Key Word Transformations - Test 3

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–6, 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 three and six words, including the word given.

EYE

being

living

in the public eye

Constantly ___ must have an effect on famous people.

The constant public attention on famous people must have an effect on them.

FROM

aside

apart

from the lack

from the absence

This building would be ideal for our new office ___ of parking facilities nearby.

This building would be ideal for our new office except that there are no parking facilities nearby.

WORTH

makes the album

worth listening

It's the quality of the lead singer's voice that ___ to.

It's only because of the quality of the lead singer's voice that people listen to the album.

ONLY

only was the hotel

a long

some

Not ___ way from the sea, it was expensive too.

The hotel wasn't just far from the sea, it was expensive too.

HIGH

was high time

was high time that

she left

Jenny felt it ___ the party.

Jenny felt she had stayed too long at the party.

CLEARLY

explain the main point

clearly enough

Hannah's essay doesn't ___ to be awarded top marks.

Hannah's essay doesn't have a clear enough explanation of the main point to be awarded top marks.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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