CAE Reading and Use of English Part 4

For questions 25-30, 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 James would only speak to the head of department alone.

ON
James insisted on speaking to the head of department alone.

25 Your books will be despatched on receipt of your order provided they are in stock.
SOON
We will despatch your books the order provided they are in stock.

26 Because the gym increased its fees last month, I am no longer a member.
UP
If the gym its fees last month, I would still be a member.

27 The driver said that we were delayed because an earlier train had broken down.
CAUSED
According to the driver, our breakdown of an earlier train.

28 It was Sarah’s ideas that enabled us to put on a successful fashion show.
FOR
If ideas, we wouldn’t have been able to put on a successful fashion show.

29 Leo was the only person in the street who didn’t come to my farewell party.
EXCEPTION
Everyone in the street to my farewell party.

30 The concert should have started about three hours ago.
DUE
The concert about three hours ago.

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