Keyword transformations CAE

The guidelines for the appointment of new staff need to be thoroughly revised. (THOROUGH) There needs....the guidelines for the appointment of new staff.

TO BE A THOROUGH REVISION OF

It was the film's music that impressed me most. (IMPRESSION) The film's music was...me.

WHAT MADE THE GREATEST/STRONGEST IMPRESSION ON

For many teenagers, their looks are their highest priority. (MATTERS) Appearance is...many teenagers.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO

The government has banned all exports to the country except for food and medicine. (EXCEPTION) The government has banned all exports to the country...food and medicine.

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF

Please tick this box if you don't want us to inform you about future events. (RATHER) Please tick this box if you...sent any information about future events.

WOULD RATHER NOT BE

During the winter I prefer watching football to playing it. (SOONER) During the winter I....it.

WOULD SOONER WATCH FOOTBALL THAN PLAY

I'm not sure which year saw the abolition of capital punishment in this country. (DID) I'm not sure when they....capital punishment in this country.

did away with

The fire at the oil depot has led to the imposition of stricter safety regulations. (IMPOSED) Stricter safety regulations....result of the fire at the oil depot.

have been imposed as a

I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower despite the fact that I hate being in high places like that. (HEAD) Although I...I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower.

have no head for heights

Lucy succeeded in passing her driving test, even though she had flu. (MANAGED) Despite....her driving test.

having flu Lucy managed to pass

Although Karen and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to have a good relationship. (ALONG) Although Karen and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to...another very well.

GET ALONG WITH ONE

Let's walk to the store, instead of driving. (FOOT) Rather than going by car, let's....

GO ON FOOT TO THE STORE

Nina was driving the car at the time, but I don't think the accident was her fault. (RESPONSIBLE) Nina was driving the car at the time, but I don't hold....the accident.

HER RESPONSIBLE FOR

She is proud of being able to write clearly. (ABILITY) She prides...to write clearly.

HERSELF ON HER ABILITY

I wish I hadn't said that to her. (TAKE) If only....I said to her.

I COULD TAKE BACK WHAT

Dan abandoned his studies at university because he was ill. (RESULTED) Dan's....his studies at university.

ILLNESS RESULTED IN HIM ABANDONING

She decided to move to a part-time job so that she could spend more time with her young children. (ORDER) She decided to move to a part-time job...able to spend more time with her young children.

IN ORDER TO BE

For me this is the best place to live. (RATHER) There...live.

IS NO PLACE I WOULD RATHER

I don't care which days you work next week. (CONSEQUENCE) It...me which days you work next week.

IS OF NO CONSEQUENCE TO

It looks like it might be sunny later. (POSSIBILITY) There....sunshine later.

IS THE POSSIBILITY OF

As learning new languages had never been a problem for her, Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad. (COME) Learning new languages had...her so Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad.

ALWAYS COME EASILY TO

Simon doesn't agree with me about which slogan is best for the campaign. (DIFFERENCE) Simon...opinion over which slogan is best for the campaign.

AND I HAVE A DIFFERENCE OF

The photo and the portrait look identical to me. (DIFFERENCE) I can't see....the photo and the portrait.

ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

Do you mind if John joins us for the meeting? (TO) Do you have....us for the meeting?

ANY OBJECTION TO JOHN('S) JOINING

Students wishing to enrol on the course should complete all sections of the application form (REQUIRED) Students wishing to enrol on the course....in all sections of the application form.

ARE REQUIRED TO FILL

It looks like you didn't sleep well last night. (IF) You look... much sleep las night.

AS IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE

George never listen to what people tell him. (NOTICE) George never....said to him.

TAKES ANY NOTICE OF WHAT PEOPLE

Once Dr. Smithers had given us a clear explanation of the procedure, we were able to go ahead with the experiment. (EXPLAINED) Once Dr. Smithers had..., we were able to go ahead with the experiment.

CLEARLY EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE

The judges were generally less keen on portraits painted from photos than portraits painted from life. (TENDED) The judges.....on portrait painted from life than portraits painted from photos.

TENDED TO BE KEENER

I doubt that Simon will lend us the money. (CHANCE) I think....Simon lending us the money to us.

THERE IS A SMALL CHANCE OF

If I'm being honest, I have to say that the play wasn't as good as I'd expected. (SHORT) The play...., to be honest with you.

FELL SHORT OF MY EXPECTATIONS

Jill and I go for a stroll in the countryside occasionally. (TIME) Jill and I go for a stroll in the countryside....

FROM TIME TO TIME

I almost forgot to bring my keys with me. (BARELY) I....to bring my keys with me.

BARELY REMEMBERED

There must be a simple way to explain what happened. (BOUND) There is....for what happened.

