TASKS 1 Match one part of a sentence from A and one from B to form sentences of cause and effect. B The reject rate has fallen owing to extensive research and development There is now a backlog of orders due to more effective quality control. They want to understand why customers Consequently, users can share files and buy a product. resources. We have developed an improved product therefore, all workers should wear masks. Computer software has been made easier That's why they're studying customer to use attitudes They have set up a computer network. That's the reason he had an accident. We are having to increase our prices as a result of machinery breakdowns. This is a very dusty environment, so more people use computers daily He was not following safety regulations. as a consequence of increased carriage charges. 2 The following sentences contain a mistake. Find the mistake and correct it. 1 Owing a danger of falling objects, workers must wear a hard hat. 2 The driver wasn't badly injured in the accident on account from the airbag, 3 The car is cheap but reliable and that's the result for its popularity. 4 The manufacture of paper uses bleach and other chemicals. Consequently of this, the waste must be treated before it can be disposed of. 5 Due to oil is used in the manufacture of so many useful substances, it is a valuable raw material. 6 Optical fibres carry more information more quickly than copper wires, since copper wires are being replaced by optical fibres. 3 Here is part of a dialogue between an architect and result because (2) . why someone who is interested in a local housing consequence due . account development. Fill in the blanks with words from the box, consequently reason. so A: So, these are the finished plans for the housing development. The site was previously used by heavy industry and (a) of this we will have to remove a thick layer of soil. As a (b). of this, costs will be higher than expected. As far as building design is concerned, the houses will all have a regular shape as you can see here on the plan on (c) of cost considerations. B: Why does that affect cost? A: If you measure the surface area of the walls, you'll see that buildings with an irregular shape have a greater surface area. As a (d) _. more materials will be required and, (e) , it will cost more. B: I see. Now what about the foundations? A: Well, the soil is very stable. (1) shallow concrete foundations will be sufficient. The walls will be wooden frame walls. That's the (g) the houses can be erected very quickly. The external wall cladding will also be made of wood. B: But won't the wind and rain damage the wood? A: That's (h) we will use pre-treated wood. As for the roofs - well, (0) to local planning regulations, the roofs will have to be made of blue slate. It's the traditional stone from this area and (0) of this we have to use it
