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FIRST SPEAKING PART 1 2
Hobbies and leisure
Put the phrases in the correct column.
1
Another thing is (that) … Apart from that … as / because / since
As well as that … Obviously, it’s … The main thing is (that) …
The reason for this is (that) … There’s also the fact that …
Giving reasons Adding reasons
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Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentences.
2
1. Due to the fact / Owing to that so many people want to try surfing, we’ve put on some extra classes.
2. Since / Owing to you love gaming so much, why don’t we go the new gaming hall in town?
3. The play should have been held outside, but it was cancelled because / because of the high winds.
4. Unfortunately, the dance class has been cancelled because / owing to lack of interest.
5. I think I’m going off action films, since / so I might not watch any more.
6. The town’s really busy today as / due to the music festival that’s taking place.
7. The match was cancelled and we so / therefore got our money back.
8. So many people wanted to see the film that the cinema put on another screening of it because
of / as a result.
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