Test. USE OF ENGLISH Task 1. For questions 1-6, read the statements. Choose the conjunction or preposition, which you think fits best each space.

1.He went out the fact that he had a bad cold.
a.in spite
b. in spite of
c.because
2.He speaks English perfectly he has never been to England.
a.although
b.despite
c.because of
3. the legal adviser was drawing up the contract, we were discussing the specification of the goods.
a.Because of
b.Despite
c.While
4.the fine weather, we all stayed at home.
a.despite
b.although
c.while
5.Global warming has a negative impact on third-world agriculture, it has positive impact on first-world farming.
a.whereas
b.though
c.despite
6.The British spend a small proportion of their wealth on health service, its simple administration.
a.whereas
b.because of
c.though

Task 2. Read the text below. Use the in the box to form new words that fit in the same numbered blanks in the text. Fill in each space with the new word.

RESPONSIBLE
TREAM
STRONG
FIT
EXPERIENCE
ACTION
ADD
BALANCE
HEALTH

Taking care of nurses

It’s a nurse’s to care for her patients and help them recover from their illness. This doesn’t just mean giving patients medicine. Part of the may involve giving them advice on improving their diet and exercise routines so they can increase their and avoid becoming ill again. But who looks after the well-being and of nurses?
While trying to satisfy the demands of busy schedule, some nurses find it difficult to take the time to take care of themselves. This is especially true of young, nurses.

Because nurses have a very lifestyle and are constantly rushed off their feet, they’re unlikely to need any exercise. However, many nurses often don’t have a diet because they’re too busy to eat properly during the working day. This can mean relying on snacks instead of having meals. So some nurses may not be getting the nutrition they need to maintain energy levels or fight off infectious diseases.
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