I've been waiting an eternity for this moment. ... I can hold you in my arms, Clementine.
A.
At last,
B.
Eventually,
C.
In the end,
2.
A friend of mine got a job on a ranch near Buenos Aires. ..., he found the life very hard, but it didn't take him long to find his feet.
A.
In the first place
B.
Firstly
C.
At first
3.
The food's in the oven and dinner will be ready in an hour. ... let's go and do some gardening.
A.
Meanwhile,
B.
In the meantime,
C.
Simultaneously,
D.
All the options are possible.
4.
It's luxurious, it's not too expensive, and the food's out of this world. ... there's the Italian barman: my friends think he's the real reason I always go there.
A.
Furthermore,
B.
On top of that,
C.
Finally,
5.
I don't want to have a drink with you, because it's too early in the day and also I don't like you very much. ..., I'm not thirsty.
A.
On top of that
B.
Besides
C.
Finally
6.
Janet is a first-class nurse. ..., her standards of hygiene at home leave something to be desired.
A.
However
B.
Nevertheless
C.
Nonetheless
D.
All the options are possible.
7.
..., there are many reasons why Tolstoy is so highly considered as a novelist, despite any reservations one may have about his private live.
A.
To conclude
B.
In conclusion
C.
All things considered
8.
... , he found a job.
A.
At last
B.
Finally
C.
Eventually
D.
All the options are possible.
9.
Sorry, I haven't got any change. ... , I don't really think you should be eating more ice cream.
A.
Thus
B.
Nevertheless
C.
Besides
10.
The prices of some holidays have fallen on average ... last year.
A.
in comparison to
B.
as a result of
C.
owing to
11.
The high winds uprroted many trees, ... damaging buildings.
A.
as well as
B.
compared to
C.
in addition
12.
... , the second film in the "Space Wars" series is more exciting than the first, but overall it is less entertaining.
A.
Above all
B.
None the less
C.
In some respects
D.
In some aspects
13.
... the water shortage, Southern Water has introduced a ban on garden hosepipes.
A.
Despite
B.
Owing to
C.
Compared to
14.
Look over your notes and think about likely questions. But ... , make sure you have a realistic revision timetable, and stick to it.
A.
to a certain extent
B.
above all
C.
in some ways
15.
I enjoyed Johnny's last film, but I'm not so keen on ... .
A.
this one
B.
it
C.
more so
16.
Accident investigators were unable to recover the aircraft's black box data recorder. ... the exact cause of the crash remains unknown.
A.
On the contrary
B.
Thus
C.
At least
17.
Sails use the power of the wind to produce forward motion. ... , windmills use it to produce a circular movement.
A.
As a result
B.
Hence
C.
In the same way
18.
The Millennium Bridge was opened on 10 June 2000. ... technical problems, it was forced to close for repairs, and did not open again until February 2002.
A.
As a result of
B.
Despite
C.
As well as
19.
There has been trouble at previous matches between the two sides; ... the need for extra policing this time.
A.
hence
B.
as a result
C.
owing to
20.
The match was cancelled ... bad weather.
A.
on behalf of
B.
due to
C.
by reason of
D.
due for
21.
... the position you applied for has now been filled, we shall keep your details on file for future reference.
A.
However
B.
Despite
C.
Although
D.
Nevertheless
22.
Not only does working from home increase productivity but it ... cuts the cost of overheads.
A.
equally
B.
too
C.
also
D.
likewise
23.
Despite numerous reminders from our department, the bill outstanding has ... not been paid.
A.
yet
B.
even
C.
still
24.
... fire, break glass to sound the alarm.
A.
In case of
B.
On the occasion of
C.
In the eventuality of
25.
... his latest novel not only published but also a success, Matthew was feeling pretty pleased with himself.
A.
With
B.
As
C.
Because
D.
For
26.
... you submit your dissertation before the deadline, it will be accepted.
A.
As soon as
B.
As long as
C.
As far as
D.
As well as
27.
It may seem as if Sean is telling the truth but ... he is only bluffing.
A.
in fact
B.
in effect
C.
indeed
D.
in essence
28.
It is probably true to say that, ... mankind had progressed gradually over thousands of years, the 20th century was a time of momentous and unprecedented technological change.
A.
as
B.
where
C.
whilst
D.
when
29.
There's no business ... show business.
A.
as
B.
such
C.
same
D.
like
30.
The party has been cancelled, but I wasn't going to go ...
A.
besides.
B.
anyway.
31.
... , have you given any more thought to my proposal?
A.
Incidentally
B.
Generally
32.
He's a very good worker. ... , we're going to have let him go.
A.
Nonetheless
B.
Nevertheless
33.
You made a few spelling errors, but ... it was a perfectly good composition.
A.
furthermore
B.
other than that
34.
... , it's a really good school, but I'd rather it wasn't so exam orientated.
A.
By and large
B.
All in all
35.
I realise it was an accident; ... it was rather careless of her.
A.
still,
B.
even though
36.
Remember I told you I might be going on a business trip? ... , it's been cancelled.
A.
Well
B.
Anyway
37.
You'd think she'd have replaced it. ... , it was her fault.
A.
When all is said and done
B.
At the end of the day
38.
We'll be back in a week ...
A.
or so.
B.
or such.
39.
... , the store isn't going to press charges against them.
A.
Apparently
B.
Seemingly
40.
Then, when we got there, we couldn't find our tickets. ... , we missed the performance altogether.
A.
In a word
B.
To cut a long story short
41.
No, I hadn't forgotten it was our anniversary. ... , I thought you had.
A.
In fact
B.
As a matter of fact
42.
... , I should like to thank the committee for inviting me here today.
A.
Firstly
B.
At first
43.
I knocked on the door ... to frighten him.
A.
so as not
B.
with a view
C.
to prevent
D.
in case
44.
He welcomed me as if I were a member of his family.
A.
When he welcomed me, he trated me as he would a close relative.
B.
He welcomed me well since I was a member of his family.
C.
He welcomed me in the same way as the other members of his family did.
D.
Though I was a member of his family, he welcomed me well.
45.
I pretended that I had understood in order not to look foolish.
A.
In case I didn't look foolish, I pretended that I had understood.
B.
I pretended that I had understood not to look foolish.
C.
So as not to look foolish, I pretended that I had understood.
D.
While I pretended that I had understood, I did not look foolish.
