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Further practice on unit 7 – Grammar & Vocabulary
<b>Choose the best answers</b>
1- a. renovation b. policy c. dissolve d. congress
2- a. great b. inflation c. trade d. stagnant
3- a. subsidy b. measure c. solve d. congress
4- a. encourage b. country c. ground d. young
5- a. reduced b. dissolved c. supposed d. encouraged
6- a. subsidies b. stagnant c. ethnic d. substantial
7- a. economy b. agriculture c. renovate d. guideline
8- a. reaffirm b. eliminate c. invest d. domestic
9- a. communist b. commend c. comment d. common
10- a. administrative b. productivity c. agricultural d. economic
11- We are committed ____ supporting democracy and reform in the region.
a. in b. of c. to d. for
12- The government adopted tax reforms which aimed ____ encouraging land development.
a. to b. at c. for d. in
13- The aim is to ____ a new political party.
a. set up b. stand for c. put on d. turn down
14- I want you to ____ these instructions exactly.
a. take up b. put out c. turn up d. carry out
15- Government often ____ decisively in major professional issues in medicine.
a. involves b. intervenes c. influences d. interrupt
16- The government avoided giving any ____ on pensions.
a. commitments b. comments c. commands d. complains
17- The government devalued the currency to try to revive the ____ economy.
a. stable b. developed c. stagnant d. dynamic
18- Over the past two years the ____ of living has risen considerably.
a. rate b. standard c. cost d. price
19- It is ____ to shoot an alligator in the Everglades where animals are under the protection of the National
Park Service.
a. legal b. illegal c. legally d. illegally
20- The council is to carry out extensive ____ to the building.
a. renovations b. restructurings c. reforms d. investments
21- The country’s annual ____ of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977.
a. produce b. growth c. outcome d. production
22- The contract was rendered ____ by this careless wording.
a. effective b. efficient c. inefficient d. ineffective
23- Te government cut spending through the reductions in state ____ to industry.
a. benefit b. taxes c. subsidies d. intervention
24- The country’s infrastructure is crumbling because of ____ investment.
a. enormous b. inadequate c. substantial d. worthwhile
25- The President has called for massive investment to rebuild the country’s ____.
a. economic b. economics c. economical d. economy
26- The government has ____ its attention away from the flight against crime.
a. put b. committed c. shifted d. made
27- The aim is to modernize production methods and ____ safety standards.
a. rise b. raise c. encourage d. work
28- They had expected a pay rise in line with ____
a. policy b. guideline c. intervention d. inflation
29- Health insurance will be our top ____
a. reform b. priority c. best d. order
30- The study reveals very ____ differences between population groups.
a. inefficient b. substantial c. legal d. much
31- The government has fail to demonstrate its commitment ____ the railways.
a. to b. for c. in d. at
32- He would have to commit to ____ several thousand pounds.
a. spend b. spends c. spent d. spending
33- Stronger measures will have to be ____ to bring down unemployment.
34- The healthcare system must be radically ____.
a. increased b. raised c. reformed d. dominated
35- This is just a temporary ____ to stop the problem from getting worse.
a. aim b. measure c. development d. opportunity
36- The government has promise to introduce democratic ____.
a. reformed b. reforming c. reforms d. reformers
37- She tends to ____ the conversation.
a. go b. pass c. dominate d. intervene
38- Women’s groups are concerned about the high levels of medical ____ during childbirth.
a. intervening b. intervened c. intervenes d. intervention
39- Reforms went through ____ opposition from teachers.
a. because of b. in spite of c. due to d. but for
40- ____ we dislike him, he’s efficient and we can’t dismiss him.
a. despite b. because of c. because d. even though
41- Unemployment ____ by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million.
a. was risen b. has risen c. rose d. is risen
42- ____ that we were late, we began to run.
a. knowing b. to know c. we knew d. as knowing
43- ____ the editor went over the books several times, we was still unable to find the errors.
a. despite b. nevertheless c. even d. although
44- The price of fruit has increased recently ____ the price of vegetables has gone down.
a. during b. whether c. whereas d. otherwise
45- ____ he didn’t attend English courses, he spoke English so well.
a. because b. however c. although d. despite
46- There are a lot of spelling mistakes; ____, it’s quite a good essay.
