1. ... were planted this year

2. ... as far as we thought

3. ... took we 5 hours to study E everyday

4. ... not to eat much sugar

5. ... if he/she could wait for him outside the movie theater

A lot of green trees have been planted this year

The town wasn't as near as we thought

It takes us 5 hours to study English everyday

She advised me not to eat much sugar

He asked his friend to wait for him outside the movie theatre

1. ... were planted this year

2. ... as far as we thought

3. ... took we 5 hours to study E everyday

4. ... not to eat much sugar

5. ... if he/she could wait for him outside the movie theater

1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year.
 A lot of green trees___have been planted this year______.
2. The town was farther than we thought.
 The town wasn’t as__near as we thought_______.
3. We spend five hours studying English every day.
 It_____take us 5 hours to study E everyday________________________.
4. It has been raining for five hours.
 It started__raining 5 hours ago__________________.
5. To help mom at home is a good activity.
 It is___a good activity to help mom at home________________________.
 

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

1. We haven’t seen each other for over two years.

ð The last time…………… we saw each other was over two years ago.……………

2. They have planted a lot of green trees this year

ðA lot of green trees……… have been planted this year……………

3. May I borrow your dictionary?

ð Would you mind ………if I borrowed your dictionary?……………

4. “We are decorating our Christmas tree now”, Hoa said.

ð Hoa said……………  that they were decorating their Christmas tree then……………..…....

5. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it

ð The water was not …… warm enough for the children to swim in.………

6. She is not only a teacher, she is also a singer

ð Not only ………………… is she a teacher but she also is a singer……………

7. “Don’t swim out too far, boys” The security said

ðThe security warned the……boys not to swim out too far………

8. She studies English so that she can improve her knowledge.

ð She studies English so as……… to improve her knowledge………

9. You should take more exercises to keep fit and stay healthy.

ð You had ………better  take more exercises to keep fit and stay healthy.………………

10. We’d prefer you not to smoke.

ð We’d rather ……you didn't smoke……….……………

VII. Write a thank-you letter using the words given. (10 pts)

Dear Nhung,

1. Thank you/ much/ the flowers/ you/ send/ while/ I/ be/ hospital.
=> Thank you very much for the flowers you sent me while I was in the hospital.

2. They/beautiful/ and/ they/ really/ help/ cheer/ me/ up.
=> They were beautiful and they really helped to cheer me up.

3. I/ come out/ hospital/ last Thursday morning.
=> I came out of the hospital last Thursday morning.

4. You/ come over/ place/ weekend/ because/ I/ very/ bored/ now?
=> Will you come over to my place at weekend because I am very bored now. ?

5. I/ look forward/see/soon.
=> I am look forward to seeing you soon.

Love, (Thao)

VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (10 pts)

1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year.

A lot of green trees___have been planted this year______.

2. ''I don't behave very well in front of a crowd,'' said Peter.

Peter said that___he didn't behave very well in front of a crowd__________.

3. The town was farther than we thought.

The town wasn’t as_____near as we thought____.

4. We spend five hours studying English every day.

It_____take us five hours to study English every day.________________________.

5. “You had better not eat much sugar.”

She advised me____not to eat much sugar.________.

6. “Can you wait for me outside the movie theatre?”

He asked his friend____to wait for him outside the movie theatre_____.

7. “Don’t be silly.” He said to the boy.

He____told the boy not to be silly________________________.

8. We can’t drink the water because it’s too hot.

The water isn’t___warm enough for us to drink___________.

9. It has been raining for five hours.

It started_____to raining five hours ago_______________.

10. To help mom at home is a good activity.

It is______a good activity To help mom at home_____________________.

VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (10 pts)

1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year.

A lot of green trees____have been planted this year_____.

2. ''I don't behave very well in front of a crowd,'' said Peter.

Peter said that_______he didn't behave very well in front of a crowd_______.

3. The town was farther than we thought.

The town wasn’t as____near as we thought_____.

4. We spend five hours studying English every day.

It_______takes us five hours to study English every day_______.

5. “You had better not eat much sugar.”

She advised me_____not to eat much sugar________.

6. “Can you wait for me outside the movie theatre?”

He asked his friend____to wait for him outside the movie theatre_____.

7. “Don’t be silly.” He said to the boy.

He______told the boy not to be silly________.

8. We can’t drink the water because it’s too hot.

The water isn’t_______warm enough for us to dink_______.

9. It has been raining for five hours.

It started_______raining five hours ago______.

10. To help mom at home is a good activity.

It is______a good activity to help mom at home_______.

