The key answer of exercise 3
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5.3 - Vocabulary and skills development for the textbook Navigate Pre-Intermediate B1 - Coursebook with authors Caroline Krantz and Julie Norton from Oxford University Press
Question
- Read the article about living without many possessions. Find and~ eight linkers for reason or result. Underline the reason and result.
- Read the story again and answer the questions.
Answer
a)
- Linker: For this reason ; Reason: Possessions can take up a lot of space ... we might worry about security ; Result: more and more people are choosing a ‘minimalist lifestyle’
- Linker: So ; Reason: our flat was full of stuff ... couldn’t find anything ... couldn’t close the cupboards ; Result: we went minimalist
- Linker: As a result ; Reason: we sold ... we hardly ever used ; Result: our book collection went from 300 down to six ... we gave away ... and I even sold ...
- Linker: as ; Reason: my wardrobe is the size of a suitcase ; Result: Choosing clothes in the morning is easy
- Linker: As a result ; Reason: when I buy something I ask myself, ‘Do I need this?’ ; Result: I’ve saved lots of money
- Linker: because ; Reason: they think our lifestyle isn’t enjoyable any more ; Result: Others worry
- Linker: Therefore ; Reason: We have more time now for important things ; Result: we’re happier than before
- Linker: since ; Reason: there aren’t too many of them ; Result: I love my possessions more
b)
- Because their flat was too full. They couldn’t find anything and they couldn’t close the cupboards or drawers.
- Because they hardly ever used them.
- Because she asks herself ‘Do I need this?’
- Because they think their life isn’t enjoyable any more.
- Because they have more time for important things, like family and travelling.
- Because there aren’t too many of them and she uses everything she has.