Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown,so that the meaning remains the same Example:He wrote the letter in two hours It took him two hours to write the letter. 1.The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm everyday. The lion.. 2.We got lost because we didn't have a map. If we ... 3.I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather... 4.The bridge was số low thật the bus couldn't go under ít. It was.. 5.That was a silly thing to say What ... 6.we've run out of tea There.. 7.I last saw him when I was a student. I Haven't... 8.Susan was too ecited to sleep Susan was .. 9.Robert has not had a job for two years Robert has been... 10.She will complete the work only she is paid extra She will not...

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

1. It took my father half an hour to repair his car .

-> My father spent  half an hour reparing his car

2. The last time we visited Hanoi was two years ago.

It’s …

3. It’s nearly ten years since I saw my uncle.

I last ..

4. Practicing speaking English every day is good.

It ‘s …

5. She last wore that dress at her sister’s wedding.

She hasn’t…

6. When did you start working in that factory?

How long …

7. Minh last wrote to his friend five months ago .

Minh hasn’t…

8. My sister spent six hours making a new dress for herself.

It took..

9. I have never read such a romantic story.

This is …

10. It is expensive to buy clothes at this shop .

Buying …

Part 1- Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

33. Lan began to watch TV two hours ago.

=> Lan has…………………. …………………………………………two hours.

34. In the past, Nam often walked to school.

=> Nam used…………………………………………………………..in the past.

35. The book is more expensive than the dictionary.

=> The dictionary is not as………………… ……………………………the book.

36. She said to me: “ Can you clean the floor?”

=> She asked me…………………………………………………………the floor.

 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

Example: He wrote the letter in two hours.

It took him two hours to write the letter.

1. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.

The lions ................................................................................................................................

2. We got lost because we didn't have a map.

If we ........................................................................................................................................

3. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.

I would rather.........................................................................................................................

4. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.

It was .......................................................................................................................................

5. That was a silly thing to say.

What ........................................................................................................................................

6. We've run out of tea.

There........................................................................................................................................

7. I last saw him when I was a student.

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

8. Susan was too excited to sleep.

Susan was ...............................................................................................................................

9. Robert has not had a job for two years.

Robert has been .....................................................................................................................

10. She will complete the work only she is paid extra.

She will not ........................................................................................................................

 2 Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences.

1. All the students love the principal. He is very kind. (because of)

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

2. I have forgotten the tickets. I’m sorry for it. (having)

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

3. I saw it with my own eyes. I believed it. (if)

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

4. The house at the end of the street has been sold. It has been empty for years. (which)

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

5. It's a pity he doesn't take the doctor's advice. (wish)

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

D. WRITING (2 pts)

Part 1- Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

33. Lan began to watch TV two hours ago.

=> Lan has…………………. …………………………………………two hours.

34. In the past, Nam often walked to school.

=> Nam used…………………………………………………………..in the past.

35. The book is more expensive than the dictionary.

=> The dictionary is not as………………… ……………………………the book.

36. She said to me: “ Can you clean the floor?”

=> She asked me…………………………………………………………the floor.

Part 2– Now complete the sentences below to describe Hoa’s room.

      Dear Alice,

37. I am glad / tell / you  that I’m going / join / Y & Y Green Group.

      ……………………………………………………………………………………

38 . We / going / clean / streets/ weekends.

      ………………………………………………………………………………………

39. We/ also / planting / young trees / sell /  other schools

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

40. Write / me/ soon / tell me /  all your news..

      ……………………………………………………………………………………

      Love,

          Nga             

SECTION D: WRITING PART 1. Rewrite the following sentences in such another way which has the same meaning as the first sentence.

1.What an interesting film!

How .........?

2. It took me two hours to plan my next summer vacation..

I spent.......

3. How high is the Big Ben Clock Tower?

What.......?

4. He looks after the sick people.

He takes......

5. She cooks very well. She is good .....

6. Hoa is a hard student.

Hoa ......................................

7. You shouldnt make noise in hospital.

You'd better..........

Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same. 
 Câu 18. "You should study harder this semester", The teacher said.
 The teacher said ...............................................................................................
 Câu 19. I often went swimming when I was a child.   
  I used ........................................................................................................................ 
 Câu 20. "Please clean all the windows" Nam said to Nga.
 Nam told ……………………………………………………..……………..………

IV. Rewrite sentences (2.0 pts)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. Mary finished her essay in two hours.
→ It took ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Nancy hasn’t come here since 2010.
→ The last time…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My brother played games in four hours.
→ My brother spent ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Mary had gone before her friends arrived.
→ After ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
5. My sister wrote the letter in an hour.(Make a Wh-question for the underlined part)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Nam often walks to school. (Make a Wh-question for the underlined part)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………
7. My parents don’t let me stay out late. (Complete the sentence)
→ I am not
allowed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. She found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of the noise.(Complete the
sentence)
→She had……………………………..……………………………………………………………
 

Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

46. We have to clean the floor.

The …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

47. What do they hold this meeting for?

What is the ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

48. I wouldn’t tell the stranger the time if he asked me.

If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

49. I think no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris.

I think that Paris …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

50. I won’t be able to go on holiday if my parents don’t lend me the money.

Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………