Sentence Transformation

English 10 – Gifted students Sentence transformation – Collected by Ms.
Truc Ly_Dong Du school_2023-2024
1. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. likelihood

2. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. picked
3. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. went
4. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. even
5. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in colours. advent
6. I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible. loss
7. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. proportion
8. I’m afraid our problems are just beginning. iceberg
9. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. shoulders
10. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new project. Dark
11. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. lacked
12. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders. stop
13. travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a good guidebook with you. more
14. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her . ( BACK )
15. She was so anxious while the results were read out. ( BREATH )
16. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason . ( ACCOUNT )
17. A huge investment has been put into the field of solar-electricity.( INVEST )
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18. Alice was not a confident person, and that was why she was so shy. ( DUE )
19. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. CLUE
20. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant. BEDISE
21. Please stop criticizing everybody! DOWN
22. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD
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Helen’s report is rather unclear in places. LACKING
Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor’s performance. STANDING
25. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. FOOT
26. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
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27. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND
28. Building societies will have to guard against their rivals. LAURELS
29. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. NAME
30. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES
31. I really don't know what you're talking about. FAINTEST
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32. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW

33. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting. WENT
34. You can walk to the station easily from the hotel. DISTANCE
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35. Pauline isn’t one of the people who know the secret. ON
36. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD
37. You must accept the fact that she has left you. TERMS
38. He was not given details of the company’s new plans. DARK
39. Stop criticizing everybody! (Down)
40. Terry has just insured her life. (out)
41. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief. (OUT)
42. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. (OUT)
43. I met your friend David the other day. (INTO)
44. I think you’ve been overcharged, old son! (OFF)
45. I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign. (UP)
46. I won’t allow swearing in my classroom (FOR)
47. The company was bought up by a large multinational. (OVER)
48. Your story is different from the facts. (WITH)
49. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her how beautiful she is EMBARRASSES
50. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
51. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters. (PRIORITY).
52. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. (RELIANCE).
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English 10 – Gifted students Sentence transformation – Collected by Ms. Truc Ly_Dong Du school_2023-2024
53. “I don’t mind where the money goes as long as the people are the real beneficiaries”. (MATTER)
54. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the French film industry.
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55. The terrorists attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11-9 attack on the WTO
building. carbon.
56. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this, but it’s probably worth about $5000. figure
57. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is very likely to end up in hospital. recipe
58. Detectives had stopped working on the Hornsey murders case three years previously. book
59. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. dab
60. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. size
61. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. teeth
62. He died, having nothing of his own. name
63. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. jog
64. Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow down to see the wall paintings. hold ups
65. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. name
66. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the old age of our
society. resistance
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67. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents. stone
68. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. go into
69. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country. storm
70. They’ve been arguing about the motorway extension for years. bone
71. My father doesn’t approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John. view
72. I like her a lot. affection
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73. You look as if something unpleasant has happened to you. wars
74. It’s brilliant film. – I laughed uncontrollably all through the way. head
75. She finds grammar exercises extremely boring. stiff
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76. I’ll have to wait before I know whether he’ll keep his promise or not. remains
77. He was so worried that his mind couldn’t function normally. straight
78. They’ll cause a lot of trouble. cat
79. Some people say that there’s hardly any difference between love and hate. line
80. She can buy anything she wants – She’s very rich. rolling
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81. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely. chance

82. You must accept the fact that she has left you. resign
83. I just didn’t know what to say. lost
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84. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. nick
85. They sent him to prison for three years. sentenced.
86. I don’t intend to tell you my plans. intention
87. Tim looks nothing like his father. take
88. He watched videos all day. entire
89. I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them. objects
90. I didn’t agree with the idea. favor
91. Teaching doesn’t suit her. cut
92. I never thought of going by train. occur
93. He is very likely to come. probability
94. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. caused
95. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. due
96. The rain was coming down in torrent. dogs
97. Organic vegetables are said to be healthy. wonders
98. He is determined to become a doctor. heart
99. Mary got married without her parents’ knowledge. unaware
100.John spent all his time working. devoted
101.The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. room
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English 10 – Gifted students Sentence transformation – Collected by Ms. Truc Ly_Dong Du school_2023 - 2024
102.There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. order
103.the young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. rejection
104.Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. Until
105.She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. Emphasis
106.They share a lot of hobbies and interests. common
107.Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. unless
108.It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. average
109.It is not worth trying to save endangered species. waste
110.Many species of the wildlife are threatened with extinction. danger
111.The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. resulted
112.The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. aback
113.Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. terms
114.William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins. sides
115.There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. threatened
116.She has always had a good relationship with the children. got
117.The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. met
118.Don’t tell the boss anything about this. breathe
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119.We have more important things to do at the moment. fish
120.The accused became very emotional. overcome
121.Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive late. penalised
122.The model’s clothes lay all over the floor. strewn
123.Our new director wants you to call her “Madam”. addressed
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124.I can’t say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. having
125.We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? be
126.It’s just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer. ruled
127.Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. being
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128.Never forget that the customer is always right. borne
129.This school-leaver’s qualifications are not adequate for such a demanding job, are they? sufficiently
130.When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. fend
131.I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something unexpected has happened. cropped
132.He’ll probably get here late; he usually does. liable
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133.It’s not certain whether I’ll be able to pay the bills this month. touch
134.It’s impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. telling
135.When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. back
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136.Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals. deterent
137.She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went with her so that she wouldn’t be alone. moral
138.He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly. incentive
139.He has always done things to help her in her career. supported
140.Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. away.on
141.At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. question
142.I assume you are hungry. granted
143.I know I can convince Dave that I’m right about this matter. Bring
144.Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. Bounds
145.He has changed his opinion on the house. Heart
146.I treated him in the same way as he had treated me. Paid
147.Mr. Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news. Arms
148.Mrs. Smith is on a diet and she eats very little. Bird
149.She was really crazy about him. Head.
150.She began to suffer from irrational fears. Prey
151.Who will inherit the estate? Heir
152.The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. resemblance
153.His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. Jeopardy.
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154.You should excuse his bad manners, he’s only a child. allowances
155.The candle fell over and made the barn start burning. Light
156.City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays. Prone
157.Fortunately, the boat didn’t sink. Stroke
158.Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck. Put
159.I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go. Weighed
160.After a while I realised that I’ve made a terrible mistake. Dawned
161.When she left her home, she had to do everything on her own. Fend
162.I was not sure whether to go with him or not. Minds
163.Nowadays we often buy goods and pay for them later. Credit
164.I suffered from obsessive and agonizing thoughts. prey
165.The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. onset
166.As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. offset
167.I travel by bus only when I have no alternative. resort
168.Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck. put
169.Don’t forget those who are at work on this lovely sunny day! Spare
170.The impression most people have of him is that he is an honest person. Comes.
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171.The incident ruined my chances of promotion. Paid
172.She began to suffer from irrational fear. Prey
173.I can’t understand why they are reluctant to sign the contract. Baffled
174.There isn’t much that Peter doesn’t know about modern art. Gaps
175.Bob has a habit of upsetting people unintentionally. Inclined
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176.Martin’s habit of taking risks doesn’t fit in with his image as a family man. Compatible
177.John really must attend the meeting. Crucial
178.Sally became known throughout the country as a result of her popular TV series. Household
179.John made his teacher very angry. Incurred
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180.He used to be a teacher, so he really knows what it’s like in the classroom. Firsthand
181.She writes notes on everything that was said at the meeting. Record
182.They could not warn people by electronic mail because that might spread the computer virus. Fear
183.Jane is likely to be promoted. Chance
184.The cost of the excursion is part of the price of the holiday. includes
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185.Charles and his brother are exactly alike. look as

186.What are you thinking at the moment? Mind
187.What about going to the new film at the Rex tonight? We
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188.You will find me waiting outside the station. Be