a. even so b. although c. even d. even though
47- ____ a disabled girl, Jane was quite confident the first moment she practiced this sport.
a. although b. despite c. because d. because of
48- ____ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.
a. although children b. children, when they c. as children d. for children to
49- ____ he felt so unhappy and lonely.
a. despite of his wealth b. rich as was he c. rich as he was d. despite he was so rich
50- ____ you don’t like vegetables, you should eat them once or twice a week.
a. in spite of b. despite c. even though d. A and B are correct
51- Nick has a new car, ____ he rarely drives to work.
a. however b. although c. despite d. but
52- ____ his poor condition, Jim tried to study very well.
a. although b. in spite of the fact that c. in spite of d. though
53- Hung likes chemistry, ____ he’s not very good at it.
a. though b. despite c. but d. A and C are correct
54- ____ the living standard has improved a lot, unemployment is quite high.
a. in spite of b. but c. though d. despite of
55- He offered to take her home, ____ she didn’t want to.
a. otherwise b. though c. but for d. A and B are correct
56- ____ nuclear energy is a clean and potentially inexhaustible source of energy.
a. in spite of its inherent dangers b. in spite of there are inherent dangers
c. even though its inherent dangers d. although its inherent dangers
57- Jeffery continued to be denied a promotion despite ____
a. he had excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
b. had excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
c. having excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
d. of having excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
58- DDT is still used in many countries as a primary insecticide even though ____
a. shown to cause birth defects and sometimes death b. being the cause of birth defects and sometimes death
c. the fact that it has been shown to cause birth defects and sometimes deaths
d. it has been shown to cause birth defects and sometimes deaths
59- Because of his age, John was not hired even though ____
60- ____ repeated crop failure due to drought, the villagers are refusing to leave their traditional homeland for
resettlement in other areas.
a. although b. in spite c. despite d. even though
61- ____ the storm was approaching the mountain area, the two climbers continued their trek.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. in spite of d. although
62- ____ practiced for many hours, George failed his driving test for the third times.
a. although b. despite he had c. although he had d. despite
63- ____ warned her, Carol has continued to smoke nearly three packs of cigarettes a day.
a. in spite of b. despite her doctor c. her doctor d. although her doctor
64- ____ he loves hiking, he seldom has time to get out in the country.
a. but b. so c. and d. though
65- Allen failed his exam, ____ having studied a lot.
a. despite b. although c. however d. but
66- ____ the rain, they decided to walk.
a. in spite of b. although c. despite of d. however
67- Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
a. Judy was severely disabled, she didn’t participated in many sports
b. despite her being severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports
c. despite her severe disability, Judy participated in many sports
d. A and B are correct
68- Although the team played well, they lost.
a. Despite their good game, the team lost b. despite their playing well, the team lost
c. if they had played well, they’d have won d. A and B are correct
69- Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.
a. John applied for the job because he had experience in the field
b. John did not apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field
c. John was unable to do the job because he was inexperienced
d. John applied for the job even though he had no experience in the field.
