. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:

1.  I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

2.  I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)

3.  What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

4.  The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)

6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).

7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't.  (used to)

8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently.   (despite)

9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)

10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)

V. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:

1.  I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

2.  I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)

3.  What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

4.  The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)

6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).

7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't.  (used to)

8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently.   (despite)

9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)

10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)

Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. 
1. In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight.
 Even though……………….
 2. The ending of the film was quite disappointing.
We………….
 3. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good comments from critics. 
Despite her ………………
4. We were so interested in the comedy that we laughed from beginning to end. 
The comedy ………………
5. I'm frightened by horror films: however, I enjoy watching them 
In spite…………….

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentences.

1. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.

-> Although ..............................

2. David has good relationship with most of his colleagues.

-> David gets ..............................

3. Lan was ill, so she didn't go to dong Ho village with her friends.

-> Because ..............................

4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.

-> The children are looking ..............................

5. I'll give you a call immediately I have finished my work.

-> As soon ..............................

IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in the brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (SPITE)
→ In ___________________________________________________________________________
2. He prefers golf to tennis. (THAN)
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
3. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (FOR)
→ We _________________________________________________________________________
4. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn't reach it. (TOO)
→ The bookshelf ________________________________________________________________
5. It takes three hours to drive from Haiphong to Hanoi. (DRIVE)
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

36. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.

=> Although ___________________________________________.

37. Mr. Thomas has a nice accent and a good sense of humor. He is my first English teacher. (who)

=> Mr. Thomas, ________________________________________.

38. “How about going to the cinema tonight?”, said Tom.

=> Tom suggested ______________________________________.

39. They continued to say that I was to blame.

=> They persisted ______________________________________.

40. “Why don’t you search for the recipe of this dish from the Internet?”

=> “If I __________________________________”, said my sister.

             I.         Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

      1. I spent only two months learning Korean, but I had little problem with my Korean when I was in Seoul last summer.

        Although I spent only two months learning Korean, I could     .

      2.Paul’s father is English, and his mother comes from Italy.

I think Paul________________________ in English and Italian.

3.Many people now speak English as a second or foreign language.

For many people, English is not________________________                                                                                                                      .

4.When you live in London, you can soon learn how to speak the language.

In London, you can _________________  the language.

5. If you are Vietnamese learning English, you can copy a native English speaker.

If you are Vietnamese learning English, you can____________________                                                                                                               .

          II.         Use the words or phrases given to write meaningful sentences.

1.       English/ play/ important role/ everyday life.

2.       English/ widely used/ international communication/ everyday work.

3.       Students/ want/ go abroad/ education/ have to/ learn/ English well.

4.       It/ language/ science/ and/ you/ need/ know English/ good/ science.

5.       English/ main language/ instruction/ international students/ universities/ colleges.

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

à In spite………………………………………………………………………….…….

2. Your brother is the most punctual person I’ve ever met.

à I’ve ………………………………………………..………………….…………...…

3. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?

à You didn’t …………………………………………………………………………..?

4. Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days.

à Nam and his family had.…………………………………………………..…………

5. A  laptop is very necessary for me but it’s a pity I don’t have it now.

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