Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. Despite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

Although………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 34. I’m sorry I can’t understand the instructions clearly.

I wish………………………………………………………………………………………….

Question 35. “When the sun rises, I feel like singing.” Kitty said.

Kitty said that…………………………………………………………………………………

Question 36. That factory is producing more and more pollution.

More and more………………………………………………………………………………..

V. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1. Andrew went to the supermarket despite the heavy rain

→ Although .........................................................................................................................................

2. I love the countryside. That is why I want to go and live there.

→  I love the countryside, ............................................................................................................................ 

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

→ He regretted................................................................................................................................. 

4. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.

→ I have never........................................................................................................................................... 

5. If it hadn’t been for this treatment, the patient would have died

→ Without ……………............................................................................................................................... 

Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (1.0 point)

   a)  Although he was tired, he wanted to watch the film.

→ Despite being tired/ his tiredness, .................................................................................................................................

   b)  The distance between Ho Chi Minh city and Vung Tau is about 120 km.

→ It...........................................................................................................................................

   c)  She has been nominated for Best Actress several times. She has never won it.

→ In spite of ..............................................................................................................................

   d)  I had a dog when I was a kid but now I don't.

→ I used ...................................................................................................................................

III. Read about traffic problems in two cities. Match the city with its problem. (1.0 point)

A. Ho Chi Minh City

B. Bangkok

Bangkok is world renowned for its terrible traffic problems, so getting around on the roads is a bit of a nightmare. In my opinion, there are 3 main causes of Bangkok traffic jams. First, the quality of public transportation is low. Bus is of low quality and causes congestion. Second, the BTS and MRT are not enough for users. Finally, the most important cause of traffic jam is car accidents. Bad bus drivers cause accidents frequently and make the road stuck for hours.In Ho Chi Minh City, it is not strange to see the sight of a street that is crowded with vehicles. People cannot move and their health is affected by polluted air from exhausted fumes. What are the reasons? The citizens in the city use many personal vehicles to go from one place to another. They aren't used to transporting by public transports. May be because the bus drivers are careless, impolite to them or the taxi fare is too high for some people.

II. WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first.

9. Although he had enough qualifications, he didn’t get the job.

à Despite _{...................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. “I am taking the 5.30 train tomorrow.” Minh said.

=> Minh said _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

VII. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (1 pt)

1.Mary hasn’t worn that dress since Lan’s wedding.

=>The last time Mary ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Although the road is slippy, they still drove very fast.

=> In spite ……………………………………………………………...……………………………………………..

3. Simon was such a bright student that he could solve all the Math problems.

=> Simon was so………………………………………………………..…………………………………………….

4. I can’t go on a picnic because I am not free today.

=>If...........................................................................................................................................................................

I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.(1pt)

1. The journey is so interesting.

à What _____________________________________________!

2. No one in my class is more intelligent than her.

à She is _____________________________________________.

3. What about staying at home and watching TV?

à Why ______________________________________________?

4. My father is a careful driver.

à My father drives _____________________________________.