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5. Expressing Contrast.

Look at the following sentence.

Although thinking and buying green is more expensive, environmentalism is less taxing on the earth in the Iong run.

Join the sentence halves below.

1 In spite of the present recession, a we still haven't reached our target.

2.Despite rising costs, b people are still buying them.

3 Even though our products are expensive, c they are keeping their prices low.

4 Although profits are increasing, d we can reach our output deadline.

5 Despite the fact that our supplies e the long-term economic outlook

were late, is optimistic.

6. Join the pairs of sentences using an expression of contrast. Use each expression once.

Example:

Patagonia sales fell in the 90s. Their reputation for high quality didn't decline.

In spite of a fall in sales in the 90s, Patagonia's reputation for high didn't decline.

  1. Young people are concerned about the environment. They can't always afford environmentally-friendly products.

  2. Patagonia makes efforts to convince other companies to use organically-grown cotton. Many companies resist because it costs more.

3. Pollution is rising in Paris. People still prefer to take their cars to work.

4. Many countries organise separate waste collections for glass, paper, metal and plastic. Many others don't.

  1. Most beauty products carry the label 'against animal testing'. Some of the components may have been tested on animals.

7. Use the correct form of the words in the box to complete the sentences below.

effective

suit

manufacture

consult

responsible

commit

profit

sustain

1 This particular product is not suitable for use inside the home.

2We have found that in many countries, suppliers do not understand the importance of using natural resources that you can ____rather than deplete.

3 We are going to discuss the ____of the new sales policy at the meeting this afternoon.

4 The best way to reduce the environmental impact of business operations in developing countries is by helping companies there to take greater ____ for managing the resources that they use.

5 When designing packaging that can be recycled, it is sometimes necessary to use the services of ____ who can advise on the best ways to do this.

6 Although selling green products can help to protect the environment, it must also be _____ for the company.

7 Research shows that consumers would like to see more companies making a genuine ____ to protecting the environment.

8. _____ industries produce the highest levels of air pollution