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B2 Open World Unit 1

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  • I really want to try and use olive oil __________ butter. It’s supposedly healthier.
    even though
    rather than
    instead of
  • If Sally decided to go to Florence __________ go to Venice, I’d go with her. I’ve never been.
    rather than
    even though
    instead of
  • I invested in a bicycle and although my legs were (aching / upset a lot) at the beginning I soon got used to it.
    aching
  • __________ I’m really tired now, I’m glad we went out last night.
    However
    Rather than
    Even though
    Despite
  • I gave up (running / to run) a long time ago because of my knees. I really miss the marathons though.
    running
  • I started (track keeping / keeping track) of all the trips I did in my car.
    keeping track
  • I’ve been trying to (cut down on / cut on down) my petrol costs.
    cut down on
  • My mum is a good cook but she tends (using / to use) too much salt in her recipes.
    to use
  • You should cook homemade meals __________ order takeaway every day.
    even though
    rather than
    despite
    however
  • I realised that I was (overdoing / overweighting) it at the gym.
    overdoing
  • What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed (being / to be) at work?
    to be
  • I’m going to try and leave earlier in the morning to avoid (driving / to drive) during rush hour.
    driving
  • Lara is doing well in school.__________ she should try and get along with her classmates more.
    Despite
    However
    Than ever before
  • I can’t stand (queuing / to queue) at the airport. It drives me mad.
    queuing
  • __________ the weather, we had a lovely time in Hamburg.
    Despite
    Than ever before
    However
  • Julie leaves really early in the morning. She does it to avoid (getting / to get) stuck in traffic.
    getting
  • I started jogging last year and I feel fitter __________
    than ever before
    despite
    however
  • If you keep this up you’ll risk (getting / to get) injured. You really shouldn’t exercise this much.
    getting
  • Do you always remember to switch off the stove after cooking?
    I forget sometimes. The house almost burnt down a few times
    I always think I didn’t. I run to the kitchen and then real
  • I can’t stand (swimming / to swim) in a pool. It’s so boring! I much prefer it in the sea.
    swimming
  • I tried going to bed early.
    However, my favourite film was on and I just couldn’t resis
    It didn’t help – I was still really tired in the morning.
  • I am (delighted / disappointed) at how much money I am saving these days.
    delighted
  • __________ having studied very little, Andrew passed the test with flying colours.
    Even though
    However
    Rather than
    Despite
  • I booked us tickets to Australia as a surprise, but Alice refused (going / to go) because she’s scared of spiders.
    to go
  • Sorry, I can’t come tonight, I’m supposed (picking up / to pick) up a friend from the airport.
    to pick up
  • Dean is nice enough.__________ , he does talk a lot
    Despite
    Rather than
    However
    Even though
  • You should stop to drink a coffee.
    You’ve been driving for hours and you look tired.
    You’re having too many cups a day.
  • I have to stop calling my sister.
    She always stresses me out.
    She’ll get worried if she doesn’t hear from me
  • __________ the restaurant is amazing, the service could be better.
    Rather than
    Instead of
    Even though
  • I had totally forgotten to lock the door.
    No wonder we got burgled!
    I’m glad I did, or we would have been burgled!
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