FCE - USE OF ENGLISH PART 4

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 or five
words, including the word given.
Example: 0 What type of music do you like best?
FAVOURITE
What is your favorite type of music?

1 Pete hadn’t expected to see so many old friends at the party.

SURPRISE
It came surprise to Pete to see so many old friends at the party.

2 Although she was a good runner, Wendy never succeeded in winning an Olympic medal.
MANAGED
Although she was a good runner, Wendy has not managed an Olympic medal.

3 Jacqui and I were sitting by ourselves at the back of the coach.

OWN
Jacqui and I were sitting our very own selves at the back of the coach.

4 The country’s economic problems are less serious than people had been led to believe.
AS
The country’s economic problems are not as serious as people had been led to believe.

5 Adam hadn’t finished his homework when Remy arrived.

STILL
Adam still hadn’t finished his homework when Remy arrived.

6 I think you should complain to your boss.

WERE
If I _____________ a complaint to my boss.

7 For me, the film was spoilt by the awful soundtrack.

MY
In ___________ the awful soundtrack which spoilt the film.
8 Toronto has been my home since last March.
LIVING
I have _______________ last March.
9 “I am sorry I am late again”. He said.
APOLOGISED
He _______________ again.

10 Could you speak up please? I can’t hear you.

MIND
Would _____________ up? I can’t hear you.

11 How can you stand him joking around all the time?
PUT
How can you put him constantly joking around?

12 They managed to escape from prison.

SUCCEEDED
They _______________ prison.