189.Scientists are on the point of making a vital breakthrough. About
190.I work in a factory which has 1,500 employees. 1,500-employee
191.Just after solving one problem I was faced with another. When
192.It is my impression that she is enjoying her new job a great deal. Seems
193.Mary rang hours and hours ago. That
194.He is so familiar with his wife that he no longer appreciates her full value. Granted
195.Knowledge without common sense is of little importance. Counts
196.She is not poor at all; in fact, she is quite rich. Means
197.A new house is impossible – we cannot afford it. question
198.The fact that the judge had been involved in some illegal activities was not revealed until several years
after his death. Light
199.Don’t forget those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day! spare
200.The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. Proportion
201.The impression most people have of him is that he is an honest person. Comes
202.The manager told his staff that he was pleased, but he could do better. Room
203.My father is going to be really angry when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys. Wall
204.If you don’t like the idea then just say so. I believe you should always speak frankly. spade
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205.We’d get the job finished much quicker if everyone worked as hard as everyone else. Weight
206.If things go wrong, James, whatever you do, don’t panic. Head
207.You have said exactly the right thing. nail
208.His shop has now stopped trading after making heavy losses. Business
209.He began to do homework as soon as he arrived home. Got
210.I think you should go by train. Were
211.Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity. Never
212.Most people can understand him when he speaks English. Understand
213.Even if we don’t like the idea, we’ll have to go with her. Whether
214.Please go straight to the check – in desk when you arrive at the airport. On
215.She has extensive knowledge of Ancient Egypt. Very
216.At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. Question
217.He unwillingly asked her for help. Turned
218.Unfortunately, all his efforts were unsuccessful. Nothing
219.Mr. Kenedy received a gold medal for his service to the country. Recognition
220.The effect on these pills only lasts for 3 hours. Off
221.I need someone to take my place at the ceremony. Stand
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222.He gets very annoyed when you criticize him. Bull
223.Tim tried to be like one of his heros when he was a young musician. Modeled.
224.The claim to provide the best service in business, but I think that can be questioned. Dispute
225.You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. Example
226.The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. Attendance
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227.I really regret to have lost the opportunity to gat the promotion. Boat
228.I am sure it will snow tomorrow. Bound
229.Could I stay with you in Chicago for a few days, John? Put
230.Unexpectedly, we did not have enough food for the guests. which
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231.The reason why the two cars collided has been unknown. No
232.Our teacher never let us leave the school. To
233.Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students. Under
234.You must keep this door closed at all times when the red light is illuminated. Account
235.As a result of bad weather, there may be delays on some international flights. Subject
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236.Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rain Bow Disco. Bounds
237.The offer of a job will only be confirmed following a successful medical examination. Completed.
238.It is highly unlikely that the meeting will end before 8. Chances
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239.When I realized how much it was going to cost, I changed my mind. Realization
240.I didn’t feel like doing anything energetic. Mood
241.Although he was over slept, Clive wasn’t late for work. Up
242.I am not trying to make you feel any worse about this. Wish
243.It’s whether we’ll be able to afford it or not that I’m not sure about. What
244.Jeremy frequently events ridiculous stories like that! Make
245.He plays computer games all day. Entire
246.Tim looks nothing like his father. Take
247.He talked about nothing except the weather. Sole
248.As soon as Grandad appeared you could bet something would go wrong with the television.
Guaranteed
249.Can that film be seen by the general public yet? Release
250.If we accept that majority attribute of industrial societies is achievement, then the laws of that society
must apply to everyone. Given
251.It is unjustified to prepurpose that all men are stronger than women. Assumption
252.In 1939 World War II broke out. Advent
253.Mr. Bill managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbour helped him. Without
254.Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life. Down
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255.The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. Terms
256.I could tell by the tone of his voice how serious the situation was. Home
257.Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. disapproval.
258.Whatever happens, we must avoid adverse publicity. costs
259.This is the first time I’ve seen her in my life. Set
260.It’s unlikely he’ll be picked for the Olympic swimming team. Chances.
261.I know I can convince Dave that I’m right about this matter. Bring
262.He is different form his brother in almost all respects. Bears
263.We wouldn’t want to restrict the freedom of the students in any way. Impose
264.I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie” Dawned
265.I wanted to learn Russian before I visited Moscow. Without.
266.When I noticed it was formal dress, it was too late. Until
267.Don’t panic about something so trivial. Mountain
268.She has always had a good relationship with the children. Got
269.You’d be better if you had a quiet holiday. Do
270.What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. Business
271.Only final-year students are allowed to use the main college car park. Restricted
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272.The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. Resemblance
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1. There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at any time.
2. I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds.
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The painting went for five thousands pounds.
We have broken even this year.
5. 1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color.
6. I find myself at a loss to understand/ comprehend Harold’s behavior.
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7. The punishment was out of proportion to the crime.
8. These problems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.
9. In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football
10. Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new projects.
11. I lacked (the) courage to tell him what I really thought.
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12. The police put a stop to the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders.
13. There is more to travelling alone than taking a good guide book with you.
14. The way he took everything she did for granted really put her back up .
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15. She held her breath while the results were read out .
16. On no account / Not on any account should the house be left unlocked .
17. They invest a big fund / sum of money into the field of solar- electricity.
18. Alice’s shyness was due to ( a/her ) lack of confidence.
19. I didn’t have any clue about how to send a fax when I started work.
20. What you have been saying is beside the point.
21. Please stop running everybody down.
22. We don’t hold out much hope for the missing climbers.
23. Helen’s report seems to be lacking in clarity in places.
24. The actor was given a standing ovation for his performance.
25. Taxpayers had to foot the bill for the privatization plan.
26. He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
27. The world press got wind of the story from a government official.
28. Building societies will not be able to rest on their laurels.
29. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer.
30. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.
31. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
32. I feel I am getting / being given a raw deal.
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33. The painting went for five thousand pounds.

34. The station is within easy walking distance of the hotel.
35. Pauline hasn’t been let in on the secret.
36. We don’t hold out much hope for the missing climbers.
37. You must come to terms with the fact that she has left you.
38. It was kept in the dark about the company’s new plans.
39. Stop running everybody DOWN.
40. Terry has just taken OUT insurance on her life.
41. it turned OUT that Joe was the thief.
42. I need a calculator to work OUT the total.
43. I ran INTO your friend David the other day.
44. I think you’ve been ripped OFF, old son.
45. I think we should step UP the pressure on her to resign.
46. I won’t stand FOR swearing in my classroom.
47. The company was taken OVER by a large multinational.
48. Your story does not tie in WITH the facts
49. It embarrasses her when people tell her how beautiful she is.
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50. Haven’t you had any recollection of your lifetime in London as a child?
51. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must take priority (be given priority) over other matters.
52. I advise you not to place any reliance on what you read in the papers about me.
53. “It doesn’t matter where the money goes as long as the people are real beneficiaries”.
54. Critics are hoping the new director can breathe life into the French film industry.
55.
56.
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The terrorist attack on the Capital trade Centre was carbon copy of the 11-9 attack on the WTO building.
It is very difficult to put a figure/ give an exact figure on a table like this, but it’s probably worth about
$5000.
57. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is a recipe for disaster.
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58. Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey murder case three years previously.
59. He is a dab hand at cooking.
60. We all want to cut him down to size.
61. He really kicked me in the teeth when breaking the promise to help me out.
62. He died with nothing to his name/ having nothing to his name/ without anything to his name.
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63. Have a look at this picture. It may help to jog your memory.
64. Motorists are causing/ cause hold ups as they slow down to see the wall painting.
65. He is making (quite) a name for himself as an interviewer.
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66. There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the
old age of our society.
67. The orphanage left no stone unturned in their attempt to find the boy’s parents.
68. The Minister didn’t go into details about the casualties.
69. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm.
70. The proposed motorway extension has been a bone of contention for years.
71. My father takes a dim view of borrowing so much money from a person like John.
72. I have a lot of affection for her.
73. You look as if you have been in the wars.
74. It’s a brilliant film – I laughed my head off all the waythrough.
75. Grammar exercises bore me stiff.
76. It remains to be seen whether he’ll keep his promise or not.
77. He was so worried that he couldn’t think straight.
78. They will put the cat among the pigeons.
79. Some people say that there’s a thin line between love and hate.
80. She can buy anything she wants – she is rolling in money.
81. There is a (reasonable) chance that there will be a rise in temperature in the next century.
82. You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you.
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83. I was lost for words.

