Unit 02: Make peace

Examples :

A. Even though the UN was created in 1945 to prevent wars, the world has witnessed a lot of conflicts since then.

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B. The League of Nations was able to resolve some conflicts although it had not enough power.

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C. Despite the power of the French colonization, Algerians were able to get their independence in 1962.

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The rule

We can express ……………………… by using a number of conjunctional phrases: ………………………………..

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- …………………………………………………...................................+ ……………………………………………. + …………………………………………

Three ways to turn a sentence from verb phrase to noun phrase:

a- Even though they took a lot of time negotiating, they were able to arrive to an agreement..

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a- Although my friend is intelligent , he didn’t get good mark.

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a- Although my friend is intelligent, he didn’t get good marks.

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Task 01: Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors in brackets. Make the necessary changes.

1- Many children are engaged in child labour. UNICEF makes lot of efforts to prevent child labour. (despite)

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2- Managers fulfill the same basic responsibilities. The duties of managers differ based on their industry and
workplace. (Even though)

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3- The stadium was overflowing with the supporters. There were no struggles between the supporters in the
stadium. (in spite of)

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 4- The headmasters insist on the strict application of school rules. Conflicting situations always arise in
classrooms. (though)

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5- Slavery was abolished. Black Americans were still suffering from racism. (despite)

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6- Martin LT could fight for the rights of the black Americans. MLT faced many difficulties. (Although) (in
spite)

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Task 02: Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A . Make the necessary changes.

a- Despite being the third economic power in the world, Germany is not a member in the UN Security
Council.
b- Although …………………………………………………………………………………….………………

a- Although Algeria has got its independence recently, it managed to make great achievements.

b- Despite …………………………………………………………………………………….………………

a- Syrians still hope that the wars will end soon in their country in spite leaving it.

b- Even though …………………………………………………………………………………….……

a- My brother refuses to by a new car although he has enough money.

b- In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………….……

Task 03: write 3 sentences of your own in which you express concession

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