C2 Proficiency - Key Word Transformations Exercise 1

1. Electricity is getting very expensive these days.
cost
The higher and higher these days.

2. Unemployment has risen considerably over the last eighteen months and the government is under pressure to find a solution.
increase
The government is under pressure due to over the last eighteen months.

3. The minister's resignation from the government was caused by the discovery of his role in the financial scandal.
led
The discovery of the minister's role in the financial scandal the government.

4. Oh, there you are! I didn't even know you had gone out!
unaware
I fact that you had gone out.

5. Don't get involved in this John, it has nothing to do with you.
keep
This has nothing to do with you so .

6. I really can't understand why he can't finish the project on time.
baffled
I am really to finish the project on time.

7. Mr. Edwards was sacked partly because of his arriving late to work.
contributed
Mr. Edwards' constant lateness from the company.

8. You can't just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully.
spur
Going on safari isn't a decision you can make moment. You need to plan things very carefully.