IV. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.
People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know this will (1) __________ happen, we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages to a long (2) __________.
In the first place, people (3) __________ live longer can spend more time with their family and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing time when they can do the things they have never had time for.
(4) __________ the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to (5) __________ time in hospital or become dependent (6) __________ their children and friends. Many of them (7) __________ this dependence annoying or embarrassing. In addition to this, the (8) __________ people get, the fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become ill and it's often difficult to make new (9) __________
To sum up, it seems that living to a very old age is worthwhile for people who stay healthy (10) ________ to remain independent and enjoy life.
I) Read the passage carefully and the fill in the blank wuth a suitable word
• enough, dependent, older, who, not, hem, life, spend, retirement, difficult
People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know that this will (1)... happen, we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages ansld disadvantages to have a long (2)...
In the first place, people(3) ... live longer can spend more time with their family and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working live look forward to a long, relaxing(4) ... when they can do things they have never had time for
On the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to (5)... in hospital or become (6)... on their children and friends. Many of (7)... find this dependence annoyibg or embarrassing. In addition to this, the (8)... people get the fewer friends they seem to have because old friend die or become ill and this is often (9)... to make friends
To sump up, it seems that living to a very oldage is worth while dor people who stay healthy (10)... to remain independent and enjoy life
5. Combine the sentences in each pair into a new sentence that shows a cause/ effect relationship. Use cause and effect signal word or phrase given in brackets. 1. One effect of global warming is that sea levels are rising. The polar icecaps are melting. (because) 2. The global population has increased. There are much better levels of nutrition. (because of) 3. Nuclear explosions and detonations of nuclear weapons cause radioactive pollution. (lead to) 4. More and more roads are being built. Air pollution is rising. (as a consequence) 5. In the last ten years, many BC valleys have been clearcut. 142 species of salmon have become extinct. (so) 6. The fish and other aquatic animals have died. The water is polluted. (due to)
5. Combine the sentences in each pair into a new sentence that shows a cause/ effect relationship. Use cause and effect signal word or phrase given in brackets.
1. One effect of global warming is that sea levels are rising. The polar icecaps are melting. (because)
2. The global population has increased. There are much better levels of nutrition. (because of)
3. Nuclear explosions and detonations of nuclear weapons cause radioactive pollution. (lead to)
4. More and more roads are being built. Air pollution is rising. (as a consequence)
5. In the last ten years, many BC valleys have been clearcut. 142 species of salmon have become extinct. (so)
6. The fish and other aquatic animals have died. The water is polluted. (due to)
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V. Fill in each blank with the suitable word.
Most British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family ,or (1)………….short business trips. People are advised to find out (2)……………to get urgent treatment before (3)…………the UK. They have to get a form which explains what they (4)…………do if they fall ill or have an accident, and what arrangements exist in each country (5)………….medical treatment. The regulations are fairly simple but (6)……………people do not have this information, they may (7)…………that private medical care is extremely expensive. It (8)………..not usually for people to discover that they do not have enough money with (9)…………….to pay the total costs and in such circumstances (10)………Already difficult situation becomes even more complicated.
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2. Tom was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted in disturbing the class.
=> although
=> in spite of
3. Mary tried several times, but she couldn't find a taxi.
=> although
=> in spite os
4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
=> dépite
5. They didn't have much time, however they came to visit us.
=> in spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymmastics every morning.
=> although
=> despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
=> in spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
=> in spite of
9. I didn't like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
=> although
=> in spite of
10. I told her all the trurth. However she didn't believe me.
=> although
=> in spite of
11. They didn't play well, but they won the game.
=> although
=> despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn't turn on the heater.
=> despite
13. Bill had a terribla headache. However he kept working.
=> although
=> in spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn't use them to study.
=> despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn't deserve a raise.
=> although
=> in spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
=> despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
=> although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
=> although
=> in spite of
19. He arrived later but he finish work earlier than the others.
=> although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn't like her.
=> although
=> in spite of