1.1. Underline all the connectors contained in the passage above.

The depletion of ozone layer resulted in increased solar radiation at the surface of the
Earth.

Therefore, this change caused the impact on human exposure to radiation with
consequential effects on health. One the risks of solar radiation consist of causing many
diseases such as skin cancer, eye and vision disease and others.

Although the solar radiation prejudices human health, it also has some benefits to
human being. And the major health benefit of exposure to solar radiation is the
production of vitamin D. Vitamin D fights against several infectious diseases.

1.2. Select three connectors from your list, and state their usage (when are they
used) and give some examples.

As

Acocording Gabriel (2008), To establish a relationship with an idea or concept that has
already been presented in the text, use this type of connection. In addition, it can be
used to point out ideas from another text (intertextuality).

Example: Global warming has directly affected humans and animals. As a result, we
have the extinction of many species.

Therefore

Acocording Gabriel (2008), These connecting elements serve to explain the causes and
consequences of an action, a phenomenon, etc.:.

Example: It is raining a lot, so if you go out, you will have to bring an umbrella.

Although

Acocording Gabriel (2008), Oppositional connectives, as the name implies, serve to

oppose ideas or concepts in a period.

Example: Although Mozambique is a diverse country, we can find singularities in many

regions of the country.

REFERENCES: Gabriel A. Connectores and Articles, Sao Paulo. 2008.