CAE Trainer mock tests 1 and 2: part 4 sentence transformations

It was such a noisy party that Sven apologised to his neighbours in writing. APOLOGY Sven wrote his neighbours _______________ such a noise at the party.

a letter of / an apology for making

We were very grateful that Kate thought of suggesting we ask Max for help. CAME We were very grateful that Kate ______________ asking Max for help.

came up with the suggestion/idea of

You have two possibilities - driving there or going by train. EITHER You _____________ there by train.

can either drive there or go

You need to make up your mind about the topic of your dissertation soon. COME You must _______________ about the topic of your dissertation soon.

come to a decision

It would be wonderful to sit down and relax for a few minutes. FEET I wish that I ______________ for a few minutes.

could put my feet up

It's hard to be sure, but I think unemployment rates are beginning to fall. TELL As ______________, unemployment rates are beginning to fall.

far as I can tell

Tina said she was pleased I had let her know what was going on. PICTURE Tina thanked me _______________ about what was going on.

for keeping/putting her in the picture

Given that Sarah hasn't contacted us, I think she probably caught her flight. MISSED If Sarah _______________ have been in touch with us.

had missed her flight she would

It was easy to find the information I needed. DIFFICULTY I _______________ hold of the information I needed.

had no difficulty (in) getting

I hope to be able to see the Bolshoi Ballet when I'm in Moscow. CHANCE I hope _____________ the Bolshoi Ballet when I'm in Moscow.

have/get a/the chance to

As far as I'm concerned, this is the best college to study at. RATHER There _______________ study at than this one.

is no college/are no colleges I would rather

Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? EYE Would you mind ______________ my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket?

keeping an eye on

My boss said I should do some work on my French so I could take part in meetings. BRUSH My boss encouraged _______________ so I could take part in meetings.

me to brush up my French

University was not an option for women in the eighteenth century. OPPORTUNITY Women did _______________ to university in the eighteenth century.

not have the opportunity of going / to go

Please don't forget to take your projects home after school today. LEAVE I must remind you _______________ school today.

not to leave your projects in/at

The service was first-class and the rooms were excellent too. ONLY Not _____________ the service was first-class too.

only were the rooms excellent but

The food at this restaurant is delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. MEALS This restaurant _____________ very reasonable prices.

serves/offers/provides delicious meals at

At the concert I didn't play as well as I expected. SHOULD I _____________ at the concert.

should have played better

I think this type of mobile phone would be the best choice for you. SUGGEST I _____________ this type of mobile phone.

suggest that you (should) choose/buy/get

Don't forget to take gloves, as it may well be cold in the mountains. CASE You should ______________ cold in the mountains.

take gloves in case it is

They all assume that James will be willing to work late. GRANTED Everyone _______________ that James will be willing to work late.

takes it for granted

The rainfall in the west of the country usually exceeds that in the east. HIGHER The rainfall in the west of the country tends ______________ is in the east.

to be higher than it

Where did Lisa go today, I wonder? KNOW I'd love _______________ today.

to know where Lisa went

Betsy was more likeable than expected. TURNED Betsy _______________ likeable.

turned out to be unexpectedly

I like all the people working as managers in this company. WHO I like everyone _____________ position in this company.

who has/holds/is in a managerial/management

You'll easily manage to finish the work by Friday. DIFFICULTY You _____________ the work by Friday.

will/should have no difficulty (in) finishing // won't/shouldn't have any difficulty (in) finishing

I thought it was an excellent restaurant for a meal. RECOMMEND I _______________ at that restaurant.

would recommend having a meal / eating