Part 4

Relationships

1

Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box.

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1. The controversy caused by his statement shows no of abating. 2. There’s usually no in striking up a conversation with someone on a train, but you should keep your voice down so as not to bother other passengers. 3. When you are self-employed, there is no such as free time. 4. There is no I’m apologising to him. I’ve done nothing wrong. 5. It’s no trying to tidy up. My flatmate will have the place in a mess again in no time. 6. It’s no having to work in the same office as her. You have to watch your words all the time. 7. It came as no to hear that the couple were going through a bad patch, but they seem to be over it now. 8. It’s no that you liked my neighbour. She’s such good company.

2

Rewrite the sentences, starting with the expressions in brackets. 1. There was never a mention of a conflict. AT NO POINT 2. This was the first time I had come across the term ‘mindfulness’. NEVER BEFORE 3. If you ever happen to see your former colleague, tell her I’m asking after her. SHOULD YOU 4. The reunion had only just begun when the fire alarm went off. HARDLY Sample - Not for sale . . . .

5. In comparison to our ancestors, we eat more sugar and salt and our diet also induces more acid. NOT ONLY

. 6. If I’d known how stubborn my teammate could be, I would never have tried to persuade him. HAD

7. I put forward the proposal and it was accepted immediately. NO SOONER

. 8. Providing role models for children can inspire them to study and may also mean that they achieve more in life. NOT ONLY

Exam facts

• In this part, there are six questions. • Each part has an initial sentence, a key word and a second sentence consisting of only the beginning and end. • You have to complete the second sentence so it means the same as the initial sentence using the key word.

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3 Exam task For questions 1–6, 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 six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 The politician is not as popular now after the recession. DECLINED The politician’s popularity declined as a result of the recession. 1. The changes to the club had no effect on its existing members. CONSEQUENCE The changes to the club its existing members. 2. We need to completely overhaul the terms for new users. THOROUGH There needs the terms for new users. 3. I’m absolutely certain that she was involved in the decision. WHATSOEVER There that she was involved in the decision. Sample - Not for sale 4. I was never consulted, so I couldn’t offer any advice on the matter.

ONCE

Never give my advice on the matter. 5. It’s a mystery to me how he found out about the surprise party.

CLUE

I he found out about the surprise party. 6. The professor’s reputation was such that he was nominated for the award.

REGARD

The professor was that he was nominated for the award.

The media

1

Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.

2

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1. The comic is track to be made into the next blockbuster movie. 2. The producers of the latest fashion campaign have come fire from animal rights protestors. 3. I have it straight the horse’s mouth. I spoke to an eyewitness who recorded everything. 4. The meeting will take place closed doors. The public won’t be allowed to attend. 5. Although they say nothing in official interviews, the record, many people in the advertising industry admit that they are in favour of the new guidelines. 6. News that the novelist was staying at the hotel ahead of the book launch spread wildfire. 7. The collector heard the grapevine that a new, limited edition was about to be released. 8. Matthew has just put me the picture about what will feature in the new brochure.

Rewrite the sentences using the words given in bold. Write the sentences with the words in two positions if possible. 1. The newspaper’s market share stood at 35% in the first half of the year. APPARENTLY . . 2. I was sceptical, but I think it’s what the readership needed. TO BEGIN WITH . . 3. The advent of the internet hit the greeting card industry hard. BY ALL ACCOUNTS . . 4. She will pursue a career in publishing. PROBABLY .Sample - Not for sale 5. Do you think that targeted direct mail really persuades us to purchase products? WHEN IT

COMES DOWN TO IT

6. Future issues of the magazine will be printed on recycled paper. NEEDLESS TO SAY

Exam task

3 For questions 1–6, 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 six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 The press officer worked secretly on the campaign.

SCENES

The press officer worked behind the scenes on the campaign. 1. John reads what’s happening in the world on his commute to work. DATE John the news on his commute to work. 2. Without that promotional campaign, sales would never have been so high. FOR If that promotional campaign, sales would have been lower. 3. When it comes down to it, it’s not worth the money. AMOUNTS What it is too expensive. 4. Suddenly, the novelist became successful. BLUE Success for the novelist. 5. I think you may be right about that the whole story being a hoax. INCLINED I’m that the whole story is a hoax. 6. The organisers were not happy with the way the press covered the event. ISSUE Sample - Not for sale The organisers of the event.

Exam tips

• Keep your focus on the key word in your answer and don’t change it in any way. • You can use the other words in the first sentence to form the answer. • Make sure the last word of your new phrase works with the parts of the sentence given at the beginning and end.

The environment

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2

Complete each sentence with the correct expression from the box. Change the form of the verb where necessary.

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1. The volunteer needed to her

Swahili before joining the fieldwork project. 2. The use of drones has the need for rescuers to risk their lives

searching treacherous mountain ranges. 3. The decision to make the area into a nature reserve is ideal because it perfectly the conservation project. 4. Skiers have been warned to the area because of the risk of avalanches. 5. We need to the decision makers just how serious this problem is. 6. The area manages to pressure from ruthless developers and preserve its roots. 7. The campaign organisers have tremendous problems and the project has now been set back by several months.

Look at the sentences then rewrite each of these sentences beginning with What and It’s/It was. You may need to add words.

1. The volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents and the closure of the airport.

What

It was 2. The destruction of natural habitats causes animals to be added to the list of endangered species.

What

It’s 3. The public response to large-scale disasters never ceases to amaze me.

What

It’s 4. The ongoing drought has led to a ban on hose pipes for the foreseeable future.

What

It’s 5. The roads were flooded after the torrential rain and the rivers burst their banks.

What

It was 6. More severe measures are needed to tackle the issue of global warming.

What

It’s

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Exam task

3 For questions 1–6, 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 six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 Some experts query the introduction of water restrictions during droughts.

SCEPTICAL

Some experts are sceptical about introducing water restrictions during droughts. 1. Before last Friday, representatives had not been able to reach an agreement. UNTIL It wasn’t able to reach an agreement. 2. The environmentalist supported his claims with scientific evidence. BACKED The environmentalist’s with scientific evidence. 3. If nothing is done to combat climate change, one tenth of the area will soon be under water. STEPS One tenth of the area will soon be underwater counteract climate change. 4. I was totally amazed at how spectacularly beautiful the coastline was. UTTERLY What I found beauty of the coastline. 5. As long as you explain your proposal clearly, they will agree. ACROSS If , they will agree. 6. Solar panels and wind turbines are far more commonplace now. SIGHT Solar panels and wind turbines used to before. Sample - Not for sale

Get it right!

Look at the sentence below. Then try to correct the mistake.

I was very excited and I was looking forward for their arrival.