I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.   No hotel in the city is as comfortable as this one.

→ This hotel is the ……………………………………………………………………..

2. No one plays soccer as well as Ronaldo.
→ Ronaldo is……………………………………………………………………………

3. The movie was so interesting that we couldn’t miss it.

→ It was such……………………………………………………………….………….

4. My brother likes walking better than cycling

→ My brother prefers …………………………………………………………………...

5. Mary found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of the noise.
→ Mary had difficulty…………………………………………………………………..
6. It was a two-hour flight from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh city.

→ It took us ………………………………………………………………………………

7. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.

→The boys would rather ………………………………………………………………..

8. Neither Nam nor his parents like chocolate cakes.

→ Nam doesn’t …….……………………………………………………………………

    9. My grandfather can’t walk on his foot.

    → My grandfather is ……………………………………………………………………

    10. It’s not necessary for you to send her this message

    → You don’t ……………………………………………………………………………

I- Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10points)

1. We live in the same sweet. We rarely see each other.  SPITE

à ………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. He is very good at speaking English.  SPEAKER

à ………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. This is the best computer I have ever used.  SUCH

à ………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. The girl is very intelligent.  HOW

à ………………………………………………………………………………………!

5. My father drives very carefully, and my brother does, too. SO

à ………………………………………………………………………………………..

D. Chicken broth is made by stewing chicken bones

VII. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it. (1 pt)

1. I think classical music is not the same as country music

 @ I think classical music _____________________________________________________.

2. They perform water puppetry in a pool.

@ Water puppetry ___________________________________________________________.

3. He got fat quickly because he ate a lot of junk food.

@ He ate __________________________________________________________________.

4. Did they build Tan Ky House in Hoi An two centuries ago?

 @ Was  ___________________________________________________________________?

VIII. Complete the following sentences using the words given. (1 pt)

1. My sister / favourite / hobby / painting.

@ ________________________________________________________________________.

2. Watch / television / because / it / not / good / for your eyes.

 @ __________________________________________________________________.

3. We / can / donate / books / clothes / street children.

@ __________________________________________________________________.

4. Pop music / not / as / exciting / rock and roll.

 @ __________________________________________________________________.

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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

1. People said that he could swim across the river.

→ He was said_________________________________________________________.

2. Someone serviced his car last week.

→ He ________________________________________________________________.

3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.

→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.

4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.

→ The people_________________________________________________________.

5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

 → There is no_________________________________________________________.

6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.

 → If_________________________________________________________________.

7. He was punished because he behaved badly.

→ Because of __________________________________________________________.

8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .           

9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.

→ It was _____________________________________________________________.

10.  “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.

→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.

TEST 1:

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

      He needn't

2. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

      Despite ________________________________________________________________________

3.It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

     We find ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

     Only when ____________________________________________________________________________

5.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.    

     Rather ________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1.                              You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)

2.                              You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)

_________________________________________________________________________________

3.                              We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)

_________________________________________________________________________________

4.                              We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)

__________________________________________________________________________________

5.                              To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)

TEST 2:

I. Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (15pts)

1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

What……………………………………………….

2. He got over his operation very quickly.

He made a…………………………………………

3. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk.

All but……………………………………………..

4. The writer’s writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language. There…………………………………………………………….

5. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.

As soon as…………………………………………………….

6. He deals calmly with everything. (stride)

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

7. Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations. (effect)

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

8. Being her only niece, Mary is very precious to her. (apple)

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

9. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. (hand)

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

10. John and she arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same time. (coincided)

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

TEST 3:

I. Write the sentence beginning with the word(s) given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one(20points)

1.While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

→ Despite my                                                                                                            .

2.I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.

→ Only when                                                                                                            .

3.Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.

→ Nobody took                                                                                                        .

4.We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

→ Regardless                                                                                                             .

5.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.

→ I whiled                                                                                                                 .

6.  The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

→Each ______________________________________________________.

7. They tried hard so that they would pass the exam.

→With _______________________________________________________.

8. On his way home Terry had an unfortunate accident .

→Terry met    _________________________________________________.

9.The Pacific Ocean is  averagely deeper than the Atlantic.

→The average _________________________________________________.

10.Peter said “I wish I were in your place”.                                                  

→ Peter said ___________________________________________________.

TEST 4:

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts)

1. Imagining our life without music is difficult.

àIt………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.

àThe exam paper may……………………………………………………………………

3. They are servicing my car tomorrow.

àI’m…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

àThere is no………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Maria burst into tears when she heard the bad news.

àMaria broke ………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (10 pts)

1. The rain was coming down in torrents.                                                                   ( cats)

à………………………………………………………………………………………...........

2. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.                             ( prevented)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the tube.                                                              ( ban)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.                                                            ( common)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………....

5. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent.       ( terms)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………….

TEST 5:

Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways.

     The film bears ...................................................................................................................................

2. They believe that Oliver failed his exam because he was nervous.

     Oliver’s failure ..................................................................................................................................

3.  He imitated George Bush and other politicians in a humorous way.

He took  .................................................................................................................................................

4. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

    Deprived.............................................................................................................................................

5. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.

    The statement boils………………………………………………………………………….       

Part II: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. Turn off all switches before leaving the room. (must)

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

2.  “Would you like to go with me to the market, Mai?”-  Ha said  (invited)

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

3. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. (worse)

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

4. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. (by)

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

5. I never intended to go to the meeting. (intention)

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

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one.

1. I didn’t spend as much money as my friend did.

    My friend……………………………………………………………..…………………….

2. He couldn’t afford to buy a car.

     -The car…………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Your birthday party was the last time I really enjoyed myself.

     -I…………………………………………………………………………………………….

4.  It was so late that nothing could be done.

     -It was too……………………………………………………………………………………

5.   I 've never met such a famous person before.

     -It is the first time ……………………………………………………………………………

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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1.    Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced.

-> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….

2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.

-> No sooner…………………………………………………………………...

3. As Mike earned more money, he bought more clothes.

-> The …..………………………………………………………………………

4. Who often makes people in your class laugh ? 

-> By .………………………………………………………………………….

   5. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai ? ” Said  Nam 

 -> Nam offered …………………………………………………………………

   6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.

    -> He denied ……………………………………………..…………..

   7.  He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

->  At no time …………………………………………………………………..

8. No one has seen Hoa since her birthday.

-> The last time Hoa .. …………………………………………………………

 9. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.

  -> The boys would rather  ……………………………………………………..

10. Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either

  -> Neither............................................................................................................

II. Complete the sentences, using the given words. (1.0point)

1.     Mr.Brown / teach English/ six years now.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

2.     The recent earthquake/ cause/ serious damage/ Japan’s economy.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

3.     If/ I/ you/ I/ take/ public transport/ school/ avoid traffic jams/ save energy.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

4.     It/ essential that/ the boy/ have/ good command/ English.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

5.     We/ having/ very good/ time/ together/ help us/ strengthen/ friendship.

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