19. We began eating when it started to rain. ( Rewrite the sentence so that the meaning stays the same.)

- We have........................................................................

20. When did you start your hobby? (Rewrite the sentence so that the meaning stays the same.)

- How long...........................................................

21. The last time I saw my uncle was two years ago. (Rewrite the sentence so that the meaning stays the same.)

- I haven’t .................................................................

22. I have never studied Japanese before. (Rewrite the sentence so that the meaning stays the same.)

- This is............................................................

23. He has played football for five years. (Rewrite the sentence so that the meaning stays the same.)

- He started.................................................................

24. She has worked for this volunteer organization since 2010. (Rewrite the sentence so that the meaning stays the same.)

- She began..............................................................

Exercise 1: Rewrite 21. Linda didn't have money with her, so she couldn't buy that prese -> If Linda......... 22. There was a test yesterday. You didn't know that, so you didn't do it ->If I had known that........ ... Exercise 2: Rewrite 1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed at home -> Because.... 2. Stacey retired in 1987 because of ill health ->Because.... 3. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic ->because.... 4. Harry had to stay in the hospital because of his broken leg ->Because... 5. The young couple dicided not to buy the house bacause of its dilapidated condition -> Because..... 6. Jim had to give up jogging because he had sparained his ankle severely -> Because of..... 7. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted -> Because of.... 8.We had to stay in London on extra day because it was foggy at the airport -> Because of..... 9.Bill has to do all of the cooking and cleaning because his wife is ill -> Because.... 10. We all have received the best of everything because our parents are generous -> Because of....... 11. I could n't get to sleep at night because it was noisy in the nexk apartment ->because of....... 12. We postponed our trip because the traffic lights turned red -> Because of......

C. WRITING

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about

I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It)

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

2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to)

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

3. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (It)

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

4. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang? (how)

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

5. There wasn't much traffic when I was small. (used to).

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

6. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)

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

7. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau is about 120 km. (It)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. II. Make questions for the underlined parts.

1. Most of my classmates go to school by bicycle.

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

2. It is about three kilometres from my house to the nearest town.

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

3. The students are leaning road signs in the schoolyard.

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

4. There are often traffic jams in the city centre in the rush hour.

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

5. My father used to go fishing in the pond near the woods.

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

6. Trung usually rides his motorbike very carefully.

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

III. Write the sentences using the words and phrases given.

1. We/ used/ school / foot.-> .....................................................................................................................

2. It /about / 30 km/ my town/ Ha Long Bay/ -> …………………………………………………..........

3. My family/ used/ go / holiday / seaside / summer/.

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

4. How/ long / it / take/ you/ Ha Noi / Sa Pa/?

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

5. There / used / be / a factory / town centre / but/ it / move/ the/ suburbs/.

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

6. You/ must / learn / about / road safety/ before/ riding/ your/ bike/ road/.

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

IV. Write a paragraph about traffic problems in your city/ your town (from 80 to 100 words)

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I. Rewrite the following sentences, using “  so……that” or “ such………that”.

1.The road was so slippery that we couldn’t drive fast.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

2. The film was so interesting that they didn’t go home early.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

3.It is such a big house that we can live in it.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

4.The country is so poor that we are going to a big city to find job.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

5.It rained so heavily that I got wet.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

6.He drives so carelessly that he is having an accident.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

7.She sings so well that she becomes famous.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

8.He speaks so slowly that we don’t pay attention to his presentation.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

9.The luggage is so heavy that we can’t carry it.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

10.The country is so peaceful that we enjoy it.

-…………………………………………………………………………………………

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about

I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It)

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

2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to)

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

3. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (It)

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

4. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang? (how)

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

5. There wasn't much traffic when I was small. (used to).

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

6. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)

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

7. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau is about 120 km. (It)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. II. Make questions for the underlined parts.

1. Most of my classmates go to school by bicycle.

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

2. It is about three kilometres from my house to the nearest town.

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

3. The students are leaning road signs in the schoolyard.

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

4. There are often traffic jams in the city centre in the rush hour.

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

5. My father used to go fishing in the pond near the woods.

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

6. Trung usually rides his motorbike very carefully.

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

III. Write the sentences using the words and phrases given.

1. We/ used/ school / foot.-> .....................................................................................................................

2. It /about / 30 km/ my town/ Ha Long Bay/ -> …………………………………………………..........

3. My family/ used/ go / holiday / seaside / summer/.

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

4. How/ long / it / take/ you/ Ha Noi / Sa Pa/?

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

5. There / used / be / a factory / town centre / but/ it / move/ the/ suburbs/.

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

6. You/ must / learn / about / road safety/ before/ riding/ your/ bike/ road/.

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

IV. Write a paragraph about traffic problems in your city/ your town (from 80 to 100 words)

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26.Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same or do as directed:
John didn't go to the concert show last night. Nam didn't go to the concert show last night. (either)

27.Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same or do as directed:
You will get breathing problems. Clean your bedroom more regularly. (or)

28.Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same or do as directed:
Nick’s father/ like/ carve/ eggshells. (Complete the sentence)

29.Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same or do as directed:
I find that learning English important.
I think __________________________________________________________________

30.Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same or do as directed:
I drink two bottles of water every day. (Make questions for the underline word.)
How many _____________________________________________________________

SO... THAT.../ SUCH...THAT...

Rewrite the following sentences with the given words, using “so...that..." or "such...that...". 1. It was such an expensive house that nobody could buy it.

 2. The food was so good that we ate all of it.

→ It was

3. The test was so difficult that we couldn't do it.

→ It was

4. Jessica is such a brilliant woman that everyone admires her.

→ Jessica

5. Two years ago, Henry made an unforgivable mistake and it cost him his marriage.

→ Two years ago, Henry's mistake

6. Sarah is very shy, so she would only talk to her parents.

 → So

 7. The teacher was so tired that she had to dismiss the class. - So

 8. Those shoes are expensive; therefore, I can never afford them.

→ Those were

9. I have great memories with her and I will never forget her.

→ So

9. I have great memories with her and I will never forget her.

→ Sol

10. They were so close to winning that everyone felt disappointed with the loss.

→ So

11. He is such a clever boy that he can learn multiple languages at the same time.

→ He is

12. You have such a big and comfortable house! I'm so envious!

→ Your house

13. Her Swiss watch is unique and expensive, so she's very proud of it.

→ So

14. She had such a busy week preparing for her wedding that she felt exhausted.

→ Her week

15. Your room is very untidy, your mom would be angry at you.

→ So

16. It was such an obvious decision that no one was surprised.

→ The decision

17. The exam was hard. I'm sure I won't pass.

So

 18. It was very cold. We had to stop the game.

→ It

19. Hai is terribly rich. He can afford to buy almost anything.

→ Hai is

20. The speech was really long. As a result, everybody felt bored.

→ It was

21. I'm having a wonderful time. I don't want to leave.

→ It was

22. Skiing was a good experience. I decided to do it again.

→ Skiing was

23. She's got an excellent English accent. Everybody thinks she is British.

→ Her English accent

24. Thailand has many beautiful temples. Millions of tourists go there every year.

→ Thailand has so

25. Such a wonderful movie it is that I want to watch it again.

→ The movie