Upper-Intermidiate, Quicktest 9

I went to the Tourist Information office _____ ask for a map.

• for

• to

• in order

The company are expanding _____ increase their market share.

• so that

• for

• in order to

_____ it being pretty cold, we decided to have a picnic on the beach!

• In spite of

• Although

• Even though

The company is opening overseas offices _____ they can access the global market.

• for

• so that

• in order

I booked the tickets online _____ I could get a cheaper price.

• so as

• so that

• for

_____ the mosquitoes, we had a good night’s sleep.

• Although

• In spite of

• Even though

_____ we went in Sweden, everyone spoke really good English!

• Wherever

• Whatever

• Whoever

_____ that I’m not keen on ice-skating, I quite enjoyed myself.

• Despite the fact

• Although

• Even though

I like reading books on philosophy, _____ I sometimes find them difficult.

• in spite of

• though

• despite

Gary came into college at nine o’clock _____ a meeting with his tutor.

• for

• so as to

• to