C1 Concession clauses

____ the local government is preparing a new plan to pedestrianize the town centre, it isn't likely to be approved by the opposition.

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____ Queen's A Kind of Magic is a rather old album, people keep playing it on YouTube.

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____ difficult you think it might be, I’m sure you can do it.

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____ when the bus was on time, he was late.

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____ the tight results in the election, the populist party didn't need any allies.

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The athletics competition went on ... temperatures reached 40ºC.

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___ I think you're brave, I don't think you should go on that trip.

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___ I did extra driving classes, I couldn't pass the test.

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___ the school caters for all types of students, not all of them are successful in their studies.

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___ the refurbishment, I still didn't like the house.

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