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Paper 3 Use of English

For questions 31-40, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar

meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word

given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

There is an example at the beginning (0). Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

Example:

0 The tennis star ignored her coach's advice.

attention

The tennis star didn't ........................................ her coach's advice.

The gap can be filled by the words 'pay any attention to' so you write:

31 No one has explained why our flight is delayed.

reason

No one has ............................................... the delay to our flight.

32 I'd rather you didn't phone me at work.

prefer

I'd ............................................... me at work.

33 When Mary wanted a new car, she had to save up for a year.

Mary

lt ............................................... save up to buy a new car.

34 They are letting David out of hospital next week.

released

David ............................................... hospital next week.

35 'Did you leave a tip for the waiter, Dad?' I asked.

he

I asked my father ............................................... a tip for the waiter.

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Test 1

36 Jane didn't expect to win the competition, but she entered it anyway.

went

Jane didn't expect to win the competition, but she . . . . . ..... .. ..... .. .. . .... . ............ ...... . . it anyway.

37 I do not intend to tell you my plans.

intention

I . . ..... ..... .. . . ..... ..... . ....... .. .. ... ...... you my plans.

38 Don't sign for the parcel until you have checked that everything is there.

you

Make sure that nothing is ............................................... sign for the parcel.

39 Sasha only moved to a new class because her teacher recommended it.

Sash a

If her teacher hadn't recommended it, ............................................... to a new class.

40 The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week.

has

The motor in this machine ............................................... once a week.

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There is an example at the beginning (0). Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet

Example:


attention



31 lt would be difficult for me to finish the work by the weekend.

difficulty

I ........ ....... . . . ......... . . .................. the work by the weekend.

32 Harry's home is sti!l in Spain, is it?

lives

Harry ............................................... he?

33 When S andra walked out of the meeting, she didn't say goodbye to anyone.

without

Sandra left ............................................... goodbye to anyone.

34 You can borrow my bike if you're In a hurry.

mind

I ....................... ....... .. . . .... .. . ...... you my bike if you're in a hurry.

35 Angus rarely takes a holiday.

rare

I . ... . ......... . ..... ........................... take a holiday.

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Test 2

36 We lost the game because of my mistake.

fault

lt was ....... . ................. . . . . . . . ..... . . .. . . . . .. win the game.

37 Are you planning to do anything on Saturday?

plans

Do ............................................... Saturday?

38 Tim looks nothing like his father.

take

Tim ............. . ..... . . ......... ......... ........ his father at all.

39 The film I saw last week was better than this one.

good

This film ............................................... the one I saw last week.

40 I regret giving Dennls my phone number.

Denrns

I wish ............................................... my phone number.

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There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

Example:


attention



31 I'd rather not spend another day at the beach.

feel

I ........................................ another day at the beach.

32 I've never seen a match as good as this before.

match

This is the ........................................ seen.

33 The staff in that office all have great respect for their boss.

look

The staff in that office all ........................................ their boss.

34 'Is there anything you want from the shops?' Alison asked her mother.

there

Alison asked her mother if ........................................ from the shops.

35 Sally might not bring her camera to the party, so I'll take mine.

in

I'll take my camera to the party ........................................ bring hers.

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Test 3

36 We missed the turning because we forgot to take a map with us.

remembered

If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a map with us, we wouldn't have missed the turning.

37 June was sure there were no mistakes in her homework.

nothing

June was sure ........................................ with her homework.

38 Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planned.

spite

The picnic went ahead as planned ........................................ in the weather.

39 I advise you to think carefully before accepting William's offer.

better

You ............ ............................ carefully before accepting William's offer.

40 Jackie hasn't been swimming for five years.

swimming

The last ........................................ was five years ago.

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There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

Example:


attention

The tennis star didn't ... . .... . . . .. ... ........................ her coach's advice.

The gap can be filled by the words 'pay any at tention to' so you write:

31 Martin hasn't mentioned the party to me at all.

word

Martin hasn't ........................................ about the party.

32 Apparently, Sheila wasn't listening to me.

appear

Sheila ........................................ listening to me.

33 Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn't accept because

she was Ill.

turn

Margaret was offered a place on the course but ...................................... . . because she was Ill.

34 'I wouldn't trust Frank with your money if I were you, Carl,' I said.

advised

I .. .......... .. . . ..... . ..... . . ... . . . . . . . . Frank with his money.

