A Closer Look 2 · Tiếng Anh 9

Mục tiêu bài học

Apply the unit grammar to meaningful sentences.

Bài giảng

Meaning and form

Clauses of concession use although/even though + subject + verb. A reason can use because + clause; a result can use so + clause. Do not pair although with but or because with so in the same two-clause construction. Despite/in spite of take a noun or V-ing,not a complete clause without “the fact that”.

From rule to accurate use

Start with the intended meaning, then identify the subject and verb pattern.

Worked example 1: ___ the work is demanding, she enjoys it.

Answer and reasoning: Although Although + complete clause expresses concession.

Worked example 2: He studies hard {{1}} he wants to qualify. (because/although)

Answer and reasoning: He studies hard because he wants to qualify. (because/although) The second clause gives the reason.

Apply the rule to a new sentence rather than memorising only the answer.

Khái niệm chính

Language focus: Clauses of concession use although/even though + subject + verb. A reason can use because + clause; a result can use so + clause. Do not pair although with but or because with so in the same two-clause construction. Despite/in spite of take a noun or V-ing,not a complete clause without “the fact that”.

Ví dụ

Ví dụ 1
___ the work is demanding, she enjoys it.
Xem lời giảiẨn lời giải
Although Although + complete clause expresses concession.

Từ vựng

career path
lộ trình nghề nghiệp
A career path can change over time.
qualification
bằng cấp hoặc năng lực được chứng nhận
Some jobs require a specific qualification.
responsibility
trách nhiệm
A nurse has important responsibilities.
practical skill
kĩ năng thực hành
An electrician needs practical skills.

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