FCE WORKSHEET 2LINKING WORDS

ADDITIONa) The decorations were absolutely beautiful and what's m , the children had made them themselves.b) California, along w Florida and New York, is among the most popular US tourist destinations. c) In to his flat in London, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.d) Not only is the city violent, b also very noisy.e) I want to visit Paris as w as London.f) We missed the train, and on t of that we had to wait for two hours for the next one. g) The author's wife was a good editor, b being a great writer herself.h) I suggest we use Barkers as our main suppliers - they're good and f they're cheap.i) The whole report is badly written. M , it's inaccurate.

CAUSE / REASONa) I always keep fruit in the fridge so a to keep insects off it. b) Profits have declined a a result of the recent drop in sales. c) He came home early i order to see the children before they went to bed. d) Leave the keys out so t I remember to take them with me. e) A lot of her unhappiness is d to boredom. f) It's t to Sandy that I heard about the job.g) They planned to reduce staff and t to cut costs.h) We were unable to get funding and t had to abandon the project.i) She stands a good chance, s only two people are contesting the seat and the other candidate is very unpopular.

CONTRAST / OPPOSITIONa) She walked home by herself, a she knew that it was dangerous. b) This is one possible solution to the problem. H , there are others. c) In s of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday's match. d) The plan for a new office tower went ahead r of local opposition. e) E though he left school at 16, he still managed to become prime minister. f) She's one of those guests who does nothing b complain. g) I'd like a job which pays more, but on the other h I enjoy the work I'm doing at the moment. h) I still enjoyed the week d the weather.i) There are serious problems in our country. N , we feel this is a good time to return.

REGARDING / CONCERNINGa) As f as unemployment is concerned, a change of government would be a good idea. b) In t of money, I was better off in my last job. c) When it c tofishing,Johnisanexpertd) I am writing to you w regard to your letter of 15 March.

OTHERSa) That sum of money is to cover costs s as travel and accommodation. (example)b) In the electronics industry, for i , thousands of jobs are being lost. (example)c) He was active in poorer parts of the church, n in inner London and Manchester. (detailing)d) I thought I heard him come in w we were having dinner. (ordering)e) He must be about sixty, w his wife looks about thirty. (comparing)f) She is without a d the best student I have ever taught. (intensifying)i) I think I'd like to stay at home this evening r than go out. (preference)g) To s up, (conclusion) h) In c , (conclusion)