IV. Complete the second sentence so that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first sentence, using the word given. This word must not be changed. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

They say the country is on the verge of civil war. said

The country ……………………………………………………………. on the verge of civil war.

People thought the President was ill. be

The President ……………………………………………………………. ill.

People believe he escaped with the money. run

He is ……………………………………………………………. off with the money.

People always thought she was very good at math, but she made some basic mistakes. supposed

She …………………………………………… very good at math, but she made some basic mistakes.

My landlord doesn’t like me smoking in the house. meant

I’m……………………………………………………………. in the house.

The TV news says that the football club has a new owner. reported

The football club ……………………………………………………………. a new owner.

They wanted me to go to their party but I was too busy. supposed

I ……………………………………………………………. their party but I was too busy.

I’ve been told that Armani designs all her clothes. believed

All her clothes……………………………………………………………. by Armani.

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to it. Use the word given on the right, and this word must not be changed in any way. (10 pts)

1. Nobody has cleaned the streets this week.                              (been)

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2.  You should spend more time learning English.                   (If)

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3. The child ran out  because of the strange noise.                     (made)

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4. “I am sorry. I broke your bike” said she.                                 (apologize)  

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5. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.                                 (went)

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For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the given word. This word must not be altered in any way.

46. She can speak basic German. (GET)

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47. Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well. (IN)

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48. She learned a few words of German last month. (UP)

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49. Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages. (RUSTY)

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50. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL)

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* For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the given word. This word must not be altered in any way.

1. She can speak basic German. (GET)

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2. Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well. (IN)

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3. She learned a few words of German last month. (UP)

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4. Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages. (RUSTY)

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5. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL)

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Part 2. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to it. Use the word given on the right, and this word must not be changed in any way. (10 pts)

1. Nobody has cleaned the streets this week. (been)

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2.  You should spend more time learning English.                   (If)

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3. The child ran out  because of the strange noise. (made)

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4. “I am sorry. I broke your bike” said she. (apologized)

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5. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years. (went)

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Rewrite the sentences with the given words:

1. Sarah bought a new laptop, but first she saved enough money.

Ø After ___________________________________________________

1. He left the room as soon as I explained all the facts.

Ø After ____________________________________________________

2. First we saved money , then I bought a car

Ø ®After ____________________________________________________

1. David had gone home before we arrived.

– After ………………………………………………………………………………………

We had lunch then we took a look around the shops.

– Before ………………………………………………………………………………………

The light had gone out before we got out of the office.

–When………………………………………………………………………………………

After she had explained everything clearly, we started our work.

– By the time ………………………………………………………………………………………

My father had watered all the plants in the garden by the time my mother came home.

– Before ………………………………………………………………………………………

I.  Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word. (1point)

1. “ People must soon communicate using telepathy in 50 years’ time” Phuc said

Phuc said that __________________________________________________________

2. Alex wants Mr Brown to mend his telephone for him.

Alex wants his__________________________________________________________

3. There was a loud noise next to my door last night so I couldn’t sleep.

Because there was _______________________________________________________

4. This factory doesn’t treat its waste well so there is a lot of water pollution

If this factory treated______________________________________________________

5. The tsunami happened. Many people in this area became homeless.

The tsunami made ________________________________________________________

II. Rearrange the words/phrases given to make complete sentences. (1point)

aliens/ wanted to know/ Dean/ could communicate/ if/ verbally/.

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decided/  We/ have/ to stay/ for/ in/ Ho Chi Minh city/ three more days

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use/ abbreviations/ Teenagers/ often/ when/ texting

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Phuc/  learning/ a new language/ will/ this time/ be/ next year

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Tom/ inhabitants/ might travel/ thought/ of Venus/ by buggy/.

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other words as necessary.

1. Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.

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2. Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.

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3. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.

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4. Going into the lift alone is afraid.

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5. Following the instructions carefully is important for all of us.

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6. Being able to build the country into a powerful one is certain.

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7. Speaking English with the foreigners is confident.

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8. Showing us the way to train station was kind of them.

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9. Using a long stick to get some fruits was very clever of him.

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10. Finding a parking space in the city centre is not easy for you.

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