Rewrite these sentences, beginning with the words given in such a way that they remain the same meaning as the old ones:

1. The last time Henry smoked a cigarette was in 2005.

Henry hasn’t.......................................................................................

2. Jack is stopped by the police because he passes the speed limit.

If ...................................................................................................

3. Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles.

Bill and Peter are not.............................................................................

4. The flood was so high that they had to live on the roofs.

It was such.........................................................................................

5. This winter is colder than the last winter.

The last winter....................................................................................

6. People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region.

The poor people.................................................................................

7. David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution. Although..........................................................................................

8. He asked me “ Do you need an umbrella to go out?”

He asked............................................................................................ 

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 _______________________________________________________________

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XI. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one, using the words given. Don't change the given word. (1 point).

1. We last went to Sapa three years ago. ( YEARS)

It is three years since we last went to Sapa.

2. I went to sleep immediately as the train left the station. (ASLEEP)

I _________________________________ as the train left the station.

3. Although he can’t swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn. ( UNABLE)

Despite _________________________ himelf, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.

4. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating him. (BUT)

___________________________________, she would not be dating him.

5. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. (HAPPENED)

I ___________________________________ in that town when the earthquake started

X. Rewrite the following sentences, use the words given or the beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. There are some chairs and a table in the kitchen.

à We have ..................................................................................................................................

2. Quang is lazier than Ha. (HARD-WORKING)

à..................................................................................................................................................

3. It is wrong of us to throw rubbish.

à We mustn’t...............................................................................................................................

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

à..................................................................................................................................................

5. It is necessary for us to be present at the class discussion on Saturday.

à We must...................................................................................................................................

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

à..................................................................................................................................................

7. The tour guide tells us not to throw rubbish.

à The tour guide says that we ....................................................................................................

8. Oranges are cheaper than apples. (EXPENSIVE)

à..................................................................................................................................................

PART 2: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the given words. Question 1. We wanted to get good seats, so we arrived early. In order........ Question 2. They will build a hotel in this town next year. The hotel........ Question 3: The students clean the classroom after school. The classroom_....... Question 4: They will build a new bridge next year. A new bridge....... Question 5: My brother is cooking dinner in the kitchen now. Dinner......... Giúp vs ạ

Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning as the first ones. (1 point)

1. My brother ate something bad and his stomach hurt. (he) 

2. I suggest organizing a talent show to raise money. (don’t)

3. It’s not a good idea for you to eat junk food every day. (not) 

4. I like listening to country music more than classical music. (prefer)

VIII. Rewrite these following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.(1.25 point)

1. People use too much fertilizer so lands are being spoiled. -> If .......................

2. “Why didn’t you put the wrapper in the dustbin?” she said to the boy. -> She asked the boy ....

3. They will widen the gate to let the cars run into the yard easily. -> The gate ............

4. The last time he visited Da Nang was five years ago. -> He hasn’t .......

5. Having a video conference at work is very useful for people. -> It’s .......