1. Students’ own answers
2. 1 c
2 b
3 a
4 g
5 f
6 d
7 h
8 e
3. 1 undoubtedly
2 suggested
3 There is no denying that
4 Furthermore
5 I firmly believe
6 inconceivable
7 On balance
8 There is also some truth in the view that
4–5. Students’ own answers