35 I don't know Lesley's reasons for resigning.

idea

I ... ... ....... . .. . ..... . ... . . . ........ . . . Lesley resigned.

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Test 4

36 Have you any desks in stock which are cheaper than this?

desk

Is this .... . . .................................. in stock?

37 Teams of experts were examining the damage to the building.

examined

The damage to the building ........................................ teams of experts.

38 Joe's father used to insist that he washed the car at the weekend.

make

Joe's father used to ........................................ the car at the weekend.

39 I wish John still wrote to me.

miss

! ....... . ................................ from John.

40 Everyone thinks Alan will accept the job within the next few days.

expected

Alan ........................................ the job within the next few days.

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Practice Test 1

PART4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given . You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here Is an example (0).

Example:

0 A very nice man gave us directions GIVEN

We ........................................................................... . .

a very nice man.

Example: 0 I WERE GIVEN DIRECTIONS BY

Read the whole sentence, look at the key word and then try to work out wbat the question is testing (passive, conditionals, etc).

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Please don't touch the exhibits. RATHER I ................ ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. touch the ex:hibits.

36 It's a good thing you gave me a lift o r I would have been late for my interview. GIVEN I would have been late for my interview ........................................................................................ me a lift.

J1 Please do not drop litter in the park. REQUESTED You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. .................................. drop litter in the park.

He doesn't get on with his colleagues. 'IERMS Re is not .......................................................................................................................... with his colleagues.

Light travels faster than sound.

TIL\VEL Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as light.

He could not explain why he was always late to work. ACCOUNT He could not ............................................................................................................................... late to work.

Our boss wouldn't let us go home until w e bad done our work. .fADE Our boss ........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . our work before we went borne.

!lad never been to a theme park before. fiRST :: _ ..... . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . . . . . . I had ever been to a theme park.

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Practice Test 2

PART4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, Including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 Terry's car needs repairing. SHOULD

Terry ooooooooooooooooooooo•ooooooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oo .o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Make sure you use between two and five words. Contractions (e.g. can't, isn't) count as two words.

repaired.

Example: 0 I SHOULD HAVE HIS CAR


35 Sanjay couldn't get his parents' permission to buy an expensive car.

ALLOW Sanjay's parentS ooOOooOOooooooooooooooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o • to buy an expensive car.

36 Ann got this painting ten years ago. HAS Ann o o • 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o o o • . o o • 00 0 0 0 OOooOO 0000 oooo. 00. oooo. 00000 0 0 0 00 0000000 00 o o · 00 0 0 00 0 0 0000 0.0000.00000000. oooo• 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . o o • o o • ••• 0 0 ••• 0 0 00 0 0 •• o o • ten years.

37 Let's visit the art gallery this afternoon. WE Why OOOOOOOOOOOOO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooo .. oo., ............ to the art gallery this afternoon?

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38 You shou.ld book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat. ADVANCE

Your ticket ooooooooooooooooooooo-oooooooooo . . . . . . oooooo .... oo . . . . . . o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o if you want to get a good seat.

39 We don't have any milk left, so we must go and buy some. RUN We .. 00 ......................... ....................... oo ...... oo ... . ... . .... .. oo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oo . . . . . . . . milk, so we must go and buy some .

.-J I could never have finished the job without your help. IF l could never have finished the job o o o o o o ........ o o .... o o .. o o o o o o .... oo .............. oo ...... oooo ........ oooo ................. o o . . . . . . o o . . . . me.

-41 Sophia was often ill when sh.e was a child. USED Soph.ia . . . . . . . . oooo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................................... oo.oo ........... 00 ......................... ............. when sh.e was a child.

� Parking llere is free after Spm.

PARK It doesn't ..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. ....................... here after 5pm.

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Practice Test 3

PARt4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, Including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 A very nice man gave us directions. GIVEN

We ............................................................................. Some of the given words could either be verbs or

a very nice man. nouns. Try both forms to see which fits the sentence.


Write only the missing words IN CAPITA.L LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Steve asked me how much I paid for my new sweater. COST Steve wanted ........................................................................................................................ my new sweater.

36 What a pity you didn't tell me earlier! WISH I ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................................................................................. earlier!

