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 _________ than the police car turned up.
8. Sandra doesn’t want to participate 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 us 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 UoE exercises are complete waste of time.
CONCERNED
As ________________________________Part 4 UoE exercises are complete waste of time
16. I’m sure Fran’ll get a promotion very soon.
TIME
I’m sure it is only_________________Fran gets a promotion.
17. Staying another night in Madrid would have meant paying more.
IF
I would have had to_________________another night in Madrid.
18. Diego should think about experience when hiring new staff.
CONSIDERATION
Diego should _________________when hiring new staff.
19. Alberto was interested in Spanish history in his school days.
INTEREST
Alberto _________________Spanish history in his school days
20. Emilio originally intended to drive but the bad weather caused him to change his mind.
WAS
Emilio’s _________________drive but the bad weather caused him to change his mind
21 I always hated paella when I was a child, but now I cook it regularly.
USED
I _________________ like paella when I was a child, but now I cook it regularly.
22. It was heavy snow on the line between Avila and La Cañada that delayed the train.
HELD
The train would have arrived on time if it _________________heavy snow on the line between Avila and La Cañada.
23. Dani soon recovered after the operation on his shoulder and was able to rejoin the team.
MADE
After the operation on his shoulder, Dani _________________and was able to rejoin the team.
23. Gabriel no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year.
HOPE
Gabriel has given _________________ a job before the end of the year.
24. Clara’d been struggling to think of a really original story.
COME
No matter how hard she tried _________________ an idea for a really original story.
25, Will said she wasn’t progressing as well as other students with her English
DANGER
Will warned her that she was _________________ behind with her English.
26. Sara decided that she’d ask to be transferred to another department.
REQUEST
Sara decided to put _________________ a transfer to another department.
27. “I can’t stand what his assistant said about me,” said Rosa.
OBJECTED
Rosa _________________ the assistant said about her.
28. The shop was closed for a week while they decorated it.
DONE
While it _________________ , the shop was closed for a week.
29. Lucia was surprised to be offered a place on the survival course.
CAME
The offer of a place on the survival course _________________ Lucia.
30. Alex said that he would no longer tolerate his colleagues being rude.
PUT
‘I am not willing _____________from my colleagues any longer, ‘ said Alex.
31. I can´t deny that I was embarrassed to be given the award.
NO
There’s ________________ embarrassment at being given the award.