Key word transformations 2 Read the sentences about Jane and her friend Tommy. Complete the second
sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use no more
than three words.
Jane lives near Tommy.
Jare doesn't live very far from Tommy.
1 Tommy is very sporty and is keen on swimming
Tommy is very sporty and enjoys
2 He says that he was inspired by his grandfather because he was an Olympic swimmer
He says that
him because he was an Olympic swimmer.
3 Jane tries not to watch Tommy race in competitions because she gets nervous
Jane avoids
Tommy race in competitions because she gets nervous
4 Jane doesn't think it's a good idea for Tommy to train every day
Jane thinks Tommy
5 Jane would like to play golf, but she hasn't got enough money to buy all the equipment
Jane would like to play golf, but she can't
buy all the equipment.
every day
B: Lionel Messi. He's (the greatest) player in the world.
Is Gordon (the tallest) basketball player in the team?
No, Paul is (taller) than him.
Carla isn't a very fast swimmer.
I know, she's (the slowest) in the class.
Who is (the fastest) man on Earth?
Usain Bolt, at the moment. He has got the world record in the 100 m.
Is Andy in the volleyball team?
Yes, he is one of (best) players.
Are you good at PE?
No, I'm (the worst) in my class.
Is football (more popular) than cricket in the UK?
Yes, it is.
Is Tracy (better) at tennis than Michelle?
Yes! And she is also two years (younger) than her.
Jonathan is very good at cycling.
I know, he has got (most) medals in the team.
Who' s Michael Phelps?
He is one of (the most famous) swimmers of all times.