Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not change the word given: (5 points)
1. Perhaps Fiona will come soon and then she’ll be able to join us. IF
Fiona will be able to join us ___________soon.
2. To Amir’s surprise his boss offered him promotion. WAS
To Amir’s surprise __________________________________promotion.
3. Cars cost more in Britain than in Belgium. MUCH
Cars ___________________________________in Belgium as in Britain.
4. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Agnes. COULD
Agnes _______________________________________the tourist office.
5. He should take those shoes to be mended soon. HAVE
He should __________________________________________soon.
6. What a pity we ate all the food. ONLY
If __________________________________________all the food.
7. I don’t want you to buy me a present. SOONER
I’d _______________________________________buy me a present.
8. From today lorries are not allowed to go through the town centre. NO
From today __________________________________ to go through the town centre.
9. The days get colder and colder. IT
Each __________________________________ colder.
10. A good boss looks after everyone in the company. EMPLOYER
A good __________________________________ in the company.
Part II. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences. (5 points)
Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.
1. I/ want/ have/ that suit/ clean/ iron/ before/ meeting.
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2. Many foreigners/ be/ not/ accustomed/ cold weather/ Vietnam.
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3. Because/ heavy rain/ many students/ be late/ class/ yesterday.
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4. My brother/often/ spend/ spare time/ read /books/ watch/ television.
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5. One/ disadvantages/ living here/ lack/ public transport.
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Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not change the word given: (5 points)
1. Perhaps Fiona will come soon and then she’ll be able to join us. IF
Fiona will be able to join us ____if she comes_______soon.
2. To Amir’s surprise his boss offered him promotion. WAS
To Amir’s surprise _____he was offered_____________________________promotion.
3. Cars cost more in Britain than in Belgium. MUCH
Cars ________don't cost as much___________________________in Belgium as in Britain.
4. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Agnes. COULD
Agnes _______asked where he could find the________________________________the tourist office.
5. He should take those shoes to be mended soon. HAVE
He should ______have thoes shoes mended____________________________________soon.
6. What a pity we ate all the food. ONLY
If _________only we hadn't eaten all the food_________________________________all the food.
7. I don’t want you to buy me a present. SOONER
I’d ______sooner you _________________________________buy me a present.
8. From today lorries are not allowed to go through the town centre. NO
From today ____no lorries is allowed______________________________ to go through the town centre.
9. The days get colder and colder. IT
Each ______day , it gets ____________________________ colder.
10. A good boss looks after everyone in the company. EMPLOYER
A good ____ employer looks after everyone______________________________ in the company.
Part II. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences. (5 points)
Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.
1. I/ want/ have/ that suit/ clean/ iron/ before/ meeting.
......I want to have that suit cleaned and ironed before the meeting......................................................................................................................
2. Many foreigners/ be/ not/ accustomed/ cold weather/ Vietnam.
............Many foriegners are not accustomed to cold weather in Vietnam................................................................................................................
3. Because/ heavy rain/ many students/ be late/ class/ yesterday.
...............Many foriegners are not accustomed to cold weather in Vietnam.............................................................................................................
4. My brother/often/ spend/ spare time/ read /books/ watch/ television.
........My brother often spends his spare time reading books and watching television...................................................................................................................
5. One/ disadvantages/ living here/ lack/ public transport.
.................... One of the disadvantages of living here is the lack of public transport.......................................................................................................
