ADV. LEVEL Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. 1.- The weakest part of the show sh ow was definitely the choreography. greatest The ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ was definitely the choreograph 2.- His accomplishment as a young violinist is wonderful. wonderfully. He is _____________________________________ _________________________________________________ ____________ young violinist. violini st. 3. - Large music companies co mpanies are generally reluctant to try out unknown artist. general There is a ____________________________________ ____________________________________________large ________large companies to try out unknown artist. 4.- The radio controller’s immediate reaction w as to sack the two offending DJs. sacking The radio controller ____________________________________________the ____________________________________________the two offending DJs. DJ s. 5.-Beethoven was probably the most innovative composer of the age. more Beethoven was probably responsible for ____________________any ____________________any other composer of age.
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6.- It will be a good go od idea to give the candidates a compulsory personality test. take It will be a good idea i dea if the candidates __________________________ __________________________ a personality test 7.- I think it is better if you don’t contact him for the moment. to I don’t think __________________________________________ ____________________________________________ __ him for the moment. 8.- Attending the seminar is optional for first –year students . have First- year students__________________________________ students________________________________________ ______ _ _____attend the seminar. 9.- If you enjoyed his last novel, novel, how about trying some of the earlier earlier ones? like If you enjoyed his last novel, you ____________________________try some of his earlier ones. 10.- It was a bad idea for him to lie to his parents like that. should He ____________________________ ________________________________________ ____________ _______ than to lie to his parents parents like that. that. 11.- He continued to take the medicine even after the symptoms had disappeared. on He _______________________________________ _______________________________________ the medicine even after the symptoms had disappeared. 12.-These areas of the brain are used in recognising facial expressions. allow These areas of the brain _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _facial expressions. 13.-I don’t think that parents should argue in front of their children. avoid I think that parents __________________________________________in __________________________________________in front of their children. 14.- I have no intention of listening to your excuses. prepared I _________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ___________________ to your excuses. 15.-You can’t make him go to the party p arty if he doesn’t want to. force
You can’t____________________________________ to the party if he doesn’t want to. 16.- The patient only survive because he was given the new antibiotic. had The patient would have died if he ______________________________the new antibiotic 17.- A great many misunderstandings are caused by people sending unclear mails. were If people ____________________________ emails, there would not be so many misunderstandings. 18.- Please feel free to ring our helpline if you require further assistance. should Please feel free to ring our helpline _______________________ further assistance. 19.- The crash was caused by a failure to carry out checks on the signals. had The crash would not have occurred if ______________________________ on the signals. 20.- If I met the inventor, I would ask for his autograph. meet Were ______________________________, I would ask for his autograph. 21.- How would you react to being cared by a robot nurse? after Supposing _______________________________ by a robot nurse, how would you react? 22.- You can’t access the programme unless you know the right password. happen You can only access the programme ______________________________ the right password. 23.- I’m sorry I bought this car because it is so unreliable. realized Had ___________________________________ , I wouldn’t have bought this car. 24.- Giving parents the possibility of choosing the sex of their child, could result in a population imbalance. given If __________________________________ of the choosing the sex of their child, this could result in a population imbalance.
25.- Our products look out of dat e because we don’t invest enough in research and development. invest If ___________________________________ in research and development, our products would not look so out of date.
Review 26.- Your questionnaire can remain anonymous if you prefer. have You __________________________ your name on the questionnaire. 27.- Their equipment is subjected to more rigorous testing than any other manufacturer’s. tested Their equipment ________________________________ than any other manufacturer’s.
28.-In the past, she exercised more often than she does now. as She doesn’t exercise_______________________________________to.
