X. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the word given.

1. It’s three years since I started learning Spanish. (FOR)

I_____________________________________________________________        

2. It is difficult for my friends to understand Australian’s accent. (DIFFICULTY)

My friends_____________________________________________________       

3. Tim didn’t join the summer camp because he was sick. (OF)

Because_______________________________________________________        

4. Could you speak English when you were young? (ABLE)

When you were young, __________________________________________?

5. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (PART)

Three hundred students__________________________________________         

X. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one 
1. The flood destroyed all the crops in the area. 
 All the crops ..……………………………..........................................................................................
2. They started learning how to play the piano 10 years ago. 
 They have ..………………………………............................................................................................
3. These words are difficult so I can’t understand the text.
 If ..……………………………….........................................................................................................
4. The weather was awful. We didn’t enjoy our camping holiday. 
 Because of...……………………………...........................................................................................
5. We must conserve water. Otherwise we will face serious water shortages. 
 If …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Many fish in the river die due to the increased temperature of water. 
 Because ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

VII. Read the following passage fill in each blank with ONE suitable word that best completes each blank.

            Air pollution is a (1) ______ of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries are laws limiting the amount of is smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly (2) _____ other children and they are clumsy when they use their hands. There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s (3) ______ may become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods.

VI Give the correct verb form/ verb tense/ word form of the words in brackets.

1. My mother _______________ cooking by the time the guests arrived. (finish)

2. Water pollution can _______________ many different causes. (have)

3. Technology will probably help _______________natural disasters. (prediction)

4. If I could choose a city to visit, I _______________to Da Nang. (go)

5. Astronomers are concerned about light pollution because they have __________ in viewing activities in the sky and outer space. (difficult)

6. A number of cleaning products contain ______________ chemicals. (harm)

7. Recently, many places in New Zealand __________ called with two names – one English, one Maori. (be)

8. A website in Pakistan is helping coordinate the ____________ of aid in the flood disaster. (provide)

9. After she (try on)____________ all the dresses in the shop, she bought the most expensive one.

10. They (not have)___________ breakfast when I got up.

* SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word.

1. “How was your international summer camp, Phong?” – “Wonderful”.

A. Awesome               B. Plentiful                  C. Beautiful                D. Important

2. The people of Kiribati are afraid that one day their country in the not-too-distant future will disappear from the surface of the earth.

A. delighted                B scared                      C. bored                      D. interested

V. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.

15. The most popular sport in Canada are ice hockey.

                         A           B   C                 D

16. The number of students in my class enjoy taking part in social activities.

              A                 B                                      C                                   D

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XI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1.   Flying a kite in the countryside is very exciting.

      It’s………………………………………………………………..

2.   I have done voluntary work for three years.

      I started ……………………………………………………………………

3.   It’s not necessary to change the dates of our trip.

      We________________________________________________________________

4.   Do you want me to show you how to use this?

      Would_____________________________________________________________

5.   It took me two hours to walk to her village.

      I spent_____________________________________________________________

6.   Millions of tourists visit the Museum of Ethnology every year.

      The Museum of Ethnology_____________________________________________

7.   Jane makes crafts better than her sister.

      Jane’s sister doesn’t__________________________________________________

8.   Let’s go to my uncle’s farm at the weekend.

      Amy suggested_________________________________________________________

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

1. I started learning English 10 years ago.

 I have________________________________________________________

2. Stop swimming in that lake, or you will have skin rashes.

 If you__________________________________________________________

3. We will send the rescue workers to the flooded villages.

The rescue workers ______________________________________________

4. I think you should use energy efficient light bulbs.

 If I____________________________________________________________

 Combine two sentences into a new one, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

5. The environment is polluted. Birds leave their habitats and plants die. (makes)                                            

 ________________________________________________________________

6. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (Since)

 ________________________________________________________________

7. His room is untidy, so his mother is unhappy.  (because of)

 ________________________________________________________________

8. Paul doesn’t have a car. He can’t drive to work. (If)       

 ________________________________________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the words given in brackets.

1. What was your favourite subject at school? (enjoy)

=> What ……………………………………………….. at school?

2. I haven’t visited my family since 2005. (time)

=> The ……………………………………………….. my family was in 2005.

3. My parents moved to New Zealand in 2010. (lived)

=> My parents ……………………………………………….. since 2010.

4. I think that no city is more beautiful than Paris. (most)

=> I think Paris ……………………………………………….. in the world.

5. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. (enough)

=> I ……………………………………………….. money to buy the computer.

6. Why don’t we go to Bali on summer vacation? (suggested)

=> Jane ……………………………………………….. on summer vacation.

7. You won’t pass the exam unless you study harder. (not)

=> If ……………………………………………….. you won’t pass the exam.

8. Matt is still working on his homework. (finished)

=> Matt ……………………………………………….. his homework yet.

9. What are your plans for the weekend? (do)

=> What………………………………………………………………..……………

10. Peter knew how to skate when he was 12. (could)

=> Peter………………………………………………………………..……………

                                                                                                           I.         Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one.

1.   Living on Mars sounds very exciting.

      It’s __________________________________________________

2.   I’ve been to this restaurant three times now.

      This is ________________________________________________

3.   Computers won’t be necessary because your TV will do everything.

      You won’t ____________________________________________

4.   Maybe Peter won’t come to the party tonight.

      Peter _________________________________________________

5.   I couldn’t phone you because I didn’t have your number.

      I didn’t have your number, _______________________________

6.   He began learning English three years ago.

      He has ________________________________________________

7.   Very few cities in Vietnam are as rich as Da Nang.

      Da Nang is one of the ___________________________________

8.   Although it was noisy, we continued to study our lesson.

      In spite of _____________________________________________

VIII.  Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.

1. I find collecting bottles interesting.

 My hobby ……………………………………….

2. My brother  started recycling rubbish two years ago.

    My brother has …………………………………………

3.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.

We should …………………………………………………..

4. Students wear uniforms every Mondays and  Saturdays.                         

- Uniforms  ……………………………………………….

5. Do you find it easy to learn English?

- Are you good ……………………………………………….

6. Her hobby is raising money for the poor. 
She enjoys…………………………………..

7. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. (SO)

………………………………………………………………………………...
8. They / visit / Ha long Bay / a long time. (complete the sentence)

………………………………………………………………………………...
9. I have spots. ( Give the advice) 

………………………………………………………………………………...
10. Ho Chi Minh City is larger than Ha Noi. 
Hanoi is ………………………………………………………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 36. It’s 3 years since I last saw Nam. - I haven’t________________________________________________. 37. “Don’t make so much noise, Peter.” said Carol - Carol told Peter_____________________________________________. 38. Keeping the environment clean is very important. - It’s_________________________________________________. 39. “You should turn off the lights before going out”. Mrs. Hoa said. - Mrs. Hoa suggested________________________________. 40. Why don’t you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air? - How about________________________________________________?