D. Writing. (6.0 points)
Part 1. Rewrite the following sentences so that they are the nearest in meaning to the sentences before them. (2.0 points)
1. Mai’s presence made him feel better.
* He felt .
2. He dislikes it when people criticize him unfairly.
* He objects .
3. She regrets speaking to him so rudely yesterday.
* She wishes .
4. Tommy understood very little what the teacher said.
* Tommy could hardly .
5. His lawyer said he shouldn’t say anything to the police.
* His lawyer advised .
Part 2. Rewrite the following sentences, using the word given in capital. Do not change this word in any way. (2.0 points)
Ex: I hadn’t made speeches before, so I was very nervous. (USED)
ð Because I wasn’t used to making speeches, I was very nervous.
1. Fresh fruit is plentiful at this time of year. (SHORTAGE)
* There is .
2. Tung’s effort really impressed the audience and judges. (LEFT)
* It was .
3. We have to go to bed early. (ALLOWED)
* We .
4. The first May Day meeting was held in America. (IN)
* America is .
5. If you worry, you will find it difficult to get to sleep. (MORE)
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D. Writing. (6.0 points)
Part 1. Rewrite the following sentences so that they are the nearest in meaning to the sentences before them. (2.0 points)
1. Mai’s presence made him feel better.
* He felt better because of Mai's presence.
2. He dislikes it when people criticize him unfairly.
* He objects to being criticized unfairly.
3. She regrets speaking to him so rudely yesterday.
* She wishes she hadn't spoken to him so rudely yesterday.
4. Tommy understood very little what the teacher said.
* Tommy could hardly understand what the teacher said.
5. His lawyer said he shouldn’t say anything to the police.
* His lawyer advised him not to say anything to the police.
Part 2. Rewrite the following sentences, using the word given in capital. Do not change this word in any way. (2.0 points)
Ex: I hadn’t made speeches before, so I was very nervous. (USED)
ð Because I wasn’t used to making speeches, I was very nervous.
1. Fresh fruit is plentiful at this time of year.(SHORTAGE)
* There is not a shortage of fresh fruit at this time.
2. Tung’s effort really impressed the audience and judges. (LEFT)
* It was the boy's effort which left a good impression on the audience and judges.
3. We have to go to bed early. (ALLOWED)
* We aren't allowed to go to bed late.
4. The first May Day meeting was held in America. (IN)
* America is the country in which the first May Day was held.
5. If you worry, you will find it difficult to get to sleep.(MORE)
The more you worry, the more difficult for you to get to sleep.
