Writing (2ms)
a/Do as directed in bracket (1m)
1.My friend is 40 kilos. (Rewrite the sentence, beginning with the word given)
How ……………………?
2. Cam Ly is a good singer.
Cam Ly sings ……………………………(Rewrite the sentence, beginning with the words given)
3.My sister is 1m50. (Rewrite the sentence, beginning with the word given)
How ……………………?
4. Lien won’t go to the party, and we won’t…………. ( Complete the sentences, using “too/ so, either/ neither”)
Rewrite the sentence using the word given.
If I have free time this weekend,I will go for a hike in the mountains
-> should
Use the words to write the second 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 words.
1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)
………………………………………………………………………………………...……..
4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………….……
5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first sentence, using the word given. This word must not be changed. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
They say the country is on the verge of civil war. said
The country ……………………………………………………………. on the verge of civil war.
People thought the President was ill. be
The President ……………………………………………………………. ill.
People believe he escaped with the money. run
He is ……………………………………………………………. off with the money.
People always thought she was very good at math, but she made some basic mistakes. supposed
She …………………………………………… very good at math, but she made some basic mistakes.
My landlord doesn’t like me smoking in the house. meant
I’m……………………………………………………………. in the house.
The TV news says that the football club has a new owner. reported
The football club ……………………………………………………………. a new owner.
They wanted me to go to their party but I was too busy. supposed
I ……………………………………………………………. their party but I was too busy.
I’ve been told that Armani designs all her clothes. believed
All her clothes……………………………………………………………. by Armani.
VII. Rewrite the sentences using “should/ shouldn’t”.
1. Don’t touch this switch.
This switch _______________________________________
2. It isn’t a good idea for you to put so much salt in the soup.
You ____________________________________________
3. It isn’t a good idea for you to drink so much alcohol.
You_____________________________________________
4. You can’t park here because it’s a restricted area.
You ____________________________________________
VI. Complete the sentences so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using the word given.
1. Why don't we keep our environment unpolluted? -> I suggest our
2. I think they should clean their class. -> I think their
3. She ate a peach. The peach was still green. -> the peach which
4. As the room is very small, we can't live in it. -> It is such
II/ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 This island has a large population. people
There a lot of people.......................................................................... on this island.
2 Do you own these things? your
Are ………………........................................................................... belongings?
3 The weather was good on our holiday. had
We ……………………………………………………………on our holiday.
4 There were a lot of cars on the road to Manchester. traffic
There …………………..………….. on the road to Manchester.
5 Gerry is a very strong person, in my opinion. strength
Gerry ………………………………in my opinion.
6 There are pieces of paper all over the floor! litter
There ……………………………………all over the floor.
7 Can I park my car here? allowed
Is ………………………………………………………….here?
8 I know these machines are very expensive. machinery
I know .....................................................................................…………… very expensive.
. Use the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. DO NOT change the word given.
1. I have never seen such an exciting film before. (first)
It's the _________________________________________seen such an exciting film.
2. We hadn’t expected the weather to be so bad. (worse)
The weather _________________________________________expected.
3. It's very easy to maintain contact with friends nowadays. (touch)
It's very easy __________________________________________ with friends nowadays.
4. They had to cancel the game because of the rain. (off)
The game _______________________________________ because of the rain.
5. You have to decide whether to accept the job. (up)
It's ______________________________________________ accept the job.
Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
1. Phone this number if you need any………….…………………. (assist)
2. The company employs several …………….…………………. (emigration)
3. Necessity is the mother of ………….…………………. (inventor)
4. In the……………………, he explains why he wrote the book. (introduce)
5. Beth …………… a meeting with the marketing director yesterday. (arrange)
6. An …………… with the employers was finally worked out. (agree)
7. The automatic ……………………, a five speed, costs $ 975. (transmit)
8. He ………………….………………… to Australia as a young man. (emigration)
9. Most Indian restaurants offer free………………….…………………. (deliver)
10. Each child had to give a short …………… to the rest of the class. (speak)