q 1 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. Although/However social media is very popular, people should be aware of the dangers of using it too much.

2. While/Both living in a big city can be fun, I miss life in the countryside.

3. I enjoy speaking with friends face to face. Both/Equally, I enjoy chatting to them online

4. Chimpanzees, like/whereas humans, use physical contact to show their feelings.

5. Most Americans say their pets are part of the family. Whereas/On the other hand, only 36% of them actually buy their pets birthday presents.

q2 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

1. Having a business meeting with Italians can be challenging. (1) ----------they may often be late, this does not mean that they do not take business seriously.

2. ------------being prepared and dressing professionally is important.

3. ------------, more informal dress is acceptable in smaller company meetings.

4. ------------small, inexpensive gifts like chocolates are acceptable.

5. -----------these should only be given once a trusted relationship has been established.

1. A Although B However

2. A Although B Both

3, A Equally B While

4. A Though B On the one hand

5. A On the other hand B Whereas

Q 3 Complete each sentence by choosing the correct word from the list below.

although , both , equally , however , like

1. I don't like talking on the phone. ,---------- texting is fine.

2. -------------graffiti was originally about sending social and political messages, many today consider it art.

3. Nowadays, -----------the older and the younger generations use cell phones.

4. Speaking many languages is a useful skill. ----------, knowing how to behave is important.

5. Public transport, -----------cycling, is becoming more popular in the States.

Q4 Complete the words in the sentences. The first letter is given, and there is one space for each letter.

1. Can you get the waiter's------------------------- ? I'd like to order now. ( A)

2. Do you give taxi drivers a ------------here in the States? We do in the U.K. Ten percent is normally enough. ( T)

3. Another burger bar is opening downtown. It's a real ----------at the moment they're opening everywhere. ( T )

4. Please don't play with your cell phone when I'm talking to you. It's not good-----------( M)

5. I watch everything online now. There's this really cool -----------where you can stream hundreds of TV series and movies, and it's very cheap. ( S )

Q5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs.

consider , hurt , ignore, judge , post

1. I hate to ----------a place before I've been there, but this place looks very expensive from the outside.

2. i--------studying law like my parents, but in the end I chose to study journalism because it sounded more interesting to me.

3. My head really ------------ Do you have to play your music so loudly?

4. This place is great! I think I'll ------------a review online when I get home.

5. Why is Oscar----------- me? Did I do something to make him angry?

q6 Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. I never expected his behavior/attitude/reaction to the news would be so bad. He was very unhappy.

2. Why are you so anxious/cruel/rude about the exam? I'm sure you'll do fine.

3. I heard that the latest network/version/media of this tablet has much better data security.

4. Before you make a decision, why don't you ask for Mack's experience/opinion/feeling? He'll know what to do.

5. One very important extent/attitude/factor to think about when meeting new people is how to dress.