X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)
1. The last time she went out with him was two years ago
→ She hasn’t ___________________________________________________________________
2. Although the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday with a lot of interesting activities.
→ Despite ______________________________________________________________________
3. The woman is so fool that no one took any notice of her.
→ She is________________________________________________________________________
4. They don’t have enough time so they cannot do me a favor.
→ Were________________________________________________________________________
5. “You had better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth,’’ said John.
→ John advised Elizabeth__________________________________________________________
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)
1. Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced.
-> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….
2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.
-> No sooner…………………………………………………………………...
3. As Mike earned more money, he bought more clothes.
-> The …..………………………………………………………………………
4. Who often makes people in your class laugh ?
-> By .………………………………………………………………………….
5. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai ? ” Said Nam
-> Nam offered …………………………………………………………………
6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
-> He denied ……………………………………………..…………..
7. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
-> At no time …………………………………………………………………..
8. No one has seen Hoa since her birthday.
-> The last time Hoa .. …………………………………………………………
9. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.
-> The boys would rather ……………………………………………………..
10. Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either
-> Neither............................................................................................................
II. Complete the sentences, using the given words. (1.0point)
1. Mr.Brown / teach English/ six years now.
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2. The recent earthquake/ cause/ serious damage/ Japan’s economy.
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3. If/ I/ you/ I/ take/ public transport/ school/ avoid traffic jams/ save energy.
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4. It/ essential that/ the boy/ have/ good command/ English.
…………………………..……………………………………………………
5. We/ having/ very good/ time/ together/ help us/ strengthen/ friendship.
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VII. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one. (1 pt)
1. He is a foreigner, but he plays Vietnamese folk games really well.
-> Although ___________________________________
2. I’ve never attended a more joyful festival than this one.
-> This is the __________________________________
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2 points)
1. If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out.
-> Unless …………………………………………………………………………….
2. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
-> In case…………………………………………………………………..................
3. I now regret spending too much money on clothes.
-> I wish …..………………………………………………………………………….
4. You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away.
-> You shouldn’t .…………………………………………………………………….
5. “I must see the manager! ” he cried.
-> He insisted ………………………………………………………………………..
6. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.
-> Only …………………………………………………………………..…………..
7. It’s Peter’s job to look after his little brother. (responsible)
-> Peter ………………………….…………………………………………………..
8. Their car is Japanese. It is big and white.
-> They have ……..…………………………………………………………………..
9. Couldn’t you take a bus to the station this morning?
-> Wasn’t ………………………………………………………………………….?
10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
-> Enormous effort.......................................................................................................
Part II. Use suggestions to make complete sentences. Make any changes necessary. You can add more words but cannot omit the given words. (1point):
1. famed city / organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/ Sydney International Food Festival/ october/.
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2. A hundred years ago / people / all / world / live/ different/ how/ now/.
…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………
3. Smart boards/ help/ students/ use/ fingers/ write directly/ them/.
…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………
4. All gases/ most liquids/ solids/ expand/ heat/.
………………………………..…………………………………………………………
5. The fossilized/ remain/ a type/ camel/ no longer/ a dog/ find/ Bed Lands/ South Dakota.
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It's + adj + to V
1. Having nothing to do at weekend is really boring.
- It's
2.Playing with sharp things is very dangerous.
- It's
3. Hanging out with close friends is really interesting.
- It's
4. Keeping medigioe in the locked cupboard is safe.
- It
5. It's not easy to learn Japanese.
-Learning
6. It's very enjoyable to hang out with friends.
- Hanging
XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.
1. Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)
- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.
2. The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)
- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.
3. I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)
- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.
4. Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)
- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.
5. Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)
- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?
6. People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)
- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.
7. Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)
- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.
8. “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)
- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.
9. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)
- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.
10. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (TRADITIONALLY)
- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?
X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it. (2 points)
1. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.
à It was……………………………………………………………….……………
2. Is this the only way to reach the stadium ?
à Isn’t there……………………………………………………………………….?
3. “ What’s your mother’s name, little boy ?” he said.
à He asked…………………………………………………………………………..
4. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
à Only…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I’ve always had to get up early to prepare breakfast for my family.
à I’m used…………………………………………………………………….………
6. Does she know enough English to work as a translator ?
à Is her………………………………………………………………………………….
7. These new machines have put an end to queuing.
à Before these……………………………………………………………………………
8. This exercise is more difficult than last week’s.
à Last week’s……………………………………………………………………………..
9. “Less noise!” the father asked the children.
à The father shouted ………………………………………………………………………
10. Mrs. Brown has two children.
à Mrs. Brown is……………………………………………………………….…………..
XI. Complete the sentence using the words given. Make all the changes and additions if neccessary. (2 poins)
1. We / be / close friends/ because / we / have / many things/ common.
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2. Passover/ celebrate/ every country/ world/?
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3. We/ decide/ go/ short walk/ before/ sit down/ lunch.
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4. After/ walk/ three hours/ we/ stop/ let/ others/ catch/ up/ us.
................................................................. ............................................................................
5. There/ be/ more/ and/ challenges/ school children today/ early age.
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X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)
1. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be.
She studies ......................................................................................................................................
2. He has never behaved so violently before.
He is behaving..................................................................................................................................
3. She can meet him if he arrives before eleven.
As long……………………..............................................................................................................
4. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.
Such ................................................................................................................................................
5. My car broke down, so I missed the beginning of the film.
The reason why ................................................................................................................................
6. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
You should ......................................................................................................................................
7. I could realize how important the family is only after I left home.
Not until ...........................................................................................................................................
8. Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning.
We have booked five rooms, only ...................................................................................................
9. I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help.
Had it not…………………………………...................................................................................
10. Success depends on hard work.
The harder .......................................................................................................................................
XII. Sentence transformation (20 points)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before.
1. I regret not buying any tickets for the concert.
I wish_____________________________________________________________________
2. I would like you to put the chairs away.
Do you mind _______________________________________________________________?
3. I'm on the fifth page of the letter I'm writing
So far I ____________________________________________________________________
4. I haven’t decided to continue my study in a foreign country.
I haven’t made ______________________________________________________________
5. He was a fool to say that.
It was _____________________________________________________________________
6. He couldn’t afford to buy the car.
The car ____________________________________________________________________
7. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.
Such ______________________________________________________________________
8. They made him wait for two hours.
He was ____________________________________________________________________
9. I only recognized him when he came into the room
It was _____________________________________________________________________
10. Thanks to Lan’s help, I was able to finish the project.
Had ______________________________________________________________________