Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.

    → Were you______________________________________________________

2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.

    → I do not feel____________________________________________________

3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.

    → However______________________________________________________

4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.

    → The boss______________________________________________________

5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.

    → Despite the fact_________________________________________________

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.                   

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem.      (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well.                      (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course.               (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course.

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim.           (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy.          (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students.          (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.             (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote.                     (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points) 

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job. 

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course. 

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2 points)

1.  If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out.

-> Unless …………………………………………………………………………….

2. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.

-> In case…………………………………………………………………..................

3. I now regret spending too much money on clothes.

-> I wish …..………………………………………………………………………….

4. You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away. 

-> You shouldn’t .…………………………………………………………………….

  5. “I must see the manager! ” he cried. 

 -> He insisted ………………………………………………………………………..

  6. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.

    -> Only …………………………………………………………………..…………..

  7.  It’s Peter’s job to look after his little brother. (responsible)

->  Peter ………………………….…………………………………………………..

  8. Their car is Japanese. It is big and white.

->  They have ……..…………………………………………………………………..

  9. Couldn’t you take a bus to the station this morning?

  -> Wasn’t  ………………………………………………………………………….?

10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.

  -> Enormous effort.......................................................................................................

Part II. Use suggestions to make complete sentences. Make any changes necessary. You can add more words but cannot omit the given words. (1point):

1. famed city / organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/ Sydney International Food Festival/ october/.

…………………………..………..………………………………………………………

2. A hundred years ago / people / all / world / live/ different/ how/ now/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

3. Smart boards/ help/ students/ use/ fingers/ write directly/ them/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

4. All gases/ most liquids/ solids/ expand/ heat/.

………………………………..…………………………………………………………

5. The fossilized/ remain/ a type/ camel/ no longer/ a dog/ find/ Bed Lands/ South Dakota.

………………………..…………………………………………………………………

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)

………………………………………………………………………………………...……..

4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)

………………………………………………………………………………………….……

5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1.    Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced.

-> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….

2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.

-> No sooner…………………………………………………………………...

3. As Mike earned more money, he bought more clothes.

-> The …..………………………………………………………………………

4. Who often makes people in your class laugh ? 

-> By .………………………………………………………………………….

   5. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai ? ” Said  Nam 

 -> Nam offered …………………………………………………………………

   6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.

    -> He denied ……………………………………………..…………..

   7.  He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

->  At no time …………………………………………………………………..

8. No one has seen Hoa since her birthday.

-> The last time Hoa .. …………………………………………………………

 9. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.

  -> The boys would rather  ……………………………………………………..

10. Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either

  -> Neither............................................................................................................

II. Complete the sentences, using the given words. (1.0point)

1.     Mr.Brown / teach English/ six years now.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

2.     The recent earthquake/ cause/ serious damage/ Japan’s economy.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

3.     If/ I/ you/ I/ take/ public transport/ school/ avoid traffic jams/ save energy.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

4.     It/ essential that/ the boy/ have/ good command/ English.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

5.     We/ having/ very good/ time/ together/ help us/ strengthen/ friendship.

         …………………..……………………………………………………………

X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be.

    She studies ......................................................................................................................................

2. He has never behaved so violently before.

   He is behaving..................................................................................................................................

3. She can meet him if he arrives before eleven.

   As long……………………..............................................................................................................

4. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.

    Such ................................................................................................................................................

5. My car broke down, so I missed the beginning of the film.

   The reason why ................................................................................................................................

6. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.

   You should ......................................................................................................................................

7. I could realize how important the family is only after I left home.

   Not until ...........................................................................................................................................

8. Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning.

   We have booked five rooms, only ...................................................................................................

9. I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help.

    Had it not…………………………………...................................................................................

10. Success depends on hard work.

    The harder .......................................................................................................................................

TEST 1:

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

      He needn't

2. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

      Despite ________________________________________________________________________

3.It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

     We find ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

     Only when ____________________________________________________________________________

5.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.    

     Rather ________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1.                              You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)

2.                              You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)

_________________________________________________________________________________

3.                              We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)

_________________________________________________________________________________

4.                              We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)

__________________________________________________________________________________

5.                              To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)

TEST 2:

I. Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (15pts)

1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

What……………………………………………….

2. He got over his operation very quickly.

He made a…………………………………………

3. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk.

All but……………………………………………..

4. The writer’s writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language. There…………………………………………………………….

5. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.

As soon as…………………………………………………….