29.- It is commonly assumed that good teachers have to be extrovert. common There is ______________________________________ good teachers have to be extrovert. 30.- He’ll probably forget all about the appointment. chances The _____________________________________all about the appointment 31.- Membership of the gym has fallen dramatically this year. far The gym has _________________________________ than last year 32.- Should you see Keith this afternoon , give him my regards. happen Give Keith my regards _________________________________ this afternoon. 33.- It’s a great shame that I didn’t ask her fir her mobile number. regret I really _____________________________________ for her mobile number. 34.- The exercises were much easier than I thought they would be. nearly The exercises were ________________________________ I thought they would be. 35.- If you have forgotten the combination, you can’t open the safe. remember Unless ________________________________ you can’t open the safe. 36.- Support for the Green Party has risen dramatically. rise There has been ______________________________ for the Green Party. 37.- We arrived to late to hear the president’s speech. could If we had arrived earlier , we ___________________________________the president’s speech 38.- Our high intelligence means that we are able to foresee the consequences of our actions. allows Our high intelligence _____________________________________ the consequences of our actions. 39.- I paid to much for the necklace because I didn’t know that they were not real pearls. known Had I_____________________________ imitation, I would not have paid so much for the necklace. 40.- These trainers are much better than any other brand. superior These trainers_______________________________________ any other brand (unit 2) pag. 29 41.- Tom’s house is the one with the blue door. which Tom lives _______________________________________________ a blue door. 42.- Life without music will be very difficult for me. live I would find _______________________________________________ music
43.- Lidia is a supporter of several wildlife charities. number Lidia gives _____________________________________ wildlife charities. 44.- Spring is my favourite tome of the year. best The time of the year __________________________________________ spring.
pag 67 56.- The two friends were sitting on their own looking at the computer screen. front The two friends were sitting by ___________________________________ a computer screen. 57.- The pianist performed beautifully and received a standing ovation. gave The pianist ___________________________________________ and received a standing ovation. 58.- The group’s popularity increased thanks to word -of –mouth recommendations led Word – to – mouth recommendations ______________________________ the popularity of the group. 59.- That young man is the organizer of the charity concert I told you about. has That’s the young man ________________________ the charity concert I told you about. 60.- Why are some brand more successful than others? makes What is ________________________________ some brands more successful than others. 61.- Unfortunately , I didn’t have enough money to go to the theatre regularly. able If I’d had more money ____________________________ to go to the theatre more regularly. 62.- Damian is sure to finish the race in first place. cross Damian is sure to be the first person to _______________________ in the race. 63.- It’s quite usual f or boys to begin playing football at the age of time. means It’s by _______________________________________ for boys to begin playing football at the age of time. 64.- Had he spent more time at home, he wouldn’t have made so many friends. gone If he ________________________________________________ often, he wouldn’t have made so many friends. pag 76 65.- Fewer people live in extended family units in this country nowadays. common It is ________________________________ to live in an extended family units in this country. 66.- I didn’t think you will find it hard to find Cynthia’s house. difficulty I don’t think ____________________________________________ finding Cynthia’s house. 67.- My brother Sam was very surprised to be offered the job. came The job offer __________________________________________ to my brother Sam.
68.- I don’t mind where we decide to go for our family holiday this year. difference It doesn’t ________________________________________ where we decide to go . 69.- Gaynor’s friends persuaded her not to get married in Spring. talked It was Gaynor’s friends _________________________________ getting married in Spring.
70.- Why did nobody tell me that the match has been cancelled? informed Why ________________________________ the cancellation of the match? 71.- Cindy intends to complain about the service in the restaurant. going Cindy __________________________________ complaint about the service in the restaurant. 72.- Could I borrow your umbrella this evening please. lend Would _____________________________________ this evening please ? pag 87. 73.- I’m just about to buy an oil painting for my new flat. point I’m _____________________________________________ an oil painting for my new flat. 74.- The completion of the new exhibition space is scheduled for next June. due The new exhibition space ____________________________ completed next June. 75.- I’m assuming that you haven’t heard the news about the art college yet . unlikely I think you ______________________________________ the news about the art college yet. 76.- The gallery will not stage another exhibition this year. intention The gallery has ____________________________________ another exhibition this year. pag 103
77.- There are many things to think about before accepting the job. offer There are many things that should __________________________________ consideration before accepting the job offer. 78.- It’s a waste of time attending a job interview unless you really want the job. point There ___________________________________________ a job interview unless you really want the job. 79.-“ I’m afraid I didn’t do very well in my interview “ said Mike. admitted Mike ______________________________________________ gone very well. 80.- The car park is only to be used by members of the staff. exclusive The car park is for _______________________________________ members of the staff. 81.- “Fiona, I think you have been leaving work early, haven’t you? “said the employer. accused Fiona’s employer _________________________________________________ work ear
82.- A clear and concise C.V. is a must if you are applying for a job in London. essential If you are applying for a job in London it _____ _ __________________________________________ which is both, clear and concise.
