I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

à In spite………………………………………………………………………….…….

2. Your brother is the most punctual person I’ve ever met.

à I’ve ………………………………………………..………………….…………...…

3. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?

à You didn’t …………………………………………………………………………..?

4. Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days.

à Nam and his family had.…………………………………………………..…………

5. A  laptop is very necessary for me but it’s a pity I don’t have it now.

à  I wish……………………………………….………………………….………..….…

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Rewrite the sentences:

1. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded

-> Despite …………………………………………………………………………

2. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before

-> This is the first ………………………………………………………………

3.  The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house

-> Plans …………………………………………………………………………

4. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday

-> You …………………………………………………………………………

5. “How many survivors are there?’’, asked the journalist

-> The journalist wanted to know …………………………………………………………

6. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away

-> The meat ………………………………………………………………

7. It is essential that Professor Van Helsing is met att the airport

-> Professor Van Helsign …………………………………………………………

8. You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa

-> If …………………………………………………………

9. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?”, asked Peter

-> Peter asked …………………………………………………………

10. She started working as a secretary five years ago

-> She ……..…………………………………………………………

IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in the brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (SPITE)
→ In ___________________________________________________________________________
2. He prefers golf to tennis. (THAN)
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
3. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (FOR)
→ We _________________________________________________________________________
4. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn't reach it. (TOO)
→ The bookshelf ________________________________________________________________
5. It takes three hours to drive from Haiphong to Hanoi. (DRIVE)
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________

1. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John
=> John suggested Barbara………………………………………………………………….
2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
=> Despite his………………………………………………………………….
3. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
=> This is the first time I have eaten this of food…………………………….
4. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
=> Plans………………………………………………………………………………
5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday
=> You………………………………………………………………………………
6. “How many survivors are there?”, asked the journalist.
=> The journalist wanted to know………………………………………………………
7. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
=> The meat was……………………………………………………….
8. You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa.
=> If you……………………………………………………….
9. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet”? asked Peter.
=> Peter asked if…………………………………………………………….
10. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
=> She has……………………………………………………………………
11. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
=> I don’t know…………………………………………………………………….
12. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
=> My French friend isn’t………………………………………………………………….
13. We didn’t go on holiday because we did not have enough money.
=> If we…………………………………………………………………………………….
14. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.
=> The sea was too……………………………………………………………………….
15. The mechanic serviced my car last week.
=> I had……………………………………………………………………………….
16. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
=> Traveling……………………………………………………………………….
17. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
=> He suggested……………………………….
18. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
=> In spite of……………………………………………………………………………….
19. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.
=> I wish…………………….
20. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week.
=> The streets…………….
21. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
=> Apples are not……………….
22. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
=> If I ……………………
23. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
=> It is such………………………………….
24. I’ll pick the children up if you like.
=> Would you……………………………….
25. Tom is the most industrious student.
=> No other student…………….
26. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.
=> She reminded……………….
27. I’m afraid I haven’t got time to listen to you.
=> I wish…………………….
28. The police has just released John.
=> John………………………………………………………………………….
29. I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly.
=> They were speaking………
30. We spent 5 hours getting to London.
=> It took…….
31. I get to work in 20 minutes.
=> It ………………
32. It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.
=> This work…….
33. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
=> I wish……………
34. The bread is so tale we can’t eat it.
=> The bread isn’t……….
35. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.
=> The snow………………………………………………………………
36. I didn’t arrive in time to see him.
=> I wasn’t early………………………………………………………….
37. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
=> I apologize…………………………………………………………….
38. She doesn’t hurry, so she misses the train.
=> I
=> If ………………………………………………….
39. Barbara is the best tennis-player in the club.
=> No one…………………………………………………
40. I haven’t seen that man here before.
=> It’s ………………………………

IX. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1.     The house was so old that it needed repairing.

=>It was such ____________________________________________________________.

2.     She couldn’t come to my birthday party because she was busy.

=>She was busy __________________________________________________________.

3.     It took Mai five hours to go to the seaside last week.

=>Mai spent _____________________________________________________________.

4.     She always gets up early in the morning and she is used to it.

=>She’s used____________________________________________________________.

5.     He speaks too quickly for me to understand.

=> He doesn’t speak_______________________________________________________.

Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (15 pts)

Question 1:  In all likelihood, the Olympics will be a huge success. 

=> The Olympics is __________________________________________________________

Question 2:  No one I have known can run as fast as Peterson does.

=> I have never ______________________________________________________________

Question 3:  When did you buy this car?

=> How long have ___________________________________________________________ ?

Question 4:  Right after finishing the project, we got the bonus from our boss.

=> We had no sooner _________________________________________________________

Question 5:  The last time we saw our relatives was 5 years ago.

=> We haven’t ______________________________________________________________

Question 6:  He can’t get the job because he isn’t good at English.

=> If he ____________________________________________________________________

Question 7:  I have never read such a romantic story.

=> This is __________________________________________________________________

Question 8:  Harry left before we reached the hotel.

=> By the time ______________________________________________________________

Question 9:  He will possibly be late for the interview due to traffic jam.

=> In no ___________________________________________________________________  

Question 10: They came into the room in the middle of my speech.

=> When I __________________________________________________________________

Question 11: I have never read such a thrilling book as this.

=> All the books _____________________________________________________________

Question 12: He no longer smokes in front of his children.

=> He used _________________________________________________________________

Question 13: The last time we ate out in a fancy restaurant was 2 weeks ago.

=> It has been _______________________________________________________________

Question 14: I spent two weeks learning how to drive a car.

=> It took me _______________________________________________________________

Question 15: Winnie is the smartest kid I have ever known.

=> Winnie is smarter _________________________________________________________

A – Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

 There is a river and a big lake in my village.

à My village __________________________________________________.

2.       Please don’t smoke in the kitchen.

à Would you mind _____________________________________________?

Air travel is faster than any other kinds of transport.

à Air travel is the ______________________________________________.

She is very pleased to see her grandparents soon.

à She is looking _______________________________________________.

Where is the nearest post office?

à Could you __________________________________________________?

sửa lỗi sai 1. although his legs were broken in the crash he managed getting out of the car before it exploded 2.hard had you finished your work when it got dark 3.he was in a hurry so as to he would catch the bus 4. she is not old enough to understanding the problem 5. if they continue to take the law, the police will have to take decisive action 6. the polician emphasis the need for more funding for education on the news yesterday 7.by the time i had found the key, i hadn’t got into the house even heavy rain 8.drivers wearing seat belts are least likely to suffer whiplash in traffic accidents than those who are not