84. They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
85. He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years imprisonment.
86. I have no intention of telling you my plans.
87. Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
88. He spent the entire day watching videos.
89. I think she objects to doing other people’s work for them.
90. I wasn’t favor of the idea.
91. She isn’t really cut out for teaching.
92. It never occurred to me to go by train (that I could go by train)./ The thought of going by train never
occurred to me.
93. In all probability he will come (is coming)./ There is a high/ distinct/ strong probability that he will
come (is coming).
94. What caused the explosion is still unknown. / It is unknown (nobody knows) what caused the explosion.
95. The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago.
96. It was raining cats and dogs.
97. Organic vegetables are said to do wonders for one’s health.
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98. His heart is set on becoming a doctor/ He has set his heart on becoming a doctor.
99. Mary’s parents were unaware of her marriage.
100.John is devoted to his work.
101.There was no room on the desk for his books.
102.There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order.
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103.The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man.
104.Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager.
105.She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together.
106.They have a lot of hobbies and interests in common.
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107.Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish.
108.On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year.
109.It is waste of time trying to save endangered species.
110.Many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction.
111.The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
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112.The workers were completely taken aback at (by) the news of the merger.
113.Kates has finally come to terms with the fact that their friendship is over.
114.William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between his two cousins.
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115.The black rhino is threatened with extinction.

116.She has always got along (on) well with the children.
117.The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities (with the authorities’
approval).
118.Don’t breathe a word of this to the boss./ Don’t breathe a word to the boss about this.
119.At the moment we have another fish to fry.
120.The accused was overcome with emotion.
121.Naturally, you will be penalised (by having points deducted) if you arrive late.
122.The floor was strewn with the model’s clothes./ The model’s clothes were strewn all over the floor.
123.Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”.
124.I can’t say I enjoy having my writing torn to pieces in front of me.
125.A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, won’t it?
126.The possibility of the hotel needing new staff in the summer can’t ?shouldn’t be ruled out.
127.Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
128.It should be borne in mind that the customer is always right.
129.This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for such a demanding job, is he/ she?
130.When she left home she had to fend for herself.
131.I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something has cropped up.
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132.He’s liable to get here late; he usually does.

133.It’s touch and go whether I’ll be able to pay the bills this month.
134.There’s no telling how long it will take to do this.
135.When I make my complaint, I hope you will back me up.
136.Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterent against crimes.
137.She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went with her to give her a moral support.
138.He offers them more money as an incentive to do the job quickly.
139.He has always supported her in her career.
140.Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
141.At the moment a new car is out of the question.
142.I take it for granted you are hungry.
143.I know can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
144.The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at this school.
145.He has made a change of heart on the house.
146.I paid him back in his own coin.
147.Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad news.
148.Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.
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149.She was head over heels in love with him.
150.she fell prey to irrational fears.
151.Who is the heir to the estate?
152.There is no/little/ not much resemblance between the final version and the initial draft.
153.His irresponsible attitude is putting/ placing his career as a doctor in jeopardy ( His career has been put
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in jeopardy because of his irresponsible attitude.)
154.You should make allowances for his bad manners, he’s....................
155.The candle fell over and set light to the barn.
156.City-dwellers are prone to getting depressed nowadays.
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157.By a stroke of fortune, the ....................
158.Bill put his success down to ....................
159.I’ve weighed up the pro and con....................
160.After a while I dawned on me that....................
161.When she left home she had to fend for herself.
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162.....................We often buy goods on credit.

163.I was in two minds about whether to go with him.
164.I was a prey to obsessive and agonising thoughts = Obsessive and agonising thoughts used to prey on
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165.The onset of the disease is shown/ marked/ indicated/ characterized by a feeling of faintness.
166.To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream.
167.I travel by bus only as a last resort = I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
168.Bill put all his success down to incredible luck.
169.Spare a thought for those who are at work on this lovely sunny day!
170.He comes over as an honest man.
171.The incident put paid to my chances of promotion.
172.She felt prey to irrational fear.
173.Their reluctance to sign the contract baffled me.
174.There are few gaps in Peter’s knowledge of modern art.
175.Bob is inclined to upset people unintentionally.
176.Martin’s habit of taking risks is not compatible with his image as a family man.
177.It is crucial that John attend the meeting.
178.Sally became a household name as a result of her popular TV series.
179.John incurred his teacher’s anger.
180.He has firsthand experience of the classroom.
181.She kept a record of everything that was said at the meeting.
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182.They could not warn people by electronic mail for fear of spreading the computer virus.
183.Jane stands a good chance of being promoted.
184.The price of the holiday includes the cost of excursions.
185.Charles and his brother look as like as two peas.
186.What is in your mind at the moment?
187.Shall we go to the new film at the Rex tonight?
188.I will be waiting for you outside the station.
189.Scientists are about to make a vital break through.
190.I work in a 1,500-eployee factory.
191.Hardly had I solved one problem when I was faced with another.
192.She seems to be enjoying her new job a greatdeal.
193.It was hours and hours ago that Mary sang.
194.He takes his wife for granted.
195.Knowledge without common sense counts for little important.
196.She is by no means poor; in fact, she is quite rich.
197.A new house is out of question – we can not afford it.
198.the fact that the judge had been involved in some illegal activities did not come to the light until several
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years after his death.
199.Spare a/ some thought for those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day!
200.The punishment was out of (all) proportion to the crime.
201.He comes over as (being) an honest person.
202.The manager told his staff that there was room for (some) improvement.
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203.My father’s going to go up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.
204.If you don’t like the idea then just say so. I believe you should call a spade a spade.
205.We’d get the job finished much quicker if everyone pull his/ her weight.
206.If things go wrong, James, whatever you do, don’t lose your head.
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207.You have hit the nail on the head.
208.His shop has gone out of business after making heavy losses.
209.He got down to (doing) the homework as soon as he arrived home.
210.If I were you, I would go by train.
211.Cheques should never be accepted without proof of identity.
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212.He can make most people understand him when he speaks English.
213.We’ll have to go with her whether we like the idea or not.
214.On arrival at the airport please go straight to the check-in desk.
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215.She is very knowledgeable about Ancient Egypt.

216.At the moment a new car is out of the question.
217.He unwillingly turned to her for help.
218.Unfortunately all his efforts came to nothing.
219.Mr.Kenedy received a gold medal in recognition of his service to the country.
220.The effect of these pills was off after three hours.
221.I need someone to stand in for me at the ceremony.
222.That you criticize him is like a red rag to a bull.
223.As a young musician, Tim modeled himself form one of his heros.
224.They claim to provide the best service in business, but I think that they can open to dispute.
225.You should make an example of him so that others will be afraid to behave as he did.
226.The boy dances attendance on his father.
227.I really regret to have missed the boat to get the promotion.
228.It is bound to snow tomorrow.
229.Could you put me up in Chicago for a few days?
230.Unexpectedly, the food which we had was not enough for the guests.
231.No one has known about the reason why the two cars collided.
232.We were not allowed to leave the school by our teacher.
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233.Students are under no obligation to attend the additional evening lectures.

234.On no account must you open this door when the red light is illuminated.
235.Due to the bad weather some international flights are subject to possible delay.
236.The Rain Bow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.
237.Once a medical examination has been successfully completed, the offer of a job will be confirmed.
238.The chances are that the meeting won’t end before 8.
239.The realization of how much it was going to cost made me change my mind.
240.I wasn’t in the mood for doing/ to do anything energetic.
241.Despite not waking up/ getting up on time, Clive wasn’t late for work.
242.I don’t wish to make you feel any worse about this. = It isn’t my Wish to make you feel any worse about
this.
243.What I am not sure about is whether we’ll be able to afford it or not.
244.It is typical of Jeremy to make up a ridiculous story like that!
245.He spent the entire day playing computer games.
246.Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
247.The weather is his sole topic/ subject of conversation.
248.It was guaranteed that as soon as Grandad appeared, something would go wrong with the television.
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249.Is that film on the general release yet?
250.Given that that majority attribute of ...................., the laws of that society must apply to everyone.
251.It is a false assumption that all men are stronger than women.
252.1939 saw the advent of World War II.
253.Without the help of his neighbour Mr.Bill could never have repaired the garage roof.
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254.Travellers look down on those who lead a more sedentary life.
255.He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
256.The tone of his voice brought (it) home to me how serious the situation was.
257.Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new traffic scheme.
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258.We must avoid adverse publicity at all costs.
259.I’ve never set eyes on her before.
260.His chances of being picked for the Olympic swimming team are poor/ slim.
261.I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
262.He bears little/ hardly any resemblance to his brother.
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263.We wouldn’t want to impose any restrictions on the freedom of the students.
264.The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me. = It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a
“freebie” was.
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265.I did not want to visit Moscow without learning/ having learned Russian.
266.I did not notice it was formal dress until it was too late.= It was not until it was too late that I noticed it
was formal dress = Not until it was too late did I notice it was formal dress.
267.Don’t make mountain out of a molehill.
268.She has always got on/ along (well) with the children.
269.A quiet holiday would do you good.
270.It is none of/ not of my business. = It is not any/ no business of mine.
271.The use of the main college car park is restricted to the final-year students.
272.There was no/ little/ not much resemblance between the final version and the initial draft.
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CAE/CPE KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

