4TL Unit READING LESSON 1

[Although] / [Even though] the lights were on, nobody seemed to be home.

I missed the bus, [but] luckily I still made it on time.

[Despite / In spite of] his broken leg, he still moved around very well.

Their plane was delayed, but [even so], they had a wonderful holiday.

Mo was listening with great interest. Jane, [however], was not interested in his story.

I think this plan could work. [However], I think we should also consider Chloe’s idea.

We didn’t like the film, so we watched something else [instead].

She had explained this already, but repeated it [nevertheless].

He’s not a bad player at all. [On the contrary], he’s superb.

My brother prefers salted popcorn, [whereas] I prefer sweet.