Multiple choice

1 Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick.

• by

• in

• on

2 He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass.

• Although

• Nevertheless

• Despite

3 Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. .......... it can also be expensive.

• Further

• Addition

• Moreover

4 Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating

• On

• In

• At

5 The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... ,more people are going to prison.

• effect

• result

• outcome

6 The company is making a number of changes. In other .......... it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses.

• words

• ways

• saying

7 She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him

• through

• spite

• despite

8 The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the second half they completely lost control of the game.

• contrary

• contrast

• context