Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentences mean exactly the same as the sentences before it. Use the words given and other words if necessary. Do not change the form of the given words:

1/ How much is that shirt? (COST)

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2/ I prefer playing sports to watching them on TV. ( RATHER)

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3/ Although it is raining heavily, they still go to work. (IN SPITE OF)

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4/ I haven’t met him for five years. (AGO)

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5/ It is raining and I want it to stop. (WISH)

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Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means exactly the same as the sentences before it.

1. That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.

   That’s the man _______________________________________________________________

2. It was raining, so we decided to postpone the football match.

   Since _______________________________________________________________

3. I think it would be a good idea to take the train.

   I suggest _______________________________________________________________

4. She couldn't join us because she was busy.

   She was busy, _______________________________________________________________

5. The flowers were roses. I bought the flowers for my sister.

   The flowers _______________________________________________________________

6. She can't work hard because she is very old.

   Because of _______________________________________________________________

7. He couldn't meet you because of being busy.

    Because _______________________________________________________________

8. We must finish the project on time.

   The project _______________________________________________________________

9. He started working as an engineer for this company 5 years ago.

   He has _______________________________________________________________

10. What about organizing a charity event to raise money?

  I suggest we _______________________________________________________________

11. Stop littering or our school will be full of rubbish.

    If we don’t _______________________________________________________________

12. He stopped working at school, but he still taught street children.

    Although _______________________________________________________________

13. He is a careless driver, so he has caused a lot of accidents.

   He drives _______________________________________________________________

14. I am fond of listening to folk music.

   I enjoy _______________________________________________________________

15. We usually spent two hours a day learning English.

   It took _______________________________________________________________

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)

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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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Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentences means exactly the same as the sentences before it. Use the words given and other words if neccessary. Do not change the form of the given words (1 point)

1. This is Mr Green. His son won the championship last year. (WHOSE)

2. She would rather read a book than watch TV. ( PREFER)

3. Do you mind if I open the window? (OPENING)

4. People have used leather to make shoes for hundred of years.(BEEN)

5. How about going for a pizza? (LET’S)

Ex.5. Rewrite the sentences so that they mean exactly the same as the sentences before them, using the words in the brackets. 1. She's never been to a pottery museum before. (first time) _________ 2. The accident made it impossible for her to work. (since) ______ 3. It's been two days since Alice saw Tom. (yet) _______ •4. I'm not hungry. I ate something on my way home. (already) _______ 5. You've missed the bus. It left two minutes ago. (just) _______ 6. I remember coming to this restaurant last year. (before) _______ 7. Is this your first time at the opera? (ever) ______ 8. You're too late. The film began at half past nine. (already) ______ 9. The last time I had a cold was in October. (since) ______ 10. Carlos took up a new hobby two days ago. (recently) _______

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given words in brackets. Do not change the word. (5 points)

    1. He seems unable to appreciate classical music.              INCAPABLE                          

           He seems ………………………………………………………….……………..……………………

    2.  The students were not allowed to enter certain buildings.                       PROHIBITED

          The students .......................................................................................................................................

    3.   Typhoid was the cause of many deaths in the last century.                        DIED              

           Many people........................................................................................................................................

    4. It was useless to complain to the manager                      POINT

           There was…………………………………………………………………………………..

    5. Morris was proud to be part of such a brilliant team.                                  HIMSELF             

           He…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION V: WRITING (10pts)

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

1.  The painting is bigger than the portrait. (NOT AS……AS)

à The potrait.............................................................................................................................................

2. This chair isn’t the same as the chair in his room. ( DIFFERENT FROM)

à This chair...................................................................................................................................................

3. They can play table tennis. We can play table tennis. (TOO)

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4. My father didn’t drink beer. My uncle didn’t drink beer. (EITHER)

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5. David and his girl friend are both 22 years old. (THE SAME AS)

àDavid............................................................................................................................................................

Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentences mean exactly the same as the sentences before it. Use the words given and other words if necessary. Do not change the form of the given words:

1.“ You shouldn’t lend him any more money.” Mrs Chi said. (ADVISED)

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2. If you don’t water those flowers regularly, they will wither. ( UNLESS)

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3. She said to me: “I’m leaving for Ha Noi tomorrow.” ( TOLD)

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4. Do you remember the teacher? You met him at the station. (WHOM)

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5.He graduated from the National University and then worked as a physicist. (AFTER)

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