Curso Avanzado de Inglés de Negocios

LOS CURSOS DE INGLES GRATIS PREFERIDOS POR LOS HISPANOHABLANTES

 

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STEP 4

Grammar: Expressing Contrast

There are several ways of expressing contrast in English:

 

A)

although
even though
though

+ SUBJECT + VERB

 

-  He enjoys his job, although he would like more responsibility.
-  Even though she works long hours, she still finds time for other things.
-  She's never been to Japan, though she's fluent in Japanese.
 

B)

despite

+ NOUN
or
+ VERB + ING

in spite of

 

-  Despite the recession, we achieved record profits.
 -  They still think they'II win the election, in spite of the recent opinion polls.
 -  I haven't finished that report yet, despite working overtime last night.

We can also say despite the fact that... or in spite of the fact that...:

 

-  Despite the fact that I worked overtime last night, I haven't finished that report.

Compare the following sentences which have the same meaning:

 

-  Although sales fell sharply last month, we are on target for the year.
 -  Despite the sharp fall in sales last month, we are on target for the year.
 
 

STEP 5

Grammar: Activity with Answer

 

Finish each of the following sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it. Use the beginning already given.

ANSWERS

 

Example: Although he is intelligent, he does not find solutions easily.
Your sentence: IN SPITE OF his intelligence, he does not find solutions easily.
JAPANESE AND THE BUSINESS WORLD

 

1.

Despite the increase in their salaries, 60 per cent of Japanese workers still spend Saturday at work.
 

 

 

2.

Even though the fact that gift giving is a common practice in Japan, the gifts should never be opened in front of the giver.
 

 

 

3.

Despite foreign speakers are advised to show respect for their Japanese audience, many of them begin their speeches with a joke.
 

 

 

4.

Many Japanese business executives say that they believe strongly in free trade, though Japan's continuing preference for buying at home.
 

 

 

5.

Although some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
 

 

 

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