I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other words as necessary.

1. Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.

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2. Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.

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3. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.

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4. Going into the lift alone is afraid.

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5. Following the instructions carefully is important for all of us.

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6. Being able to build the country into a powerful one is certain.

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7. Speaking English with the foreigners is confident.

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8. Showing us the way to train station was kind of them.

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9. Using a long stick to get some fruits was very clever of him.

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10. Finding a parking space in the city centre is not easy for you.

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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.

1. What a great party!

=> How ______________________________________.

2. He couldn't go to school because of his illness.

=> Because he  ______________________________________.

3. Learning a foreign language is not easy.

=> It ______________________________________.

4. How heavy is the chicken?

=> What ______________________________________.

10. Most school-leavers have the ______________ to go to work because they want to live independently. (keen)

IV. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences :

1. The store was opened in 1932 by John.

® John _______________________________________

2. We can avoid waiting by booking the tickets in advance.

® If __________________________________________

3. The teacher asked me whether I had any books.

® “Do ________________________________________

4. “I like films, books and music” Mike replied.

® Mike said that ________________________________

5. It took Jane  three hours to sort out her stamps.

® Jane spent ___________________________________

6. That scientific discovery was so important that it has affected every man’s way of life.

® That was such ________________________________

7. He was given a chance to stay on at this garage.

® They _______________________________________

8. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car.

® He _________________________________________

9. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.

® He was very proud of __________________________

10. We’ve never talked to an interesting person like you before.

® Never before _________________________________

11. They cancelled the flight because it was foggy.

® Because of __________________________________

12. Because the traffic is heavy, I sometimes come to my office late.

® Because of __________________________________

13. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.

® I wish ______________________________________

14. You’d better put your money in the bank.

® I advise _____________________________________

15. He prefers golf to tennis.

® He’d rather __________________________________

16. It is necessary to master English.

® Mastering ___________________________________

17. He spent two hours writing the essay.

® It took ______________________________________

18. He is too young to ride a motorbike.

® He isn’t _____________________________________

19. The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs.

 The bag was too ______________________________

20. He expects to hear from her as soon as possible.

® He is looking forward___________________________

XIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (5 pts)
1. There aren’t any traffic jams in Bac Giang City any more.
=> There …………………………………………………………………………………… ………….
2. Do you like hanging out with friends in your free time?
=> You ………………………………………………………………………………………………...?
3. My dress is violet, Laura’s is violet.
=> My dress ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. This is the first time I’ve ever seen such a beautiful lady.
=> She is………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Barron moved to Liverpool when he graduated from university.
=> Barron ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
6. I find it interesting to listen to folk music.
=> I’m………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. If you think carefully, you can do this task easily.
=> Should ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. He tried his best; however, he didn’t succeed.
=> Although …………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Lan’s parents used to take her to the zoo.
=> Lan ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………
10. Mr Smiths is a slower and more fascinating speaker than Mr Bush.
=> Mr Smiths ………………………………………………………………………………… ……….
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XIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (5 pts)
1. There aren’t any traffic jams in Bac Giang City any more.
=> There …………………………………………………………………………………… ………….
2. Do you like hanging out with friends in your free time?
=> You ………………………………………………………………………………………………...?
3. My dress is violet, Laura’s is violet.
=> My dress ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. This is the first time I’ve ever seen such a beautiful lady.
=> She is………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Barron moved to Liverpool when he graduated from university.
=> Barron ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
6. I find it interesting to listen to folk music.
=> I’m………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. If you think carefully, you can do this task easily.
=> Should ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. He tried his best; however, he didn’t succeed.
=> Although …………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Lan’s parents used to take her to the zoo.
=> Lan ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………
10. Mr Smiths is a slower and more fascinating speaker than Mr Bush.
=> Mr Smiths ………………………………………………………………………………… ……….
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 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. (1 p)

1. You’re the best guitarist in the school.

No one ________________________________________________________

2. He didn’t remember anything about it, and I didn’t, either.

He forgot__________________________________________________________

3. School uniforms don’t have to be worn at all times.

Students _________________________________________________________

4. Don’t fry food which can be grilled.

Avoid_____________________________________________________________

5. With luck, she will win the cookery competition.

If ______________________________________________________________

6. This is the first time I have seen him.

I have never _____________________________________________________

7. I started studying English 3 years ago.

I have __________________________________________________________

8. I haven't seen him since I left school.

I last ___________________________________________________________

9. It started raining two days ago.

It has ___________________________________________________________

10. I have never seen such a beautiful girl before.

She is __________________________________________________________

IX. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1.     The house was so old that it needed repairing.

=>It was such ____________________________________________________________.

2.     She couldn’t come to my birthday party because she was busy.

=>She was busy __________________________________________________________.

3.     It took Mai five hours to go to the seaside last week.

=>Mai spent _____________________________________________________________.

4.     She always gets up early in the morning and she is used to it.

=>She’s used____________________________________________________________.

5.     He speaks too quickly for me to understand.

=> He doesn’t speak_______________________________________________________.