reading and comprehension linking words and vocabulary

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What is the function of the connector "To begin with"?

• Introduce a personal opinion

• Conclude an argument

• Introduce a cause

• Start a sequence or enumeration

What do the connectors “Not only... but also” express?

• Addition with emphasis

• Cause and effect

• Contrast

• Examples

Which of these connectors appear in the text as expressions of contrast?

• Nevertheless

• On the other hand

• Although

• In addition

What is the author’s intention when using “In fact”?

• To give an example

• To confirm or reinforce the previous idea

• To contradict what was said before

• To start a new unrelated idea

Which connectors are used in the text to introduce examples?

• In fact

• What’s more

• For instance

• Moreover

What are some benefits of living abroad mentioned in the text?

• Learning new languages

• Making international friends

• Gaining adaptability and independence

• Feeling isolated all the time

Answer explanation

• Learning new languages — Aprender nuevos idiomas

• Adaptability — Adaptabilidad

• Independence — Independencia

• Making international friends — Hacer amigos internacionales / de otros países

• Benefit — Beneficio

• Experience — Experiencia

• Perspective — Perspectiva

• Enriching — Enriquecedor/a

• Skills — Habilidades

• Open-minded — De mente abierta, abierto a nuevas ideas

• Tolerance — Tolerancia

• Personal growth — Crecimiento personal

How does living abroad affect a person’s personal growth, according to the author?

• It makes people more open-minded

• It causes permanent loneliness

• It helps people become more tolerant

• It builds confidence

Answer explanation

• Learning new languages — Aprender nuevos idiomas

• Adaptability — Adaptabilidad

• Independence — Independencia

• Making international friends — Hacer amigos internacionales

• Benefit — Beneficio

• Experience — Experiencia

• Perspective — Perspectiva

• Enriching — Enriquecedor/a

• Skills — Habilidades

• Open-minded — De mente abierta

• Tolerance — Tolerancia

• Personal growth — Crecimiento personal

In your own words, explain why music is important in your life. Give examples of how music affects your mood or brings people together.

Use new words and connectors like the ones you have read in the text