Matura Use of English

It’s not necessary for you to give me all the details.

• You can’t give me all the details.

• You mustn’t give me all the details.

• You don’t have to give me all the details.

They hope to reach the airport in twenty minutes.

• get to

• take off

• set off

• go on

I’m looking forward to your answer.

• I’d like to send you my answer.

• I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

• I’m waiting to get your answer.

What do you think of working abroad?

• Why don’t you want to work abroad?

• What’s your view on working abroad?

• Do you know someone who is working abroad?

No other boy in the team is a better player than Tom.

• Tom isn’t such a good player as the other boys in the team.

• Some boys in the team are better players than Tom.

• Tom is the best player in the team.

“Don’t work till late,” Mum said to Judy

• Mum asked Judy to start work later.

• Mum said that Judy didn’t work till late.

• Mum told Judy not to work till late.

Mike started writing the letter 20 minutes ago and hasn’t finished yet.

• Mike has been writing the letter for the last 20 minutes.

• Mike needs 20 minutes to finish the letter.

• Mike finished writing the letter 20 minutes ago.

I don't mind working longer hours if they pay me more.

• I can work

• I refuse to work

• I’m not interested in working

Can I have a word with you?

• I can give you my word.

• I’d like to talk to you.

• I think that you should speak up.

I don’t find this book very interesting.

• I lost an interesting book.

• This book doesn’t interest me much.

• I can’t find a book which interests me.