CAE / C1 – Part 4: Use of English: Keyword transformation
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first using the word given. You must use between 3 and 6 words. You must not change the given word.
1. The meal wasn’t as good as Raquel expected.
LIVE
The meal ______________________________Raquel’s expectations
2. If it weren’t for Murcia’s beautiful beaches, Ruben wouldn’t be moving there
BEAUTY
But ___________________ Ruben wouldn’t be moving there
3. ” I wish I’d had the chance to visit Arevalo”, Marcos said.
NOT
Marcos regretted ________ the chance to visit Arevalo
4. Because Jorge was injured he couldn’t play in the next padel game
PREVENTED
Jorge’s ________________ in the next padel game.
5. I really don’t mind whether we go to Piedrahita or Gusiando this summer.
DIFFERENCE
It really ____ whether we go to Piedrahita or Gusiando this summer.
6. It wasn’t necessary for Irene to speak during the meeting – she’s very new to the project.
NEED
There was _________ a speech during the meeting – she’s very new to the project.
7. The thieves managed to escape just before the police car turned up.
HAD
No _________ the police car turned up.
8. Sandra doesn’t want to take part in the activity.
RATHER
Sandra ___________ part in the activity.
9. I wish people would clean up after their dogs – it really annoys me!
NERVES
It really ____ people don’t clean up after their dogs!
10. It took use 6 hours to walk to Herradón de Pinares
WALKING
When we arrived at Herradón de Pinares___________________ 6 hours.
11. It was the first time I had seen such amazing city walls.
BEFORE
Never_____________________amazing city walls.
12. You must not put your fingers or toes anywhere near Rodrigo’s mouth.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Under________________ your fingers or toes anywhere near Rodrigo’s mouth.
13. If I went to Ávila again, I’d definitely pack warmer clothes.
GO
Were__________________________ , I’d definitely pack warmer clothes.
14. The water in the river Tormes was so clear that we could see all the fish at the bottom.
CLEAR
So_________________ could see all the fish at the bottom of the river Tormes.
15. I think that Part 4 of UoE exercises are complete waste of time.
CONCERNED
As ________________________________Part 4 of UoE exercises are complete waste of time