Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (15 pts)

Question 1:  In all likelihood, the Olympics will be a huge success. 

=> The Olympics is __________________________________________________________

Question 2:  No one I have known can run as fast as Peterson does.

=> I have never ______________________________________________________________

Question 3:  When did you buy this car?

=> How long have ___________________________________________________________ ?

Question 4:  Right after finishing the project, we got the bonus from our boss.

=> We had no sooner _________________________________________________________

Question 5:  The last time we saw our relatives was 5 years ago.

=> We haven’t ______________________________________________________________

Question 6:  He can’t get the job because he isn’t good at English.

=> If he ____________________________________________________________________

Question 7:  I have never read such a romantic story.

=> This is __________________________________________________________________

Question 8:  Harry left before we reached the hotel.

=> By the time ______________________________________________________________

Question 9:  He will possibly be late for the interview due to traffic jam.

=> In no ___________________________________________________________________  

Question 10: They came into the room in the middle of my speech.

=> When I __________________________________________________________________

Question 11: I have never read such a thrilling book as this.

=> All the books _____________________________________________________________

Question 12: He no longer smokes in front of his children.

=> He used _________________________________________________________________

Question 13: The last time we ate out in a fancy restaurant was 2 weeks ago.

=> It has been _______________________________________________________________

Question 14: I spent two weeks learning how to drive a car.

=> It took me _______________________________________________________________

Question 15: Winnie is the smartest kid I have ever known.

=> Winnie is smarter _________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________.

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

1.    Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

à Despite his…………………………………………………………………….……………

2.    She knows a lot more about it than I do.

à I don’t know…………………………………………………………………………………

3.    That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

à  It is such……………………………………………………………………………………

4.    “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.

à She reminded…………………………………………………...…………………………

5.    It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.

à This work……………………………………………………………………………………

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I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.Write your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts)

1. Since Sue left for Glasgow, nobody has seen anything of her. = Nothing

2. If you apply now, there's a good chance you would get the job. = Were

3. It is extremely unfair that no witnesses were questioned. = The fact

4. All that trouble I went to wasn't necessary in the end. = I needn't

5. The house was collapsed because of faulty building work.= It was

6. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice. =It

7. They didn't pass the final exam because of their laziness.= If they

8. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee. = Swearing at the referee earned

9. "You are not allowed to smoke in your room, Dick." said his mother. = Dick's mother forbade

10. Don't waste your time phoning Caroline - she's away. = There's

II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (5 pts)

1. The start of the debate is scheduled for six. (due)

2. Paul went to see the bank manager about getting a loan. (view)

3. The footballer ignored his coach's advice. (attention)

4. People believe that the robber escaped to a foreign country. (to)

5. John isn't feeling very well today. (weather)

III. Use the suggested sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences. You can make some changes if necessary. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (5 pts)

1. I no intention/come/ terrible place/ again.

2. high time/ you/rid/all/ old clothes.

3. No sooner/ I/ tell /her /news/burst out/ cry.

4. Tom/fail/give/ satisfactory reasons/ his absence/ school yesterday.

5. She/ get on/ most people/ work.

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

 There is a river and a big lake in my village.

à My village __________________________________________________.

2.       Please don’t smoke in the kitchen.

à Would you mind _____________________________________________?

Air travel is faster than any other kinds of transport.

à Air travel is the ______________________________________________.

She is very pleased to see her grandparents soon.

à She is looking _______________________________________________.

Where is the nearest post office?

à Could you __________________________________________________?

Use the words to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in

     meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given words. 

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)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

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

81. How interesting the book is! WHAT

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV.  UNTIL

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED

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