83.- “I’m sorry that I broke your MP3 player, Brend” said Trevor. apologised Trevor _________________________________________________ MP3 player.
84.- Flavia regretted not going to the concert . wished Flavia _____________________________________________________ the concert. pag .115. 85.- The aim of the competition is to inform readers about the region. provide The competition aims ______________________________________ information about the region. 86.- The people in the photograph look like experienced travellers. if The people in the photograph look _____________________________ experience of travelling. 87.- I get most annoyed when tourist don’t show respect for local customers. is The thing ________________________________________ when tourist don’t show respect for local customs. 88.- There don’t seems to be quite as many tourists in the city this year. slight There seems to have been __________________________________ in the number of tourists in the city this year. 89.- The two friends were sitting on their own looking at the computer screen. front The two friends _______________________________________________ a computer screen. 90.- I think it would have been nice to have had an older sister. wish I ___________________________________________________ an older sister. 91.- The car really needs cleaning . time It’s high ____________________________________________________________ cleaned. 92.- I was just about to send you an e mail with all the information. point I was _____________________________________ you an e mail with all the information. 93.- Raymond is obsessed with buying football memorabilia on the internet. become Buying football memorabilia on the Internet _______________________________ for Raymond. 94.- “Having children changed my life “ said Molly which Molly said that it ___________________________________________ her life. 95.- Lots of people think that the global warning has been exaggerated by the media. widely Global warning is _____________________________________________ exaggerated by the media. 96.- The sun was so strong that walking across the sand dunes became exhausting. strength It was ______________________________________________ made walking across the sand dunes so exhausting.
97. “I reckon you should turn left here “ said the old man we’d as ked for directions. advised the old man we’d asked for direction ________________________________________________ a left turn there.
pag 135 98.- Jane realized what she’d forgo tten to do as soon as she arrived. sooner No ________________________________________________ she realized what she’d forgotten to do. 99.- The use of mobile phones is absolutely forbidden inside the laboratory. must Under _________________________________________________ used inside the laboratory. 100.- It’s not often that you find someone with such a good memory. come Seldom ________________________________________ someone with a such a good memory. 101.- It was the first time that I’d tried mental activities t help me concentrate. before Never ______________________________________ mental activities to help me concentrate. 102.- The original plan was to finish the project by the autumn. have In the original plan , the project ___________________________________ by the autumn. 103.- I won’t have any repetition of this bad behaviour at any time. repeated I don’t want this _________________________________________ at any time. 104.- She wants everyone to realised that she is an intellectual. seen She wants ___________________________________________ an intellectual 105.- Everyone believes that they have moved away from the area. have They are _______________________________________________________ from the area. 106.- People said that he has recovered from the accident quite quickly. said He _______________________________________________ from the accident quite quickly. 107.- No- one can do anything about the situation. nothing There _________________________________________________________ about the situation. pag 156 108.- The architect wanted nobody to know about his new idea. keep The architect wanted _____________________________________________________ secret.
109.- Our visitors experienced a two-hour delay on the motorway . held Our visitors were _______________________________ two hours on the motorway. 110.- Someone ought to have let the police know about the incident at once. reported The incident should _________________________________________ the police at once.
111.- Sally originally intended to travel by air rather than by train. was Sally’s __________________________________________ travel by air rather than by train. 112.- If we want to bid in the auction, we must do it soon. out Time ____________________________________________ if we want to bid in the auction.
