Choose the correct answer.

Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in ________ of social issues.

Choose the correct answer.

I used to advise them not to drink too much ________ while driving or riding and they kept telling me that they only drank a very small quantity.

Choose the correct answer.

A range of social ________ and their bad effects were debated at the meeting.

Choose the correct answer.

The government have just launched their annual Christmas ________ to stop drunken driving.

Choose the correct answer.

In Britain, half of all violent ________ is committed by people who have been drinking alcohol.

Choose the correct answer.

Some people really enjoy swimming. ________, others are afraid of water.

Choose the correct answer.

The ancient Aztec of Mexico had no technology for making tools from metal. ________, they had sharp knives and spears made from a stone called obsidian.

Choose the correct answer.

________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

Choose the correct answer.

Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry ________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents the water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.

Choose the correct answer.

It is still a good idea to know how to type. ________ the many technological advances in typewriters and word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable.

Choose the correct answer.

He promised to be on time; ____________, he arrived late to the meeting.

Choose the correct answer.

____________ painting, she is also skilled at sketching.

Choose the correct answer.

I don't really want to go. ____________, it's too late now.

Choose the correct answer.

Sarah left her umbrella at home. ____________ she got soaked in the rain.

Choose the correct answer.

The weather was hot and sunny. ____________, we decided to go to the beach.

Choose the correct answer.

The main problem ______ the climbers was lack of sleep.

Choose the correct answer.

____________ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.

Choose the correct answer.

Two of the factories in our small town have closed. ______________, unemployment is high.

Choose the correct answer.

John's favourite show was on. He reached to turn on the TV ______________ he could watch it.

Choose the correct answer.

She bought the book ______________ she had heard it was good.