READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – CAE: Part 3

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Exercise 1:

Training Sports Champions

What are the abilities that a (0) ........ sports person needs? To guarantee that opponents can
be (1) ........, speed, stamina and agility are essential, not to mention outstanding natural
talent. Both a rigorous and comprehensive (2) ........ regime and highly nutritious diet are vital
for top-level performance. It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provides
athletes with the (3) ........ they need to compete. This means that pasta is more (4) ........ than
eggs or meat. Such a diet enables them to move very energetically when required. Failure to
follow a sensible diet can result in the (5) ........ to maintain stamina.

Regular training to increase muscular (6) ........ is also a vital part of a professional's regime, and
this is (7) ........ done by exercising with weights. Sports people are prone to injury but a quality
training regime can ensure that the (8) ........ of these can be minimised.

(Source: CAE Handbook. Reproduced with permission from Cambridge English)

1) COME _______________OVERCOME_______________________
2) FIT __________________FITNESS_______________________
3) ENDURE _____________ENDURANCE_______________________
4) BENEFIT ______________BENEFICIAL______________________
5) ABLE _________________INABILITY______________________
6) STRONG _____________ STRENGTH _______________________
7) TYPE ________________TYPICALLY_______________________
8) SEVERE ______________SEVERITY_______________________

Exercise 2:

Turn A Hobby into a Business

It is not (0) ... to make a hobby pay for itself even if initially you had no (1) ... of turning it into a
business. For those looking to make a profit on their (2) ..., these days an audience for
products can range from the local to the truly global. Some (3) ... begin by donating a piece of
work to a charitable sale just to see how quickly and (4) ... it sells. Local shops can be the next
outlet for items, often the step taken by those making things like hand-made greetings cards
for instance. And for the truly ambitious, websites like eBay enable the hobbyist to reach a (5)
... audience. As with any business idea, an honest (6) ... should be undertaken regarding the
demand for the work and the price the customer is prepared to pay in (7) ... However, do not
forget the degree of personal (8) ... as well.

(Source: CAE Handbook. Reproduced with permission from Cambridge English)

1. INTEND _________________INTENTION______________________
2. CREATE _________________ CREATIVITY ________ _____________
3. HOBBY __________________HOBBYISTS_____________________
4. PROFIT __________________PROFITABLY_____________________
 5. WORLD__________________WORLDWIDE_____________________
6. APPRAISE_______________APPRAISAL______________________
7. REAL ____________________REALITY____________________
8. SATISFY __________________SATISFACTION____________________

Exercise 3:

21st Century Workplace

The economy of the 21st century is based on skills and (0) ..... according to a recent report. The
study shows that throughout this century there will be more jobs for those with the right
qualifications and the right skills, and fewer jobs for those with none. The best employee will
be one with a (1) ..... level of academic or (2) ..... achievement that can enable the individual to
support their CV with evidence of desirable personal qualities.
As (3) ..... increases and technological advances make typical working practices redundant, (4)
..... employees will need to show various personal attributes. As well as wanting people who
are flexible, companies are also looking for evidence of (5) .....
It is also (6) ..... necessary to be an excellent communicator as the majority of companies make
their profits from the skills of people selling their goods as much as from the producers
themselves. The recruitment of the very best people is crucial. Unless businesses show the (7)
..... to adapt they may find they are (8) ..... according to the authors of the report.

1. DEMONSTRAT__DEMONSTRABLE_ 5. ADAPT_________ADAPTABILITY__
2. VOCATION_____VOCATIONAL____ 6. INCREASE ____INCREASINGLY____
3. GLOBE_______GLOBALISATION___ 7. WILL __________WILLINGNESS__
4. PROSPECT ______PROSPECTIVE_ 8. SUSTAIN _____UNSUSTAINABLE__

Exercise 4:

People of the Forest

This TV (0) ..... follows a family of chimpanzees which live in the forest of Tanzania. Set in (1)
..... scenery the programme gives us a fascinating insight into the life and social (2) ..... of these
creatures.

(3) ..... we humans share 98% of our genes with chimpanzees; indeed, they are our closest
relative in the animal (4) ..... and scenes in the documentary offer clear evidence of our (5) ..... .
The focus of the film is on Fifi and we first see her as a (6) ..... five-year-old who spends all her
time annoying her younger brother. Meanwhile, the older male chimps seem to be involved in
an endless fight for (7) ..... And it is no suprise to learn that while all this is taking place the
females are left to deal with day-to-day matters.

