I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

1. People said that he could swim across the river.

→ He was said_________________________________________________________.

2. Someone serviced his car last week.

→ He ________________________________________________________________.

3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.

→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.

4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.

→ The people_________________________________________________________.

5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

 → There is no_________________________________________________________.

6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.

 → If_________________________________________________________________.

7. He was punished because he behaved badly.

→ Because of __________________________________________________________.

8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .           

9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.

→ It was _____________________________________________________________.

10.  “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.

→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts)

86. Harry couldn’t afford this car.

This car was............................................................................... 

87. As my grandmother grows older, she becomes more intolerant.

The older.....................................................................    

88. On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter to my parents. When I ..............................................................................

894. It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.

The thief..............................................................................

90 . He ran so fast that nobody could catch up with him.

So………………………………………………………………………

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)

………………………………………………………………………………………...……..

4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)

………………………………………………………………………………………….……

5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. The last time she went out with him was two years ago

→ She hasn^’t ___________________________________________________________________

2. Although the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday with a lot of interesting activities.

→ Despite ______________________________________________________________________

3.  The woman is so fool that no one took any notice of her.

→ She is________________________________________________________________________

4. They don’t have enough time so they cannot do me a favor.
→ Were________________________________________________________________________

5. “You had better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth,’’ said John.

→ John advised Elizabeth__________________________________________________________

X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it. (2 points)

1. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.

à It was……………………………………………………………….……………

2. Is this the only way to reach the stadium ?

à  Isn’t there……………………………………………………………………….?

3. “ What’s your mother’s name, little boy ?” he said.

à He asked…………………………………………………………………………..

4. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.

à Only…………………………………………………………………………………..

5. I’ve always had to get up early to prepare breakfast for my family.

à I’m used…………………………………………………………………….………

6. Does she know enough English to work as a translator ?

à Is her………………………………………………………………………………….

7. These new machines have put an end to queuing.

à Before these……………………………………………………………………………

8. This exercise is more difficult than last week’s.

à Last week’s……………………………………………………………………………..

9. “Less noise!” the father asked the children.

à The father shouted ………………………………………………………………………

10. Mrs. Brown has two children.

à Mrs. Brown is……………………………………………………………….…………..

XI. Complete the sentence using the words given. Make all the changes and additions if neccessary. (2 poins)

1. We / be / close friends/ because / we / have / many things/ common.

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2. Passover/ celebrate/ every country/ world/?

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3. We/ decide/ go/ short walk/ before/ sit down/ lunch.

   ........................................................... ................................................................................

4. After/ walk/ three hours/ we/ stop/ let/ others/ catch/ up/ us.

   ................................................................. ............................................................................

5. There/ be/ more/ and/ challenges/ school children today/ early age.

   .............................................................................................................................................

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)

1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.

→ He hates ………………………………………………………………..……………

2. I could finish the work early because he helped me

→ Thanks……………………………………………………………………………………………….

 à Thanks to his help, I could finish the work early.

3. It is supposed that the thief stole everything in the house.

→ The thief ……………………………………………………………………………

4. .  They knew little about the job of their choice.

→ Little ..........................................................................................................................

5. That girl is so intelligent that everyone loves her.

→ That is …………………………………………………………………………………

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that  it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. 
Part 1.
1. I didn't have enough money, so I didn't buy that laptop.
 If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................  .
2. "I must study hard for my next examination"
 She said ........................................................................................................................................................................................  .
3. They won't let you go in the house.
 You ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  .
4. All the people were at the meeting didn’t say anything to him
 Noone …….. ................................................................................................................................................................................
5. It is no use phoning him. He won’t listen to you 
 There..........................................................................................................................................................................................

D. Writing

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

1.It is not good to stay up so late to listen to music.

->You shouldn’t ……………………………………………

2.How many times a week do you go to your painting club?

->How often ……………………………………………….?

3.It is essential that you do your homework before going to school.

->You must ……………………………………………………...

4.Nobody is older than my grandmother in my family.

->My grandmother is……………………………………………… .

5.Chau is the best at English in her class.

->NobodyinChau’sclass …………………………………………………..
6.These programmes usually have a lot of information

There is……………………………………………………………….

7.Even though he trained hard, he wasn’t able to break the record.

He trained hard but……………………………………………………

8.It is two years since she went back to her home village.

She hasn’t……………………………………………………………..

9.It is necessary to buy skiing equipment if you want to take lessons.

You have to…………………………………………………………...

10.He couldn’t find a cheaper computer.

