Key Word Transformations - Test 1

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · C1 Advanced Trainer 2, 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. Here is an example.

AS

Tortuga Beach isn’t ___ it used to be.

Visiting Tortuga Beach is easier than it used to be.

TOUCH

I’ve ___ my primary school friends.

I’m not in contact with any of my primary school friends.

CAME

My brother’s sudden ___ to me.

I was surprised when my brother was suddenly promoted.

BOUND

There ___ from customers about the new shop layout.

I’m sure customers will complain about the new shop layout.

NEVER

Kerry ___ up badminton if you hadn’t suggested it.

Kerry only started playing badminton because you suggested it.

FAVOUR

Everyone I talk to is ___ cars from the city centre.

Everyone I talk to thinks cars should be banned from the city centre.

HAVING

Joanna apologised to her friend ___ up so late at the party.

‘I’m sorry I got to the party so late,’ Joanna said to her friend.

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