The guide doesn't speak slowly enough for me to understand
the guide speaks too quickly for me to understand
->The guide doesn't speak slowly enough for me to understand
the guide doesn't speak slowly enough for me to understand
The guide doesn't speak slowly enough for me to understand
the guide speaks too quickly for me to understand
->The guide doesn't speak slowly enough for me to understand
the guide doesn't speak slowly enough for me to understand
Finish the second sentence in each pair, so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the beginning given.
1. Why don't you star to run and see if that helps you to lose weight?
=> You should...............................................................
2. They have chosen John for the school's football team.
=> John has...................................................................
3. It is very noisy in the city but we enjoy living there.
=> Although.........................................................
4. The failure of the team caused us great disappointment.
=> We were.......................................................
5. The guide speaks too quickly for me to understand.
=> The guide doesn't...........................................
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the words given in the brackets (only from 2 to 5 words):
This question is too difficult for us to understand.(it) =>We find____________this question.
I. WRITING
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. Her hobby is raising money for the poor. She enjoys …………………………………………...
Question 34.There are five rooms in our house.
Our house ……………………………………………….
Question 35. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike. Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………
Question 36. You ought to eat less high- fat food.
You should …………………………………………………………
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. (SO)
………………………………………………………………..
Question 38. I find collecting glass bottles interesting. (hobby)
…………………………………………………………………..
Question 39.What hobby do you like best, Linda ? (favourite)
………………………………………………………………….
Question 40. Eat a lot of red fruits and vegetables. They provide vitamin A, which is good for the eyes. ( Because)
………………………………………………………………
Task 10: 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.
1. He likes playing computer games in his free time.
à His hobby is ........................................................................................................
2. I think that learning English is important.
à I find ..................................................................................................
3. It is a long time since we last met.
à We haven't …………………………………………………………
4. The black car is not so expensive as the red car.
à The red car………………………………………………………
5. Her book is not the same as mine.
à Her book ………………………………………………………
6. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?
à How …………………………………………………………………
7. Mountain climbing is more dangerous than skating.
à Skating isn’t ………………………………………………………………
8. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike.
à Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………………
X. 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.
1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.
The distance between …………………………………………………
2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.
My mother used to ……………………………………………………
3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
Did you use ……………………………………………………………
4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.
Although………………………………………………………………
5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.
Despite……………………………………………………………
XI. 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 1. His hobby is playing football.
He enjoys …………………………………………...
Question 2. Mary enjoys taking photos
Mary is interested ……………………………………….
Question 3. I find taking photos interesting
I think ………………………………………………………..
Question 4. We all find painting interesting because it’s a creative activity.
We all think ……………………………………………………….
Question 5. When did you start your hobby?
How long ……………………………………………………..
Question 6. Sue started to eat a low carb diet two years ago.
Sue has ……………………………………………………………
Question 7. She eats fruits and veggies every day, but she keeps gaining weight.
Although………………………………………………………………………..
Question 8: July stayed home from school yesterday because she had a high fever.
July had a high fever, …………………………………………………………
. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or using suggestions.
1. We will plant more trees along this street.
=>More trees ………………………………………………………………..
2. We will use source of energy more effectively for our future.
=>Source of energy …………………………………………………………
3. Although that man is old, he cycles every morning.
=>Despite ……………………………………………………………………
4. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
=>Despite ……………………………………………………………………
5. We often played these games when we were small.
=> We used …………………………………………………………………..
6. Mr Long lived in the country when he was a child.
=> Mr. Long used ……………………………………………………………
7. The distance from my house to Ha Noi is over 20 kilometers.
=> It’s …………………………………………………………………………
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way:
1. Because Lan was sick, she did not go to school yesterday.
Because of.........................................................................................
2. The women could not enjoy the concert because of their headache
Their headache prevented .......................................................................
3. Listening to music at home is more interesting than going to the concert.
I prefer .............................................................................................
4. This girl is the most hardworking in our class.
No one ..............................................................
5. The visitor spoke so quickly that we could not understand what she said.
The visitor spoke too.....................................................................................
Finish the second sentence in each pải, so that it há similar meaning to the first one, using the beginning given and the word in capital letters.
1. Your bicycle í just like the I used to own. (similar)
I ...
2. This sauce hasn't got much flavor, has it ? (tasteless)
This sauce is ... ?
3. Taking photographs inside the museum is forbidden. (not)
You ...
4. On Saturday night, the roads to the city centre are very busy. (traffic)
There is ...
5. Do you find it easy to make friends ? (good)
Are you ... ?