U9, Vocabulary

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1. Bananas are healthy.             [However, For example, Firstly, In addition, Therefore], they are easy to eat.

2. University can cost over $20,000 per year in the United States.             [Finally, For example, Next, In addition, Therefore], many people simply cannot afford it.

3. The company’s owner was extremely rich.             [However, For example, Next, In addition, Therefore], most of her employees were quite poor.

4. There are several sports you can play in winter in Canada.             [However, For example, Next, In addition, Therefore], many people enjoy cross-country skiing.

5. The participants were asked to sit down.             [Next, However, For example, Currently, Therefore], they were given a form to complete.

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1. Smoking cigarettes can cause several health problems for smokers.                 [Still, Moreover, In particular, Consequently, On the contrary], it can affect the health of others who breathe in second-hand smoke.

2. The title of the book suggests it is a story about success.                 [Moreover, Indeed, In particular, Consequently, On the contrary], the story teaches the reader several important lessons about failure.

3. There are many areas Alan wants to visit in Europe.                 [Moreover, Meanwhile, In particular, Consequently, On the contrary], he really wants to see Switzerland and Italy.

4. Linda was studying for her exam.                 [For instance, Meanwhile, In particular, On the contrary, Consequently], her brother was watching television in the living room.

5. Becoming a doctor requires a lot of study and skill.                 [Moreover, Meanwhile, In particular, Consequently, On the contrary], doctors’ salaries are relatively high.

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• Smoking in restaurants should be banned.              [Secondly, First of all, As a result, Consequently, Immediately], when people smoke in restaurants, the smoke from their cigarettes affects other people. This smoke, called second-hand smoke, is unhealthy for others to breathe.                   [Nevertheless, Subsequently, On the other hand, In fact, Overall], a 2019 report from the Johnson Institute stated that second-hand smoke is even more dangerous than the smoke inhaled by the smokers themselves.               [Indeed, In conclusion, Rather, Furthermore, Later], smoking negatively affects how food tastes. It has been proven that the sense of smell contributes to how people enjoy their food.              [Consequently, In contrast, Still, Also, Firstly], if the restaurant smells like an ashtray, eating food in it will not be as enjoyable.               [For instance, Currently, Alternatively, Then, To sum up], due to these negative factors, government should take measures to ensure people are not allowed to smoke in restaurants. This will create a better dining experience for smokers and non-smokers.