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Laura has been learning Russian for approximately seven years. She has been having the same dream every night for the past week. The document provides exercises to transform sentences by using keywords in similar ways to maintain meaning. For example, one exercise asks to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first using the given keyword.

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24656.av 12 - Key-Word Transformation c1-c2

Laura has been learning Russian for approximately seven years. She has been having the same dream every night for the past week. The document provides exercises to transform sentences by using keywords in similar ways to maintain meaning. For example, one exercise asks to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first using the given keyword.

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KEY-WORD TRANSFORMATION – DESTINATION C1-C2 3 It’s about seven years now since Laura started to learn Russian.

learning
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, Laura.................................................................. seven years.
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and 4 Being with the older children soon stopped being frightening when I went to
eight words, including the word given. secondary school. used
Exercise 1. Secondary school was frightening, but I .............with the older children.
1. I never thought that we’d have legal problems. crossed 5. Every night for the past week I have had the same dream. having
It ..........................................that we’d have legal problems. I ................................................................. for a week now.
2. I’ve decided that teaching is not the right profession for me. conclusion 6. I always disliked karate lessons but now I’m starting to enjoy them. used
I’ve ........................that teaching is not the right profession for me. I ..................................... karate lessons, but now I’m starting to.
3. Could you tell me where you were last night, Mr Johnson? account Exercise 4.
Could you..........................your whereabouts last night, Mr Johnson? 1. Don’t you think we should decorate the living room soon? up
4. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. false Isn't it about time ..................................................the living room?
The journalist....................that she was a parent of one of the children. 2. Why should I offer you advice if you won’t listen? use
5. You have to use logic and lateral thinking in equal measure in this job. strike What’s ..................................you advice if you won’t listen?
You have to ................................................. logic and lateral thinking in this job. 3. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behaviour for the better. leaf
6. I didn’t tell Angie because I didn’t want to hurt Eddie’s feelings. consideration Kevin has....................................................he got out of prison.
I didn’t tell Angie.................................................... Eddie. 4. Don’t complain about it to me because it won’t make any difference good
Exercise 2. It’s.............................. it because it won’t make any difference.
1. I’m never going to forget to consider Darren's views when I make a decision again. 5. You only have a short time to do this work, so don’t waste time. clock
account You are................................................................ , so don’t waste time.
That's the last time I ...............................................when I make a decision. 6. When her dream of meeting Kylie came true after so long, Carol couldn’t believe it.
2. I don’t know how on earth she thinks of such brilliant plots for her novels. come reality
How on earth .............................................such brilliant plots for her novels? Carol couldn’t believe it when her dream of meetirg Kylie............after so long.
3. I’m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. impression 7. I often think that Sean is actually his twin brother, Michael. mix
I’m sure Nancy.................................................................. that the party starts at nine. I often...............................................................his twin brother, Michael.
4. Sean, do you know yet what you’re doing this evening? mind 8. Would you like to do what the form teacher does? places
Sean, ................................................ yet what you’re doing this evening? Would you like to ............................ the form teacher?
5. I told Jeanne, thinking that she’d be supportive - how wrong I was! belief Exercise 5.
I told Jeanne.............................that she’d be supportive - how wrong I was! 1. Shona will find out if she has been promoted very soon. just
6. There’s no way that you're staying out all night with your friends, I'm afraid. Shona............................................find out if she has been promoted.
question 2. They will decide very soon whether to close the Paris office. point
Your staying out all night with your friends............................, I'm afraid. They...............................................whether to close the Paris office.
7. I’m glad you now see sense and agree that your parents are right. senses 3. The plan is that I will give a presentation to the board on Friday morning. due
I’m glad ...................................................... and agree that your parents are right. I...............................a presentation to the board on Friday morning.
8. I think you think - wrongly - that this is all a conspiracy against you. 4. Are you going home in a minute? about
misapprehension Are you ...................................................... home?
I think.................................................................that this is all a conspiracy against you. 5. Actually, there won’t be a general election for a while. verge
Exercise 3. Actually, we ..........................................a general election.
1. I started working at eight and I was still working at six in the evening, when you 6. What time do the inspectors arrive tomorrow? due
called. been What time.........................................tomorrow?
When you called,..................................................... ten hours. 7. Keep this a secret. to
2. We often went to the seaside with our grandparents as children. would You are...............................................anyone about this.
Our grandparents........................................... to the seaside as children.
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4. The manager provided the staff with extra training. by
Exercise 6. The....................................................the manager.
