SECTION IV.

WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 points- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. She is shy. That’s why she didn’t go to your party last night.
 If
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87. Although he is industrious, he hasn’t succeeded.

 Industrious
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88. “You are wearing a beautiful dress today!” Susan said to Mary.
 Susan complimented
89. “Don’t leave the house until I get back, William,” his mother said.
 William’s mother told
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90. My protests were ignored by everybody.
 Nobody took
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91. We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb her.
 So as
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92. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.
@ It's
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93. How long is it since they bought the car?
@ When
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94. He has helped me many times with my homework.
 Many a
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95. Although he is young, he has won the Nobel Prize.
 Young
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Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
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.
96. They are demolishing the old town hall on Friday. (pulled)
 The old town hall is …………………………………………………….………… on Friday.
97. I was angry when Sandra was rude to me this morning. (made)
 Sandra´s rudeness …………………………………………………….………… temper this morning.
98. I´m not like my grandfather, who could play the piano really well. (after)
 I …………………………………………………….………my grandfather, who could play the piano really well.
99. I´m going to throw away all those old newspapers tomorrow. (rid)
 I´m going to …………………………………………………….………… all those old newspapers tomorrow.
100. Peter has always admired his uncle for everything he has achieved. (looked)
 Peter has …………………………………………………….………… his uncle for everything he has achieved.
101. I couldn´t remember the way there, so I got a taxi. (forgotten)
 I …………………………………………………….………… get there, so I got a taxi.
102. I'm not going to tolerate this untidiness any longer. (up)
 I have no …………………………………………………….………… this untidiness any longer.
103. It's ages since my sister and I had an argument. (out)
 My sister and I …………………………………………………….………… ages.
104. John has caught a cold recently. (down)
 John has …………………………………………………….………… a cold recently.
105. I was really bored by the film last night. (found)
 I …………………………………………………….………… last night.

86. He hasn’t written to his parents for two months.

 The last time
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87. I would like you to help me to put these things away.
 Would
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77. The boring documentary made her feel asleep.
 The documentary was so
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89. Life is meaningless if we don’t live for others.
 Unless
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90. People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.
 Jenny
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91. They don’t let anyone enter the area.
 Nobody
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92. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
 But for
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93. Kate is the only real friend that Dolly has.
 Except
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94. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
 They
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95. She never seems to succeed even though she studies much.
 Much
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Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)
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.
96. As a result of the strong wind last night, several tiles came off the roof. (because)
 Several tiles came off the roof ………………………………………………….. so strong last night.
97. Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (heard)
 I ………………………………………………….. Simona for seven months.
98. I don’t recommend hiring skis at this shop. (advisable)
 It’s ………………………………………………….. skis at this shop.
99. Mike's father started the company that Mike now runs. (set)
 The company that Mike now runs ………………………………………………….. his father.
100. The number of car owners has risen over the past five years. (rise)
 Over the past five years, there ………………………………………………….. in the number of car owners.
101. Naomi said that she would never talk to anyone else about the matter. (discuss)
 Naomi promised never ………………………………………………………….. anyone else.
102. “This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in” my colleague said. (never)
 “I’ve …………………………………………………………….. a good hotel.” my colleague said.
103. There were very few people at the concert last night. (came)
 Hardly ………………………………………….………………….. the concert last night.
104. Why has he put off all the meetings recently? (been)
 Why …………………………….……………………………………….. recently?
105. It is advisable to type your application immediately. (be)
 It is advisable that your ……………………….…………………………………….. immediately.

Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 point- 0.2/ each)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. Although the ticket may seem expensive, it is good value formoney.
 Expensive
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87. We suggested a lot of things, which were all rejected.

 Everything
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88. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
 Should
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89. The lesson was so boring that she fell asleep.

 such
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90. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.

 He objected
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91. Jack may be very intelligent, but he should be careful about this.
 No matter
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92. The bus came round the corner.

 Round
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93. She is proud of being such a good cook.

 She prides
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94. His jealousy increases with his love for her.

 The more
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95. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.

 I object
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Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 point - 0.2/ each)

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.
96. Laura completely ignored me this morning. (shoulder)
 Laura gave ………………………………………………………………………………….. this morning.
97. My sister remained very calm when she heard the bad news. (head)
 My sister ……………………………………..…………………….. when she heard the bad news.
98. Everyone thought that Helen had missed the train. (have)
 Helen ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. the train.
99. Jack demanded action from the police. (take)
 Jack demanded that ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
100. They suspended Mesi for the next two matches. (banned)
@ Mesi …………………………………………………………………………….……….. in the next two matches.
101. We are looking forward to watching the program. (wait)
@ We …………………………………………………………………………..………………………..….. the program.
102. They have discovered some interesting new information. (light)
 Some interesting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
103. She was so anxious while the results were read out. (breath)
 She ……………………………………………………………….………….. while the results were read out.
104. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (common)
 They have a lot of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
105. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (talked)
 It was ………………………………………………………………………………….. another foreign language.

1.Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous.

