Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, using the words in the brackets: Susan enjoys pizza more than more than he enjoys burgers (to)
D: WRITING (2.0 POINTS)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one,
beginning with the given words. (1.0 point)
1. She is interested in watching films on the television every day.
She enjoys _____________________________________________________________
2. Cycling is faster than walking.
Walking isn’t as _________________________________________________________
3. Nam didn’t go to school because he was sick yesterday.
Nam was sick, ___________________________________________________________
4. I think playing soccer is interesting.
I find __________________________________________________________________
5. We began learning English three years ago.
We have _______________________________________________________________
Thu gọn
1 She enjoys watching films on the television every day.
2 Walking isn't as fast as cycling.
3 Nam was sick, so he didn't go to school yesterday
4 I find playing soccer interesting
5 We have learned English for 3 years.
Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given words in brackets. Do not change the word. (5 points)
1. He seems unable to appreciate classical music. INCAPABLE
He seems ………………………………………………………….……………..……………………
2. The students were not allowed to enter certain buildings. PROHIBITED
The students .......................................................................................................................................
3. Typhoid was the cause of many deaths in the last century. DIED
Many people........................................................................................................................................
4. It was useless to complain to the manager POINT
There was…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Morris was proud to be part of such a brilliant team. HIMSELF
He…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
1. He seems unable to appreciate classical music. INCAPABLE
He seems ……………………to be incapable of appreciating classical music …………………………………….……………..……………………
2. The students were not allowed to enter certain buildings. PROHIBITED
The students ..................were prohibited from entering certain buildings. .....................................................................................................................
3. Typhoid was the cause of many deaths in the last century. DIED
Many people.............died of typhoid in the last century...........................................................................................................................
4. It was useless to complain to the manager POINT
There was……………not point in complaining to the manager……………………………………………………………………..
5. Morris was proud to be part of such a brilliant team. HIMSELF
He……took pride in himself to be part of such a brilliant team. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.
1. “You shouldn’t lend him any more money,” Mrs. Tuyet said to Nga.
ð Mrs. Tuyet advised ___________________________________________.
2. It was so late that nothing could be done.
ð It was too __________________________________________________.
3. Is this the best price you can offer?
ð Can’t you ____________________________________________________?
4. I don’t go to church every Sunday any longer.
ð I used to _____________________________________________________.
5. I sent my friend a letter in London last week.
ð A letter ______________________________________________________.
6. I last saw him when I was a student.
ð I haven’t _____________________________________________________.
7. Smoking is not allowed in the ward.
ð Would you __________________________________________________?
8. He failed the exam because of his laziness.
ð Because he__________________________________________________.
VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.
1. “You shouldn’t lend him any more money,” Mrs. Tuyet said to Nga.
ð Mrs. Tuyet advised Nga not to lend him any more money.
2. It was so late that nothing could be done.
ð It was too late to do anything.
3. Is this the best price you can offer?
ð Can’t you offer better price than this?
4. I don’t go to church every Sunday any longer.
ð I used to go to church every Sunday.
5. I sent my friend a letter in London last week.
ð A letter was sent to my friend in London last week.
6. I last saw him when I was a student.
ð I haven’t seen him since I wasn't a student.
7. Smoking is not allowed in the ward.
ð Would you mind not smoking in the ward?
8. He failed the exam because of his laziness.
ð Because he was lazy, he failed the exam.
Chúc em học tốt
Write the second sentence in each pair so that it means the same as the first. Choose the correct words in brackets.
1. I like traditional dances more than modern ones.
I ..................................... to .......................................... (enjoy/ love/ prefer)
2. Traditional dances are not as difficult as modern ones.
Modern dances .............................................................. (easier/ more difficult/ as difficult as)
3. A lot of tourists like flamenco.
Flamenco ........................................................................ (popular with/ popular to/ popular for)
4. I love to watch Spanish dancers performing Flamenco.
I ....................................................................................... (watch/ watching/ to watching)
5. Obon is a traditional Japanese dance.
Obon ................................................................................ (from Japanese/ from Japanese people/ from Japan)
6. The most popular form of the xoe dance is the circle dance.
No other forms of the xoe dance ................................................................. (enjoy/ more popular than/ popular)
7. Never talk with food in your mouth.
You ....................................................................... (mustn’t/ may not/ shouldn’t)
8. Never pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.
You shouldn’t .................................................. to ..................................................... (use/ have/ hold)
1. I like traditional dances more than modern ones.
I ............prefer traditional dances......................... to .........modern ones.................................. (enjoy/ love/ prefer)
2. Traditional dances are not as difficult as modern ones.
Modern dances .........are more difficult than traditional ones..................................................... (easier/ more difficult/ as difficult as)
3. A lot of tourists like flamenco.
Flamenco ..........is popular with a lot of tourists.............................................................. (popular with/ popular to/ popular for)
4. I love to watch Spanish dancers performing Flamenco.
I .................am interested in watching Spanish dancers performing Flamenco....................................................................... (watch/ watching/ to watching)
5. Obon is a traditional Japanese dance.
Obon ...........is a dance from Japan..................................................................... (from Japanese/ from Japanese people/ from Japan)
6. The most popular form of the xoe dance is the circle dance.
No other forms of the xoe dance .......is more popular than circle dance.......................................................... (enjoy/ more popular than/ popular)
7. Never talk with food in your mouth.
You ...shouldn't talk with food in your mouth.................................................................... (mustn’t/ may not/ shouldn’t)
8. Never pick food out of your teeth with your fingernails.
You shouldn’t .....use your fingernails.............................................. to ...........................pick food out of your teeth.......................... (use/ have/ hold)
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0pts)
33. Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure.
