1.It was too cold for children to go to school (couldn't)
children couldn't go to school in that cold weather
-> It was so cold that the children couldn't go to school
Rewrite
1. It was necessary for her to preapre for the interview but she didn’t
-> She ……………………………………………………………………………
2. I am sure she was sick yesterday because she didn’t go to school.
->……………………………………………………………………………
3. It was wrong of you to trust him .
->You ……………………………………………………………………………
4. I am having your brother repaint my house . ( repainted )
=> ............................................................................................................................
5. She phoned him as soon as she arrived at the airport .
=> Hardly ...............................................................................................................
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I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means exactly the same as the sentence before it:
1. I like playing soccer and that's why I spend a lot of time on that game.
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2.Because the weather was cold, they had to cancel their picnic.
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3. They studied very hard and that was why thay passed the examination.
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4. They couln't help you because they were not here.
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5. I can't go out because it is raining.
=>..................................................................................................
6. This book is interesting enough for me to read many times.
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7. This car is too old for me to buy.
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8. He is too young to go to school alone.
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9. You must becareful because he is very strict.
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10. The test was so long that I didn't finish it in an hour.
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1. “I come from Thanh Hoa, and I am now living here with my family,” Mr. Ba said.
-> Mr. Ba said that .............
2. We didn’t have enough money to buy a big house last year.
->We wish ......................
3. It is too cold for us to go swimming now.
->If it ..................
4. Spending a week in the countryside last month was very wonderful.
->It was .........................
5. In spite of having few job opportunities, people are living happily in this small town.
->Although ..........................
The children don’t go to school in the snowy weather.=>If it
Complete the conversation about a holiday. The older people had a nice relaxing time. - Yes, lying on the beach is certainly nice and ______.
2. It was annoying losing that suitcase. - Yes, you must be really ______ about it.
3. That film we saw was amusing. - Laura was certainly ______. She couldn’t stop laughing.
4. The museum was interesting, I thought. - Yes, we had an ______ time there. There was lots to see.
5. I was fascinated by those old photos of the town. - Yes, I thought they were ______ too.
6. The wind-surfing was a thrilling experience for the children. - Yes, they were certainly ______ to have a go.
7. I think I'll go to bed. I'm exhausted. Looking after young children is an ______ job.
8. I was surprised at how good the weather was. - Yes, the amount of sunshine we had was __________.
9. I was tired after we climbed the mountain. - Yes, I think everyone felt ________.
Ex 1. Choose the best option
1. It's raining,....................I can't go to the beach. (so/ therfore/ but/ although)
2. Nam got wet.................he forgot his umbrella (so/ because/ although/ and)
3. ................Lan has an exam tomorrow, she is still watching television ( Because/ Although/ However/ If )
4. My brother loves reading....................computer games are popular today ( as/ though/ and/ because)
5. .................the lake is highly polluted, we cannot swim in it. (Since/ Although/ However/ After)
6. Nam is tired .................... he stayed up late watching TV. (so/ even though/ because/ but)
7. My friend lied to me, .................. I don't trust her anymore (so/ therefore/ but/ because)
8. It was cold outside................., they went swimming in the lake (although/ because/ so/ however)
9. He put on his raincoat...........it was a bright, sunny day. (because/ even though/ therefore/ but)
10. My brother diidn't go to wokr yesterday................he didn't feel well (so/ because/ although/ but)
Ex 2: Rewirte the following sentences, beginning with the words provided
1. She told the truth, but no one believed her
--> Although...............................................................................................
2. They are poor, but their children are happy
-->Although..................................................................................................
3. In spite of the bad weather, the match took place
-->Although the weather..............................................................................
4. Nancy was sad. She cried
--> Because....................................................................................................
5. His watch is broken. He was late for the meeting
--> Since...........................................................................................................
6. I am so busy that I can't help you right now
--> I am too...................................................................................................
7. Some movies are too violent for the children to watch
--> Some movies are so................................................................................
8. These shoes aren't big enough for me to wear
--> There shoes are too................................................................................
9. The story was so funny thet everyone laughed
-->It was such..............................................................................................
10. The suitcase is so heavy that the woman cannot carry it
--> It is such..............................................................................................
1.''Shall we go out for a coffee after the work ?" said Peter.
Peter suggested .........
2."I'll take the children to go to school this morning"Mr Nam.
Mr. nam ..........
3. "Hurry up to catch the train, we don't have much time left." he said to us.
He urged ..........
4. "Go ahead, you can tell me anything in your mind," said the teacher to the student.
The teacher encouraged............
5. "I'll help you write down what the teacher says if you like," he said.
He offered. ................
6. "I didn't inform you about the change of this plan, I'm sorry".Jim said
Jim apologised..........
7. "Would you like me to drive you home?"the woman said.
The woman offered..
8."If I were you, I would talk about your problem." The boss
The boss advised ......9."You can go out with your friends when you finish your homework." My mother said. My mother allowed ....10."Go ahead, say what you think."my mother said. My mother encouraged...........
Ex 1: Complete the sentences. Use the words in parentheses. Use Simple present, Present continuous, or Simple past
1. I ...(go/not) to a movie last night. I ....(stay) home
2.Fred .....(come/not) to class every day
3. Sue...(read) a book right now. She...(watch/not) TV
4. I...(finish/not) my homework last night . I ...(go) to bed early
5. Jane.....(stand/not) up right now. She....(sit) down
6. It ....(rain/not) right now. The rain ....(stop) a few minutes ago
7. The whether ....(be/not) cold today, but it .....(be)cold yesterday
8. Mary and I ...(go/not) shopping yesterday. We ...(go) shopping last Monday
9. I ....(go) to a movie last night, but I ....(enjoy/not) it
10. I ....(write) a letter to my girlfriend yesterday, but I ....(write/not) a letter to her last week
11. My husband .....(come/not) home for dinner last night. He ....(stay) at his office
12.The children ....(go) to bed a half an hour ago. They ....(sleep)now
13. We ....(be) late for the movie last night. The movie ....(start)at 7:00,but we ....(arrive/not) until 7:15
14. He ....(dance) with Mary now
15. She usually ....(take) the bus to school
16. Her husband never ...(remember) her birthday
17. We...(watch) a film on television at the moment
