Clauses / Linking Words Underline the correct m. However/Despite the great danger, we decided to attempt the rescue. In spite of the fact that/Despite she is disabled, she plays a lot of sports. He decided not to do the computer course, although/whereas it would have been useful to him. He knows he is damaging his health, despite/yet he continues to smoke. Even though/In spite of strong opposition from the public, the company went ahead with its plans. Brillant though/although the cook may be, he knows nothing about French sauces. ‘Although/However he ate a lot of spicy food at the reception, he didn't suffer from indigestion. | can't agree with you on this subject, however/whatever hard you may try to convince me, | arrived late at the cinema, but/as | still got a good seat. No matter how/No matter what measures the government takes against hooliganism, there will still be fans who overreact. Soor s4H2eN4 Rephrase the sentences in as many ways as possible in order to express concession. 11 He prepared the meal very quickly. Everyone enjoyed it. ...Although/Even though he prepared the meal very quickly, everyone enjoyed it. Despite/In spite of his having prepared the meal very quickly, everyone enjoyed it ete. 2 She disliked the book. She read all of it. 3. He has a good income. He only rents a small fat. 4 She's been having French lessons for years. She doesn't speak French very well. 5 She went shopping yesterday, The cupboards are already bare. 6 He set his alarm for 6 am. He was still late for work. .... 7 They took their costumes with them. They didn't go swimming. .. B Fill the gaps with the following word: whatever, no matter how, although, nevertheless, in spite of, whereas Pivates of the Caribbeam: At World’s End Our favourite pirates are back again in this third and final film in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy! The adventure starts with Will (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth (Keira Knightly) going to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johny Depp) from the dead. Depp is as convincing as ever as Captain Jack. 1) ...l spite of.. his good heart, he can be cunning and mean. But he is so funny and crazy that you just can’t help foving him, 2) sans: he does! Knightly and Bloom also give spectacular performances. The film is a bit scary in parts, 3)... other pars are quite sentimental and romantic. 4) su kids will love itl But Pirates of the Caribbean isn’t just for kids. You're sure to enjoy it 5) . old you are! All in all, 6) it's a little long (almost three hours), this is a great film. If you only see one film this year, this should be it! 56= Oral Development 6 as Hard ...25 che tried...she couldn’ However much you complain, they won't give y how No He's a writer, but he often makes spelling mistakes. being In. Clauses / Linking Words BE) Complete the sentences using the words in bold, Use two to five word She tried hard, but she couldn't solve the problem. 't solve the problem jou a refund. Although she exercises a lot, she's not very strong. fact Despite In spite of his leaving home early, he was late for the appointment though Even .. complain, they won't give you a refund. a writer, he often makes spelling mistakes. a lot, she’s not very strong. early, he was late for the appointment. The plot was complicated, but | enjoyed the film a lot though Complicated John works as a travel agent, but he's never been abroad. of In. However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed, matter He didn’t succeed, In spite of having a good voice, he could never has Although. She did her best. She failed the exam. yet She be a professional singer. , Lenjoyed the film a lot. .8 travel agent, John has never been abroad. he tried. ..he could never be a professional singer. failed the exam. Look at the pictures below and the information given. Talk about each of the women using : words expressing concession as in the example. You may also use your own ideas. Mary housewife/used to teach before her children were bom children have now grown up/decided not to go back to work enjoys gardening/garden is too big to look after on her own Would like to become more involved in community life/not have much free time Although Mary's a housewife now, she used to Jane managing director/doesn't find work very stressful lives alone/doesn't feel lonely loves cooking/not much time to spend in the kitchen quite enjoys entertaining clients in the evenings/prefers spending time on her own teach before her children were born 57]