1. They gave her the best treatment. They could not save her. (THOUGH)
-> ______________________________________________________________
2. You promise to pay me back. I will lend you some money. (AS LONG AS)
-> _________________________________________________________________________________
3. He has already delivered a good performance. Nobody can question his ability. (SINCE)
-> _________________________________________________________________________________
4. The car has a bad engine. I bought it last month. (WHICH)
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5. They had always been in the London area. They moved here in 2009. (UNTIL)
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6. The tornado was extremely powerful. It hit Minnesota. (THAT)
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7. I am too old. I can’t play that kind of sport. (IF)
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8. Over 200 people attended the ceremony. Many of them had known Harry as their teacher.
(WHOM)
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9. Lisa hasn’t been to Italy before. Helena hasn’t been to Italy before, either. (NEITHER)
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10. The building is too high. I can’t go to the top without an elevator. (TOO)
-> _________________________________________________________________________________
 

Choose the correct answer for each blank to complete the following passage.

Monday In the office

Mary: I don't know what we (do). We've hardly made any money for ages.

Nigel : I think we should advertise. We can send out leaflets.

Mary: Yes. That probably (get) our name more widely known. But do you

think ...... (people/come) into the shop?

Nigel : Well, we could try advertising in the local paper.

Mary: That might be better......(I/phone) and find out their rates. And what about local radio?

Nigel : Good idea.......(I/phone) them?

Mary: OK, thanks.

Tuesday

Mary: We haven't got enough money to pay for all the advertising we need.

I've been in touch with the bank....(I/see) the manager on Friday.

Nigel :....(he/give) us a loan, do you think?

Mary: I hope so.

Friday At the bank

Manager: So you want to borrow some money. How do you want to spend it?

Mary:..... (we/advertise) on local radio and in the paper. We've planned it carefully. We only need $500.

Manager: Very well.....(the bank/lend) you the money. But you must pay us back in three months. Can you do that?

Mary:.....(we/do) it, I promise.

Manager: Now, go and see the loans clerk and (he/help) you to fill in the necessary forms.

Mary: Thank you for your help.

Manager: You're welcome.

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

It doesn’t matter how much you offer to pay, he won’t sell the antique vase.

A. Although you offer to pay him a lot, he won’t sell the antique vase.

B. Despite a lot of money you offer to pay, he won’t sell the antique vase.

C. He won’t sell the antique vase if you offer to pay him a lot of money.

D. However much you offer to pay, he won’t sell the antique vase.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t allow you to withdraw your money.

A. genuine

B. different 

C. fake

D. similar