Make sure you set aside an hour to watch this. The splendour of the location makes this
programme worthwhile viewing, although our (8) ..... to these animals will make you think.

1. SPECTACLE _____SPECTACULAR_________
2. ACTION ______INTERACTION________
3. APPEAR ______APPARENTLY________
4. KING _____KINGDOM_________
5. SIMILAR ___________SIMILARITY/SIMILARITIES___
6. PLAY ______PLAYFUL________
 7. SUPREME ______SUPREMACY________
8. LIKE _______LIKENESS_______

READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – CAE: Part 4

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Exercise 1:

1. My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.
NEARLY
My brother .................................. much now as he did when he was younger.
Answers: does not/doesn’t earn nearly so/as

2. They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one.
PULLED
The old bus station is .................................. with a new one.
Answers: being pulled down and being replaced ; to be pulled down and replaced ;
being pulled down and replaced ; being pulled down to be replaced

3. The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently.
THE
The number of students now at university is ................... been, apparently.
Answers: the highest it has ever ; the highest that it has ever ; the highest which it
has ever

4. I'm disappointed with the Fisher's new album when I compare it to their previous one.
COMPARISON
I think the Fisher's new album is .................... their previous one.
Answers: disappointing in comparison to ; disappointing in comparison with ; a
disappointment in comparison to ; a disappointment in comparison with

5. Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations.
SPITE
Anna got the job ............................. of experience in public relations.
Answers: in spite of a/her lack

6. 'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights', said the
police officer to Max.
DANGERS
Max received a ..................................... at night without any lights from the police
Answers: warning about the dangers of cycling ; warning regarding the dangers of
cycling ; warning concerning the dangers of cycling ; warning about the dangers
when cycling.
Exercise 2:

1. You could have been seriously injured not wearing a seat belt.
THINK
You should ......................................... seriously injured not wearing a seat belt.
Answers: think yourself lucky you were not/weren’t

2. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible.

CONVENIENCE
Please respond .........................................
Answers: at your earliest convenience

3. I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the

company.
TAKEN
I ......................................... when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last
day.
Answers: was taken by surprise

4. It's not likely to happen but if you're not satisfied with the product we'll refund your
money.
EVENT
........................................ that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be
refunded.
Answers: In the unlikely event

5. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually make
a sale.
WORLD
There's ........................................ between thinking there's a demand for your product
and actually making a sale.
Answers: a world of difference

6. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late.

TRACK
Sorry, I ........................................ time.
Answers: lost track of the ; completely lost track of the

Exercise 3:

1. How can I make him understand that I don't want to see him any more?
ACROSS
How can I ......................................... that I don't want to see him any more?
Answers: get the message across ; get the message across to him ; get it across ; get it
across to him
 2. Parents predict chaos in schools unless the strike is called off.
RESULT
Parents claim it ........................................ the teacher's strike goes ahead.
Answers: will result in chaos if

3. Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation.
LOOKOUT
Police are warning people to be ....................................... forged notes which are
currently in circulation.
Answers: on the lookout for

4. It's possible that they got the wrong idea and thought the party was next week.
REACHED
They might ........................................ conclusion and thought the party was next week.
Answers: have/’ve reached the wrong

5. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down.

POINT
I should ........................................ writing down the telephone number
Answers: have/’ve made a point of

6. Apparently, they're planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion.

DRAWN
Plans ........................................ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
Answers: are being drawn up to

Exercise 4:

1. Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else.
UNDER
I hear the restaurant in town .........................................
Answer: is/’s under new management

2. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test.
BROKE
Sarah ........................................ soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.
Answer: broke down in tears as

3. The Government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic
slowdown.
PLACED
The Government have ........................................ the worldwide economic slowdown
for our problems.
Answer: placed the blame on

4. You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it.

IMPRESSION
I ........................................ that the job was mine if I wanted it.
 Answer: was left with the impression ; was given the impression; had the impression
; was under the impression

5. He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his
country.
LITTLE
........................................ that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.
Answer: Little did he know ; Little did he realise

6. Feel free to telephone if you have any further problems.

CALL
Do not ........................................ if you have any further problems.
Answer: hesitate to call us ; hesitate to give us a call ; hesitate to call