V. Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it.

1.He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

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

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

3. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

4. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

5. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

6. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

7. I didn’t realize who he was until later.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

8. The door could not be opened without using force.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

9. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.

=> Only __________________________________________________________.

10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.

=> Only __________________________________________________________. 

Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word given in bold in such a way that it means the same as the original one. 1. He went to the bank to get some money. (so)  He went to the bank ………………………………………………………….. money. 2. You should lock all the doors before you leave. (had)  You ………………………………………………………….. all the doors before you leave. 3. He has never travelled by ship before. (first)  It’s the ………………………………………………………………………..……………. by ship. 4. Lucy spent the same amount of money on clothes as Laura. (as)  Lucy spent ………………………………………………………………………. Laura. 5. We could see that the two girls were very happy. (of)  We could see that ………………………………………………………….. were very happy.

          Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means

the same as the sentence printed above it.

1.      This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn't…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………

2.      She started driving 1 month ago.

=> She has………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3.      We began eating when it started to rain.

=> We have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

4.      I last had my hair cut when I left her.

=> I haven't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

5.      It is a long time since we last met.

=> We haven't…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

6.      When did you have it ?

=> How long ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………?

7.      This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=> I haven't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

8.      I haven't seen him for 8 days.

=> The last…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

9.      I haven't taken a bath since Monday.

=> It is…………………………………………………………………………………………....…………………………………………………

10. Samuel started keeping a diary in 1997

=>Samuel has……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. We started learning English fìve years ago.

=>We have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

12. I began living in Ho Chi Minh City when I was 8.

=>I have……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. She has taught the children in this remote village for five months

=>She started …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

14. He has written to me since April.

=>The last time…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. She hasn’t had a swim for five years

=>She last ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

16. They last talked to each other two months ag

=>They haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

17. The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999

=>She hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………..

18. She hasn’t written to me for years

=>It’s years……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Robert and Catherine have been married for ten years

=>It’s ten years ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

20. We have not jogged since August.

=>The……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......................

          Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means

the same as the sentence printed above it.

1.      This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn't…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………

2.      She started driving 1 month ago.

=> She has………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3.      We began eating when it started to rain.

=> We have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

4.      I last had my hair cut when I left her.

=> I haven't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

5.      It is a long time since we last met.

=> We haven't…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

6.      When did you have it ?

=> How long ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………?

7.      This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=> I haven't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

8.      I haven't seen him for 8 days.

=> The last…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

9.      I haven't taken a bath since Monday.

=> It is…………………………………………………………………………………………....…………………………………………………

10. Samuel started keeping a diary in 1997

=>Samuel has……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. We started learning English fìve years ago.

=>We have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

12. I began living in Ho Chi Minh City when I was 8.

=>I have……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. She has taught the children in this remote village for five months

=>She started …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

14. He has written to me since April.

=>The last time…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. She hasn’t had a swim for five years

=>She last ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

16. They last talked to each other two months ag

=>They haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

17. The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999

=>She hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………..

18. She hasn’t written to me for years

=>It’s years……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Robert and Catherine have been married for ten years

=>It’s ten years ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

20. We have not jogged since August.

=>The……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......................

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Do not alter the given words in any way.
1. I don’t know the girl’s name. She helped me yesterday. (who)
→ 
2. He looks really like his father in many ways. (takes)
→ 
3. Nobody has used these rooms for a long time. (been)
→ 
4. “Could you please ring back in half an hour?” the receptionist said. (required)
→ 
5. John and Mike got up late this morning (neither)
→

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Do not alter the given words in any way.

1. I don’t know the girl’s name. She helped me yesterday. (who)

→ 

2. He looks really like his father in many ways. (takes)

→ 

3. Nobody has used these rooms for a long time. (been)

→ 

4. “Could you please ring back in half an hour?” the receptionist said. (required)

→ 

5. John and Mike got up late this morning (neither)

→ 

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one without changing the word given in the bracket.

0.  Vinh keeps forgetting his homework.                                           ( always )       

->  Vinh is always forgetting his homework.   

1.  You shouldn’t stay up too late.                                                      ( had better )

2.  My sister  speaks French fluently.                                                 ( speaker )

3.  The black car is cheaper than the red car.                                     ( more expensive )

4.  Nam likes staying at home more than going to the zoo.               ( prefers )

5.  There are over eight hundred stamps in Tim’s collection.            ( has )

XIII - Rearrange the sets of words and phrases in correct order to make meaningful sentences.

0.  from/ far/ it/ How/ is/ house/ school/ to/ your/ ?

 ->  How far is it from your house to school?

1.  birthday/ old/ you/ your/ on/ How/ will/ next/ be/ ?

2.  listen / She’s / and / going / to / pop music / book / read / to / a.

3.  she / not go/ yesterday/ tired/ Nga/ school/ because/ was/ to/ did.

4.  long/ does/ How/ you/ take/ home/ market/ go/ to/ to/ from/ the/ it/ ?

5.  Geography / study / different / We / in / class / maps / learn / and / countries / about.

1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the first one. (2.0 points)
1. Do you enjoy listening to music?
-> Are you ……………………………………………………………………………..?
2. She likes drinking orange juice.
-> Orange juice ………………………………………………………………………..
3. It takes me about two hours each day to do my homework.
-> I spend ……………………………………………………………………………….
4. How much is the blue schoolbag?
-> What is ……………………………………………………………………………… ?
5. She goes to work at seven fifteen.
-> She goes to work …………………………………………………………………….
6. What time does Mai go to work?
-> When.........................................................................................................................................?
7. Having a vacation abroad is very interesting.
-> It is …………………………………………………………………………………..

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8. Her hair is long. It is black and straight.
-> She has ………………………………………………………………………………
9. Phuong always gets to school on time.
-> Phuong never ………………………………………………………………………..
10. No house on the street is older than this house.
-> This house …………………………………………………………………………..