With answer key for advanced

5. We need to 
the decision makers just how serious this problem is.
6. The area manages to 
pressure from ruthless developers and 
preserve its roots.
7. The campaign organisers have 
tremendous problems and the 
project has now been set back by several months. 
Look at the sentences then rewrite each of these sentences beginning with 
What
 and 
It’s
/
It 
was
. You may need to add words.
1. The volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents and the closure of the airport.
What 
It was 
2. The destruction of natural habitats causes animals to be added to the list of endangered species.
What 
It’s 
3. The public response to large-scale disasters never ceases to amaze me.
What 
It’s 
4. The ongoing drought has led to a ban on hose pipes for the foreseeable future.
What 
It’s 
5. The roads were flooded after the torrential rain and the rivers burst their banks.
What 
It was 
6. More severe measures are needed to tackle the issue of global warming.
What 
It’s 

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Exam task
3
For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first 
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three 
and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
0 Some experts query the introduction of water restrictions during droughts.