113.- At least thirty houses may still be in existence. thought At least thirty houses _________________________________ exist. 114.- Sally didn’t know it, but her attitude would soon change. about Sally didn’t know it , but there __________________________________________ change in her attitude 115.- John’s hair really needs cutting. time It’s ________________________________________________________ hair cut. 116.- Tommy’s plane should have landed at 15.00 but there’s no sign of it yet. scheduled Tommy’s plane ________________________________________ at 15.00 but there’s no sign of it yet. 117.- They are doing translation of the book in various European Languages. variety That book is _______________________________________________________ of European languages. 118.- More people are speaking the Welsh language now than they did 50 years ago. widely The Welsh language ________________________________________ than it was 50 years ago. 119.- People now think that language developed through negotiation. thought Language ______________________________________________________ through negotiation. 120.- Children ought to learn computer skills before they start school. taught Computer skills _____________________________________________________ pre-school children 121.- Someone asked the police spokesperson to explain why the star had been arrested. give The police spokesperson ___________________________________________ explanation for the star’s arrest. 122.- Nobody pays much attention when elderly people complain about falling educational standards. notice Little ______________________________________ _ who complain about falling educational standards. 123.- Charles and his father are exactly alike in appearance. looks Charles _________________________________________________________ __ his father. 124.- Take all your possessions and walk slowly to the exit. belong Take everything _____________________________________________________ and walk slowly to the exit. 125.- I’m finding really enjoyable to work here. enjoying I __________________________________________________________________ here. 126.- I take work home regularly because O f my new responsibilities at work. means My new responsibilities at work _____________________________ work home regularly. 127.- In my cycling group there’s George, Tom, Harry and me. consists My __________________________________________________________ George, Tom, Harry and me.
128.- In your o pinion, who’s going to win the cup ? think Who do _______________________________________________________ win the cup? 129.- I’m seeing how wide the door is . measuring I ______________________________________________________________ the door. 130.- It’s ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bear’s survival. depends The polar bear’s __________________________________________________ to catch fish. 131.- Neil always forget his wife’s birthday. remembers Neil _________________________________________________ his wife’s birthday. 132.- What’s on your mind at the moment ? thinking What ____________________________________________________ at the moment ? 133- I don’t suppose you have heard the news. won’t You _________________________________________________________ the news. 134.- The Prime Minister expects an easy victory for this party in the election. believes The P.M. ________________________________________________ the election easily. 135.- I’ve been in this company for almost three years. will By the end of the month _____________________________________ in this company for three years. 136.- This book will take me two years to write. have In two years _________________________________________________ this book. 137.- Scientist are on the point of making a vital breakthrough. about Scientist are __________________________________________________ a vital breakthrough. 138.- Maria is pregnant again. have Maria is ____________________________________________ baby. 139.- I’ll be home late. until I ______________________________________________________________________ late. 140.- No one knows what the result of the match is going to be. who No one knows _____________________________________________ the match. 141.- Don’t worry, David won’t be late. here Don’t worry , David ___________________________________________ time. 142.- Mary and A lan’s wedding is next weekend. getting Mary and Alan ________________________________________________ next wedding. 143.- This matter is none of your business. concern This matter ____________________________________________________________ you. 144.- This bridge will take us three years to complete. completed In three years’ time ____________________________________________________ this bridge.
145.- When is the train due to arrive ? supposed What _________________________________________________________ get here? 146.- Today is Liz and John’s thirtieth wedding anniversary. ago On this _______________________________________________________________ married. 147.- To get to work on time, I have to get up at 6pm. means Getting to work on time ________________________________________ at 6.00 148.- Whose watch is this ? belong Who _________________________________________________________________ to ? 149.- Cathy hasn’t been on holiday with her sisters before. first This __________________________________________________________ on holiday with her sister. 150.- My dental appointment is for the next Wednesday. see I have an _____________________________________________________________ Wednesday. 151.- This will be the team’s first match in the Premier League. time This will be the first _______________________________________ in the Premier League. 152.- The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectations. had More people _________________________________________________________ expected 153.- I didn’t receive the results of my test for a month. before It was _____________________________________________________________ the results of my test. 154.- Quite a few books are missing from the class library. returned Several members of the class ________________________________________ library books. 155.- I’ll get someone to press your trousers , Sir. pressed I’ll ____________________________________________________________ immediately, Sir. 156.- Everyone knows that taking exercise is good or your health. known Taking exercise ______________________________________________ good for your health. 157.- Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister. that It ____________________________________________________ the minister should resign. 158.- They’ve asked me if I would chair the meeting . to I _____________________________________________________________ chair the meeting. 159.- We have managed to account for all the missing papers. successfully All the missing papers_________________________________ ___________________ for. 160.- Since Sue left for Glasgow, nobody has seen anything of her. of Nothing has _____________________________________________ she left for Glasgow 161.- I’d rather you didn’t sit at the back of the room , please. it I’d prefer ______________________________________________________ at the front of the room.