1. The government needs to stop this ridiculous bureaucratic system,. put 5. I think someone needs to explain this computer program to me. explaining
The government needs to............this ridiculous bureaucratic system. I think I need............................................................... me.
2. No one except Jake has ever beaten me at a game of chess. only 6. They have been building the new stadium for much longer than they originally
Jake............................................oeat me at a game of chess. estimated. under
3. It’s time we began to sort through these cupboards. start The new stadium...............................for much longer than they originally estimated.
It’s time we ......................through these cupboards. 7. Do you know why they made Craig stay behind after the lesson? to
4. Julie asked for a second’s thinking time before she answered. fust Do you know why...................................... behind after the lesson?
'Could............................... think before I answer?’ asked Julie. 8. Call Lionel and ask him to send the reports up to my office. have
5. I can’t really remember the last time I had a day off. ages Call Lionel and.......................... the reports up to my office.
It feels............................................ I had a day off. Exercise 9.
6. Scry, Alan, but right now I’m rather busy. in 1. Smith gave the ball to Jones just before the referee blew his whistle. by
Sorry. Alan, but at ....................I’m rather busy. Jones..............................Smith just before the referee blew his whistle.
7. They painted the wall very well. made 2. Reports say that ponce have arrested a number of people since the robbery. reported
They.....................................the wall There...............................................a number of arrests since the robbery.
Exercise 7. 3. Try to stay level with the other runners at the start of the race. fall
1. That medicine was very effective and I started to feel better immediately. magic Try.............................................. the other runners at the start of the race.
That medicine............................and I started to feel better immediately. 4. The police have put a barrier around the building to keep people out. cordoned
2. The day started really well when we heard that Bob had been given his own TV The ouilding............................................................... police.
series. flying 5. A friend of ours fixed our car for us. had
The day...............when we heard that Bob had been given his own TV series. We.................................................. our car.
3. Ido like this job, but I sometimes wonder if I've chosen the right career path. again 6. The managing director always likes to welcome new employees on their first day.
I do like this job, but..................... I wonder if I've chosen the right career path. point
4. The headmaster was determined to stop all bullying at the school. end The managing director always.................... new employees on their first day.
The headmaster was determined to...............to all bullying at the school. 7. After a slow start, the audience were soon laughing at the comedian’s jokes. had
5 No one nowadays believes in witches, do they? age After a slow start, the comedian.........................................at his jokes.
No one.......................believes in witches, do they? 8. I just need to finish this work and then I'll call you. way
6. We were just about to leave for the airport when we heard all planes had been I just need to .............................and then I'll call you.
grounded. point Exercise 10.
We were..............for the airport when we heard all planes had been grounded. 1. It's possible that Greg dian’t go to Swansea after all. not
7. I'll just finish this e-mail and then I'll be with you. second Greg............................................ to Swansea after all.
It...........................finish this e-mail and then I'll be with you. 2. It’s quite likely that Sasha was lying about what Doug said. well
8. Ralph would hand in his resignation immediately if he could find a better job. hat Sasha........................................... about what Doug said.
Ralph would hand in his resignation....................if he could find a better job. 3. The most likely situation is that they awarded Grandpa the medal during the war.
Exercise 8. must
1. They made me wait for over 20 minutes on the phone! kept Grandpa................................................during the war.
I ............................................... for over 20 minutes on the phone! 4. I'd be surprised if Derek has already arrived. ought
2. Although people consider Ashley to be a star, she is always friendly towards Derek................................................... yet.
everyone. considered 5. Jake, is it definite that they naven't announced the winner yet? will
Despite..................................., Ashley’s always friendly towards everyone. Jake,.....................................................announced yet?
3. We have had reports that the Prime Minister is making a surprise visit to Syria. be 6. It's highly likely that Stephen was listening. may
The Prime Minister................................a surprise visit to Syria. Stephen.................................... listening.
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7. It’s not possible that Ardrew is half Spanish. be Complete the second sentence so that it has a simi-ar meaning to the first sentence,
Andrew........................................ half Spanish. using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and
eight words, including the word given.
To be continued…
Exercise 1.
1. The red shoes are slightly more expensive than the green ones. quite
ANSWER KEYS
The green shoes...................................................... the red ones.
Exercise 1.
2. Richard is much more committed to the project than Grant seems to be. like
1. never crossed my mind 2. come to/arrived at/reached the conclusion
Grant seems to be ..................................................... to the project.