That was the…………………………………………………………..

11.Our sources of energy will soon and if we don’t try to save them.

Unless…………………………………………………………………

12.Barbara plays chess better than Mike.

Mike doesn’t…………………………………………………………..

13.There are too few glasses for everyone to have a drink.

We haven’t got………………………………………………………..

14.This is the most beautiful sight I have ever visited.

This is the first time…………………………………………………..

15.It is my sister’s eighteenth birthday next week.

My sister will…………………………………………………………

II. Rearrange sentences

1. I/ a pair of shoes/ gave him/ on his birthday/

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2. she/ next month/ going to sing/ her first big concert/ in/.

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3. he/ the most/ crossing the road/ hates/.

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4. we/ going/ the country/ to/ at the weekend/ like/.

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5. I/ go out/ rarely/ because/ too expensive/ every thing/ is/

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6. you/ stop/ should/ playing vedeo games/

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7. she/ to learn English/ began/ six month ago/

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8. it/ becoming/ is/ darker and darker/

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9. many Vietnamese farmers/ living/ are/ in poverty/

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10.Sally/ listening to music/ is/ in her room/

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11.Our/ last/ team/ played/ Saturday/ 6 E team/ with.

….………………………………………………………………………….

12.Don’t /food and drink/ into/ bring/ please/ ,/ the gym.

….………………………………………………………………………….

13.every/ The Olympic Games/ four years/ takeplace.

….………………………………………………………………………….

14.see/ you/ Did/ Phong/ yesterday/ the stadium/ at ?

….………………………………………………………………………….

15.a week/ three times/ my/ sister/ aerobics/ does/ keep fit/ to

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D. Writing

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

1.It is not good to stay up so late to listen to music.

->You shouldn’t ……………………………………………

2.How many times a week do you go to your painting club?

->How often ……………………………………………….?

3.It is essential that you do your homework before going to school.

->You must ……………………………………………………...

4.Nobody is older than my grandmother in my family.

->My grandmother is……………………………………………… .

5.Chau is the best at English in her class.

->NobodyinChau’sclass …………………………………………………..
6.These programmes usually have a lot of information

There is……………………………………………………………….

7.Even though he trained hard, he wasn’t able to break the record.

He trained hard but……………………………………………………

8.It is two years since she went back to her home village.

She hasn’t……………………………………………………………..

9.It is necessary to buy skiing equipment if you want to take lessons.

You have to…………………………………………………………...

10.He couldn’t find a cheaper computer.

That was the…………………………………………………………..

11.Our sources of energy will soon and if we don’t try to save them.

Unless…………………………………………………………………

12.Barbara plays chess better than Mike.

Mike doesn’t…………………………………………………………..

13.There are too few glasses for everyone to have a drink.

We haven’t got………………………………………………………..

14.This is the most beautiful sight I have ever visited.

This is the first time…………………………………………………..

15.It is my sister’s eighteenth birthday next week.

My sister will…………………………………………………………

II. Rearrange sentences

1. I/ a pair of shoes/ gave him/ on his birthday/

………………………………………………………………

2. she/ next month/ going to sing/ her first big concert/ in/.

………………………………………………………………………..

3. he/ the most/ crossing the road/ hates/.

…………………………………………………………….

4. we/ going/ the country/ to/ at the weekend/ like/.

………………………………………………………………….

5. I/ go out/ rarely/ because/ too expensive/ every thing/ is/

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6. you/ stop/ should/ playing vedeo games/

………………………………………………………………………..

7. she/ to learn English/ began/ six month ago/

……………………………………………………………..

8. it/ becoming/ is/ darker and darker/

…………………………………………………………………………..

9. many Vietnamese farmers/ living/ are/ in poverty/

……………………………………………………………………

10.Sally/ listening to music/ is/ in her room/

………………………………………………………………………………

11.Our/ last/ team/ played/ Saturday/ 6 E team/ with.

….………………………………………………………………………….

12.Don’t /food and drink/ into/ bring/ please/ ,/ the gym.

….………………………………………………………………………….

13.every/ The Olympic Games/ four years/ takeplace.

….………………………………………………………………………….

14.see/ you/ Did/ Phong/ yesterday/ the stadium/ at ?

….………………………………………………………………………….

15.a week/ three times/ my/ sister/ aerobics/ does/ keep fit/ to.

….………………………………………………………………………….

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.                   

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem.      (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well.                      (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course.               (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course.

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim.           (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy.          (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students.          (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.             (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote.                     (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.