Rewrite the sentences,so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning given for 

Minh is more humorous than Hung.

=>Hung is ……………………………………….  
. I chose the pink dress to wear at my birthday party last Sunday.                                 => The pink dress …………………………………………………………

We started collecting stamps 2 months ago.

=> We have…………………………………. 

I last saw Lan 5 days ago.

=> I haven’t…………………………………………………

* Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same.
1. What a pity she isn’t here now.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “Do you have many friends?” she said to me.
She asked me ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The librarian arranges the books into sections.
The books …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. People have used the Internet all over the world.
The Internet ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to him.
I wish I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
No matter …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same.
01. I regret giving Dennis my phone number.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
02. A train leaves for Hue at eight o’clock every morning.
There is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
03. It wasn’t very nice of you not invite him to your party.
You should ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
04. “Is your little son good at English?” I said to Mrs. Hoa.
I asked ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
05. If by any chance you find my book, could you let me know?
If you happen ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same.
01. I regret giving Dennis my phone number.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
02. A train leaves for Hue at eight o’clock every morning.
There is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
03. It wasn’t very nice of you not invite him to your party.
You should ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
04. “Is your little son good at English?” I said to Mrs. Hoa.
I asked ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
05. If by any chance you find my book, could you let me know?
If you happen ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.

1. There was a loud noise next to my door last night so I couldn’t sleep. (because)

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2. The tsunami happened. Many people in this area became homeless. (made)

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3. The acid rain happened last month. Many plants and trees died. (Since)

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4. There have been conflicts in that country since last year. People live unhappily. (If)

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5. This factory doesn’t treat its waste well so there is a lot of water pollution. (If)

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VIII. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about

I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It)

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2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to)

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3. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (It)

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4. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang? (how)

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5. There wasn't much traffic when I was small. (used to).

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6. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)

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7. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau is about 120 km. (It)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. II. Make questions for the underlined parts.

1. Most of my classmates go to school by bicycle.

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2. It is about three kilometres from my house to the nearest town.

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3. The students are leaning road signs in the schoolyard.

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4. There are often traffic jams in the city centre in the rush hour.

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5. My father used to go fishing in the pond near the woods.

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6. Trung usually rides his motorbike very carefully.

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III. Write the sentences using the words and phrases given.

1. We/ used/ school / foot.-> .....................................................................................................................

2. It /about / 30 km/ my town/ Ha Long Bay/ -> …………………………………………………..........

3. My family/ used/ go / holiday / seaside / summer/.

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4. How/ long / it / take/ you/ Ha Noi / Sa Pa/?

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5. There / used / be / a factory / town centre / but/ it / move/ the/ suburbs/.

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6. You/ must / learn / about / road safety/ before/ riding/ your/ bike/ road/.

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IV. Write a paragraph about traffic problems in your city/ your town (from 80 to 100 words)

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C. WRITING

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about

I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (It)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang? (how)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. There wasn't much traffic when I was small. (used to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau is about 120 km. (It)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. II. Make questions for the underlined parts.

1. Most of my classmates go to school by bicycle.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. It is about three kilometres from my house to the nearest town.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. The students are leaning road signs in the schoolyard.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. There are often traffic jams in the city centre in the rush hour.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. My father used to go fishing in the pond near the woods.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Trung usually rides his motorbike very carefully.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

III. Write the sentences using the words and phrases given.

1. We/ used/ school / foot.-> .....................................................................................................................

2. It /about / 30 km/ my town/ Ha Long Bay/ -> …………………………………………………..........

3. My family/ used/ go / holiday / seaside / summer/.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. How/ long / it / take/ you/ Ha Noi / Sa Pa/?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. There / used / be / a factory / town centre / but/ it / move/ the/ suburbs/.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. You/ must / learn / about / road safety/ before/ riding/ your/ bike/ road/.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

IV. Write a paragraph about traffic problems in your city/ your town (from 80 to 100 words)

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1. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.

1. He uses all this free time to look after his garden. (spends)

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2. He likes to listen to pop music than to watch TV after school. (prefers)

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3. Making crafts or collecting things like stamps and coins are very interesting. (It’s)

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4. We usually visit museums when we have leisure time. (enjoy)

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5. I don’t like to get up early and prepare breakfast in the cold winter days. (hate)