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The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the second half they completely lost control of the game.

contrast

contrary

context

however

She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him.

despite

in spite

although

even though

The company is making a number of changes. In other .......... , it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses.

words

ways

hand

The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... , more people are going to prison.

result

effect

outcome

Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating.

On

In

To

At

Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. ......... , it can also be expensive.

Moreover

Further

Addition

He did hardly any work before the exam. .......... , he managed to pass

Nevertheless

Further

Morover

Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick.

On

By

In

The school play was a success due .......... all the hard work involved

to

for

in

of

If you want to buy that motorbike you'll have to take ............. a loan to do it.

out

down

on

up

She isn't going to university next year. She's had a change of ...........

heart

thoughts

attitude

decision

What do you do ............ a living? I'm a computer programmer

for

as

by

of

Thanks for telling me about that website. I'll keep it ……... mind

in

on

to

about

After a great deal of discussion we were all .......... agreement that we should have a party.

in

for

at

on

She has decided to take ........... a new hobby

up

over

on

Although it was a wonderful job offer he decided to ........... it down in the end.

turn

make

take

She didn't say goodbye before she ................ off. She must be upset about something

set

put

call

They decided to ……. the wedding off after she found out he was cheating on her

call

make

take

You'll be able to .................. that book out of the library.

take

bring

move

I’m not aware ……….. anyone who knows how to cook as well as she does.

of

on

in

about

Let me know if you would be interested ……. meeting with me.

in

on

about

to

The couple borrowed money ……. the bank to buy their new house

from

at

in

of

We do not rely ………… rail transport, so our delivery will not be affected by the strike.

on

in

at

of

She succeeded …..…. passing her FCE with flying colors

in

on

at

to

There has been a large increase …. unemployment since the beginning of the crisis

in

of

on

at

I'm going to work for them for a .......... period.

trial

exam

quiz

exam

At the end of the lesson she'll give us a fun ..........

quiz

exam

test

trial

Today our teacher is giving us a short grammar........

test

exam

quiz

trial

If you work hard you should pass the FCE ..............

exam

test

quiz

trial

Can I go for a .......... on your bike?

ride

journey

trip

tour

You won't see her until she's back from her skiing ............

trip

journey

ride

tour

She's going on a six-week .............. of Australia.

tour

journey

trip

ride

How was the bus ................ to school today?

journey

trip

tour

ride

If you commit a crime it will destroy your ...........

career

job

work

employment

The number of people in full-time ......... has risen this month.

employment

job

work

career

He's decided to take a part-time...

job

work

career

employment

Would you like to meet for a coffee after...?

work

job

career

employment