Optimise B1, Unit 4, Language in use

In ______ (SPITE) a great swimmer, Sasha went sailing with her parents.

Answer explanation

Although she wasn’t a great swimmer, Sasha went sailing with her parents.

Although ______ (WAS) she wore a jumper and a jacket.

Answer explanation

Despite the warm weather, she wore a jumper and a jacket.

Her dad showed her what to do ______ (EVEN) no experience.

Answer explanation

She had no experience, but her dad showed her what to do.

Despite ______ (NOT) she still managed to turn the wheel.

Answer explanation

She wasn’t strong, but she still managed to turn the wheel.

She enjoyed herself ______ (FACT) that it was difficult at times.

Answer explanation

It was difficult at times, but she still enjoyed herself.

They kept on sailing ______ (DESPITE) to rain.

Answer explanation

Later, it started to rain, but they kept on sailing.

Although Sasha ______ (LIKE) fish, she decided to catch one.

Answer explanation

In spite of not liking fish, Sasha decided to catch one.

She caught five fish, ______ (THOUGH) have any experience.

Answer explanation

Despite not having any experience, she caught five fish!

She stopped as she was hungry, ______ (IN) that she was enjoying herself.

Answer explanation

She was enjoying herself, but stopped as she was hungry.

In ______ (CATCHING) a lot of fish, she refused to eat them.

Answer explanation

Although she caught a lot of fish, she refused to eat them.