A closer look 2 | Tiếng Anh 7 (Global Success) | Unit 8: Films - Lớp 7 - Global Success & Bộ Giáo Dục - Đào Tạo

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   Grammar

   Although/though
   We use although/though before a clause to connect two contrasting ideas in the same sentence.
   Example:
   Although/Though John Peters is an amateur actor, he gave a great performance in his latest film.
   John Peters gave a great performance in his latest film although / though he is an amateur actor.

   However
   We use however to contrast ideas in two sentences. We normally use a comma after it.
   Example:
   John Peters is an amateur actor.
   However, he gave a great performance in his latest film.

1. Combine the two sentences, using although / though.

   Example:
   She watched the film twice. She didn't understand the film.
   -> Although/Though she watched the film twice, she didn't understand it.
   -> She didn't understand the film although though she watched it twice.

   1. The questions were very difficult. He solved them easily.
   2. He was a great actor. He never played a leading role in a film.
   3. They spent a lot of money on the film. The film wasn't a big success.
   4. The film was a comedy. I didn't find it funny at all.
   5. We played well. We couldn't win the match.

2. Complete the sentences, using although/though or however.

   1. _____ the acting in the film was good, I didn't like its story.
   2. I felt really tired. _____, I went to see the film.
   3. I really enjoyed the new film _____ most of my friends didn't like it.
   4. He studied hard for the exam. _____ he failed it.
   5. Mai speaks English very well _____ her native language is Vietnamese.

3. Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences. Then compare your sentences with a partner's.

   1. I don't really like the film though _____.
   2. He felt very well. However, _____.
   3. The film was a great success. However, _____.
   4. Although it rained all day, _____.
   5. The music in the film was terrible. However, _____.

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4. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

   1. Mary overslept this morning she went to bed early last night.
     A. although                B. because                    C. so
   2. _____ the sun is shining, it isn't very warm.
     A. Because                 B. However                    C. Though
   3. I don't like running, _____ I like swimming.
     A. but                          B. so                             C. however
     4. _____ the film was exciting, Jim fell asleep in the cinema.
     A. However                 B. Because                    C. Although
   5. The story of the film is silly _____, many people still enjoyed it.
     A. However                  B. Though                     C. But

5. GAME Chain story

   Work in groups. Develop a story using although/though.

   Although it rained yesterday, ...

   Example:
   A: Although it rained yesterday, we went shopping.
   B: Although / Though we went shopping, we didn't buy anything.
   C: ...