Cause and effect

Her computer stopped working .... a virus.

• since

• due to

• so

• therefore

The police arrested him .... he committed a crime

• due to

• because

• because of

• consequently

She is lazy, .... she has failed all of her subjects.

• since

• as

• because of

• therefore

which statement is correct based on the picture?

• someone throws the ball, so she falls down

• someone throws the banana peel, therefore she slips up

• because someone throws watermelon peel, she slips up

• because of apple peel, she slips up

because of global warming, .......

• the flood happens

• the earthquake happens

• the heat waves happen

• the ice melting happens

Because of smoking, he ....

• gets stroke

• gets lung cancer

• died

• gets heart attack

He ..... in doing a test, consequently the teacher gives him punishment

• sleeps

• cheats

• browses internet

• lazy

He ...., as a result he doesn't have many friends

• takes some food

• steals some drink

• robs some clothes

• steals some money

.... the lack of customers, the restaurant closed down this week

• since

• so

• because

• because of

Bella: What are you doing?

Charlie: Nothing. I was just thinking what the world would be like without the internet.

Bella: That’s interesting. I guess the world would be like it used to be when it was in 70’s or 80’s.

Charlie: Yeah, that’s possible.

Bella: When we think about it, the internet has made a great change in our lives. It changes the way we communicate, play, learn, work, shop, and commute. Everything can be done with just one click away.

Charlie: You’re right. However, the internet has also negative effects. It’s so addictive to the point that we forget to interact with real people.

Bella: Yep. Everyone seems to stare at their smartphones without even bother with their surroundings.

Charlie: And sadly, that’s just one small downside. There are still many other negative impacts of the internet.

Bella: I know.

what is the topic of the dialogue above?

• illegal logging

• television

• internet

• smoking