B2 Writing skills - linking words and phrases

........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.

• EVEN THOUGH

• EVEN IF

• EVEN WHEN

She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.

• HOWEVER

• DESPITE THE FACT

• IN SPITE OF

I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.

• WHILE

• HOWEVER

• WHEREAS

........ the car is quite old, it is still very reliable.

• SINCE

• YET

• ALTHOUGH

Many people will agree that age is important, ........ I find it hard to see what difference it makes.

• HOWEVER

• WHEREAS

• DESPITE

...... living with your parents can be an advantage sometimes, there are some disadvantages ...... .

• WHILE / AS WELL

• ALTHOUGH / AS WELL AS

• EVEN THOUGH / IN ADDITION

The natural surroundings can be damaged ....... large numbers of tourists in the area.

• AS WELL AS

• AS A RESULT OF

• IN ADDITION TO

• IN ORDER TO

People should learn to reuse the same shopping bag ...... cut down on plastic.

• WOULD LEAD TO

• AS WELL AS

• IN ORDER TO

• IN ADDITION TO

...... using public transport more often, people can walk or cycle to work if possible.

• BECAUSE OF

• IN ORDER TO

• AS A RESULT OF

• IN ADDITION TO

...... saving energy resources, people can also improve their physical health

• AS WELL AS

• IN ORDER TO

• DUE TO

• AS A RESULT OF