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B2 - Unit 7 - Contrast links

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  • ___ the heavy traffic, we managed to get to the theatre on time.
    Although
    Nevertheless
    In spite of
  • Sally decided to apply for the job ___ she didn’t meet all of the criteria.
    even though
    however
    despite
  • ___ the teachers need a larger staff room, they’d prefer money was spent on repairing the classrooms.
    While
    In contrast,
    Despite
  • ___ being more expensive, eco-friendly clothing is often better quality and will last longer.
    Although
    Despite
  • ___ giving a strong interview, he wasn’t offered the job.
    Although
    However
    Despite
  • ___ the many advantages of working from home, many employers still limit this to a couple of days a week.
    Although
    While
    Despite
  • Pets can be very good company. ___, they are a big responsibility.
    However
    Although
  • Despite ___ tired, he decided to go to the party.
    being
    be
  • Many people believe that higher education should be free for everyone. ___, I’m not sure I agree.
    Despite
    However
    Even though
  • They decided to buy the Mini ___ the Smart car as it had a bit more space.
    instead of
    despite
    although
  • ___ he wasn’t enjoying it very much, he watched the film to the end.
    Although
    However
    Despite
  • Marta doesn’t feel well. ___, she’s going to watch her son play in the match.
    Whereas
    While
    Nevertheless
  • A___ the weather forecast was bad, we decided to go to the beach anyway. 
    Although
  • ___ gardening is good for well-being, it can be stressful.
    Even though
    Rather than
  • ___ the terrible weather, they continued on their walk.
    Although
    Despite
    However
  • She decided not to go to the party, ___ all her friends would be there.
    even though / although
  • This is the most popular part of town to stay in. ___, it can be difficult to find accommodation here.
    However
  • Rather than ___ straight home, they decided to visit some friends on the way.
    to drive
    driving
  • A___ I don’t usually like horror films, I loved The Shining.
    Although
  • Will the team win? On the one hand, they have a great new player. ___ their manager is absolutely terrible.
    In spite of the fact that
    On the other hand,
    Even though
  • Hugo decided to go skiing, ___ the forecast was for heavy rain.
    while
    even though
    despite
  • He asked / milk / instead of / whether / tea / he could / have .
    He asked whether he could have tea instead of milk.
  • Having solar panels can save you money on your energy bills. ___, they can be expensive to install.
    Despite
    However
  • The hotel looks great. However, / us / expensive / will be / it / for / too / I think .
    The hotel looks great. However, I think it will be too expensive for us.
  • I thought it was a funny joke. ___ my parents didn’t agree and were furious with me.
    However,
    Despite
    On the other hand,
  • Rather than ___ (drive back) that night, we stayed in a hotel.
    driving back
  • Yesterday, the sky was clear and blue. ___, it’s grey and cloudy today.
    Even though
    In contrast
    On the other hand
  • They ate all the food, ___ they weren’t very hungry.
    even though
    despite
  • Despite ___ that he couldn’t sing, he received a huge applause from the guests.
    claim
    to claim
    claiming
  • Despite ___ warnings about the weather, they headed out in the storm.
    receiving
    to receive
  • We decided to have a holiday in this country instead of ___ abroad.
    to go
    going
  • Rather than ___(stay) behind to work late, he decided to come in early the next day.
    staying
  • We decided to take the train ___ travelling by car.
    instead of
    although
    even though
  • D___ the competition, she managed to get into her first-choice university.
    Despite
  • Travelling by bicycle ___ by car can help you to be more active and save money.
    rather than
    even though
  • ___ it was Saturday, Mike got up at 6.00 am.
    Although
    However
    Despite
  • They decided / rather / than / takeaway / a / cooking / to order.
    They decided to order a takeaway rather than cooking.
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