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CAE Exam Booster Test 2

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  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - The organisers were not happy with the way the press covered the event. ISSUE - The organisers ________________ of the event.
    TOOK ISSUE : WITH THE (PRESS) COVERAGE
  • To _______ certain extent...
    a
  • Nothing of the _______.
    variety
    sort
    type
    brand
  • Their nutrition and lifestyle have a direct impact on their _________ and development. GROW
    GROWTH
  • The system, known _______ 'binomial nomenclature', has done its job.
    as
  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - Suddenly, the novelist became successful. BLUE - Success _________________ for the novelist.
    CAME OUT : OF THE BLUE
  • Some might give you a very clear picture of ________ to expect when you look at it!
    what
  • If anything, the internet has made it easier for people with specialist hobbies in different corners of the planet to ________ themselves to their passion and support one another.
    present
    focus
    stick
    devote
  • Healthy eating and keeping physically active are __________ important for children and adolescents. PARTICULAR
    PARTICULARLY
  • With one quick press of a key, _________ car collectors are online.
    classic
    historical
    ancient
    epic
  • On the other hand, it has produced some fun terms like Wunderpus photgenicus or more recently, Heteropda davidbowie, apparently _______ of the singer's contribution to the arachnid world.
    because
  • I don't doubt the ______________ of this new gadget, but we simply don't have the money to buy it. EFFECT
    EFFECTIVENESS
  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - Without that promotional campaign, sale would never have been so high. FOR - If __________________ that promotional campaign, sales would have been lower. FOR
    IT HADN'T : BEEN FOR // IT WASN'T/WEREN'T : FOR
  • Being overweight or obese has been linked to a greater ____________ of various health complaints later in life. OCCUR
    OCCURRENCE
  • Despite ____________ publicity, this has not made much difference to the rates of obesity. CONSIDER
    CONSIDERABLE
  • Some local authorities are introducing a tax on drinks with more than a permitted amount of sugar. ___________ have already begin decreasing the quatity of sugar in their drinks. MANUFACTURE
    MANUFACTURERS
  • Let's face ______, there are some pretty weird and wonderful entries on the list of names for living creatures.
    it
  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - When it comes down to it, it's not worth the money. AMOUNTS - What _________________ it is too expensive.
    IT AMOUNTS TO : IS THAT 
  • Moreover, worldwide trends in obesity in children and teenagers are becoming ___________ worrying. INCREASE
    INCREASINGLY
  • One way to improve the dietary habits of schoolchildren is to make _________ to the food served for lunch. ADJUST
    ADJUSTMENTS
  • If a part needs replacing, a vast electronic inventory is there _______ and waiting.
    willing
    handy
    ready
    open
  • Despite the publicity, the improvements to school dinners have not really __________. MATERIAL
    MATERIALISED
  • The teacher was furious that Emma had again turned in ______________ work. STANDARD
    SUBSTANDARD
  • The more you swot up ______ this fascinating subject, the more you'll learn (and chuckle), believe me!
    on/about
  • The weather is so ______________ in the British Isles that it's difficult to know what to wear. CHANGE
    CHANGEABLE
  • Although you may think that traditional pursuits are no longer 'in' and that we would have ________ away with old-fashioned hobbies that don't involve computers.
    put
    done
    sent
    taken
  • After a day in the field, birdwatchers can post sightings they consider worth sharing with likeminded enthusiasts who will immediately ________ to their passion.
    share
    relate
    connect
    join
  • Health campaigners are delighted with this reduction and also with the news that __________ raised from the tax will go towards school sports. COME
    INCOME
  • Historic car rallies and races have a large following. Come Sunday morning, children and adults alike still meet to swap, or perhaps even _________, the cards missing from their collections.
    subscribe
    invest
    purchase
    bid
  • Car collectors are online, comparing notes and restoration __________ with enthusiasts in distant lands.
    systems
    crafts
    means
    techniques
  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - I think you may be right about that whole story being a hoax. INCLINED - I'm ___________________ that the whole story is a hoax.
    INCLINED TO : AGREE WITH YOU
  • I've made some ______________ decisions this year, but all in all, I've done well. QUESTION
    QUESTIONABLE
  • No doubt you may be __________ to think that in this day and age, traditional pursuits are no longer 'in'.
    fancy
    dreamy
    tempting
    inclined
  • Though he didn't win the race, he finished a ______________ third. CREDIT
    CREDITABLE
  • On the other hand, it has produced some fun terms, to ______ the least, like Wunderpus photgenicus.
    say
  • You won't find leafy sea dragons on land, _______ you?
    will
  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - John reads what's happening in the world on his commute to work. DATE - John _____________________ the news on his commute to work.
    KEEPS (HIMSELF) / STAYS UP : TO DATE WITH
  • In the 18th century, science took the important step of giving species two-part Latin names, such as Homo Sapiens, _______ a view to allowing people around the world to communicate unambiguously.
    with
  • KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - The press officer worked secretly on the campaign. SCENES - The press officer _____________________ the campaign.
    WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES ON