FCE Keyword Transformation: Bowler Hats

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
0. These days, only very few office workers in London still wear bowler hats.
ALMOST
These days, in London have stopped wearing bowler hats.
0.

ALMOST ALL OFFICE WORKERS

1. If you continue working after midnight, it isn't going to be helpful.
WORTH
It isn't __________________________________________ working after midnight.
2. I really don't like the fact that houses are so expensive in the UK these days.
WERE
I wish _____________________________________________ in the UK these days.
3. Before I came to England, I read all about the school on their website.
ALREADY
When I came to England ________________________________ all about the school
on their website.
4. In the exam there are four parts and each part carries an equal number of marks.
CONSISTS
The exam _______________________________________ which each carry an
equal number of marks.
5. I will always remember the three months that I studied at the school in Bristol.
SPENDING
I will never ________________________________________ studying at the school
in Bristol.
6. Robert really should have learnt how to iron a shirt by now.
TIME
It's ______________________________________________________ iron a shirt.
7. 'Don't worry, I'll clean up the flat after the party', Yumiko said.
OFFERED
Yumiko ___________________________________________ the flat after the party.

8. Somebody stole Harry's bicycle from outside the school yesterday.

STOLEN
Harry ____________________________________________ from outside the school
yesterday

FCE Keyword Transformation: Break Down

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. We arrived late, because our car stopped working half way through our journey.
DOWN
Our car ______________________ half way through our journey, so we arrived late.
0

BROKE DOWN

1. I find English newspapers really interesting.

IN
I'm really ___________________________________________ English newspapers
2. My father and I have the same nose - they're both big!
AFTER
I ____________________________________________in that our noses are both big.
3. You shouldn't use computers at break times, but I will ignore it because you are
studying hard.
TURN
Because you are studying hard, I will ______________________________ the fact
that you are using computers during break times.
4. It is possible I will win the lottery and then I can buy a car.
WON
If I _________________________________________________________ buy a car.
5. The school started employing me as a teacher last month.
ON
The school ________________________________________ as a teacher last month.

6. My brother moved to Bristol three years ago and is still living there.
LIVED
My brother _________________________________________________ three years.
7. I started playing the guitar when I was six years' old
UP
I first __________________________________ the guitar when I was six years' old.
8. I blushed when my mother showed my friends pictures of me as a baby.
EMBARRASSED
I ___________________________________ my mother showing my friends pictures
of me as a baby.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Cooking A Stew

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. In my opinion you need to put more salt in this stew.
ASK
If isn't enough salt in this stew.
0

YOU ASK ME THERE

1. Walter sits in front of the television for too many hours a day.
SITTING
Every day, Walter spends _________________________________________ in front
of the television.
2. People in Britain used to have more dogs than any other pet.
ANY
Dogs are not the most __________________________________________ in the UK
3. It really would best if you reported it to the police right away.
BETTER
You really _______________________________________ to the police right away.

4. The manager told me I had to take off my shoes before I entered the restaurant.
INSISTED
The manager _________________________________________________ my shoes
before I entered the restaurant.
5. Our teacher told us to enjoy the sunshine as much as possible while the weather was
nice.
MOST
Our teacher told us to ________________________________________ the sunshine
while the weather was nice.
6. Every morning, I have to to go to the paper shop and collect the newspapers.
FETCH
Every morning it's my job __________________________________ the paper shop.
7. He was late because of a traffic jam in the City Centre.
BEEN
If he hadn't got stuck in a traffic jam in the City Centre ________________________
late.
8. I think generally, women are better than men at learning languages.
WHOLE
I think on _______________________________________ successful than women at
learning languages.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Exercise Machine

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. I paid so much money for this new exercise machine and it is useless!
WORTH
This new exercise machine is I paid for it.
0 NOT WORTH THE MONEY
1. I like apples but I don't really like oranges.
FOND
I like apples but I _______________________________________________
oranges.