<b>Rewrite the following sentences as directed:</b>
70- Mike hadn’t studied but he did quite well in the test. Although ____
71- In spite of the fact that I’ve never worked as a sale manager, I’m quick at learning new things. <sub></sub><b>Though</b>
72- Tom has a terrible headache, but he still tries to finish his work. <sub></sub> Despite ____
73- Life in biog cities is busy and stressful, but lots of people still move there. <sub></sub> In spite ____
74- Many people enjoy living in a big city, though there is a tremendous amount of pollution. <sub></sub> Despite ____
76- Mr. Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty. <sub></sub> Despite ____
77- Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him <sub></sub> In spite of ____
78- Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor. <sub></sub> Despite _____
79- The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor. <sub></sub> Despite _____
80- Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test. In spite of _____
81- Although t was raining heavily, they managed to get to school on time. <sub></sub> Despite _____
82- We believed him completely though he told us a lie. <sub></sub> Despite _____
83- Though I knew the danger of smoking, I didn’t give it up. <sub></sub> Despite _____
84- Although it was very foggy, the plane landed at the airport safely. <sub></sub> IN spite _____
85- However thirsty he was, he didn’t drink beer. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
86- Although it rained heavily, I went to class on time. Despite _____
87- Mr. Buck is still working though he is old. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
88- He didn’t stop his car though the traffic light turned red. <sub></sub> Despite _____
89- We believed him completely though he told us a lie. Despite _____
90- Though I knew the danger of smoking, I didn’t give it up. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
91- Although it was very foggy, the plane landed at the airport safely. <sub></sub> Despite _____
92- We started out on our trip though the weather was bad. In spite of _____
93- However thirsty he was, he didn’t drink beer. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
94- Although it rained heavily, I went to class on time. <sub></sub> Despite _____
95- Bill ate all the fruits though they were unripe. Despite _____
96- The students did the English test well though it was difficult. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
97- Mr. Buck is still working though he is old. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
98- Although it got dark, they continued their work. <sub></sub> Despite ____
Further practice on unit 7 – Grammar & Vocabulary <b>WITH KEYS</b>
<b>Choose the best answers</b>
1- a . renovation b. policy c. dissolve d. congress
2- a. great b. inflation c. trade d. stagnant
3- a. subsidy b. measure c. solve d. congress
4- a. encourage b. country c. ground d. young
5- a . reduced b. dissolved c. supposed d. encouraged
6- a. subsidies b. stagnant c. ethnic d. substantial
7- a . economy b. agriculture c. renovate d. guideline
8- a . reaffirm b. eliminate c. invest d. domestic
9- a. communist b. commend c. comment d. common
10- a . administrative b. productivity c. agricultural d. economic
11- We are committed ____ supporting democracy and reform in the region.
a. in b. of c. to d. for
12- The government adopted tax reforms which aimed ____ encouraging land development.
a. to b. at c. for d. in
13- The aim is to ____ a new political party.
a. set up b. stand for c. put on d. turn down
14- I want you to ____ these instructions exactly.
a. take up b. put out c. turn up d. carry out
15- Government often ____ decisively in major professional issues in medicine.
a. involves b. intervenes c. influences d. interrupt
16- The government avoided giving any ____ on pensions.
a. commitments b. comments c. commands d. complains
17- The government devalued the currency to try to revive the ____ economy.
a. stable b. developed c. stagnant d. dynamic
18- Over the past two years the ____ of living has risen considerably.
a. rate b. standard c. cost d. price
19- It is ____ to shoot an alligator in the Everglades where animals are under the protection of the National
Park Service.
a. legal b. illegal c. legally d. illegally
20- The council is to carry out extensive ____ to the building.
a. renovations b. restructurings c. reforms d. investments
21- The country’s annual ____ of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977.
a. produce b. growth c. outcome d. production
22- The contract was rendered ____ by this careless wording.
a. effective b. efficient c. inefficient d. ineffective
23- Te government cut spending through the reductions in state ____ to industry.
a. benefit b. taxes c. subsidies d. intervention
24- The country’s infrastructure is crumbling because of ____ investment.
a. enormous b. inadequate c. substantial d. worthwhile
25- The President has called for massive investment to rebuild the country’s ____.
a. economic b. economics c. economical d. economy
26- The government has ____ its attention away from the flight against crime.
a. put b. committed c. shifted d. made
27- The aim is to modernize production methods and ____ safety standards.
a. rise b. raise c. encourage d. work
28- They had expected a pay rise in line with ____
a. policy b. guideline c. intervention d. inflation
29- Health insurance will be our top ____
a. reform b. priority c. best d. order
30- The study reveals very ____ differences between population groups.
a. inefficient b. substantial c. legal d. much
31- The government has fail to demonstrate its commitment ____ the railways.
a. to b. for c. in d. at
32- He would have to commit to ____ several thousand pounds.
a. spend b. spends c. spent d. spending
33- Stronger measures will have to be ____ to bring down unemployment.
