Test 2. Complete the sentences

… usually walk slowly.
There is a shortage of guide dogs for ….
A new hotel is to be opened for … .
… pay a lot of income tax.
Sign language is usually taught to … to enable them to communicate.

(Although / Despite) Nick eats eggs, his sister won’t touch it.
I can’t stand classical music, (whereas / in spite of) my mother loves it.
(Despite / Although) it was snowing, the road was clear.
Peter loves playing football, (while / despite) Tom prefers basketball.
(Although / Despite) the traffic, we made it to school on time.
(In spite of / Although) the fact that I didn’t study, I passed the exam.

Make new sentences from these questions. 

Did he see you? Could you tell me …?
When will Frank arrive? Do you know ….?
Why were you laughing? I want to know ….?
Where can I change some money? I wonder …..
What qualification do you need? Have you got any idea ….?

They both have their … to live on that they’ve retired.
What are you earning before …?
Ralf wanted to make proper … for his children.
Lifeguards are trained to deal with …
The starting salary is 1000$, but with … it can rise to 1600$.
Do I get a … if I buy a whole case of wine.

Test 2
1.1. the old; 2. the blind; 3. the homeless; 4. the rich; 5. the deaf.
2.1. Although; 2. whereas; 3. Despite; 4. while; 5. In spite of; 6. whereas.
3
Could you tell me if he saw you?
Do you know when Frank will arrive?
I want to know why you were laughing.
I wonder where I can change some money.
Have you got any idea what qualifications I need? 

4. 1. pensions; 2. tax; 3. provision; 4. emergencies; 5. increments; 6. discount.