In the following letter the linking words and phrases are missing. Choose the most appropriate phrase from the ones given below.
 
 
 

Dear Harry,     Remember that I told you I was trying to get a job at ICTL? (1) ......................................... , I finally managed to get one! Of course, I haven't been working there long, (2) ........................ I can already tell that it's a wonderful place to work. All the staff, (3) ........................ the directors, are very friendly with everybody, and (4) ................................ , they have marvellous facilities for the employees. (5) .............................. , there's a bar and gym, and lots of other things.     I'm called the Safety Equipment Officer. It (6) ....................... sound like an impressive title, but it's not a very accurate description of what I do. My main job is to provide protective clothing, (7) ......................... overalls, helmets, and so on. I estimate what the different departments will need, and (8) .......................... I order it from the suppliers. (9) ............................... I make sure that the various departments have everything they want. (10) ............................ , stationery is also my responsibility.  (11) .......................... , I have to supply all the offices with paper, envelopes, and so on. I find the job very interesting (12) ............................ I get the chance to go all over the factory and to meet everybody. (13) .............................. the pay is a lot better than in my old job.     (14)........................... , that's my news. What about yours? Drop me a line when you have time. Regards to your family, and best wishes to you.     Terry

 

1     a) Then               b) Well                     c) And

2     a) but                 b) because                c) so

3     a) until                b) and                       c) even

4     a) so                     b) what's nire           c) on the other hand

5     a) For instance     b) However               c) Even

6     a) can                   b) could                   c) may

7     a) such as             b) namely                 c) as

8     a) then                 b) after                    c) so

9     a) By the way        b) Anyway               c) In this way

10     a) However         b) Although              c) But

11     a) Secondly         b) In other words     c) Also

12     a) why                 b) because               c) then

13     a) Besides             b) Beside               c) On the other hand

14     a) At the end         b) Anyway             c) After all