

LEARN THIS! even though and even if

1 Even though expresses a fact, something real. It means 'despite the fact that...'

Even though John’s house is small, he loves it.

2 Even if refers to an imaginary situation. It means 'despite the possibility that... '

Even if John won the lottery, he wouldn't buy a bigger house.

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LEARN THIS! mặc dù và thậm chí nếu

1 Even diễn tả một sự thật, một điều gì đó có thật. Nó có nghĩa là 'mặc dù thực tế là...'

Mặc dù nhà của John nhỏ nhưng anh ấy rất thích nó.

2 Ngay cả khi đề cập đến một tình huống tưởng tượng. Nó có nghĩa là 'mặc dù có khả năng... '

Ngay cả khi John trúng số, anh ấy cũng sẽ không mua một căn nhà lớn hơn.

6 Read the Learn this! box. Then find examples of the rules in the essay.

(Đọc phần Learn this! Sau đó tìm ví dụ về các quy tắc trong bài luận.)

2. Choose the correct answer. (Chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

1. Though/Unless John was busy, he still managed to attend his grandma's longevity celebration.

2. It wasn't very crowded in the city centre since/although the St Patrick's Day parade was taking place.

3. I will attend Carnevale provided that/although I'm in Venice when it takes place.

4. We will go to the park after the Viking Festival if/unless it doesn't rain.

5. We will get to the wedding on time unless/as long as we don't hit heavy traffic.

3. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets. Write in your notebook.

(Kết hợp các câu sau dùng các từ trong ngoặc. Viết vào vở của bạn.)

1. The festival was held in a small town. It attracted tourists from all over the world. (though)

2. There were huge crowds at the Songkran celebration. Tom still managed to find his friends. (although)

3. We will attend the Dia de los Muertos parade. The weather is nice. (provided that)

4. Ann took a jumper with her to the outdoor celebration. It might get cold later. (in case)

5. You can't see the fireworks display at the festival very well. It's dark outside. (unless)

5. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences expressing concession.

(Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành các câu chỉ sự nhượng bộ.)

1. Although/ Despite there are numerous pluses to rural life, there are also considerable minuses.

2. Even though / Despite life in the country can be quiet, there is usually a strong sense of community in smaller villages.

3. For those who love the outdoors, there is plenty to do in the countryside in spite of/ although the lack of clubs, galleries and cinemas.

4. Although / Despite the air is clean and the noise is minimal, there is little entertainment in the country.

5. Finally, country life allows for clean and healthy living close to nature despite / even though the distance from the amenities of the city.

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We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.

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______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.

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_______she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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______her poorness, she feels happy.

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_____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.

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In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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The children slept well, despite _____.

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_______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.  

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______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

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____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

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Though _______, they are good friends.

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_____ he was in poor health, he worked just as hard as everyone else.  

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True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often.

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_______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

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_________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

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Bob has been working very hard these days. ________, he can’t afford to buy a new car.

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________ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.

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In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

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Ann: Have you decided to get the job?

Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major.

It is not an interesting job,________ the salary is very good.