37 The plane couldn't take off because of the rain. PREVENTED The rain ....................................................................................................................................................... off.

38 She doesn't see or bear from her childhood friends any more. TOUCH She bas ............. ........................................................................................................... her childhood friends.

l9 He gave the impression that he wasn't working. SEEM He ....................................................................................................................................................... working.

• You didn't pay attention in class. OUGHT You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... ............................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . attention in class.

U Iessica was late due to the traffic. TIME Jessica didn't ...................................................................................................................... due to the traffic .

.C "' won't allow my son to stay out past midnight," Mike said. REFUSED }tike ............................................................................................................................. son stay out past midnight.

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PraCtice Test 4

PART4 I For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 Why are you interested in learning a new language?

WANT

Why .......................................................................... .

a new language?

Example: G I DO YOU WANT TO LEARN

� Check your answer to make sure it is as similar) possible in meaning to the sentence given. J


35 They offered her a job but she refused. TURNED She ........................................................................ ............................................................................... of a job.

36 I ftnd driving on the left in England very strange. ACCUSTOMED I ...................................................................................................................... driving on the left in England.

37 I expect you were very tired by the end of the week.

MUST

By the end of the week ............................................................ .. ................ ............................... .... exhausted.

38 Being late is inexcusable. EXCUSE There is ...................................................................................................................................................... late.

39 Matthew decided not to do his homework and went to play football. INSTEAD Matthew went to play football .................................................................................................... liomework.

40 "I wouldn't stay out too late, Lee," said Mary. ADVISED Mary ... . ......................................................................................................................................... out too late.

41 Her mother won't tolerate rudeness.

PUT Her mother ....................................................................................................................................... rudeness.

42 Natalie didn't listen carefully enough to the spoken instructions. ATIENTION Natalie didn't ........................................................................................................... the spoken instructions.

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Practice Test 5

PART4 J For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:


We ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........•.............

a very nice man.


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) When transferring your answers to the answer sheet, don't write out the full sentence.


35 He took a taxi so he wouldn't have to walk in the rain. AVOID He took a taxi .......... ......................................... ............. ................................... ... ...... . ....... . .. .. . .. .. . .. in the rain.

36 The hotel charged the group for the damage they caused in their rooms. PAY The hotel .................... ................ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the damage they caused in their rooms.

37 She can't decide what to wear to the party. MIND She can't ............................................................................................................... what to wear to the party.

38 Colin finds it easy to remember people's names and phone numbers. DIFFICUL1Y Colin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................ people's names and phone numbers.

39 Pollution is measured by special instruments. USED Special instruments .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. pollution.

40 Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. WHO It ......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................... penicillin.

41 Jane is efficient and qualified. WELL As ................................... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is also qualified.

42 Kate and Ann look exactly the same to me. TELL I .............. ...... ..... ......... . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . between Kate and Ann.

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Practice Test 6

PART4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 The school I studied at last year was better than this one. GOOD

This school .............................................................. .

my last one.

Example: 0 I IS NOT AS GOOD AS

Don't forget to use the word in bold and make sure that you do not change this word in any way.

Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 1 cannot afford to buy a train ticket. HAVE I ....................................................................................................................................... to buy a train ticket.

36 There is no more petrol in the car.

RUN The car ................................................................................................................................................... petrol.

37 It is useless to worry about what has already happened. POINT There is ............................................................................................................. what has already happened.

36 "Have you bad anything to eat?" Mum asked Uam. WHETHER Mum asked ............................................................................................................................ anything to eat.

39 Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? PURPOSE Did you kick him ......................... ............................................................................................... an accident?

40 If you don't know bow to spell the word, why don't you check in the dictionary? UP If you don't know bow to spell the word, you ................................................................. in the dictionary.

41 The senior managers are interviewing the candidates. INTERVIEWED The candidates ............................................................................................................. the senior managers.

42 It's too cold to go for a walk today. IF We could go for a walk ................................................................................................................ cold today.

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Practice Test 7

PART4

For questions 35-42, c omplete the second sentence so that it has a similar mea ni ng to the first sentence, using the w or d give n. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, Including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:


We ........................................................................... ..

a very nice man.

Example: � I WERE GIVEN DIRECTIONS BY

If you change your mind and want to replace a word on the answer sheet, clearly rub it out and replace it. Don't try changing the word itself and don't put it in brackets because it will seem as if you are providing an alternative answer.

