COMPARISON I. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 11. Her dress is the same as Rita’s. Her dress isn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………. 12.The lesson became difficult. They tried hard. The more ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 13. Winter draws nearer. We feel cold. The ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14. The blue cases are as heavy as the brown ones. The blue cases have ………………………………………………………………………………… 15. We sit near the stage. We can see well. The ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16. If you leave sooner, you will arrive at your destination early. The ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17. The weather is getting hot. I feel much miserable. The …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18. We live far from our house. We miss it very much. The …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19. I’m afraid I don’t have a cheaper one in stock. I’m afraid this ……………………………………………………………………………………… 20. My friend has always been able to cook better than me. I have ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

V. Writing
Rewrite the sentences beginning as shown or as directed in brackets
1 Harry is a better runner than I am because I'm not as fast as him
(Rewrite the sentence so that the original meaning stays the same)
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2 Foreigners enjoy visiting traditional craft villages because____
(Finish the sentences using your own idea)
3 The people in this village live with selling silk scarves to tourist
(Underlined and correct 2 mistakes)
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4 Ho Chi Minh City/by far/populous/the South/VN
(Make a complete sentence using the cues given)
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5 What is an advantage of living in the city?
(Answer the question using your own ideas)
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V. Writing
Rewrite the sentences beginning as shown or as directed in brackets
1 Harry is a better runner than I am because I'm not as fast as him
(Rewrite the sentence so that the original meaning stays the same)
=>
2 Foreigners enjoy visiting traditional craft villages because____
(Finish the sentences using your own idea)
3 The people in this village live with selling silk scarves to tourist
(Underlined and correct 2 mistakes)
=>
4 Ho Chi Minh City/by far/populous/the South/VN
(Make a complete sentence using the cues given)
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5 What is an advantage of living in the city?
(Answer the question using your own ideas)
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V. Writing
Rewrite the sentences beginning as shown or as directed in brackets
1 Harry is a better runner than I am because I'm not as fast as him
(Rewrite the sentence so that the original meaning stays the same)
=>
2 Foreigners enjoy visiting traditional craft villages because____
(Finish the sentences using your own idea)
3 The people in this village live with selling silk scarves to tourist
(Underlined and correct 2 mistakes)
=>
4 Ho Chi Minh City/by far/populous/the South/VN
(Make a complete sentence using the cues given)
=>
5 What is an advantage of living in the city?
(Answer the question using your own ideas)
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* Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. I often go to bed late.
I am used …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “Would you like a cup of coffee?”
He …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The course finished with a big party.
At the end …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. She went out, but she didn’t say a word.
She went out without ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I think it would be a good idea to take the train.
I suggest …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. People have used the Internet all over the world.
The Internet has …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. They spent more money, they had to work harder.
The more …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. It is interesting to go out with friends at weekends.
Going out …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error.
The accident is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
The sea was too …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each sentence as reported speech, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1.      “I won’t have enough time to finish this job.”

à                 He said    ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.      “It’s been a long time since I had such a good meal.”

à                 She said   …………………………………………………………………………………………………

3.      “The weather may get much worse tomorrow.”

à                 He told us ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4.      “I think you should cut down on your smoking.”

à                 The doctor told me…………………………………………………………………………………………

5.      “We’re going on holiday tomorrow.”

à                 They said …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6.      “We haven’t been to the art gallery for ages.”

à                 They said …………………………………………………………………………………………………

7.      “I always eat lots of fresh fruit and salad.”

à                 She said…………………………………………………………………………………………………

8.      “It’s time to go to bed, children.”

à                 She told…………………………………………………………………………………………………

9.       “I left my umbrella here two days ago.”

à                 Susan told them……………………………………………………………………………………………

10.   “I don’t like this film.”

à                 Betty told Bill………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so the meaning stays the same: (2p)

1. I suggest that we should help the poor in the neighborhood.

I suggest________________________________________________________.

2. Why don't we turn off the faucets in the bathroom when no one is in?

How about_______________________________________________________.

3. Mai wants to go home because she feels sick.

Because Mai feels sick, ____________________________________________

VIII. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown so that the meaning stays the same. 43. We started living here twenty years ago.  We have...................................................................................................................... 44. John plays soccer better than Bill.  Bill doesn't.................................................................................................................. 45. It's five years since I last saw Nam.  I haven't ...................................................................................................................... 46. The food is not warm enough for her to have.  The food is too............................................................................................................ 47. My brother hasn’t seen his best friend for nearly five years.  It has........................................................................................................................... 48. It’s the first time I have spoken English.  I have never................................................................................................................