Номер 4, страница 41 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс (starlight) учебник Баранова, Дули

Clauses of concession see p. GR8

4 a) Read the examples.

• Although/Even though + clause

Although I had ordered a size M black dress, I was sent a size L red one.

• In spite of/Despite + noun/-ing form/the fact that

Despite being assured of receiving a refund, I still have not been sent one.

Despite your assurance that I would receive a refund ....

Despite the fact that I was assured of receiving a refund ....

b) Join the complaints to their examples/reasons, using the linking words/phrases in brackets.

1 The product description said the remote control would work with any TV. I tried it and it didn't work with my TV. (despite)

2 The dress I ordered still hasn't arrived. The website said I would receive it last week. (in spite of)

3 The webpage stated the DVD player was multi-regional. It can only play region-2 DVDs. (however)

4 The camera isn't in very good condition. The seller said it was as good as new. (despite the fact that)

5 The bag I received is plastic. I had ordered a leather one. (in spite of)

Clauses of concession

4 a) Read the examples. see p. GR8

• Although/Even though + clause

Although I had ordered a size M black dress, I was sent a size L red one.

• In spite of/Despite + noun/-ing form/the fact that

Despite being assured of receiving a refund, I still have not been sent one.

Despite your assurance that I would receive a refund ....

Despite the fact that I was assured of receiving a refund ....

b) Join the complaints to their examples/reasons, using the linking words/phrases in brackets.

1 The product description said the remote control would work with any TV. I tried it and it didn’t work with my TV. (despite)

2 The dress I ordered still hasn’t arrived. The website said I would receive it last week. (in spite of)

3 The webpage stated the DVD player was multi-regional. It can only play region-2 DVDs. (however)

4 The camera isn’t in very good condition. The seller said it was as good as new. (despite the fact that)

5 The bag I received is plastic. I had ordered a leather one. (in spite of)

Объедините жалобы с их примерами/причинами, используя соединительные слова/фразы в скобках.

Ответ:

1

In English: Despite the product description saying it would work with any TV, the remote control didn't work with my TV when I tried it.

На русском: Несмотря на то, что в описании продукта говорилось, что он будет работать с любым телевизором, пульт дистанционного управления не заработал с моим телевизором, когда я его попробовал.

2

In English: In spite of the website saying I would receive it last week, the dress I ordered still hasn't arrived.

На русском: Несмотря на то, что веб-сайт обещал, что я получу его на прошлой неделе, заказанное мной платье до сих пор не пришло.

3

In English: The webpage stated the DVD player was multi-regional; however, it can only play region-2 DVDs.

На русском: Веб-страница утверждала, что DVD-плеер был мультирегиональным; однако он может воспроизводить только DVD региона 2.

4

In English: Despite the fact that the seller said the camera was as good as new, it isn’t in very good condition.

На русском: Несмотря на то, что продавец сказал, что камера как новая, она находится не в очень хорошем состоянии.

5

In English: In spite of having ordered a leather one, the bag I received is plastic.

На русском: Несмотря на то, что я заказал кожаную сумку, та, которую я получил, оказалась пластиковой.