I.    Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, using the word given.

1.   I have never been to Sa Pa before. (ever)

      This is the __________________________________________

2.   The last time I saw him was in 2010. (seen)

      I _________________________________________________

3.   She has never seen the more amazing sight. (most)

      It’s _______________________________________________

4.   The weather in Rio de Janeiro is hotter than in Sydney. (as)

      The weather in Sydney ________________________________

5.   They moved to New York in 2004. (lived)

      They ______________________________________________

6.   We haven’t been to Hanoi for three years. (went)

      The last time ________________________________________

7.   No other tower in England is as famous as Big Ben. (the)

      Big Ben ___________________________________________

8.   London is a lot older than New York. (modern)

      New York __________________________________________

1.The last time I played football was in 1970.
(I have .
2. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
(It has .
3. The last time Lucy wore that dress was at Barbara’s wedding.
(Lucy has .
4. The last time my father was to Vung Tau was 2 years ago.
(My father .
5.The last time Betty rode to work was a fortnight ago.
(Betty has .
6.He hasn’t played tennis since 1990.
(The last time .
7.I haven’t met her for 2 months.
(The last time .

B –

S + V QKĐ – start / begin + ………………… + ago

↔ S + V HTHT / HTHTTD + ………………… + since / for (bỏ start / begin)


Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given.
Ex: - He started workingfor this factory a year ago.
(He has been working for this factory since last year / for a year.
1.Tom began playing the piano 4 years ago.
(Tom has .
2. I started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.
(I have .
3. She started working as a secretary 2 years ago.
(She .
4. My father is reading a newspaper. He started 2 hours ago.
(My father .
5.My sister began to study English a year ago.
(My sister .
6.Scientists began to fight against AIDS in 1980.
(Scientists have .
7.The Browns have been living in London for 20 years.
(The Browns began .
8. John has worked for this electronics firm since 1999.
(John started .
9. Women have been fighting for their rights since the middle of the 20thcentury.
(Women began .
10. Jack and Jill have learned to drive for 2 weeks.
(Jack and Jill started .
11. How long have you studied English?
(When .
12. When did you begin to do research on lung cancer?
(How long .
C-

S + V HTHT – PĐ + ………… +before
↔ It / This is the first time + S + V HTHT – KĐ +………… (bỏ before)


Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given:
Ex : I haven’t seen that film before.
(It / This is the first time I have seen that film.
1.My father hasn’t driven a car before.
(This is the first time .
2.I’ve never met such a famous singer before.
(It’s the first time .
3.She has never been to the ballet before.
(It’s the first time .
4.She hasn’t drunk Coca Cola before.
(This is the first time .
5.I have never read this book before.
(It’s the first time .
6.I have never met such an intelligent student before.
(It’s the first time .
7.This is the first time my grandfather has been to

X. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, using the word given.

1.   I have never been to Sa Pa before. (ever)

      This is the _________________________________________

2.   The last time I saw him was in 2010. (seen)

      I _________________________________________________

3.   She has never seen the more amazing hill. (most)

      It’s _______________________________________________

4.   The weather in Sahara is hotter than in Sydney. (as)

      The weather in Sydney _______________________________

5.   They moved to New York in 2004. (lived)

      They ______________________________________________

6.   We haven’t been to Hanoi for three years. (went)

      The last time _______________________________________

7.   No other tower in England is as famous as Big Ben. (the)

      Big Ben ___________________________________________

8.   London is a lot older than New York. (modern)

      New York _________________________________________

.II. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, using the word given.

1.   I have never been to Sa Pa before. (ever)

      This is the __________________________________________

2.   The last time I saw him was in 2010. (seen)

      I _________________________________________________

3.   She has never seen the more amazing sight. (most)

      It’s _______________________________________________

4.Although Bean is not an intelligent children, he can speak English very well

=> Despite ______________________________________.

5.Because Phuong was tall, she never wear high heals

=> Because of _____________________________.

6.   We haven’t been to Hanoi for three years. (went)

      The last time ________________________________________

7.   No other tower in England is as famous as Big Ben. (the)

      Big Ben ___________________________________________

8.   London is a lot older than New York. (modern)

            New York ………………………………………………………..

I. Do as directed: a) Rewrite the sentences with given words: 61. The last time I saw Jane was 10 years ago.→ I haven’t .............................................................. 62. My brother is short. He can’t reach the clock.→ My brother is not............................................. 63. My father said: “You should study for your exam”→ My father said ........................................ 64. He said to me: “Don’t come near my room”→ He asked ............................................................ 65. She said to him: “Pick me up at 7 a.m.”→ She told him..............................................................

Rewrite each sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same

1. We haven't been swimming for ages

It's ages ...........................................

2. The last time I saw Dick was in 1985

I haven't ............................................

3. My father hasn't been to Ha Noi for 2 years

.....................................................................

4. She has never been to the ballet before

It's the first time ..................................

5. I haven't seen him sincel was a student

I last ....................................................

6. He started working for this factory a year ago

He has ...........................................................

* Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.
1. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I haven’t done gardening for three months.
The last time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Sally lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
Such ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding.
He wishes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The local government will enlarge the roads in upcoming years.
The roads …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.
1. It is no use arguing; I’ve made up my mind. (point)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll fail her entrance exam. (unless)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My son was ill. I had to take a day off to look after him. (so……that)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Phong didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Jane is quite warm and friendly. Her sister is quite warm and friendly. (Both)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.
1. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I haven’t done gardening for three months.
The last time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Sally lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
Such ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding.
He wishes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The local government will enlarge the roads in upcoming years.
The roads …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.
1. It is no use arguing; I’ve made up my mind. (point)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll fail her entrance exam. (unless)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My son was ill. I had to take a day off to look after him. (so……that)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Phong didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Jane is quite warm and friendly. Her sister is quite warm and friendly. (Both)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

VIII. Rewrite these sentences using the word given

1. I first started to play soccer when I was 10 (since)

I have ......................................

2.This is the first time I have ever drunk wine (never)

I ......................................

3.She arrived a few minutes ago (just)

She ......................................

4.He started to work here two years ago (for)

He ......................................

5. The last time we visited Kual Lumpur in 2000 (since)

We ......................................