CPE - discussing change (1.1)

Species have ...... to climate changes throughout history.

• adapted

• adjusted

• evolved

• metamorphosed

We're going to ..... the spare bedroom into an office.

• modify

• convert

• adapt

• alter

At our last check-up, our cholesterol levels were through the roof, so we've ...... to low-fat milk.

• swapped

• converted

• switched

• moved

You can .... the height of the seat if the chair is uncomfortable.

• adapt

• alter

• vary

• adjust

The original terms of the contract needed to be .... prior to the company's takeover.

• amended

• switched

• adjusted

• swapped

Cut flowers have such a short lifespan - isn't it sad to watch a beautiful rose wither and ....?

• decay

• alter

• damage

• distort

These companies use marketing tools to systematically (and unethically) ... the facts about their products - by design, not accident.

• distort

• sway

• decay

• amend

Hers was such a/an .... concept that few companies were willing to invest in her start-up.

• original

• novel

• altered

• up-to-date

On a company level, we need to make a number of ..... changes to our operating procedures.

• strong

• rash

• extreme

• radical

What 2 words, other than REFINE, could you use when referring to slight changes made to improve something.

• to fine-tune

• to hone

• to tweak

• to salvage

• to alleviate