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1. Read the extract from the study concerning the construction of a new hotel in London. Note the way in which the underlined words are used.

In recent years, hotel development in central London has been hindered by restrictive planning policies, lack of suitable sites and high building costs. However, there is now growing pressure from hotel chains wishing to develop, and several sites have been earmarked for consideration. Furthermore, the British Tourist Authority has forecast a shortfall in hotel accommodation by the end of the decade. As a result, it is our opinion that the time is ripe to invest in the construction of a 300 bedroom, three-star hotel to meet what is forecast to be a significant shortage of bed space.

However introduces a contracting point of view.

As a result shows a consequence.

Furthermore introduces a new piece of information.

Now group the following words into the above categories.

despite this hence on the other hand

besides yet nevertheless

thus therefore in addition

what is more consequently

2. Which conjunction would you use to link these pairs of sentences? Choose from the ones in the brackets.

  1. The hotel benefits from high annual occupancy rates throughout the year.

There was a sudden drop in occupancy rate during January.

(although, besides, in addition)

  1. Earlier research had determined that the clientele were mainly women aged between 20 and 45.

A campaign was devised to encourage this sector of the market to come in greater numbers. (therefore, despite, because)

  1. Many attractions appeal to visitors because they are old and historical.

Theme parks are comparatively new type of attraction. (consequently, despite, whereas)

  1. Theme parks stretch over vast areas of land, often the size of small towns.

Most are situated in the countryside. (although, thus, yet)

  1. Theme parks attract large number of visitors.

They are expensive to build. (thus, however, in spite of)

  1. Complete the text using the words given below.

Secondly, furthermore, yet, while, as a result, however, first of all, on the contrary.

What enables budget hotels to offer extremely competitive tariffs and (a) _______ make a profit? There are a number of answers. (b) ________, such hotels, all built on the same prefabricated model, can make savings in construction costs, (c) ________, by keeping staffing to a minimum, using automatic check-in and providing self-service breakfast, there are economies to be made in operating costs. (d) _________, budget hotels have standardized furniture and fittings which can be bought cheaply in bulk. (e)_______, the market for budget hotels includes many people with limited financial means such as low-income families, retired people or touring sports teams.

The growth of budget hotels has been the cause of some concern in the hotel market as many traditional one- and two-star establishments are unable to compete. (f) _______, this concern is probably unjustified. Budget hotels have an educational role to play in introducing new sections of the population to the habit of staying in a hotel. And (g) ________ budget hotels will continue to influence the market place and possibly take some custom away, quality hotels offering a high level of service should not see these “competitors” as a threat but, (h) ________, as an opportunity t expand the hotel-staying public.