BOUND TO BE A SIMPLE EXPLANATION

I don't believe that Jane ran that distance in only five minutes! (POSSIBLY) Jane...that distance in only five minutes!

CAN'T POSSIBLY HAVE RUN

I was looking out of the window when I saw a boy take something from a man's pocket. (SIGHT) I was looking out of the window when I....something from a man's pocket.

CAUGHT SIGHT OF A BOY TAKING

It doesn't make a difference to me what you decide to do. (MATTER) Your...to me.

DECISION DOES NOT MATTER

I didn't get the impression that he was all upset. (STRIKE) He....at all upset.

DID NOT STRIKE ME AS BEING

They didn't mention the subject of unpaid holidays until the end of the interview. (BRING) Not until the end of the interview...the subject of unpaid holidays.

DID THEY BRING UP

I was wondering if you could take us to the airport. (THINK) .... you could take us to the airport?

DO YOU THINK THAT

This painting does not appear to be finished. (LOOK) This painting....is finished.

DOES NOT LOOK LIKE IT

I thought Sue's original plan was to move to Australia. (IMPRESSION I....was originally planning to move to Australia.

HAD THE IMPRESSION THAT SUE

'We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week, as a lot of people are on leave', the manager said. (OFF) The manager said the meeting....until the following week, as a lot of people were on leave.

HAD TO BE PUT OFF

The voting process is the same as it was last year. (CHANGED) The voting process...since last year.

HAS NOT CHANGED

The factory has been able to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50% in the last year. (SUCCEEDED) The factory....back its CO2 emissions by 50% in the last year.

HAS SUCCEEDED IN CUTTING

My brother and I are alike un many ways. (LOT) My brother and I...common.

HAVE A LOT IN

Jack has such a vivid imagination, it is possible that he invented the whole story. (MADE) Jack has such a vivid imagination that he might...the whole story.

HAVE MADE UP

I really messed up the first question in the exam. I wish I had considered it more carefully before answering. (THOUGHT) I really messed up the first question in the exam. I should...it more carefully.

HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT

Mr Smith was well-known as a bad-tempered man, but he was also fair. (REPUTATION) Despite.... bad-tempered, Mr Smith was also fair.

HAVING A REPUTATION FOR BEING

Tom missed his plane because he was late leaving for the airport. (TIME) If only.... for the airport, he wouldn't have missed the plane.

HE HAD LEFT ON TIME

Jane's lawyer suggested that she ignored all the reporters. (ATTENTION) Jane's lawyer advised...all the reporters.

HER NOT TO PAY ATTENTION TO

Guests are welcome to suggest any improvements at Reception. (RECOMMENDATIONS) Guest are welcome to....improvements at Reception.

MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

The local council wants to impose a ban on driving at more than 30 kilometres per hour anywhere in his area. (ILLEGAL) The local council wants to....at more than 30 kilometres per hour anywhere in this area.

MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO DRIVE

I'd like to invite you to dinner to say sorry for forgetting your birthday. (MAKE) I'd like to...your birthday by inviting you to dinner.

MAKE UP FOR FORGETTING

The other students don't mind whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday. (DIFFERENCE) It....the other students whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday.

MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO

A lot has happened since you've been away. (MANY) .... happened since you've been away.

MANY THINGS HAVE

Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but I'm sure she has got it wrong. (MUST) Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but she...a mistake.

MUST HAVE MADE

'What are you thinking of doing for the college's centenary celebration?' the tutor asked the students. (MIND) The tutor asked the students what....for the college's centenary celebration.

THEY HAD IN MIND

Emily's hair badly needs cutting. (TIME) It is high...cut.

TIME THAT EMILY HAD HER HAIR

You definitely will not win the lottery. (CHANCE) You have got...the lottery.

NO CHANCE OF WINNING

As visibility was getting worse and worse, Bob and Jane had to cut short their sailing trip. (BUT) As visibility was getting worse and worse, Bob and Jane had....cut short their sailing trip.

NO CHOICE BUT TO

Signing the contract without the director's approval is not allowed. (CIRCUMSTANCES) Under....sign the contract without the director's approval.

NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN YOU

I hadn't seen Martha for over 20 years, but I didn't find it difficult to recognise her at the airport. (DIFFICULTY) I hadn't seen Martha for over 20 years, but I had....her at the airport.

NO DIFFICULTY RECOGNISING

I would be very happy to employ your company in future. (HESITATION) I would have....your company in future.

NO HESITATION IN EMPLOYING

I will support you whatever you decide to do. (MATTER) I will support you...you take.

NO MATTER WHAT DECISION

Only the timely arrival of the police prevented the fight from escalating. (BEEN). Had it....of the police, the fight would have escalated.

