Choose the correct sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. A. I spend 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. B. I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book. C. I spent 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. D. I spend 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book. 19 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Ha Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Vietnam. It has got over 1,600 island and islets. Among the many ancitent fishing villages float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water. The villagers not only fish but also ______ the sea life. A. look at B. damage C. look after D. pollute 20 Choose the correct sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence The dictionary was so expensive that I didn't buy it . A. The dictionary was too expensive for me to buy. B. The dictionary was enough expensive for me to buy. C. It was so an expensive dictionary that I didn't buy it. D. It was an expensive dictionary so that meant I didn't buy.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.

Mrs. Smith is the wisest member of the family. (so) 

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using 
the word in capital.
1. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it. (WISH)
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2. I’m not good at English, so I can’t become a tour guide. (IF)
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3. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
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4. He gave her the book “The fault in our stars” as a birthday gift. (SHE)
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5. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)
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6. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said. 
(ADVISED)
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7. When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)
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8. My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)
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XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.

37. People say that he is a famous singer. (HE)

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40. The novel is very interesting. (FIND)

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XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school. (BE)
Sara _______________________________________
2. It’s pity she doesn’t share memories of her trip with me. (WISH)
I _______________________________________
3. Emily has to work part-time on Saturday, so she can’t accompany her best friend to the contest. 
(COULD)
If ________________________________________
4. Shall we surf the net for the location of Ninh Binh Province? (SUGGEST)
I ________________________________________
5. Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us next month. (HAVE)
We ________________________________________
6. People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped. (IS)
It ______________________________________
7. “When are you going to submit your research paper?” my teacher asked me. (WAS)
My teacher ________________________________________________________________
8. When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat. (TAKE)
When _______________________________________
9. When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? (BE)
When ________________________________________
10. I’m interested in the news about ancient towns. (FIND)
I _____________________________________

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,using the word in brackets

37. This is the first time I have heard about the tram system in Hanoi. (Never)

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38. Firefighters spent two hours releasing the diver from the wreckage. (It)

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39. They took the president to the hospital for an emergency operation. ( Was)

40. I had saved my document before the computerand crashed. (After)

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