For Questions 25-30 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.

You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.

Here is an example (0).

Example:
(0) John does not intend to retire yet.
intention
John has …no intention of retiring … yet.

1. After being fired from his Job, John felt he needed to take time to think about his situation.
stock
After being fired from his Job, John felt he needed to ……………………………..his situation.

2. Jack was arrested for careless driving, but Harry used his influence to get him out of trouble.
pulled
Jack was arrested for careless driving, but Harry ……………………. to get him out of trouble.

3. If the new law is introduced, many small companies will be put out of business.
down
If the new law is introduced, many small companies will have ………………………………….

4. The government has adopted a firm position against racism and xenophobia.
stand
The government has .................................................against racism and xenophobia.

5. I was giving a speech when someone's mobile phone rang, and I forgot what I was saying.
train
I was giving a speech when someone's mobile phone rang, and I......................................

6. I think our neighbours have gone a bit too far with their Christmas decorations this year.
top
I think our neighbours’ Christmas decorations ............................................ this year.

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7. I was very angry with the referee and had to stop myself from punching him in the face.
short
I was very angry with the referee and .................................................... him in the face.

8. Our company cannot accept the agreement as it is now written, Said the CEO.
as
The CEO said that their company could..................................................................stood.

9. The world needs to rely less on fossil fuels and increase the use of renewable forms of energy.
reduce
The world needs to ............................................. fossil fuels and increase the use of renewable
forms of energy.

10. At the beginning he was opposed to the changes, but I talked to him and he eventually
became more reasonable.
sense
At the beginning he was opposed to the changes, but I eventually managed to
talk ………………………................him.

11. It was surprising how fast the project had come together, but we still had a long way to go.
by
We were ......................................................................... shape, but we still had a long way to go.

12. There are loads of get-rick-quick books on the internet, but that’s not necessarily a good
thing.
plethora
There ............................. get-rick-quick books on the internet, but that’s not necessarily a good
thing.

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13. The coach didn’t beat around the bush and gave concise and relevant answers to the
questions.
to
The coach’s answers to the questions were concise ............................................ point.

14. After his gap year working in conservation projects, he went on to study Natural Sciences
at Cambridge University.
proceeded
After his gap year working in conservation projects, .................................. Natural Sciences at
Cambridge University.

15.There is fear that the latest tax increase on sales will result in a sharp downturn in spending
over coming months.
raised
The latest tax increase on sales ....................................a sharp downturn in spending over
coming months.

16. John, if you threaten Sophia again, you will have to deal with me. Said Charlie
reckon
Charlie said to John that if he threatened Sophia again, he .................................................with.

17. Although his father is a very well-known singer, Enrique Iglesias became a celebrity himself
through his own efforts and talents.
in
Enrique Iglesias’ father is a very well-known singer, but he became a celebrity
himself ..................... right.

18. I didn’t at any time try to talk him into leaving the company.
persuade
At ............................................................................ to leave the company.

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19. In order to restore growth and employment in our country, we need a change in policy.
are
There needs to ……………………………………………………. to restore growth and employment in our
country.

20. I think James probably forgot to invite me to his birthday party.

may
I think James ………………………………………………… invite me to his birthday party.

21. For Paul, telling the truth is important only to the degree that it helps him to achieve his
goals.
insofar
Paul tells the .......................................... as it helps him to achieve his goals.

22. In the days before computers, not many people knew how to type.
advent
Hardly ............................................................................................. of computers.

23. On paper, the agreement looks good, but we still have to see the detail.
face
The agreement looks good on...................................,.................seen the detail yet.

24. Adam’s comments in the meeting were totally inappropriate and may cause him problems.
line
Adam’s comments in the meeting were ............................ and may cause him problems.

25. Our team gave pretty much everything they had, but we failed to win a game that on paper
was supposed to be an easy one.
short
Our team gave pretty much everything they had, but we ..................................... a game that
on paper was supposed to be an easy one.

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26. He started studying French because he thought that that would help him find a better job.
hope
He started studying French ............................ finding a better job.

27. It is thought that he had knowledge of CPR and could therefore save her.
conversant
He is thought ..................................................... CPR and could therefore save her.

28. Alex has an impressive knowledge of computer programming.

breadth
The ................................................................. computer programming is impressive.
29. When he saw that we were in trouble, he didn’t hesitate to help us.
in
When he saw that we were in trouble, he just ......................... help us.

