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100

DEEP

At this end of the pool the water is about 2 metres in ..... .

depth 

100
  • It came .................. when Lawrence got the job. (it was expected / not surprising)

as no surprise

100

The rate of unemployment hasn't increased quite as much this year compared to previous years.
SLIGHTLY
This year the rate of unemployment has increased .......... did in previous years.

slightly less than it

100

If you succeed ........ increasing your sales by at least 10% this year, you'll get a raise.

IN

100
How many papers are there in the CAE test? 

4 papers

200

PRACTICE 

His suggestions were very ..... and would never have worked.

impractical 

200
  • My sister asked me to ............ her kids while she was working late. (to watch / look after)

keep an eye on

200

None of the phones were left when we got to the shop.
TIME
................................. the shop, all the phones had been sold.

by the time we got to

200

Look at this sequence ........ numbers and tell me what the next one is.

OF

200

How long does each paper takes? 

SP: about 15 minutes / W and RUoE:1:30h each / L: 40min 

300

PRIDE 

She ..... showed her baby son off to her friends.

proudly

300

My grandmother had a bad 'flu but she's ................ again. (physically healthy again)

back on her feet

300

The beach was fun even though it was too cold.
FACT
 ........................too cold, the beach was fun.

despite the fact that it was

300

What this soldier did was ....... and beyond his expected duties. He'll be awarded a medal.

ABOVE

300

What are the possible types writing pieces on CAE? 

Essay (compulsory), a letter, a review, a proposal and a report. 

400

LONG 

She needs a ..... period of recovery after the operation.

lengthy 

400
  • If she doesn’t start training, she won’t ..................... of winning the race. (has no possibility)

stand a chance

400

I don't think it's important how fast we drive, we're going to be late.
MATTER
We're going to be late ......................... drive.

no matter how fast we

400

"What do you need in .......... to complete your work in time?"

ORDER

400

How many parts are there in the R&UoE paper? 

8 parts (4 RUoE / 4 Reading)

500

ADVICE 

She is employed by the president in an ..... capacity.

advisory

500

After devoting several years to her children, she ............. on Broadway. (succeed in returning to former successful career)

made a comeback

500

"You played your music too loud last night," Jan said to Ben angrily.
ACCUSED
Jan ............... his music too loud the previous night.


accused Ben of playing

500

We offer free delivery on all products and, in ........, five years of guarantee.

ADDITION

500

In which part of the speaking paper students have to discuss two of three pictures? 

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