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English as a Second Language GR9

 Task 6: Questions
a. The government has launched a campaign to promote new business in rural areas. They hope to
draw people away from the large urban centres.
b. Freedom of expression is one of man’s basic inalienable rights. People should be allowed to publish
books contain all their beliefs and ideas.
c. Television is a highly entertaining medium. It can also be an educational tool.
d. Consumerism is becoming more and more a part of modern societies. It is because of advertising
and the media.
e. Many people object to smoking. It is because passive smoking can extremely harmful to one’s
health.
 Task 6: Answers

a. The government has launched a campaign to promote new business in rural areas with the
intention of drawing people away from the large urban centres.
b. Freedom of expression is one of man’s basic inalienable rights. Therefore, people should be
allowed to publish books contain all their beliefs and ideas.
c. Television is a highly entertaining medium in addition to being an educational tool.
d. Consumerism is becoming more and more a part of modern societies due to advertising and the
media.
e. Many people object to smoking on the grounds that passive smoking can extremely harmful to
one’s health.
 Task 7: Questions

a. Pets can prove to be good companions. They teach children a sense of responsibility. (not
only……)
b. Nowadays, many people decide to open their own business. A slump in the economy has resulted in
the closure of many small businesses. (even though)
c. Computers are time - devices. They can do things which people could hardly do before. (apart
from)
d. Living in the countryside can be beneficial for your health. Some essentials are not so easily
available in the country as in the city. (despite)
 Task 7: Answers

a. Pets can not only prove to be good companions but also teach children a sense of responsibility.
OR Not only do pets prove to be good companions but also … (inverted sentence)

b. Nowadays, many people decide to open their own business even though a slump in the economy
has resulted in the closure of many small businesses.
c. Computers are time - devices apart from doing things which people could hardly do before. OR
Apart from being time-devices, computers do things which people could hardly do before.

d. Living in the countryside can be beneficial for your health despite some essentials being not so
easily available in the country as in the city.
 Task 8: Questions

a. Regardless of the fact that country life can be much healthier than city life…….
b. In spite of making some attempts to end wars worldwide……………………………………
c. Many people feel that the testing products on animals is cruel, while………………………..
 Task 8: Possible Answers

a. Regardless of the fact that country life can be much healthier than city life, some people still
prefer the hustle and bustle of urban environments for their own reasons.
b. In spite of making some attempts to end wars worldwide, achieving lasting peace remains a
complex and challenging endeavour, with many conflicts still persisting.
c. Many people feel that the testing products on animals is cruel, while some argue that it is
essential for the safety and effectiveness of various consumer goods and medicines.