Part A: Choose the most suitable word or words given.

01. Nowadays, television is one of the most popular forms of entertainment.

 this it provides us with the most recent news.
(However/In addition to this/Although) 

02. There are many different kinds of programs on TV.  there are sports programs,
children's programs, and various types of comedy entertainment.
(On the other hand/Moreover/For example) 

03. Watching TV has become the main evening activity in many households.   ,
many hobbies, such as model-making or dress-making, are not as popular as they used to be.
(As a result/However/Despite) 

04. In parts of the USA, there are about 150 channels to choose from.   , the 4
channels available in Britain seem a very narrow choice.
(In conclusion/In comparison/What is more) 

05. Many people feel that TV takes up far too much of young people's time.   this ,
they argue that the quality of the programs is poor, and that there is too much violence.(In
contrast/Personally/Besides) 

Part B: The following sentences make up a short text but they are in the wrong
order. Read them carefully and decide what the correct order should be.

1. Thus drivers will be encouraged to park where there is room, and go downtown by bus.

2. Besides this, parking has become more difficult and the streets are blocked by parked cars.

3. Nowadays people prefer to use private cars to go downtown because it is more convenient.

4. First of all, public transports should be improved and made cheaper.

5. However, there are solutions to these problems, which would improve the quality of life in
our cities.

6. In addition, free parking lots should be built outside the city.

7. As a result, there are traffic jams which block the streets and cause problems for both
drivers and pedestrians.
Part C: Fill the gaps with one of the linking devices given below:

personally / however / for example/ besides this / first of all/ on the other hand / at the
moment/ especially

Living in a small town has a number of advantages.   there is no pollution, the air
is fresh, and you can even grow your own vegetables.

 there is peace and quiet, and less stress than in a big city. 

 , there are several problems to take into consideration too,   if you
have a family. If the town is too small and far from other cities, it might be hard to find health
care and good schools. 

The city has its good points too.  , there are more job opportunities, better schools
and lots of entertainment in the city.

 , the bad points outnumber the good ones when you think in terms of the quality of
life you have, in terms of your physical and mental health. 

 , I think I would prefer to live in a nice little town on a beach, but that will have to
wait until I retire.   , I have an office job and a promising career ahead of me. 
1. She is a very good English speaker. You would think it was her native language.

___________________________________________________________________ (so)

2. There were so many people in the room that we couldn't move.

___________________________________________________________________ (such)

3. We missed the film because there was such a lot of traffic.

___________________________________________________________________ (so)

4. I can't wear this coat in winter, It's not warm enough.

___________________________________________________________________ (too)

5. When he speaks English, I can't understand what he says.

___________________________________________________________________ (enough)

6. We lost the match although we we the better team.

___________________________________________________________________ (despite)

7. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.

___________________________________________________________________ (even though)

8. Despite her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.

___________________________________________________________________ (although)

9. The football match is still going on.

___________________________________________________________________ (yet)

10. Has Jane got divorced yet?

___________________________________________________________________ (still)

11. Jack used to have long hair and a beard.

___________________________________________________________________ (no longer)

12. I was feeling tired.

___________________________________________________________________ (any longer)

13. I wish I could speak English as well as you do.

___________________________________________________________________ (like)
14. Both in January and in February, the price of basic foods rose.

___________________________________________________________________ (as)

15. He had hoped to do better in the examination.

___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)

16. John is younger than he looks.

___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)

17. Tom is 16 years old, and so is Fred.

___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)

18. He used to be a doctor.

___________________________________________________________________ (as)

19. You're not reading that newspaper. Can I read it?

___________________________________________________________________ (as)

20. He was sitting on the beach when the sun rose.

___________________________________________________________________ (as)

21. You can go to the party if you don't come home very late.

___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)

22. When he arrives, we'll go.

___________________________________________________________________ (as....as)

23. They think that he is the best person for the job.

___________________________________________________________________ (as)
Although, in spite of or despite?

1.  she is beautiful, everybody hates her.

2. The children slept deeply   the noise.
3.  earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents
4. Jane rarely sees Alan   they are neighbors.
5. Kate did not do well in the exam   working very hard.
6.  I was very hungry, I couldn't eat.
7.  the difficulty, they managed to solve the math problem.
8. Liza never talked to him   she loved him.
9.  it was cold, Marie didn't put on her coat.
10.  Clare did the work   being ill.
11.  the weather was bad, we had a good time.
12.  all our hard work, a lot of things went wrong.
13.  we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
14. I went to hospital   I was feeling very ill.
15. I went to work the next day   I was still feeling ill.
16. She accepted the job   the low salary.
17. She refused the job   the low salary.
18. I managed to sleep   the hotel was noisy.
19. I could not get to sleep   the noise.
20. He runs fast   his old age.
 Put in the correct preposition.

Example: He concentrates __ physics. Answer: He concentrates on physics.

1) My friend is good   playing volleyball.

2) She complains   bullying.
3) They are afraid   losing the match.
4) She doesn't feel   working on the computer.
5) We are looking forward   going out at the weekend.
6) Laura dreams   living on a small island.
7) Andrew apologized   being late.
8) Do you agree   staying in a foreign country?
9) The girls insisted   going out with Kerry.
10) Edward thinks   climbing trees this afternoon.

Exercise on Prepositions – McDonald’s

1. The first McDonald’s restaurant was opened   Dick and Mac

McDonald   the 15th   May 1940.

2. The best selling products   their restaurant were hamburgers.

3. So the McDonald brothers thought   a way to produce hamburgers more quickly.

4. This was introduced   1948 and became known   the Speedee

Service System.

5. The first franchised McDonald’s restaurant was opened   1953, and today you

can find McDonald’s restaurants   more than 100 countries.

6. The meats   the burgers vary   the culture   the country.

7. Franchisees and future managers   McDonald’s restaurants are

trained   Hamburger University, which is located   Oak Brook, a

suburb   Chicago.

8. McDonalds is also known   its sponsorship   various international

sport events.

1) He opened the window. He wanted to let  fresh air in.(in order to)

 
He opened the window .
 
2) I took my camera. I wanted to take some photos.(so that)
 
I took my camera  .
 
3) He studied really hard. He wanted to get better marks.(in order to)
 
 He studied really hard .
 
4) Jason learns Chinese. His aim is  to work  in China.( to)
 
 Jason learns Chinese .
 
5) I’ve collected money. I will buy a new car.(so that)
 
 I’ve collected money .
 
6) Many people left Turkey in 1960s. They wanted to find jobs in Germany.( in order to)
 
 Many people left Turkey in 1960s .
 
7) She attends to a course. She wants to  learn chess.(to)
 
 She attends to a course .
 
8) Linda turned on the lights. She wanted to see better.(so that)
 
 Linda turned on the lights .
 
9) I will come with you. I want to help you.(in order to)
 
 I will come with you .
 
10) We are going to cinema. We will watch a horror film.(to)
 
 We are going to cinema .
 
11) You must take your umbrella so that you won’t get wet.(in order)
 
 You must take your umbrella 
 
12) He waited at the counter. He wanted to see her.(in order)
 
He waited at the counter .
 
13) We all put on our coats. We were feeling cold.(so that)
 
We all put on our coats  keep warm.