I * Rewrite the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same. (2pts)

1. Someone will translate this letter into Vietnamese.

à This letter ……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. They built this house over 40 years ago. 

à This house ……………………………………………………………………………………….

3. He said, “I must go home now.”

à He said …………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I asked Lan, “Is Phong Nha Cave in Southern Vietnam?”

à I asked Lan …………………………………………………………………………………………

VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : (2pts)

1. Tim wrote this letter last night.

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2. We can use garbage to make fertilizer.

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

3. He got up early this morning because he didn't want to be late for work.

He got up early this morning so .....................................................................................................................

4. Keeping the environment clean is important.

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V. Rewrite these sentences, beginning with the words given. (2pts)

1. She dislikes going swimming on Sunday. (hate)

 She ………………………………………………………….

2. The doctor said to him, “You should stay in bed for a few days”. (said)

     The doctor…………………………………………….........

3. The teacher said to him, “Come into my office, please.” (asked)

 The teacher ………………………………………………...

4. My grandmother lived in the countryside when she was young. ( used)

 My grandmother ……………………………………………

VII, Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning with the given words.

1. What is the length of this river?

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

2. What is the price of this hat?

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

3. What is the price of a cake and an orange?

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

4. That book belongs to Nam.

- That is .............................................................

5. It took her 3 hours to get to the city centre.

- She spent..............................................................

V. Rewrite the following sentences with the given beginnings in such a way that the meanings stay unchanged.

36. This is the first time John has played basketball.    → John ..........

37. Jack always goes to class on time. (NEVER)    → Jack is ..........

38. John rarely rides a bike to school. (BY) → John ..........

39. A bookstore is to the left of the bakery and a corner shop is to the right of the bakery. (BETWEEN)

→ ..........

40. I last met Tom in February.    → I have..........

Rewrite the sentences using the cue words.

43.   We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. (although)

44.   I’ve been too busy to answer my email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)

45.   Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended. (despite)

46.   We live in the same sweet. We rarely see each other, (in spite of)

47.   Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. (In spite of)

48.   Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. (Despite)

49.   My mother told me to go to school although I was sick. (In spite of)

50.   Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. (Despite)

51.   Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman (Despite)

52.   In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job. (Although)

53.   Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.(In spite of)

54.   In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.(Even though)