. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:

1.  I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

2.  I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)

3.  What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

4.  The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)

6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).

7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't.  (used to)

8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently.   (despite)

9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)

10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)

V. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:

1.  I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

2.  I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)

3.  What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

4.  The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)

6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).

7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't.  (used to)

8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently.   (despite)

9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)

10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)

VIII. Rewrite each sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one

1. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.

I used ………………………………………………………………………………………

2. I last visited my native village when I was ten.

I haven't ………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Developing countries have more population problems than developed countries.

Developed countries …………………………………………………………………………..

4. What is the population of Ho Chi Minh City? (in)

How many ……………………………………………………………..……………………..

5. Although the weather was bad, I had a very good time in Brazil. (spite)

In …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first:
1. Although I was late, I didn't miss the bus.
-> In spite of ...............
2. Although I was in a hurry, I didn't forget to lock the door.
-> Despite ............
3. Even though it was raining heavily, they went to the football match.
-> In spite of ..........
4. She didn't get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
-> In spite of ............
5. Though she hates rock music, she went to the performance.
-> Despite ......... 
6. Even though they were very sucessful, they never made much money.
-> In spite of ..........
7. Although she knew the answer, she frefused to tell him.
-> Despite ..........
8. Although she has a lot of money, she doesn't help the homeless.
-> Despite ..........
9. Even though I had planned very carefully, we ended up staying in a really bad hotel.
-> Despite ..........
10. Though I wasn't keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
-> In spite of .........

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.

cau1 : complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first . use the word in brackets : 1 it was a public day . all the shops were shut ( since ) 2 we did not enjoy our holiday . the weather was bad ( so ) 3 the building has now been rebuilt . it was destroyed in the fire ( relative clause ) 4 lan can not drive a car ( wish ) 5 i got very wet in the rain . i had an umbrella ( although )

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one using the cues:
1. She went to the Museum of Ethonology last year?
………………………………………………………………………………
2. They have lived in that village for 5 years
………………………………………………………………………..
3. There are 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam
………………………………………………………………….
4.They are both good at speaking English, but Hung speaks better than Nam. (badly)
Nam speaks English……………………………………………………...
5.A sports car goes faster than an ordinary car. (slowly)
An ordinary car goes……………………………………………………....
6. No one in my group is more intelligent than Long.
Long……….……….…….……….……….……………….….……….……

I. Rewrite the second sentence so that is has the same meaning as the first one:

1. Millions of people watch this program every week. 

This program .........................................................................................

2. Although her leg broken, she managed to get out of the car. 

In spite of ...............................................................................................

3. I spend three hour doing my homework everyday. 

It take ......................................................................................................

4. " Where did you go last night ?" asked Tuan 

Tuan .......................................................................................................

5. She is excellent. However, she is so modest.

Excellent ...............................................................................................

6. The weather was cold last night, however we could go to.

In spite of ..............................................................................................

7. I haven't spoken to her for two year.

The last .................................................................................................

8. She doesn't get good marks at school. 

She wishes .........................................................................................

9. I never eat durian.

Never ...................................................................................................

10. Kien said: " I must get up early to help mom"

Kien ....................................................................................................................