VI. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible In meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, which must not be altered in any way.

1. You really ought to find a steady job. HIGH

2. The only weapons the soldiers had were old-fashioned rifles. MEANS

3. Second-hand cars are never a good buy. TIME

4. No obstacle was allowed to stand in the way of the director’s new project.  SWEPT

5. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties.  GO INTO

6. If you wish to complain, you must write a letter. WRITING

7. You don’t seem very well. Take a few days’ holiday. RUN

8. We should abolish all these antiquated customs. DONE

9. You can’t prevent children from getting colds in winter. SUSCEPTIBLE

10. There’s an office party on Friday. Why don’t you come?  FANCY

I. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given in brackets. (5ms)

1. The children will go swimming if it is sunny. (won’t)

Unless ……………………………………………………………………… swimming

2. You got lost because you didn’t do what I told you. (followed)

If ……………………………………………………………………………… got lost.

3. They had to cancel the flight because of the horrible storm. (canceled)

The ……………………………………………………………………………… storm.

4. You won’t have to go to the meeting tomorrow. (necessary)

It will ……………………………………………………………………. tomorrow.

5. How long was your flight from Hanoi to Bangkok? (take)

How …………………………………………………………………………Bangkok?

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)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

I. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given in brackets. (5ms)

96. May I borrow your calculator? (MIND)

Would  …………………………………………………………………………………………….

97. Joe couldn’t take part in the race because she got an accident. (PREVENT)

The accident .......................................................................... ………………..

98. My parents were always telling me what to do when I was a child. (TOLD)

I  …………….………………………………………………………………………….

99. I regret giving Dennis my phone number. (NOT)

I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………..

100. The sea isn’t warm enough to swim in at the beginning of April.  (TOO)

The sea  ………….…………………………………………………………………………

III. 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’d rather you didn’t use the office phone.                                                     MIND

-  Would you..................................................the office phone.

2. The early train is scheduled to arrive in London at 10 o'clock.                   ARRIVES

- The early train ............................................... at 10 o'clock.      

3.  Lucy, does the hairdresser style your hair every month?                            HAVE

- Lucy, ............................................... styled every month?                                       

4. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags.       IF

- If I ……………………………… these plastic carrier bags.

5. It snows heavily, so we can’t go camping as planned                                                COULD

- Unless it ........................................... camping as planned         

PART C: WRITING
Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or write as directed
1.The policeman received an award for excellent service. He is a friend of mine (use relative clause)
The............................
2.My pronunciation is bad because I don’t practice more often.
If..............................
3.I watched a gripping film about marriage and family on TV last night
The............................
4.Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages (rusty)
Nam............................
5. I bought a book yesterday. The book is about the story of Tam and Cam.
The book......................

X. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new 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 word.

96. I am expecting to be promoted soon ( BANKING )97. I found swimming easy ( NATURALLY )98. Organic vegetables are said to be healthy ( WONDERS )99. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to hepl me out ( TEETH )100. That movie star used to have lots of fans , but recently he has becom unattractive ( TOUCH )