LEXICO-TRANSFORMATION 6

LESSON 6
Question 1: that he burst into tears.
A. His anger was such B. So angry he was
C. He was so anger D. Such his anger was
Question 2: A washing machine of this type will certainly normal domestic use.
A. stand up to B. come up with C. get on to D. stand up for
Question 3: I gave the waiter a $50 note and waited for my .
A. change B. supply C. cash D. cost
Question 4: When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your .
A. fingers B. hands C. fingertips D. thumbs
Question 5: If you like skiing, there is a ski under an hour's driving from Madrid
A. resort B. station C. place D. port
Question6:The rapists are currently using mental imagery in the hope that ____in
the treatment of cancer.
A. it could use helpfully B. its proof to help
C. it might prove helpful D. its help to aid
Question 7: Despite all the interruptions, he with his work.
A. pressed on B. held on C. stuck at D. hung out
Question 8: People can become very when they are stuck in traffic for a longtime.
A. nervous B. bad-tempered C. stressful D. pressed
Question 9: They ____their car at our disposal for our entire stay.
A. had B. took C. put D. got
Question 10:Today we electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just
how useful this discovery has been.
A. take B. have C. make D. get
Question 11: The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that
have become extinct increased.
A. have B. has C. are D. is
Question 12: It’s a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She's very frail. I
hope she
A. gets over B. comes round C. pulls through D. stands up
Question 13: We usually do go by train, even though the car is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. journey C. trip D. voyage
Question 14: I feel terrible, I didn't sleep last night
A. a jot B. a wink C. an inch D. an eye
Question 15: This pack contains posters and leaflets, which can be used to publicise the scheme,
plus collection bags to encourage peopleto a donation. The club's website has
further information about the scheme.
A. do B. make C. take D. hand
Question 16: I the newspaper now. You can take it
A. have been reading B.will read C. am reading D. have read
Question 17: Susie and Fran us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.
A. turned up B. dropped in on C. came across D. went through
Question 18: Because she usually behaves in a very way, people think that she's rather
strange.
A. unusual B. weird C. conventional D. standard
Question 19: I’m sorry, I can't. I have a headache.
A. splitting B. biting C. sleeping D. chipping
Question 20: I'm going to make all efforts to win a gold medal in for your help and
concern.
A. return B. mind C. allowances D. memory
Question21:Geometryisthebranchofmathematics the properties and relation of lines,
angles, shapes, surfaces and solids.
A. is concerned with B. dealing with
C. the deal about D. to be concerned about
Question 22: It was very difficult to what he was saying about the noise of the traffic.
A. pick up B. make up C. turn out D. make out
Question 23: Even though they don't agree with what is happening, they're too to protest
A. apathetic B. subdued C. quiet D. outgoing
Question 24: This food is the house, you don't have to pay for it
A. at B. on C. in D. at
Question 25: stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
A. By all means B. All in all C. At all costs D. On the whole
Question 26: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute .
A. more fifty dollars B. one other fifty dollars
C. the same amount also D. another fifty
Question 27: The effect of the painkiller is and I begin to feel the soreness
again.
A. turning out B. doing without C. fading away D. wearing off
Question28:The of the scheme is to send more than two thousand pairs of used football boots
to South Africa.
A. motive B. aim C. reason D. ambition
Question 29: I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for
your own of mind.
A. peace B. speed C. space D. pace
Question 30: The court's decision is seen as a major to their authority.
A. hit B. blow C. damage D. undermining
Question 31: We need to import from abroad.
A. a great deal of sports equipment B. a great deal of sport equipment
C. a large number of sports equipment D. a great deal of sports equipments
Question 32: The final year at the secondary school is the time for teenagers toget______
thinking about choosing jobs.
A. off with B. by on C. behind with D. down to
Question 33: Language teaching in the United State is base on the idea that the goal of language
acquisition is communicative .
A. competence B. compete C. way D. method
Question 34: My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here.
A. become angry B. become sad C. become worried D. become nervous
Question 35: In the of any clear leadership, the rebellion collapsed.