Write only the missing w ords IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Luggage must not be left unattended.

REQUESTED

You .................................................................................. ...................................... your luggage unattended.

36 I don't see why I should try harder.

WORTH

In my opinion, it .................................................................................................................................. harder.

:n They decided to throw out all the old furniture.

RID

They decided ....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all the old furniture.

38 She spent her childhood in Spain.

BROUGHT

She ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Spain.

a9 She likes to travel abroad.

KEEN

She .......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . abroad.

itO You need to reach a decision as soon as possible.

MIND

You need to ........................ ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. as soon as possible.

ill He wasn't involved in the project.

NOTHING

The project .. ... ...... .................................... . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................................... him.

lt2 You can stay here, but don't make too much noise.

LONG

You can stay here ............................................................ ................................... not make too much noise.

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Practice Test 8

PART4 J For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here Is an example (0).

Example:

0 Greg has been unemployed for almost two years. OUT

Greg has . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

for almost two years.

Example: 0 I BEEN OUT OF WORK

If the first part of the second sentence includes a proper noun or pronoun, pay special attention to it as the answer often requires a pronoun that agrees with it.


35 Andre was too worried to sleep. THAT Andre was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not sleep.

36 We've missed the last bus, so there is no point in waiting. WORTH It ........................................................................................................... , because we've missed the last bus.

37 "Is washing the car now really necessary?" HAVE "Does the car ........................................................................................................................................ now?"

38 You shouldn't take a dictionary into the examination room. SUPPOSED

You .................................... ........................................................... a dictionary into the examination room.

39 Lisa's aunt is teaching her German. TAUGHT Lisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... her aunt.

40 He said be would only do the job if we paid him first. NOT He said be would ............................................................................................................... we paid him first.

41 "Could you help me move this heavy wardrobe?" HAND "Could you ................................................................................................................. this heavy wardrobe?"

-12 She was smiling, so I'm sure she was happy. MUST Sbe was smiling, so ..... .. ....... . ...... .. . . . . ... . . . . ... . . . .. .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . ..... . . ... . . . . .. .. . . ..... . .. .... . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . happy.

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Practice Test 9

PART4


Example:


We ............................................................................ .

a very nice man.


There are two marks for each question, so even if you cannot complete an answer, fill in as much as you can.


35 It isn't easy for Lyoda to express her feelings.

DIFFICULTY

Lynda ......................................... .................................................................................................. her feelings.

36 There was nobody in the office but me.

APART

The office ................................................................................................................................................... me.

37 People say roc.k-climbing is a dangerous sport.

SUPPOSED

Rock-climbing ............................................................................................... ................... a dangerous sport.

38 It was unfair that he was disqualified.

DESERVE

He ................................................................................................................................................. disqualified.

39 I don't think she will apply for this post.

INTENTION

I don't think she ......................... ................................................................................................ for this post.

40 His parents made him stay at home last night.

LET

His parents ............................................................................................................................... out last night.

41 It is John's duty to deliver the parcel on time.

RESPONSIBLE

John ............................................................ ...................................................................... the parcel on time.

42 Jane wasn't late for once.

TIME

Jane .................................................................................................................................................... for once.

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Practice Test 1 0

PART4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a s imilar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, Including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:


We ............................................................................ .

a very nice man.


The first sentence sometimes contains a word which is to be included in the second sentence, using a different part of speech (e.g. object - objection).

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETIERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Jake has been completely unsuccessful with his enquiries. NO

Jake .......................................................................................................................... at all with his enquiries.

36 The ending of the film was so unexpected that we were all speechless. SUCH

The film ended in ............................................................................................. that we were all speechless.

37 I don't think Matt meant to upset you.

INTENTION

I don't think Matt ...................................................................................................................................... you.

38 Samuel is not trying to improve himself. EFI<'ORT

Samuel is ................ ....................................................... . ..................................................................... himself.

39 The guide book doesn't recommend staying in that hotel. ADVISABLE

It is .......................................................................................................... in that hotel, the guide book says.

40 Melinda was the only one to pass the test. NOBODY

Apart ................................................................................................................................................... the test.

41 People say that Paris is beautiful in the Spring. SAID

Paris ........................................................................................................................... beautiful in the Spring.

