Homework

• 1. Complete with the correct linking word
• 2. Choose between although/even though and despite/in spite of
• 3. Answer using complete sentences

1. Complete with the correct linking word

1. I was very tired. __________, I went to the gym. (contrast)
2. __________ being sick, she went to work. (contrast)
3. He studied hard. __________, he passed the exam. (result)
4. __________ it was expensive, we bought it. (contrast)
5. She speaks Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. __________, she's learning Arabic. (addition)
6. __________, I want to thank you. __________, I have a question. (sequence)
7. Many cities, __________ London and Paris, have excellent museums. (example)

2. Choose between although/even though and despite/in spite of

1. __________ the bad weather, we had a great time.
2. __________ she was tired, she kept working.
3. __________ his age, he runs marathons.
4. __________ I don't like horror movies, I watched it.
5. __________ being very busy, she always finds time for friends.

3. Answer using complete sentences

1. Have you ever continued doing something even though you wanted to give up? What happened eventually?
2. What is something you do regularly despite not enjoying it very much? Why do you do it?
3. Do you think working from home is better than working in an office? Mention an advantage and a disadvantage of each.
4. In your opinion, what are the most important reasons to learn a foreign language? Present them in order of importance.
5. How is your daily life different from your grandparents' lives when they were your age?