CAE TRANSFORMATIONS (M.

VINCE SELECTION)

T1A

3 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the
meaning stays the same.

0 In my country all adults are obliged to vote.

obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1 Whose shoe is this?

belong
Who _________________________________________________________ to?

2 Ive been too ill to do any work since Monday.

day
Monday was the _____________________________________ enough to work.

3 After a good sleep Tim started to feel better.

once
Tim started to feel better _________________________________ a good sleep.

4 We havent eaten out for ages.

last
Its been __________________________________________________ ate out.

5 Ive never lived in any other house.

all
Ive lived ____________________________________________________ life.

6 He used to spend the whole of Saturday morning washing his car.

would
Every Saturday ______________________________________ washing his car.

7 My new working hours enable me to be with my children for longer in

the evening.
mean
My new working hours ________________________________________ more time
with my children in the evening.

8 Until then Id never seen Richard get angry.

first
That is _______________________________________ seen Richard get angry.

9 Luca was my first experience of true love.

never
Until I _______________________________________________ truly in love.
10 Try the new system a few times and youll become familiar with it.
used
Youll ___________________________________ youve tried it a few times.

T2A

4 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the
meaning stays the same.

0 In my country all adults are obliged to vote.

obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1 But for the intervention of his bodyguards, the President might have
been hurt.
intervened
If __________________________________________ he might have been hurt.

2 For a bike thats two years old, its in very good condition.
even
The bikes in very good condition, ___________________________________ two
years old.

3 I really wish I had gone to university.

deeply
I _______________________________________________ going to university.

4 The entire staff demanded Kens immediate reinstatement.

be
The entire staff demanded ___________________________________________
immediately.

5 I just want you to know that, whatever happens, your mum and I will
always be there for you.
come
I just want you to know that, ________________________________________ , your
mum and I will always be there for you.

T3A

3 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the
meaning stays the same.

0 In my country all adults are obliged to vote.

obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.
1 It might turn cold, so take a jumper.
case
Take a jumper _______________________________________________ cold.

2 Although it was a lovely morning, rain was forecast for the afternoon.
may
It _________________________________________ a lovely morning, but rain was
forecast for the afternoon.

3 Im sure that Carol will be there; she never misses a disco trip.
bound
Carol _______________________________________ there; she never misses a disco
trip.

4 Perhaps he didnt call in at the restaurant, as arranged.

might
He ___________________________________ in at the restaurant, as arranged.

5 Its impossible for Keith to have finished the painting already.

possibly
Keith ___________________________________ finished the painting already.

6 Is it possible that you left it on the bus by mistake?

made
Do you think you ___________________________________ and left it on the bus?

7 The pay dispute took several weeks of negotiations to resolve.

only
It was ________________________________________ lasting several weeks that
the pay dispute was resolved.

8 It is very important that you never press this button.

must
On no _________________________________________________ be pressed.

9 The hostages were never actually harmed by the kidnappers.

ever
At no ________________________________________________ the hostages.

10 You were two hours late, and, if thats not bad enough, you woke us
all up with your noise.
but
Not only ___________________________________________ you also woke us all up
with your noise.

T4A

3 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the
meaning stays the same.
0 The racers were told to stay on the pavement and not run on the
road.
against
The racers were told that running on the road was against the rules.

1 Rumours say that the Prime Minister is about to resign.

be
The Prime Minister is _______________________________________ point of
resigning.

2 I was pleased to learn that Helens search for a place at university

was successful.
managed
I was pleased to learn that _____________________________________ a place at
university.

3 Go on! I bet youre too scared to jump off that wall.

dare
Go on! I _________________________________________________ that wall.

4 After missing two lessons, John found it difficult to follow what the
teacher was saying.
struggled
After missing two lessons, John ______________________________________
explanations.

5 The baby no longer has a bottle of milk before going to bed.

stopped
The baby ___________________________________________ a bottle of milk before
going to bed.

6 Jills parents were really pleased when Jill got 90% in her maths test.
pleased
Jill got 90% in her Maths test, ____________________________________ her
parents.

7 Under-age drinking is a problem that concerns us very much.

concerned
We are _______________________________________ of under-age drinking.

