Make full sentences using ‘cause and reason’ words from A on the vocabulary section.

1. closure of 20 mines → strikes in coal industry
   The closure of 20 mines sparked (off) strikes in the coal industry.
2. The announcement of higher taxes → a strong attack from the opposition
   
3. The new Act of Parliament → great changes in industry
   
4. The failure of the electrical system → the train crash
   
5. A violent storm → the wall collapsed
   
6. Food shortages → serious riots in several cities
   
7. The food shortages → bad economic policies