1.Why don't you find the meaning of the word in the dictionary ?
-Why don't you look up the word in the dictionary ?
2.Despite suffering terrible injuries,he tried to finish the race
-Although...he suffered terrible injuries,he tried to finish the race..……
3.The weather is very bad,so all flights are cancelled
-..……all flights are cancelled.........because.......the weather is very bad........
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1. Mark was born in the East,but he grew.........in the West
2. Can you put your name, telephone number and address........in the book,please?
3. Phong turned the TV........and went ........bed because it was quite late
4. The guide showed us.........the historic parts of the city
5. David is very friendly. He gets ............most of his friends
6. I don't know why they turned.........our invitation to the party
7. Nam didn't know the correct spelling,so he had to look it..........in the dictionary
8. We are all looking forward..........sering your grand parents again
Write the second sentences in such a way that the meanings stay the same as the first ones :
1. Because the weather was cold, they stayed at home.
=> The weather ......................
=> They stayed at home because of .............................
2. Because Mr. Ba is old, he can't join the game.
=> Mr Ba is ........................
=> Mr Ba can't join the game because of ....................
3. Because it was raining heavily, the game was cancelled.
=> It was .....................
=> Because of ......................
4. He wasn't successful because he was not hard enough.
=> He was not ..................
=> He wasn't successful because of .........................
5. He came late because his bike was broken.
=> His bike was ..................
=>He came late because of .......................
6. Although the sea was rough, the fishermen went fishing. (despite)
7. Though the test was difficult, we could finish it. (despite)
8. Though Mr Brown is old, he runs 5km every morning. (despite)
9. Although he tried hard, he was unsuccessful. (in spite of)
10. Even though he has a well-paid job, he wants to move to another company. (despite)
11. Though he is young, he is successful in business. (despite)
Rewrite the sentences into the same meaning: 1. Who was she invited to the party by?. -> Whom 2. Why isn't she taken to the cinema with them ? -> Why don't 3.Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test. -> If you 4.Water these plants or they will die. ->Unless 5.He is absent now. He doesn't know what to do. -> lf he 6.l expect to hear from you. -> l look
I. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions :
1, Don't worry we'll see you're all right.
A. look at you B. look on you C. look for you D. look after you
2, Leontyne Price has excelled as an opera singer since the 1960's, receiving worldwide recognition as a result of her artistry
A. showed interest B. liked to perform C. begun to improve D. been superior
II. Find and correct mistakes :
1, What I find is that either I make a bad grammatical mistake also I pronounce the word the wrong way.
2, I hope one day you will come and I hope that I haven't done too many mistakes in my sentences.
3, Time spends very slowly when you are waiting for a bus to arrive
4, Some artists use traditional designs while another use modern themes
5, Whatever difficult he may encounter, he'll try his best to overcome
III. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
I'd like to visit Egypt more than any other countries in the world
-> It's ...............................................................................
IV. Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given words in any ways.
1, The house shook violently. All of us felt that (shake)
-> .......................................................................................
2, Tom came to the party in patched jeans. He surprised all those dressed formally (coming)
-> .......................................................................................
3, She refused to answer. It was disappointing (refusing)
-> ........................................................................................
51. He admitted having opened the suitcase _______ asking its owner.
52. Opening the parcel, he was surprised _______ what he saw.
53. She insisted ________ him wearing the red tie.
54. The teacher tried to explain the new formula________ his students.
55. The English contest organized ________ our teachers is an annual event in my school.
56. The participants must find ________ all the answers in order to go in the next round.
57. Are you excited____________ going on holiday next week?
58. She said to me “why don’t you relax ________a while?”
59. ________ the end of the film, the heroine was reunited with her family.