2. It was John's first visit to America.

NEVER
John __________________________________________________ America before.
3. Historians often dispute that Christ was born in December.
BIRTH
Historians often dispute that __________________________________ in December.
4. Detectives discovered that the suspect was lying.
FOUND
The suspect _____________________________________________________ lying.
5. I started working in this company three years ago.
BEEN
I ___________________________________________ this company for three years.
6. 'Paula, can you tell me where the on-off switch is on the computer?' Simon asked.
WHERE
Simon asked Paula ______________________________________ on the computer.
7. I have a good relationship with all of the people I work with.
EVERYBODY
I get ______________________________________________________ I work with.
8. I didn't really enjoy the Bristol Harbour Festival last year.
TIME
I didn't have _______________________________________________ the Bristol
Harbour Festival last year.

FCE Keyword Transformation: International Food Party

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. Thirty or more people came to the international food party.
LEAST
There at the international food party.

WERE AT LEAST THIRTY

1. I waited for my friend for more than an hour.
OVER
My friend kept _________________________________________________ an hour.
2. Women writers wrote some of the best English novels of the Nineteenth Century
WRITTEN
Some of the best English novels of the
NineteenthCentury______________________________________________ women.
3. I'm not going to do my homework today, I'll do it tomorrow.
PUTTING
I'm ________________________________________ my homework until tomorrow.
4. I have a good relationship with my neighbours.
GET
My neighbours ____________________________________________ well together.
5. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did.
UP
I wish ___________________________________ my money on beer and cigarettes.
6. Although England is quite a cold country, it's very rare to see snow there.
EVER
Although England is quite a cold country, _____________________________ there.
7. There were only two biscuits left in the tin and I'm afraid Alex ate them.
LAST
Alex ate ______________________________________________________ the tin.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived.
ALREADY
The police _________________________________________ the journalists arrived.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Saving Money

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. I have stopped trying to save money on books.
GIVEN
I have save money on books.
0

GIVEN UP TRYING TO

1. The Burj Dubai is much taller than any other building in the world.
FAR
The Burj Dubai is ___________________________________ building in the world.
2. The Australian accent and the New Zealand accent both sound the same to me.
TELL
I _______________________________________ between the Australian accent and
the new Zealand accent.
3. Maybe someone forgot to turn off the lights when they left last night.
FORGOTTEN
Someone __________________________ turn off the lights when they left last night.
4. I really don't know the reason for his lateness.
IDEA
I have _________________________________________________________ so late.
5. Our school has both an excellent study room and a well-equipped computer room.
ONLY
In our school _____________________________________ an excellent study room,
but also a well-equipped computer room.
6. At present we still have no applicants for the cleaning job.
HAS
So far _________________________________________________ the cleaning job.
7. I strongly advise against continuing the journey in that car.
YOU
If I _______________________________________ continue the journey in that car.
8. The police think that I might have stolen the missing money from the office.
SUSPECT
The police ____________________________________________ the missing money
from the office.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Stopping Smoking

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. It is quite difficult to stop smoking.
GIVE
It's not very smoking.
0

EASY TO GIVE UP

1. I'm afraid I've forgotten your name.

REMEMBER
I'm sorry, but I ____________________________________________ your name is.
2. I have never read a book by Salman Rushdie before this one.
TIME
This is the _____________________________________ a book by Salman Rushdie.
3. I was very disappointed that I couldn't see the famous waterfalls.
ME
It was a _______________________________________________ that I couldn't see
the famous waterfalls.
4. Since my earliest memories, I have been interested in fashion.
CAN
For as long ________________________________ I have been interested in fashion.
5. The two tennis players both performed brilliantly in the final round.
BRILLIANT
The two tennis players both ____________________________________ in the final
round.
6. I finished revising for this test a few minutes ago.
JUST
I've _______________________________________________________ for this test.
7. It was a total surprise to everyone that the England team won a match against Brazil.
ODDS
It was against __________________________________________ the England team
won a match against Brazil.
8. I first met Alex more than three months ago.
OVER
I've _________________________________________________ three months now.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Tickets

