Unit 10

1 Fill the gap in each sentence with an appropriate form of the word in brackets.

1 Many UK companies routinely monitor their staff’s use of email and the Internet, but trade unions
are opposed to this kind of _____________________. (survey)

2 Having to wait for ten minutes was a minor _____________________. (CONVENIENT)

3 Computer experts warn that _____________________ of the appropriate software to protect your
computer is not enough - you also need to ensure it is updated regularly. (install)

4 When you shop using our website, you can be sure that we respect the _____________________ of any
information you provide us with. (confidence)

5 We are committed to responsible data management and to maintaining the security of your personal
data; please read our _____________________ policy before you order online. (private)


2 Find the answer to each clue. The first letter has been given in each case.

1 a small business that has just been started = ________________________

2 organizations that work to prevent and investigate crimes, such as the police and the FBI =
_______________

3 an informal word meaning to look at something secretly, to discover information =
_____________________

4 a retail company which sells through both traditional outlets and an Internet site =
______________________

5 the time during the late 1990s when many new Internet companies were set up =
________________________


Adverbial Clauses


REASON

1 Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the pair of
sentences above it.

1 All the banks will be closed on Monday. It’s a holiday.

As _________________________________________________________

2 She has had to use crutches. She had an operation on her foot.

Since _________________________________________________________

3 We’re all together today. We should decide on a date for the Christmas party.

While _________________________________________________________


PURPOSE

2 Complete each sentence in such a way that is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence(s)
above it.

1 You should plan to leave early tomorrow. You’ll avoid traffic jams on the way to the airport.

In order _________________________________________________________

2 We had to account for every penny we spent so that no money would be wasted.

In order _________________________________________________________

3 There must be a good source of light or plants won’t grow indoors.

In order for _________________________________________________________

4 We waited a few minutes until the rain stopped. We didn’t want to get wet.

So as _________________________________________________________


CONTRAST

3 Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence
above it.

1 I disagree with his point of view, but I understand why he thinks that way.

Although _________________________________________________________

2 While most people agreed that the car was a bargain, none of them wanted to buy it.

Even _________________________________________________________

3 The old people didn’t have very much money, but they were really generous.

Despite _________________________________________________________