42 My dad helped me with my homework last night. HAND

My dad ........................................................................................................... with my homework last night.

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PART 4


Exa m ple:

0 Ma king new fri ends was easy for h e r.

DIFFICULT

She did n't ________ n e w friends.

The gap can be filled with the words 'find it difficult to make', so you write:


35 Despite winning the race, he wasn't very pleased.

EVEN

He wasn't very pleased, ________ the race.

36 it's a fa irly long time since I last watched this program me.

QUITE

I haven't watched this programme ________ time.

37 Were you a b le to complete al l your work yesterday?

G ET

Did you manage ________ a l l yo u r work yesterday?

38 H is first novel was better than this one.

GOOD

This novel is not ________ one he wrote.

39 I'm so rry, could you wait fo r a moment, p lease?

MIND

I 'm sorry, ________ for a moment, please?

40 We're so late now that we definitely won't get to the pa rty on time.

CHANCE

We're so late that we have ________ to the pa rty on time.

41 The food she eats affects her hea lth bad ly.

EFFECT

The food she eats ________ her health.

42 The only thing I did at the weekend was housework.

APART

I d id ________ housework at the weekend.

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PART 4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the

first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word g iven. You must use between

two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Exa m ple:

0 M a k i n g new fri e n d s was easy for h e r.

DIFFICULT

S h e d i d n't ________ new friends .



35 H e did n't buy a present for her, he gave her some money.

INSTEAD

He gave her some money ________ present.

36 A te mporary manager is ru nn ing the shop at the moment.

RUN

The shop ________ a tempora ry manager at the moment.

37 If you keep tryi ng, you'll improve.

G IVE

If you ________ , you'l l get better.

38 How long is your journey from home to work?

TAKE

H ow long ________ get from home to work?

39 When I ra ng the box office, the tickets had a l l been sold.

LEFT

There ________ when I ra ng the box office.

40 I was surprised when I discovered the truth.

FIND

I was surprised ________ the truth was.

41 If publ ic opinion doesn't change suddenly, he' l l win the next election.

SUDDEN

U nless ________ change in publ ic opi nion, he' l l win the next el ection .

42 This i s the hap piest that Pa ula has ever been.

HAPPI ER

Paul a ________ she is now.


PART 4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word g iven. You must use between

two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Exa mple:

0 M a ki n g new frien d s was easy for her.

DI FFICULT

S h e d i d n't ________ new friends.


Write the missing words I N CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Beca use of what you a dvised me, I d id the right th ing.

ADVI CE

Tha n ks ________ me, I did the right thing.

36 In my opin ion, they're the best band in the world.

CONCERNED

They're the best band i n the world, as _______ _

37 Her behaviou r tends to be bad when she is under p ressu re.

TENDENCY

She ________ badly when she is u nder pressu re.

38 My brother earns half of what I earn.

TWI CE

I earn ________ my brother.

39 I got angry because of the assista nt's attitu de.

MADE

The assista nt's attitude ________ temper.

40 He plays so skilfu l ly that nobody can beat him.

MUCH

He plays with ________ that nobody can beat h im.

41 They were late because they got stuck in traffic.

RESULT

They were late ________ stuck in traffic.

42 Yesterday I met one of my friends by chance in the supermarket.

RAN

Yesterday I ________ mine in the superma rket.

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PART 4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You m ust use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 M a k i n g new friends was easy fo r h e r.

D I FFICULT

She d i d n't _________ new friends .


Write the missing words I N CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 lt says here that we should we re ply to this invitation.

SUPPOSED

lt says here that ________ to this invitation.

36 I haven't got my wa l let - it must be at home.

LEFT

I haven't ant my Wil l let - I ____ at home.

37 The problem was that I hadn't expected it to take so long to get to the a irport.

LONGER

The problem was that _________ I had expected to get to the a irport.

38 Is it l ikely that this i nvention wil l become popular with the publ ic?

CATCH

Is this invention l i kely _________ with the publ ic?

39 I was d riving home from work when the accident happened.

TIME

I wa s d riving home from work _________ the accident.

40 There are a minimum of seven classes a week during the course.

LEAST

The course consists _________ seven cl asses a week.

41 My sister can't drive so she hasn't got her own car.

KNOW

My sister _________ drive so she has n't got her own car.

