ENGLISH TEST 11TH

III GRAMMAR
1. Rewrite the following sentences using the given connector.
a) Although it was raining heavily, he didnt open his umbrella.
In spite of ____________________________________________________________

b) Eco-volunteering is very rewarding; however some teenagers dont consider it a

good experience.
Although _____________________________________________________________

c) Al Gore prepared a web conference. He wanted to present an ozone friendly

campaign. (in order to)
_____________________________________________________________________

d) New eco-buildings use solar energy and rechargeable battery devices as well.
(not onlybut also)
____________________________________________________________________

e) Schools teach about environmental awareness, but teenagers still use pollutant
materials. (nevertheless)
____________________________________________________________________
f) Governments encourage the use of non-pollutant energies. They want companies to
preserve the environment. ( so that)
____________________________________________________________________

2. Fill in the gaps with the right verb form. Check the verb tense correctly.
a) After Al Gore left the White House he _______________(choose) part of his work to
help environmental causes.
b) Many activists __________________ (already write) a lot about environmental
damage when they decided to plan this campaign.
c) Greenpeace activists _____________________ (plan) the campaign in the
headquarters, when they got the news about the oil spill in Mexico.
d) Human carelessness _______________ (damage) the weather system over the
years, making natural disasters more frequent.
e) Yesterday the EU Parliament ________________ (keep) its promise about climate
change prevention to force member states into general adjustments.