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Unit 93

93.1 words that add more information words that introduce surprising information

in addition, as well, also, what’s more although, in spite of, however, despite

93.2 2 however 5 However 8 despite
3 both are correct 6 both are correct
4 even though 7 both are correct

93.3 She always worked hard in class, whereas most of her classmates were lazy.

She has the ability to do the job. What’s more, she is very experienced.
She didn’t pass the exam in spite of the help I gave her.
She worked there for ten years. However, she was never happy in the job.
93.4 2 In spite of / Despite; still 6 as well / too

3 However 7 though
4 although / even though 8 yet; still
5 In addition to / As well as / Besides

93.5 Possible answers:
2 I get up much later 5 I think I’ll pass
3 the bad weather 6 she spoke very quickly
4 it’s cheaper (with a season ticket) 7 goes jogging / plays tennis / works, etc.

Unit 94

94.1 2 Teresa got the job because of her good exam results.
3 We couldn’t eat outside because of the terrible weather.
4 She didn’t go to school because of her cold.
5 The referee stopped the game because of the bad light.

6 I was late because of the terrible traffic.
7 He can’t vote because of his age.
94.2 2 in case 5 As a result / Therefore 8 otherwise

3 as long as 6 Unless 9 whether/if
4 in order to / so that I would 7 as long as 10 reason

94.3 2 As/Since 3 so that 4 as a result / therefore 5 unless 6 whether

94.4 Possible answers:

I want to improve my English because I need good English for my job.
I don’t know whether my English is good enough.
I often need to write words down, otherwise I forget them.
I don’t get many opportunities to practise my English, therefore my speaking is not very good.
Speaking English may be important in order to get a better job in the future.

Unit 95

95.1 formal informal

depart, regarding, purchase, proceed to, cheers, mate, terrific, bloke, kids
commence

95.2 depart leave mate friend

cheers thanks commence start
regarding about terrific fantastic (marvellous, wonderful, etc.)

purchase buy bloke man
proceed to go to kids children

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