3. give an account of 4. gave the false impression 5. strike a balance between
3. If you argue about it more, we’ll get to Denver later, the
6. out of consideration for
The...................................................................we’ll get to Denver.
Exercise 2.
4. My new MP3 player was twice the price of yours. expensive
1. forget to take Darren’s views into account/forget to take into account Darren’s
Your MP3 player w as.......................................... mine.
views/forget to take account of Darren’s views
5. England is much bigger than Wales, nowhere
2. does she come up with 3. is still under the impression
Wales.................................................................. England.
4. have you made up your mind/ have you made your mind up
6. Derek is quite a bit more adventurous than his sister, Annabelle. nearly
5. in the (mistaken) belief 6. is out of the question
Annabelle................................................. her brother, Derek.
7. you’ve (now) come to your senses 8. you are under the misapprehension
7. Bigger cities have higher crime rates, the
Exercise 3.
The...................................................................the crime rate.
1. I had been working for 2. would often take us
8. Their first album was considerably more successful than their second. near
3. has been learning Russian for about 4. soon got used to being
Their second album............................................. their first
5. have been having the same dream 6. never used to enjoy
Exercise 2.
Exercise 4.
1. Despite having looked for it everywhere, Donald never found his contact lens. he
1. we did up 2. the use of me/my offering 3. turned over a new leaf since
Even........................ for it everywhere, Donald never found his contact lens.
4. no good complaining to me about 5. working against the clock
2. The stadium won’t be ready for the Olympics whether they start building tomorrow
6. became a reality 7. mix Sean up with /mix up Sean with
or not. even
8. change places with/swap places with/trade places with
The stadium won't be ready for the Olympics............................ building tomorrow.
Exercise 5.
3. The electricians are on strike but the BBC is still broadcasting. spite
1. is just about to 2. are (just) on the point of deciding
The BBC is still broadcasting.................................the electricians are on strike.
3. am due to give 4. (just) about to go
4. Although no one gave us an invitation, we were still able to get into the club. given
5. aren’t on the verge of (having) 6. are the inspectors due (to arrive)
We were still able to get into the club in ................................. an invitation.
7. not to tell
5. Doris couldn't finish the crossword despite really trying hard. might
Exercise 6.
Try ....................................................., Doris couldn't finish the crossword.
1. put an end to/put a stop to 2. is the only person ever to/is the only one ever to
6. Although Sarah shouted loudly, she wasn't able to get the audience to pay attention.
3. made a start (on/at) sorting 4. I just take a second to/you just give me a second to
might
5. like (it’s been) ages since/like it was ages ago when 6. this moment in time
However....................., Sarah wasn’t able to get the audience to pay attention.
7. made a good job of painting
7. I couldn't persuade Tim in spite ot my begging him to come with us. as
Exercise 7.
Much......................................., I couldn't persuade Tim to come with us.
1. worked like magic 2. got off to a flying start 3. (every) now and again
8. Despite our being late, we didn't think for a second we wouldn’t make it on time.
4. put an end/bring an end 5. in this day and age 6. (just) on the point of leaving
though
7. will (only/just) take me a second to 8. at the drop of a hat
Late................................, we didn't think for a second we wouldn't make it on time.

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Exercise 3. Rarely............................................... a plane ticket at the last minute.
1 Spending two weeks in hospital was very different from lying on the beach! cry 7. They didn’t asK me anything about my plans for the summer. question
Spending two weeks in hospital was................................lying on the beach! Not.................................................. about my plans for the summer.
2. The medicine should start working soon. benefits 8. There is no situation in which we will allow the management to lower wages. no
You should.................................................................. soon. Under............................................. the management to lower wages.
3. I just did what the sergeant ordered me to do, sir. acting Exercise 6.
I ..................................................................., sir. 1. I’d like to remind you that there are no circumstances in which employees are
4. I had no idea everyone would react so violently to my suggestion. cause allowed to leave early.
I had no idea I .............................................. by suggesting that.
5. Don't you think you should be a bit more respectful to them, Edward? treat I’d like to rerrvnd you that...............employees allowed to leave early.
Don’t you think you should.................................................. , Edward? 2. I wouldn’t confront the manager if I were you. horns
6. Alan’s got food poisoning. taken I wouldn’t ...................................the manager if I were you.
Alan......................................................... food poisoning. 3. Passengers can only ooard the plane when all bags have been checked. after
Exercise 4. Only..........................................................board the plane.
1. That’s the impressionist the audience didn’t like. badly 4. The website woulan’t ailow me to access certain pages. denied
That’s the impressionist.................................. the audience. The website .................................................certain pages.
