NGUYEN TRAI HIGH SCHOOL
IMPROVING EXERCISE _ E10 _ UNIT 15 (Week 1)
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS: defining and non-defining relative clauses; Although/ in spite of
B. EXERCISES
I. In some of these sentences you can use which/ that or who/ that; in others, only which or
who is possible. Cross out that if only which or who is possible. Also, put commas (,) where
necessary
1. I made an appointment with a doctor who/ that is considered an expert on eye disorders,
2. I made an appointment with Dr. Raven who/ that is considered an expert on eye disorders.
3. The car which/ that Al bought had had three previous owners, but it was in excellent
condition.
4. My car which/ that I have just bought for three months broke down just outside Omaha.
5. Bogota which/ that is the capital of Colombia is a cosmopolitan city.
6. They climbed Mount Rainier which/ that is in the State of Washington twice last year.
7. We thoroughly enjoyed the music which/ that we heard at the concert last night.
8. Violent tropical storms which/ that occur in western Asia are called typhoons.
9. Larry was very close to his only brother who/ that was a famous social historian.
10. I think the waiter who/ that took our order used to work at Captain Bob's Restaurant.
11. John who/ that speaks French and Italian works as a tourist guide.
12. Few tourists ever see a jaguar which/ that is a spotted wild cat.
13. The sun which! that is one of millions of stars in the universe provides us with heat and light.
14. Mark Twain is an author who/ that is known far and wide as one of the 'greatest American
humorists.
15. Florida which/ that is known as the Sunshine State attracts many tourists every year.
II. Choose the correct completions.
1. a. I like living in the dorm even though/ despite it is noisy.
b. I like living in the dorm although/ in spite of its noise.
c. I like living in the dorm although/ despite the .fact that it was noisy.
d. I like living in the dorm although/ in spite of there are a lot of noise.
2. a. Although/ In spite of the hot weather, they went jogging in the park.
b. Although/ Despite the weather was extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.

c. Even though/ In spite of the weather that was extremely hot, they went jogging in the park.
d. They went jogging in the park although/ in spite of the fact that the weather was hot.
3. a. I'm no better although/ in spite of I've taken the pills.
b. I'm no better though/ in spite of the pills I've taken.
c. I'm no better although/ despite taking the pills.
d. I'm no better even though/ despite the fact that I've take the pills.
4. a. Even though/ Despite her doctor warned her, Jane has continued to smoke three packs of
cigarettes a day.
b. Even though/ In spite of her doctor's warnings, Jane has continued to smoke three packs of
cigarettes a day.
c. Although/ Despite the warnings the doctor gave her, Jane continues to smoke.
d. Although/ In spite of the fact that her doctor warned her of dangers her health, Jane continues
to smoke.
c. Even though/ In spite of she has been warned about the dangers smoking, Jane continues to
smoke.
5. a Although/ In spite of he had practiced for many hours, George failed driving test for the third


time.
b. Although! Despite his many hours of practice, George failed his driving test again.
c. Although/ In spite of practicing for many hours, George fielding test again.
d. Although/ Despite his father spent hours with him in the car trying to teach him how to
drive, George failed his driving test repeated
e. Although/ In. spite of his father's efforts to teach him how to George failed his driving test
again.
6. a Although/ In spite of an approaching storm, the two climbers continued their trek up the
mountain.
b. Although/ In spite of a storm was approaching, the two climbers continued their trek.
c. Although/ In spite of there was an approaching storm, the two climbers continued up the
mountain.

d. Although/ In spite of the storm that was approaching, the two climbers continued their trek.
e. Although/ In spite. of the fact that a storm was approaching, climbers continued their trek.
III. Combine the following sentences with a relative pronoun. Use commas for non-defining
relative clauses
1. Dr Rowan has had to do all his own typing. His secretary resigned two weeks ago.
2. I work in an office. In my office, the software changes frequently.
3. The secretary can give you the information. She sits at the first desk on the right.
4. The Southam Chess Club meets weekly on Friday evenings. It has more than 50 members.
5. Professor Johnson is to visit the university next week. I have long admired him.
6. The playground wasn't used by those children. It was built for those children.
7. People often suffer from backache. Their work involves standing for most of the day.
8. They climbed up to the top of a large. rock. They got a good view from there.
9. A doctor has had to retire through ill health. We know him.
10. Jane has sold the old car. She was given it by her father.
NGUYEN TRAI HIGH SCHOOL
IMPROVING EXERCISE _ E10 _ UNIT 15 (Week 2)
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS: defining and non-defining relative clauses; Although, Vocabulary
B. EXERCISES
I. Pronunciation
c
1. a. famous b. neighbour
c. harbour 1. a. locate b. mingle
d. southern
.convenient
d. attract
2. a. a. earth b. weather c. thrilling d.
2. a. metropolitan b. situation
c.
northwest
population

d. historical
3. a. developed
b. located c.
3. a. museum
b. galleryc.
founded d. completed
harbors d. capital
4. a. capital b. liberty c. empire d. mingle 4. a. apartment
b. character
c.
finance. d. liberty
II. Choose the correct answer or answers.
1. 'Who is eligible for the scholarship?' 'Anyone ............... is above average can apply for the
scholarship.'
who has a scholastic record/ has a scholastic record/ who's a scholastic record/ whose
scholastic record
2. 'Is this the address .... the package sent?' 'Yes, it is.'(where you want/ to that you want/ to which
you want/ you want
3. 'Have you ever met the girl ........... over there'?' 'Yes. She's Jane’s best friend, Joanna.'(stands/


