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general vocabulary<br />

Addition, equation & conclusion<br />

This module will help you to review more of the important words that we use to join ideas in<br />

an essay, a verbal presentation or sometimes in everyday speech (also see page 1 - Condition<br />

- and page 9 - Contrast & comparison).<br />

A. Put the following words and expressions into their correct place in the table depending on<br />

their function.<br />

to sum up briefly • along with • it can be concluded that • also<br />

similarly • likewise • besides i to conclude • too<br />

in addition • in brief • in the same way • thus<br />

what's more • furthermore • moreover • along with<br />

to summarise • as well as • there<strong>for</strong>e • correspondingly<br />

Addition<br />

(For example: and)<br />

Equation<br />

(For example: equally)<br />

Conclusion<br />

(For example: in conclusion)<br />

B. Complete these sentences with one of the words or expressions from above. In most cases,<br />

more than one answer is possible.<br />

38<br />

1. Tourism brings much needed money to developing countries. , it provides<br />

employment <strong>for</strong> the local population,<br />

2. bringing much needed money to developing countries, tourism provides<br />

employment <strong>for</strong> the local population.<br />

3. Tourists should respect the local environment. _ they should respect the<br />

local customs.<br />

4. industrial waste, pollution from car fumes is poisoning the environment.<br />

5. In order to travel, you need a passport. , you might need a visa,<br />

immunisation jabs and written permission to visit certain areas.<br />

6. Drugs are banned in Britain - weapons such as guns and knives.<br />

7. All power corrupts. , absolute power corrupts absolutely.<br />

8. You shouldn't smoke, drink, take drugs or eat unhealthy food. , you<br />

should live a more healthy lifestyle.<br />

9. The ozone layer is becoming depleted, the air in the cities is becoming too dirty to breathe and our<br />

seas and rivers are no longer safe to swim in.<br />

pollution is slowly<br />

destroying the planet.<br />

10. Your grades have been very poor all year. you need to work really hard<br />

if you want to pass <strong>your</strong> exams next month.<br />

Peter Collin Publishing, (c) 2001. For reference, see the English Dictionary <strong>for</strong> Students (1-901659-06-2)

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