Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first one.

Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given.
Question 41: I haven’t seen that man before.
 It’s .
Question 42: Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
 Despite .
Question 43: I don’t know how to design a website.
 I wish .
Question 44: He often gets bad marks because he is lazy.
 If he
Question 45: She would rather read a book than watch TV.
 She prefers .
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE AND FIVE words, including
the word given.
Question 46: The owner of that sports car is very rich. (WHO)
The man is very rich.
Question 47: There has been a considerable improvement in the quality of life in the countryside.
(CONSIDERABLY)
The qualityoflife in the countryside .
Question 48: Harry reads faster than hislittle sister. (READER)
Harry his little sister.
Question 49: Her parents don’t want her to smoke at home. (OBJECT)
Her parents at home.
Question 50: The vet examined my brother’s pet dog last week. (HAD)
My brother last week.

Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given.

Question 41: I haven't seen that man before.

→ It's ________________

Question 42: Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.

→ Despite  ________________

Question 43: I don't know how to design a website.

→ I wish ________________

Question 44: He often gets bad marks because he is lazy.

→ If he ________________

Question 45: She would rather read a book than watch TV.

→ She prefers ________________

Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE AND FIVE words, including the word given.

Question 46: The owner of that sports car is very rich. (WHO)

→ The man_________________ is very rich.

Question 47: There has been a considerable improvement in the quality of life in the countryside. (CONSIDERABLY)

→ The quality of life in the countryside ________________

Question 48: Harry reads faster than his little sister. (READER)

→ Harry ________________ his little sister.

Question 49: Her parents don't want her to smoke at home. (OBJECT)

→ Her parents________________at home.

Question 50: The vet examined my brother's pet dog last week. (HAD)

→ My brother________________ last week.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
1. Although she has health problems, she is always so full of life. (DESPITE)
-> ................
2. "Don't cross the park at night", he told the children. (WARNED)
-> ................
3. i didn't forget to buy the bread. Here it is! (REMEMBERED)
-> ................
4. They intend reaching the mountains by the end of the week. (PLANNING)
-> ................
5. Have you decided where to go for your summer holidays? (MADE)
-> ................
6. Why don't we leave for the tour after breakfast on Saturday? (HOW)
-> ................
7. "I don't think I can go to the restaurant with you tonight" , Jane said. (REFUSED)
-> ................
8. We had the barbecue as planned in spite of the change in the weather. (ALTHOUGH)
-> ................
9. Would you like to go skating on Friday? (FANCY)
-> ................
10. It was such an interesting TV series that I watched it all in two days. (SO)
-> ................

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. 

1. They took a taxi to the airport.                                      BY 

2. I advise you to go jogging every morning.                   BETTER 

3. The test was very difficult. He couldn't do it.                TOO 

4. It took Mai two hours to clear out her room.                 SPENT 

5. Who invented this machine?                                 INVENTOR

1. It was very noisy but we continued to study our lesson.

-> Although ...............................................................................................................

2. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.

-> In spite ..................................................................................................................

3. It rained a lot but we enjoyed our holiday so much.

-> Even though ..........................................................................................................

4. Although the traffic was bad, I arrived at the cinema on time

-> Despite .................................................................................................................

5. I was very tired but I couldn’t sleep

-> I couldn’t sleep.......................................................................................................