EXERCISE 2. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it.

          Although ………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Mike will not go with Mariam even though he likes her.

In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………….

3.  In spite of her poor memory, she tried to recount what happened to the police.

Although ………………………………………………………………………………….

4.  Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.

        He was very tired  ………………………………………………………………………

Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (1.0 point)

   a)  Although he was tired, he wanted to watch the film.

→ Despite being tired/ his tiredness, .................................................................................................................................

   b)  The distance between Ho Chi Minh city and Vung Tau is about 120 km.

→ It...........................................................................................................................................

   c)  She has been nominated for Best Actress several times. She has never won it.

→ In spite of ..............................................................................................................................

   d)  I had a dog when I was a kid but now I don't.

→ I used ...................................................................................................................................

III. Read about traffic problems in two cities. Match the city with its problem. (1.0 point)

A. Ho Chi Minh City

B. Bangkok

Bangkok is world renowned for its terrible traffic problems, so getting around on the roads is a bit of a nightmare. In my opinion, there are 3 main causes of Bangkok traffic jams. First, the quality of public transportation is low. Bus is of low quality and causes congestion. Second, the BTS and MRT are not enough for users. Finally, the most important cause of traffic jam is car accidents. Bad bus drivers cause accidents frequently and make the road stuck for hours.In Ho Chi Minh City, it is not strange to see the sight of a street that is crowded with vehicles. People cannot move and their health is affected by polluted air from exhausted fumes. What are the reasons? The citizens in the city use many personal vehicles to go from one place to another. They aren't used to transporting by public transports. May be because the bus drivers are careless, impolite to them or the taxi fare is too high for some people.

II. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the first one. 1. They say that he invented the digital camera. → It is said ............................................................... 2. I don't know more people. -->I wish .................................................................................................. 3. Shakespeare wrote many famous plays. → Many famous ........................................................ 4. My father waters this flower every morning. → This flower ...............................................................

X. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1. He said he did not steal the car.

He denied_____________________________________________________

2. “If I were you, I wouldn’t lend Jim any more money”, Mary said to John.

Mary advised____________________________________________________

3. This is the worst meal I have ever had.

Never______________________________________________________________

4. As people grow older, they become more and more forgetful.

The ______________________________________________________________

5. Although he is industrious, he hasn’t succeeded.

Industrious________________________________________________________

Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1.It took me more than an hour to finish my homework last night.

I spent……………………………………………………………………….

2. He started to write the letter 30 minutes ago.

He has……………………………………………………………………….

3.What about going to Dam Sen Park?

Why ………………………………………………………………?

4.Richard can cook very well.

Richard is a ………………………………………………………………………………

5.My father often drives to work.  (car)

My father ……………………………………………………………………….

6. The Red river is 1,149 km long. The Nile River is 6,650 km long.

The Nile River s much………… ………………………………………………

7. The children like to watch dragon dance in the street at Tet.

The children enjoy  ……………………………………………………………

8. Phong was sleepy, but he still stayed up late to watch the end of the game on TV.

Although. …………………………………………………………………………

9. Our resources of energy will soon end because we don^,t try to save it. 

If ………………………………………………………………………………….

10. There are 10 kinds of vegetables in the garden..

The garden ………………………………………………………………

11.If you don’t try your  best, you will fail.

Unless..............................................................................

12.If she doesn’t often brush her teeth , they will decay.

Unless………………………………………………..

13. Unless Mai eats less, she can’t lose weight.

If………………………………………………………….

14. We  will probably use the car run on the sea water in the future.

We mitgh…………………………………………………..

15. It is the most attractive girl I have ever met.

I have

Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1.It took me more than an hour to finish my homework last night.

I spent……………………………………………………………………….

2. He started to write the letter 30 minutes ago.

He has……………………………………………………………………….

3.What about going to Dam Sen Park?

Why ………………………………………………………………?

4.Richard can cook very well.

Richard is a ………………………………………………………………………………

5.My father often drives to work.  (car)

My father ……………………………………………………………………….

6. The Red river is 1,149 km long. The Nile River is 6,650 km long.

The Nile River s much………… ………………………………………………

7. The children like to watch dragon dance in the street at Tet.

The children enjoy  ……………………………………………………………

8. Phong was sleepy, but he still stayed up late to watch the end of the game on TV.

Although. …………………………………………………………………………

9. Our resources of energy will soon end because we don^,t try to save it. 

If ………………………………………………………………………………….

10. There are 10 kinds of vegetables in the garden..

The garden ………………………………………………………………

11.If you don’t try your  best, you will fail.

Unless..............................................................................

12.If she doesn’t often brush her teeth , they will decay.

Unless………………………………………………..

13. Unless Mai eats less, she can’t lose weight.

If………………………………………………………….

14. We  will probably use the car run on the sea water in the future.

We mitgh…………………………………………………..

15. It is the most attractive girl I have ever met.

I have

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II. WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first.

9. Although he had enough qualifications, he didn’t get the job.

à Despite _{...................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. “I am taking the 5.30 train tomorrow.” Minh said.

=> Minh said _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. Despite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

Although………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 34. I’m sorry I can’t understand the instructions clearly.

I wish………………………………………………………………………………………….

Question 35. “When the sun rises, I feel like singing.” Kitty said.

Kitty said that…………………………………………………………………………………

Question 36. That factory is producing more and more pollution.

More and more………………………………………………………………………………..