1.                  Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)

- > If Jessica had had some money, she ……would have been able to……………………………………go on holiday.

2.                  The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)

- > The new proposal ……has been turned down by………………………………..the committee.

3.                  I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)

- > It……couldn't have been……………………………………………Julie who told him.

4.                  Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)

- > Danny found it difficult to……get his skis under……………………….on the steep slope.

5.                  Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)

- > Did you kick him……on purpose or………………………………an accident?

6.                  People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)

- > The Pyramids ……is supposed to be…………………………….worth visiting.

7.                  Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)

- > Tom has ………been out of work for…………………………………….. two years.

8.                  “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)

- > My sister said that it …………was not her fault………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.

9.                  The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)

- > It is …a two-hour train journey…………………………………….. from London to Bristol.

10.              He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?          (TRADITIONALLY)                                                  

- > He ...........was traditionally brought up........................................, wasn’t he?

1.more convenient

2.the first historic

3.more luxurious

4.more carelessly

IX. Complete the second sentence in a way that it means the same as the previous one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Do not use more than five words.

81. Minh had not been to London before. VISIT

It ..............................................is the first time minh had visited................................ London.

82. Ballet doesn't interest Stephanie. INTERESTED

Stephanie .........................isn't interested in........................................ ballet.

83. Visitors to the zoo are not allowed to feed the animals. MUST

The animals ......................mustn't be fed........................................ by visitors to the zoo.

84. “I will see you later, Anne,” he said.  TOLD

He .................................told anna that he would............................................ see her later.

85. There were more students in school in 2010 than in 2008. AS

There were ........................not as more students.................................. in school in 2008 as in 2010.

86. I wonder how she learnt to speak English so well. LIKE

I ..........................liked to...................... know how she learnt to speak English so well.

81. Minh had not been to London before. VISIT

It ..........was the first time Minh visited.................................................................... London.

82. Ballet doesn't interest Stephanie. INTERESTED

Stephanie ...........is not interested in...................................................... ballet.

83. Visitors to the zoo are not allowed to feed the animals. MUST

The animals ........must not be fed..................................................... by visitors to the zoo.

84. “I will see you later, Anne,” he said.  TOLD

He ...............................................told that he would.............................. see her later.

85. There were more students in school in 2010 than in 2008. AS

There were ...............not as many students........................................... in school in 2008 as in 2010.

86. I wonder how she learnt to speak English so well. LIKE

I .............would like to................................... know how she learnt to speak English so well.

87. It’s a good thing you wrote the letter or we wouldn’t have known what happened.    YOU

We wouldn’t have known what happened...........if you had not written............................... that letter.

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

Despite .........................being unable to swim ............. himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.

89. I’ve had enough of your untidiness.        PUT

I refuse ................to put up with............................................... your untidiness any more.

90. Nobody apart from my mother thought I would win the race. PERSON

My mother was...............the only person who................. thought I would win the race.

IX. Complete the second sentence in a way that it means the same as the previous one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Do not use more than five words.

81. Minh had not been to London before. VISIT

It ..................was Minh' s first visit to.......................... London.

82. Ballet doesn't interest Stephanie. INTERESTED

Stephanie ....................is not interested in.................. ballet.

83. Visitors to the zoo are not allowed to feed the animals. MUST

The animals .............must not be fed.......... by visitors to the zoo.

84. “I will see you later, Anne,” he said.  TOLD

He ...........................told Anne that he would.................... see her later.

85. There were more students in school in 2010 than in 2008. AS

There were ..........................not as many students................................ in school in 2008 as in 2010.

86. I wonder how she learnt to speak English so well. LIKE

I ........................would like to........................ know how she learnt to speak English so well.

87. It’s a good thing you wrote the letter or we wouldn’t have known what happened.    YOU

We wouldn’t have known what happened ....................if you had not written...................... that letter.

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

Despite ...................being unable to swim................... himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.

89. I’ve had enough of your untidiness.        PUT

I refuse ............................to put up with................................... your untidiness any more.

90. Nobody apart from my mother thought I would win the race. PERSON

My mother was ...............the only person who................. thought I would win the race.

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

The country ……is said to be………………………………………………………. on the verge of civil war.

People thought the President was ill. be

The President ………was told to be……………………………………………………. ill.

People believe he escaped with the money. run

He is ………believed to run……………………………………………………. off with the money.

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

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

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

I’m………meant not smoking……………………………………………………. in the house.

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

The football club ……us reported to have………………………………………………………. a new owner.

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

I …was supposed to go…………………………………………………………. their party but I was too busy.

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

All her clothes……have been believed to be designed………………………………………………………. by Armani.

VI. 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 if necessary. Do not change the form of given word

1.It’s important for you to do this exercise

à................................ you don't need to do this exercise ...................................................................................  ( DO)

2. No school in the town is bigger than Nguyen Trai School.

à..............................................................Nguyen Trai School is the biggest in the town.....................................................( BIGGEST)

3. I advise you not eat lots of sweets.

à...........................................You should not eat lots of sweets.........................................................................( SHOULD)

4. Could you tell me how to get to the City’s Exhibition,please ?

à ......................................... Could you show me how to ge to the City's Exhibition, please...........................................................................( WAY )

5.Do you find it easy to paint a picture ?

à ..............................................Are you good at painting a picture........................................................................( GOOD )

Complete the second senten so that it means the same as the first. Use the corect modal verb and any other necessary words.

1. It is very important that you check in your luggage an hour before your flight.

You .should check in... your luggage an hour before your flight.

2. Smoking is not allowed in the doctor's waiting room.

All employees ..mustn't allow.. to use a computer.

1. Herding buffaloes is more difficult than loading the rice. (EASY)

- Loading the rice is ………easier than herding buffaloes …………………………………………………

2. Life in a mountainous village is more boring than life in a big city. (INTERESTING)

- Life in a big city is ……more interesting than life in a mountainous village…………………………………………………………………..

3. People in the countryside are often more optimistic than those in the city. (OPTIMISTIC)

- People in the countryside often …feel more  optimistic  than those in the city…………………………………………………………….

4. Living in a modern town is noisier than living in a small village. (PEACEFUL)

- Living in a small village is ……more peaceful than living in a modern town ………………………………………………………………

5. Houses in this village have less furniture than those in the nearby city. (BETTER)

- Houses in this city are ……better furnished than houses in this village……………………………………………………………………

6. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.

- The white dress…is cheaper than the black one ……………………………………………………………………..

7. I love listening to music.

- I am …interested in listening to music………….……….……………………….……….……….……….……….

8. No one in my group is more intelligent than Cuong.

- Cuong ………is the most intelligent in my group.………………………….…….……….….……………….….………….

9. Son Tung M-TP performs the song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau” very beautifully.

- The song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau”………is performed very beautifully by Son Tung M-TP …………………………………………

10. The Ha Nhi ethnic group hasabout 12,500 inhabitants. (Make questions)

- …How many inhabitents does the Ha Nhi ethnic group have……………………………………………………………………………………………

5. I’ve met all of my father’s friends and I don’t like any of them. (of)
Dr. Williams is a cardiologist and has his surgery on the second floor. (whose)
Dr. Williams,________whose surgery is__________________________________ second floor, is a cardiologist.

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