162.- A traffic warden showed me how to get to the museum. way I was ________________________________________________________ to the museum by a traffic warden. 163.- John’s school is making him sit his exams again. made John ___________________________________________________________ sit his exams again. 164.- I should really be starting my homework. time It’s _______________________________________________________ starting my homework . Pag 93 165.- You are not to leave the hospital under any circumstances. are Under _________________________________________________________ leave the hospital. 166.- Two weeks passed before the letter arrived. did Not until ______________________________________________ the letter arrive. 167.- She was so popular that everyone voted for her. her Such ________________________________________________________ that everyone voted for her. 168.- Luckily it wasn’t necessary for Jim to take the exam again. need Luckily Jim _______________________________________________ the exam. 169.- In the end I had no chance but to get a left with a colleague. could In the end all __________________________________________________ get a left with a colleague. 170.- The guests didn’t finally leave until after midnight. before It ____________________________________________________________ the guests finally left. 171.- Paul smashed a window and damage the T.V. too. but Not only ___________________________________________________ damaged the T.V. 172.- By law, all rear-seat passengers are obliged to wear seat-belts. have By law, seat-belts ________________________________all seat passengers 173.- Harry tells the same joke all the time! over Harry tells the same joke ___________________________________ again. 174.- It may seem strange but I like stale cake. as Strange __________________________________________ I like stale cakes. 175.- It was very kind of you to bring me chocolates. shouldn’t You ____________________________________________ me chocolates 176.- There’s nothing better to do, so go home. may You ______________________________________________________ go home. PAG.126 177.- You haven’t seen my pen anywhere, have you ? happen You don’t _________________________________ my pen anywhere, have you?
178.- Everything I told you was true. all I told you a lot ________________________________________ which were true. 179.-According to report, the president is in poor health. reported The president ____________________________________ poor health . 180.- Julia’s inheritance meant that she could give up work. enabled Julia’s inheritance __________________________________ give up work. 181.- Stupidly, I left my umbrella at home . which I left my umbrella at home _______________________________ thing to do. 182.- We received a warning to stay at home. should We were _______________________________________ stay at home. 183.- You could easily became ill unless you give up smoking. risk If you don’t stop ___________________________________________ ill. 184.- The decorators didn’t leave to much mess when they did the job. without The decorators managed ______________________________________ too much mess. 185.- It’s pointless to worry about someone else’s problems. no There _______________________________________ about someone else’s problems. 186.- According to Valerie, she is a relation of mine. be Valerie claims ______________________________________ to me PAG 163 187.- You think I’m someone else. confusing You are ________________________________________ someone else. 188.- Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late. on Gary prides ______________________________________________ being early. 189.- On this ship passengers can not get onto the bridge. access Passengers have _____________________________________ the bridge of this ship. 190.- What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fissio n? differ How exactly _________________________________________ nuclear fusion ? 191.- An electrical failure was said to be the cause of the fire. blamed They ___________________________________________________ an electrical failure. 192.- It’s all a matter of money , in the end. comes It all _____________________________________________________ in the end. 193.- His smooth manner didn’t deceive us . taken We were ___________________________________________ his smooth manner. 194.- The total came to just under 4000 euros. worked The total ________________________________________________ just under 4000 euros
195.- I haven’t realised yet what winning this race means. sunk It hasn’t _______________________________________________________ won this race. 196.- In the end we had to walk to the railway station. up We ___________________________________________________________ _ to the railway station. PAG. 179 197.- I had only just arrived home when the phone rang. sooner No ________________________________________________________________ the phone rang. 198.- Don’t under any circumstances press this red button. do Whatever ___________________________________________ press this red button. 199.- You can stay with us for a few days. you We can ______________________________________________ for a few days. 200.- Apparently her ex- husband was a terrible gambler . known Her ex- husband is __________________________________________ a terrible gambler. 201.- Tony knew that the answer was after reading the book. read By the time Tony _________________________________________ knew what the answer was. 202.- Our P.M. demanded a political investigation . should Our P.M. ____________________________________________________ a police investigation. 203.- I think a change will do you good. from I think __________________________________________ a change. 204.- My passport needs renewing. to I _________________________________________________ my passport renewed. 205.- Nobody there had heard of Miss Rutherford. who Nobody there ______________________________________________________ 206.- There is something on your mind, isn’t there. about You’re ____________________________________________________ aren’t you?
