* Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. He finished his book a minute ago. (just)
He ………………………………………his book.
2. Daisy is the most beautiful girl in her family. (as)
No one ………………………………………in her family.
3. “When did you last see him?” the policeman asked me. (had)
The policeman asked me when ………………………………………him.
5. His brother gave up smoking when he was twenty-five. (smoked)
His brother ………………………………………he was twenty-five.
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
17. He finished his book a minute ago. (just)
He ………………………………………his book.
18. Daisy is the most beautiful girl in her family. (as)
No one ………………………………………in her family.
19. “When did you last see him?” the policeman asked me. (had)
The policeman asked me when ………………………………………him.
20. His brother gave up smoking when he was twenty-five. (smoked)
His brother ………………………………………he was twenty-five.
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
17. He finished his book a minute ago. (just)
He ………………………………………his book.
18. Daisy is the most beautiful girl in her family. (as)
No one ………………………………………in her family.
19. “When did you last see him?” the policeman asked me. (had)
The policeman asked me when ………………………………………him.
20. His brother gave up smoking when he was twenty-five. (smoked)
His brother ………………………………………he was twenty-five.
III. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. No one told me about the change of the plan. (know)
2. When I was a child, we lived in Bristol. (used)
3. My friend was the winner of the competition. (won)
4. Is it a fact that the Romans built this wall? (did)
5. She’s sorry she can’t play the piano. (wishes)
6. Our trip to Africa was in October. (We)
7. It was breakfast-time when Susan rang. (I)
8. There were lights on the spacecraft. (had)
9. I had my old coat on. (wearing)
10. It isn’t true that I made a mistake. (didn’t)
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Ted Robinson has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police. In the letter he was asked to call at the station. Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went to the station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more. At the station he was told by a smiling police – man that his bicycle had been found. Five years ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village four hundred miles away. It’s now being sent to his home by train. Ted was most surprised when he heard the news. He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found. It was stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen.
1. Ted was worried because…………….
A. he didn’t know why theplice wanted him B. he received a letter
C. the police would catch him D. he went to the police station yesterday
2. The police who talked to Ted was……………
A. worried B. surprised C. pleasant D. small
3. Why was Ted very surprised when he he heard the news?
A. Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen.
B. Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago.
C. Because the bicyle was sent to him by train.
D. Because he thought he would never find the bicycle.
4. When was Ted’s bicycle found?
A. Five years ago B. Yesterday C. Twenty yers ago D. Last Tuesday
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Ted is no longer anxious now
B. Ted is 35 years old now.
C. The policeman told Ted the good news 5 days ago.
D. The police asked Ted to go to their station.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Thomas A. Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11th, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age.
Thomas Alve Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light seems to be the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new.
He worked 16 out of every 24 hours. Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had reminded him to sleep and eat.
Thomas Edison died at the age of 84 on October 18th, 1931, at his estate in West Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world.
Question: How old was Edison when he died?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Thomas A. Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11th, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age.
Thomas Alve Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light seems to be the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new.
He worked 16 out of every 24 hours. Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had reminded him to sleep and eat.
Thomas Edison died at the age of 84 on October 18th, 1931, at his estate in West Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world.
How old was Edison when he died?
Part:Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use NO THA FOUR WORDS.
1. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago
-> Minh..............pen pal for five months
2. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure
->Liz enjoyed....................... green trees
3."Do your grandparents still live in Nha Trang now ?" , said Nam to me
-> Nam asked me if.................. in Nha Trang then
4 Despite his intelligence, he doesn't study well at school
-> Even though...................., he doesn't study well at chool
Fill the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or phrases.
1. In spite of his good salary, Jack gave up his job.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. She told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The weather was very bad, so they had to cancel the live show.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their talks.
Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Although the Internet has some bad effects, more and more people use it.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. He bought a newspaper to read about the football match through he saw it on TV last night.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Thomas A. Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11th, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age.
Thomas Alve Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light seems to be the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new.
He worked 16 out of every 24 hours. Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had reminded him to sleep and eat.
Thomas Edison died at the age of 84 on October 18th, 1931, at his estate in West Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world.
How did Thomas Edison light up the world?
