Pronosticos

15 a. There are five examples of “but” connectors (However, yet, nevertheless) in the text. In each case identify the ideas wich are contrasted.

• Technically, the programs are excellent, and the commentators are usually very good. Contrasted with: Nevertheless, viewers cannot enjoy the programs because the ads interrupt the games all the time.

• Advertisers say they tell us more about products and make us smarter shoppers, contrasted with: yet most advertisements tell us nothing.

• It is true that there are ads on sports programs on american TV; contrasted with: nevertheless, these ads usually occur in natural breaks.

• With more advertising on television the owers of sports teams get more money, and, consequently con pay theirs players more. contrasted with: Yet the person who should be really happy is the sports fan…

15 b. There are five examples of “and” connectors (in addition, furthermore, also) in the text. In each case identify the two similar ideas wich are joined.

• Advertising fills up magazines and newspapers and, as a result, these contain very little news. similar ideas with: In addition, advertising on billboards ruins the appearance of our cities and our American Countryside. similar ideas with:

• Futhermore advertising encourages consumerism; people want to own everything they see advertised. Similar ideas with:

• Advertising also makes products more expensive- thinks about how much money manufacturers spend on their ads.

• … consumers about products, including new products, and because it promotes competition. Similar ideas with: In addition we believe that advertising helps the economy by selling more products and, as result, creates more jobs. Similar ideas with: Futhermore, advertising makes many products chaper.

15 c. There are five examples of “so” connectors (as a result, consequently, therefore) in the text. In each case identify the reason and the result.

-Advertising fills up magazines and newspapers and, as a result, these contain very little news.

Reason Result

-… between innings in baseball, during time- outs in football and basketball, etc. and therefore

Reason Result

they don not interrupt the game.

-With more advertising on television the owners of sports team ger more money, and,

Reason Result

consequently, can pay their players more.

-In addition we believe that advertising helps the economy by selling more products and, as result,

Reason Result

creates more jobs.

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A B B A

Reason Result Reason result

15 d. Because

-Reason .- Nevertheless, viewers cannot

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