XII.  Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given

81. How interesting the book is! WHAT

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82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV.  UNTIL

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83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH

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84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER

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85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED

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Rewrite the following sentences ,unchange meaning Lop 7 ( chương trình mới ky II + key )

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is an similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not changer the form of the given word.

1. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are flying to Ha Noi now. TRAVELLING ______________________________________________________________________.

2. Van had a motorbike once, but he doesn’t any more. USED ______________________________________________________________________.

3. My father usually goes to work by car. DRIVES ______________________________________________________________________.

4. This part of the city didn’t have traffic jams very often. USE ______________________________________________________________________.

5. I used to walk to school when I was young. FOOT ______________________________________________________________________.

II. Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1. It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (although) _______________________________________________________________________.

2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however) _______________________________________________________________________. 3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of) _______________________________________________________________________. 4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless) _______________________________________________________________________. 5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite) _______________________________________________________________________.

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

1. In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight. Even though_____________________________________________________________

2. The ending of the film was quite disappoint

Rewrite these sentences, beginning with the words given in such a way that they remain the same meaning as the old ones:

1. The last time Henry smoked a cigarette was in 2005.

Henry hasn’t.......................................................................................

2. Jack is stopped by the police because he passes the speed limit.

If ...................................................................................................

3. Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles.

Bill and Peter are not.............................................................................

4. The flood was so high that they had to live on the roofs.

It was such.........................................................................................

5. This winter is colder than the last winter.

The last winter....................................................................................

6. People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region.

The poor people.................................................................................

7. David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution. Although..........................................................................................

8. He asked me “ Do you need an umbrella to go out?”

He asked............................................................................................ 

I/ Rewrite the following sentences in such way that they mean exactly the same as the sentences given (5pts)

1. The Buffalo-fighting Festival took place in Do Son last Saturday. There were so many people (BECAUSE)

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2. We won’t hold the festival. It costs too much money (IF)

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3. The Khmer believe they have to float lanterns. They may not get lood luck. (OTHERWISE)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (ALTHOUGH)

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5. The Huong Pagoda Festivals attracts a lot of Vietnamses people and is popular with foreigners too. (MOREOVER)

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10. Most school-leavers have the ______________ to go to work because they want to live independently. (keen)

IV. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences :

1. The store was opened in 1932 by John.

® John _______________________________________

2. We can avoid waiting by booking the tickets in advance.

® If __________________________________________

3. The teacher asked me whether I had any books.

® “Do ________________________________________

4. “I like films, books and music” Mike replied.

® Mike said that ________________________________

5. It took Jane  three hours to sort out her stamps.

® Jane spent ___________________________________

6. That scientific discovery was so important that it has affected every man’s way of life.

® That was such ________________________________

7. He was given a chance to stay on at this garage.

® They _______________________________________

8. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car.

® He _________________________________________

9. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.

® He was very proud of __________________________

10. We’ve never talked to an interesting person like you before.

® Never before _________________________________

11. They cancelled the flight because it was foggy.

® Because of __________________________________

12. Because the traffic is heavy, I sometimes come to my office late.

® Because of __________________________________

13. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.

® I wish ______________________________________

14. You’d better put your money in the bank.

® I advise _____________________________________

15. He prefers golf to tennis.

® He’d rather __________________________________

16. It is necessary to master English.

® Mastering ___________________________________

17. He spent two hours writing the essay.

® It took ______________________________________

18. He is too young to ride a motorbike.

® He isn’t _____________________________________

19. The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs.

 The bag was too ______________________________

20. He expects to hear from her as soon as possible.

® He is looking forward___________________________

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.

1. What a great party!

=> How ______________________________________.

2. He couldn't go to school because of his illness.

=> Because he  ______________________________________.

3. Learning a foreign language is not easy.

=> It ______________________________________.

4. How heavy is the chicken?

=> What ______________________________________.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary

30. This part of the city didn’t have traffic jams very often. USE

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31. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. NEVERTHELESS

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32. Although there are many buses in the city, very few people actually use them. DESPITE

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33. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City? HOW FAR

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34. Minh, one neighbor of ours, is very kind. NEIGHBORS

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Rewrite these sentences in such a way that they have the same meaning as the first ones.

1.I get to work in half an hour.-> It takes………………………………………………

2.Do you have a cheaper computer than this?->Is this……………………………………………?

3.How much is this dictionary?->What is…………………………………………………………?

4.It isn’t necessary for you to finish the work today.-> You don’t…………………………………

5. There are 20 books on the shelf.-> The shelf……………………………………………………

XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.

1.                  Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)

- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.

2.                  The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)

- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.

3.                  I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)

- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.

4.                  Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)

- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.

5.                  Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)

- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?

6.                  People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)

- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.

7.                  Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)

- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.

8.                  “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)

- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.

9.                  The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)

- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.

10.              He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?          (TRADITIONALLY)                                                  

- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?