I.     Choose the correct sentence A, B, C or D which has the same meaning to given one.

1.  We haven’t been to the concert for two years.

A.  The last time we went to the concert was two years ago.

B.  It’s two years since we went to the concert.

C.  We didn’t go to the concert two years ago.

D.  Both A and B are correct.

2.  Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

A.  The children seemed unhappy because they were very poor.

B.  The children were very poor, so they seemed happy.

C.  Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy.

D.  The children seemed happy whether they seemed happy.

3.  He used to travel around the country doing gigs.

A.  He liked travelling around the country to do gigs.

B.  He no longer travels around the country doing gigs.

C.  He was accustomed to travelling around the country doing gigs.

D.  He never travels around the country doing gigs.

4.  Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.

A.  He requested me not forget to go to the supermarket after work.

B.  He asked me not to forget to go to the supermarket after work.

C.  He told me that I shouldn’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.

D.  He reminded me to go to the supermarket after work.

Rewrite sentences without changing their meanings

1. This is the 1^st time he has gone abroad.

→He has ……………………………………………………………………………

2. The last time she went out with him was two years ago.

→ She hasn’t …………………………………………………………………………………………

3. It’s 10 years since we last met each other.

→We last …..……………………………………………………………………………………

4. You must finish all your homework before going to bed.

→ All your homework …………………………………………………………………………………………

5. We can use a 3-D printer to produce solid objects similar to the original ones.

→ A 3-D printer …………………………………………………………..………………………………

6. He finished his test, then he left the examination room.

→After he …………………………………………………………………………………………

7. I’ve lost my headphones.

→ Someone ……………………………………………………………….……….…………………

8. It’s a long time since the invention of the computer.

→ The computer ……………………….…………………………………………………………………

9. I saw him close the door and drive the car away.

→He was ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. It’s necessary for our government to revolutionize education.

→Education …………………………………………………………………………………………

11. People think that Maradona is the best football player in the 20^th century.

→ It is ………………….………………………………………………………………………

→ Maradona is …………………….……………………………………………………………………

12. He told me that his football team had played well last season.

→ I……………………………..………………………………………………………

→His football team………………………….………………………

13. Anna usually feeds the cats before she goes to school.

→The cats …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………

14. My nephew keeps interrupting me. 

→My nephew is ……………………………………………………………………………………

15. People started using vaccination a long time ago to prevent diseases.

→Vaccination ………………………………………………….………………………………………

1-Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

a. This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn't………………………………

b. I haven’t seen my old friend for two years.

-> I last ….

c. She was sick, so she could not go to school yesterday.

→ Because ………………………………………………………………………

d. My sister is interested in reading comics.

→ My sister enjoys...................................................................................................

1.Peter has not emailed Alice since they went to the movies

=)Peter last ..................

2.This is the first time I have seen him

=)I have.............................

3.I started/begun studying english 3 years ago

=)I have..................................

4.The last time she went out with him was two years ago

=)It is..........................

5.It is ten years since I last met him

=)I have not.................................

6.When did you buy it?

=)How long.....................

7.I last had my hair cut when I left here

=)I have not................

39. It’s two years since I last spoke to her.

 A. I haven’t spoken to her for two years. B. I have spoken to her for two years. C. I haven’t spoke to her for two years. D. I haven’t spoken to her two years ago.

40. Mai is the tallest student in the group.

A. No one in the group is as taller than Mai. B. No one in the group is more taller than Mai. C. No one in the group is as taller as Mai. D. No one in the group is so tall as Mai.

41. Jackson is American but he lives in France.

A. Jackson doesn’t live in America. B. Jackson’s nationality isn’t America. C. Jackson comes from France. D. Jackson, an American man, lives in France.

42. New York is more expensive than Tokyo.

A. Tokyo is cheaper than New York. B. Tokyo is more expensive than New York. C. Tokyo is as expensive as New York. D. Tokyo isn’t cheaper than New York.

43. Keep off the grass.

A. Walk on the grass. B. Don’t walk on the grass. C. Grow the grass. D. Don’t grow the grass.

44. I don’t like games. My brother also doesn’t like games.

A. My brother and I doesn’t like games. B. I don’t like games and my brother doesn’t like, too.  C. I don’t like games and neither does my brother. D. My brother doesn’t like game and so do I.

45. The car is too expensive. We can’t buy it.

A. The car is expensive for us to buy it. B. The car is too expensive for us to buy it. C. The car is too expensive for us to buy. D. The car is very expensive for us to buy.

46. Nam got up late. He missed the school bus.

A. Nam got up late, so he missed the school bus. B. Because Nam got up late, so he missed the school bus. C. Because Nam missed the school bus, he got up late. D. Nam missed the school bus, so he got up late.

46. The last time I met her was in 1999.
A. I haven’t met her since 1999. B. I haven’t met her for many weeks.
C. I met her in 1999 D. I didn't meet her in 1999.
47. I haven’t seen Henry for two years.
A. I didn’t see Henry two years ago. B. I didn't see Henry many years ago.
C. I last saw Henry two years ago. D. I have just seen Henry.
48. I have seen many more beautiful pictures than these ones.
A. These pictures are the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen.
B. These pictures aren't the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen.
C. There aren’t many more beautiful pictures than these ones.
D. I have never seen such beautiful pictures as these ones.
49. I’ve never read such an interesting poem.
A. This isn't the most interesting poem I’ve read.
B. This is the most interesting poem I’ve read.
C. I’ve never read any interesting poems.
D. I’ve read many more interesting poems than this one.
50. Mary doesn’t speak English so well as Jane.
A. Jane doesn't speak English better than Mary does.
B. Jane speaks English better than Mary does.
C. Jane never speaks English better than Mary does.
D. Jane speaks English worse than Mary does

The last time I saw David was in 1989. => I haven't 1. How long is it since they went to London => When 2. I last spoke to Jim when I sold him my old car => I haven't 3. I haven't seen him for two weeks. => The last time I 4. It is over years since they left their homeland. => They haven't 5. She started to learn English in 2003 . => She has 6. The last time I saw her was in 2005. => I haven't 7. They've lived here for six years. => They moved 8. I've never read a more romantic story => It's the 9. I haven't met him for two years. => It's 10. I last saw him when I was a student => I haven't 11. I have never heard the song before. => This is