I.             Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the meaning of the second Sentence remains unchanged as the first one's. (2.0 points)

1.  John lives in a small flat and he doesn’t like it.

=> John wishes …………………………………………………………………………

2.  Spending the weekend in the countryside is very wonderful.

=> It’s …………………………………………………………………………………

3.  Nga is pleased to meet her aunt again soon.

=> Nga is looking ………………………………………………………………………

4.  I last saw her three years ago.

=> I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………

5.  She went out, but she didn’t say a word.

=> She went out without ………………………………………………………………

6.  It’s such a difficult question that I can’t find the answer.

=> The question is so …………………………………………………………………

7.  People say that these cattles were built in the 19^th century.

=> These cattles ………………………………………………………………………

8.  In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr. Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi.

=> Although ………………………………………………………………………….

9.  Nobody has cleaned the streets this week.

→ The streets ..................................................................................................................................

10.  The furniture was too old for us to keep.

→ It was .........................................................................................................................................

11.  Neil regrets having sold his car.

→ Neil wishes ...............................................................................................................................

11.    The child ran out because of the strange noise.

→ The strange noise ......................................................................................................................

12.  The underground is quick and cheap.

→ The underground is not only......................................................................................................

XI. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one, using the words given. Don't change the given word. (1 point).

1. We last went to Sapa three years ago. ( YEARS)

It is three years since we last went to Sapa.

2. I went to sleep immediately as the train left the station. (ASLEEP)

I _________________________________ as the train left the station.

3. Although he can’t swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn. ( UNABLE)

Despite _________________________ himelf, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.

4. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating him. (BUT)

___________________________________, she would not be dating him.

5. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. (HAPPENED)

I ___________________________________ in that town when the earthquake started

Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one

1.It's my opinion that you should take more exersise.

If I were.............................................................................................................................

2.He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

At no time ........................................................................................................................

3. You have ridden a horse before, haven't you?

Have...................................................................................................

4. I'm quite happy to look after the baby for you.

I don't................................................................................................................................

5. Vietnamese women continue to wear the fashionable Ao dai.

The fashionable Ao dai.............................................................................

6. "Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?" Peter said to Ann.

Peter invited................................................................................................

7. He was annoyed because his son often came home late.

He objected....................................................................................................................

8. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.

Not only .......................................................................................................................

9. Thomas and David are very good friends.

Thomas and David get.....................................................................................................

10. Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans.

Americans aren't..............................................................................................................

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry” said John.

-> John suggested that__________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is so ________________________________________________.            

36. He doesn’t write me very often.

-> I wish__________________________________________.

37. The tidal wave last night was more disastrous than the one 3 years ago.
-> The tidal wave 3 years ago was not______________________________________________.

38. You can take any of the routes, it will take you about three hours to get there.

-> Whichever ______________________________________________.

Rewrite the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it.

1. Am I going the right way for Downwood? (This)

> Is __________________________________________________________________ 2.John disliked his new neighbor. (Take)

> John________________________________________________________________

3. I believe grammar is important. I believe spelling is important . (Both)

> I believe_______________________________________________________________ 4. My parents are making me redo my homework. (Made)

> Susan _________________________________________________________________ 5. Hurry up or we’ll miss the plane. (Late)

> Unless________________________________________________________________ 6. I can’t decide whether to go or not. (Take)

> I can’t ______________________________________________________or not

7. These walls are used to keep the animals in. ( Prevent) >These walls are _______________________________________________________

8. Let me just make a note of your address. (Write)

>Let me just ____________________________________________________________ 9. That’s none of your business (Nothing)

> That _________________________________________________________________ 10. Margaret thought Bill was the winner, but realized that she was wrong.

> Margaret______________________________________________________________ 11. This is my first experience of flying alone. (Time)

> It is the_______________________________________________________________ 12. At least he said he was sorry that he’d ruined my joke. (Apologised)

> At least he_____________________________________________________________ 13. We’ll save enough money and then we’ll buy a new dictionary. (Soon)

> We’ll buy a new dictionary_______________________________________________ 14. I can’t wait until we do some experiments in the lab. (Forward)

> I’m really_____________________________________________________________ 15. People sometimes call nurses” angles” (Known) >Nurses_________________________________________________________________ 16. I am so exhausted that I won’t be able to go out tonight. (Too)

> I ____________________________________________________________________ 17. Do you know when the race is being held next year. (Place)

> When_________________________________________________________________ 18. The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains (Used)

>The family’s holiday_____________________________________________________ 19. It hasn’t taken sam long to learn Spanish. (Picked)

> Sam__________________________________________________________________ 20. Olivia doesn’t concentrate on what the teacher explains so she makes a lot of mistakes (Would)

> If Olivia_______________________________________________________________

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that

means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. My bag is the same as my brother’s.

à My brother’s bag is .……………………………………………….…..….

2. Her living room does not have any pictures.

à There are ………………………………………..……..…...……..……..…

3. I find collecting bottles interesting.  

à  I find…………………………………………………................…………..

4. He often makes his students practice speaking English a lot before the examination.

à His students ……………………………………..……………………..…..

5. Did you use to write to her when you were abroad?

à She …………………………………………………………………………...?

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that

means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. My bag is the same as my brother’s.

à My brother’s bag is .……………………………………………….…..….

2. Her living room does not have any pictures.

à There are ………………………………………..……..…...……..……..…

3. I find collecting bottles interesting.  

à  I find…………………………………………………................…………..

4. He often makes his students practice speaking English a lot before the examination.

à His students ……………………………………..……………………..…..

5. Did you use to write to her when you were abroad?

à She …………………………………………………………………………...?

V. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

26. John started collecting stamps five months ago. 

-> John has studied English for five year… ……………………………………………………………

27.The teacher will explain the lesson tomorrow

-> The lesson will…explained by the teacher …………………………………………………………………………

28. Although she was hungry, she didn’t eat much

-> Despite  ……………………………………………………………………………………

29.Her phone is not the same as mine.

->Her phone is………………………………………………………………………………

30. That  is your pen.

->That pen …………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. “What about doing some reading every day, John” Sue said.

-> Sue suggested that __________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is not_______________________________________________.              

36. My younger brother isn’t studying hard for his exam.

-> I wish __________________________________________.

37. The seasonal festival this year is not as traditional as it used to be.
->  The seasonal festival used to be ________________________________________________.

38. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.

-> Impressed________________________________________________.