34- The healthcare system must be radically ____.
a. increased b. raised c. reformed d. dominated
35- This is just a temporary ____ to stop the problem from getting worse.
a. aim b. measure c. development d. opportunity
36- The government has promise to introduce democratic ____.
a. reformed b. reforming c. reforms d. reformers
37- She tends to ____ the conversation.
a. go b. pass c. dominate d. intervene
38- Women’s groups are concerned about the high levels of medical ____ during childbirth.
a. intervening b. intervened c. intervenes d. intervention
39- Reforms went through ____ opposition from teachers.
a. because of b. in spite of c. due to d. but for
40- ____ we dislike him, he’s efficient and we can’t dismiss him.
a. despite b. because of c. because d. even though
41- Unemployment ____ by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million.
a. was risen b. has risen c. rose d. is risen
42- ____ that we were late, we began to run.
a. knowing b. to know c. we knew d. as knowing
43- ____ the editor went over the books several times, we was still unable to find the errors.
a. despite b. nevertheless c. even d. although
44- The price of fruit has increased recently ____ the price of vegetables has gone down.
a. during b. whether c. whereas d. otherwise
45- ____ he didn’t attend English courses, he spoke English so well.
a. because b. however c. although d. despite
46- There are a lot of spelling mistakes; ____, it’s quite a good essay.
a. even so b. although c. even d. even though
47- ____ a disabled girl, Jane was quite confident the first moment she practiced this sport.
a. although b. despite c. because d. because of
48- ____ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.
a. although children b. children, when they c. as children d. for children to
49- ____ he felt so unhappy and lonely.
a. despite of his wealth b. rich as was he c. rich as he was d. despite he was so rich
50- ____ you don’t like vegetables, you should eat them once or twice a week.
a. in spite of b. despite c. even though d. A and B are correct
51- Nick has a new car, ____ he rarely drives to work.
a. however b. although c. despite d. but
52- ____ his poor condition, Jim tried to study very well.
a. although b. in spite of the fact that c. in spite of d. though
53- Hung likes chemistry, ____ he’s not very good at it.
a. though b. despite c. but d. A and C are correct
54- ____ the living standard has improved a lot, unemployment is quite high.
a. in spite of b. but c. though d. despite of
55- He offered to take her home, ____ she didn’t want to.
a. otherwise b. though c. but for d. A and B are correct
56- ____ nuclear energy is a clean and potentially inexhaustible source of energy.
a. in spite of its inherent dangers b. in spite of there are inherent dangers
c. even though its inherent dangers d. although its inherent dangers
57- Jeffery continued to be denied a promotion despite ____
a. he had excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
b. had excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
c. having excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
d. of having excellent skills in the job category they were trying to fill
58- DDT is still used in many countries as a primary insecticide even though ____
a. shown to cause birth defects and sometimes death b. being the cause of birth defects and sometimes death
c. the fact that it has been shown to cause birth defects and sometimes deaths
d. it has been shown to cause birth defects and sometimes deaths
59- Because of his age, John was not hired even though ____
60- ____ repeated crop failure due to drought, the villagers are refusing to leave their traditional homeland for
resettlement in other areas.
a. although b. in spite c. despite d. even though
61- ____ the storm was approaching the mountain area, the two climbers continued their trek.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. in spite of d. although
62- ____ practiced for many hours, George failed his driving test for the third times.
a. although b. despite he had c. although he had d. despite
63- ____ warned her, Carol has continued to smoke nearly three packs of cigarettes a day.
a. in spite of b. despite her doctor c. her doctor d. although her doctor
64- ____ he loves hiking, he seldom has time to get out in the country.
a. but b. so c. and d. though
65- Allen failed his exam, ____ having studied a lot.
a. despite b. although c. however d. but
66- ____ the rain, they decided to walk.
a. in spite of b. although c. despite of d. however
67- Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
a. Judy was severely disabled, she didn’t participated in many sports
b. despite her being severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports
c. despite her severe disability, Judy participated in many sports
d. A and B are correct
68- Although the team played well, they lost.
a. Despite their good game, the team lost b. despite their playing well, the team lost
c. if they had played well, they’d have won d. A and B are correct
69- Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.
a. John applied for the job because he had experience in the field
b. John did not apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field
c. John was unable to do the job because he was inexperienced
d. John applied for the job even though he had no experience in the field.
