UNIT 8: DISCOURSE MARKERS: LINKING WORDS（话语标记与连接词）30 questions · 全部题目
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Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
A: 'Did he look sad?' B: 'No, ____, he was really cheerful.'
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
____ your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed. ____, who's going to have lunch at the canteen today?
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
____, the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
I will help him, ____, he has always been there for me.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
The interiors are beautiful and ____, they have designed them themselves.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
The north of the country is industrialised and rich ____ the south is quite poor, with an economy based on agriculture.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
____, our objective is improving productivity and product quality at the same time.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
____, we could say that the charity dinner was a success.
Exercise 1 · Exercise 1
Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.
We'd better find a quick solution to this crisis, ____ our customers will start to lose faith in us.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
____, we liked the technical support we received from the three companies, although X-Tech and Fast-on were a bit faster.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
Tom is the most ill-mannered and disrespectful person I know. ____, he's always lying.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
I saw Jerry and Cath today. ____ Jerry, do you know that he's going to Australia on a business trip next week?
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
You should help her in whatever she may need; ____, she's your sister.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
I think Jacky needs to talk to you about some business. ____, she's lost a few pounds and looks fantastic.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
____ social media marketing is concerned, it's maybe one of the areas of marketing which is changing faster.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
The game has a single button, ____, the player must push just one button in order to play.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
I wanted to save some money, but I ____ lost a lot of money.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
He may not be very good, but ____ he tries hard.
Exercise 2 · Exercise 2
Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.
He complains very often, but he has ____ nothing to complain about.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 1. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 2. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 3. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 4. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 5. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 6. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 7. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 8. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 9. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
Exercise 3 · Exercise 3
Fill in the gaps with the adverbial expressions provided in the box below.
Complete gap 10. Box: actually – after all – as far as – at least – but also – furthermore – on the other hand – otherwise – regarding – that is to say – whereas For years there has been an ongoing debate 1 ____ the use of animals in research and testing. 2 ____ many people believe testing on animals is not only unethical 3 ____ cruel and inhumane, others are convinced that animal testing is a necessary evil; 4 ____, an unavoidable practice. I personally believe that animal testing is unethical and should be banned or 5 ____ restricted, but at the same time I am aware that without this practice the lives of many people would be much worse than they are at present. I am certainly aware that there are many arguments in favour of experimenting with animals; 6 ____, 90% of scientists support the idea, and there must be reasons for that. Many life-saving cures and treatments wouldn't have been possible without it. 7 ____, there is legislation in place to ensure the wellbeing of the animals which are used in tests, and most of these animals are 8 ____ treated more humanely than the animals we use for consumption, which represent the vast majority. 9 ____, we should ask ourselves if we have the right to dictate the destiny of any living creature. It has been proved that animals have feelings and are as susceptible of pain and suffering as humans. Therefore, it seems cruel to purposely make them experience such afflictions. The main difference between animals and humans is that the former don't seem to have a conscience or the ability to feel compassion. As far as I am concerned, it is precisely compassion, the characteristic that makes humans unique and "superior", what we should use when dealing with animals; 10 ____ we are nothing else than animals doing tests on other animals.
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