VII. Write a thank-you letter using the words given. (10 pts)

Dear Nhung,

1. Thank you/ much/ the flowers/ you/ send/ while/ I/ be/ hospital.

=> Thank you very much for the flowers you sent me while I was in the hospital

2. They/beautiful/ and/ they/ really/ help/ cheer/ me/ up.

=> They were beautiful and they really helped to cheer me up

3. I/ come out/ hospital/ last Thursday morning.

=> I came out of the hospital last Thursday morning

4. You/ come over/ place/ weekend/ because/ I/ very/ bored/ now?

=> Will you come over to my place on the weekend because I am very bored now

5. I/ look forward/see/soon.

=> I am looking forward to seeing you soon

Love, (Thao)

Though we didn't have enough money, we decided to hold a party

In spite of the dark sky, he took a lot of photos

1 Does Mr Green mend this bledder?

2 What an intelligent girl!

3 That kitchen is bigger than this living-room

4 Khanh advised Huy to take a break

5 It's the first time we have met such a famous singer

6 She has long black hair

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.

(0) is an example for you.

1) Is this bladder mended by Mr Green.

- Does Mr Green mend this bladder?

2) That girl is very intelligent.

- What is an intelligent girl!

3)This living-room isn’t as big as that kitchen.

- That kitchen is bigger than this living-room.

4) Khanh said “You ought to take a break, Huy”

- Khanh advised Huy to take a break.

5) We’ve never met such a famous singer before.

- It’s the first time we have ever met such a famous singer.

6) Her hair is long and black.

- She has  long black hair.

1 does mr green have madebladder mended

2 what a intelligent girl

3 that kitchne is bigger than the living room

4 khanh advise huy to take a break

5 it's a first time we have met a famous singer

6 she has a long black hair

1. She used to drive her car to work.
2. There aren't many people living in the village.
3. She started washing her car for 2 hours.
4. I have been smoking for 3 months.
5. My father's last driving his car is three weeks ago.
6. They started ruining 2 hours ago.
7. When did they become friends?
8. How long have you been doing your homework.
9. The last time we met my mother was 3 years ago.
10. She's interested in watching TV.

1. She used to drive her car to work.
2. There aren't many people living in the village.
3. She started washing her car for 2 hours.
4. I have been smoking for 3 months.
5. My father's last driving his car is three weeks ago.
6. They started ruining 2 hours ago.
7. When did they become friends?
8. How long have you been doing your homework.
9. The last time we met my mother was 3 years ago.
10. She's interested in watching TV.

1. She used to drive her car to work.
2. There aren't many people living in the village.
3. She started washing her car for 2 hours.
4. I have been smoking for 3 months.
5. My father's last driving his car is three weeks ago.
6. They started ruining 2 hours ago.
7. When did they become friends?
8. How long have you been doing your homework.
9. The last time we met my mother was 3 years ago.
10. She's interested in watching TV.

12. Mr Minh doesn't read many English books because he doesn't have time
* If Mr Minh
13. We can't offer you a job because you can't speak English.
If you could speak English...
14 My mother isn't here now, so she can't help me.
If.....

1 If people did more exercise, there would be less heart disease.

2 Children would have better teeth if they didn't eat too many sweets.

3 If the air were fresh, we would feel healthy.

4 If today were Sunday, I could take you to the circus.

5 We would have visited the museum if we had had enough time.

6 If my English were better, I would feel more confident at interviews.

7 If we don't protect wildlife now, there will be nothing left for our future generations.

8 If we had enough money, we would be able to buy that house.

9 If I hadn't gotten stuck in a traffic jam, I wouldn't have missed the train.

10 If he were more intelligent, he would be able to answer this question.

11 If Mary had come, we wouldn't have cancelled the meeting.

12 If Mr Minh had more time, he would read more English books.

13 If you could speak English, we would be able to offer you a job.

14 If my mother were here now, she would be able to help me.

A. GRAMMARI. Turn the following sentences into the passive. Omit the agent where it can be omitted.

1. People chop down a lot of trees every year.A lot of trees are chopped down every year.

2. Homer wrote the Iliad

.............................................the lliad was written by homer.......................................................................

3. The government will introduce new measures against crime....................................new measures will be introduced against by the goverment................................................................................

4. Someone has burgled Ann’s house.............................ann's house has been burgled.......................................................................................5. She offered me a cup of tea...................................................i was offered a cup of tea.................................................................6. They check passports at Passport Control.....................................passports are checked at passport control...............................................................................7. A million people visit the cathedral every year................................................the cathedral is visited every year by million people...................................................................8. Someone has stolen Mike’s bicycle..................................................mike's bicycle has been stolen..................................................................9. The mayor will open the exhibition..........................................the exhibition will be opened by the mayor..........................................................................10.Somebody saw Roger leave.............................................roger was seen leave......................................................................