Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first one.
A man phoned and asked for you. He spoke with a foreign accent.
The man...
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
1. He is talking to the girl with long hair. (talked)
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2. “You had better go to see the doctor immediately,” Jone said. (should)
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3. She liked Paris very little and Rome less.(worse)
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4. I called my uncle for some advice. (was)
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5. He used to get up very late. (habit)
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6. Someone is going to repair my TV tomorrow. (have)
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7. People say that he beats his wife. (said)
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8. I would love to live in Paris for a year. (If only)
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9. “ You stole the jewels!” the Inspector said to him. (accused)
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10. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed. (point)
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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 __________________________________________________________
1. No one in the school plays guitar better than you
2. He forgot everything and so did I
3. Students don't have to wear school uniforms at all times
4. Avoid frying food which can be grilled
5. If she is lucky, she will win the cookery competition
6. I have never seen him before
7. I have studied English for 3 years
8. I last saw him when I left school
9. It has rained for 2 days
10. She is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen
Part 1: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the one printed before it. (5 points)
1. They could easily win the game.
They have...........................................................................................................
2. Bob needs to clean his car.
It’s high...........................................................................................................
3. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.
I can’t...........................................................................................................
4. I just can’t wait for the Christmas holidays!
I am...........................................................................................................
5. People say swimming is good exercise for your back.
Swimming ...........................................................................................................
Part 1: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the one printed before it. (5 points)
1. They could easily win the game.
They have........................ have every/a good chance of winning the game....................................................................................
2. Bob needs to clean his car.
It’s high................time bob cleaned his car...........................................................................................
3. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.
I can’t..................................... help laughing when he starts singing.......................................................................
4. I just can’t wait for the Christmas holidays!
I am............................looking forward to the Christmas holidays!...............................................................................
5. People say swimming is good exercise for your back.
Swimming ........................................is said to be good exercise for your back....................................................................
Part 2: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as SIMILAR in meaning as possible to the original one. (10 points)
1. We advised customers to buy their tickets in advance.
Customers __________________________________________________________.
2. It was almost dark when we got home.
Not until it __________________________________________________________.
3. You’ve got to decide what course to take.
It’s time ____________________________________________________________.
4. We haven’t been to Hoi An before.
This is the __________________________________________________________.
5. The weather in the north is wetter than in the south.
The weather in the south _______________________________________________.
1. We advised customers to buy their tickets in advance.
Customers __________________were advised to buy their tickets in advance________________________________________.
2. It was almost dark when we got home.
Not until it ___________was almost dark did we get home_______________________________________________.
3. You’ve got to decide what course to take.
It’s time _________________you decided what course to take___________________________________________.
4. We haven’t been to Hoi An before.
This is the ______________first time we have been to HA ____________________________________________.
5. The weather in the north is wetter than in the south.
The weather in the south ___________is not as wet as the weather in the north____________________________________.
lV. WRITING (25 marks)
Part 1: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the one printed before it. (5 points)
1. They could easily win the game.
They have...........................................................................................................
2. Bob needs to clean his car.
It’s high...........................................................................................................
3. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.
I can’t...........................................................................................................
4. I just can’t wait for the Christmas holidays!
I am...........................................................................................................
5. People say swimming is good exercise for your back.
Swimming ...........................................................................................................
1. They could easily win the game.
They have......a good chance of winning the game.....................................................................................................
2. Bob needs to clean his car.
It’s high.........time Bob cleaned his car..................................................................................................
3. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.
I can’t.....have laughed when he starts singing.......................................................................................................
4. I just can’t wait for the Christmas holidays!
I am......looking forward to the Christmas holidays! .....................................................................................................
5. People say swimming is good exercise for your back.
Swimming .........is said to be good exercise for your back..............................................................................................
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
1.“You had better go to see the doctor immediately,” Jone said. (should)
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2.I called my uncle for some advice. (was)
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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
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82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV. UNTIL
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83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH
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84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER
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85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED
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81. How interesting the book is! WHAT
…………What an interesting book…………………………………………………………………………………..
82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV. UNTIL
………Don't watch TV until you finish eating……………………………………………………………………………………..
83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH
………Although she was tired, she managed to finish her work ……………………………………………………………………………………..
84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER
…My brother is better at learning English than me…………………………………………………………………………………………..
85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED
Tony isn't interested in roller-skating ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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 ______________________________________.
FINISH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT IS AS SIMILAR AS POSSIBLE IN MEANING TO THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE.
1. When did you ride a bicycle?
=> How long _______________________________________________?
2. When did you buy this new smartphone?
=> How long _______________________________________________?
1. How long ago did you ride a bicycle?
2. How long ago did you buy this new smartphone?
1 .......... have you ridden a bicycle?
2 ...... have you bought this new smartphone?
1. How long ago did you ride a bicycle?
2. How long ago did you buy this new smartphone?
-> Cấu trúc: How long + did + S + Vinf + O..?