Unit 14: Linking Expressions Task 1: Complete the sentences with the following linking words. even though, in case, because of, in order to, nevertheless, so that, since, moreover, despite/inspite of (2x), as a result of /after (2x) 1 The meal was satisfactory.__________________, we’ve decided not to eat there again. 2 She does a fantastic job _____________________ recent personal problems. 3 The CEO called a press conference _______________ explain the merger. 4 _________________ complaining several times, he got a refund. 5 The course was cancelled _________________ lack of interest. 6 I left work early ________________ I could go to the doctor’s. 7 He wrote a letter to the CEO. _________________, he sent a copy to the press. 8 __________________ sales fell a little in Japan, we had a reasonable year in the rest of Asia. 9 The marketing campaign was redesigned _____________________ a disastrous launch. 10 _________________________ the increase in prices, sales did not fall. 11 Consumers are advised to tighten their belts _____________ economic conditions worsen. 12 I cannot join the event ______________ I will attend a training course tomorrow night. Task 2: Choose the correct options. The number of correct options is not given. 1. ______________________ , we enjoyed our holiday. A. In spite of the rain B. Despite the rain C. Although it rained alot D. Despite raining a lot E. Despite it rained a lot F. In spite of the fact that it rained a lot G. Despite the fact that it rained a lot H. Alhough a lot of rain I. Although raining a lot J. Though raining a lot K. Though it rained a lot L. Even though it rained a lot M. Even though raining a lot N. Even raining a lot 2. I couldn´t sleep _________________. A. despite being tired B. in spite of being tired C. despite the fact that I was tired D. in spite of the fact that I was tired E. despite I was tired F. in spite I was tired G. although I was tired H. even though I was tired I. even if I was very tired J. though I was very tired Task 3. Is there a difference between : even if and even though? Match letters and numbers. A. Even though Tom doesn´t speak Spanish, I think he should still visit Madrid. B. Even if Tom doesn´t speak Spanish, I think he should still visit Madrid. 1. Despite the fact that he doesn´t speak Spanish (i.e. the speaker knows that Tom doesn´t speak Spanish) 2. Whether or not he speaks Spanish (i.e. the speaker doesn´t know definitely whether Tom speaks Spanish or not) Task 4. Is there a difference between : in case and if? Match letters and numbers. A. We´ll buy some more food in case Tom comes. B. We´ll buy some more food if Tom comes. 1. Perhaps Tom will come; if he comes, we´ll buy some more food; if he doesn´t come, we won´t buy any more food). 2. Perhaps Tom will come; we´ll buy some more food now, whether he comes or not; then we´ll already have the food if he comes.) Task 5 In case or if ? i) Please take my phone number in case/ if you need to contact me. ii) You will find me in the hotel in case / if you need to talk to me. iii) You should insure your bicycle in case/ if it is stolen. iv) You should inform the police in case / if your bicycled is stolen. Task 6 What does “in case of emergency“ mean? A. if there is an emergency B. when there is an emergency Task 6 Unless. As long as, provided/providing. The club is for members only. You can´t go in _________ you are member. A. unless B. except if C. only if D. if only E. as long as F. provided (that) G. providing (that) H. if We don´t use future tense after unless /as long as / provided / providing. Choose the correct word: 1. You can use my car unless / as long as you drive carefully. 2. I´m playing tennis tomorrow unless / providing it´s raining. 3. I´m playing tennis tomorrow unless / providing it´s not raining. 4. I don´t mind if you come in late unless / as long as you come in quietly. 5. I´m going now unless / provided you want me to stay. 6. I don´t watch TV unless / as long as I´ve got nothing else to do. 7. Children are allowed to use the swimming pool unless / provided they are with an adult. 8. Unless /Provided they are with an adult, children are not allowed to use the swimming pool. 9. We can sit here in the corner unless / as long as you´d rather sit over there by the window. 10. Our holiday cost a lot of money. // Did it? Well, that doesn´t matter unless / as long as you enjoyed yourselves.