001. He still hasn't recovered from losing his job last year. (BEING)
He still hasn't got _____________________________________ last year.
002. Children and older people are much more prone to infection than young adults. (PICK)
Children and older people _____________________________________ easily than young adults.
003. You must try to accept that you will never be famous! (TERMS)
You must _____________________________________ fact that you will never be famous.
004. No one really expected John to do so well in his exams. (TAKEN)
Everyone _____________________________________ did so well in his exams.
005. Susan thinks that the colours are much too bright. (FAR)
As _____________________________________ the colours are much too bright.
006. Students must not enter the exam late, whatever the reason might be. (CIRCUMSTANCES)
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Under _____________________________________ late.
007. Do you think your father was offended by what I said? (EXCEPTION)
Do you think _____________________________________ comments?
008. This part of the building can only be accessed by authorised staff. (RESTRICTED)
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Access to _____________________________________ authorised staff.
009. This manual is too difficult for me. (CONCERNED)
As _____________________________________, this manual is too difficult for me.
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010. Susan couldn't get to the date because of the heavy rain. (PREVENTED)
The heavy rain _____________________________________ getting to the date.
011. Sally gets on well with her father-in-law. (TERMS)
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Sally is _____________________________________ her father-in-law.

012. I didn't realise what she would suffer in the first place. (DID)
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Little _____________________________________ would suffer in the first place.

013. The pupils are living temporarily in a hotel. (BEING)
For_____________________________________, the pupils are living in a hotel.
014. It looks as if he's forgotten about the meeting again. (TO)
He seems _____________________________________ about the meeting again.
015. Unfortunately, she's not lucky these days. (OUT)
Unfortunately, she's _____________________________________ these days.
016. John is not accustomed to sleeping after meals. (HABIT)
John is not _____________________________________ after meals.
017. The service at the hotel wasn't as good as I expected. (COME)
The service at the hotel _____________________________________ my expectations.
018. She has taken it upon herself to take care of her mother. (COMMITTED)
She has _____________________________________ care of her mother.
019. Were Ann not so beautiful a girl, John wouldn't be marrying her. (BEAUTY)
But_____________________________________, John wouldn't be marrying her.
020. I was surprised to find out that Martin hadn't married Jane. (SURPRISE)
It _____________________________________ me that Martin hadn't married Jane.
021. The deaths of almost sixty people were caused by the tornado. (RESULTED)
The tornado _____________________________________ almost sixty people.
022. " I wish I'd had the chance to visit Dublin", Peter said. (NOT)
Peter regretted _____________________________________ the chance to visit Dublin.
023. Although Mr. Rogers was over sixty, he continued to smoke forty cigarettes a day. (SPITE)
In _____________________________________ over sixty, Mr. Rogers continued to smoke forty cigarettes a day.
024. Mary isn't able to do it. Frank isn't able to do it either. (OR)
Either _____________________________________ doing it.
025. I am not responsible for the sales any longer. (UNDER)
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No _____________________________________ my control.
026. Everybody came to the party apart from Steve. (EXCEPTION)
With _____________________________________ Steve, everybody came to the party.
027. It was only when I stopped the car that I realised something was wrong. (DID)
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Only _____________________________________ I realise that something was wrong.
028. It's very kind of you to help me with the suitcase. (APPRECIATE)
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I really _____________________________________ me with the suitcase.

029. The flight will probably be cancelled. (PROBABILITY)
In _____________________________________ will be cancelled.
030. She preferred to take a course in general linguistics instead of wasting her time at mathematics. (THAN)
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Rather _________________________________ at mathematics she preferred to take a course in general linguistics.

031. Helen would like to thank you from all the team. (BEHALF)
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Helen would like to thank you _____________________________________ all the team.

032. It's a pity I had to sell my car. (WISH)
I _____________________________________ sell my car.
033. We have given the tools to all the workers. (PROVIDED)
All the workers _____________________________________ the tools.
034. I'm going to reveal the truth somehow or other. (ANOTHER)
In _____________________________________ I'm going to reveal the truth.
035. George demands that the project should be finished now. (INSISTENT)
George _____________________________________ the project.
036. I think a good meal would do you good. (BENEFIT)
I think you would _____________________________________ meal.
037. Although I like him very much, I don't want to socialize with him. (LIKE)
Much_____________________________________, I don't want to socialize with him.

038. She had only just entered the house when the telephone rang. (SOONER)
No _____________________________________ the house than the telephone rang.
039. Martha persuaded John not to go out tonight. (TALKED)
Martha _____________________________________ out tonight.
040. I didn't believe in the explanation he gave. (WAS)
The explanation he gave _____________________________________ belief.
041. She had four daughters. The youngest of them was her favourite. (APPLE)
She had four daughters the youngest _____________________________________ her eye.
042. It was raining heavily, so I didn't go to school at all. (FOR)
If it _____________________________________ rain, I would have gone to school.
043. Everybody knows that the president died in a plane crash. (KNOWLEDGE)
It is _____________________________________ the president died in a plane crash.
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044. The first pilot refused to endanger the safety of the passengers of the plane. (PUT)
The first pilot refused to _____________________________________ the safety of the passengers of the plane.
045. I wish I had studied more for the exam. (LIKED)
I _____________________________________ more for the exam.
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046. She informed the police because she assumed he was guilty of rape. (ASSUMPTION)
She informed the police _____________________________________ he was guilty of rape.
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047. Owing to bad weather conditions, she arrived late. (DUE)

Her late _____________________________________ bad weather conditions.
048. I haven't had such a bad cough for many years. (HAD)
Not _____________________________________ such a bad cough.
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049. Thomas never pays much attention to what his mother says. (NOTICE)
Thomas doesn't ever _____________________________________ what his mother says.
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050. But for the sea temperatures being unusually high, they would never have survived. (WOULD)
If it hadn't been for the _____________________________________ killed.
051. I'm afraid I believed his story completely! (TAKEN)
I regret to say that I _____________________________________ his story.
052. It's very unlikely that we will promote Ruth this year. (CHANCE)
There is very little _____________________________________ being promoted this year.
053. I offered him the job but he refused it. (TURNED)
He _____________________________________ it down.
054. Giovanni's unwillingness to speak causes problems with English. (HAS)
Due to the fact that Giovanni is _____________________________________ with his English.
055. I don't mind at all if Susan records my lecture. (OBJECTION)
I have _____________________________________ my lecture.
056. I had just started the new job when I got flu. (CAME)
I _____________________________________ as I started the new job.
057. I have absolutely no interest in TV reality shows. (APPEAL)
TV reality shows _____________________________________ in the least.
058. They had offered him a gun for his protection. (PROTECT)
They had offered him a gun so _______________________________________ himself.
059. Having even a small quantity of drugs in your possession is illegal. (LAW)
It ______________________________________ have even a small quantity of drugs in your possession.
060. People generally think of bowls as a sport for old people. (CONSIDERED)
Bowls _________________________________ to be a sport for old people.
061. The landscape became wilder as we travelled further inland. (THE)
The further we travelled ______________________________ the landscape became.
062. It is advisable not to go swimming after a heavy meal. (AVOID)
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You ____________________________________ swimming after a heavy meal.
063. You can’t learn all the vocabulary for the exam: all you can do is keep your fingers crossed. (HOPE)
You can’t learn all the vocabulary for the exam: the only thing to do _________________________ the best.
064. At the last minute her courage failed her, and she decided not to leave home after all. (NERVE)
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At the last minute she _____________________________ and she decided not to leave home after all.
065. I can’t wait to see her again. (FORWARD)
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I’m really _______________________________ her again.

