FCE Use of English Part 4

For questions 1-10, 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 two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

0 I hate having potatoes for breakfast
FAVOURITE
Potatoes are MY LEAST FAVOURITE food to have for breakfast.

1. I have last seen Simon a long time ago.
AGES
It since I last saw Simon.

2. Nothing prevents us from going on a trip right now.
WAY
Nothing us going on a trip right now.

3. Kevin doesn’t speak the local language too well.
COMMAND
Kevin’s is not too good.

4. Even though we were late to the party, we didn’t miss much.
SPITE
In to the party, we didn’t miss much.

5. I train so much but I still feel anxious before every competition.
MATTER
No I still fell anxious before every competition.

6. They promised to pay us on time.
PAID
We on time.

7. The only thing I want is to try this.
GO
To have this is all I want.

8. “Call me when you get home” said Melinda.
MOMENT
Melinda asked me I got home.

9. Even though my salary is higher, I still have financial difficulties.
INCREASE
The didn’t help with my financial difficulties.

10. I was about to leave when the phone rang.
POINT
The phone rang when I was leaving.

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