Reading 5 Answer Key - The Risk Factor

b.    drowning for children
       bacteria in the kitchen
       flying and driving carry a very similar risk
       heart disease

c. 1b    2b    3a    4a    5b
 
d. 1 However    2 According to    3 although    4 in fact    5 whereas    6 Since    7 Instead

- However is used to add a comment to a previous sentence (often introducing contrast).
- According to is used to introduce an idea which is supported by a person / people or research / statistics.
- Although is used to contrast two clauses.
- In fact is used to emphasize that something is true or to introduce more detailed information.
- Whereas is used to compare and contrast two facts or opinions.
- Since (in this context) means because, as, etc.
- Instead (of) in place of somebody / something.