066. Thank goodness we avoided the worst of the traffic. (LUCKY)
We __________________________________ the worst of the traffic.
067. I wish I hadn’t phoned my sister-in-law. (REGRET)
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I ___________________________________ that phone call to my sister-in-law.

068. We can’t buy a new flat – we don’t have enough money. (AFFORD)
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We ___________________________________ a new flat.

069. He says he’s never met her before. (DENIES)
He ______________________________ her before.
070. To me, he looks exactly the same in the photo as he does in real life. (DIFFERENCE)
I can’t see ___________________________________ way he looks in the photo and in real life.
071. The judges were generally less keen on stories set in the past than contemporary stories. (TENDED)
The judges ___________________________________ on contemporary stories than stories set in the past.
072. This building does not appear to be finished. (LOOK)
This building _________________________________ is finished.
073. Several of the candidates were not considered because of their age. (PASSED)
Several of the candidates ___________________________________ to their age.
074. For many teenagers, their friends are their highest priority. (MATTERS)
Friendship is _________________________________________ many teenagers.

075. George missed the meeting because he overslept. (WOULD)
If George had ___________________________________ missed the meeting.
076. Could you please reply to this email as soon as possible? (GRATEFUL)
I _________________________________________ would reply to this email as soon as possible.
077. We would have gone climbing if Brian hadn’t advised us not to. (FOR)
If it ______________________________________ we would have gone Brian.
078. Marek wasn’t given any assistance in writing the report. (ALL)
Marek wrote ________________________________________________ himself.
079. Freda still hasn’t decided if she’ll study medicine or law next year. (MIND)
Freda still hasn’t _____________________________________________ to study medicine or law next year.
080. It’s possible that Kathy has been delayed by the tube strike. (HELD)
Kathy may _________________________________________ by the tube strike.
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081. The airline spokesman did not explain why the flights had been cancelled. (OFFERED)
The airline spokesman __________________________________ regarding the cancellation of the flights.
082. John was not sure how to pronounce his colleague’s name. (ABOUT)
John was uncertain ________________________________ of his colleague’s name.
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083. Many people believe that pirates buried treasure on the island. (COMMON)
It __________________________________ that pirates buried treasure on the island.
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084. Some members of the audience were offended by the words of the song. (GAVE)
The words of the song _______________________________ some members of the audience.
085. It is not certain when the college was founded but it was probably in the early 17th century. (EXACTLY)
Nobody knows __________________________ the college took place, but it was probably in the early 17th century.
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086. Martin claimed that he was not responsible for the accident. (ACCEPT)
Martin did _______________________________________ the accident.
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087. The builders will need to modify these plans extensively before they can start work. (MAKE)
The builders will need to _______________________________________ these plans before they can start work.
088. The scientists said that they were deeply disappointed by the results of the experiment. (EXPRESSED)
The scientists _______________________________________ at the results of the experiment.
089. The students’ work has improved significantly this year. (HAVE)
This year there _______________________________________ students’ work.
090. Peter and his colleagues frequently misunderstood each other and this led to conflict. (BETWEEN)
Conflict was caused because of the ______________________________________ Peter and his colleagues.
091. James would only speak to the head of department alone. (ON)
James ______________________________________ to the head of department alone.
092. There were a lot of things that we had to think about before we could accept their offer. (OBLIGED)
There were several things that we__________________________ consideration before we could accept their offer.
093. Do you think you could help me to fill in this application form? (WONDERING)
I ______________________________________ me a hand filling in this application form.
094. I know that it was wrong of me to shout in front of the customers. (RAISED)
I know that I should ______________________________________ in front of the customers.
095. If you need any help, you can always call me. (HESITATE)
If you need any help, ______________________________________ me.
096. It hasn’t rained quite as much this year as in previous years. (SLIGHTLY)
This year, it has rained ______________________________________ did in previous years.
097. Unless the weather improves, they will have to stop the tennis match. (MEAN)
If the weather doesn’t get ______________________________________ stopping the tennis match.
098. I don’t mind whether we stay in or go out this evening, but John wants to go to the cinema. (DIFFERENCE)
It doesn’t ______________________ whether we stay in or go out this evening, but John wants to go to the cinema.
099. It’s possible that the thieves entered the building by forcing a window at the back. (BROKEN)
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The thieves may ______________________________________ the building through a window at the back.
100. The rate of unemployment hasn’t increased quite as much this year compared to previous years. (SLIGHTLY)
This year the rate of unemployment has increased ___________________________________ did in previous years.
101. It has rained much more in London over the last 10 years than it has ever done before. (CONSIDERABLY)
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Over the last 10 years, the rainfall in London has ___________________________________ before.
102. The comedian was less funny than the audience expected. (NEARLY)
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The comedian ___________________________________ the audience expected.

103. Every time he talks about going on holiday I get really excited. (THE)
The more he talks about going on holiday ___________________________________ get.
104. What was much better than I expected was the costume design. (EXCEEDED)
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What ___________________________________ the costume design.

105. He wondered how likely it was that he would get top marks again. (CHANCES)
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He asked himself what ___________________________________ top marks again.

106. Does he ever give you the impression that he would rather be talking to someone else? (FEELING)
Do you ever ___________________________________ would rather be talking to someone else?
107. Jenny’s generosity means that people exploit her good nature. (ADVANTAGE)
Jenny’s so ___________________________________ of her good nature.
108. She needs to consider the amount the holiday is going to cost. (ACCOUNT)
She needs ___________________________________ much the holiday is going to cost.
109. The speaker rambled on for ages before stating what the lecture was about. (POINT)
It took ages for the speaker to ___________________________________ what the lecture was about.
110. We’d like to implement the idea immediately but we should wait a while. (PRACTICE)
We’d like to ___________________________________ immediately but we should wait a while.
111. She’s renowned for her expertise in human psychology. (FIELD)
She’s a renowned ___________________________________ human psychology.

112. Since the director could not speak at the awards ceremony himself, one of the actors took his place. (BEHALF)
One of the actors made ___________________________________ the director at the awards ceremony.
113. It's true that I like to work on tasks by myself. (BEING)
I ___________________________________ a person who prefers to work alone.
114. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. (SECOND)
The Japanese ___________________________________ when it comes to making pocket-sized technology.
115. We had expected Pedro to get promoted. (SURPRISE)
Pedro's promotion came ___________________________________ to us.
116. The government is proposing that drivers should only use their cars on alternate days. (OTHER)
The government is proposing that cars should only ___________________________________ day.
117. A common belief is that British people cannot speak foreign languages very well. (WEAK)
British people are commonly believed to ___________________________________ foreign languages.
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118. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (GRANTED)
He dislikes ___________________________________ by his friends.
119. There's a chance that you might find some interesting wildlife, so take a camera with you. (HAPPEN)
You should take a camera with you in ___________________________________ across some interesting wildlife.
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120. Rene's performance in last week's test was nowhere near as good as it was in today's. (CONSIDERABLY)
Rene performed ___________________________________ he did in last week's.
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121. If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead. (REQUEST)
If the bank turns ___________________________________ a loan, we might have to ask your parents instead.
122. Karen's shyness means that she tries not to speak about anything personal in front of other people. (HERSELF)
Karen prefers to avoid ___________________________________ public, as she is terribly shy.
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123. This recipe is really a lot more imaginative than the others in this book. (MOST)
This recipe is by ___________________________________ in this book.
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124. To help us run the exhibition next month, we need at least six people. (REQUIRED)
No ___________________________________ to help us run the exhibition next month.
125. Since he was promoted to head chef, he has never been so stressed. (EVER)
He has been suffering ___________________________________ since he was promoted to head chef.
126. You don't realize quite how much fat there is in that pizza. (DEAL)
There's ___________________________________ fat in that pizza than you realize.
127. The day after I lost my job, I did not feel like getting out of bed. (INCLINATION)
I ___________________________________ out of bed the day after losing my job.
128. Yesterday I informed my boss in writing that I would be leaving the company. (NOTICE)
I ___________________________________ to my boss yesterday.
129. They've postponed the meeting until January to give the management team longer to decide. (OFF)
The meeting _________________________________ until January to give the management team longer to decide.
130. The company does not intend to create any redundancies even though profits are down. (NO)
Even though profits are down, the company _____________________________ any of their employees redundant.
131. I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money.( TURN)
It must ___________________________________ every beggar that asked you for money.
132. Tom should have admitted his mistake as the company usually gives employees another chance. (SECOND)
The company might ___________________________________ if he had admitted his mistake.
133. The government should have carefully considered the issue of global warming a long time ago. (ATTENTION)
The government should ___________________________________ the issue of global warming a long time ago.
134. I think this report needed to be written more carefully. (CARE)
You should ___________________________________ writing this report.
135. It was a waste of time attending the protest, as the council had already made its decision. (PART)
We needn't ___________________________________ the protest, as the council had already made its decision.
136. Patrick is going to lose his job if he insists on arriving late to work. (KEEP)
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If ___________________________________ up late to work, Patrick is going to lose his job.
137. My parents are planning to pay someone to repair and redecorate their house next month. (UP)
My parents are planning to have their ___________________________________ next month.
138. I regret not concentrating more on what the teacher said during my French lessons. (ATTENTION)
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I now wish ___________________________________ the teacher during my French lessons.
139. It could be a long time before the dolphins swim past, so while we're waiting I suggest you relax. (MEANTIME)
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We could be waiting for a long time for the dolphins to swim past, so _______________________________ to relax.
140. Team spirit no longer exists after one member of a team makes a mistake. (SUCH)
Once one member of a team makes a mistake there ___________________________________ as team spirit.
141. With only three buttons to push, this new food processor looks simple, but that's deceptive. (IN)
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With only three buttons to push, this new food processor ___________________________________ appearance.
142. My brother and I have the same liking for junk food but he spends more time in the gym. (JUST)
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My brother ___________________________________ much as I do but he spends more time in the gym.