6. He deals calmly with everything. (stride)

……………….…………………………………………………………………………………

7. Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations. (effect)

……………….…………………………………………………………………………………

8. Being her only niece, Mary is very precious to her. (apple)

……………….…………………………………………………………………………………

9. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. (hand)

……………….…………………………………………………………………………………

10. John and she arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same time. (coincided)

……………….…………………………………………………………………………………

TEST 3:

I. Write the sentence beginning with the word(s) given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one(20points)

1.While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

→ Despite my                                                                                                            .

2.I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.

→ Only when                                                                                                            .

3.Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.

→ Nobody took                                                                                                        .

4.We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

→ Regardless                                                                                                             .

5.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.

→ I whiled                                                                                                                 .

6.  The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

→Each ______________________________________________________.

7. They tried hard so that they would pass the exam.

→With _______________________________________________________.

8. On his way home Terry had an unfortunate accident .

→Terry met    _________________________________________________.

9.The Pacific Ocean is  averagely deeper than the Atlantic.

→The average _________________________________________________.

10.Peter said “I wish I were in your place”.                                                  

→ Peter said ___________________________________________________.

TEST 4:

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts)

1. Imagining our life without music is difficult.

àIt………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.

àThe exam paper may……………………………………………………………………

3. They are servicing my car tomorrow.

àI’m…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

àThere is no………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Maria burst into tears when she heard the bad news.

àMaria broke ………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (10 pts)

1. The rain was coming down in torrents.                                                                   ( cats)

à………………………………………………………………………………………...........

2. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.                             ( prevented)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the tube.                                                              ( ban)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.                                                            ( common)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………....

5. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent.       ( terms)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………….

TEST 5:

Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways.

     The film bears ...................................................................................................................................

2. They believe that Oliver failed his exam because he was nervous.

     Oliver’s failure ..................................................................................................................................

3.  He imitated George Bush and other politicians in a humorous way.

He took  .................................................................................................................................................

4. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

    Deprived.............................................................................................................................................

5. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.

    The statement boils………………………………………………………………………….       

Part II: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. Turn off all switches before leaving the room. (must)

…………………………………….………………………………………………….................

2.  “Would you like to go with me to the market, Mai?”-  Ha said  (invited)

……...............................................................................................................................................

3. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. (worse)

……………………………………….. …………….…………………………………………...

4. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. (by)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

5. I never intended to go to the meeting. (intention)

……….………………………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION E. WRITING (5.0points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points.

1.      It’s the first time that I have ever seen a football match.

I have………………………………………………………………………..

2.      No cities in Viet Nam are noisier than Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City ………………………………………………………….

3.      Living in Hoa Binh is cheaper than living in Ha Noi.

Living in Hoa Binh is not ………………………………………………….

4.      I last saw Mai 5 months ago.

I haven’t…………………………………………………………………….

5. Nobody in his class is as intelligent as he.

    He is...........................................................................................................

6. My school has twenty classes.

    There............................................................................................................

7. The black car is more expensive than the red car.

    The red car..................................................................................................

8. My room is smaller than your room.

    Your room................................................................................................

9. Why isn't this TV working?

=>What...................................................................................?

10. We can't afford to buy this car.

=>The car................................................................................ ......................................................

II. Write full sentences using the given words:

What/ expensive car !

My brother/ go/ Ho Chi Minh city / since 2012.

If / you / work hard , you / pass / exam.

In the year 2030 / robots / be able to do  all /  housework / instead of / us.

I/ like/ to /wireless TV/  my future house.

6.      I/ not like/ winter/ because/ it/ very cold.

7.         Many / plants/ animals/ danger/ because /we /destroying /them.

8.      Ba /going / stay /a friend’s house / Nha Trang.

9.      Quang / brother / walk / movie theater / moment.

10.  Ba / usually / play  volleyball / but / sometimes / sailing.

III.Rearrange the sentences - 

1.      What / her / hair? / color / is

2.  mother / goes / My / every / morning. / jogging

3.  you / like / lunch? / What/for/ would

4.      are / going / to / We / Huong / week. / pagoda / next / visit

5. wants/ hot. / is/ Huy/ to/ swimming/because/ go/it/ too

6. most/ London/ tea/ is/ popular/ the/ drink/ in.

7. and/ buy/ you/ vegetables/ the/ go/ meat/ tot supermarket/to/ can/.

8. the /my/ father/ goes/ judo/ club/ every/ Sunday/ to

9. DaNang/ city/ is /the/ in/ Central VietNam/ largest

10. people/in/ break/ things/ at / my/Tet/shouldn’t/ country