$1$. In spite of taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.

`->`In spite of + N/N phrase/V-ing

`->`In spite of = Although: mặc dù

$2$. He is said to be an excellent footballer

`->`Câu bị động thì HTD: S + is/are/am + Ved/3 + by O

$3$. Mike doesn't cook better than Barbara

`->`So sánh hơn với tính từ ngắn: S + V/tobe + adv-er/adj-er + than + O

$4$. I'm used to getting up early in the morning

`->`S + get/be used to + V-ing: thói quen làm gì đó ở hiện tại

1. Although he took a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
-> In spite of taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.

2. People say that he is an excellent footballer.
-> He is said to be an excellent footballer.

3. Barbara cooks better than Mike does.

-> Mike doesn't cook as well as Barbara does.

4. I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
-> I'm used to getting up early in the morning.

Công thức: S + be used to + V-ing
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