VII. Finish each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given in capital letters.

1. She speaks English well. COMMAND

2. I supposed, quite wrongly, that he was your friend. MISTOOK

3. The final score in the match between Liverpool and Everton on Saturday was two all. DREW

4. On no account will I lend you $ 500. QUESTION

5. Venus was more beautiful than the other two goddesses. MOST

6. His salary is $ 1,000 more now than it was last year. RISEN

7. Dr. Jones knew everything about the disease. NOTHING

8. His health steadily improved. STEADY

9. Don’t make more mess than is absolutely necessary. POSSIBLE

10. She’s been delicate since the day she was born. LIFE

A. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given.

1. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?

=> How………………………………………………………………………….?

2. I often walked to school when I was a student.

=> I used…………………………………………………….

3. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.

=> In spite of……………………………………………………………………...

4. Although they spent millions of dollars on making the film, it wasn’t as successful as expected. (Rewrite the sentences using HOWEVER)

=>……….…………………………………………………………………………………

5. I thought the ending of the film is shocking.

=> I was ………... ………………………………………………………………………

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (2ms)

1. In spite of her tiredness, she was able to finish doing her homework.

- Although .........................................................................................................................................

2. We were disappointed because he refused our offer of help.      “TURN”

- We were disappointed .....................................................................................................................

3. Mai said, “I’ll see him and tell the news tomorrow” 

- Mai said ……………………………………………………………………………………….……

4. No cities in Europe are more exciting than London.   

- London is ……………………………………………………………………………………….….

5. Before I come to a decision, I’ll have to consider their offer very carefully.  (over)

- …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. In spite of the bad weather, the farmers continued working in the fields.   

- Though ………………………………………………………………………………………..

7.“Where did you spend your holidays last year?” she asked me.

- She asked me ............................................................................................................................

8. New York city is a lot wealthier city than any cities in Vietnam.      (as)

-  No cities in Viet Nam ................................................................................................................

Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or do as directed. (2ms)

1. “Why don’t we reuse and recycle bottles and cans?”

→ What about ………………………………………….?

2. “When will you start the computer course, Lan?” Lan’s father asked.

→ Lan’s father asked ……………… .

3. We decided to postpone our journey because of the bad weather. (Use Adverb Clause of Result)

4. Some villages don’t have access to clean piped water.  I wish ……………………………………..…… .

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given. (2ms)

1. John was so lazy that he couldn’t pass the exam.                            ➙ Because……………………… .

2. Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom.                   ➝ Turn …………………………. .

3. “Are you happy with your schooldays, Tom?”                             

→ She asked Tom ………………  .

4.  Lan is very good at physics despite not finding it interesting.       → Although …………………….  

PART C: WRITING
Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or write as directed
1.The policeman received an award for excellent service. He is a friend of mine (use relative clause)
The............................
2.My pronunciation is bad because I don’t practice more often.
If..............................
3.I watched a gripping film about marriage and family on TV last night
The............................
4.Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages (rusty)
Nam............................
5. I bought a book yesterday. The book is about the story of Tam and Cam.
The book......................

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given. (2ms)

1. In the past, the children used nature as their playground. (Using: USED)

In the past, children __________________________________________

2. I/ wish/ there/ be/ four seasons/ my area. ( Complete the sentence)

___________________________________________________________

3. “ I don’t think taking risks too often is a good idea.” she said.

She said that_________________________________________________

4. I last phoned Mary last Christmas.

I have ______________________________________________________

5. “Who can I turn for help with my homework?” He asked.

He wondered ___________________________________________