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 ___________________________________________________________________________

A – Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1.    Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

à Despite his…………………………………………………………………….……………

2.    She knows a lot more about it than I do.

à I don’t know…………………………………………………………………………………

3.    That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

à  It is such……………………………………………………………………………………

4.    “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.

à She reminded…………………………………………………...…………………………

5.    It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.

à This work……………………………………………………………………………………

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……………………………………….………………………….………..….…

Rewrite the following setences as directed.

23. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (use Despite)

@_____________________________________________________________________________________

24. The storm destroyed the town completely. (change into passive)

@_____________________________________________________________________________________

25. We don’t go on cleaning up the beach because it starts raining. (use conditional sentences type 2)

@_____________________________________________________________________________________

26. “Good morning! How are you today?” Nam said to me. (use reported speech)

@_____________________________________________________________________________________

27. Lan goes to the bookshop to buy a dictionary. (make question for the underline part)

@_____________________________________________________________________________________

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………………………………………………………………………………..

Exercise 11: Rewrite these sentences with the same meaning using the given words. 37. Although he has a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. A. Despite he has a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. B. Despite his broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. C. In spite having a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. D. Even though having a broken leg, he goes to school to take an exam. 38. “My mother came to my house last week.” he said. A. He said that my mother came to my house last week. B. He said that his mother came to his house last week. C. He said that his mother had come to his house last week. D. He said that his mother had come to his house the last week. 39. They built our school twenty years ago. A. Our school was built twenty years ago. B. Our school is built twenty years ago. C. Our school built twenty years ago. D. Our school be built twenty years ago. 40. My grandparents last visited their relatives 2 years ago. A. My grandparents haven’t visited their relatives 2 years ago. B. My grandparents haven’t visited their relatives for 2 years. C. My grandparents last visited their relatives for 2 years. D. The last time my grandparents visited their relatives for 2 years.

10. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
→In spite of ____________________________________________________________________
11. It may rain on your way home, so take a raincoat with you.
→In case ______________________________________________________________________
12. The storm destroyed the town completely.
→The town ____________________________________________________________________
13. Easter / joyful festival / which / celebrate / many countries / world.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
14. Children / have / special day / express / feelings, memories and love / their parents.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
15. Members of families / have / chance / get together.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
16. Sunday / a day off / so everybody / free / work / study.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
17. Children / give / parents / flowers / send / cards / bring / special cake.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
 

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.