1 Brenda, who I went on holiday with, is a friend
2 This is Mr Smith, whose son Bill plays in our team
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?
I. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. Iceland is considered the most __________country in the world. (peace)
2. A_______lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (nomad)
3. My brother has been a stamp_______for several years. (collect)
4. It is a/an________place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road. (convenience)
5. Drinking water in some areas may be______.(safe)
6. During my stay in the village, I was________with several local farmers. (friend)
7. Encouraging children to eat and drink______is very important. (health)
8. Local people in the village often wear their_______costumer during the festivals. (tradition)
9. Please give______to that charity to help the homeless after the flood. (generous)
10. The baby slept very_______because the bed was really comfortable. (sound)
II. Rewrite each sentence so it has the same meaning. Use a comparative form of the adjective in brackets.
1. Tim is older than Sarah.(young)
Sarah................................................
2. Our house is large than yours.(small)
Your house is..................................
3. Bill is not as tall as David.(short)
Bill is...............................................
4. Jack's marks are worse than mine.(good)
My marks.......................................
5. This book is the same price at the one.(expensive)
That book is...................................
6. Your bike is slower than mine.(fast)
My bike...........................................
III. Rewrite the sentences of comparison.
1. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
-> Her new house..........................................
2. No one in my class is taller than Peter.
-> Peter.......................................................
3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
-> The white dress......................................
4. According to me, English is easier than Maths.
-> According to me, Maths.............................
5. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
-> Mary.........................................................
6. No river in the world is longer than the Nile.
-> The Nile..................................................
7. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
-> No mountain...........................................
8. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
-> She is........................................................
9. This computer works better than that one.
-> That computer..........................................
I. Combine each pair of the following sentences using in order to ../ so as to ../ in order not ../ so as not to
1. Mai went to the post office . She wanted tomail a letter.
...........................................
2.Mr Nam is going to the bank . He wants to cash a check.
…………………………
3. He left early. He wanted to catch the early bus.
……………
4. She left early. She didn’t want to miss the early bus.
…………….
5. I’m going to the hospital. I want to visit a friend.
…………………………
6. I opened the window. I wanted to get some fresh air.
……………………
7. She turned down the TV. She didn’t want to disturb her roommate.
………………………
8. Miss Hien often goes to that cafeteria. She wants to have lunch.
………………………………………
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
19. He is the offspring of a chemist and a nurse. His intelligence is inherited from them.
A. partner B. friend C. ancestor D. neighbor
20. Vy broke with the family tradition and chose to be a singer instead of being a teacher.
A. united B. followed C. connected D. joined
Exercise 2: Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentence, using the words given in brackets
1. Hoa and I came. My parents were preparing to decorate our house for Tet. (WHEN)
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Hai was in Thailand to enjoy the Loy Krathong Festival. Tuan was participating in his local festival. (WHILE)
___________________________________________________________________
5. My grandmother does not like festival so much. Festival is too noisy. (BECAUSE)
___________________________________________________________________
4 Da Lat is quite far away from my house. My parents and I often travel to Da Lat at Tet. (ALTHOUGH)
___________________________________________________________________
5. The weather is bad. Jonny still decides to participate in the Bedford River Festival. (DESPITE)
IV. Use the correct forms of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt)
25. Brenda wanted to ____________ her sympathy in a practical way.
(demonstration/ demonstrate/ demonstrator/ demonstrating)
26. We are living ____________ in our new apartment because the neighbors usually turn on the TV loudly during the day. (comfort/ comforted/ comfortable/ comfortably)
27. Don’t leave the light on. It waste ______________ (electric/ electricity/ electrical/ electric)
28. We should do more to save ______________resources. (natural/ nature/ naturally/ unnatural)
29. My family wear ________ clothes at Tet. (tradition/ traditor/ traditional/ traditionally)
30. This old man is _________ in one ear. (deafen/ deafed/ deaf/ deafing)
31. I don’t like Jane. She is unkind and ________. (friend/ friendliness/ friendly/ unfriendly)
32. __________, he passed the exam. (lucky/ unlucky/ luckily/ unluckily)
Combine each pair of sentences into one, using the given word in brackets :
1. Pollution happens. There is a change in animals’ living pattern. (CAUSES)
2. You send this letter now. She will receive it tomorrow. (conditional sentence type 1)
3. My sister takes good care of the garden. It looks so beautiful. (conditional sentence type 2)
4. Vy had a stomachache. She ate a big dinner. (BECAUSE)
5. Households dump waste into the river. It’s polluted. ( SO)
6. People keep eating dirty food. They will have cancer. (conditional sentence type 1)
7. She works in a noisy office. She has a headache every day. (conditional sentence type 2)
Rewrite the following sentences, begin as shown and keep the meaning unchanged
18. One of my favorite pastimes is watching plays.
Going _____________
19. You are the worst footballer in the world.
No one____________________
Bài 3:Combine each pair of sentences, using the words/ phrases in brackets.
1.Noise pollution is one of the major causes of stress and anxiety. People suffer from stress and anxiety. (because of)
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Because she was absent from the meeting, she didn’t know the resolution.
Because of___________________________________________________________
3. Due to the hurricane last night, I was without electric power.
Since there___________________________________________________________
4. As the world’s temperatures rise, the Arctic keeps losing its ice.
Due to_______________________________________________________________
5. There was a loud noise next to my door last night so I couldn’t sleep. (because)
________________________________________________________________________
6. The tsunami happened. Many people in this area became homeless. (made)
________________________________________________________________________
7. The acid rain happened last month. Many plants and trees died. (Since)
______________________________________________________________________________
