CAE Revision Feb 4th

Both the plot and the characters were difficult to believe. gripping / excruciating / unconvincing / innovative

It had me on the edge of my seat. gripping / stunning / excruciating / over-hyped

Rewrite this sentence using the word in caps: OWING. We couldn't contact you ........ communications were so poor.

Take a big box of tissues to this one - you'll need them. Innovative / unconvincing / gripping / moving

It contains some very new and original animation techniques. moving / clichéd / gripping / innovative

Negotiating. If you disagree , you can say: Isn't it more a ________ of ...?

We've seen this type of thing many times before. moving / clichéd / excruciating / innovative

Give an alternative phrase for "Do you agree?"

As ________ concerned, men aren't always better drivers than women.

The team haven't been playing too well. ____, they are expected to win this afternoon. Nevertheless / In contrast / On the contrary / Whereas

Comparison: _______ large, the people in the second picture seem much more interested...

If you're going into town could you get me some shampoo? ______, we need some more bread. Also / Furthermore / Moreover

It didn't live up to the expectations created by all the publicity. moving / over-hyped / stunning / excruciating