ADVANCED CPE KEY WORDS TRANSFORMTION:

1.Louise should have been given more time to complete her thesis. (INSUFFICENT).
->Louise……………………………………………………………………………………
2.We are able to afford a holiday because I was promoted. (RESULT).
->As…………………………………………………………………………………………
3.We have to think carefully about other expenses before we decide to a buy a new car.
(TAKEN).
->Our other expenses…………………………………………………………………………
4.She believed she was very likely to win the scholarship. (CHANCE).
-> She believed she
………………………………………………………………………………………………
5.Don’t take Tim too seriously; he often exaggerates minor problems (TENDENCY).
-> Don’t take Tim too seriously
………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.Yesterday,I seemed to do nothing but answer the phone. (SPEND).
- > Yesterday, I seemed
………………………………………………………………………………………………
7.The new teacher was so nervous that the class reacted mischievously. (DREW).
-> The new teacher’s
………………………………………………………………………………………………
8.It seems that Amy was offended by what you said. (OFFENCE).
-> Amy ………………………………………………………………………………………
9.We are unlikely to have clear weather for our picnic tomorrow (PROSPECT).
->There is
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10.I doubt if we will go fishing this weekend. (LIKELIHOOD).
->There is
………………………………………………………………………………………………
11.Dawn’s boss is constantly criticizing her work. (FAULT).
-> Dawn’s boss
………………………………………………………………………………………………
12.Peter is really looking forward to starting his sky-diving course. (HARDLY).
-> Peter can
………………………………………………………………………………………………
13.Accepting retirement is often difficult. (TERMS)
-> It is often
………………………………………………………………………………………………
14.Michael has made the decision not to move again. (INTENTION).
->Michael has
………………………………………………………………………………………………
15.My neighbor assumes that he can use my lawnmower whenever he likes. (GRANTED).
-> My neighbor
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Test 2:
1.How has the strike affected student attendance. (EFFECT)
………………………………………………………………………………..
2.She began to suffer from irrational fears.(PREY)
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3.Mr.Misery was the only student who didn't smile.(EXCEPT)
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4.I assume you 're hungry (GRANTED)
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5.The book was not as good as he had hoped.(EXPECTATIONS)
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6.He always makes everything look so difficult!(WEATHER)
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7.Thunder terrified me! (DEATH)
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8.You needn't feel so supervisor- you are no better than they are (NOSE)
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9.We have nearly reached the deadline for this job! (SHORT)
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10.Any personal involvement on the part of the Prime Minister in this scandal would be
disastrous.(CAUGHT)
………………………………………………………………………………...
Practice test 3: PROFICIENCY LEVEL!
1 .I decided to go and say goodbye to Karl at the station. (SEE)
-->I
2.I'm afraid we can do nothing about delay to your flight at the moment (BEYOND)
-->I regret that the
3.The tourists were unharmed after the train crash.(NONE)
-->The tourists
4.Travellers tend to feel superior to tourists.(DOWN)
-->Travellers have a
5.We were horrified to discovered that our luggage had been stolen.(OFF)
-->We were horrified to
6.Tim was always an optimist even when things were going wrong.( SIDE)
-->Tim invariably
7.The bank manager had apparently found a member of staff stealing money from the till.(RED-
HANDED)
-->A member of staff
8.You should always be grateful for what you are given.(HORSE)
--> You should
9.In summer, the volume of traffic creates problems for local traders(DIFFICULT)
--> The volume of traffic
10.Uncle August did not suffer from his experience.(WORSE)
-->He was
Practice test 4:
1.The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this attitude.
-->There have been...............................................................................................................
2.It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
-->It is open..........................................................................................................................
3. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.
-->No sooner........................................................................................................................
4.As I get older, I want to travel less.
-->The older..........................................................................................................................
5.After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to get married.(KNOT)
-->
6.Noise is something that it is not possible for me to tolerate.(PUT)
-->
7.He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer.(NAME)
-->
8.He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies his disagree with.(DISTANCES)
-->
9.I really don't know what you are talking about.(FAINTEST)
-->
10.I happened to know the manager of the firm you 've applied to for a job. I can recommend
you if you like.(WORD)
-->
Practice test 5:
1. I expected the book to be far better because it had been written by such a good novelist.
(SHORT)
->The book……………………………………………………………………………….
2.Your rude behavior is becoming intolerable. (LONGER)
-> I…………………………………………………………………………………………
3.He doesn’t have to go to school on Tuesday because it is a holiday. (OFF)
-> He……………………………………………………………………………………….
4.Such rudeness to a stranger cannot possibly be justified. (EXCUSE)
-> There……………………………………………………………………………………
5.If anyone can get lost, he will. (DEPENDED)
-> He……………………………………………………………………………………….
6.Philip rarely bothers about what other people think. (TAKES)
->Philip……………………………………………………………………………………
7.Protective clothing must be worn when entering this area. (FORBIDDEN)
->It…………………………………………………………………………………………
8.There will be no progress until we have fully understood the problem. (FULL)
-> Not until there is………………………………………………………………………
9.The council is unlikely to accept the plans for a new sports center unless the cost is reduced.
(MEET)
-> The plans for a new sports centre……………………………………………………
10.Fewer people are buying fresh good since convenience foods have become available.
(DEMAND)
->Fresh food ……………………………………………………………………………..
11.I am not certain whether his version of accident can be beliveved. (DOUBTS)
->I …………………………………………………………………………………………
12. You must remember to pay the phone bill today whatever you do. (ACCOUNT)
-> On………………………………………………………………………………………
13.The owner’s mismanagement was directly responsible for the company failing to succeed.
(CONSEQUENCE).
->. The company’s failure………………………………………………………………..
14.He said he had nothing to do with the causing the accident.(BLAME)
->He refused……………………………………………………………………………….
15.She ‘s not very good at arranging flowers.(FLAIR)
--> She doesn't