Cambridge English Exam Booster for First and First for Schools with Answer Key with Audio Photocopiable Exam Resources for Teachers

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Choose the appropriate linking word from the box to complete the sentences. Use each linking 
word once only. 
considering if now once provided though where whereas
1. Olivia did well to get the job .......................... her lack of experience. 
2. I can drive to work .......................... that I’ve bought my first car.
3. Ben should do well at work .......................... that he works hard.
4. I’d like to have a creative job .......................... I’m not sure what exactly!
5. My sister’s got a part-time job .......................... I work full time.
6. I’ll be able to save for a holiday .......................... I’ve got a job.
7. Matt’s reached the stage in his career .......................... he’d like to be promoted.
8. I wouldn’t have accepted the job .......................... I’d known how difficult it was. 
Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentences.
1. My parents have reached the stage in life where / whereas / now they need to start planning their 
retirement.
2. You could become a doctor one day, once / provided / if that you study hard and get good grades.
3. Considering / Provided / Whereas he never pays attention in class, Dan did surprisingly well in his 
exams.
4. Where / Though / Now I’ve finished university, I need to start looking for a job.
5. My dad works from home, where / whereas / considering my mum’s office is in the city.
6. I’ll be able to move out of my parents’ house if / though / once I’ve found a job.
7. The company wouldn’t have hired Sam whereas / though / if they’d known how lazy he was.