143. It would be a good idea if you could lose a couple of kilos. (WEIGHT)
I don't think that ___________________________________ you any harm.
144. Jake used his month's free membership really well by going to the gym every single day. (MOST)
Jake ___________________________________ his month's free membership by going to the gym every single day.
145. My boss doesn't mind what time I start or finish work. (DIFFERENCE)
It ___________________________________ what time I start or finish work.
146. The moment I saw the filthy state of the restaurant kitchen, I no longer felt hungry. (SOON)
I lost ___________________________________ I saw the filthy state of the restaurant kitchen.
147. I had expected the snake dish to be much worse than it actually was. (BAD)
The snake dish was actually nowhere ___________________________________ I had expected.
148. I would find Andy more attractive if he didn't laugh at strange things. (SENSE)
If it were ___________________________________ humour, I would find Andy quite attractive.

149. Each and every one of our employees has contributed to the great success of our company. (SINGLE)
The great success of our company is due to the contribution ________________________________ our employees.
150. Because that store sells clothes made by child labour, he doesn't shop there anymore. (ACCOUNT)
He doesn't buy clothes from that store any more, ______________________ they sell clothes made by child labour.
151. It's likely they were delayed in a traffic jam. (PROBABLY)
They will ___________________________________ up in a traffic jam.
152. If you should ever come to France, please feel free to visit us. (HAPPEN)
Please feel free to visit us ___________________________________ to France.
153. Johnson was quite surprised when he won the election and became President. (ABACK)
Johnson was rather ___________________________________ elected as President.
154. Except for John, who is still collecting data in Antarctica, we will all be able to attend the meeting. (WITH)
We will all be able to make ________________________________ of John, who is still collecting data in Antarctica.
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155. The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. (HAVE)
He is now ___________________________________ up the story to protect his girlfriend.
156. The animal rights activist was so persuasive that I felt obliged to sign the petition. (ADD)
I felt I had ______________________________ to the petition because the animal rights activist was so persuasive.
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157. They still haven't carried out a full assessment of the effects of these changes. (FULLY)
The effects of these changes have yet ___________________________________.
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158. The idea of flexi-time seemed to be popular with most of our senior managers. (FAVOUR)
Most of our senior managers seemed ___________________________________ flexi-time.
159. It won't be easy for anyone to take over John's job when he retires. (SHOES)
When John retires, it will be difficult for anyone ___________________________________.
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160. After the noise from the machine has stopped, you can open the lid. UNTIL == Do not open the lid of the
machine ...... that noise.
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161. It was Jane who came up with the idea for the sales promotion. (BRAINS)
Jane ___________________________________ the sales promotion.
162. Having a holiday together was a mistake because we argued all the time. (NEVER)
I wish ___________________________________ on holiday together because we argued all the time.
163. During our summers, we used to compete with each other to see who could collect the most shells. (WOULD)
During our summers, we _________________________________ another to see who could collect the most shells.
164. Although I wanted to quit smoking gradually, my doctor told me to stop immediately. (PREFER)
I ___________________________________ up smoking gradually, but my doctor told me to stop immediately.
165. The scientists got the conclusion wrong because they were not thorough enough with their research. (PROBABLY)
If their research had been more thorough, the scientists ____________________________ to the wrong conclusion.
166. Can we please stay on one channel when we're watching TV? (KEEP)
I wish you ___________________________________ the channel when we're watching TV.
167. You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news! (SECRET)
I'd rather ___________________________________ instead of telling everyone!
168. Several of the applicants were not considered because of their age. (PASSED)
Several of the applicants ___________________________________ to their age.
169. For many teenagers, their looks are the highest priority. (MATTERS)
Appearance is ___________________________________ many teenagers.
170. Dave missed the plane because he overslept. (WOULD)
If Dave had ___________________________________ missed the plane.
171. It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can solve our problems. (COME)
It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can ___________________________________ to our problems.
172. Lynne's dedication to her family has always been exemplary. (HERSELF)
Lynne ___________________________________ the most exemplary way.
173. In spite of all my efforts I couldn't get him to change his mind. (HARD)
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No matter ___________________________________ I couldn't get him to change his mind.
174. It may seem strange, but the painter has no formal training. (LACKS)
Strange though ___________________________________ kind of formal training.
175. I've never thought of going by bus. (OCCURRED)
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It has ___________________________________ by bus.
176. I called this meeting to discuss the new contracts. (PURPOSE)
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My ___________________________________ was to discuss the new contracts.

177. Sally was very pleased to be selected for the team. (DELIGHT)
Much ___________________________________ for the team.
178. Christiana wanted to make sure that everything was as it should be on the day of the exam. (LEAVE)
s.
Christiana didn't ___________________________________ on the day of the exam.

179. The price of gold has gone up a great deal recently. (SHARP)
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There has been ___________________________________ gold recently.

180. Rick does not intend to see that film again. (HAS)
Rick ___________________________________ that film again.
181. "Because of this new evidence I have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the accused. (LIGHT)
"___________________________________ I have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the accused.
182. Unless the weather changes dramatically overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. (NO)
Provided ___________________________________ the weather overnight, the match will go ahead as planned.
183. Brian found it hard to get used to the fact that his marriage had failed. (TERMS)
Brian found it hard ___________________________________ the fact that his marriage had failed.
184. Rebecca didn't tell Clive the news until he had finished his dinner. (FOR)
Rebecca ___________________________________ telling him the news.
185.They gave him the impression he had got the job. (LED)
He ___________________________________ he had got the job.

