For each topic sentence (1-8) choose the relevant supporting sentence (A-H)

Supporting sentences

A. Gone are the days when children would rush outside to play with their friends; they meet up with them in online gaming communities.

B. This contrast in attitudes can be explained by the different experiences each generation has had.

C. Unfortunately, there are countless sites that can install harmful programs on your computer without you realising it.

D. On the other hand, when working with others you may feel safe in knowing that someone else will help you complete or improve your work.

E. A person can use their phone to send multiple recipients a text message or an email containing information that can make their target feel threatened or embarrassed.

F. While tourists usually keep to the more popular attractions and sites, travellers are keen on going to places that are off the beaten path.

G. Making a realistic study schedule that you can follow should give you enough time not only to study but also to take long breaks so that you can rest.

H. This means that today's latest smartphone will become 'old news' in four months, and its price will fall significantly.

Topic sentences

1. First of all, we need to make sure that the websites we enter can be trusted.
   [ B | C | D | E ]
2. To begin with, electronics companies keep releasing new devices and gadgets on the market every few months. [A | D | G | H]
3. One way to prepare for examinations effectively is to plan your study time well ahead of the exams.
   [ D | E | F | G ]
4. Firstly, being your own boss often requires a greater amount of discipline when it comes to ensuring that a project is finished in good time and the work produced is of good quality.
   [ C | D | E | F ]
5. To start with, children today tend to be less active than children in the past, as they spend much more time sitting down in front of a television or computer screen. [A | B | C | D ]
6. First, a common expression of cyberbullying is to harm someone's reputation just by using a mobile phone. [ D | E | F | G ]
7. First and foremost, a young person's approach to life might differ significantly from that of their parents or their grandparents. [A | B | D | E ]
8. In the first place, tourists and travellers have different preferences when it comes to exploring the area they visit. [ B | C | F | G ]