A. lack B. omission C. absence D. vacancy
Question 36: more help, I can call my neighbors and my friends.
A. Should I need B. Had I needed C. I have needed D. Needed
Question 37: On Friday night some of our friends came to the party and for the weekend.
A. fell behind B. waited up C. stayed on D. kept up
Question 38: I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only .
A. superficially B. thoroughly C. carefully D. seriously
Question 39: Her political future is now hanging by a .
A. rope B. cord C. thread D. string
Question 40: They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraidofbeing at
their own game.
A. lost B. won C. failed D. beaten
Question 41: The social services are chiefly with the poor, the old and the sick.
A. influenced B. related C. suffered D. concerned
Question 42: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not manypeoplehave any
solution.
A. come up with B. looked into C. thought over D. got round to
Question 43: After Jill had realized that the new computer was notwhatshe really wanted,
she it for an other one.
A. dropped B. traded C. turned down D. bought
Question 44: She went to college to study history, but changed and is now a doctor
A. horses in midstream B. for a better C. her tune D. hands
Question 45: The fumes were so thick that he was for breath.
A. suffocating B. inhaling C. gasping D. wheezing
Question 46: of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy.
A. Mostly forms B. Most every form
C. Almost forms D. Almost every form
Question 47: The speaker fails to get his message to his audience
A. around B. in C. across D. out
Question 48: Air, food and water are to human beings.
A. unquestionable B. indebted C. undeniable D.indispensable
Question 49: When I hear stories of cruelty to animals, it makes my boil.
A. stomach B. oil C. blood D. head
Question 50: Poor management brought the company to of collapse.
A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink

TRANSFORMATION
1. Rick does not usually get up early in the mornings.
Rick isn’t ...............................................................................................................................
2. As he did not have more money on him, Paul bought the least expensive watch.
Paul wouldn’t ........................................................................................................................
3. They are going to renovate the old theatre next year.
The old theatre ......................................................................................................................
4. They need to find a solution to the problem as soon as possible.
They need to come ................................................................................................................
5. Ian and Tina helped me carry my luggage.
Ian and Tina gave me ............................................................................................................
6. It is a pity I did not listen to Arthur’s advice.
If only ....................................................................................................................................
7. Jim’s parents forbid him to stay out late on weekdays.
Jim’s not ................................................................................................................................
8. Jessica regrets going to the disco on Saturday.
Jessica wishes she .................................................................................................................
9. Mike spent about four hours doing the translation.
It ............................................................................................................................................
10. You can only go in if you’re on the list.
Unless ....................................................................................................................................
11. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely. (CHANCE)
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12. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
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13. I just didn’t know what to say. (LOST)
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14. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
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15. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)
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16. I don’t intend to tell you my plans. (INTENTION)
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17. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
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18. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)
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19. I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them. (OBJECTS)
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20. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR)
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21. Teaching doesn’t suit her. (CUT)
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22. I never thought of going by train. (OCCUR)
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23. He is very likely to come. (PROBABILITY)
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24. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
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25. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)
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26. The rain was coming down in torrent. (DOGS)
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27. Organic vegetables are said to be health. (WONDERS)
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28. He is determined to become a doctor. (HEART)
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29. Mary got married without her parents’ knowledge. (UNAWARE)
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30. John spent all his time working. (DEVOTED)
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31. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. Room
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32. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. Order
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33. the young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. Rejection
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34. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. Until
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35. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. Emphasis
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36. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. Common
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37. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. Unless
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38. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. Average
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39. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. Waste
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40. Many species of the wildlife are threatned with extinction. Danger
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41. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. Resulted
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42. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. Aback
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43. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. Terms
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44. William tried to remain imprtial in the quarrel between his two cousins. Sides
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45. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. Threatened
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46. She has always had a good relationship with the children. Got
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47. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. Met
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48. Don’t tell the boss anything about this. Breathe
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49. We have more important things to do at the moment. Fish
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50. The accused became very emotional. Overcome
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