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 The moment we landed, the storm began.
SOONER
No than the storm began.
26 “I’m sorry I didn’t call you yesterday,” Tom said to Sarah.
APOLOGISED
Tom Sarah the previous day.
27 It’s possible that John didn’t get the message we sent him.
MIGHT
John the message we sent him.
28 It’s a pity I didn’t apply for that scholarship when I had the chance.
ONLY
If for that scholarship when I had the chance.
29 She started her current job exactly two years ago.
SINCE
It she started her current job.
30 The conference was cancelled due to the speaker’s sudden illness.
LED
The speaker’s sudden illness of the conference.
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