Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it meams almost the same as sentence printed befpre it.

1.I like beef and vegetables best

Beef...................

2.Mekong river is longer than the Red river(ise comparative)

The Red river.................

3.That pencil belongs to Hoa

Hoa is...............

4.That restaurant has more seats than this one

This restaurant.............. 

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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

1. People said that he could swim across the river.

→ He was said_________________________________________________________.

2. Someone serviced his car last week.

→ He ________________________________________________________________.

3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.

→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.

4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.

→ The people_________________________________________________________.

5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

 → There is no_________________________________________________________.

6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.

 → If_________________________________________________________________.

7. He was punished because he behaved badly.

→ Because of __________________________________________________________.

8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .           

9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.

→ It was _____________________________________________________________.

10.  “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.

→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.

VIII. Rewrite each of the sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as it printed before.

1. Hungry or you will be late for the performance.

→ If you don't ______________________________.

2. The Nile is longer than any other river in the world.

→ The Nile is ______________________________.

3. I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris. (most)

→ I think Paris _____________________________.

4. You won't pass the exam unless you study harder. (not)

→ If _________________________ you won't pass the exam.

5. The black car is cheaper than the red car.

→ The red car  _____________________________.

6. I didn't go to school because I had a bad cold. (so)

→ _______________________________________.

7. We make the air dirty because we use the car all the time. (if)

→ _______________________________________.

8. It's not a good idea to go driving along because it's quite dangerous.

→ You ___________________________________.

9. It's possible that we will have robot pets in the future.

→ We ___________________________________.

10. Maybe people will be able to live on Mars.

→ People ________________________________.

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

1. It is good exercise to run a mile a day.

-To

2. It is interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer.

-To

-3. To go out at night is dangerous.

- It's

4. Leaving the medicine around the house is not safe.

-It's

5. Putting a knife into an electrical socket is dangerous.

-It's

 6. Shall we go to the sports centre this weekend?

- Let's

7. You are not allowed to make noise here.

- You mustn't

8. Don't stay up late every night.

- You shouldn't

9. It's better for you to review what you have learned

- you should 

10.It would be a good idea if Harry took a holiday.

→ Harry should

Part III: Sentence transformation

Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.

1. He has never met her before. => It is the ………………………………………. ...........................................

2. Mr Hai has not smoked for a week. => It is ……………………………………............................................

3. She will transfer you a parcel tomorrow. => A parcel …………………………...................................

4. The Nile is the longest river in the world. => The Nile is longer ……………….......................................

5. Jogging in the morning is a part of Nam's daily routine. => Nam ………………...................................

6. Why don't you try to ask John for help? => You should ………………………............................................

7. Everything is all right. => There is not …………………………………………........................................

8. The whale is the biggest in the world. => No other animal………………………........................................

9. I watched the film in two hours. => It took …………………………………….............................................

10. The farmer was very poor. He couldn't buy a buffalo. =>The farmer was too…...............................................

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that

means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. My bag is the same as my brother’s.

à My brother’s bag is .……………………………………………….…..….

2. Her living room does not have any pictures.

à There are ………………………………………..……..…...……..……..…

3. I find collecting bottles interesting.  

à  I find…………………………………………………................…………..

4. He often makes his students practice speaking English a lot before the examination.

à His students ……………………………………..……………………..…..

5. Did you use to write to her when you were abroad?

à She …………………………………………………………………………...?

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that

means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. My bag is the same as my brother’s.

à My brother’s bag is .……………………………………………….…..….

2. Her living room does not have any pictures.

à There are ………………………………………..……..…...……..……..…

3. I find collecting bottles interesting.  

à  I find…………………………………………………................…………..

4. He often makes his students practice speaking English a lot before the examination.

à His students ……………………………………..……………………..…..

5. Did you use to write to her when you were abroad?

à She …………………………………………………………………………...?

D. WRITING

I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)

1. An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper.

→ Their engagement..................................................................................................................

2. The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.

→ Hardly..........................................................................................................................................

3. Allan regretted asking Arthur to lend him £20.

→ Allan wished.............................................................................................................................

4. Parking is not permitted here.

→ You aren’t..................................................................................................................................

5. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.

→ “Which ......................................................................................................................................”

6. If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.

→ But...............................................................................................................................................

7. It was so late that nothing could be done.

→ It was too...................................................................................................................................

8. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.

→ Much...........................................................................................................................................

9. That meal was excellent!

→ What...........................................................................................................................................

10. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.

→ I’d sooner.................................................................................................................................

Writing. Use the following prompts to write the perfect sentences. (2.0 pts)

Dear Nam,

1. school year / going / come / end

..................................................................................................................................................

2. I / look / forward / summer holiday

..................................................................................................................................................

3. this occasion / I / go / your country

..................................................................................................................................................

4. I / intend / stay / your house / two weeks

..................................................................................................................................................

5. I / hope / your parents / kind / provide / food / accommodation

..................................................................................................................................................

6. this opportunity / amuse / heartily

..................................................................................................................................................

7. first day / morning / long walk / country

..................................................................................................................................................

8. and / evening / swim / river

..................................................................................................................................................

9. following days / help / parents / farm work

..................................................................................................................................................

10. give / regards / everybody

..................................................................................................................................................

Affectionately yours