A. Rewrite these sentences, using the words in brackets. You may have to modify punctuation. 1. Teachers should be more involved in extra-curricular activities. Teachers are entitled to a social life after work. (although) (nevertheless) 2. Teachers should be trained to prepare their lessons more carefully. They should also be encouraged to improvise when necessary. (but) (all the same) 3. Jack promised to turn in his English assignment on time. He gave it to the teacher two weeks late. His partner, Bill, handed his paper in on time. (despite-on the other hand) (in spite of-unlike) 4. Jane is intelligent in many respects. She sometimes says the silliest things. Her twin, Mary, is more tactful. (though-contrary to) (but-in contrast with) 5. Last year's grammar exam was short and simple. This year's exam will be ten pages long and will take two hours to complete. (as opposed to) (on the other hand) 6. Mr. Green wanted to punish the student for his unruly behaviour in class. He was not convinced that assigning more homework was the answer. Mr. Smith, one of his colleagues, often assigns extra work for students who misbehave. (however-unlike) (but-conversely) B. Underline words and phrases in the sentences which show a similarity or a difference 1 . The school year in the UK runs from September to July. In Australia, on the other hand, students go to school from late January to December. 2. Both Sweden and France have a compulsory national curriculum. 3. Japanese schools are different from schools in many other countries in that they usually have an entrance exam. 4. Malaysian schools have two terms in year. In contrast, Australian schools have four terms. 5. School students all over the world are similar in that they have to take exams.