30. Abby criticized Damian for calling her out on her behaviour, but at the same time said she
wouldn’t mind it if he asked her out.
breath
Abby criticized Damian for calling her out on her behaviour, but ................................. said she
wouldn’t mind it if he asked her out.

31. I thought the maths exam was going to be very difficult, but it actually was a walk in the
park.
through
I thought the maths exam was going to be very difficult, but I ....................................it.

32. When he started using my computer without asking, I had to tell him very firmly not to do
it again.
put
When he started using my computer without asking, I ........................................... down.

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33. In London, he bought a car similar to the one he had when he was living in Dublin.
along
In London, he bought a car .............................. the one he had when he was living in Dublin.

34. You can trust neither a salesman nor a politician.

as
You have just as many reasons to ...................................... a politician.

35. Lionel Messi is an outstanding sportsman and his country is proud of him.
credit
Lionel Messi is an outstanding sportsman and ................................... country.

36. I tactfully refused her offer to go out for dinner in order to avoid offending her.
not
I tactfully refused her offer to go out for dinner so that she .............................offence.

37. He is a successful entrepreneur who has many celebrities as clients.

counts
He is a successful entrepreneur who ............................................................... his clients.

38. She said she wanted to divorce him, but eventually didn’t do it.
it
She said she wanted to divorce him, but didn’t go ............................................ end.

39. In the 2010 World Cup, the Spanish national team performed better than ever before and
won the championship.
themselves
In the 2010 World Cup, the Spanish national team........................................, the championship.

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40. Although the earthquake happened months ago, it seems that little has been done to repair
the damage yet.
have
It’s been months since the earthquake, but ................................................... yet to repair the
damage.

41. Ever since I got by grades in school, my parents have been hard on me.
giving
Ever since I got bad grades in school, my parents ................................................... time.

42. John insulted the CEO in the meeting, so there is a good chance he will be dismissed.
likelihood
John will ..................................................................... insulting the CEO in the meeting.

43. The pay increase they offered was roughly what I was expecting.
line
The pay increase they offered was ................................ what I was expecting.

44. My car is acting up again - I’ll have the mechanic have a look at it.
have
My car is acting up again - I´ll take it to the garage ........................................ at.

45. If you feel like going shopping or for a drink, the city centre is within walking distance from
the hotel.
mood
Should ...........................................a drink or for shopping, the hotel is within walking distance
from the city centre.

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46. Despite having to deal with increasing criticism from the media, the actor maintained his
calm and handled the situation very well.
face
His calm attitude …………………………………….. increasing criticism from the media, helped the
actor to handle the situation very well.

47. Some employers nowadays seem to discriminate against people because of their age.
write
Some employers nowadays seem to ……………………………… basis of their age.

48. The costs of housing, healthcare and education have risen fast, but salaries have not done
so at the same rate.
kept
Salaries haven't .......................................... costs of housing, healthcare and education.

49. The burglar got into the building by pretending to be a plumber.

as
The burglar got into the building by .................................... plumber.

50. I want to buy a new car, but I’m going to postpone it until I get a promotion at work.
hold
I'm..................................................... a new car until I get a promotion at work.

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1. take stock of
2. pulled a few/some strings
3. to shut/close down
4. taken a (firm) stand/line
5. lost my train of thought.
6. are (way) over the top
7. stopped short of punching
8. not accept the agreement as it
9. reduce its reliance on
10.(some) sense into him.
11.surprised by how fast the project had taken
12.‘s/is a plethora of
13.and to the
14.he proceeded to study
15.has raised fears of
16.would have him to reckon
17.in his own
18.no time did I try to persuade him
19.be a change in policy if we are
20.have neglected to/ forgotten to
21.truth only insofar
22.anyone/anybody knew how to type before the advent
23.the face of it, but we haven’t
24.totally out of line
25.came up short in
26.in (the)hope of
27.to have been conversant with
28.breadth of Alex’s knowledge of
29.dived in to
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30.in the same breath
31.actually breezed/sailed through
32.had to put my foot
33.along the lines of
34.not trust/distrust a salesman as
35.a credit to his
36.would not take (any)
37.counts many celebrities among
38.through with it in the
39.excelled/outdid/surpassed themselves, winning/to win/and won
40.little seems to have been done
41.have been giving me a hard
42.in all likelihood be dismissed for
43.in line with
44.to have/get it looked
45.you be in the mood for
46.in the face of
47.write people off on the
48.kept up with the rising/ fast-rising
49.posing as a
50.going to hold off buying

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