ACTIVITY 159:
Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first using the words in
blue capitals. Then
check the correct answers.
1. It is compulsory for motorcyclists to wear a helmet.
TO
You
on a motorbike.
2. We regret buying such a big house.
SHOULDN'T
We
such a big house.
3. I couldn't wear jeans to work in my previous
job. ALLOWED
I
jeans to work in
my previous job.
4. The sign says 'Don't walk on the grass', but
nobody takes any notice. AREN'T
You
on the grass, but
nobody takes any notice.
5. Please turn off your laptop. It might interfere
with the flight instruments. BETTER
You
your laptop.
It might interfere with the instruments.
6.
Camping is strictly prohibited in most national parks.
AREN'T
You
in most national parks.
7. The best thing to do would be to apply for a
transfer to a different department. TO
You really
for a transfer
to a different department.
8. We took sandwiches, but they weren't necessary.
TAKEN
We
sandwiches.
9. You can't use mobile phones in this carriage.
NOT
The use of mobile phones
in this carriage.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished
LESSON 38
at OM Personal
CAE - Certificate in Advanced English. Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you
have learnt here.