B2 Linkers

Sea levels will probably rise in the next few decades ______ of global warming.

• as a result

• otherwise

• therefore

• on the contrary

I hope he drives carefully, ______ he may have problems on such a slippery road.

• as a result

• otherwise

• therefore

• on the contrary

The president was not a very popular leader. ______, his resignation did not come as a surprise.

• as a result

• otherwise

• therefore

• on the contrary

Our economy will not improve this year. _______, all projections show that it will get worse.

• as a result

• otherwise

• therefore

• on the contrary

_________ we have to fight against environmental problems, but on the other hand we need more and more energy every day.

• however

• although

• including

• On one hanfd

The scientist studied the behaviour of various animals, ______whales and dolphins.

• however

• although

• including

• On one hanfd

______ it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many tourists found their way there.

• however

• although

• including

• On one hanfd

The couple broke up a few days ago. ______, they are still living together because of the children.

• however

• although

• including

• On one hanfd

I think he’s asleep. ______ his eyes are closed.

• at least

• in other words

• in case

• in the meantime

The candidate didn’t quite meet the necessary requirements. ________, he failed.

• at least

• in other words

• in case

• in the meantime