III.Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original ones.
1. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (in spite of)
2. They have little money. They are happy (despite)
3. We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. (although)
4. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)
IV. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. hotel B. chimney C. future D. petrol
2. A. population B. uncomfortable C. overcrowded D. celebration
3. A. peaceful B. wealthy C. diverse D. labour
4. A. direct B. affect C. open D. renew
5. A. succeed B. happen C. replace D. attend
6. A. reward B. country C. samba D. music
7. A. helicopter B. entertainment C. superstitious D. documentary
8. A. perform B. order C. receive D. rehearse
V.Complete the following passage by choosing the best option, A, B, C or D.
Energy is very important in our modern life. People use energy (1)__________ transportation, cooking, heating and cooling rooms, manufacturing, lighting, and entertainment. (2) __________ energy nowadays comes from fossil fuels – petroleum, coal, and natural gas. (3) __________, burning fossil fuels causes pollution. Also, if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will (4) __________ all the fossil fuels in the near future.
1.A. in B. for C. at D. by
2.A. Most B. Mostly C. almost D. Utmost
3.A Because B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
4.A. use up B. run on C. take over D. cut off
5. b
6. a
7. d
8. a
Energy is very important in our modern life. People use energy (5)__________ transportation, cooking, heating and cooling rooms, manufacturing, lighting, and entertainment. (6) __________ energy nowadays comes from fossil fuels – petroleum, coal, and natural gas. (7) __________, burning fossil fuels causes pollution. Also, if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will (8) __________ all the fossil fuels in the near future.
5. A. in B. for C. at D. by
6. A. Most B. Mostly C. almost D. Utmost
7. A Because B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
8. A. use up B. run on C. take over D. cut off