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 The biographer decided to leave out all the less interesting details of the footballer’s childhood.
ANY
The biographer decided not the less interesting details of the footballer’s childhood.

26 David apologised for being unable to come to the meeting next week.
COULD
David said he come to the meeting next week.

27 Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely forgotten about the plans she used to have.
SIGHT
Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely the plans she used to have.

28 I can never remember dates for anything, even though I really try.
MATTER
I can never remember dates for anything try.

29 The impression his boss has of Jack is that he’s an ambitious person.
ACROSS
Jack an ambitious person.

30 Casper didn’t mention the fact that we had met before.
REFERENCE
Casper the fact that we had met before.

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