VII. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning: 1. We rarely see each other although we live on the same street. → In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom without permission. → Students mustn’t .....…………………………………………………………………………….. 3. My parents don’t allow me to make friends with strangers on the net. → I am not ....…....………………………………………………………………………………… 4. In Viet Nam, there is a custom of giving and getting lucky money on Tet holiday. → In Viet Nam, it’s the custom for ………………………………………………………………… 5. There’s a tradition in my family that people gather and have meals together on special occasions. → People in my family follow the tradition ..………………………………………………………. 6. Compared with Phong, Duy is lazier. → Duy works …………………………………………………………than Phong. 7. I really like to spend time with a cup of tea in my garden. → I’m really interested …………………………………………………………………....……… 8. You should come to the festival early, or you cannot join the procession. → If ……………………..……………………………………………………..……………….… 9. Although Mr. Nam was very busy, he spent the whole day at the Le Mat Village festival. → …..……………………………… ; however , ……………………………………………… 10. Life in the city is more stressful than life in the countryside. (as … as) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11. Simon likes joining in festivals in Viet Nam more than reading about them in books. → Simon prefers ……………………………………………………………………………….. 12. What colorful costumes the Hoa has ! → How …………………………………………………………………………