61 Expand your vocabulary: Linking devices in formal writing Circle the correct linking word. 1 Moreover / Although / Consequently premiere tickets can be quite expensive, many people are still willing to pay for them. 2 Streaming films is easy, whereas / provided that / even though you have an account with one of the major providers. 3 The atmosphere in a theatre is just great. Whereas / Provided that / On the other hand, it is definitely more relaxing to watch a film at home. 4 I have an account with one of the big providers. Consequently / Nevertheless / As well as, streaming is less expensive than buying theatre tickets. 5 A live performance is certainly more enjoyable than streaming a play, thus / while / provided that one has booked seats in the front row. 6 The quality of a film largely depends on the quality of the screenplay, whereas / despite / thus the quality of a theatre performance depends on the actors. 7 Many theatres offer discounts for students. Moreover / Nevertheless / As well as, the majority of young people today prefer the film version of a play. 8 Older people in addition / as well as / provided that younger audiences enjoy going to the theatre from time to time. 9 Going to the theatre doesn’t really cost that much. Moreover / Whereas / Nevertheless, it offers a fantastic experience for all ages. 10 Furthermore / In addition / In spite of the fact that streaming a play is convenient and affordable, it can't match the atmosphere of a live theatre performance. 11 Going to the theatre is a pleasure, as well as / however / thus, watching a film is certainly more entertaining. 12 Theatre tickets are sometimes difficult to obtain, whereas / nevertheless / although tickets to the cinema are easily available. Expand your vocabulary: Language in formal writing Complete the sentences with formal expressions from coursebook, p. 129, ex. 16. Make sure you use the correct form. 1 Last evening’s guests were really rude; it was hard their behaviour. 2 As I’m still in the process of preparing for the meeting, I would suggest it. 3 When we our dog was missing, we immediately started searching. 4 Literary experts find Oscar Wilde’s comedies highly . 5 As train tickets are sometimes difficult , I would suggest them online. 6 I am to hear that you have fully recovered from your illness. 7 When booking a flight for a weekend trip, people should carefully their carbon footprint. 8 If one hosts guests for dinner, one should ensure there is food for all. 9 We were that the flight to Dublin was . 10 After our damaged luggage, we immediately went to the service centre to compensation. LANGUAGE 4 LANGUAGE 5 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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