сделать задание. Can you insert appropriate transitional words in the following sentences?

In the first exercise the category of transitional word is given. In the second exercise you will have to decide which category is most appropriate.

(taken from Parks, AF, Levernier, JA and Hollowell, IM 1996, Structuring paragraphs A guide to effective writing, Bedford/St. Martin’s, Boston, pp. 119-120)
A.

Our state’s correctional system is plagued with problems. (a) , (example) high officials increase their personal wealth by awarding building and catering contracts to disreputable companies in return for bribes. (b) , (addition) promotions within the system are made on the basis of politics, not merit. (c) , the system is filled (result) with people at the top who know little about what they are doing. (d) , (addition) careless security measures, allowing trusted inmates to control certain operations of the institution, are part of the growing problem. But one increasing tendency in particular is doing harm to the system’s image and efficiency. This is the tendency of officials who are charged with important tasks and who make faulty decisions to cover up their mistakes. (e) , one would think that amid all the strife some effort (conclusion) would be made to rectify these problems, but a seemingly dogged determination to resist change overshadows the system.

B.

Genetic screening in business, or testing the genes of employees to see if they are susceptible to workplace-related diseases, may present problems for the tested. (a) , the genetic screening tests and technology in general are in their infancy stages. (b) , many physicians and health professionals doubt their reliability. (c) , once genetic information is recorded on employees, it cannot always be kept secret. Even though employers are assured that their medical files are confidential, clerical staff have access to them. (d) , if they are entered into a computer data base, they are available to anyone with access. (e) , some argue that such screening procedures are violations of personal rights. (f) , many cite similarities between genetic screening and drug testing, noting that both involve a process of obtaining information from unwilling individuals that might affect them adversely. Opponents of genetic screening point out that some employees with the potential for workplace diseases would rather run the risk than lose their jobs.

(1)

1. When you drop oil in water, it floats.

2. If we had enough money, we would buy a new computer.

3. You will get higher marks if you study more.

4. If the weather was a bit warmer, we would go on a picnic today.

5. Sue will forgive you if you apologise to her.

6. If I had known it was a secret, I wouldn't have told anyone.

7. If I had more time, I would take music lessons.

If Jack had trained harder, he could have got the first place in the competitions.

(2)

1. win

2. club

3. sport

4. climbing

(3)

1. Nick was too tired to go climbing, so he decided to spend a day on the golf court/ course.

2. The outdoor ice-skating rink/pitch is one of the biggest attractions of our town.

3. Your paintings are brilliant. You should participate in the school’s painting competition/championship.

4. His driving coach/instructor usually gave him very useful advice on how to park on narrow streets.

5. Mr. Brown’s technical/physical knowledge of computers enables him to analyse complex sports statistics.

6. Jenny bought a pair of new skis/skates, as her old ones had fallen apart.

(4)

1. You won't be able to go to the sports competitions unless you finish your homework first.

2. When spring approaches, the weather becomes warmer and the days get longer.

3. You cannot get good seats at the stadium if you don't buy your tickets ahead of time.

4. Grandma brings us lots of presents when she comes for a visit.

5. If you like playing tennis, you'll probably like playing squash. They are very similar.

Task 1.

1. If I had known it was a secret, I wouldn't have told anyone.  (Conditional 3)

2. If I were you, I would stop smoking.  (Conditional 2)

3. If you put water in the freezer, it becomes ice.  (Conditional 0)

4. If they play well, they will win the match.  (Conditional 1)

5. If I earned more money, I would buy my parents a really big house! (Conditional 2)

Task 2.

1. Шлем  - Helmet;

2. Поход в кинотеатр  - Going to the cinema;

3. Перчатка  - Glove;

4. Бита  - Bat;

5. Метание копья - The javelin;

6. Купальник  - Swimming suit;

7. Прыжки в высоту  - High jump;

8. Коньки  - Skates;

9. Регби  - Rugger;

10. Гимнастика - Gymnastics (спорт).

Task 3.

1. Take off your jacket and put it in the washing machine.

2. Clara is very smart. I think she takes after her dad.

3. My new hobby takes up most of my free time.

4. Since you have so much time, why do not you take up (to) football.

Task 4.

1. The ball is in your court.  E. Начать какое либо дело.

кому-то. Вызволить.

3. Get the ball rolling.  E. Начать какое либо дело.

в последний момент.

5. Throw in the towel. B. Сдаться.