1. Because of knowing her family, I did what I could for her.
2. We made up our mind to set off early the next day to avoid the rush hour traffic.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. We haven’t been to our hometown for many years.
® The last time we ............................................................. was many years ago.
2. Your 18th birthday party was the last time I really enjoyed myself.
® I ...................................................................... since your 18th birthday party.
3. It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.
® My father ..................................................................... for nearly 20 years
4. James went to Scotland last Friday and is still there.
® James ........................................................................... to Scotland since Friday.
5. When did you learn to play the piano?
® How long is it ............................................................ to play the piano?
6. The last time I spoke French was when we were in Canada.
® I haven’t ................................................................................... we were in Canada.
7. You haven’t redecorated our rooms for a year.
® It’s ..................................................................................... our rooms.
8. I started looking for my keys an hour ago and I’m still looking.
® I ................................................................................ my keys for an hour.
9. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant before.
® This is .................................................................... a Chinese restaurant.
10. My father gave up smoking three months ago.
® My father ……………………………………………… for three months.
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.
She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…
2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................
3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.
The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................
4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.
I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.
I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................
Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)
1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)
We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.
2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)
My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.
3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)
It ........................................................................................to register for the new course.
4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)
My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.
5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)
The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.
6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)
A teacher .............................................................................................students.
7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)
I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.
8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.
9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race (prevented)
Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.
10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)
Gerald........................................................................................................vote.
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.
She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…
2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................
3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.
The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................
4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.
I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.
I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................
Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)
1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)
We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.
2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)
My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.
3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)
It ........................................................................................to register for the new course.
4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)
My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.
5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)
The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.
6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)
A teacher .............................................................................................students.
7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)
I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.
8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.
9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race (prevented)
Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.
10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)
Gerald........................................................................................................vote.
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. She didn’t like literature and her sister didn’t either.
Neither _____ _____________________________________________________________
2. I’ve never done such a difficult test.
It _______________________________________________________________________
3. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.
If _______________________________________________________________________
4. The weather was so beautiful that we went swimming.
It was ____________________________________________________________________
5. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
I really wish _______________________________________________________________
N.U3.XI/49
Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means exacty the same as the sentence before it.
1. I was punished by the teacher because I forgot to do the exercises.
2. She didn't go to school because it rained heavily
3. The boy is too short to play the volleyball
4. I love cold weather and flowers very much and that's why I live in Dalat
5. The television program is so interesting that I want to see it.
6. The old man was too weak to say a word
8. He went to bed late. Therefore he didn't get up early
9. Mai is such a well-behaved girl that all her friends like her
10. Because the weather fine, we will go out.
I. Finish each of the following sentences , using the word given in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences before it
1. This flat is too small for three people ( enough )
=> This flat ........................................
2. I can't get the job because I don't have good eyesight ( wish )
=> I ........................................................
3. Despite knowing this place very well , I got lost ( though )
=> I ................................................. this place very well
4. John and I were thirsty so we asked for a drink . ( because )
=> John and I ...................................................
5. They left early because they didn't want to get caught in the traffic ( avoid )
=> They left early in order ................... in the traffic
6. You are tired because you stayed up late last night ( if )
=> You wouldn't be tired ............................................
7. He is a careful driver ( carefully )
=> He ............................
8. When John walked out of the meeting , he didn't say goodbye to anyone ( without )
=> John left ......................................................
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are tired.
The more ………………………………………………………………..……….…………………….
2. I was strongly determined to take my stdy seriously next semester.
I had………………………………………………………..……….……………………...
3. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours.
It ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. " You are cheating", said Carol to June.
Carol accused ……………………………………………………………………............
5. Thank to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man.
Had ……………………………………………………………………….…………...………
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)
1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.
→ He hates ………………………………………………………………..……………
2. I could finish the work early because he helped me
→ Thanks……………………………………………………………………………………………….
à Thanks to his help, I could finish the work early.
3. It is supposed that the thief stole everything in the house.
→ The thief ……………………………………………………………………………
4. . They knew little about the job of their choice.
→ Little ..........................................................................................................................
5. That girl is so intelligent that everyone loves her.
→ That is …………………………………………………………………………………
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)
1. My protests were ignored by everybody.
a, Nobody__________________________________________________
2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
b, It came__________________________________________________
3. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem.
c, If it ____________________________________________________
4. We haven’t received the confirmation of our hotel booking yet.
d, Our hotel booking ________________________________________
5. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.
e, Her uncle didn’t __________________________________________
