Question 33: My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.

My sister has learned English since she was six years old.

Question 34: I found the film rather boring.

I was bored with the film

Question 35: “Let’s have a pinic next Sunday,” Maria said.

Maria suggested having a pinic the next Sunday,

Question 36: People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.

The wanted man is believed to be  living in New York

XI. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the words given.

1. Could I borrow some change for the telephone? (lend)

=>  Could you lend me some change for the telephone?

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1. My brother gets used to going to bed late.

2. Nobody can do this test because it is very difficult.

1. My brother gets used to going to bed late. (used to V-ing: dần quen với...)

Dịch : Anh trai tôi đã dần quen với việc đi ngủ muộn.

2. Nobody can do this test because it is difficult.

Dịch: Không ai có thể làm bài kiểm tra vì nó khó.

1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.

The distance between …………………………………………………

2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.

My mother used to live in a small town when she was a child.

3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

 Did you use to go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.

Although she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam.

5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.

Despite his age, he plays sports well.

1.      My sister has played the piano for five years.

My sister started playing the piano 5 years ago                                                                                                                       

2.      Our dog bit the postman.

The postman was bitten by our dog                                                                                                                             

3.      I’m sorry that I don’t know what to do about the problem.

I wish I knew what to do about the problem.                                                                                             

4.      Mary wrote her composition hours and hours ago.

It’s hours since Mary wrote her composition                                                                                                                       

5.      When I was a child we lived in Bristol.

We used to live in Bristol when I was a child                                                                                                                                   

6.      My friend won the race.

My friend was awarded the first prize of the race                                                                                                                           

7.      I would like you to help me move this table.

Do you mind helping me move this table?                                                                                                                             

8.      She’s sorry she can’t play the piano.

She wishes she could play the piano                                                                                                                                

9.      I don’t normally have coffee for breakfast.

I am not used to having coffee for breakfast.                                                                                                                             

10.  It was breakfast time when Susan rang.

I was having breakfast when Susan rang.                                                                                                                                          

11.  Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over two years.

Maryam and Lan have written to each other for over two years.                                                                                                   

12.  Lan took Maryam to Ben Thanh Market yesterday.

Maryam was taken to Ben Thanh Market by Lan yesterday                                                                                                                                     

13.  No other city in Malaysia is larger than Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia                                                                                                                       

14.  He learned to drive when he was eighteen.

He has learned to drive since he was eighteen.                                                                                                                                       

15.  My hometown doesn’t have any lakes.

There aren't any lakes in my hometown                                                                                                                                         

16.  Who does this hat belong to?

Whose's this hat                                                                                                                                       

17.  “Lan, would you like to come and visit me next summer?” Maryam asked.

Maryam invited Lan to come and visit her next summer                                                                                                                 

18.  Lan and Maryam went out. They wanted to have a drink.

Lan and Maryam went out to have a drink                                                                                                        

19.  I spent two hours doing my homework.

It took me 2 hours to do my homework.                                                                                                                                         

20.  English is a compulsory second language in all secondary schools in Malaysia.

Students have to study English as a compulsory second language in Malaysia.                                    

1. my sister started playing the piano five years ago 

2. the postman was bitten by our dog

3. i wish i knew that to do about the problem 

4. it's hours since mary last wrote her composition 

5. we used to live in Bristol when i was a child

6. my friend was the winner of the race 

7. do you mind helping me move this table ?

8. she wishes she could play the piano 

9. i am not used having coffee for breakfast 

10. i was having breakfast when susan rang 

11. Maryam and lan have written for over two years.

12. Maryam was taken to ben thanh market by lan yesterday.

13. kuala lumpur  is the city biggest than in malaysia 

14. he has learned to drive since he was eighteen.

There aren't any lakes in my hometown.

Whose hat is this? 

Maryam invited Lan to come and visit her the next summer.

Lan and Maryam went out to/in order to/so as to have a drink.

 It took me 2 hours to do my homework. 

Students have to study English as a compulsory second language in all secondary school in Malaysia.

D. WRITING

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

1.      My sister has played the piano for five years.

My sister started playing the piano five years ago.                                                                                                                       

2.      Our dog bit the postman.

The postman was bitten by our dog.                                                                                                                             

3.      I’m sorry that I don’t know what to do about the problem.

I wish I knew what to do about the problem.                                                                                                                                        

4.      Mary wrote her composition hours and hours ago.

It’s hours and hours since Mary last wrote her composition.                                                                                                                                   

5.      When I was a child we lived in Bristol.

We used to live in Bristol when I was a child.                                                                                                                                    

6.      My friend won the race.

My friend was the winner of the race.                                                                                                                           

7.      I would like you to help me move this table.

Do you mind helping me move this table?                                                                                                                            

8.      She’s sorry she can’t play the piano.

She wishes she could play the piano.                                                                                                                                

9.      I don’t normally have coffee for breakfast.

I am not used to having coffee for breakfast.                                                                                                                            

10.  It was breakfast time when Susan rang.

I was having breakfast when Susan rang.                                                                                                                                          

11.  Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over two years.

Maryam and Lan have written to each other for over two years.                                                                                                  

12.  Lan took Maryam to Ben Thanh Market yesterday.

Maryam was taken to Ben Thanh Market by Lan yesterday.​                                                                                                                                     

13.  No other city in Malaysia is larger than Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia.                                                                                                                       

14.  He learned to drive when he was eighteen.

He has learnt to drive since he was eighteen.                                                                                                                                       

15.  My hometown doesn’t have any lakes.

There aren't any lakes in my hometown.                                                                                                                                          

16.  Who does this hat belong to?

Whose hat is this?                                                                                                                                       

17.  “Lan, would you like to come and visit me next summer?” Maryam asked.

Maryam invited Lan to come and visit her the next summer.                                                                                                                 

18.  Lan and Maryam went out. They wanted to have a drink.

Lan and Maryam went out to have a drink.                                                                                                        

19.  I spent two hours doing my homework.

It took me two hours to do my homework.                                                                                                                                        

20.  English is a compulsory second language in all secondary schools in Malaysia.

Students have to study English as their second language in all secondary schools in Malaysia.                                                                           

1. There are thirty- five students in my class

2. The garden has many flowers and fruits

3. Does your school has a computer room?

4. You must do your homework

5. The Ho Chi Minh city is the most croweded city

6. The children enjoy watching dragon dance in the street at Tet