Bài giảng Tiếng Anh 7 - Unit 8: Films. Lesson 3: A Closer Look 2

Unit 
HOBBIES 
Grammar: Connectors of contrast 
LESSON 3: A CLOSER LOOK 2 
Unit 
FILMS 
8 
however 
although/ though 
WARM-UP 
Set 1 : 
He goes out although it is raining. 
Set 2 : 
She gets good marks though she is lazy. 
Set 3 : 
He is an amateur actor. However , he acts very well. 
Set 4 : 
He studied hard. However , he failed the exam. 
PRESENTATION 
We use although/ though or however to connect 2 contrasting ideas. 
although/ though 
connect 2 
 contrasting ideas 
 in the same sentence 
however 
connect 2 contrasting ideas 
 in 2 sentences 
Although / Though John Peters is an amateur actor, he gave a great performance in his film. 
John Peters is an amateur actor. However , he gave a great performance in his film. 
Combine the two sentences, using although/ though . 
1 
PRACTICE 
1. Although/ Though the questions were very difficult, he solved them easily. 
or He solved the questions easily although/though they were very difficult. 
2. Although/ Though he was a great actor, he never played a leading role in a film. 
or He never played a leading role in a film although/though he was a great actor. 
3. Although/ Though they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success. 
or The film wasn’t a big success although/though they spent a lot of money on it. 
4. Although/ Though the film was a comedy, I didn’t find it funny at all. 
or I didn’t find the film funny at all although/though it was a comedy. 
5. Although/ Though we played well, we couldn’t win the match. 
or We couldn’t win the match although/though we played well. 
Complete the sentences, using although/ though or however . 
2 
PRACTICE 
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. 
Although/ Though 
although/ though 
although/ though 
However 
However 
Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences. 
3 
PR ACTICE 
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, ______ . 
1. I don't really like the film although its storyline was Interesting 
2. He felt very well. However, he was diagnosed with cancer.   3. The film was a great success. However, the acting was disappointing .  4. Although it rained all day, he decided to hang out alone .  
5. The music in the film was terrible. However, it contributed to drawing public attention. 
SUGGESTED ANSWERS 
Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) to complete each sentence. 
4 
PR ACTICE 
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 
Complete the sentences using although, 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. _ A lthough _ the story was silly, many people enjoyed the film. 
3. They spent millions of dollars on making the film. _____________________ , it wasn’t as successful as expected. 
4. _________ Jaws is one of Spielberg’s first films, it is one of his best. 
5. _ ________ _ the film was a bit frightening , I really enjoyed it. 
Nevertheless/ However 
Nevertheless/ However 
Although 
Although 
Game – Chain story with although/ though 
5 
PRODUCTION 
A: Although/ Though it rained yesterday, we went shopping. B: Although/ Though we went shopping, we didn’t buy anything. 
C: ________________ 
Wrap-up 
1 
CONSOLIDATION 
Grammar: Connectors of contrast 
however 
although/ though 
Homework 
2 
CONSOLIDATION 
Complete the following exercises in the Workbook. 
Part B: Ex.6 & Ex.7 (page 62) 
Part E: Ex. 1 (page 65) 
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