FCE Practice Test Plus 1 Use of English Test 3 Paper 3 Part 3

FCE Practice Test Plus 1

Use of English

Test 3 Paper 3 Part 3

For Questions 31-40, 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).   Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

31	I find Robert's taste in music very hard to tolerate. put I find it hard ………………….. Robert's taste in music.
32	I find waiting for buses very boring. get I ………………….. waiting for buses.
33	It’s very difficult to predict the weather here. tends The weather ………………….. unpredictable here.
34	People say learning lists of words is not a good use of time. waste Learning lists of words is ………………….. of time.
35	Christine complained formally when her course of study was cancelled. made Christine ………………….. when her course of study was cancelled.
36	“I find all the advertisements on TV really irritating,” said John. nerves “All the advertisements on TV really …………………..,” said John.
37	Mark regretted selling his old motorbike. wished Mark ………………….. his old motorbike.
38	“If you take my advice, Paul,” said Lynda, “you should buy a personal computer.” advised Lynda ………………….. a personal computer.
39	Pauline hadn't expected to see so many people at the concert. surprise It came ………………….. to see so many people at the concert.
40	Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Britain. popularity The ………………….. in Britain.

  

ANSWER KEY

31	to put up with
32	I get bored
33	tends to be very
34	said to be a waste
35	made a formal complaint
36	get on my nerves
37	wished he had not sold
38	advised Paul to buy
39	as a surprise to Pauline
40	popularity of golf is increasing