Identify the markers of comparison / contrast: Both English and French are spoken in Canada.

№ Choose the correct preposition: the reasons __________________ owning a car. № Fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase: Women are generally better language learners __________________ men. № Fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase: __________________ the tone of the article is light-hearted, the content is serious. № Choose the correct preposition: the steps __________________ organising a conference. № Give the English equivalent: предосторожность № Give the Russian equivalent: the same