Linking words to express contrast: B2: First, Cambridge English: First (FCE)

1) ........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.
1. Even though
2. Even if
3. Even when
2) I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.
1. even if
2. even though
3. even when
3) We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
1. despite
2. despite the fact that
3. in spite of
4) She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.
1. in spite of
2. despite the fact
3. despite that
5) I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.
1. Although
2. However
3. Yet
6) ........ the car was quite old, it was still very reliable.
1. Since
2. Yet
3. Although
7) ........ to the party they had last year, this one is great.
1. Contrary
2. In contrast
3. On the contrary
8) I do not agree with the criticism that her latest film is disappointing. ........, I find it one of her best pieces of work so far.
1. In contrast
2. Contrary
3. On the contrary

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