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          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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