when the world becomes warmer because of pollution - G_______ w_______ is affecting the polar ice caps.

old and not fresh - We could not eat the bread because it was s__________.

barriers or methods used to stop an area from flooding - The government plans to build stronger f______ d_______ on this area of coastline.

something that could cause a fire - This old wiring is a f_______ r________.

a period of time when the weather is much hotter than usual - The h______ w_________ is set to last for another week.

Use one´s experience, talents, or skills as a resource - Sue has a lot of past experience to d________ o______.

Communicating by using hands for people who cannot hear - Deaf people communicate with s________ L______.

to recognize or admit truth or importance - My friend refused to a_________ the fact that I studied harder than her for the exam.

a place where people who have escaped from their own country can live, for a limited time - Huge r__________ c_________ have sprung up on the borders.

in my opinion - To my m_______, McDonald´s is better than Burger King.

to give someone a written suggestion for doing something - Youth groups are invited to s________ p________ for activities they would like to be funded.

needing a lot of time - The legal process was t______- c_______ and expensive.