8 Paul, why dont you take a day off and come shopping with me? said
Eva.
that
Eva suggested _____________________________________ shopping with her.

9 4,000 jobs are to be cut at Barrant Ltd, according to an

announcement today.
announced
Today, Barrant Ltd _____________________________________ of 4,000 jobs.
10 Joyce, let me carry your suitcase for you I insist, said Henry.
on
Henry _____________________________________________ suitcase for her.

T5A

3 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the
meaning stays the same.

0 In my country all adults are obliged to vote.

obligatory
In my country voting is obligatory for all adults.

1 I wont stand for rudeness in this school.

students
I wont allow _________________________________________ in this school.

2 I cant eat my food with all this talk about being sick.
putting
All this talk about being sick ________________________________________ my
food.

3 I should draw your attention to the fact that Lynn is no longer

responsible for overseas sales.
point
Can I just _________________________________________ Lynn is no longer
responsible for overseas sales.

4 Dont worry, I will do the ironing, but not just yet.

done
Dont worry, I will _________________________________________ , but not just yet.

5 I went to see a financial adviser as I was thinking I might change my

insurance policies.
view
I went to see a financial adviser ______________________________________
possibly changing my insurance policies.

6 My tennis is distinctly rusty; I simply dont have the time to practise

any more.
practice
My tennis is distinctly rusty; Im really _______________________________ , you
know.

7 Prisoners here are regularly visited by their families to boost their

morale.
basis
Prisoners here get family visits _______________________________________ to
boost their morale.

8 Roger is eligible for early retirement.

entitled
Roger _________________________________________ take early retirement.

9 Great to hear about your new job, Sue congratulations! said Mike.
congratulated
Mike ___________________________________________ getting her new job.

10 I really like the idea of going to Sri Lanka lets do it!

appeals
The idea of going to Sri Lanka _____________________________________ lets do
it!

T1A

5 Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

Mature Students
The British government recently made 20 million available to mature students,
(0) that is students who have already begun their working life, and (1) ____________
not take the normal route of university immediately after school. The mature students
gap (2) ____________ leaving school and matriculating into university can be
(3) ____________ from three to 50 years time spent working, having children,
travelling (4) ____________ whatever. Among (5) ____________ are those whose
teenage rebellions took them too (6) ____________ away from a life of study, and
equally those whose mid-life crises (7) ____________ led them to contemplate a return
to the world of academia. In (8) ____________ of the new grants, returning to
education remains a huge strain on the finances, all the (9) ____________ so for those
with dependants. Many are obliged to take out loans, adding to a burden of debt already
accumulating steadily from their busy adult lives.

Certain institutions are more welcoming than others, but even Oxford and
Cambridge have now (10) ____________ their doors to mature entrants. Indeed, these
(11) ____________ traditional of universities, with their one-to-one supervisions,
(12) ____________ ideal for mature students. The criteria for entrance also suit mature
students; other universities require high grades in A levels from school, a point (13)
____________ disadvantages most mature students, whereas Oxford and Cambridge
have their (14) ____________ entrance exams. Cambridge actually boasts the only
university college in Europe which takes only female mature students, Lucy Cavendish
College. The lecturers there say (15) ____________ prefer teaching mature students
because they have made great personal sacrifices just to be there, and so tend to bring a
real passion to their work.

T2A
5 Complete the letter by writing one word in each gap.

Letter from the Assistant Director

After due consideration of your case, following your ten-day suspension from duty, the
management has decided to renew your employment for a further two months, at the
end of which your situation (0) will again be reviewed. In (1) ____________ to this
decision we have (2) ____________ into account your personal circumstances, namely
the stress (3) ____________ by your girlfriends departure.

We would warn you that (4) ____________ there is a large-scale improvement in your
performance and attitude, we will have no alternative (5) ____________ to terminate
your employment.
Your time of arrival will be closely monitored, as great importance is now
attached to your punctuality. You are (6) ____________ to arrive before 9am, and (7)
____________ it be deemed (8) ____________ by your boss, you will have to report
personally to her each morning.
If it was (9) ____________ for your decent record during your initial trial period, when
you impressed your boss and co-workers, we would not be giving you this further
chance.
It (10) ____________ sincerely hoped that you will rise to this challenge and emerge
successfully from this trial period.

