Средства связи в тексте - ПРАКТИЧЕСКИЙ СПРАВОЧНИК ПО ЛЕКСИКЕ - Задания 32-38 - ГРАММАТИКА И ЛЕКСИКА

Группы связующих слов

Примеры

Введение дополнительной информации:

to begin with, besides, in addition, additionally, what is more, moreover, more than that, furthermore, on top of this, firstly, first of all, second/ secondly, finally, by the way, etc.

To begin with, mobile phones are small enough to fit into our pockets. Besides, they allow us to send small messages, which is very cheap. What is more, with new multimedia mobiles, we can log on to the Internet, pay for things, play games and take photos to send to friends.

Введение контрастирующей информации:

nevertheless, yet, however, though, although, even though, in spite of/despite, whereas, while, on the other hand, on the contrary, by/in contrast, etc.

On the other hand, some people believe that radiation from mobiles influences our health and can even lead to cancer. However, I cannot agree with them.

Despite the fact that radiation from mobile phones can be rather harmful, people still cannot do without them.

Выражение причинно-следственных связей:

as a result, consequently, therefore, because, so, as, for this reason, that is why, thus, owing to, due to, etc.

We must also think about people who live in the centre of big cities. The streets in the centre are usually narrow, therefore people are often stuck in traffic for many hours and, as a result, arrive late at their destination.

Выражение временной последовательности событий:

at first, then, after that, an hour later, suddenly, next, meanwhile, finally, eventually, at last, in the end, etc.

We got everything ready and set off. We had canoed a few miles when we noticed that the sky was cloudy. Thenit started raining. We carried on and twenty minutes later we came to some rapids. Suddenly, Sam shouted, ‘Look over there!’

Примеры и разъяснения:

for example, for instance, such as, kije, in other words, namely, etc

Every year thousands of students take important exams. For example, students have to pass exams with excellent grades in order to get a place in a university.

Ссылки на другие источники/факты/мнения:

according to, with reference to, it is believed that, actually, in fact, in practice, as a matter of fact, etc

According to researchers, TV viewing is the most popular leisure pastime among American teenagers. In fact, an average teenager watches TV about 30 hours a week.

Выражение мнения и отношения:

in my opinion, from my point of view, as far as I am concerned, as for me, personally, fortunately/unfortunately, luckily etc

In my opinion, people should find more effective punishments for criminals than prison because imprisonment, unfortunately, works adversely against crime.

Вывод и заключение:

to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, all in all, in short/in brief, etc

In conclusion, I would argue that zoos do not seem to help endangered species and keeping animals behind bars only for the sake of our entertainment is not quite fair.