Dạng 6. Liên từ đối lập/ Liên từ chỉ nguyên nhân A. Though, although, even though thành In spite of hoặc Despite. 1. In spite of being very busy, Mr. Tan tries to take good care of his children. → Although Mr Tan is very busy, he tries to take good care of his children. 2. Despite the very heavy traffic, we got to the meeting on time. → Although the traffic was heavy, we got to the meeting on time. 3. Despite being close friends, we sometimes have a row. → Although we are close friends, we sometimes have a row. 4. Despite taking a taxi, Hang still arrived late for the concert. → Although Hang took a taxi, she still arrived late for the concert. 5. Despite my tiredness, I tried to finish the report before going to bed. → Although I was tired, I tried to finish the report before going to bed. 6. Despite the heavy snow, the explorers managed to walk to the village. → Although the snow was heavy, the explorers managed to walk to the village. 7. Despite being invested a lot of money, the roads in this area have been flooded in the rainy season. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Despite trying hard, he couldn't improve his Spanish pronunciation. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 9. In spite of running fast, he couldn't catch the last bus. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10. Despite the cold weather, the boys went swimming in the lake near the city centre → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11. Despite her careful preparation, she felt nervous when making a presentation in front of the judges. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 12. Despite the difficulty of the exam, he passed it easily. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 13. My grandpa leads an active life despite his old age. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 14. Despite his regular exercise, Tom is overweight. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 15. Despite feeling unwell, John went to the carnival. → Although ……………………………………………………………………………….. 16. Mark was allowed to enter the room despite his late coming → Although ………………………………………………………