Rewrite the following sentences as directed so that the meanings stay the same. (1.0 points)

1. “I live with my uncle and aunt in the suburbs”, said Nga.

=> Nga said_____________________________________________________

2. This story is more interesting than any other story that I have ever read.

=>This is ____________________________________________

3. We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is only 30 miles away. (using relative pronoun)

=> We _______________________________________________

4. He is performing well at school. He does not know what he will choose as his future career.

=> In spite of________________________________________________

5. The car breaks down so often because I don’t take good care of it.

=>Were _____________________________________________________________

. Rewrite the sentences so that their meanings stay the same, using the beginning given for each.

1. My hobby is collecting toy cars.

- I love ________________________________________________________________________

2. There are a few oranges in the kitchen.

- There aren’t ___________________________________________________________________

3. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

- Watching TV is ________________________________________________________________

4. When did you start your hobby?

- How long ____________________________________________________________________?

5. Mark has gained 5 kilos since he quit smoking.

- Mark has put ___________________________________________________________________

VIII. Rewrite these following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.(1.25 point)

1. People use too much fertilizer so lands are being spoiled. -> If .......................

2. “Why didn’t you put the wrapper in the dustbin?” she said to the boy. -> She asked the boy ....

3. They will widen the gate to let the cars run into the yard easily. -> The gate ............

4. The last time he visited Da Nang was five years ago. -> He hasn’t .......

5. Having a video conference at work is very useful for people. -> It’s .......

Exercise 10. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. Mai likes table tennis the most.

àMai’s favourite....................................................................................................

2.These are her shoes.

à These shoes........................................................................................................

3. What programme do you like best?

àWhat’s ................................................................................................................

4. My brother plays football very well.

àMy brother is ......................................................................................................

5. I spend a lot of time outdoors because I enjoy sports.

à I enjoy sports......................................................................................................

6. I haven’t visited my family since 2005.

à The last time.......................................................................................................