With answer key for advanced

a mean, but . . .
2. You have a point, but the 
b well, but . . .
3. I can see what you 
c and good. However, . . .
4. That’s all very
d that . . .
5. That’s all well 
e admit that . . .
6. If I can just say 
f fact of the matter is that . . .
7. Yes. But you have to
g something here.
Get it right!
Look at the sentences below. Then try to correct the mistake.
We want to build a school and a playground. Nevertheless we want to build shops near the new houses.
PARTS 3 & 4

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Write suitable fi rst sentences and link them to 1–6 using concluding phrases from the box. 
all things considered at the end of the day in conclusion on balance
to conclude to sum up when all’s said and done
1. 
anyone can multitask. You never need to only concentrate on one thing at once.
2. 
school does not prepare you for the real world.
3. 
earning a high salary is the biggest motivational factor there is.
4. 
after a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is go to an evening class.
5. 
becoming rich and famous is everyone’s aim in life.
6. 
working for a large company gives you far more opportunities than working for a small fi rm.
Exam task
3a
3b
Track 24
 Here are some skills that people think are important for their working lives today 
and a question for you to discuss.
fast typing
speaking another 
language
How important