Share GF B2 Class 19 (Lesson 1)
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Complete with one word. We're happy in our house, ____ there's much to do
though / although
Complete with one word. We loved the film, ___ the fact that it was nearly three hours long
despite
Complete with one word. Carl doesn't like spending money, ____ he's well-off
though / although
Complete with one word. The cake tasted good, in _____ of not looking like the photo in the recipe book
spite
Complete with one word. I must say that, _____ the service was poor, the meal was delicious
though / although
Complete with one word. ____ being not fit, he sometimes manages to cycle to work.
despite
Paraphrase the sentence. In spite of the cold weather, the barbecue was a success. (although)
Although the weather was cold, the barbecue was a success.
Paraphrase the sentence. Even though the flight was long, she felt great when she arrived in New York. (despite)
Despite a long flight, she felt ... / Despite the flight being long, she felt ... / Despite the fact that the flight was long, she felt ...
Paraphrase the sentence. I bought the shoes in spite of the fact that they were ridiculously expensive. (although)
I bought the shoes, although they were ridiculously expensive
Paraphrase the sentence.The company has a big market share even though they do very little advertising. (in spite of)
The company has a big market share in spite of little advertising
Paraphrase the sentence. She didn’t get the job in spite of being a strong candidate. (though)
She didn't get the job, though she was a strong candidate.
Paraphrase the sentence. Despite earning a fortune, she drives a very old car. (although)
Although she earns a fortune, she drives a very old car.
Paraphrase the sentence.Everyone enjoyed the film, although the ending was very sad. (in spite of)
Everyone enjoyed the film, in spite of very sad ending
Paraphrase the sentence. The plane managed to land despite the bad weather conditions. (though)
The plane managed to land, though the weather conditions were bad
Complete with one word. The more goods you sell, the ___ profit you make.
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Complete with one word. The _____ knowledge we acquire, the more successful we are.
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