Some so-called luxury goods may not be better made than cheaper products. ____, they may be inferior in quality.
Therefore
On the contrary
In spite of the fact
In particular
_____ repeatedly 'forgetting' to do our homework, incredibly we failed to make Susan angry.
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____ some people predict field-to-table food will be a short-lived fashion, others disagree, ___ the philosophy behind it.
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Whereas/ despite
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Internet shopping was ___ viewed as an unsafe shopping method, but nowadays it is a more secure and reliable option.
initially
primely
Mostly
firstly
___ a product may not be regarded as a luxury item. However, if a celebrity buys one, it becomes more desirable.
On the contrary
Although
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Furthermore
____ the price of clothes has remained steady recently, the price of food has risen.
Whereas
Despite
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Since
For some people, shopping is an enjoyable experience. ____, they feel more relaxed after a shopping trip.
In conclusion
Consequently
Finally
In addition
Some websites focus on only one type of product, ____ others are general.
whereas
despite
since
unless
Many parents give their children a lot of expensive gifts. ____, they come to expect these things throughout their lives.
Additionally
Consequently
Conscientiously
Considerably
The field-to-table food trend focuses on high quality ingredients, ____ it is easy for restaurants to charge extreme prices.
nevertheless
however
therefore
as a result
____ much of society becoming increasingly environmentally aware, fast fashion remains popular.
Spitefully
Despite of the fact
In spite of
Despite
Celebrities are often use to sell high-end fragrances. _____, Beyonce has a range of perfumes which are globally successful.
Consequently
However
For instance
In addition
Fashion today has a throwaway culture which is not financially beneficial for individuals. ____, it is not beneficial for the environment.
Consequently
In conclusion
Furthermore
For instance
Prior to 2011, Japan was the world's biggest market for luxury goods. ____, in that year China claimed a bigger share of the market.
However
Nevertheless
While
Whereas
It is often wrongly assumed that consumers prefer low prices. ___, given the choice between two products, some individuals choose the more expensive one.
At first
In fact
While
In particular
___ people like having the latest versions of technology, this puts increasing demands on the world's natural resources.A
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Consumerism is having a negative effect on many people. ___, teenagers seem to be susceptible more than other generations.
In particular
On the contrary
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Whereas
demand it/ ethically produced/ unless/ products/ consumers/ will not be
Products will not be ethically produced unless consumers demand it.