I. Rewrite the sentences in a way that is has similar meaning to the original sentences
1. Tan is very slow. He is late for school.
Tom is so …………………......................................................................………
2. The man speaks loudly. He wants every one to hear him clearly.
The man speaks loudly so that ……......................................…………………..
3. This exercise is easier than that one.
That exercise is not ….....................................................…………………………..
4. We find it easy to get a scholarship for studying overseas.
We have no.......................................................................…………………………..
5. I spend a day painting this house.
It takes…..........................................................................…………………………..
6. They think that learning English is not easy.
They think that it ….........................................................…………………………..
7. The weather is too cold for us to go out.
The weather is so ….......................................................…………………………..
8. The weather is too cold for us to go out.
The weather isn’t…........................................................…………………………..
9. The boys prefer swimming to skating.
The boys would …………………………………………………………………….
10. The bags are so heavy that I can’t bring it.
I’m not….........................................................................…………………………..

Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.

1. I disagree with his point of view, but I understand why he thinks that way.

Although ...........................................................................................................

2. Jack is still unemployed in spite of spplying for about a dozen diferent jobs.

Though.................................................................................................................

3. While most people agreed that the car was a bargain, none of them wanted to buy it.

Even.......................................................................................................................

4. Though it seems unlikely, the children may not want to go to the zoo on Saturday.

Unlikely.....................................................................................................................

5. The old people didn't have very much money, but they were really generous.

Despite........................................................................................................................

Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.

1. I disagree with his point of view, but I understand why he thinks that way.

Although ...........................................................................................................

2. Jack is still unemployed in spite of spplying for about a dozen diferent jobs.

Though.................................................................................................................

3. While most people agreed that the car was a bargain, none of them wanted to buy it.

Even.......................................................................................................................

4. Though it seems unlikely, the children may not want to go to the zoo on Saturday.

Unlikely.....................................................................................................................

5. The old people didn't have very much money, but they were really generous.

Despite........................................................................................................................

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1, It took them 2 month to build the huose     => They ...................................................................................................................................

2, He is a creativeboy     => The ......................................................................................................................................................................

3, This book is more interesting than that one     => That................................................................................................................................

4, I didn't often go to the zoo     => I .................................................................................................................................................................

5, I always go to school late     => I am .............................................................................................................................................................

Complete the sentences by using as………as, not as………..as, different……..from.

1. Your house is ………………………..my house. (far)

2. The black car is …………………..the red one. (cheap)

3. That dog is ……………………………………it looks. (not dangerous )

4. Vietnam coffee is ……………………………Brazil coffee. (delicious)

5. Many people think that history …………………………..math. (not important )

6. Opera is ……………………………pop music. (different)

7. French food is ………………………..Vietnam food. (different)

EXERCISE 2. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it.

          Although ………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Mike will not go with Mariam even though he likes her.

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

3.  In spite of her poor memory, she tried to recount what happened to the police.

Although ………………………………………………………………………………….

4.  Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.

        He was very tired  ………………………………………………………………………

Ex1 : Rewrite
1. It's a pity that our teacher isn't here at the moment
i wish
2. It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again
The show
3. He prefers typing to writing by hand
He 'd rather
4. He speaks too quickly for me to understand
He doesn't speak
5. They say that this house is haunted
This house
Ex2 : Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets . Do not change the given words in any ways
1. Phong didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him ( even though )
2. I don't think my English is good . I cannot join our English Speaking Club ( enought )
3. I don't come from your country . I can't understand your problems ( If )
4. Marie wanted the clock repaired . She felt it would be worthwhile ( as )
5. Sam likes hamburgers. He likes the hamburgers his mother makes ( that )

Key phần một số dạng đặc biệt của bị động

Key EXERCISE 1

1. I was told that you were the architect in this city.

2. It was reported that the flowers were killed by frost. / The flowers were reported to be killed by frost.

3. I am informed that the director is going to take a business trip to England.

4. It was announced that the meeting was delayed until next week.

5. It was discovered that this cotton was grown in Egypt.

6. It is promised that the performance will start on time.

7. It is recommended that we should stay at the city center.

8. It was believed that Alice would pass the driving test./ Alice was believed to pass the driving test.

9. All the workers are notified that they will have to work extra hard this month.

10. I have been persuaded that they will go with me to the stadium.

11. It has been decided that the company will go to the beach together at the weekend.

12. It is thought that Maradona is the best football player in the 20th century./ Maradona is thought to be the best football player in the 20th century.

13. It is found that the job is not suitable for a girl like her./ The job is found to be not suitable for a girl like her.

14. It was explained that this powerful engine pulled the train.

15. I was told that his football team had played well last season.

1. They are too busy, so he couln't meet them  -> because of..........................

2.Minh had a bad cold but he came to class. -> despite..................

3. Money iss a bad master, but it is a good servant -> despite

4.No matter how hard he tried , he could not change her mind -> although ...............

5.The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough -> despite........

6.The party was far from here,but we came there -> despite...............

7.The plane took off though the weather was bad -> despite..........

8. though he comes home late,shw waits for him for dinner -> he comes......

9.Though i like the color of the hhat, i do not like it shape - > I like.......