NOT BEEN FOR THE TIMELY ARRIVAL

It's encouraging to discover that the group is both talented and enthusiastic. (ONLY) It's encouraging to discover that the group shows...as well.

NOT ONLY TALENT BUT ENTHUSIASM

'You should stop your children watching so much television', Mary's sister told her. (LET) Mary's sister advised her.....so much television.

NOT TO LET HER CHILDREN WATCH

Alan in much better pianist than Jenny. (NOWHERE) Jenny is...the piano as Alan is.

NOWHERE NEAR AS GOOD AT PLAYING

One day she is going to lose her temper with him. (MATTER) It is...she loses her temper with him.

ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL/BEFORE

I had only just got home when the phone rang. (SOONER) No...the phone rang.

SOONER HAD I GOT HOME THAN

As soon as the tennis players went onto the court, it started raining. (HAD) No.....onto the court than it started raining.

SOONER HAD THE TENNIS PLAYERS GONE

I think that we owe this passenger an apology, as she was apparently given incorrect train times by our call centre staff. (MISINFORMED) I think we owe this passenger an apology, as she seems....train times by our call centre staff.

TO HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED ABOUT

Men outnumber women by two in this profession. (TWICE) There are...in this profession.

TWICE AS MANY MEN AS WOMEN

'You won't get a good seat if you come late', said Leslie to me. (UNLESS) Leslie said that..., I wouldn't get a good seat.

UNLESS I CAME EARLY

If her party wins the election, which is unlikely, she'll become President. (EVENT) In the...the election, she'll become President.

UNLIKELY EVENTS THAT HER PARTY WINS

The employment rate rose gradually as the economy began to recover. (GRADUAL) There....the employment rate as the economy began to recover.

WAS A GRADUAL RISE IN

Dr. Rasmesh's colleagues regarded him so highly that they forgave his inability to remember people¡s names. (HELD) Dr. Ramesh....by his colleagues that they forgave his inability to remember people's names.

WAS HELD IN SUCH REGARD

The change in the company's logo didn't make any difference to the majority of its customers. (CONSEQUENCE) The change in the company's logo....to the majority of its costumers.

WAS OF NO CONSEQUENCE

Several of the applicants were not considered because of their age. (PASSED) Several of the applicants....to their age.

WERE PASSED OVER DUE

It's a long walk home, so I advice you not to miss the last train. (BETTER) It's a long walk home, so...the last train.

YOU HAD BETTER NOT MISS

By the end of the meeting, the committee had agreed on the next step. (REACHED) By the end of the committee meeting, an....what to do next

agreement had been reached on

We were late arriving at the cinema and so missed the start of the film. (BY) The film had...we arrived at the cinema.

already started by the time

I was very shocked when my brother told me what had happened the previous day. (ACCOUNT) I was very shocked by my ... what had happened the previous day.

brother's account of

Harry was disappointed to hear the news that the match had been cancelled. (CAME) News of the cancellation of the match....to Harry.

came as a disappointment

It's a pity Nico is so unreliable. (COUNT) I wish I...Nico.

could count on

Most medical student study for their degrees until they are 25. (GRADUATE) Most medical students....of 25.

don't graduate until the age

France may be Flora's birthplace but she has never lived there. (BORN) Despite the....France, Flora has never lived there.

fact that Flora was born in

Colin couldn't possibly afford any of the paintings in that gallery. (FAR) The paintings in that gallery are....buy.

far too expensive for Colin to

At this time of year, the area is affected by violent storms. (FEELS) At this time of year, the area often....violent storms.

feels the effects of

If you hadn't helped me, I could never have moved the wardrobe. (HELP) But..., I could never have moved the wardrobe.

for the help you gave me

The ice-skater performed faultlessly and received full marks. (GAVE) The ice-skater...and received full marks.

gave a faultless performance

Simon found the recipe book very hard to follow. (DIFFICULTY) Simon...in following the recipe book.

had great difficulty

People say that, if you run, you burn calories efficiently. (SUPPOSED) Running...way of burning calories.

is supposed to be an efficient

I don't think we'll see Simon before he goes to New York. (LIKELIHOOD) There's....Simon before he goes to New York.

little likelihood of us seeing

I don't usually make such foolish mistakes. (HABIT) I'm....such foolish mistakes.

not in habit of making

Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg. (LOVELIEST) St Petersburg is one...visited.

of the loveliest cities that I have

The burglar wore gloves so as not to leave any fingerprints behind. (AVOID) The burglar wore gloves in ... any fingerprints behind

order to avoid leaving

I was just about to call you to see what time you were coming. (POINT) I....you to see what time you were coming.

was on the point of calling

The trees blown down in the storm were not cleared away for weeks. (BEFORE) It....the trees blown down in the storm were cleared away.

was weeks before