Ex2: Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi
1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite/ In spite of__NOT BEING an intelligent student, Nam can learn very fast.
2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of__ BEING rich, Hoa could buy that house .
3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of__ the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school.
4. His father asked him to stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of_ his sickness, his father asked him to stay at home .
5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of__ an accident, I was late.
6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of__ her bad grades, she failed the University entrance exam .
7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
=> Despite__having a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying theTivi.
=> Because_
9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite/ In spite of__ ,…..
10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of_
11. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
=> Despite______________________________________________
12. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
=> In spite ______________________________________________
13. Trang Anh is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.
=> Despite_____________________________________________
14. He has health problems. He is always smiling.
=> In spite_____________________________________________
15. Kieu Anh got good marks. The exam was difficult.
=> Despite ______________________________________________