→ He enjoys _____________________________
34. He likes writing blogs more than joining social networking sites.
→ He prefers _______________________
35. Where do you want to live, in the city or in the country?
→ Where would you prefer _______________________
36. These jeans are not big enough for me.
→ These jeans are too ___________________
33. Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure.
→ He enjoys __reading newspapers in the morning ___________________________
34. He likes writing blogs more than joining social networking sites.
→ He prefers ______writing blogs more to joining social networking sites._________________
35. Where do you want to live,in the city or in the country?
→ Where would you prefer to live, in the city or in the country ______________________
36. These jeans are not big enough for me.
→ These jeans are too __small enough for me to wear_________________
COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE, USING NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
1. I think you were wrong to forget the keys!
=> YOU SHOULDN’T ........ THE KEYS!
2. The police don’t know the exact cause of the crash.
=> THE POLICE DON’T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY …………………….…
3. The temperature was rising.
=> IT …………………….… HOTTER.
COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE.
1. Do you think you could learn to live without your mobile phone?
=> DO YOU THINK YOU COULD GET USED …………………….…?
1. My neighbors have three small children. The children make a lot of noise. My
neighbors never apologize.
=> MY NEIGHBORS, …………………….…
1. Jack isn’t as old as he looks.
=> JACK LOOKS …………………….…
2. When does this bus leave?
=> DO YOU KNOW …………………….…?
1. All of us feel lonely sometimes.
=> WE …………………….…
1. I think you were wrong to forget the keys!
=> YOU SHOULDN’T ...forget..... THE KEYS!
2. The police don’t know the exact cause of the crash.
=> THE POLICE DON’T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY …causes the crash………………….…
3. The temperature was rising.
=> IT ……is getting ……………….… HOTTER.
COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST ONE.
1. Do you think you could learn to live without your mobile phone?
=> DO YOU THINK YOU COULD GET USED …to living without your mobile phone………………….…?
1. My neighbors have three small children. The children make a lot of noise. My
neighbors never apologize.
=> MY NEIGHBORS, …whose children make a lot of noise, never apologize………………….…
1. Jack isn’t as old as he looks.
=> JACK LOOKS ……older than he is……………….…
2. When does this bus leave?
=> DO YOU KNOW …when this bus leaves………………….…?
1. All of us feel lonely sometimes.
=> WE ……sometime feel lonely……………….…
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. (5 points)
1. I’m hoping to go skiing at Christmas. (HOPEFULLY)
- __Hopefully, i will be going skiing at Christmas.__
2. Do you think that your chances of getting promotion are good? (OPTIMISTIC)
- _______________________________________________________________________
3. I don’t quite understand the meaning of this word. (SURE)
- _______________________________________________________________________
4. All I can do is cross my fingers and be optimistic. (BEST)
- _______________________________________________________________________
5. I expect he’ll be late, as usual. (DOUBT)
- _______________________________________________________________________
2 Are you optimistic about our chances of getting promotion?
3 I am not quite sure about the meaning of this word
4 Crossing my fingers and being optimistic are the best things I can do
5 I have doubt about his being late as usual
EX: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You cannot change the word given. Write no more than five words.
1. The view of the mountain is very exciting and impressive.
→ The view........................................................(BREATHTAKING)
2. The souvenirs here are not expensive.
→ The prices of the souvenirs............................(AFFORDABLE)
3. We don't have to spend too much money to stay at this hotel.
→ Staying at this hotel........................................(BANK)
4. The last time I travelled to Hong Kong was two years ago.
→ I haven't................................................. two years.(FOR)
5. Do you require a room and all meals?
→ Do you.........................................................? (FULL)
EX: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You cannot change the word given. Write no more than five words.
1. The view of the mountain is very exciting and impressive.
→ The view of the moutain is breathtaking (BREATHTAKING)
2. The souvenirs here are not expensive.
→ The prices of the souvenirs are affordable (AFFORDABLE)
3. We don't have to spend too much money to stay at this hotel.
→ Staying at this hotel aren't bank too much (BANK)
4. The last time I travelled to Hong Kong was two years ago.
→ I haven't travelled to HongKong for two years.(FOR)
5. Do you require a room and all meals?
→ Do you needed the room and full meals? (FULL)
X. Rewrite each of the following sentence so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.
1. Can’t you do better than that?
Is that________________________________________________________________
2. Why don’t we go shopping this weekend?
Shall _________________________________________________________________
3. She feels comfortable to watch TV.
Watching TV __________________________________________________________
4. My new jeans are more expensive than yours.
My new jeans aren’t _____________________________________________________
5. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.
I would _______________________________________________________________
6. Hoa spends thirty minutes a day practicing the piano.
Practicing the piano _____________________________________________________
7. In spite of the high prices of the tickets, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ______________________________________________
8. Will the plumber check cracks on the water pipes in two days?
Cracks
9. They will destroy the old thermal power plant at the end of this year.
The old thermal
10. Don’t copy your partner’s work or the teacher will lower your gardes.
If.................................................................................................
7. In spite of the high prices of the tickets, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ____________the prices of the tickets are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.__________________