42 I wrote down his email address on a p iece of paper.

NOTE

_________ his email address on a piece of paper.


Tip Strip Question 35: You need a phrase that creates a negative comparison with 'as'.

Question 36: 'Su pposed' is followed by the infinitive with 'to'.

Question 37: Use a preposition and a gerund after 'apologised'.

Question 39: You need to turn 'disappointed' into a noun.

Question 4 1 : You need to make a phrasal verb here.

Question 42: Which verb tense comes after 'wish' to talk about the present?

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Part 4


Example:

0 What type of music do you like best?

FAVOURITE

What . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . type of music?

The gap can be filled with the words 'is your favourite', so you write:

Example: @] I IS YOUR FAVOURITE

In the exam, write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Brad speaks English better than his parents do.

AS

Brad's parents don't . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . he does.

36 Cycling is not allowed in the park.

SUPPOSED

You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the park.

37 ' I 'm sorry I didn't let you know I was going to be late, Ann,' said Jamie.

APOLOGISED

Jamie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann know that he was going to be late.

38 A heavy fall of snow prevented them from getting home that night.

ABLE

They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . home that night because of a heavy fall of snow.

39 Ursula was disappoi nted not to win the competition.

CAME

Not winning the competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to Ursula.

40 I paid far more money for my new computer than I expected to.

so

I didn't expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . money for my new computer .

41 We'll have to stop at a service station because there's very little petrol left in the car.

OUT

The car has . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so we'll have to stop at a service station.

42 Samaritha would love to have long, blonde hair.

WISHES

Samantha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . long, blonde hair.

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Tip Strip Question 36: You need to use the word 'except' in this sentence.

Question 37: You need to use the past perfect tense in this clause.

Question 38: Which verb form comes after 'be used to'?

Question 39: You need to transform 'broke' into another form of the verb.

Question 40: You need to make a mu lti-word verb here.

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Part 4


Example:


FAVOURITE


The gap can be filled by the words 'is your favourite, ' so you write:

Example: 0 I IS YOUR FAVOURITE


35 Tania hasn't played volleyball for three years.

SINCE

lt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tania last played volleybal l .

36 The only thing earl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch.

EVERYTHING

earl remembered to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a new battery for his watch.

37 Declan was angry because elaire arrived late.

TIME

If elaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , De clan would not have been angry.

38 I don't usually wear a hat and so it feels strange.

USED

I am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a hat and so it feels strange.

39 Rob said to Jennifer: 'You broke the strap on my new camera . '

ACCUSED

Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the strap on his new camera.

40 Mark can't wait to use his new computer-games console.

FORWARD

Mark is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . his new computer-games console.

41 lt will only take three hours to fly to Sicily.

FLIGHT

lt is only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to Sicily.

42 I can't fit all my clothes into that tiny wardrobe.

HOLD

That tiny wardrobe is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all my clothes.

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Part 4


Example:


FAVOURITE


The gap can be filled by the words 'is your favourite', so you write:

Example: [!] I IS YOUR FAVOURITE


35 The band probably won't do another tour this year.

UNLIKELY

The band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . another tour this year.

36 it's very hard for Alex to get up in the morning.

TROUBLE

Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up in the morning.

37 Lily is so good at swimming that she is going to train for the Olympics.

SUCH

Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that she is going to train for the Olympics.

38 One of us ought to go and meet the visitor at the airport.

SHOULD

The visitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of us at the airport.

39 I went to the dentist's because I couldn't stand the toothache any longer.

UP

I couldn't . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the toothache any longer, so I went to the dentist's.

40 I wasn't invited to the party and feel sad about that.

WISH

I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . invited to the party.

41 lt was a difficult problem, but eventually Martin solved it brill iantly.

WITH

Martin eventually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . brilliant solution to the problem.

42 Students may use the library, but they must not disturb other users.

LONG

Students may use the li brary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not disturb other users.

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Part 4


Example:

0 What type of music do you l ike best?

FAVOURITE




In the exam, write only the missing words I N CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 Heidi stayed with a friend when she went to London.

PUT

A friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . when she went to London.

36 The singer dislikes people asking for his autograph in the street.

LIKE

The singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . people ask him for his autograph in the street.

37 I advised Kylie to enrol at a gym, which she did.

ADVICE

Kylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and enrolled at a gym.

