PART C: WRITING
Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or write as directed
1.The policeman received an award for excellent service. He is a friend of mine (use relative clause)
The............................
2.My pronunciation is bad because I don’t practice more often.
If..............................
3.I watched a gripping film about marriage and family on TV last night
The............................
4.Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages (rusty)
Nam............................
5. I bought a book yesterday. The book is about the story of Tam and Cam.
The book......................

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (2ms)

1. We should do morning exercises regularly so as to improve our health.   (so that)

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2. We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure.    (look)

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3. exhibition / as /as / the / interesting/ not /last / was / this one.

(Put the words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence)

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4. “Have you ever tried calling a helpline?”  the teacher asked her.

(Turn the question into reported speech)

       - The teacher asked her ____________________________________________________________

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence as directed, using the word or phrase given.

33. The painting Edward did is the ugliest one you can imagine. (Use the comparative form)

→ You can't imagine a painting .....................................................................................................................

34. They say that we cannot exchange articles which customers have bought during the sale. (Change the sentence into the passive voice with modal verb)

→ They …………………………………………………………………………………………………...

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence as directed, using the word or phrase given.

33. The painting Edward did is the ugliest one you can imagine. (Use the comparative form)

→ You can't imagine a painting 

34. They say that we cannot exchange articles which customers have bought during the sale. (Change the sentence into the passive voice with modal verb)

→ They 

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (2ms)

1. In spite of her tiredness, she was able to finish doing her homework.

- Although .........................................................................................................................................

2. We were disappointed because he refused our offer of help.      “TURN”

- We were disappointed .....................................................................................................................

3. Mai said, “I’ll see him and tell the news tomorrow” 

- Mai said ……………………………………………………………………………………….……

4. No cities in Europe are more exciting than London.   

- London is ……………………………………………………………………………………….….

5. Before I come to a decision, I’ll have to consider their offer very carefully.  (over)

- …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. In spite of the bad weather, the farmers continued working in the fields.   

- Though ………………………………………………………………………………………..

7.“Where did you spend your holidays last year?” she asked me.

- She asked me ............................................................................................................................

8. New York city is a lot wealthier city than any cities in Vietnam.      (as)

-  No cities in Viet Nam ................................................................................................................

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given. (2ms)

1. In the past, the children used nature as their playground. (Using: USED)

In the past, children __________________________________________

2. I/ wish/ there/ be/ four seasons/ my area. ( Complete the sentence)

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3. “ I don’t think taking risks too often is a good idea.” she said.

She said that_________________________________________________

4. I last phoned Mary last Christmas.

I have ______________________________________________________

5. “Who can I turn for help with my homework?” He asked.

He wondered ___________________________________________

Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or do as directed. (2ms)

1. “Why don’t we reuse and recycle bottles and cans?”

→ What about ………………………………………….?

2. “When will you start the computer course, Lan?” Lan’s father asked.

→ Lan’s father asked ……………… .

3. We decided to postpone our journey because of the bad weather. (Use Adverb Clause of Result)

4. Some villages don’t have access to clean piped water.  I wish ……………………………………..…… .

XII. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word.

96. These days, she is very cheerful. (SPIRITS)

97. Carol claimed that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE)

98. There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop. (CONCLUDE)

99. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city.(DIFFERENCE)

100. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)