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. I didn't buy a ticket because I couldn't stay for the whole show.
WORTH
As I couldn't stay for the whole show, it a ticket
0 WASN'T WORTH BUYING
1. The teacher insisted that we hand all our homework in on time.
MADE
The teacher ____________________________________ hand all our homework in
on time.
2. James said that they should come and visit him if they were ever in San Francisco.
LOOK
James said that they should ________________________________________ if they
were ever in San Francisco.
3. I am so grateful for your help!
TELL
I ________________________________________________________ for your help.
4. Sally no longer bother to encourage Joe to take exercise.
GIVEN
Sally _______________________________________________ Joe to take exercise.
5. They asked for volunteers to help tidying up but everybody was busy that evening.
FREE
They asked for volunteers to help tidying up but
_________________________________________________________ that evening.
6. The manager told her how to make milkshake mix, so there is no excuse for the
mistake.
HAD
She _____________________________________________ to make milkshake mix,
so there is no excuse for the mistake.

7. The food was too spicy for Helen to eat.

THAT
The food was ____________________________________________________ eat it.
8. I don't think anybody works late on a Thursday.
FAR
As ____________________________________________ works late on a Thursday.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Tired of Studying

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. Marta said that she was tired of studying.
FED
Marta said that she studying.
0

WAS FED UP WITH

1. I think I remember seeing two people in the shop when I left.

CAN
As far ________________________________________ were two people in the shop
when I left.
2. She doesn't have a good relationship with her twin sister.
GETS
She ____________________________________________________ her twin sister.
3. There shouldn't be a problem if there are no complaints about the delay.
SOMEBODY
We don't expect a problem ______________________________________ the delay.
4. Everyone was able to speak to the teacher for five minutes during the lesson.
MANAGED
By the end of the lesson ___________________________________________ speak
to the teacher for five minutes.
5. 'Martina, well done for passing your First Certificate first time', said Janet.
CONGRATULATED
Janet _______________________________________ her First Ceritificate first time.

6. I wish I had more time to write my homework assignments.

DO
I ____________________________________________ time to write my homework
assignmnets.
7. We have shown the new member of staff how to log onto the computer network.
BEEN
The new member of staff ____________________________________________ log
onto the computer network.
8. Most days of the week we have an evening social event in the school during the
summer .
THAN
During the summer, more ____________________________________ is an evening
social event in the school.

FCE Keyword Transformation: Travel Agent

For questions 1-8, 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 2 and
5 words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
below.

Example
1. We were sold the wrong tickets by the lady in the travel agents.
SELL
The lady in the travel agents tickets.
0 DIDN'T SELL US THE RIGHT.
1. The last time I went to london was five years ago.
SINCE
It's been _______________________________________________ went to London.
2. My friend Marie thinks she should reduce the amount of sugar she eats.
CUT
My friend Marie has decided ________________________________________ much
sugar she eats.
3. My grandfather always wanted to know what his grandchildren were doing.
INTEREST
My grandfather always __________________________________________ what his
grandchildren were doing.

4. The questions in the quiz were too difficult for us to answer.

THAT
The quiz questions were __________________________________________ answer
them.
5. I don't believe that Angela has finished all the questions in the test already.
HAVE
Angela ________________________________________________ all the questions
in the test already.
6. After Anne talked to us, we've decided to come to the school karaoke party.
PERSUADED
Anne has ______________________________________ to the school karaoke party.
7. I'm sorry but I didn't really enjoy the the food at the wedding reception.
KEEN
I'm afraid _______________________________________________ the food at the
wedding reception.
8. We left early this morning but we still arrived late for the first lesson.
FACT
This morning, despite _______________________________________ early we still
arrived late for the first lesson.