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Complete the sentence, using but .

He is so young. He performs excellently.
He is so young, but he performs excellently.
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Unit 8: FILMS - A closer look 2
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Grammar: Although, despite, inspite of
Although + clause 1, clause 2 (S + V + O)
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/ (Mặc dù, cho dù)
He performs excellently although he is so young.
Clause 2 although + clause 1
S
V
S
V
We use although to express contrast between two pieces of information in the same sentence.
He is so young. He performs excellently. (Although)
Although he is so young, he performs excellently.

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they spent a huge amount of money on the film.
few people came to see it.
 it was a comedy
 it is set in modern times.
the acting is excellent
1. Complete the sentences. Using although + a clause from the box.
1. We enjoyed the film at the Ngoc Khanh Cinema______
2. _________, it wasn`t a big success.
3. _________I don`t enjoy the film.
4. I didn`t find it funny at all________
5. The film is based on a book that was written twenty years ago______



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1. We enjoyed the film at the Ngoc Khanh Cinema although few people came to see it.
2. Although they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn`t a big success.
3. Although the acting is excellent, I don`t enjoy the film.
4. I didn`t find it funny at all although it was a comedy.
5. The film is based on a book that was written twenty years ago although it is set in modern times.
1. Complete the sentences. Using although + a clause from the box.
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Take note:
Although he is so young, he performs excellently.
Although he is so young but he performs excellently.
Ta không dùng but khi trong câu đã có Although/Though/Even Though.
Although he is so young, he performs excellently.
Though/Even Though he is so young, he performs excellently.
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Although he is so young, he performs excellently.
Despite/ Inspite of
Despite/In spite of + a noun/a noun phrase/V-ing
He performs excellently despite/inspite of being so young.
Clause 2 + despite/inspite of + a noun/a noun phrase/+V-ing
Despite being so young, he performs excellently.
Despite his young age, he performs excellently.
We use despite/inspite of to express contrast between two information in the same sentence and after despite/inspite of a noun or a noun phrase.
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Example 1: Although he is poor, he lives happily.
Despite/ Inspite of
a) Despite/Inspite of being poor, he lives happily.
b) Despite/Inspite of his poverty, he lives happily.
Example 1: Although he prepared carefully, he didn’t get good marks.
a) Despite/Inspite of preparing carefully, he didn’t get good marks.
b) Despite/Inspite of his careful preparation, he didn’t get good marks.
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3. Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.
1. I don’t think Stallone is a very good actor. He was very good in the Rocky films. (although)
2. Many European film directors have gone to Hollywood to make films, few have had as much success as Milos Forman. (although)
3. They watched films on DVD all night. They hadto work the next day (despite)
4. He has performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.(although)
5. The film begins with a terrible disaster, it has a happy ending. (inspite of)


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3. Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.
1. I don’t think Stallone is a very good actor although he was very good in the Rocky films.
2. Although many European film directors have gone to Hollywood to make films, few have had as much success as Milos Forman. .
3. Despite having to work the next day, they watched films on DVD all night.
4. Although he has performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.
5. Inspite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.

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Although he is so young, he performs excellently.
He is so young. However/Nevertheless, he performs excellently.
However/Nevertheless/haʊˈevə(r)//ˌnevəðəˈles/ (adv)/ Tuy nhiên.
We also use however and nevertheless to express contrast between two sentences. We usually use a comma after them.
Example
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4. Complete the sentences using although, despite, in spite of, however, or nevertheless. Sometimes, two answers are possible.
1. The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics.__________, many people went to see it.
2. _____________ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film.
3. They spents millions of dollars on making the film._________, it wasn’t as successful as expected.
4. ______ Jaw is one of Spielberg’s first films, it is one of his best.
5. ________the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it.
However/ Nevertheless 
Despite/In spite of
However/
Nevertheless 
Although
Although
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5. Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences. Then compare your sentences with a partner.
1. I don`t really like the film although _________
2. They spent a huge amount of money on the film. However, _______
3. The film was a great success in spite of _______
4. The sound in the fim is terrible. Nevertheless, ________  
5. Although it is a horror film, _________
6. Despite his age, _______.
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5. Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences. Then compare your sentences with a partner.
1. I don`t really like the film although 
2. They spent a huge amount of money on the film. However,
 
3. The film was a great success in spite of 

4. The sound in the fim is terrible. Nevertheless,   
5. Although it is a horror film, 
6. Despite his age,
my father is still healthy.
it stars many famous actors.
the film didn’t get the big success.
being produced by an amateur producer.
I really like the film.
I really enjoy it.
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FUTHER EXERCISES
Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences.
1. They were brave and persistent._________, they had no chance of winning.
A. However B. While C. Although D. When
2. Bob has been working very hard these days. _____, he can’t afford to buy a new car.
A. While B. Even though C. Though D. Nevertheless
3. ________ she prepared for the job interview well, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
4. Josh is one of the best student of the school._____, he can’t pass the national chemistry exam.
A. However B. Although C. In spite of D. Despite
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. despite of
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FURTHER EXERCISES
6. Mery usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. in spite of B. even though C. however D. nevertheless
7. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
8. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
9. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
10. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
 
WRAP UP
Learn Grammar and do homework.
Practice speaking sentences using although/however/nevertheless/ despite/inspite of
Prepare for the next period (Skills 1)
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