Đề bài: write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
Do you find it difficult to understand him?
Do you have...
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
9. Do you find it easy to make friends? -Are you good
9/ Are you good at making friends?
* 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.
1. I do not intend to tell you my plans. (of)
I have …………………………………………you my plans.
2. Despite his age, he’s still working. (retired)
He still …………………………………………despite his age.
3. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost. (even)
I got lost …………………………………………the area well.
4. Graham spends all his time doing research. (devoted)
Graham has …………………………………………doing research.
5. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend. (wishes)
Susan …………………………………………the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
1. I have no intention of telling you my plans.
2. He still has not retired despite his age.
3. I got lost even though I knew the area well.
4. Graham has devoted all his time to doing research.
5. Susan wishes she had gone to the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
V/ Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
2. You should do morning exercise every day.
You ought _______________________________
3. Lan’s mother works very hard.
Lan’s mother _____________________________
4. Her French is very fluent.
She speaks _______________________________
5 Mr Thanh is a doctor. Mrs Thanh is a doctor.
Mr Thanh is a doctor and so __________________
6. How high is the Big Ben Clock Tower?
What ___________________________________
7. You should not smoke a lot.
You ought _______________________________
8. What was wrong with you?
→ What ___________________________________
V/ Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
2. You should do morning exercise every day.
You ought ___to do morning exercise every day____________________________
3. Lan’s mother works very hard.
Lan’s mother __is a hard worker___________________________
4. Her French is very fluent.
She speaks ___French__very fluently__________________________
5 Mr Thanh is a doctor. Mrs Thanh is a doctor.
Mr Thanh is a doctor and so _is Mrs Thanh_________________
6. How high is the Big Ben Clock Tower?
What __is the height of the Big Ben Clock Tower?_________________________________
7. You should not smoke a lot.
You ought __not to smoke a lot____________________________
8. What was wrong with you?
→ What _was_the matter with you?________________________________
2. You should do morning exercise every day.
You ought to do morning exercise every day.
3. Lan’s mother works very hard.
Lan’s mother is a hard worker.
4. Her French is very fluent.
She speaks French very fluently.
5 Mr Thanh is a doctor. Mrs Thanh is a doctor.
Mr Thanh is a doctor and so does Mrs. Thanh.
6. How high is the Big Ben Clock Tower?
What is the height of the Big Ben Clock Tower?
7. You should not smoke a lot.
You ought not to smoke a lot.
8. What was wrong with you?
→ What was the matter with you?
Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one:
8. She finds it easy to study Maths.-> She has no .......
9. Do you thing you could learn to live without your mobile phone? -> Do you think you could get ....... ?
10. I would rather play judo than snakes and ladders. -> I would prefer .......
8. She has no difficult in studying maths.
9. ... used to living without your mobile phone ?
10. to play judo rather than snakes and ladders.
I. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the passive form.
1. I have a hairdresser do my hair every day.
2. We expect students not to talk during the examination.
3. We invited two hundred people to the party.
4. He is mending your shoes at the moment.
5. We don’t allow smoking in this restaurant.
6. Someone is interviewing Dr Smiths at the moment.
7. You must clean this machine every time you use it.
8. We had warned him not to go near the river the day before.
9. Someone has moved my chair.
10. People rumored that the King was afraid of his wife.
11. The situation is serious. We must do something before
1. I have a hairdresser do my hair every day.
I have my hair done by a hairdresser
2. We expect students not to talk during the examination.
Students are expected not to talk during the examination.
3. We invited two hundred people to the party.
200 people were invited to the party
4. He is mending your shoes at the moment.
Your shoes are being mended at the moment
5. We don’t allow smoking in this restaurant.
Smoking isn't allowed in this restaurant
6. Someone is interviewing Dr Smiths at the moment.
Dr Smiths is being interviewing at the moment
7. You must clean this machine every time you use it.
THis machine must be cleaned every time you use it.
8. We had warned him not to go near the river the day before.
He had been warned not to go near the river the day before.
9. Someone has moved my chair.
My chair has been moved
10. People rumored that the King was afraid of his wife.
It is rumoured to have been afraid of his wife.
11. The situation is serious. We must do something before
Something must be done before the situation is serious
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
You have read this novel, haven't you?
- Have you...............................................................................?
II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. When did you first meet him?
How long have...........................................................................................................................
Question 34. “How do you like my dress, Mary?”, Daisy asked.
Daisy asked Mary ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 35.English is not as difficult as Chinese.
Chinese is……………………………………………………………………………………...…………..
Question 36.I’m sorry now that I asked you to do too much homework.
I wish I………………………………………………………………………………………………........
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. The tree has lovely flowers. It stands near the gate of my house ( which )
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38. My sister is allergic to animals. She decided to raise a cat. ( Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39.The river was very deep.The chidren couldn’t swim in it (such)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 40. Hoa can play well the piano. She also can play the guitar. ( not only )
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold given in brackets. Do NOT change the word given.
1. It is dangerous for you not to obey traffic rules. (better)
=> You ____________________________________________.
2. This bike is 800,000 VND. That bike is 600,000 VND (different)
=> The price ____________________________________________.
3. The Carnival Festival often makes visitors excited. (about)
=> Visitors ____________________________________________.
4. Dense population will affect the quality of life in a country. (effect)
=> Dense population ____________________________________________.
5. They have a three-month summer holiday. (lasts)
=> Their ____________________________________________.
1. It is dangerous for you not to obey traffic rules. (better)
=> You _______had better not obey traffic rules_____________________________________.
2. This bike is 800,000 VND. That bike is 600,000 VND (different)
=> The price ____of this bike is different from that bike________________________________________.
3. The Carnival Festival often makes visitors excited. (about)
=> Visitors ____are often excited about the Carnival Festival________________________________________.
4. Dense population will affect the quality of life in a country. (effect)
=> Dense population _____will have an effect on the quality of life in a country_______________________________________.
5. They have a three-month summer holiday. (lasts)
=> Their ______summer holiday lasts three-month______________________________________.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold given in brackets. Do NOT change the word given.
1. It is dangerous for you not to obey traffic rules. (better)
=> You ____________________________________________.
2. This bike is 800,000 VND. That bike is 600,000 VND (different)
=> The price ____________________________________________.
3. The Carnival Festival often makes visitors excited. (about)
=> Visitors ____________________________________________.
4. Dense population will affect the quality of life in a country. (effect)
=> Dense population ____________________________________________.
5. They have a three-month summer holiday. (lasts)
=> Their ____________________________________________.
1. You had better obey traffic rules to avoid danger.
2. The price of this bike is different from that bike.
3. Visitors get excited about the Carnival Festival.
4. Dense population has an effect on the quality of life in a country.
5. Their summer holiday lasts for three months.
1. It is dangerous for you not to obey traffic rules. (better)
=> You ____had better not obey traffic rules ________________________________________.
2. This bike is 800,000 VND. That bike is 600,000 VND (different)
=> The price ___of this bike is different from that bike_________________________________________.
3. The Carnival Festival often makes visitors excited. (about)
=> Visitors ___are often excited about the Carnival Festival _________________________________________.
4. Dense population will affect the quality of life in a country. (effect)
=> Dense population ___has an effect on the quality of life in a country_________________________________________.
5. They have a three-month summer holiday. (lasts)
=> Their ___summer holiday lasts three months_________________________________________.