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B. Complete the sentences with an adverbial clause using the conjunctions
provided.

1. He ran down the street like .
2. He ran down the street because .
3. I’d be happy to help you, provided .
4. I’d be happy to help you, so that .
5. Bring sports shoes unless .
6. Bring sports shoes; otherwise .
7. I felt cold even though .
8. I felt cold, so .

C. In pairs, read the sentences. Is there a difference in meaning between the two
sentences? If so, what?
1. I’ll go provided you call me first. – I’ll go unless you call me first.
2. She is more energetic than me. – She is as energetic as me.
3. We’ll eat as soon as you get home. – We’ll eat when you get home.

4. Phone me, so I know you are OK. – Phone me so that I know you are OK.
5. Speak clearly, otherwise, no-one will understand. – Speak clearly, or else no-one
will understand.

6. She followed me where I went. – She followed me wherever I went.
7. As it’s your birthday, let’s have a drink. – Since it’s your birthday, let’s have a drink.
8. I feel like I’ve been here before. – I feel as though I’ve been here before.

D. Answer the questions in pairs.
1. Which adverbial clauses can go either before or after the main clause?
2. Which adverbial clauses can only go after a main clause?
3. Why might you decide to put the adverbial clause before the main clause?

Listening and Language Skills

A. Discuss the questions in groups.

1. Where can you see nature within your city/your The good thing about… is…
nearest city? One advantage/benefit is…

2. Do you like to be close to nature? On the plus side…
3. How does experiencing nature help people? It’s good for…
4. Do you think your city has enough natural spaces?
5. What could be done to bring more natural spaces
into a city? Who is responsible for this?

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