Grammar 1
We loved the film _________ the fact that it was nearly three hours long!
despite
A lot of companies have reduced staff numbers in order to save money.
During a recession, many companies have to ________.
close down
flop
Who is Nike named after?
The Greek Goddess of victory.
Carl doesn't like spending money, ______ though he's very well off.
even
Even though the flight was long, she felt great when she arrived in New York. (despite)
She felt great despite the long flight
She felt great despite the fact that the flight was long.
In 1989, Pepsi Cola _______ a new product called Cola A.M.
launched
A group of shops, hotels, etc. owned by the same person or company
chain
What does 'Volksvagen' mean in German?
People's Car
They went down to the harbour ______ see if they had fresh fish.
to
Nick didn't tell Luisa the truth because he didn't want to hurt her feelings. (so as)
Nick didn't tell Luisa the truth so as not to hurt her feelings.
The Spanish airline Iberia _____ with British Airways in 2011 and became one of the world's largest airline groups.
merged
A sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success
boom
Napoleon's wife hired a person to make box covers and pack her luggage. What was that person's name?
Luis Vuitton
I'll make a list so ______ to not forget anything.
as
I bought the shoes in spite of the fact that they were ridiculously expensive. (even though)
I bought the shoes even though they were ridiculously expensive.
Prosciutto is a kind of Italian ham which is ______ all over the world.
exported
The company that sells the largest quantity of a particular product.
market leader
What controversial logo did the Carlsberg beer brand use until 1940 to demonstrate ancient culture and heritage?
The Swastika
My mother called the doctor's in ________ to make an appointment.
order
The company has a big market share even though they do very little advertising. (in spite of)
The company has a big market share in spite of doing very little advertising.
The company has a big market share in spite of the fact that they do very little advertising.
The first Zara opened in 1975, and now it has _______ in over 95 countries.
branches
(to be made) redundant
What's the name of the Twitter bird?
a) Larry b) Harry c) Barry