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Grammar and vocabulary:
1. Non-defining and defining adjective clauses
2.Although to connect contrasting ideas.
Grammar and vocabulary
Non-defining and defining adjective clauses
Exercise 1: Underline the relative clauses in these sentences, and indicate if they are defining (D) or non-defining (ND). Add a comma where required. (Gạch dưới mệnh đề tính từ ở những câu này, và nói rõ phải chúng là xác định(D) hoặc không xác định(ND). Thêm dấu phẩy (,) nơi cần thiết.)
1.ND - Washington D.C. which is located on the East Coast of the United States . has many interesting and historical places to visit.
2.ND - Brasilia, which is located on the Granadá River, became the capital of Brazil in 1960.
3.ND - Mcxico City, which has a population of nearly 20.000.000. is the laraest metropolitan area in the world.
4.ND - Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, is well-known for its shopping centres.
5.ND - Kyoto, which used to be the capital of Japan, has many temples.
Connecting contrasting ideas: athough
Exercise 2: Combine the following sentences, using although.( Kết hợp những câu sau, dùng although.)
1. Although there is not much to do in the countryside, I prefer to live in it.
2.Although there is a lot of pollution in Los Angeles, it is an ideal place to live.
3.Although the shops are crowded, people are not buying much.
4.Although the city is a favourite tourist destination for many people, it has its problems.
5.Although it is a safe neighbourhood, it is best to be careful