Grammar B. Read the rules below and rewrite sentences 1–5 in two different ways using the words given. Use although, even though, in spite of and despite to introduce an idea which is in contrast with the idea expressed in the main clause. 1. The birds were covered with oil from the spill, but the volunteers expect them to survive. Even though ______. In spite of ______. 2. The tiger jumped out of its cage, but it was recaptured. Although ______. Despite ______. 3. The beach was badly littered, but finally the volunteers managed to clean it up. Even though ______. In spite of ______. 4. Whales are an endangered species, but people continue to hunt them. Although ______. In spite of ______. 5. The residents are objecting to the noise pollution of the new airport, but the government is still going ahead with the project. Although ______. Despite ______.

Перевод задания: Прочитайте правило и перепишите предложения 1–5 двумя способами, используя указанные слова. Используйте although, even though, in spite of и despite, чтобы ввести мысль, противопоставленную основной.

1. The birds were covered with oil from the spill, but the volunteers expect them to survive.

   Even though the birds were covered with oil from the spill, the volunteers expect them to survive. (Хотя птицы были покрыты нефтью из-за разлива, волонтёры надеются, что они выживут.)

   In spite of being covered with oil from the spill, the birds are expected to survive. (Несмотря на то, что птицы покрыты нефтью из-за разлива, ожидается, что они выживут.)

2. The tiger jumped out of its cage, but it was recaptured.

   Although the tiger jumped out of its cage, it was recaptured. (Хотя тигр выпрыгнул из клетки, его поймали.)

   Despite jumping out of its cage, the tiger was recaptured. (Несмотря на то, что тигр выпрыгнул из клетки, его поймали.)

3. The beach was badly littered, but finally the volunteers managed to clean it up.

   Even though the beach was badly littered, the volunteers finally managed to clean it up. (Хотя на пляже было много мусора, волонтёрам в конце концов удалось его убрать.)

   In spite of the beach being badly littered, the volunteers finally managed to clean it up. (Несмотря на то, что на пляже было много мусора, волонтёрам в конце концов удалось его убрать.)

4. Whales are an endangered species, but people continue to hunt them.

   Although whales are an endangered species, people continue to hunt them. (Хотя киты — исчезающий вид, люди продолжают на них охотиться.)

   In spite of being an endangered species, whales continue to be hunted. (Несмотря на то, что киты — исчезающий вид, на них продолжают охотиться.)

5. The residents are objecting to the noise pollution of the new airport, but the government is still going ahead with the project.

   Although the residents are objecting to the noise pollution of the new airport, the government is still going ahead with the project. (Хотя жители возражают против шумового загрязнения из-за нового аэропорта, правительство всё равно продолжает реализацию проекта.)

   Despite the residents’ objections to the noise pollution of the new airport, the government is still going ahead with the project. (Несмотря на возражения жителей против шумового загрязнения из-за нового аэропорта, правительство всё равно продолжает реализацию проекта.)