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

1. We haven’t been to our hometown for many years.

® The last time we ............................................................. was many years ago.

2. Your 18^th birthday party was the last time I really enjoyed myself.

® I ...................................................................... since your 18^th birthday party.

3. It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.

® My father ..................................................................... for nearly 20 years

4. James went to Scotland last Friday and is still there.

® James ........................................................................... to Scotland since Friday.

 5. When did you learn to play the piano?

® How long is it ............................................................ to play the piano?

6. The last time I spoke French was when we were in Canada.

® I haven’t ................................................................................... we were in Canada.

7. You haven’t redecorated our  rooms for a year.

® It’s ..................................................................................... our rooms.

8. I started looking for my keys an hour ago and I’m still looking.

® I ................................................................................ my keys for an hour.

9. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant before.

® This is .................................................................... a Chinese restaurant.

10. My father gave up smoking three months ago.

 ® My father  ……………………………………………… for three months.

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

    1. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are tired.

            The more ………………………………………………………………..……….…………………….

    2. I was strongly determined to take my stdy seriously next semester.

        I had………………………………………………………..……….……………………...

    3. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours.       

             It ……………………………………………………………………………………………

    4. " You are cheating", said Carol to June.

        Carol accused ……………………………………………………………………............

    5. Thank to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man.

       Had ……………………………………………………………………….…………...………

X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. It’s a long time since I last went to a football match.

→ I haven^’t ____________________________________________________________

2. That man used to work with me when I lived in Phu Tho province.

→ That’s the man ________________________________________________________

3.  Peter is poor, but he usually helps the handicapped.

→ Poor_______________________________________________________________________

4. John is sick because he doesn’t take his doctor’s advice.

→ Were_______________________________________________________________________

5. “What you have cooked is the best  in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.

→ John said ____________________________________________________________________

Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. “Why don’t you apply for this job, Wendy?” said Brian. Brian suggested …………………………………………………………………… 2. “You should have types these letters yesterday,” the manager said to Fiona. The manager reproached …………………………………………………………..   3. Jessica advised me not to lend Paul any more money. “If I ………………………………………………………………………………… 4. “I’m sorry. I didn’t reply to your letter earlier, Simon,” said Sue. Sue apologized …………………………………………………………………….. 5. “Get out at once or I’ll call the police,” she told him. She threatened ……………………………………………………………………...

XII. Sentence transformation (20 points)

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

1. I regret not buying any tickets for the concert.

 I wish_____________________________________________________________________

2. I would like you to put the chairs away.

 Do you mind _______________________________________________________________?

3. I'm on the fifth page of the letter I'm writing                                

 So far I ____________________________________________________________________

4. I haven’t decided to continue my study in a foreign country.                                           

 I haven’t made ______________________________________________________________

5. He was a fool to say that.

 It was _____________________________________________________________________

6. He couldn’t afford to buy the car.

 The car ____________________________________________________________________

7. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.

Such ______________________________________________________________________

8. They made him wait for two hours.

He was ____________________________________________________________________

9. I only recognized him when he came into the room

It was _____________________________________________________________________

10. Thanks to Lan’s help, I was able to finish the project.

 Had ______________________________________________________________________

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

33. How much are these colored pencils?

=> How much..........................................................................................

34. How many hours a week do you work ?

=>  How much..........................................................................................

35. Jack is 13 years old and my son is,too.

=> Jack is   ..............................................................................................

36. Can she take care of herself when her mother is away?  

=> Can she...............................................................................................

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

Example: John is taller than Frank.

Answer: Frank is shorter than John.

1. Can you play the piano well?

Are you…………………………………………………?

2. Minh didn’t go to school yesterday because of his sickness.

Because Minh...........................................................

3. She has a good relationship with her neighbors.

She gets ……………………………………………

4. She studies hard to pass the final examination.

She studies hard ………………………………………

5. We were late for school this morning because of the traffic jam.

There was traffic jam,……………………………………

6. It is five months since I last visited her.

The last time I ……………………………………

7. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.

I couldn’t………………………………………...

8. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike.

Van’s brother usually……………………………………………

9:She doesn’t want to talk to people she doesn’t know.

She doesn’t want to have………………………………………

10. How much time does it take you to do your homework?

How much time do you……………………………? 

Part 2: Respond to a written request

1. Read the email from Danny.

From: Danny

To: Ali

Subject: The bike

Hi, Ali I heard that you want to sell your bike. Is it OK to come and see the bike after college on Thursday? I don’t know where you live. Can you give me your address? I’d also like to know why you are selling it. Best wishes, Danny Respond to the email as if you were Ali. ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Read the email from Sandra.

From: Sandra

To: Jenny

Subject: The lost school bag.

Hi, Jenny I heard you lost your school bag yesterday. Where did you last see it? What does it look like? What was in it? Best wishes, Sandra Respond to the email as if you were Jenny. ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………

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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)
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2. He looks really like his father in many ways. (takes)
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3. Nobody has used these rooms for a long time. (been)
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4. “Could you please ring back in half an hour?” the receptionist said. (required)
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5. John and Mike got up late this morning (neither)
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