Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.

Question 1.        They said that the support service would be set up in December.         (WILL)

A.    “Will the support service be set up in December?”, they said.

B.    “Will be the support service set up in December?”, they said.

C.    “The support service will be set up in December?”, they said.

D.    “The support service will be setting up in December?”, they said.

Question 2.         He wondered how he could tell this news to his parents.          (TO)

A.    He wondered to tell this news to his parents.

B.    “How to tell this news to his parents?”, he wondered.

C.    He wondered how to tell this news to his parents.

D.    “How I could tell this news to my parents?”, he wondered.

Question 3.        “You mustn’t forget to put a stamp on.” said the clerk.              (CLERK)

A.    The clerk told me that I mustn’t put a stamp on.

B.    The clerk reminded me to put a stamp on.

C.    I told the clerk that I mustn’t put a stamp on.

D.    I told the clerk not to forget to put a stamp on.

Question 4.         Choosing a suitable job is really important to adolescents       (IT)

A. It is really important for adolescents to choose a suitable job.

B. It is really important to choose a suitable job for adolescents.

C. Choosing a suitable job for adolescents is really important affair.

D. The choice of a suitable job for adolescents is really important.

Part 2. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE the word given. 

1. Tim looks nothing like his father. TAKE

→Tim ……………………………………………… his father.

2. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy. WASTE

→It's ………………………………………………  as she's really busy.

3. I'm sure it was Anna I saw in town as I recognized her coat. MUST

→It ……………………………………………… I recognized her coat.

4. He made unsuccessful attempt to buy the company.                                            WITHOUT

→ He attempted ……………………………………………… success.

 5. I didn’t see my best friend off this morning, so I am very sad now.             WOULD  

→ If I ……………………………………………… very sad now.

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.

1. Could you lend me some money until the weekend? (from)

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2. I can't decide which hat I like more, the blue one or the green one. (choose)

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3. I don't think my English is good. I cannot join our English- Speaking Club. (enough)

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4. Hurry up or you will be late for class. (if)

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5. My father used to play football when he was young. (used)

My father __________________________________________

XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.

1.                  Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)

- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.

2.                  The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)

- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.

3.                  I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)

- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.

4.                  Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)

- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.

5.                  Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)

- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?

6.                  People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)

- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.

7.                  Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)

- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.

8.                  “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)

- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.

9.                  The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)

- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.

10.              He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?          (TRADITIONALLY)                                                  

- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?

II/ Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the sentences and do not change the form of the words.

1. Quang is lazier than Ha.

à Ha is……………………………………………………………………………………………

2. A city is noisier than a village. (PEACEFUL)

à A village is ……………………………………………………………………………………

3. There’s a post office on one side of my house and a café on the other. (BETWEEN)

à The post offfice is ……………………………………………………………………………..

4. Please tell me something about your neighbourhood. (CAN)

à ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………

5. Oranges are cheaper than apples. (EXPENSIVE)

à …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Viet Nam has many beautiful beaches

à There…………………………………………………………………………………………..

7. It is good for you to take  a break after school.

à You should …………………………………...............……………………………………………..

8. It’s necessary to do the homework before going to school.

à You must …………………………………...............…………………………………………

9. Let’s go out and have an ice cream.

à Shall……………………………………………………………………………………….….?

9. The Amazon rainforest is larger than any other rainforests in the world.

à The Amazon rainforest  …………………………………………...............………………. …

10. Our school is in front of the post office.                  

à The post office  …………………………………………………………….………………..

11. There is a living room, a bathroom and two bedrooms in my house.                   

à My house …..………………………………………………………..………………………...

12. Nga’s living room has four chair, a table, and a ceiling fan.

à There is …..………………………………………………………..…………………………..

13. An dictionary is more expensive than an English book.

à An English book……………………………………………..………………………………..

14. My uncle is fatter than my father.

à My father……………………………………………………..……………………………….

15. Hue to Ha Noi is nearer than HCM City to Ha Noi.

à HCM City to Ha Noi………………………………………………………………………….

16. My homework is worse than yours.

à Your homework………………………………………………………………………………

17. It’s not good to spend a lot of time watching TV.

à You shouldn’t……………………………………………………..……………………….

18. It’s very important for you to be here at 6.00.

à You must……………………………………………………..…………………………………….

20.There aren’t any chairs  in my room.

à My  room doesn’t  ……………………………………………………..…………..

II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the original sentence. Use the word(s) given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given words.  (0.5 p)

1. I can’t play basketball well because of my height. (enough)

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2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.   (shop)

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3. “Why don’t you meet your boss to ask for a pay increase?” John said to me. (suggested)

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4. They are going to repair my motorbike in the afternoon.              (have)

      ____________________________________________________________________________.

5. He wrote to me twice a week when I was a student.           (used)

     ____________________________________________________________________________.

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words. Do not change the given words in any ways
1. The boy spent hours and hours playing chess with his grandfather. 
It took .........................................................................................................
2. People made a fire by rubbing pieces of bamboo but now it no longer exists. 
People used.....................................................................................................................
3. Although they made careful preparations, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film. 
In spite of................................................................................................................

4. Herding buffaloes is more difficult than loading the rice.
⇒ Loading the rice is .............................................................................................
5. Young people move faster than old people.
⇒ Old people move................................................................................................
6. "Let's organize a sponsored cycling race." said the children.
⇒ The children suggested.......................................................................................
7. Playing basketball is very interesting..
⇒ It’s .............................................................................................
8. I started to play the piano 20 years ago
=> I have……………………………………………………………….
9. I haven’t planted onions in the garden for 4 months.
=> It ‘s 4 ………………………………………………………………….
10. She is lazy so she never gets success.
=> Because …………………………………………………………………

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)