Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
33. “My father is a doctor here”, my friend said.

---> My friend said ………………………

34. I am not as interested in football as you are.

---> You are ……………………….

35. They have just sent an ambulance to the school.

---> An ambulance .......................................

36. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.

---> My sister has ………………………………

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. I am going to the cinema with my friend this weekend to see the latest 60 Ocean Explore film. (in order that)

---> I am going ……………………………………….

38. It took me more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi. (spent)

→ I spent ……………………………………………

39. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)

---> We took ………………………………………

40. I do yoga three times a week, but my sister does it almost every day. (frequently)

---> My sister …………………………………..

Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

4. "I'm decorating the Christmas tree now.",Ms Hoa said.

→ Ms Hoa said (that)………………………

5. Vinh keeps using the computer.

→ Vinh is……………………………………………

6. It's a contest in which the participants have to speak English. → It's an………………………………………………

7. Because she wants to let fresh air in, she keeps the window open.

→ She keeps the window open so……………

WRITING: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the words given:

1. “Tom, you can’t smoke cigarettes here,” the boss said to Tom.

-> The boss prevented ……………..

2. “You copied your friend’s paper, Jack”, the teacher said.

-> The teacher accused ……………………..

3. “It’s very kind of you to help me use this computer software. Thank you.” John said to Paul.

-> John thanked ………………..

4. The boy said that he had lost his bicycle.

-> The boy admitted …………………

5. I’ve warned you not to go near that dog.

-> I’ve warned you against ……………………

6. “If I were you, I’d look for another job.”

-> I suggested ……………………….

7. She had to do the washing up but she didn’t.

-> She forgot ……………………

8. “Tan, I gave you 50,000 dong yesterday,” Pat said to Tan.

-> Pat insisted ……………………………..

9. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying a second-hand washing machine.

-> Mrs. Taylor wishes ………………………………….

10. “I have always wanted to be a pilot”, Paul said to you.

-> Paul has always dreamt......................................................

* Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. He said “Let’s go out for dinner!”
He suggested ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. People say that he is a great teacher.
It is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The Central Tower is the tallest building in this city.
No building in this city …………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It was raining hard. They could not work in the fields.
It was raining so …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. If you don’t rest yourself, you really will get sick or become exhausted.
Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the first one. 1. They say that he invented the digital camera. → It is said ............................................................... 2. I don't know more people. -->I wish .................................................................................................. 3. Shakespeare wrote many famous plays. → Many famous ........................................................ 4. My father waters this flower every morning. → This flower ...............................................................

* Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word(s) in capital.
1. Jan wasn’t late for his music lesson. (TIME)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I have a friend. Her mum is a volunteer worker. (WHOSE)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My aunt and uncle used to work in that company. (THAT’S)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We study an ancient Greek writer Homer in translation. (WHO)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Carol thought the accident was less serious than it was. (MORE)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. “I won’t open my present until my birthday,” Keith said. (PROMISED)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache. (IF)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Have you decided where you’re going for your holiday this year? (MIND)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. “Did anyone notice anything unusual?” asked the police officer. (WANTED)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I’m learning English because I want to get a good job when I finish my studies. (SO THAT)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………