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II Exam practice It and there 23
Reading and Use of English Part 4
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).
People think that there are fewer than 4,000 tigers surviving in the wild in India.
0
THOUGHT
There
fewer than 4,000 tigers surviving in the wild in India.
It's no secret that John moved to a part-time job so that he could spend more time playing golf.
1
ORDER
It's no secret that John moved to a part-time job able to spend more time
playing golf.
All the tickets have been sold, so it is impossible to rearrange the concert at this stage.
2
QUESTION
the concert at this stage.
All the tickets have been sold, so
I hadn't seen Mia for over 20 years, but I didn't find it difficult to recognise her at the airport.
3
DIFFICULTY
I hadn't seen Mia for over 20 years, but I had her at the airport.
Although Clara and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to have a
4
good relationship.
ALONG
Although Clara and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to
another very well.
5
They didn't mention the subject of unpaid holidays until the end of the interview.
BRING
Not until the end of the interview the subject of unpaid holidays.
6 I've made my mind up, so it is useless to discuss this further.
POINT
I've made my mind up, so
this further.
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