<b>Rewrite the following sentences as directed:</b>
70- Mike hadn’t studied but he did quite well in the test. Although ____
71- In spite of the fact that I’ve never worked as a sale manager, I’m quick at learning new things. <sub></sub><b>Though</b>
72- Tom has a terrible headache, but he still tries to finish his work. <sub></sub> Despite ____
73- Life in biog cities is busy and stressful, but lots of people still move there. <sub></sub> In spite ____
74- Many people enjoy living in a big city, though there is a tremendous amount of pollution. <sub></sub> Despite ____
75- She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. <sub></sub> In spite of ____
76- Mr. Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty. <sub></sub> Despite ____
77- Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him <sub></sub> In spite of ____
78- Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor. <sub></sub> Despite _____
79- The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor. <sub></sub> Despite _____
80- Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test. In spite of _____
81- Although t was raining heavily, they managed to get to school on time. <sub></sub> Despite _____
82- We believed him completely though he told us a lie. <sub></sub> Despite _____
83- Though I knew the danger of smoking, I didn’t give it up. <sub></sub> Despite _____
84- Although it was very foggy, the plane landed at the airport safely. <sub></sub> IN spite _____
85- However thirsty he was, he didn’t drink beer. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
86- Although it rained heavily, I went to class on time. Despite _____
87- Mr. Buck is still working though he is old. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
88- He didn’t stop his car though the traffic light turned red. <sub></sub> Despite _____
89- We believed him completely though he told us a lie. Despite _____
93- However thirsty he was, he didn’t drink beer. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
94- Although it rained heavily, I went to class on time. <sub></sub> Despite _____
95- Bill ate all the fruits though they were unripe. Despite _____
96- The students did the English test well though it was difficult. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
97- Mr. Buck is still working though he is old. <sub></sub> In spite of _____
98- Although it got dark, they continued their work. <sub></sub> Despite ____
<b>A. Adverbial phrases and clauses of reason</b>
1- He left school because his life was hard. <sub></sub> Because of _____
2- I can’t study because it is noisy. <sub></sub> Because of _____
3- Rice plants grow well because the climate is warm and damp. <sub></sub> Because of _____
4- She didn’t go to school yesterday because she was ill
5- She went to bed early because she felt tired
6- John succeeded easily in his exam because he had worked hard
7- Because of the development of birth-control, women could delay having children
8- The plane’s landing was delayed due to the fog
9- We can’t sleep because of the hot weather.
10- We were late for the meeting because of a traffic jam
11- He stopped his car because of the red traffic lights.
II/- Viết lại các câu sau đây bằng các liên từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc: (exercise 17)
1- he is very rich. He isn’t very happy. (although)
2- she can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (no matter)
3- he does anything. He is always careful. (whatever)
4- she says anything. I don’t believe her. (no matter)
5- he tried. He was not successful. (no matter)
6- he was wise and experienced. He was taken in. (however)
7- he got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (whatever)
8- he lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. (no matter)
9- it was cold. He didn’t wear warm clothes. (as)
10- he often tells lies. Many people believe him. (although)
11- you return at any time. She will wait for you. (no matter)
12- although it got dark, they continued with their work. (as)
13- we set off our trip although the weather was bad. (however)
14- though he is powerful, he won’t avoid dying some day. (no matter)
15- though our country has had certain kinds of economic difficulty, we have been able to increase our
exports every year. (whatever)
16- though he was wise and experienced, he didn’t avoid being deceived. (as)
17- though she was very hungry, she didn’t eat much. (however)
18- John couldn’t solve the problem though he’s good at maths. (no matter)
19- We will start our trip this weekend even though we have any kinds of weather. (Whatever)
20- Whatever experience he had, he couldn’t repair that machine. (no matter how)
21- No matter how high the prices are, my daughters insist on going to the movie. <sub></sub> However __
22- Although he choose any job, his parents were pleased with him. <sub></sub> Whatever __
23- It was cold. He didn’t wear warm clothes. No matter __
24- He tried. He was not successful. <sub></sub> No matter __
25- They live in poverty but they don’t feel unhappy. (although)
26- Any jobs he got didn’t satisfy him. (whatever)
27- She was very hungry but she didn’t eat much. (however)
28- He was wise and experienced but in the end he was taken in. (as)
29- She often tells lies but many people still believe her. (though)
30- This mechanic had much experience but he couldn’t repair that machine. (no matter what)
31- I try my best but I wasn’t successful. (no matter)
32- I met with many difficulties at that time but I didn’t get discouraged. (whatever)
33- He wrote very carefully but he still left some mistakes. (however)