CPE Our Planet Our Home 2

Things have changed in a way that we didn't expect.

turn

There ____ events.

Your excuses are beginning to sound unconvincing to me.

thin

Your excuses are ____ I'm concerned.

By the beginning of the next century, we will have used up all fossil fuels.

turn

By the ______ have run out.

Some people deny that the situation in the rain forests has deteriorated.

turn

Some people deny that the situation in the rain forests ______ worse.

Richard is not suitable for this job, in spite of his being very clever.

be

Clever ______ suitable for this job.

All your efforts may prove ineffective.

try

However _____ succeed.

Even though the game was cancelled, enjoyed the trip to London.

called

In spite _____ enjoyed the trip to London.

Thank you so much for the invitation, but I don't think I'd feel comfortable staying here.

appreciate

Much ______, I don't think I'd be comfortable staying here.

Despite all his efforts, he failed.

hard

He _____ he failed.

Driving there is not as quick as taking the train.

quickly

You'll get there _____ than drive.