1 задание Complete the sentences with a linking word or phrase from the box.
аs long as
although
owing to
as well
therefore
despite
whereas
in order to
1 you concentrate, you should pass the exam.
2… she always handed in her homework late, the quality of her work was high.
3. Simona took notes during the lecture … recording what the teacher said
4. Mike decided to get a summer job in France … improve his French 5being one of the most intelligent students in the class, Michael's exam result was disappointing.
6. The students found that they had a free morning …the cancellation of the lecture 7. "You just don't practise enough," said the teacher, "and … you're not likely to improve
8Tom wrote his essay in an hour, John needed a whole day to do his.
2 задание
For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: (O) WHETHER
Keep on learning!
It doesn't matter (0) … … you are still at school or in full-time employment, making the effort to learn new things is very important. Most of us have a few subjects on (1) … … we focus. These may be associated (2) … … … our study or job, or sometimes a hobby. (3) … … it is obviously important to develop a deep understanding of (4) … …matters to us most, it is equally worthwhile to extend our range of knowledge beyond what we are familiar with, and that is true at (5) … age. So the best advice is to find the time to (6) … on new challenges and learn new skills outside the areas where we feel most comfortable. People often choose subjects (7) … … as new languages, computer skills, or painting. If you can't get to a class, then you can go online. Online courses can easily (8) …… found, and learning online means you put in as much time as you want each day.
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