1) I went to the Tourist Information office ________ ask for a map. a) for b) in order c) to 2) The company are expanding ________ increase their market share. a) for b) in order to c) so that 3) ________ it being pretty cold, we decided to have a picnic on the beach! a) In spite of b) Although c) Even though 4) The company is opening overseas offices ________ they can access the global market. a) for b) so that c) in order 5) I booked the tickets online ________ I could get a cheaper price. a) so as b) so that c) for 6) ________ the mosquitoes, we had a good night’s sleep. a) Although b) In spite of c) Even though 7) ________ we went in Sweden, everyone spoke really good English! a) Wherever b) Whatever c) Whoever 8) ________ that I’m not keen on ice-skating, I quite enjoyed myself. a) Despite the fact b) Although c) Even though 9) I like reading books on philosophy, ________ I sometimes find them difficult. a) in spite of b) though c) despite 10) ________ cleaned this kitchen deserves a medal! a) Whatever b) However c) Whoever 11) Gary came into college at nine o’clock ________ a meeting with his tutor. a) for b) so as to c) to 12) Tina left work slightly early ________ miss the start of the talk. a) to not b) so as not to c) in order not 13) The beach resort was a bit disappointing, but our accommodation ________ very good. a) are b) were c) was 14) ________ in my grandmother’s house was sold at auction when she died. a) furniture b) The furnitures c) The furniture 15) Could you give me ________ advice on what kind of bike I should buy? a) an b) some c) some pieces of 16) I need to buy ________ to go with this jacket. a) a new trousers b) a new trouser c) some new trousers 17) There were two ________ left on the baggage reclaim, but neither of them were mine. a) luggage b) luggages c) pieces of luggage 18) I’ll have to get ________ for my interview – I haven’t got anything suitable. a) a new cloth b) a new clothing c) some new clothes 19) A member of staff ________ going to phone you shortly. a) is b) are c) will 20) I read the news online these days so I rarely buy________. a) some papers b) paper c) a paper

English File. Upper Int. Unit 9

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