38 I had no idea that a famous film star was born in the town.

UNAWARE

I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fact that a famous film star was born in the town.

39 We had a long journey ahead of us, so decided to leave early.

OFF

We decided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . we had a long journey ahead of us . .

40 lt has rained all day every day this week.

STOPPED

lt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at all this week.

41 Simon was the only student to apply for a scholarship.

NONE

Apart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the students applied for a scholarship.

42 Debbie wore a jumper because she thought it might be cold in the mountains.

CASE

Debbie wore a jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the mountains.

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Part 4


Example:


FAVOURITE




In the exam, write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on a separate answer sheet.

35 Learning to sew seemed a waste of time to Lisa.

POINT

Lis a couldn't . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . learning to sew.

36 I love the local food, but prefer having pizza when I go out with friends.

WOULD

Although I love the local food, I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a pizza when I go out with friends.

37 I reckon Barry was relieved to find his missing cellphone again.

BEEN

Barry must . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . he found his missing cell phone.

38 According to the gossip, the actress will be getting married soon.

RUMOURED

The actress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . getting married soon.

39 Pamela said that she regretted sending that angry text message to Harry.

ONLY

' If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that angry t?xt message to Harry', said Pamela.

40 Ashley always eats a big breakfast before going out in the morning.

WITHOUT

Ashley never goes out in the morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a big breakfast.

41 Emily does not intend to answer any of the interviewer's questions.

NO

Emily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . any of the interviewer's questions.

42 Liam has decided not to go to football practice any more.

GIVE

Liam has decided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to football practice.

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Part 4

For questions 35--42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:


FAVOU RITE





35 Jane felt she was old enough to look after her own pet dog.

CARE

Jane felt she was old enough to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . her own pet dog.

36 lt's a waste of time asking Peter to help because he's too busy.

NO

There is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter to help because he's too busy.

37 Is it all right if I turn the television off?

MIND

Would . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the television off?

38 We're not going to have our car washed because it costs too much.

AFFORD

We . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . have our car washed.

39 Grace knows a lot about Web design, even though she has never studied it.

HAVING

Despite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Grace knows a lot about Web design.

40 Damon looked so funny in his brother's tracksuit that we had to laugh.

HELP

We . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Damon because he looked so funny in his brother's tracksuit.

41 An electric fence kept visitors away from the animals.

PREVENTED

An electric fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . close to the animals.

42 Graham likes to spend time alone just before a race.

BY

Graham likes to spend time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . just before a race.

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Part 4

For questions 35--42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:


FAVOURITE





35 John qualified as an instructor three years ago.

BEEN

John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instructor for three years.

36 Although we thought the minibus would be comfortable, we were mistaken.

TURN

The minibus did . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as comfortable as we had expected.

37 Susan warned Michael about the broken guitar string, but he didn't listen to her.

NOTICE

Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . when Susan told him about the broken guitar string.

38 The tour bus stopped frequently to let people admire the view.

THAT

The tour bus stopped frequently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . admire the view.

39 Faye hadn't finished her dinner when Steve called her.

STILL

Faye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . when Steve called her . .

40 'lt's getting late, so I ought to go home', said Zoe.

BETTER

Zoe said it was getting late and that . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . home.

41 Sandra's sister can ski better than she can.

SKIER

Sandra is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as her sister.

42 Rod finally managed to cycle to the top of the hill.

SUCCEEDED

Rod finally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to the top of the hill.

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Part 4


Example:


FAVOURITE

What 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . type of music?




35 Jack had always wanted to become a firefighter.

AMBITION

lt . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • • • to become a firefighter.

36 I think you should complain about that horrible meal.

WERE

If I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . a complaint about that horrible meal.

37 Christina had never visited Venice before.

FIRST

lt was o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o to Venice.

38 No matter how hard he tried, Victor couldn't open the box.

VERY

Even . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 . , Victor couldn't open the box.

39 lt isn't really worth trying to fly the kite when there's no wind.

HARDLY

lt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fly the kite when there's no wind.

40 Oliver says he will only play football if he can be team captain.

UNLESS

Oliver says that he 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 he can be team captain.

41 lt was lucky that Tessa found the missing document by chance.

ACROSS

Tessa was 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the missing document by chance.

42 Dancing was an activity that David had never wanted to do.

APPEALED

Dancing was an activity that 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David.

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