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 The workings of the brain were puzzling for scientists for a long time until research helped them understand it.
HAD
How ____________ scientists for a long time until research helped them understand it.
ANSWER: THE BRAIN WORKED HAD PUZZLED
25 According to the film director, it was the quality of the photography that was most important.
MORE
For the film director, than the quality of the photography.
26 The instructor told me that I would be evaluated in half an hour’s time.
TAKE
The instructor told me that my in half an hour’s time.
27 Even though Sarah started badly, she went on to win the race.
WINNING
Sarah ended of having started badly.
28 Hannah was surprised to be offered a pay rise by the company.
SURPRISE
Much her a pay rise.
29 Harry didn’t realise how late it had got and missed his bus.
TRACK
Harry didn’t and missed his bus.
30 Alec went out of his way to introduce himself to his new neighbours.
POINT
Alec himself to his new neighbours.
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