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4 82 Assessment b) Join the sentences below with the suitable linking word. Cross out the wrong option first. 1. Smoking makes you smell bad. – moreover/yet – There is now clear evidence that it causes cancer. 2. I’m going to buy a caravan to go camping next summer. – additionally/however – I’ll have to use all of my savings. 3. Much of the lake is less than three metres deep. – also/nevertheless – It is navigable for big boats because of a natural channel. 4. Regular physical exercise helps you burn those unwanted calories. – in addition/nevertheless – It relieves stress. 5. Texting while driving is dangerous. – and/on the contrary – It’s illegal in some states. 6. The CCTV system will deter potential criminals. – furthermore/though – It will help police a great deal when a crime actually is committed. 7. There are many good reasons to switch to Plan B. – similarly/still – We must stick to Plan A as long as possible. 8. Living in a cold climate is difficult for some people. – while/on the other hand – There are many fun winter activities, such as sledding, that you can’t do in a warm climate. Working with words: Linking words Complete the gaps with suitable linking words from the box. 77  also  •  although  •  and  •  as a consequence  •  as a result of  •  as well as  •  indeed  • on the other hand  •  particularly  •  subsequently  •  while Can a broken heart cause as much damage as a heart attack? Most of us will suffer heartbreak at least once in our lives 1   will be familiar with how dreadful it can feel, physically 2   emotionally. But 3   for the majority of people the term “heartbroken” is purely metaphorical, for some it can mean a medical condition with symptoms akin to an actual heart attack. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen are now warning that this type of heartbreak can 4   cause lasting damage. Sometimes known as “Broken Heart Syndrome”, what’s actually going on is a condition called “takotsubo”, believed to affect around 3,000 people in the UK each year. Professor Jeremy Pearson, Associate Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation, explains, “Takotsubo is an acute heart problem which 5   affects women, brought on by heavy physical Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv