1. __ brightly, the lighting struck the tower. d) Flashing 2. The driver has been convicted of speeding previously. __ he should not have exceeded the limit again. b) In this case 3. The patient was given the best treatment; __she died soon after. a) despite that 4. The people in Switzerland are known to work hard; __Australians are thought to be lazy. c) by contrast 5. Julia went on a diet; __ she lost ten kilograms. b) as a result 6. The boy decided not to accept a present; __ he asked for a cheque from his parents. c) instead