-> Contrary………………………………………………………………………………………
2. But for your folly, you could have been a partner in the firm.
-> If……………………………………………………………………………
3. Thanks to Laura’s support, I was able to finish the project.
-> Had………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Not many of the people in Britain speak a single word of my language.
-> Hardly……………………………………………………………………………………
5. I am sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here’ s the key.
-> You can’t……………………………………………………………………………..
6. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
-> As long as…………………………………………………………………………….
7. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.
-> The fox tried in…………………………………………………………………….
8. it is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
-> The man is…………………………………………………………………………
9. “I think that you’ve drawn up some excellent plans. I must congratulate you.”
-> “I must congratulate………………………………………………………
10. The critics were strongly impressed by her performance.
-> her performance made………………………………………………………

II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second
sentence has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in
brackets.
1. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. ( ICEBERG)
2. I would rather not see him tomorrow. ( DESIRE)
3. The license is valid until December 31st , 1998. ( EXPIRY)
4. They had to dismantle the vehicles to get them across the gorge. ( PIECES)
5. I do wish you would stop biting your nails, Brian! It really annoys me. ( NERVES)
6. Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize her. ( AVOID)
7. I found it when I was looking through some old papers. ( CAME)
8. I think you should be tolerant of other people’s weaknesses. ( ALLOWANCES)
9. 1. These young men became engineers after five years training.
10. -> After these young men...........................................
11. 2. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
12. -> The last................................................................
13. 3. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
14. -> Had........................................................................
15. 4. This is the quickest way to get into the city.
16. -> There is.................................................................
17. 5. The instructions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder.
18. -> The soup powder...........................................................
19.
20. b. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sen-
tence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between
two and five words, including the word given. (5 points)
21. 1. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel.
dreamt
22. -> She.............................................................a successful novel.
23. 2. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer.
stay
24. -> I met her......................................................................in Paris last summer.
25. 3. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you.
instructions
26. -> If...................................................................you wouldn't have got lost.
 27. 4. I'll only leave the waiter some money if he's quick.
tip
28. -> I won't..........................................................................he's quick.
29. 5. Our neighbour says he definitely won't return the ball.
keeping
30. -> Our neighbour says he......................................................................the ball.

1. He stood no chance of passing his exams. INEVITABLE

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2. I am sure that he missed the eleven o’clock train. CAN’T
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3. Not a word came out of her mouth. LOST
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4. I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable. RATHER
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5. You cannot choose which hotel you stay at on this package holiday. OPTION
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6. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. QUESTION
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7. You couldn’t do anything more stupid than to give up your job now. HEIGHT
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8. I really don’t know what you are talking about. FAINTEST
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9. I have hardly done anything today. NEXT
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10. Many people will congratulate her if she wins. SHOWERED
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81. As I get older, I want to travel less.

The older……………………………………
82. He warned me not to use the mountain road.
"I wouldn't ……………………………………………………."
83. She discovered a new chemical element in her experiment.
Her experiment resulted ………………………………….
84. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
I took it……………………………………………………
85. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
On ................................................................................................
Question II: Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a
similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (5 points)
86. 5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE
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87. The power went out as soon as I turned on the computer. (NO)
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88. Both John and Jim don't wear helmets when going to school. (NOR)
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89. They worked together to clean up the mess after the storm. (HANDS)
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90. There's nothing new about the generation gap in every family. (HILLS)
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. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.

Julia soon pulled .................................................................................................
2. If you should get caught doing this. You will go to prison.
Were ....................................................................................................................
3. The house collapsed because of faulty building work.
It was ...................................................................................................................
4. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
Friendly ...............................................................................................................
5. I didn’t realise how much he was influenced by his brother.
I didn’t realise the extent ....................................................................................
6. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
It was not so .........................................................................................................
7. It is hardly likely that he took poison.
He is .....................................................................................................................
8. It’s difficult to answer her question adequately.
Hers is ..................................................................................................................
9. You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job.
You are ................................................................................................................
10. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather ...........................................................................................

76. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.

→ Taking the job................................................................................................................ ................
77. I had just completed my report when he came for it..
→ No sooner . ……………………………........................................................................................
78. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success.
→ Timmy’s success has
turned............................................ ........................................................................................
79. Perhaps finding someone to replace her is proving difficult for him.
→ He appears……………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………..
80. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
→ The
man………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence
in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT
change the form of the given word(s).
81. If only you had tried harder, you might have passed the exam (effort)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
82. That man’s opinion means more to me than any other’s . (whose)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by eight o’clock.
(question)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
84. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. (difficult)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
85. That sort of behavior is deplorable, in my opinion.
(approve)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home.

 Get _____________________________________________________________________
2. You haven’t done your work, have you?
 It’s about ___________________________________________________________________
3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
 Only on his
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4. He said that he had won as a result of good luck.
 He attributed
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5. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji. That takes me
________________
6. People rumour that he is rich but stingy. What ______________________________
7. Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration.There is
____________________________
8. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.The very
_____________________________
9. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire.  There is
an_________________________
10. The staff hated Frank’s new policies so intensely that they went on strike.
 So intense
______________________________________________________________________
II. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the
brackets.
1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (dawned)
2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
3. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)
4. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)
5. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)
6. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)
7. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map)
8. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)
9. Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (monopoly)
10. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)
51. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.

On................................................................................................................................
........
52. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
 No
sooner..........................................................................................................................
..
53. Neil wishes he hadn’t sold the car.
 Neil
regrets..........................................................................................................................
.
54. He couldn’t come to the party because of his illness.
 His
illness...........................................................................................................................
..
55. He is having someone mend the window.
 He is
getting.........................................................................................................................
56. If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join us.

Were............................................................................................................................
.........
57. The book was so interesting that people couldn’t put it down.
 It
was...............................................................................................................................
.....
58. I’m on the tenth page of the report I am writing.
 So far
I..................................................................................................................................
59. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
 It was
not..............................................................................................................................
60. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
 Gary
prides...........................................................................................................................

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition (5p):

61. A good friend always stands for you when you are (a) ______ trouble.
62. I’d like to thank you, (b)______behalf (c)______ everyone who was rescued.
63. Our high school team was very excited (d) ______ going to the final.
64. Mr. Anderson is responsible (e) ______ hiring and firing employees.