8. The movie theatre which has two thousand seats is being built.

S + am/ is/ are + being + P II

9. Mary, who went on holiday with me last year, is my close friend.

10. Despite the bad weather, the trip was enjoyable.

In spite of/ Despite + N-phrase

11. Even though he is very nice, I don't really trust him.

Though/ Although/ Even though + clause

12. Despite being poor, she lives in happiness.

In spite of/ Despite + V.ing

13. Despite not having the qualifications, Donna got the job.

14. In spite of a change in the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned.

15. Although she performed well, she lost the match.

16. Even though Jane is severely disabled, she has never lost the will to live.

17. Although he can speak English fluently, he still has problems with listening.

18. The house that we used to live in is in a big house.

19. The school which has twenty five classrooms are being built.

20. It is over a year since I last seen them.

It's + time + since + S + (that) + V.ed

The last time I saw them was over a year ago.

The last time + S + V.ed ... was time + ago

21. How long has he begun to see that film?

How long+ have/ has + S + P II...?

How long is it since he begun to see that film?

How long + is it since + S + P II...?

22. She has not worn this skirt for two weeks.

S + have/ has + not + P II ...for/ since + time

= S + last + V.ed... time +ago/ in + time

23. He hasn't gone out with her for two months.

It is two months since he last went out with her.

24. Tom congratulated Mai on her nice performance.

congratulate sb on sth/ doing sth