Ответ:
1. Nowadays he was busy and he saw few of his old friends.
2. He not only spoke better, but also he spoke more correctly.
3. I have not much news to convey but there are some things to add.
4. Honey is sweet, but the bee stings.
5. you must improve your work, or I shall dismiss you.
6. You can take a bus, but we can walk together.
7. The signal was given and the steamer moved slowly from the dock.
8. We move to a new flat, that’s settled.
9. The rain stopped and the sky cleared: we could continue our journey.
10. He speaks English, but his sister speaks German.
11. I like the sports channel, but my wife prefers movies.
12. We overslept and the train left without us.
13. I saw hundreds of people on the streets, many of them looked familiar.
14. The weather is glorious, we are sure to win.