FCE
1 mark per correct answer

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

1. This is a 'no smoking' office.
allowed
You in this office.

2. Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a nightclub.
instead
Sally went to a nightclub homework.

3. Lisa's grandfather is teaching her Chinese.
taught
Lisa her grandfather.

4. If you're not travelling more than 10 kilometres from the city centre, you can use this ticket.
within
If you're travelling the city centre, you can use this ticket.

5. "I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra," said Frank.
not
"I will you pay me 500 pounds extra," said Frank.

6. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel.
staying
The clients in a first-class hotel.

7. Suzanne was too excited to sleep.
that
Suzanne was not sleep.

8. Robert has not had a job for two years.
out
Robert has for two years.

9. Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed.
due
The motorway is closed that there was heavy snow the night before.

10. I don’t care what you do.
concerned
As you can do what you like.

11. The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
such
It meal in the restaurant.

12. Do you and your brother have the same looks?
like
Does you?

13. What do you think Steve is doing in the garden?
wondered
She in the garden.

14. I've tried again and again but I just can't do it.
often
No try, I still can't do it.

CAE
2 marks per correct answer

1. I am sure that Suzanne won’t be late.
bound
Suzanne on time.

2. I think you should take up jogging.
were
If I take up jogging.

3. Your hair needs cutting.
get
You cut.

4. We have agreed to meet again in a month.
will
It has meet again in a month.

5. If you are in Plovdiv by any chance, come and see me.
happen
If you come and see me.

6. The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman.
for
If it hadn’t got out of control.

7. The premier proposed regular meetings for the committee.
suggested
The premier should meet regularly.

8. I waited for him until 8.30 and then gave up.
which
I waited for him until 8.30 gave up.

9. ‘No, I really don’t want to stay the night, Sophia,’ Ann said.
staying
Ann insisted the night at Sophia’s house.

10. Joe doesn’t like it when people treat him like a child.
resents
Joe like a child.

11. We get on very well with our next-door neighbours.
terms
We are our next door neighbours.

12. The meeting will probably be cancelled.
probability
The meeting will be cancelled.

13. The best solution was thought of by Pauline.
came
Pauline the best solution.

14. What happened confirmed the truth of Terry’s decision.
borne
Terry’s prediction by subsequent events.

CPE

I. For questions 1-6, read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.
2 marks per correct answer

Good shoppers may be made in heaven. A scientific study into astrology and lifestyles has shown a remarkable correlation between our star signs and the way we spend money. The research, (1)_____ on an analysis of 30,000 people’s backgrounds, lifestyles and shopping habits, comes from an impeccable (2)_____. It states that chocolate companies should target those born under Aries, jewellers should (3)_____ out Geminis and sports gear manufactureres should focus on Scorpios. All three signs have long been characterised by astrologers as outgoing, sociable and competitive. By (4)_____, those selling more commonplace produsts such as DIY equipment should target Aquarians, while office equipment makers could do no worse than focus on Virgos, who have a (5)_____ to be work-driven. Taureans, Pisceans and Cancerians are the ideal customer for any company. Their diffidence makes them unusually cautious, meaning they exhibit high levels of brand (6)_____. As regards the other signs, well they could be just so mean they’re not worth targeting at all.

1. based derived deduced gathered

2. origin root foundation source

3. seek find hold make

4. chance surprise contrast far

5. tendency direction trend drive

6. loyalty affiliation fidelity dependability

II. For questions 1-3, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
3 marks per correct answer

1.
I hate travelling by because I usually get horribly sick.
Venice in winter has always appealed for its of mystery and sadness.
Sadly, the in my home town has become increasingly polluted.

2.
His parents were so relieved when he finally got a job.
In rain, the crowd waited patiently for a bus to take them home.
Although she was nervous, her voice was as she welcomed everyone to her recital.

3.
The severity of the punishment depends very much on the of the crime.
Even as a child he loved and enjoyed being in the countryside.
She has a lovely sunny - everyone loves her and always has.

III. Read the text below and use the word at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
2 marks per correct answer

IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
3 marks per correct answer

1. Although poetry readings are fun, the way in which poems are read sometimes annoys me.
exception
Much as I how poems are read.

2. While most writers earn only modest royalties, a lucky few create a bestseller.
strike
A few writers earning only modest royalties is the norm.

3. ‘I always said I didn’t do anything wrong!’ the man said.
outset
From doing anything wrong.

4. Susie believes this job interview is really important.
store
Susie this job interview.

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