CPE 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 actor completely ignored the director’s suggestions.
NOTICE
The director’s suggestions WERE PAID NO NOTICE OFby the actor
25 The new evidence means the investigation must be reopened.
NECESSITATES
The new evidence the investigation.
26 Given the circumstances, cancelling the event was the only thing we could do.
ALTERNATIVE
Given the circumstances, we the event
27 I don’t think he ever really recovered from the failure of his business.
EFFECTS
I think he never the failure of his business.
28 The report was too complex for most of the committee to understand fully.
GRASP
The complexity of the report most of the committee.
29I’m certain he didn’t tell you the full truth.
HAVE
He the full truth.
30 The director was adamant that the filming schedule would not be extended.
NO
The director insisted to the filming schedule.
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