186. Don't let his friendly manner deceive you; he's a very unpleasant person. (TAKEN)
Don't let ___________________________________ his friendly manner; he's a very unpleasant person.
187. Did you manage to get in contact with the manager? (GETTING)
Did you ___________________________________ in contact with the manager?
188. We had no problems at all during our trip to Spain. (PLAN)
Everything ___________________________________ during our trip to Spain.
189. This floor can only be accessed by authorised staff. (RESTRICTED)
Access to this floor ___________________________________ authorised staff.
190. I forbid you to go to that place. (QUESTION)
It's ___________________________________ for you to go that place.
191. Everyone was happy with the suggested plans. (OPPOSITION)
There was ___________________________________ the suggested plans.
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192. Do you mind if I watch you while you work? (OBJECTION)
Do you ___________________________________ you while you work?
193. You must try to accept that you will never become a famous actor. (TERMS)
You must ___________________________________ fact that you will never become a famous actor.
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194. I've tried hard to get on with him but I just can't. (MATTER)
I just can't get on with him ___________________________________ I try.
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195. The old railway station is now a museum. (TURNED)

The old railway station ___________________________________ a museum.
196. Perhaps your mother phoned while we were out. (MAY)
You mother ___________________________________ while we were out.
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197. I'm sorry now that I didn't tell you the truth. (REGRETED)
Now I ___________________________________ truth.
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198. You are not allowed to smoke here. (SMOKING)

___________________________________ here.
199. The best answer was given by Thomas. (CAME)
Thomas ___________________________________ answer.
200. They laid most of the blame on Peter. (FOR)
Peter ___________________________________ most of the blame.
201. She knew nothing about the party that they were planning. (DARK)
She was ___________________________________ the party that they were planning.
202. Our team has won the football championship for the second year running. (SUCCESSION)
For the second year ___________________________________ by a local team.
203. You must never leave the workplace without letting the team leader know. (ACCOUNT)
On ___________________________________ without letting the team leader know.
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204. It is not very likely that Mark will be given the promotion. (CHANCE)
Mark has ___________________________________ the promotion.
205. The cost of living has gone up a great deal lately. (SHARP)
There has been ___________________________________ living lately.
206. If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't dismantle the laptop. (APART)
Don't ___________________________________ you know what you're doing.
207. I was shocked by the cheeky response that the girl gave to her mother. (ABACK)
I was ___________________________________ the cheeky response that the girl gave to her mother.
208. Simon is rumoured to be about to become a Sky News presenter. (VERGE)
Rumour has ___________________________________ becoming a Sky News presenter.
209. Angela was full of anticipation about the party next week. (FORWARD)
Angela ___________________________________ the party next week.
210. He’d been struggling to think of a really original birthday present. (COME)
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No matter how he tried ___________________________________ an idea for a really original birthday present.
211. Her teacher said she wasn’t progressing as well as other students with her assignments. (DANGER)
Her teacher warned her that she was ___________________________________ behind with her assignments.
212. David thought it unfair that his team resented him for not scoring a goal. (AGAINST)
úc
David thought it unfair that his team should ___________________________________ for not scoring a goal.
213. Holly decided that she’d ask to be transferred to another department. (REQUEST)
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Holly decided to put ___________________________________ a transfer to another department.

214. We decided we wouldn’t go with him to the airport after all. (SEE)
We decided not to ___________________________________ the airport after all.
215. I thought she might have forgotten our meeting so I called her. (CASE)
s.
I called her ___________________________________ our meeting.

216. Why should anyone be proud of the fact that they didn't complete the project. (PRIDE)
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Why should anyone ___________________________________ that they didn't complete the project.
217. When he won the championship, Stephen began to realise just how happy he was. (DAWN)
When he won the championship, it began ___________________________________ just how happy he was.
218. She may run into additional problems if she doesn't have any proper insurance. (PRONE)
She ___________________________________ she has any proper insurance.
219. Mr Brown was offended by some of the comments that were made about his wife. (EXCEPTION)
Mr Brown ___________________________________ some of the comments that were made about his wife.
220. It is important to know the difference between a joke and a lie. (DRAW)
It is important to know ___________________________________ between a joke and a lie.
221. Agatha never really expected the venture to be a roaring success. (OF)
Agatha had little ___________________________________ a roaring success.
222. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt the conversation. (INTENTION)
I'm sorry, I ___________________________________ the conversation.

223. Sandra would only go to the supermarket on a Saturday. (ON)
Sandra ___________________________________ to the supermarket on a Saturday.
224. The contract said that we didn’t have to accept the conditions immediately. (OBLIGATION)
The contract said that we were ___________________________________ accept the conditions immediately.
225. He wouldn’t have been interviewed by the police if he hadn’t seen the robbery. (WITNESS)
The police wouldn’t have interviewed him unless he ___________________________________ the robbery.
226. The paramedics were told that they should never place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal. (CIRCUMSTANCES)
The paramedics were warned that ________________________________ place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal.
227. If you need any help please don’t hesitate to ask. (ASSISTANCE)
If I can ___________________________________ please don’t hesitate to ask.
228. If it has to be cancelled the show will take place at a later date. (EVENT)
In ___________________________________ cancelled the show will take place at a later date.
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229. It is a pity I didn't meet your sister at the conference yesterday. (HAVE)
I would ___________________________________ your sister at the conference yesterday.
230. She never thought that he would end up in prison. (CROSSED)
It ___________________________________ that he would end up in prison.
úc
231. In my opinion she is sure the win the contest. (CONFIDENT)
I am ___________________________________ the contest.
232. Felix was operating the machine when the accident happened. (TIME)
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The machine was ___________________________________ of the accident.

233. As far as I know, the car was stolen in the evening. (KNOWLEDGE)
To ___________________________________, the car was stolen in the evening.
s.
234. I have no idea how to adjust the television set. (LOSS)

I am ___________________________________ how to adjust the television set.
M
235. If Sue hadn't refused to work overtime, she would have got promotion. (IT)
Had ___________________________________, she would have got promotion.
236. The chairman resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
The ___________________________________ his sudden illness.
237. Titanic was so boring that I fell asleep after the first hour. (LESS)
Had Titanic ___________________________________ have fallen asleep in the first hour.
238. Mary, what do you think you would do if you won the lottery? (SUPPOSING)
Mary, ___________________________________ what would you do?
239. The best thing to do is to be honest with her about the situation. (STRAIGHT)
If I were you, ___________________________________ her about the situation.
240. I like to take my time to decide, not rush important things. (SNAP)
I don't like to ___________________________________ important things.
241. I know it is unlikely, but if you see Mum, could you give her this money. (HAPPEN)
If you ___________________________________ could you give her this money.
242. In my job as a journalist, I can get money that is more than enough to live on. (LIVING)
I can ___________________________________ as a journalist.
243. I would have made different arrangements, if I had been warned about the situation. (HAD)
I would have made different arrangements, ___________________________________ about the situation.
244. Although I can see your point, the most important thing is that we don't have the money to open a new branch of the company. (BOTTOM)
Although I can see your point, ___________________________________ we don't have enough money to open a new branch.
245. I can lend you ten pounds, on the condition that you give me back the money next week, Shohei. (PROVIDING)
I can lend you ten pounds, ___________________________________ me the money next week.
246. Some of the rowdier students were encouraging other demonstrators to throw stones. (EGGED)
Demonstrators were ___________________________________ throw stones.
247. It's a good idea, but you really need to consider it carefully before you take action. (THROUGH)
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Your idea is good, but it ___________________________________ before you act on it.
248. My manager told me that I ought to test my new idea in a small way to see it works. (PILOT)
My manager wants me to run ___________________________________ so that we can evaluate it.
249. Jenny apologises, but she isn't very well today so she won't be coming in. (HERSELF)
úc
Jenny is sorry but she can't come in as she ___________________________________ today.
250. The government recommend a balance of reward and punishment when dealing with young offenders. (STICK)
The government favour a ___________________________________ to young offenders
Tr
251. Apparently, only one percent of the total land is used for agricultural production. (ACCOUNTS)
It seems that agricultural production ___________________________________ the total land.
252. Graham likes bananas, but when he eats them he always feels bad afterwards. (AGREE)
s.
Bananas ___________________________________ Graham but he still likes them.

253. Let's all work together, and we'll finish the job very quickly. (NEXT)
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We'll have this job done ___________________________________ if we all co-operate.

