Key Word Transformations - Test 4

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English First 3, 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 two and five words, including the word given.

UNABLE

The plane ___ of the thick fog.

Thick fog prevented the plane from landing.

POINT

Mr Brown was ___ home when he remembered he hadn't bought a ticket.

Mr Brown was just about to leave home when he remembered he hadn't bought a ticket.

SINCE

It has ___ first visit to Rome.

I first visited Rome ten years ago.

WORD

Helen ___ to me about the interview she had yesterday.

Helen didn't tell me anything about the interview she had yesterday.

AGE

Anyone who is more than eighteen ___ a member of the club.

Membership of the club is open to anyone over eighteen.

ALMOST

Carole is ___ time for work.

Carole is hardly ever late for work.

DRIVEN

We ___ a very friendly taxi driver.

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

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