Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)

1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.

→ He hates ………………………………………………………………..……………

2. I could finish the work early because he helped me

→ Thanks……………………………………………………………………………………………….

 à Thanks to his help, I could finish the work early.

3. It is supposed that the thief stole everything in the house.

→ The thief ……………………………………………………………………………

4. .  They knew little about the job of their choice.

→ Little ..........................................................................................................................

5. That girl is so intelligent that everyone loves her.

→ That is …………………………………………………………………………………

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

1. People said that he could swim across the river.

→ He was said_________________________________________________________.

2. Someone serviced his car last week.

→ He ________________________________________________________________.

3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.

→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.

4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.

→ The people_________________________________________________________.

5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

 → There is no_________________________________________________________.

6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.

 → If_________________________________________________________________.

7. He was punished because he behaved badly.

→ Because of __________________________________________________________.

8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .           

9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.

→ It was _____________________________________________________________.

10.  “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.

→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.

TEST 1:

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

      He needn't

2. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

      Despite ________________________________________________________________________

3.It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

     We find ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

     Only when ____________________________________________________________________________

5.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.    

     Rather ________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1.                              You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)

2.                              You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)

_________________________________________________________________________________

3.                              We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)

_________________________________________________________________________________

4.                              We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)

__________________________________________________________________________________

5.                              To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)

TEST 2:

I. Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (15pts)

1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

What……………………………………………….

2. He got over his operation very quickly.

He made a…………………………………………

3. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk.

All but……………………………………………..

4. The writer’s writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language. There…………………………………………………………….

5. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.

As soon as…………………………………………………….

6. He deals calmly with everything. (stride)

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

7. Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations. (effect)

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

8. Being her only niece, Mary is very precious to her. (apple)

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

9. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. (hand)

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

10. John and she arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same time. (coincided)

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

TEST 3:

I. Write the sentence beginning with the word(s) given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one(20points)

1.While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

→ Despite my                                                                                                            .

2.I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.

→ Only when                                                                                                            .

3.Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.

→ Nobody took                                                                                                        .

4.We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

→ Regardless                                                                                                             .

5.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.

→ I whiled                                                                                                                 .

6.  The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

→Each ______________________________________________________.

7. They tried hard so that they would pass the exam.

→With _______________________________________________________.

8. On his way home Terry had an unfortunate accident .

→Terry met    _________________________________________________.

9.The Pacific Ocean is  averagely deeper than the Atlantic.

→The average _________________________________________________.

10.Peter said “I wish I were in your place”.                                                  

→ Peter said ___________________________________________________.

TEST 4:

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts)

1. Imagining our life without music is difficult.

àIt………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.

àThe exam paper may……………………………………………………………………

3. They are servicing my car tomorrow.

àI’m…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

àThere is no………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Maria burst into tears when she heard the bad news.

àMaria broke ………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (10 pts)

1. The rain was coming down in torrents.                                                                   ( cats)

à………………………………………………………………………………………...........

2. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.                             ( prevented)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the tube.                                                              ( ban)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.                                                            ( common)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………....

5. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent.       ( terms)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………….

TEST 5:

Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways.

     The film bears ...................................................................................................................................

2. They believe that Oliver failed his exam because he was nervous.

     Oliver’s failure ..................................................................................................................................

3.  He imitated George Bush and other politicians in a humorous way.

He took  .................................................................................................................................................

4. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

    Deprived.............................................................................................................................................

5. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.

    The statement boils………………………………………………………………………….       

Part II: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. Turn off all switches before leaving the room. (must)

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

2.  “Would you like to go with me to the market, Mai?”-  Ha said  (invited)

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

3. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. (worse)

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

4. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. (by)

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

5. I never intended to go to the meeting. (intention)

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

I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence    printed before it. (10 pts)

1.       Although the weather was terrible we had a good time at the campsite.                                    

Despite__________________________________________________________________________________

2.       I regret telling him the news.

I wish ___________________________________________________________________________________

3.       'Don’t be late for the meeting tomorrow morning, Tim!” she said.

She told _________________________________________________________________________________

4.       The school I went to last year was better than this one.

This school _______________________________________________________________________________

5.       I’d rather you stayed home tonight than went out with those people.

I’d prefer_________________________________________________________________________________

6.       People think that Mr Smith took bribes from a mafia group.

Mr Smith _________________________________________________________________________________

7.       I’ve never seen such a long bridge before.

This _____________________________________________________________________________________

8.       Thanks to Paul’s encouragement, I finished the work so early.

If it ______________________________________________________________________________________

9.       How much does this camera cost?

What____________________________________________________________________________________

10.    The work is very hard and he can’t do it.

The work is too____________________________________________________________________________

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts)

86. Harry couldn’t afford this car.

This car was............................................................................... 

87. As my grandmother grows older, she becomes more intolerant.

The older.....................................................................    

88. On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter to my parents. When I ..............................................................................

894. It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.

The thief..............................................................................

90 . He ran so fast that nobody could catch up with him.

So………………………………………………………………………

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

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)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. She didn’t like literature and her sister didn’t either.
    Neither _____ _____________________________________________________________
2. I’ve never done such a difficult test.
    It  _______________________________________________________________________
3. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.
    If _______________________________________________________________________
4. The weather was so beautiful that we went swimming.
   It was ____________________________________________________________________
5. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
   I really wish _______________________________________________________________

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.                   

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

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem.      (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well.                      (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course.               (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course.

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim.           (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy.          (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students.          (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.             (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote.                     (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word given. (1.25 pts)

1. Is there a colorful picture in your room?                            (have)

-> Does ………………………………………………………………………………………………?

2. Peter is the best at English in his class.                              (good)

-> Nobody ..………………………………………………………………….................…………….

3. My hasn't played soccer for 3 years.                         (last)

-> My  ………….………………………………………………….…………...................………… .

4. He went to the movie theatre in an hour.                      (spent)

-> He ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

5. What is your brother’s favorite sport?                       (does)

-> Which ………………………………………………..…………………………….........…………?

6.Nam plays tennis better than Trung.                                  (as)

--> Trung doesn't....................................................................................................................................

7.If Tom doesn't study hard,he won't pass the final exam.  (studies)

-->Unless................................................................................................................................................

8.I began working for this company for 6 years.                  (have)

-->I.........................................................................................................................................................