T3A

4 Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

(0) Little did I realise just (1) ____________ hard the war and subsequent economic
hardship had hit this once most prosperous of towns. Hardly had I arrived in the town
centre from the airport (2) ____________ I was approached by two hungry-looking
young boys begging for money. I duly obliged, with what little change I had in my
pocket, but (3) ____________ rather alarmed me was to see the public indifference to
(4) ____________ obvious plight, something that (5) ____________ have been
inconceivable (6) ____________ I last knew this town, in better times, twenty years
ago. At that time the citizens (7) ____________ famous for their togetherness and
community spirit, and allowing two penniless boys to go hungry
(8) ____________ possibly have happened.

At the waterfront, scene of so (9) ____________ great classical music concerts over the
years, police were out in force. Apparently, a man had been shot in a caf, the casual
victim of a gang feud. In case anyone (10) ____________ doubt their intent, the
uniformed men patrolled menacingly, guns at the ready. Only (11) ____________ much
checking of documents (12) ____________ I allowed into the area, one of my favourite
old haunts. Over a coffee and brioche, I looked out onto the waterfront, and an uneasy
calm descended on the place, as (13) ____________ the shooting incident was only the
prelude to something worse. I learned that violent retribution was expected from the
mans gang, at (14) ____________ point I beat a hasty retreat, to the relative safety of
my hotel room. There I wished, prayed, for a return to the old days (15) ____________
the only guns I ever saw were in the museum and the only drugs you heard of were sold
in pharmacies.
T4A

4 Complete the article by writing one word in each gap.

Anna Bancroft (0) looked down at the speedometer on her handlebars. She was
(1) ____________ 42 kph with ease and knew that she was in great shape for the
National Triathlon Championships that weekend. But she (2) ____________ made the
competition the next moment she was flying across the windscreen of a sports car.
Anna woke up in hospital and (3) ____________ not feel anything in her legs. The
doctors (4) ____________ her worst fears; she was paralysed from the waist down and
would be confined to a wheelchair for the (5) ____________ of her life. She would
never be (6) ____________ to cycle again. But Anna was a person of the utmost
resolve. She was determined not to (7) ____________ her disability prevent her from
racing. (8) ____________ she couldnt compete in her beloved triathlon, she would do
swimming and wheelchair racing instead. As soon as she had
(9) ____________ from the trauma of her accident, Anna began a programme of light
training in the swimming pool, encouraged by her friends from the triathlon club.

Now, two years on, Anna is considered to (10) ____________ one of the leading
wheelchair athletes in the country. Recently she was selected to (11) ____________
Britain at the European Athletics Championships. Annas punishing training schedule
(12) ____________ getting up at 6.30 to get a couple of hours training in before work
(she does mornings only as a receptionist at a doctors surgery). It is a life that she
wouldnt (13) ____________ up for anything. Its no good (14) ____________ back
and brooding over my past life, she says. Im in a rush to enjoy the rest of my life, and
the one thing I (15) ____________ stand is wasting time.

T5A

5 Put one suitable preposition in each gap of the text.

Performance Review Summary

David feels that he has grown (0) in confidence during his first year with the company,
although he admits to occasionally feeling (1) ________ pressure to work faster. He
sometimes finds it difficult to deal with external clients who phone him. David
recognises the need to acquire more experience (2) ________ computer database
systems and has agreed to attend training sessions.

David is aware (3) ________ the roles of others in his department and how their work
relates (4) ________ his own. He describes himself as being (5) ________ good terms
with his colleagues.

David would like to become more involved (6) ________ the running of the staff social
programme. It was suggested that he contact Carla Lopez.
David understands that he will be eligible (7) ________ a pay rise next March,
depending (8) ________ his performance during the coming year. Any pay rise would
only come (9) ________ effect from March, as the terms of his contract specify his
current salary for a period of eighteen months.
It was agreed that David has applied himself well (10) _________ his job, and that his
manager is happy with his progress to date.