Key Word Transformations - Test 3

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 4, Cambridge University Press

For questions 25–30, 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.

MORE

nothing was

there was nothing

more important

For the film director, ___ than the quality of the photography.

According to the film director, it was the quality of the photography that was most important.

TAKE

evaluation would

test would

take place

The instructor told me that my ___ in half an hour's time.

The instructor told me that I would be evaluated in half an hour's time.

WINNING

up winning

the race in spite

Sarah ended ___ of having started badly.

Even though Sarah started badly, she went on to win the race.

SURPRISE

to Hannah's surprise

the company offered

her company offered

Much ___ her a pay rise.

Hannah was surprised to be offered a pay rise by the company.

TRACK

keep track

of the time

of time

Harry didn't ___ and missed his bus.

Harry didn't realise how late it had got and missed his bus.

POINT

made a point

of introducing

Alec ___ himself to his new neighbours.

Alec went out of his way to introduce himself to his new neighbours.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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