Contrast linkers FCE

(a)   being just a student, she came up with this great invention.

One group is going to look for the clues in the north area (a)   the second group is going to search the estern forest area.

(a)   I had little money available, I decided to help the poor man.

I was very tired from the football match. (a)   , I had an exam next day so I had to study.

They went into the woods in (a)   of the warning sign.

I can´t believe you are here ____ I am happy to see you.

_____ Kate´s problem understanding maths, she managed to pass the exam.

_____ she did her best in preparing the meal, the guests did not like the food much.

Mr Flint might have spoken to your employer. ______, there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

The road in our village is straight. _____, he somehow crashed into that tree.