10 Expressing cause and effectOnline version If you are asked to discuss a problem and possible solutions in Task 2, you will need to be able to outline the causes of the problem and show what effects these have. by DAVID FUENTES ESPEJO 1 Global warming is partly [as a result of/causes] increasing emissions of greenhouse gases. Written answer 2 The decline of manufacturing industry [on account of/brought about] high unemployment in many countries. a The decline of manufacturing industry brought about high unemployment in many countries. b The decline of manufacturing industry on account of high unemployment in many countries. 3 People are more worried about crime [on account of/brings about] exaggerated reports in the media. a People are more worried about crime on account of exaggerated reports in the media. b People are more worried about crime brings about exaggerated reports in the media. 4 Increasing pressure to work overtime [owing to/causes] parents to spend less time with their children. a Increasing pressure to work overtime causes parents to spend less time with their children. b Increasing pressure to work overtime owing to parents to spend less time with their children. 5 Drugs for the treatment of AIDS remain unavailable to millions [owing to/gives rise to] their high cost. a Drugs for the treatment of AIDS remain unavailable to millions owing to their high cost. b Drugs for the treatment of AIDS remain unavailable to millions gives rise to their high cost. 6 Globalisation [as a result of/has given rise to] a bland ‘pop culture’ followed by young people worldwide. a has given rise to b as a result of 7 Poor discipline at school [is due to/leads to] poor parenting at home. a is due to b leads to 8 The desire for higher profits [on account of/leads to] companies setting up in countries where labour is cheap. a on account of b leads to
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