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Sentences with conjunctions and prepositions.

We use while/whereas/although/though conjunctions to join clauses.

Sample:

- In Britain the NHS (National Health Service) provides health care, while in the USA there is no public health service. We use prepositions in spite of/ despite/because of before nouns/pronouns/gerunds.
- Despite the fact (that) the USA is one of the most developed countries in the world, it does not provide health care for all.
- Despite being a very rich person Mr Brown does not help the poor.
- Because of the crisis, health care reform should be carried out.

6. | PW. Discuss these facts and opinions below paying attention to the conjunctions and prepositions.

- In Britain, medical insurance is organized by the government and it is compulsory, while in some other countries it is not.
- The country doesn’t spend a lot of money per person on health care, whereas in some other western countries health care systems are much more expensive.
- Despite the shortage of money, the system of medical care works well.
- In spite of being poor, you can get good medical care in Britain.
- The exceptions to free medical care are teeth and eyes, even though this care is available to large numbers of people who do not have to pay.
- Although Britain has public health care, it has a private sector, too. The biggest is BUPA. (British United Provident Association)
- Because of the central organization of public health care, there is little cooperation between public health care service and the private sector.

7. GW. Project. Team Work (Ss work together with their teacher)

Think of the elderly people of your community. Make a survey in order to find out their needs and wishes. Fill in the survey interviewing the elderly people. After defining the problems try to help them. Ask your school community and authorized organization for help. If necessary, make up posters inviting volunteers. Having finished the project, report about your activities.