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GF B2 Class 19 (Lesson 1)

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  • Complete with one word. Carl doesn't like spending money, ____ he's well-off
    though / although
  • 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
  • Complete with one word. The _____ knowledge we acquire, the more successful we are.
    more
  • 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.
  • Complete with one word. The cake tasted good, in _____ of not looking like the photo in the recipe book
    spite
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Complete with one word. The book, in _____ to the movie, was quite mediocre
    contrast
  • 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
  • Complete with one word. Compared ____ Facebook, look, Instagram has prettier content and wittier captions.
    with
  • Complete with one word. Our vacation was a disaster: not only was the food terrible, the weather was awful as ____.
    well
  • Complete with one word. I’ve got to admit that today's test was easy compared ____ the last one.
    with
  • Complete with one word. I must say that, _____ the service was poor, the meal was delicious
    though / although
  • Complete with one word. We loved the film, ___ the fact that it was nearly three hours long
    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.
  • Complete with one word. ____ being not fit, he sometimes manages to cycle to work.
    despite
  • Complete with one word. We're happy in our house, ____ there's much to do
    though / although
  • Complete with one word. The more goods you sell, the ___ profit you make.
    more
  • 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
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