60. On behalf ________ our group, he made a speech at the meeting.
61. Have you washed your hands _________having lunch.
62. He was accused _________ having stolen a car.
63. Thank you very much _________ inviting me to your party.
64. We could not play soccer due _________the bad weather.
65. If you don’t want to watch TV. Turn it _________, please.
66. He is retired. He lives ________ his pension.
67. He’s getting bored _______ learning _________ heart.
68. The bomb went _______ killing several by-standers.
69. They cancelled the flight because ________ the storm.
70. The local people are very hospitable _________ strangers.
71. Why were you absent ________ class this morning?
72. In English lessons we always speak _____________ English.
73. When I bought the house, my sister helped me _______ with a loan.
74. Your father is very kind __________David.
75. Your plan is similar _____________his.
76. She is accustomed _______________getting up early.
77. This area is rich______________ oil.
78. Are you acquainted ______________ this man?
79. It was very nice ___________ him to give me a lift.
80. Smoking is harmful____________ our health.
81. Mary always take good care ________her children.
82. Our study is very important__________ our future and useful __________ our country.
83. Why don't you ask _________a pay increase?
84. Don't shout ________the child when he makes a mistake.
85. Ken prefers Chinese food ________French food.
86 How long have they been working _________the company?
87. He wore a hat, which made him look _________a spy.
88. I think your mother should let you make ________your own mind.
89. The pens made ____________ plastic are very cheap .
90. Many of the stories are based ________ rumor.
91. Was your friend successful________ getting a loan from the bank?
92. If you look __________ the book, you can find what you need.
93. You should make use __________ the books you have.
94. She was very upset__________ the news of her father’s death.
95.How would the body react ______ the extreme changes in temperature?
96.We congratulate you ______ your successful flight.
97.The American people shared ______ the Soviet people their satisfaction for the safe flight.
98.Most of the streets were named ______ national heros.
99.China became the third country in the world to be able to independently carry _______manned space flights.
100. . He was in orbit around the Earth ______ a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour.
V. Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentences printed before them
1. She started working in this company 5 year ago.
=> She has.....
2. In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
=> Although....
3. " I'll see you tomorrow morning , Helen "
=> Peter told Helen.....
4. We won't go out if the weather is bad.
=> Unless.........
5. Why did you allow them to leavr in the storm?
You should't let...
2. Make one sentence from two, using the word in brackets
1. the weather was bad , but they didn't cancel the flight to tokyo ( In spite of)
2. they sill live here .Air is polluted ( although)
3. she can work .It is very noisy ( even though)
4. they drove fast . The road is narrow ( although)
5. she didn't stay at the hospital . Her heart disease is worse ( In spite of)
6. I couldn't sleep during the night . I could see nothing ( In spite of )
7. He carried the case easily . It is very heavy ( In spite of)
8. he answered all questioned . The questions are difficult ( In spite of)
9. her illness is serious . She doesn't see her doctor ( despite)
10. the coffee is strong . he can drink it ( despite)
1 john ............ ( lose ) his job last month and since then he ..........(be) out of work - do you know why he .............( lose) his job ? - because he ................. (be) very rude to his boss 2 yesterday morning , when i ....... . ( arrive) at the airport , sophie ....... ..(wait ) for me . she ....... ...(wear) a pink dress and ... ...look very pretty cau 2 : 1 mark twain was born in missouri ..............(on/for/in )1835 2 fresh air is ............(of/about / in) great use to our health 3 he will not pass the exam ...............(if/unless/or) he works hard 4 my father often goes to church ............(with/at/on) sundays 5 surfing is one way..........(of/at/on) spending free time in australia 6 they are the children..............( whose /who/ whom ) won the match yesterday 7 tom has been living here .............. (for/since/in) six years 8 we would go camping ..............(although/if/ but) the weather were fine cau3 : pewrite the following sentences : 1 the remark was so unexpected that did not know what to say >> it was .................................................... 2 you are the worst guitarist in the world >> no one .................................................... 3 it is 3 years since i last saw nam >>>>> i have not ................................................................. 4 keeping the environment clean is very inportant >> it is .........................................................................
