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FOREWORD This ebook will help you get better at doing key word transformation exercises. It contains 50 of the most difficult-to-paraphrase sentences at C2 level. The exercises in this ebook have been chosen by looking at the most common mistakes made by students who were preparing themselves to take the Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency examination. In the key word transformation task, your knowledge of C2 vocabulary and grammar is tested. You have to show command of advanced phrases, phrasal verbs , idioms, adjectives, nouns, collocations, etc., to pass this part of the exam. Do not forget that at C2 level you may often have to make more than one change in the transformed sentence , such as using a set expression as well as a change from active to passive. Always remember to include the key word and not to change the form of the word. Use between 3 and 8 words (including the key word) - no more, no fewer. Remember that contractions count as two words. It is always advisable to make a list of the new words, phrases, idioms, etc., you come across so that you can remember them in the future.
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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.
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When it comes to persuasive communication, it is very important to listen actively. CRUCIAL Active ....................................................... a more persuasive communicator.
2. The player’s three-game suspension was caused by an incident in yesterday's game. LED An incident in yesterday's game .................................................... three games.
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They lost the last game of the season partly because losing the ball in dangerous positions. CONTRIBUTED Losing the ball in dangerous positions ................................................................ the last game of the season.
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16. We have taken to going to the cinema on Saturdays. HABIT We ....................................................................... going to the cinema on Saturdays.
17. The theft of the painting was not noticed until the cleaning staff arrived at the museum in the morning. LIGHT The theft of the painting ...................................................... the cleaning staff arrived at the museum in the morning.
18. It is the responsibility of the government to make Brexit work for Britain. ONUS The .............................................................. to make Brexit work for Britain.
19. If I were offered a job abroad, I wouldn’t think twice about taking it. JUMP Were ....................................................................at the chance.
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24. When I think of Paris, the first think that comes into my head is the Eiffel tower. SPRINGS The first thing......................................... when I think of Paris is the Eiffel tower.
25. They did nothing but talk about the ceremony all day. RABBIT All ........................................................ about the ceremony all day.
26. You couldn’t tell by looking at his face what he was thinking. INDICATION His face ...................................................what he was thinking.
27. Jack and I obviously think very differently from one another. WAVELENGTH Jack and I are ...................................................................., as you can see.
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32. A sharp rise in online shopping is threatening the survival of small businesses. UNDER Small businesses’ ............................................... a sharp rise in online shopping.
33. I regret now spending so much money on that car. SPLASHED I wish now............................................................ so much money on that car
34. Thieves broke into the house thinking they’d find jewellery , but there was none. BELIEF Thieves broke into the house ...................................................... was jewellery inside.
35. In the end he realised he was being unreasonable and admitted his mistake. SENSES He eventually .....................................................................................made a mistake.
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ANSWERS 1. listening is crucial to being/becoming 2. led to the player being suspended for 3. contributed to their/them being defeated in 4. gone through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch of 5. it comes to running Susan is more resilient 6. time you pulled yourself together 7. (of) his suggestions were dismissed as not (being) 8. had difficulty (in) coming up 9. had every confidence (that) they were able 10. love of gardening , Aileen would never have become love of gardening , Aileen would not have become love of gardening , Aileen wouldn’t have become 11. It is not deemed bad 12. took a toll on his 13. the face of it, his suggestion for making 14. explanation was ever given for the rejection of 15. only time will tell how willing 16. have got into/developed/acquired the habit of 17. only came to light when/once/after
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