254. If you want to succeed, you need to make best use of the things you are good at. (PLAY)
You have to ___________________________________ if you want to do well.
KEY
001. over being made redundant
002. pick up infections much more
003. come to terms with the
004. was taken by surprise when John
005. far as Susan is concerned
006. no circumstances may students enter the exam
007. your father took exception to my
008. this part of the building is restricted to
009. as far as I am concerned
010. prevented Susan from
011. on good terms with
012. did she realise what she
013. the time being
014. to have forgotten
015. out of luck

016. in the habit of sleeping
017. did not come up to
018. committed herself to taking
019. for Ann’s beauty
020. came as a surprise to
021. resulted in the deaths of
022. not having had/that he had not had
023. spite of being
024. Frank or Mary is incapable of
025. no longer are the sales under
026. the exception of
027. when/after I stopped the car did I
028. appreciate your helping
029. all probability the flight
030. than waste her time
031. on behalf of
032. wish I had not had to
033. have been provided with
034. one way or another
035. is insistent on finishing
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036. benefit from a good
037. as I like him
038. sooner had she entered
039. talked John out of going
040. was beyond my
041. of whom was the apple of
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042. had not been for the heavy
043. common/public knowledge that
044. put a risk
045. would have liked to have studied
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046. on the assumption that

047. arrival was due to
048. for many years have I had
049. take much notice of
050. unusually high sea temperatures, they would have been
s.
051. was completely taken in by

052. chance of Ruth
053. was offered the job but turned
054. unwilling to speak, he has problems
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055. no objection to Susan recording

056. came down with flu as soon
057. do not appeal to me
058. (that) he could protect
059. is against the law to
060. is generally considered (to be)
061. inland the wilder
062. should avoid going
063. is (to) hope for
064. lost her nerve
065. looking forward to seeing
066. were lucky to avoid
067. regret having made/making
068. can’t afford to buy
069. denies meeting / denies having met / denies that he has met
070. any difference in the
071. tended to be keener
072. does not look as if it / as though it
073. were passed over due / owing
074. what matters (the) most to
075. not overslept he would not have
076. would be grateful if you
077. had not been for Brian’s advice
078. the report all by
079. made up her mind whether
080. have been held up
081. offered no explanation
082. about the pronunciation
083. is a common belief
084. gave offence to
085. exactly when the foundation of
086. accept responsibility for
087. make extensive modifications to
088. their deep disappointment
089. have been significant improvements in
090. frequent misunderstandings between
091. insisted on speaking
092. were obliged to take into
093. was wondering if/whether you could/would/might lend/give
094. not have raised my voice
095. don’t/do not hesitate to call
096. slightly less than it
097. (any) better it will mean
098. make any/much difference to me
099 have broken into
100. slightly less than it
101. been considerably higher than
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102. was not nearly as funny as
103. the more excited I
104. exceeded my expectation(s) was
105. were the chances of him getting
106. get/have the feeling that he
107. generous that people take advantage
úc
108. to take into account how
109. get to the point
110. put the idea into practice
111. expert in the field of
112. a speech on behalf of
113. admit to being
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114. are second to none

115. as a surprise
116. be used every other
117. be weak at
118. being taken for granted
119. case you happen to come
s.
120. considerably better in today's test than

121. down our request
122. drawing attention to herself in
123. far the most imaginative
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124. fewer than six people are required

125. from stress ever
126. great deal more
127. had no inclination of getting
128. handed in my notice
129. has been called off
130. has no intention of making
131. have been tough to turn down
132. have given him a second chance
133. have paid attention to
134. have taken more care when
135. have taken part in
136. he keeps turning
137. house done up
138. I had paid more attention to
139. in the meantime take some time
140. is no such thing
141. is simple only in
142. likes junk food just as
143. losing a bit of weight would do
144. made the most of
145. makes no difference to my boss
146. my appetite as soon as
147. near as bad as
148. not for his strange sense of

149. of every single one of
150. on account of the fact that
151. probably have been held
152. should you happen to come
153. taken aback after being
154. the meeting with the exception
155. thought to have made
156. to add my name
157. to be fully assessed
158. to be in favour of
159. to fill his shoes
160. until it has stopped making
161. was the brains behind
162. we had never gone
163. would compete with one
164. would have preferred to give
165. would probably not have come
166. wouldn't keep changing
167. you had kept my news a secret
168. were passed over due
169. what matters the most to
170. not overslept he would not have
171. come up with a solution
Ly
172. has always dedicated herself to her family in
173. how hard I tried
174. it may seem, the painter lacks any
175. never occurred to me to go
176. purpose in calling this meeting
177. to her delight Sally was selected
úc
178. want to leave anything to chance
179. a sharp rise in the price of
180. has no intention of seeing
181. In the light of this new evidence
182. there is no change in
183. to come to terms with
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184. waited for Clive to finish his dinner before

185. was led to believe
186. yourself be taken in by
187. succeed in getting
188. went according to plan
189. is restricted to
s.
190. out of the question

191. no opposition to
192. have any objection to my watching
193. come to terms with the
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194. no matter how hard

195. has been turned into
196. may have phoned
197. regret not telling you the
198. Smoking is forbidden
199. came up with the best
200. came in for
201. kept in the dark about
202. in succession, the football championship has been won
203. no account should you leave the workplace
204. little chance of getting
205. a sharp rise in the cost of
206. take the laptop apart unless
207. taken aback by
208. it that Simon is on the verge of
209. was looking forward to
210. he could not come up with
211. in danger of falling
212. hold it against him
213. in a request for
214. see him off at
215. in case she had forgotten
216. pride themselves on the fact
217. to dawn on Stephen
218. is prone to run into additional problems unless

219. took exception to
220. how to draw the line
221. expectation of the venture becoming
222. didn't have any intention of interrupting
223. insisted on going
224. under no obligation to
225. had been (a) witness to
226. under no circumstances should they
227. be of (any) assistance
228. the event of (it) being
229. like to have met
230. never crossed her mind
231. confident of her winning
232. being operated by Felix at the time
233. the best of my knowledge
234. at a loss as to
235. it not been for Sue's refusal
236. chairman's resignation resulted from
237. been less boring I would not
238. supposing you won the lottery
239. I would be straight with
240. make snap decisions about/on
241. (should) happen to see mum,
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242. make/earn a good/decent living
243. Had I/If I had been warned
244. the bottom line is
245. providing (that) you give
246. being egged on to
247. needs to be thought through (carefully)/thinking through (carefully)
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248. a pilot scheme/project
249. is/does not feeling/feel herself
250. carrot and stick approach/policy
251. accounts for (just/only) one percent of
252. do not agree with
253. in next to no time
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254. play to your strengths

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Truc Ly_Dong Du school_2023-2024

1. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. likelihood

32. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW

81. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely. chance

185.Charles and his brother are exactly alike. look as

188.You will find me waiting outside the station. Be

33. The painting went for five thousand pounds.

83. I was lost for words.

115.The black rhino is threatened with extinction.

132.He’s liable to get here late; he usually does.

162.....................We often buy goods on credit.

me/ make me their prey.

215.She is very knowledgeable about Ancient Egypt.

233.Students are under no obligation to attend the additional evening lectures.

CAE/CPE KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

Sally is _____________________________________ her father-in-law.

Little _____________________________________ would suffer in the first place.

I really _____________________________________ me with the suitcase.

Rather _________________________________ at mathematics she preferred to take a course in general linguistics.

Helen would like to thank you _____________________________________ all the team.

Much_____________________________________, I don't want to socialize with him.

047. Owing to bad weather conditions, she arrived late. (DUE)

I’m really _______________________________ her again.

I ___________________________________ that phone call to my sister-in-law.

We ___________________________________ a new flat.

Friendship is _________________________________________ many teenagers.

The comedian ___________________________________ the audience expected.

What ___________________________________ the costume design.

He asked himself what ___________________________________ top marks again.

She’s a renowned ___________________________________ human psychology.

My brother ___________________________________ much as I do but he spends more time in the gym.

If it were ___________________________________ humour, I would find Andy quite attractive.

My ___________________________________ was to discuss the new contracts.

Christiana didn't ___________________________________ on the day of the exam.

There has been ___________________________________ gold recently.

He ___________________________________ he had got the job.

195. The old railway station is now a museum. (TURNED)

198. You are not allowed to smoke here. (SMOKING)

Holly decided to put ___________________________________ a transfer to another department.

I called her ___________________________________ our meeting.

I'm sorry, I ___________________________________ the conversation.

The machine was ___________________________________ of the accident.

234. I have no idea how to adjust the television set. (LOSS)

Bananas ___________________________________ Graham but he still likes them.

We'll have this job done ___________________________________ if we all co-operate.

015. out of luck

046. on the assumption that

051. was completely taken in by

055. no objection to Susan recording

114. are second to none

120. considerably better in today's test than

124. fewer than six people are required

148. not for his strange sense of

184. waited for Clive to finish his dinner before

190. out of the question

194. no matter how hard

218. is prone to run into additional problems unless

254. play to your strengths

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