V. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

26. John started collecting stamps five months ago. 

-> John has studied English for five year… ……………………………………………………………

27.The teacher will explain the lesson tomorrow

-> The lesson will…explained by the teacher …………………………………………………………………………

28. Although she was hungry, she didn’t eat much

-> Despite  ……………………………………………………………………………………

29.Her phone is not the same as mine.

->Her phone is………………………………………………………………………………

30. That  is your pen.

->That pen …………………………………………………………………………………

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

1.  If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out.

-> Unless …………………………………………………………………………….

2. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.

-> In case…………………………………………………………………..................

3. I now regret spending too much money on clothes.

-> I wish …..………………………………………………………………………….

4. You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away. 

-> You shouldn’t .…………………………………………………………………….

  5. “I must see the manager! ” he cried. 

 -> He insisted ………………………………………………………………………..

  6. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.

    -> Only …………………………………………………………………..…………..

  7.  It’s Peter’s job to look after his little brother. (responsible)

->  Peter ………………………….…………………………………………………..

  8. Their car is Japanese. It is big and white.

->  They have ……..…………………………………………………………………..

  9. Couldn’t you take a bus to the station this morning?

  -> Wasn’t  ………………………………………………………………………….?

10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.

  -> Enormous effort.......................................................................................................

Part II. Use suggestions to make complete sentences. Make any changes necessary. You can add more words but cannot omit the given words. (1point):

1. famed city / organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/ Sydney International Food Festival/ october/.

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

2. A hundred years ago / people / all / world / live/ different/ how/ now/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

3. Smart boards/ help/ students/ use/ fingers/ write directly/ them/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

4. All gases/ most liquids/ solids/ expand/ heat/.

………………………………..…………………………………………………………

5. The fossilized/ remain/ a type/ camel/ no longer/ a dog/ find/ Bed Lands/ South Dakota.

………………………..…………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.Write your answers on the answer sheet.

1.  We couldn’t go to school because of the bad weather.

=> Because 

2. “My teacher will help in difficult situations,” Tuan said.

=> Tuan said

 3. She began to work in this company 2 years ago.

=> She has 

4. “ Do you like this pottery vase?” He asked me

=> He asked 

  5. My grandmother made these conical hats yesterday.

   => These 

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

34. You must wash this sweater in warm water.

-> This sweater ________________________________________________________________

35. Although it rained very heavily, Mr. Smith went to work on time.

-> Despite  __________________________________________________________________

36. Because she doesn’t have enough money, she won’t buy that car.

-> If _________________________________________________________________________

37.  The last time I visited my hometown was four months ago.

-> I haven’t  __________________________________________________________________

38.  “Do you want to live in this city, Mai.” Ba asked.

-> Ba asked __________________________________________________________________

Part VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentences. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

36. The boys said: “where will we go for a picnic next Sunday?”

   ->The boys asked……………………………………………………………………………..

 37. They have planted a lot of trees around their house recently

 => A lot of trees  __________________________________________________________________.

 38. We usually played hide and seek when we were children.

  -> We used _____________________________________________________________________.

 39. No one in our class is taller than Ba.
 -> Ba is…………………………………………………………………………………………  _____

 40. The concert was not as good as we had expected.

 -> The concert didn’t ___________________________________________________________

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

34. “What about doing some reading every day, John” Sue said.

-> Sue suggested that __________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is not_______________________________________________.              

36. My younger brother isn’t studying hard for his exam.

-> I wish __________________________________________.

37. The seasonal festival this year is not as traditional as it used to be.
->  The seasonal festival used to be ________________________________________________.

38. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.

-> Impressed________________________________________________.

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

34. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry” said John.

-> John suggested that__________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is so ________________________________________________.            

36. He doesn’t write me very often.

-> I wish__________________________________________.

37. The tidal wave last night was more disastrous than the one 3 years ago.
-> The tidal wave 3 years ago was not______________________________________________.

38. You can take any of the routes, it will take you about three hours to get there.

-> Whichever ______________________________________________.

       I.            Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it:

1.      Be quiet or you will not understand the lesson.

→ If ___________________________________________________________________

2.      Study harder and you will not fail the coming exam.

→ If ___________________________________________________________________

3.      Work harder or you won’t get high salary.

→ If ___________________________________________________________________

4.      Practice speaking English every day or you can’t improve your English.

→ If ___________________________________________________________________

5.      The children like to walk in the rain.

→ The children enjoy _____________________________________________________

→ The children are _______________________________________________________

6.      I think surfing the Net is useful.

→ I find it_______________________________________________________________

7.      I don’t think she broke the vase accidentally.

→ I think _______________________________________________________________

8.      Watching TV consumes a lot of time.

→ Watching TV is a ______________________________________________________

9.      Can’t you control the child?

→ You ________________________________________________________________ ?

10.  “I don’t know anything about it,” he said.

→ He denied ____________________________________________________________

11.  Did they understand the problem?

→ They hardly__________________________________________________________ ?

12.  He forced me to put my hands up and quickly searched through my pockets.

→ I ____________________________________________________________________

13.  “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.

→ She reminded _________________________________________________________

14.  Mary will watch the film in three hours.

→ It will ________________________________________________________________

15.  The children are excited about going to the circus.

→ The children are looking_________________________________________________

16.  He is interested in reading detective books.

→ He enjoys _____________________________________________________________

17.  Do you find it difficult to speak English?

→ Do you have any _______________________________________________________

18.  My father needs 15 minutes to read “Tuoi Tre” newspaper every morning.

→ My father spends_______________________________________________________

19.  The floor was cleaned by Loan

→ Loan_________________________________________________________________

20.  The Browns last painted the living-room two years ago.

→ The Browns have ______________________________________________________

21.  Would you close the door, please?

→ Would you mind ______________________________________________________ ?

22.  They didn’t allow us to smoke here.

→ They didn’t let _________________________________________________________

23.  My teacher advised buying that book.         

→ My teacher advised us ___________________________________________________

24.  He has studied English for six years.

→ He began _____________________________________________________________

25.  It is necessary to master English.     

→ Mastering ____________________________________________________________

26.  He spent two hours writing the essay.          

→ It took _______________________________________________________________

27.  He expects to hear from her as soon as possible.

→ He is looking __________________________________________________________

28.  I would like you to help me (to) put the chairs away?

→ Do you mind _________________________________________________________ ?

29.  Don’t forget that you have to do this homework.

→ Please remember _______________________________________________________

30.  Don’t ask so many questions.

→ Please stop ____________________________________________________________

31.  He hasn’t smoked for 3 years.

→ He stopped ____________________________________________________________

32.  It's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

→ It's better to____________________________________________________________

Part VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. He last smoked cigarettes three years ago.

-> He hasn’t ____________________________________________.

5. My parents have just bought a new computer.

-> A new computer ___________________________________.

36.  Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family.

-> Although________________________________________

37. I don’t have enough time, so I can’t finish my test.

-> If I _________________________________________

38. I applied for the job but was turned down.
-> My ___________________________________________