WT2 - Language for expressing causes and effects - Ex.1

1. Global warming is partly …................. increasing emissions of greenhouse gases.

• a result of
• causes

2. The decline of the manufacturing industry …................. high unemployment in many countries.

• on account of
• brought about

3. People are more worried about crime …................. exaggerated reports in the media.

• on account of
• brings about

4. Increasing pressure to work overtime …................. parents to spend less time with their children.

• owing to
• causes

5. Many medicines remain unavailable to millions …................. their high cost.

• owing to
• gives rise to

6. Globalisation …................. a bland ‘pop culture’ followed by young people worldwide.

• a result of
• has given rise to

7. The increase in childhood obesity …................. the easy availability of unhealthy food products.

• is due to
• leads to

8. The desire for higher profits …................. companies setting up in countries where labour is cheap.

• on account of
• leads to