2. He was arrested when they caught him driving a stolen vehicle. act 5. The kids dived straight into the pool when we arrived. had
Being........................................a stolen vehicle, he was arrested. No .............................................. the k.ds dived into the pool.
3. Where we live now is nothing like Coventry city centre, where we used to live. cry 6. A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. authority
Where we live now is ..........................Coventry city centre, where we used to live. I .......................................that the local newspaper is going to shut down.
4. The price of prescriptions will increase tomorrow. effect 7. There was so much concern about the situation that the police were called. so
The price of prescriptions will increase.............................. tomorrow. The police were called,........................................ there.
5. I can’t understand why anyone would want to commit suicide, can you? own 8. Why do you think you are allowed to criticise me like that? gives
I can’t understand why anyone would want to ....................., can you? What do you think.............................to criticise me like that?
6. You’re going to enjoy tonight! treat Exercise 7.
You’re ....................................tonight! 1. There’s not that much difference between irony and sarcasm. line
7. Honestly, it was impossible not to laugh when Mrs Harrison slipped in the corridor, There’s ..................................................... between irony and sarcasm.
face 2. I sincerely promise you that I'm telling you the truth. bottom
Honestly,...................... was impossible when Mrs Harrison slipped in the corridor. I promise yo u ............................................that I’m telling you the truth.
8. The parents of that girl are furious about her expulsion. arms 3. As far as I know, no one’s talking about you behind your back. best
That's the g irl................................... about her expulsion. To.................................., no one’s talking about you behind your back.
Exercise 5. 4. Maybe I didn’t explain exactly what I mean - our relationship is over! clear
1. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. cleared Maybe I didn't.............................................. - our relationship is over!
Only when.................................................................. start decorating. 5. I’m finding it difficult to cope with all the work I have to do. top
2. The phone rang again as soon as I put it down. had All the work I have to do ................................................. me.
Hardly.................................................................. it rang again. 6. I don’t feel guilty at all, Mary. clear
3. The Watsons moved to London and very soon after they decided to get divorced. had I ............................................... , Mary.
No sooner............................................. they decided to get divorced. 7. Our detectives are determined to find out exactly what happened in this case. bottom
4. I had no idea the manager wanted to see me to tire me. realise Our detectives are determined to................................................ this case.
Little.................................................. the manager wanted to see me to fire me. 8. I’m afraid your grandmother got worse during the night. turn
5. I was told about the website by Charlie. who I’m afraid your grandmother............................ during the night.
It ............................................ me about the website.
6. Buying a plane ticket at tne last minute isn’t often possible. to
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Exercise 8. Pete asked.................................................. at four o’clock.
1. After working for six hours, I finally managed to finish the report. in 3 ‘Have you been talking on the phone all evening, Tim?’ asked his dad. if
I finally.................................... the report after working for six hours. Tim’s dad asked............................................ on the phone all evening.
2. Oscar is qualified to teach Russian because he has a degree in it. to 4. ‘Are you all coming tomorrow?’ Fiona asked us. whether
Oscar’s Russian degree................................... the language. Fiona asked................................................................day.
3. I couldn’t believe it when they suggested that I should speak to the head teacher 5. ‘Doesn’t Jerry live near you anymore?’ asked Dominic. me
about the problem. Dominic asked whether..................................... any more.
nominated 6. ‘Shall I send you an e-mail about it, Trevor?’ asked Kevin. him
I couldn’t believe it when they....................... to the head teacher about the problem. Kevin asked...............................................an e-mail about it.
4. I shared a bedroom with my brothers when I was young and I quite liked it. like 7. ‘Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo?' said Robert. offered
I used..................................... a bedroom with my brothers when I was young. Robert.........................................................the dishes.
5 Tim resolved that he would stay out of trouble when he left prson. to 8. ‘Do we really have to go to bed right now?’ Toby asked his parents. did
On being released from prison, Tim resolved........................ trouble again. Toby asked his parents.........................................go to bed right then.
6. Are you sorry that you invited Liam to join us on the trip? regret
Do .................................................. Liam to join us on the trip?
7. The arrangement is that you are staying with Mr and Mrs Andrews. for
We......................................................... with Mr and Mrs Andrews.
8. What was your inspiration for creating such a fantastic character in your new novel? To be continued…
to
What.................................................. such a fantastic character in your new novel?
Exercise 9.
1. Austin and his father are very similar, aren’t they? after
Austin....................................................................., doesn’t he?
