| From Passion to Profession

1 | Complete the sentences with so or although. 0. She loves helping people, so she became a nurse. 1. ★★★ he is a talented chef, he doesn't like cooking at home. 2. He wanted to travel the world, ★★★ he became a flight attendant. 3. ★★★ her job is difficult, she enjoys every moment of it. 4. They needed more money, ★★★ they started working extra hours. 5. ★★★ he works in a bakery, he doesn't eat much bread. 6. She studied engineering for five years, ★★★ she got a job at a big company. 7. ★★★ he works with animals every day, he's allergic to cats. 8. He was very creative, ★★★ he chose to be a designer. 9. ★★★ the salary is low, he loves being a teacher. 10. ★★★ he is afraid of heights, he works as a window cleaner on tall buildings.

2 | Choose the correct option. 0. (So/Although/Despite) the weather was bad, the farmer went to work early. 1. (So/Although/Despite) being afraid of blood, he became a doctor. 2. (So/Although/Despite) she studied hard, she failed the job interview. 3. (So/Although/Despite) he is very young, he runs his own business. 4. She got a promotion (so/although/despite) working in the company for only six months. 5. He wants to help others, (so/although/despite) he chose to become a police officer. 6. (So/Although/Despite) having no experience, she got the job. 7. (So/Although/Despite) he had a high salary, he wasn't happy with his job. 8. She is very organised,(so/although/despite) she chose to be a project manager.

0. (although/rain/go for a picnic) Although it was raining, they went for a picnic. | 1. (despite/the heavy traffic/ arrive on time) | 2. (although/ tired/ continue working)