CAE 1 Rephrases

I didn't know that cars were so expensive in this country.

IDEA

I ........................................................ so much in this country.

It is reported that he is now recovering in hospital.

RECOVERY

He is reported ....................................................... in hospital now.

There's no point arguing about this small detail, in my opinion.

WORTH

This small detail ....................................................., in my opinion.

The two situations are completely different.

COMMON

The two situations don't ......................................................... each other.

The ambulance came within minutes.

MATTER

It ............................................................ before the ambulance came.

Jake was the person who started my interest in collecting pottery.

GOT

It ......................................................... in collecting pottery.

I'm sure you are wondering why i haven't contacted you for so long.

HAS

You must ................................................... so long since I contacted you.

He made a very quick decision and he didn't think about the matter enough.

WITHOUT

He made a very quick decision ................................................... to the matter.

He always gives the impression that he's very confident.

ACROSS

He always ................................................... very confident.

I'm sure Sarah didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

INTENTION

I'm sure Sarah ............................................... your feelings.