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WRITING (2.25 pts)

Question I. (1.25 pts) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1. It took me about one hour  to find the lost keys.

-> I spent ……………...................…………………………………………......

2. They have repaired their house recently.

-> Their house has…………………….............…………………………………..

3. Apples are cheaper than oranges.

-> Apples are ………………………………………………………………...

4. Unless you work harder, you won’t pass the exam.

-> If you ……………………………………………………………………...

5. “How many students are there in your class?”

-> The teacher asked me……………………………………………………...

X. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.(2.0pts)

1. It’s a pity I can’t play the guitar well.

- I wish ____________________________________

2. My mother spent three hours making a dress.

- It took _____________________________________

3. We haven’t been to the concert for over a year.

- The last time _____________________________________

4. Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure.

- He enjoys ____________________________________________

5. We last saw our grandfather two years ago.

- We haven’t ________________________________________________

6. You can make payment at any post office.

- Payment _____________________________________________________

7. The president presented the trophy to the winner.

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

1. It’s a pity I can’t play the guitar well .

I wish ………………………………………………………………………………           

2. My mother spent three hours making a dress .

It took ……………………………………………………………………………

3. We haven’t been to the concert for over a year .

The last time ………………………………………………………………………

4.. We last saw our grandfather two years ago .

We haven’t ……………………………………………………………

5. I have never read such a romantic story .

This is ……………………………………………………………………

6.It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw my uncle.

My father ………………………………………………………………………….

7. It’s pity I don’t have a computer .

I wish …………………………………………………………………………….

8. They are going to build a supermarket in my neighborhood.

A supermarket …………………………………………………………………

9. The last time we went to a cinema was two years ago .

We haven’t ……………………………………………………………………….

10. he hasn’t been back to his village for over 20 years .

It’s ……………………………………………………………………………..

11. I’m sorry I’m not able to go with you .

I wish …………………………………………………………………………….

12. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very exciting.

It’s …………………………………………………………………………………

13. Why don’t we go to the countryside?

I suggested………………………………………………………………………

14. Practice speaking English every day or you can’t improve your English .

If …………………………………………….

15. The boy is sorry he doesn’t have his teacher’s address .

The boy wishes……………………………………………………………………

16. “ where do you live?” The interviewer said to me .

The interviewer……………………………………………………………………

17. “ I’m very busy . I’ll ring you tomorrow ,” Susan said to me .

Susan …………………………………………………………………………….

18. “ Can you speak any foreign languages ?” Henry said to me .

Henry……………………………………………………………………………….

19. “ Don’t shout ,” I said to Jim.

I……………………………………………………………………………………
20. The last time we saw him was on Monday .
We…………………………………………………………………………………

Choose the correct sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. A. I spend 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. B. I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book. C. I spent 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. D. I spend 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book. 19 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Ha Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Vietnam. It has got over 1,600 island and islets. Among the many ancitent fishing villages float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water. The villagers not only fish but also ______ the sea life. A. look at B. damage C. look after D. pollute 20 Choose the correct sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence The dictionary was so expensive that I didn't buy it . A. The dictionary was too expensive for me to buy. B. The dictionary was enough expensive for me to buy. C. It was so an expensive dictionary that I didn't buy it. D. It was an expensive dictionary so that meant I didn't buy.

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. It took a long time for them to decide to get married.
→ They _____________________________________________________________________
2. I'm more interested in the people than the job.
→ It's not the _________________________________________________________________
3. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→ The excuse ________________________________________________________________
4. Although Jack drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the racetrack.
→ lack is a___________________________________________________________________
5. Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems.
→ According to ______________________________________________________________
.
6. “It is, or is it not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?” the managing director
asked the accountant.
→ Die managing director wanted ______________________________________________
7. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.
→ Only by ________________________________________________________________
8. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every morning.
→ If _____________________________________________________________________
9. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year.
→ The exhibition __________________________________________________________
10. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
→ As long as _____________________________________________________________
 

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

36. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.

=> Although ___________________________________________.

37. Mr. Thomas has a nice accent and a good sense of humor. He is my first English teacher. (who)

=> Mr. Thomas, ________________________________________.

38. “How about going to the cinema tonight?”, said Tom.

=> Tom suggested ______________________________________.

39. They continued to say that I was to blame.

=> They persisted ______________________________________.

40. “Why don’t you search for the recipe of this dish from the Internet?”

=> “If I __________________________________”, said my sister.

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

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

      1. I spent only two months learning Korean, but I had little problem with my Korean when I was in Seoul last summer.

        Although I spent only two months learning Korean, I could     .

      2.Paul’s father is English, and his mother comes from Italy.

I think Paul________________________ in English and Italian.

3.Many people now speak English as a second or foreign language.

For many people, English is not________________________                                                                                                                      .

4.When you live in London, you can soon learn how to speak the language.

In London, you can _________________  the language.

5. If you are Vietnamese learning English, you can copy a native English speaker.

If you are Vietnamese learning English, you can____________________                                                                                                               .

          II.         Use the words or phrases given to write meaningful sentences.

1.       English/ play/ important role/ everyday life.

2.       English/ widely used/ international communication/ everyday work.

3.       Students/ want/ go abroad/ education/ have to/ learn/ English well.

4.       It/ language/ science/ and/ you/ need/ know English/ good/ science.

5.       English/ main language/ instruction/ international students/ universities/ colleges.

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.   Without the help that Joe gave me, I don't think I would have finished the course. been

=> If it................................................ , I don't think I would have finished the course.

2.   Susan doesn't intend to climb that mountain again. has

=> Susan................................................ that mountain again.

3.   After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home again. sight

=> After a long hard journey, I cheered up................................................. of my home again.

4.   I promised him that the situation would not be repeated in the future. word

=> I.......................................... that there would be no repetition of the situation in the future.

5.   Dario was just about to leave for the theatre when the phone rang. point

=> Dario................................................ for the theatre when the phone rang.

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