ELSAC Workout: Podcast 12

ELSAC Workout: Podcast 12: Linkers- first, second , third and last but not least

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Language Focus: Linkers- first, second , third and last but not least
Level: Beginner
Time: 30 min
Suggested next workout: Podcast 13: Although - But
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1. What are Sam and Amy going to write about in their essay?
	a. The history of bitcoin
	b. The rise of bitcoin
	c. The problems of bitcoin
2. Complete the following statement with the appropriate word "Identifying the _________ between ideas in a paragraph is necessary for choosing appropriate linking words."
	a. Relationship
	b. Gaps
	c. Coherence
3. Complete the following paragraph with appropriate linkers: "One of the reasons for the high drop-out rates in local schools is the students' financial problems. __________, many students are from low-incomed families which can only afford basic living expenses such as rent or food. Even though tuition fees are funded by the government, the students still have to pay for other schooling expenses. __________, textbooks and uniforms are quite costly, and many families cannot afford them. __________, many students had to withdraw from their studies."
	a. Specifically/Furthermore/Therefore
	b. Specifically/In other words/Therefore
	c. Specifically/For example/Therefore
4. Complete the following paragraph with appropriate linkers "Although studying overseas can offer students many opportunities in the future, there are certain challenges they will have to face. __________, the language barrier is a common problem for many students. If they are not fluent in the local language of the country where they will study, it will be difficult for them to communicate with local people and perform well in school. __________ language, culture shock is another challenge. As the local culture is different from the students' first culture, they may find it hard to integrate in the new environment at first and feel isolated from surrounding people. __________, students need to be mentally prepared when they decide to live overseas."
	a. Firstly/In fact/Hence
	b. Firstly/In addition to/Therefore
	c. Most importantly/Beside/That is the reason why
5. Complete the following paragraph with appropriate linkers "Fast food is considered as an ideal choice for busy people in today's world; ___________, it should not be encouraged for the following reasons. Firstly, although fast food can save a lot of time, it is harmful for our health. In order to be "fast" enough to serve busy customers, the food may not be carefully prepared, which may cause digestion problems in the long term, ___________ when the customers also want to finish their meals as quickly as they can. Furthermore, fast food can be a cause of obesity regardless of the included nutrients such as protein, lipid, and fibre. __________, these ingredients usually contain high calories, which can be transformed into fat later."
	a. But/additionally/However
	b. However/especially/Therefore
	c. However/especially/In fact

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