III.Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

1._____ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.

2. I went to see the film _____ feeling really tired.

3.I really enjoyed the Water War_____ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.

4. ______ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.

5. ______ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

VI. Rearrange the following sentences

1. The story/ Although/ was/ the film/ good,/ didn^/t like/the acting/I

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2. gripping/the/film,/ because of/ slept/beginning/end/to/Tom/from

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3. in a/There/ big city/ used/ a lot of/ to/ road accidents.

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4. have to/wait for/You/the traffic lights/before/to turn green/ you/cross/the street

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5. donate/you/ food and clothes/Did/ to/ use to/ elderly people?

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VI. Rearrange the following sentences

1. The story/ Although/ was/ the film/ good,/ didn^/t like/the acting/I

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2. gripping/the/film,/ because of/ slept/beginning/end/to/Tom/from

- ________________________________________________________________________

3. in a/There/ big city/ used/ a lot of/ to/ road accidents.

- ________________________________________________________________________

4. have to/wait for/You/the traffic lights/before/to turn green/ you/cross/the street

- ________________________________________________________________________

5. donate/you/ food and clothes/Did/ to/ use to/ elderly people?

- ________________________________________________________________________

I. Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

1. ___ the story of the film was good, I didn't like the acting.

2. Iwent to see the film ___ feeling really tired.

3. Ireally enjoyed the Water War ___ most of my friends said it wasn't a very good film.

4. ___ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.

5. ___ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

9. ____________ being frightened by the images, Lan still liked the film so much.

A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. Nevertheless

10. __________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.

A. Because B. Since C. As D. Although

11. The play was so boring. ________, An saw it from beginning to end.

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

12. – “Do you like seeing a film?” – “_________________”

A. No, I don’t like it at all B. Sure. What film shall we see?

C. Who is in it? D. I’m sorry, I can’t.

13. ____________ is La Tomatina celebrated? – Every August.

A. Where B. Why C. When D. Which

14. My father liked the ____________ of that singer.

A.perform B. performer C. performance D. performing

15. ____________ is not very far from here to the harbour.

A.There B. It C. This D.That

2. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given

1. This is his frist role. His acting is excellent.

This is .....................................

2. The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great success

Despite .................................

3. It is a horror film. He laughed a lot.

Although ..............................

4. The story of the film wasn't good. I nejoyed the acting.

Although ...............................

5. I don't like but I agree that he's a good manager.

Although ...............................

6. His parents made him study hard for the exam.

He ......................................

7. Although she was succesful, she felt dissatisfied.

In spite of .................................

8. It snowed heavily, so we couldn't arrive home early.

The snow was so .................

9. I'm no better. I've taken the pill.

Even though .........................

I. Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1) It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. ( ALTHOUGH)

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2) The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. ( HOWEVER )

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3) She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. ( IN SPITE OF )

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4) This is his first role. His acting is excellent. ( NEVERTHELESS )

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5) The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great success. ( DESPITE )

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