I´m still optimistic about climate change although the predictions are depressing. (DESPITE) I´m still optimistic about climate change _________ predictions.

The lake always used to freeze over in the winter. (WOULD) The lake _________ in the winter.

There won´t be any oil left soon. (RUN) We will _________ oil soon.

“I suggest you have the fish,” the waiter said to me. (ADVISED) The waiter ______________ the fish.

I don´t recommend hiring skis at this shop. (ADVISABLE) It´s __________ skis at this shop.

I always travel to work by train so that I don´t waste time in traffic jams. (AVOID) I always travel to work by train ________ traffic jams.

As a result of the strong winds last night, several tiles came off the roof. (BECAUSE) Several tiles came off the roof __________ so strong last night.

Our team lost the match because the other team was stronger. (AS) Our team lost the match because they ______ the other team.

Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (HEARD) I _______ Simona for seven months.

Endangered species will become extinct if we don´t do more to protect them. (UNLESS) Endangered species will become extinct _______ to protect them.

Governments have done too little to protect the environment. (ENOUGH) Governments _____________ to protect the environment.

My father recommended trying this restaurant. (TOLD) My father _________ at this restaurant.

“I´m sorry, Madam, the fish has all gone now.” (LEFT) “I´m sorry, Madam, there is ________ now.”