Cover of the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 5

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 9 - Writing for the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Look for examples of linkers of result in the email in exercise 4.

Answer

  • "As a result" - This phrase is used to introduce the consequence or outcome of a previous action or situation. In the context of the email, it's used to show that the experience gained from helping out in the local church summer school for children is a consequence of the previous statement about being interested in working with children.
  • "Therefore" - This linker is used to indicate a logical consequence or conclusion based on what was previously mentioned. In the context of the email, it's used to connect the statement about the applicant's involvement in athletics and tennis to the assertion that they feel particularly suitable for the position.