Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry” said John.

-> John suggested that__________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is so ________________________________________________.            

36. He doesn’t write me very often.

-> I wish__________________________________________.

37. The tidal wave last night was more disastrous than the one 3 years ago.
-> The tidal wave 3 years ago was not______________________________________________.

38. You can take any of the routes, it will take you about three hours to get there.

-> Whichever ______________________________________________.

X. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1,0 pt)

1. Students don’t  have to wear forage-caps on Monday mornings.

-> It isn’t ..........................................................................................................................

2. It is nearly ten years since I last saw her.

-> I have………………………………………………………………………………..

3. If we don’t save natural resouses, they will run out soon.

-> Unless we……………………………………………………………………………

4. Minh didn’t go to school last Saturday.

-> Minh was ………………………………..….…….…….

5. My mother spends two hours cooking a day.

-> It takes………………………………………………………………………………

Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2,0 pts)

1. Students don’t  have to wear forage-caps  on Monday mornings..

àIt isn’t ..........................................................................................................................

2. What sorts of job does Peter have?.

à What does ………………………………………………………….…………..

3.  How thick is the Great Wall of China?                                                                                                                                                       àWhat .........................................................................................................................?

4.We couldn’t drive fast because of the heavy rain.

→ The heavy rain ..................................................................................................

5. Because she was tired, she couldn’t finish her homework last night.

→ Because of............................................................................................................... .                      

6. He usually drinks coffee in the morning..

àHe is ......................................................................................................................................

7. He is the worst soccer player in his team.

→ No one...................................................................................................................................

8. Why don’t you pay attention to his words?

à I suggest.......................................................................................................?

9. We play tennis every Wednesday afternoon?.

à We play tennis once.........................................................................................

10. He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did you.

→ He forgot........................................................................................................................

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

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. “What about doing some reading every day, John” Sue said.

-> Sue suggested that __________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is not_______________________________________________.              

36. My younger brother isn’t studying hard for his exam.

-> I wish __________________________________________.

37. The seasonal festival this year is not as traditional as it used to be.
->  The seasonal festival used to be ________________________________________________.

38. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.

-> Impressed________________________________________________.

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.