Task 2. Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning
Question 6. It was very kind of you to send me the postcard.
A. Thanks for sending me the postcard.
B. The postcard was beautiful.
C. Sorry, I don’t like the postcard.
D. The postcard was very kind.
Question 7. Let’s go camping in the mountain.
A. Don’t go camping in the mountain.
B. People never go camping in the mountain.
C. Why going camping in the mountain?
D. What about going camping in the mountain?
Question 8. The valley is so dangerous to live in.
A. The valley is far from here.
B. The valley attracts lots of tourists.
C. People shouldn’t live in the valley.
D. It’s a good idea to live in the valley.
Question 9. The island has diverse plants species.
A. The island has no plants species.
B. There are diverse plants species in the island.
C. Plants species in the island is dangerous.
D. The island has the most diverse plants species.
Question 10. No mount in the world is higher than Mount Everest.
A. Mount Everest is the highest mount in the world.
B. A lot of mounts in the world is higher than Mount Everest.
C. Most mount in the world is the highest of Mount Everest.
D. Mount Everest is high, so as the others.

Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning

It was very kind of you to send me the postcard.

A. Thanks for sending me the postcard.

B. The postcard was beautiful.

C. Sorry, I don’t like the postcard

D. The postcard was very kind.

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings

1. To study Vietnamese is nots difficult

-> It.................................................

2 that you can stay whith us this weekend is wonderful

-> It ................................................................................

3. Please send me a postcard.

-> Will you..........................................................

4 Did you open that box?

-> Was.........................................

5. Peter was tired, so he went to bed early.

-> Because.............................................

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING 
1. It was wrong of you to scare your little brother like that.
  You oughtn’t ________________________________________________________
2. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
  I object _________________________________________________________
3. The fund-raisers haven’t officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
  No ____________________________________________________________
4. She is proud that she is such a good DJ.
  She prides ________________________________________________________
5. He delayed writing the book until he had a lot of research.
  Only __________________________________________________________
6. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaint about it.
  Should ____________________________________________________
7. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
  I cancelled _________________________________________________
8. Her success went beyond her expectation.
  Never _____________________________________________________
9. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.
  The more __________________________________________________
10. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
  The operation left ____________________________________________
11. I am sure he recognized us at the airport.
  He must ____________________________________________________
12. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the avenue.
  Not until ___________________________________________________
13. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her.
  Helen’s boss criticized ________________________________________
14. Someone has suggested raising the parking fees in the city.
  It _________________________________________________________
15. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one.
  The blue dress is three_________________________________________              

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings.

1. it is though that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes.

The Prime Minister..........................................................................

2. it is the weakness of the foundations that leads to the collapse of the building.

If.......................................................................................................

3. Could you tell me the time of the last train to London?

could you tell me when...................................................?

4. he was very sorry that he didn't see Audrey on her trip to london?

he greatly regretted.........................................................................

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

My friend, Ali sent me a postcard this morning. It was yellow in color and had Eiffel Tower in the cover. In the postcard, she said she was in Paris on her vacation. It’s spring so the weather was fine. She was coming on a tour. She went there with her family. She was staying in a big hotel. The accommodation and tour guide were included in the ticket price. She was quite satisfied with the service of the hotel. The receptionist was hospitable and helpful. The porter was polite. And room service is nice. The following evening, she would go to a dance club to have fun. She promised to send me some more pictures soon

Question: Ali was going on a vacation in Paris.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

My friend, Ali sent me a postcard this morning. It was yellow in color and had Eiffel Tower in the cover. In the postcard, she said she was in Paris on her vacation. It’s spring so the weather was fine. She was coming on a tour. She went there with her family. She was staying in a big hotel. The accommodation and tour guide were included in the ticket price. She was quite satisfied with the service of the hotel. The receptionist was hospitable and helpful. The porter was polite. And room service is nice. The following evening, she would go to a dance club to have fun. She promised to send me some more pictures soon

Question: She was coming on a tour with her colleagues.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

My friend, Ali sent me a postcard this morning. It was yellow in color and had Eiffel Tower in the cover. In the postcard, she said she was in Paris on her vacation. It’s spring so the weather was fine. She was coming on a tour. She went there with her family. She was staying in a big hotel. The accommodation and tour guide were included in the ticket price. She was quite satisfied with the service of the hotel. The receptionist was hospitable and helpful. The porter was polite. And room service is nice. The following evening, she would go to a dance club to have fun. She promised to send me some more pictures soon

Question: The accommodation and tour guide were included in the ticket price.

A. True

B. False