Part I. Complete each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it. Use the word given in CAPITALS (if provided).(10 points)

1.   The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

Each  _______________________________________            .

2.   The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than The Atlantic.

The average _______________________________

 3.  The result of the match was never in doubt.

At no       ________________________________

4.   Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating him. (BUT)

_______________________________   , she would not be dating him.

5.   By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. (HAPPENED)

I _________________in that town when the earthquake started

Part 2:

                            GOOD AT LANGUAGES

At school, Sarah Biggs says she was very bad (0)           at         languages. Now she speaks English, Spanish  and  Italian  and works (1)                      _ a bilingual secretary in a travel company in

England. (2)                         several foreign languages at work is not easy, but for Sarah, and other multi-lingual secretaries like her, it is all standard practice.

Sarah comes from Spain, (3)                          she attended school and college. But it was time spent abroad after college that encouraged her interest in languages.

In her job, Sarah has a great deal more responsibility than the title of secretary would suggest. She stresses the importance  of (4)                         fluent in Spanish because part of her job is dealing (5)                               customers  from  Latin  America.  (6)                           such clients come from abroad, she has to translate everything they say into English. She is given (7)                          time for preparation at all, so this aspect of her job is one of the (8)                       _ difficult.

It is important for Sarah to be up-to-date with changes (9)      her own language, so she reads Spanish newspapers and books looking for new additions to her vocabulary. Sarah says she (10)       not give up this job even if they offered her a better salary in another company

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Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.

    → Were you______________________________________________________

2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.

    → I do not feel____________________________________________________

3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.

    → However______________________________________________________

4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.

    → The boss______________________________________________________

5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.

    → Despite the fact_________________________________________________

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

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)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2 points)

1.  If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out.

-> Unless …………………………………………………………………………….

2. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.

-> In case…………………………………………………………………..................

3. I now regret spending too much money on clothes.

-> I wish …..………………………………………………………………………….

4. You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away. 

-> You shouldn’t .…………………………………………………………………….

  5. “I must see the manager! ” he cried. 

 -> He insisted ………………………………………………………………………..

  6. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.

    -> Only …………………………………………………………………..…………..

  7.  It’s Peter’s job to look after his little brother. (responsible)

->  Peter ………………………….…………………………………………………..

  8. Their car is Japanese. It is big and white.

->  They have ……..…………………………………………………………………..

  9. Couldn’t you take a bus to the station this morning?

  -> Wasn’t  ………………………………………………………………………….?

10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.

  -> Enormous effort.......................................................................................................

Part II. Use suggestions to make complete sentences. Make any changes necessary. You can add more words but cannot omit the given words. (1point):

1. famed city / organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/ Sydney International Food Festival/ october/.

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

2. A hundred years ago / people / all / world / live/ different/ how/ now/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

3. Smart boards/ help/ students/ use/ fingers/ write directly/ them/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

4. All gases/ most liquids/ solids/ expand/ heat/.

………………………………..…………………………………………………………

5. The fossilized/ remain/ a type/ camel/ no longer/ a dog/ find/ Bed Lands/ South Dakota.

………………………..…………………………………………………………………

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.                   

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem.      (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well.                      (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course.               (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course.

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim.           (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy.          (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students.          (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.             (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote.                     (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

    1. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are tired.

            The more ………………………………………………………………..……….…………………….

    2. I was strongly determined to take my stdy seriously next semester.

        I had………………………………………………………..……….……………………...

    3. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours.       

             It ……………………………………………………………………………………………

    4. " You are cheating", said Carol to June.

        Carol accused ……………………………………………………………………............

    5. Thank to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man.

       Had ……………………………………………………………………….…………...………

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points) 

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job. 

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course. 

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

TEST 1:

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

      He needn't

2. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

      Despite ________________________________________________________________________

3.It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

     We find ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

     Only when ____________________________________________________________________________

5.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.    

     Rather ________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1.                              You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)

2.                              You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)

_________________________________________________________________________________

3.                              We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)

_________________________________________________________________________________

4.                              We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)

__________________________________________________________________________________

5.                              To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)

TEST 2:

I. Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (15pts)

1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

What……………………………………………….

2. He got over his operation very quickly.

He made a…………………………………………

3. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk.

All but……………………………………………..

4. The writer’s writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language. There…………………………………………………………….

5. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.

As soon as…………………………………………………….

6. He deals calmly with everything. (stride)

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

7. Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations. (effect)

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

8. Being her only niece, Mary is very precious to her. (apple)

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

9. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. (hand)

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

10. John and she arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same time. (coincided)

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

TEST 3:

I. Write the sentence beginning with the word(s) given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one(20points)

1.While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

→ Despite my                                                                                                            .

2.I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.

→ Only when                                                                                                            .

3.Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.

→ Nobody took                                                                                                        .

4.We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

→ Regardless                                                                                                             .

5.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.

→ I whiled                                                                                                                 .

6.  The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

→Each ______________________________________________________.

7. They tried hard so that they would pass the exam.

→With _______________________________________________________.

8. On his way home Terry had an unfortunate accident .

→Terry met    _________________________________________________.

9.The Pacific Ocean is  averagely deeper than the Atlantic.

→The average _________________________________________________.

10.Peter said “I wish I were in your place”.                                                  

→ Peter said ___________________________________________________.

TEST 4:

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts)

1. Imagining our life without music is difficult.

àIt………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.

àThe exam paper may……………………………………………………………………

3. They are servicing my car tomorrow.

àI’m…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

àThere is no………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Maria burst into tears when she heard the bad news.

àMaria broke ………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (10 pts)

1. The rain was coming down in torrents.                                                                   ( cats)

à………………………………………………………………………………………...........

2. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.                             ( prevented)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the tube.                                                              ( ban)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.                                                            ( common)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………....

5. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent.       ( terms)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………….

TEST 5:

Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways.

     The film bears ...................................................................................................................................

2. They believe that Oliver failed his exam because he was nervous.

     Oliver’s failure ..................................................................................................................................

3.  He imitated George Bush and other politicians in a humorous way.

He took  .................................................................................................................................................

4. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

    Deprived.............................................................................................................................................

5. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.

    The statement boils………………………………………………………………………….       

Part II: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. Turn off all switches before leaving the room. (must)

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

2.  “Would you like to go with me to the market, Mai?”-  Ha said  (invited)

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

3. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. (worse)

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

4. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. (by)

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

5. I never intended to go to the meeting. (intention)

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

XII. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 points)

1. We spent five hours getting to London.

_ It took ___________________________________________________

2. He enjoys playing chess in his free time.

_ Playing_______________________________________________

3. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An?

_ Is ______________________________________________________?

4. Has anyone told you about it yet?

_ Have you ________________________________________________?

5. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.

_ In the past my hair used _____________________________________

6. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.

_ If you are _________________________________________________

7. What is the price of the bicycle?

_ How much _______________________________________________?

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

_ No one ___________________________________________________

9. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

_ Because __________________________________________________

10. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

_ In spite of__________________________________________________  

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