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Not enough water for everybody.-

When Earth is seen from space it seems that there is enough water for everybody, but for several reasons this is not the case.

Ninety-seven percent of the world’s water is in salty oceans and seas. (1) Besides/ consequently, people can’t drink it. (2) Therefore/ Furthermore, most sea water is frozen either at the North or South Pole.

The word’s population is growing by nearly 100 million people a year. (3) As a result/ Besides, we drink ten times more water today than we did in 1900.

(4) Besides/ Consequently, climate changes caused by global warming are making the situation worse. This is because areas which received rain in the past are becoming drought areas. (5) So / Furthermore, in many countries there is now a real danger of a water crisis.

Tigers in danger.-

Today, the tiger population in Asia is dangerously low. Tigers are in danger for a number of reasons, (1)for example/ because, companies cutting down large areas of forest for wood and a shortage of suitable food. (2)Furthermore/ so, the human population is increasing and farmers need more farmland. (3)Moreover/Therefore, the area of forest where tigers can live is decreasing.

Tiger fur and other products can be sold for a lot of money. (4)Consequently/ In addition hunters kill many tigers, even though this is illegal.

(5)As a result/Besides, the tiger is now in danger of becoming extinct.

Choose the correct linking words.-

1. Not many people know about the city’s recycling programme. Consequently/ Besides, the facilities are under-used.

2. Many organisations, for example/ in addition Greenpeace and Wildlife International, help to protect the environment.

3. The wolf population seems to be increasing. Wolves are now protected in many countries and there are a number of nature reserves for them. Furthermore/ Consequently, wolves can adapt well to new habitats, and are breeding successfully.

4. Child labour is still a serious problem in many countries. Therefore/ Moreover, it is important to campaign against it.

5. I don’t agree with the government’s energy policy. Besides/ As a result I am going to join the Green party.