1.
Although I’m not used to interpreting simultaneously, I did it quite well during my
first day of work.
2. Although the computer manufacturers have agreed to replace the computers free of
charge, the new computers will not be installed for at least three months.
3. Although the car is old, it is still reliable.
4. Be careful when handling a knife in order not to get injured.
5. Buying a house is expensive. It is, however, a good investment.
6. Guardiola trained hard for years and, as a result, he became one of the best football
players in Spain.
7. Handle the flowers carefully so as not to damage them.
8. He chose this University so that he could study English.
9. He spoke Russian so well that everyone thought he was Russian.
10. He was so tired that he went to bed early.
11. His wife left him and, as a result, he became very depressed.
12. I don’t really want to go out tonight. However, there is a good film on TV.
13. I studied a lot. Therefore, I got an excellent mark.
14. I turned off the radio so that I could hear my thoughts.
15. I went to the music shop in order to buy the last Eagles CD.
16. I’m determined to buy a house this year. I don’t know where exactly, though.
17. Although it was snowing, the festival took place as usual.
18. Despite the noise, the students could study for their test.
19. In spite of the rain, I went for a walk.
20. It was late so he decided to take a taxi home.
21. It was such a difficult exam that he knew he wouldn’t pass it.
22. You really must make up your mind. It’s a big decision to make, though.
23. It’s such a cold day that I will stay in bed.
24. John is very rich whereas his friends are extremely poor.
25. Many of the deaths of older people are due to heart attacks.
26. Many people think scientists are abusing animals. However, those people do
nothing to stop the problem.
27. Mrs. Dean was sleeping, so she didn’t hear the thief.
28. Mrs. Smith is an intelligent and stimulating teacher. Moreover, she takes an interest
in the personal well-being of her students; in addition, she takes an interest in the
personal well-being of her students.
29. She not only writes novels but also teaches.
30. By the time we arrived late, all the best seats had been taken.
31. Students have learnt a lot since this new project.
32. Computer manufacturers have agreed to replace the computers free of charge, yet
the new computers will not be installed for at least three months.