2. I realised that I was standing outside the house I was looking for. myself
I .................................................................... outside the house I was looking for.
3. I was surprised Sarah couldn’t do the maths problem because it was very easy. play
The maths problem............................, and I was surprised Sarah couldn’t do it.
4. Chris's interests are completely different from mine. common
I don’t ...................................................................Chris.
5. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. free
Retirement ............................... more time with my grandchildren.
6. When I met my cousin from America for the first time, we really liked each other
straight away. house
My cousin and I .............................................. when we first met.
7. Do you want to go to the cinema this evening? like
Do you..............................................to the cinema this evening?
8. I left my last job because I didn’t really agree with my manager's approach. eye
I left my last job because I ...................................... with my manager.
Exercise 10. Núi Ngoc Lĩnh, Kontum, Việt Nam
1 ‘Will you come with me to the concert next Thursday?' Andrea asked Gareth. go
Andrea asked Gareth if .........................to the concert the following Thursday.
2 ‘Does the train get in at four o’clock?' asked Pete.
whether
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5. Jerry lived near me/Jerry lives near me 6. Trevor if (/whether) he should send him
7. offered to (help Carlo) do 8. if (/whether) they really did have to

ANSWER KEYS
Exercise 1.
1. are not quite as expensive as 2. nothing like as committed as Richard (is)
3. more you argue about it, the later 4. half as expensive as
5. is nowhere near as big as 6. isn’t nearly as adventurous as/ isn’t nearly so adventurous as Exercise 8.
7. bigger the city, the higher 8 was nowhere near as successful a 1. was kept waiting 2. being considered a star
Exercise 2.
1. though he (had) looked 2. even if they start 3. in spite of the fact (that) 3. is reported to be making/is said to be making/has been reported to be making
4. spite of (our) not being given/ 5 as he might 6 loudly she might have shouted 4. staff were/was provided with extra training by
7. as I begged (him to) 8. though we were 5. this computer program explaining to 6. has been under construction
Exercise 3. 7. Craig was made to stay/they got Craig to stay 8. have him send
1. a far cry from 2. feel the benefits of the memcine/see the benefits of the medicine
3. was just acting on the sergeant’s orders
Exercise 9.
4. would cause such a violent reaction 5. treat them with a bit more respect 1. was given the ball by 2. are reported to have been 3. not to fall behind
Exercise 4. 4. has been cordoned off by 5. had a friend of ours fix 6. makes a point of welcoming
1 who /that went down badly with / who /that was received badly by 7. soon had the audience laughing 8. get this work out of the way
2. caught in the act of driving 3. a far cry from 4. with effect from Exercise 10.
5. take their own life 6. in for a treat 7. keeping a straight
8. whose parents are up in arms 1. may not have been/gone/might not have been/gone
Exercise 5. 2. may well have been lying/might well have been lying
1. I had cleared the spare room could I 2. had I put the phone down when 3. must have been awarded the medal
3. had the Watsons moved to London than 4. did I realise (that) 4. ought not to have arrived
5. was Charlie who told 6. is it possible to buy
7. one (single) question did they ask me/a (single) question did they ask me
5. will the winner definitely not have been
8. no circumstances will we allow 6. may well have been
Exercise 6. 7. couldn’t be/can’t be
1. under no circumstances are 2. lock horns with
3. after all bags have been checked can passengers 4. denied me access to
5. sooner had we arrived than 6. have it on good authority/got it on good authority
7. so much concern about the situation was 8. gives the right
Exercise 7.
1. a fine line 2. from the bottom of my heart 3. the best of my knowledge
4. make myself clear/make it clear/make (clear) exactly what I mean (clear)
5. is getting on top of 6. have (got) a (completely) clear conscience
7. get to the bottom of 8. took a turn for the worse
Exercise 8.
1. succeeded in finishing 2. qualifies him to teach 3 nominated me to speak
4. to quite like sharing 5. not to get into/never to get into 6. you regret inviting
7. have arranged for you to stay have made arrangements for you to stay 8. inspired you to create
Exercise 9.
1. takes after his father 2. found myself standing 3. was child’s play
4. have anything in common with / have much in common with /
have any interests in common with 5. will free me (up) to spend
6. got on like a house on fire 7. feel like going 8. didn’t really see eye to eye
Exercise 10.
1. he would go with her 2. whether the train got in
3. (him) if he’d been talking 4. us whether we were all coming the following (/next) /
us whether we were all going the following (/next)
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