standing/ is standing/ who standing)
4. 'Do you have the book ...................... the teacher?' 'Yes, I do.' that it belongs to/ to which
belongs to/ to which belongs/ that belongs to)
5. 'Do you remember Mrs Goddard ...........English composition.' 'I certainly do
who taught us / whom taught us/ that taught us/ whose teaching is
6. 'Why do you get up at 4:00 am.? "Because it's the only time ......... without being interrupted.'
(on which I can work; when I can work; when I can work at; that I can work at)
7. 'You seem so happy today.' `I am. You are looking at a person.............. into medical school!'
(who has just been accepted/ whom has been accepted/ has just been accepted/ that has just

accepted
8. 'The movie ....................last night was terrific.' `What's it about?'(I went/ that I went/ I went to
it/ I went to)
9. 'Have you seen the place ............... the graduation ceremony will be held?' `Yes. It's big enough
to hold 5,000 people.' ( in that/ where/ where there is/ which)
10. How did you enjoy your dinner with Mr Jackson?' `It was boring. He talked only about
himself. (which almost. put us to sleep/ that almost put us to sleep/ who almost put us to sleep/
what almost put us to sleep)
11. Washington, DC is the .................... city of the United States. (major; cosmopolitan;
industrial; capital
12. Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas. (belonging to a big or capital
city; in an industrial city; of a busy suburb; relating to a remote suburb)
13. Polly felt intense fear ....................... with excitement. (blended;
contacted; joined; mingled)
14. The city of London was ......... by the Romans in the year 43 AD. (located;
developed; founded; characterized
15. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. (removed;
got control of; divided up; arranged
16. San Francisco is a.................... and communications center and a center
for trade with Asia. (finance ; finances ; financial ; financially)
17. Tourists to Hawaii are ...................... by its endless sandy beaches and perfect weather.
(attracted; attached; admired; interested
18. The houses are absolutely..................for families with young children.
(attractive; identical; ideal; imaginary
19. In the 20th century Liverpool became famous as the ............... of the
Beatle and for Liverpool and Everton football clubs. (house; home; city;
state)
20. People come to the parks to...............from city noise and traffic. (get away;
get out of; get over; get off
21. After a week, we finally got to Miami, which my grandparents live

22. San Francisco, that is a beautiful city, has a population of six million.
23. Do you remember the night which we ate at the restaurant that Bill owned
24. My aunt's new house is next to a beautiful canal where we go swimming in every day.
25. She's read some books that discusses the time when this city was undeveloped.
26. Louisa May Alcott, she is best known for her books for children, served as a nurse during the
Civil war
27. Tom Hank who with Gilson had previously worked, contacted him about the role.


28. Despite she is poor she always buys me a birthday present.
III. Join each pair of sentences. Be careful where you put the words in brackets.
1 . This shirt is still dirty. I've washed it twice. (even though)
2. Mark enjoyed his helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon in Arizona. He is afraid of heights.
(despite)
2. He lost a lot of blood. He is in a stable condition. (in spite of)
.
3. John had the necessary qualifications. He was not hired because of his age (even though) .
5. She was successful. She felt dissatisfied. (in spite of)
6. They drank from the stream. They knew it was polluted. (although)
7. The villagers refuse to leave. Their food supply is threatened. (despite)
8. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (in spite of)


4.

7.
8.
9.

9. Reid failed to score himself. He helped Jones score two goals. (although)1. Ms. Donaldson,

……… teaches linguistics at the university. recently received recognition for her research on
the use of gestures in communication. (who/ that/ whom/ whose/ θ)
2. A professor ........ teaches biology at the university received an award outstanding research.
(who/ which/ that/ whom/ θ)
3. The earth, ......... is the fifth largest planet in the solar system, is the planet from the sun. (who;
which; that; whom; θ)
She was probably the hardest working student ......... I've ever taught. (who/ that/ whom/ which/
θ)
5. The company offered the position to John ....... department performed best this year. (who/
whose/ which/ that/ θ)
6. The machine ......... I have to use in my job cost over a million pounds. (who/ which/ that/
whose/ θ)
The award for the Most Valuable Player was won by a player ............. coaches and the entire
team respect. (who/ that/ whom/ which/ θ)
Do you remember the date ........we have to submit the first essay? (which; when; that; where; θ)
I didn't get a pay rise, but this wasn't the reason ........... I left. (which; that; when; why; θ)
10. The film was made in Botswana, ........... wildlife parks are larger than those in Kenya. (who;
which; that whose; where)
11. We went to the Riverside Restaurant, ............ I once had lunch with Henry. (when; which;
that; where; θ)
12. Mr. Cartel, to ...... I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan. (who; whom;
which; that; θ
13. I used to enjoy the summer, ............we had a big family picnic. (which; when; that; where; 0)
14. The new shopping mail is advertised as a place ......... you 'can find about anything you might
want to buy.
( which; that; where; when; θ)
15. Arlene Black, .......... Guy invited onto his chat show, never turned up. (who; whom; that;
whose; θ)
11. Thanksgiving is a time. Everyone eats turkey in America then.
12. The island's two million inhabitants have been badly affected by the drought. Most of the

island's inhabitants are peasant farmers.
14. I would like to thank to my tutor. I would never have finished the work without her.
15. She has now moved back to the house on Long Island. She- was born there.
16. Scotland have won their last five international matches was against England.