........................ my warnings, he kept on smoking.

........................ of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

They visited Madrid ........................ they didn't have time to visit El Prado

........................ it was raining, we decided to go anyway

She decided to go abroad for a year ........................ loving her boyfriend very much.

He went on holiday to Thailand ........................ of the expensive airfare.

........................ it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

Socrates never had much money ........................ being very famous in his own day

I spoke to Jim and Pete, ........................ not to Tony because he was offline.

The best things in life are free, ........................ love is often very expensive.

I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day ........................ the time difference.

She’s a great person ........................ of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes

Cars are a big waste of money ........................ you do need one if you live in the country.

Valencia is a fantastic place ........................ of being too hot in July and August.

........................ being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves.