Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

33. When did they start living in the suburb? (HAVE)

    → How long …………………………………………………………………..?

34. After the earthquake, the government supplied food and medicine to the homeless. (PROVIDED)

    → After the earthquake, ………………………………………………………         

35. Lucy hasn’t visited me since February. (WAS)

    → The last …………………………………………………………………….           

36. His computer game addiction is getting worse. (AND)

    → He is getting ………………………………………………………………..          

Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given word in brackets. Do not change the given word in any ways.

37. The cruise ship returns to the Mersey on September 29th. It will depart from Liverpool for a fifteen-night Mediterranean cruise. (WHICH)

    → ………………………………………………………………………………

38. We need further information. We will not misunderstand the case. (ORDER)

    → ………………………………………………………………………………

39. Ruth ran very fast. She could not catch up with Mark. (THOUGH)

    → ………………………………………………………………………………

40. She acts like a boss. In fact, she isn't. (AS IF)

    → ………………………………………………………………………………

). Use the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. DO NOT change the word given.

1. I didn’t understand Maths when I was at school.                            used

à I ________________________________ Maths when I was at school.

2. You’d better not touch that switch.                                                  wouldn’t

à If ________________________________ that switch.

3. The time of departure for your flight to Rio is six o’clock.                 takes

à The plane ________________________________ six o’clock.  

4. A famous architect designed Dr Schneider’s house for her.          had

à Dr Schneider ________________________________ a famous architect.

5. He described the hotel to us in detail.                                                 detailed

à He ________________________________ of the hotel.       

Question 3. Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5 words in total)

1. Frank kept working although he wasn’t felling well.

fact              Frank kept working _______________________________ he wasn’t felling well.

2. “Do you have anything to say” asked the policeman.

us                 The policeman _______________________________ anything to say.

3. Mrs. Ann regrets not having entered the cooking competition.

wishes          Mrs. Ann ________________________________ the cooking competition.

4. Jane had just arrived when the film started.

sooner          No __________________________________ than the film started.

5. You now, people say that the Minister of Health is arrested.

said              You know, _____________________________ the Minister of Health is arrested.

. Use the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. DO NOT change the word given.

1. I have never seen such an exciting film before. (first)

It's the  _______________­­­­­­­__________________________seen such an exciting film.

2. We hadn’t expected the weather to be so bad. (worse)

The weather _________________________________________expected.

    3. It's very easy to maintain contact with friends nowadays. (touch)

It's very easy __________________________________________ with friends nowadays.

    4. They had to cancel the game because of the rain. (off)

The game _______________________________________ because of the rain.

     5. You have to decide whether to accept the job. (up)

    It's ______________________________________________ accept the job.

Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not change the word given: (5 points)

1. Perhaps Fiona will come soon and then she’ll be able to join us. IF
 Fiona will be able to join us ___________soon.

2. To Amir’s surprise his boss offered him promotion. WAS
 To Amir’s surprise __________________________________promotion.

3. Cars cost more in Britain than in Belgium. MUCH
 Cars ___________________________________in Belgium as in Britain.

4. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Agnes. COULD
 Agnes _______________________________________the tourist office.

5. He should take those shoes to be mended soon. HAVE
 He should __________________________________________soon.

6. What a pity we ate all the food. ONLY
 If __________________________________________all the food.

7. I don’t want you to buy me a present. SOONER
 I’d _______________________________________buy me a present.

8. From today lorries are not allowed to go through the town centre. NO
 From today __________________________________ to go through the town centre.

9. The days get colder and colder. IT
 Each __________________________________ colder.

10. A good boss looks after everyone in the company. EMPLOYER
 A good __________________________________ in the company.

Part II. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences. (5 points)

Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.

1. I/ want/ have/ that suit/ clean/ iron/ before/ meeting.

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2. Many foreigners/ be/ not/ accustomed/ cold weather/ Vietnam.

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3. Because/ heavy rain/ many students/ be late/ class/ yesterday.

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4. My brother/often/ spend/ spare time/ read /books/ watch/ television.

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5. One/ disadvantages/ living here/ lack/ public transport.

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I. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: 1. The Brown Family goes to Switzerland every winter. They started to do this 4 years ago. (gone) 2. Timothy rides a bus to school. He started to do it when his car broke down. (since) 3. I haven't received any letters from her for two months. (last) 4. He completed the marathon although he has the pain in his leg. (Despite) 5. We were able to see the meteor storm because we stayed out all night. (so)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words. Do not change the word given:

1. In the end, I couldn't make it to the party because I was busy. ABLE

=> In the end, I _____ go to the party, because I was busy.

2. At school, she was the fastest runner in her class. COULD

=> At school, _____ faster than anyone else in her class.

3. He managed to get in through the window. ABLE

=> He _____ in through the window.

4. It wasn't necessary for us to attend all the classes. HAVE

=> We _____ attend all the classes.

5. Our parents didn't let us stay up late on weekdays when we were kids. ALLOWED

=> When we were kids, we _____ up late on weekdays.

6. I took a lot of suntan oil with me, which I didn't use. TAKEN

=> I _____ so much suntan oil with me.

7. Oxygen masks were essential at the top of the mountain. WEAR

=> They _____ oxygen marks at the top of the mountain.

8. If I don't find a job soon, I'll be broke. HAVE

=> I _____ a job soon, otherwise I'll be broke.

Use the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5 words in total).

1. My house has a small garden. (is)
- There ……………………………… in my house.

2. I like pop music but my brother like rock music. (different)
- My taste is music ………………………….. my brother’s.

3. I think Vinh acted better than Quang in that play. (as)
- I think Quang didn’t ……………………………………. Vinh in that play.

4. My hobby is drawing and John’s hobby is drawing. (same)
- My hobby ……………………………………… John’s hobby.

5. This is the first time I have eaten Chinese food. (before)
- I have ………………………………………………

6. Tom learns Spanish the best in our class. ( is)
- Tom ………………………………………………. in our class.

7. My father is a skillful tennis player. (skillfully)
- My father ………………………………………………..

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1.      No one has challenged his authority before.                                                                         FIRST

àThis is the ......................................................his authority.

2. They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing.                                                   SPENT

à They ..................................................... on the beach sunbathing.

3. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul.                                                              TOOK

à The last Olympic Games ............................. in Seoul.

4. We couldn’t find a safer spot to pitch our tent.

à That .............................................. we could find to pitch our tent.                            THE                                                                                

5.  Although he had trained hard, he didn’t manage to win the race.

à No ............................. he had trained, he didn’t manage to win the race.                 MATTER