Use of English
Keyword Transformation -  Example 1

C1 Advanced Exam

Part 4

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. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 James would only speak to the head of department alone.

ON

James _______________ to the head of department alone. 

The gap can be filled with the words 'insisted on speaking', so you write:

Example:

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

25

The biographer decided to leave out all the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood.

ANY

The biographer decided not ______________________________ the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood.

26

David apologised for being unable to come to the meeting next week.

COULD

David said he ______________________________ come to the meeting next week.

27

Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely forgotten about the plans she used to have.

SIGHT

Since starting her new job, Charlotte has complete ______________________________ the plans she used to have.

28

I can never remember dates for anything, even though I really try.

MATTER

I can never remember dates for anything ______________________________ try.

29

The impression his boss has of Jack is that he's an ambitious person.

ACROSS

Jack ______________________________ an ambitious person.

30

Casper didn't mention the fact that we had met before.

REFERENCE

Casper ______________________________ the fact that we had met before.

Answers

25. The biographer decided not TO INCLUDE / MENTION / LEAVE IN / USE ANY OF the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood.

26. David said he WAS SORRY (THAT) HE COULD NOT come to the meeting next week.

27. Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely LOST SIGHT OF the plans she used to have.

28. I can never remember dates for anything IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW HARD I try.

29. Jack COMES ACROSS TO HIS BOSS AS an ambitious person.

30. Casper MADE NO REFERENCE TO ; DIDN'T / DID NOT MAKE (ANY ) / NEVER MADE REFERENCE TO the fact that we had met before.