2.   Distance

-        How far is it from ....................... to .......................?

-        It is about + km (from          ............ to ............)

Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1.      I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.

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

            2. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.

            → There used................................................................................................................

            3. Mr. Hung often went to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.

            → Mr. Hung...................................................................................................................

III.      Write sentences with “it”. Use these cues.

      1.   120 km/ Ho Chi Minh City/ Vung Tau

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

      2.   not very far/ Ha Noi/ Noi Bai Airport

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

      3.   500 meters/ my house/ nearest shop

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

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in any way.

1. We are all keyed up about the trip to Da Lat. (excited).

We ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

It is over twenty years since he last went back to his hometown. (hasn’t)

He..................................................................................................................................................................................................

“Why do you want to learn English?” Liz asked Hoa. (wondered)

Liz ................................................................................................................................................................................................ …….

A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning. (an)

There.......................................................................................................................................................................................... ……..

4.      The food was too bad for the children to eat.(so)

The food………………………………………………………………………………….

6. We must pay the bill at once. (be)

The bill......................................................................................................................

7.Working in those conditions is impossible. ( to)

It's.............................................................................................................................

8. May I turn off the television? (mind)

Would you.................................................................................................................

9.The girls who are playing chess are Nga and Hoa. ( playing)

The girls....................................................................................................................

10. I have my brother repair my bike. (repaired )

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

Question I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one

1. The wet weather makes me depressed.

®This wet weather is so

2.The distance from Phu Quoc Island to Ho Chi Minh city  is about 300km.

® It is ………………………………………………………………………

3. She usually cycled to school last year.

® She used…………………….………….........................................................................

4. Although they are weak, they still love playing sports.

® In spite of……………………………………………………………

X. 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.

1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.

The distance between …………………………………………………

2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.

My mother used to ……………………………………………………

3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

 Did you use ……………………………………………………………

4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.

Although………………………………………………………………

5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.

Despite……………………………………………………………

X. 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.

1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.

The distance between …………………………………………………

2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.

My mother used to ……………………………………………………

3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

 Did you use ……………………………………………………………

4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.

Although………………………………………………………………

5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.

Despite……………………………………………………………

GIÚP MK NHA !!! 

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. Vinh really loves to hang out with friends.

     Vinh really enjoys …………………………………………………………….

2. Playing beach games is very interesting.

     It is ………………………………………………………………………….

3. It is not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.

     It's better to avoid ……………………………………………………………

4. My parents insist me on learning something interesting.

     My parents wants ……………………………………………………………

5. Jenny finds reading poetry boring.

     Jenny dislikes ……………………………………………………………….

1. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1.  We like to travel to Da Lat on our vacation.

- We enjoy …………………………………………………………..

2.  What is the length of this swimming pool?

- How………………………………………………………………..?

3.  There was a picture of a dolphin on my cap.

- My cap ……………………………………………………………

4.  They don’t go to school every Sunday.

- Lan...........................................……………………………………

5.  The height of the building is over 100 meters.

- The building ………………………………………………………

6.  You should not stay up too late.

- You ought ………………………………………………………..

7.  Mai likes playing volleyball.

- I .......................................................................................................

8.What is the price of that book?

-How much.................................................................?

9.How heavy is the cat ?

-What ......................................................................................?