Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 6. It is true that generally parents would like their children attend college, especially if                                               they have gone to college themselves.                                                             7. Pass a driver’s test is a necessary requirement for all people wishing to drive a                                motor vehicle. 8. From childhood Picasso showed a strong interest to paint that remained with him throughout his life. 9. They have so many children that they can’t afford sending them all to university. 10. I got to the office late this morning because I had trouble to get my car started.

X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. It’s a long time since I last went to a football match.

→ I haven^’t ____________________________________________________________

2. That man used to work with me when I lived in Phu Tho province.

→ That’s the man ________________________________________________________

3.  Peter is poor, but he usually helps the handicapped.

→ Poor_______________________________________________________________________

4. John is sick because he doesn’t take his doctor’s advice.

→ Were_______________________________________________________________________

5. “What you have cooked is the best  in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.

→ John said ____________________________________________________________________

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1. We haven’t been to our hometown for many years.

® The last time we ............................................................. was many years ago.

2. Your 18^th birthday party was the last time I really enjoyed myself.

® I ...................................................................... since your 18^th birthday party.

3. It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.

® My father ..................................................................... for nearly 20 years

4. James went to Scotland last Friday and is still there.

® James ........................................................................... to Scotland since Friday.

 5. When did you learn to play the piano?

® How long is it ............................................................ to play the piano?

6. The last time I spoke French was when we were in Canada.

® I haven’t ................................................................................... we were in Canada.

7. You haven’t redecorated our  rooms for a year.

® It’s ..................................................................................... our rooms.

8. I started looking for my keys an hour ago and I’m still looking.

® I ................................................................................ my keys for an hour.

9. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant before.

® This is .................................................................... a Chinese restaurant.

10. My father gave up smoking three months ago.

 ® My father  ……………………………………………… for three months.

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

81. The lights failed the moment they began work.

Hardly ..............................................................................................................

82. What should one do in such cases?

What should ................................................................................................ ?

83. The secretary didn't reply me for ten days. ,

No reply from ................................................................................................

84. The policeman’s prejudice against foreigners could not be recorded in the official files.

The feet that ............................................................................

85. "Try to go to bed earlier;” the doctor said to Mrs White.

The doctor suggested ..................................................................... 

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.

86. The total came to just under $4,000. (WORKED)

87. A treaty will very probably be signed soon. (ALL)

88. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)

89. Have a look at this picture; it may help you to remember something. (JOG)

90. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.   I'm sure they didn't plan this project.

=> They can't ...........................................................................................

2.   People say he was dismissed last week.

=> He..........................................................................................

3.   "I'm sorry I missed the appointment with the doctor this morning." he said.

=> He apologised ..................................................................................................

4.   Why don't you do your homework before going to class?

=> If I ..................................................................................................

5.   This motorbike is cheaper than I thought I would be.

=> This motorbike is not....................................................................................

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D. WRITING

I. Rewrite 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. An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper.

→ Their engagement..................................................................................................................

2. The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.

→ Hardly..........................................................................................................................................

3. Allan regretted asking Arthur to lend him £20.

→ Allan wished.............................................................................................................................

4. Parking is not permitted here.

→ You aren’t..................................................................................................................................

5. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.

→ “Which ......................................................................................................................................”

6. If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.

→ But...............................................................................................................................................

7. It was so late that nothing could be done.

→ It was too...................................................................................................................................

8. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.

→ Much...........................................................................................................................................

9. That meal was excellent!

→ What...........................................................................................................................................

10. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.

→ I’d sooner.................................................................................................................................

Writing. Use the following prompts to write the perfect sentences. (2.0 pts)

Dear Nam,

1. school year / going / come / end

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2. I / look / forward / summer holiday

..................................................................................................................................................

3. this occasion / I / go / your country

..................................................................................................................................................

4. I / intend / stay / your house / two weeks

..................................................................................................................................................

5. I / hope / your parents / kind / provide / food / accommodation

..................................................................................................................................................

6. this opportunity / amuse / heartily

..................................................................................................................................................

7. first day / morning / long walk / country

..................................................................................................................................................

8. and / evening / swim / river

..................................................................................................................................................

9. following days / help / parents / farm work

..................................................................................................................................................

10. give / regards / everybody

..................................................................................................................................................

Affectionately yours

Exercise 4 (NC): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.     The cashier was made to hand over the money.

The robbers…………………………………………………………………………...

2.     “I hate to be criticised by non-professionals,” the film star said.

The film star objected…………………………………………………………………

3.     Someoen stole Jeff’s car two days ago.

Jeff …………………………………………………………………………………...

4.     We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: it was being painted.

We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: she………………………………………………........

5.     We expect the company will become profitable in the coming years.

Thecompany ………………………………………………………………………....

6.     The police believe that nobody was hurt in the accident.

Nobody ………………………………………………………………………………

7.     It is common knowledge that Joe has been in prison several times.

Joe is known …………………………………………………………………………

8.     People saw that man rush out of the bank after the robbery.

That man …...………………………………………………………………………...

9.     A  lot of lies were told to me by the secretary.

The secretary …………………………………………………………………………

C. WRITING:

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before. (1.0 point)

1. It is a pity that I can’t come to your birthday party tonight

I wish _______________________________________________________________

2. “ I live with my family in this city,” the girl said.

The girl said __________________________________________________________

3. Nobody has watered the trees since last Friday.

The trees ___________________________________________________________­__

4. Jack spent two hours painting the windows yesterday.

It took _______________________________________________________________

5. Jane doesn’t know Tim’s phone number, so she can’t call him.

If Jane ______________________________________________________________­

6. My parents will sell the house in the country.

The house in the country _______________________________________________

7. I'm sorry David cannot be in Hue for the festival.

I wish ______________________________________________________________

8. If the man doesn't arrive, we will start the conference without him.

Unless _____________________________________________________________

9. My boyfriend is now in the hospital. He was injured in the accident.

My boyfriend, who ____________________________________________________

10. "I'm working in a restaurant", she said

She said that _________________________________________________________

11. My sister will continue studying English when he graduates in law.

My sister will go ______________________________________________________

12. Nga said: "I am going to visit my grandmother next weekend."

Nga said that  ________________________________________________________

13. The doctor is working at Bach Mai hospital. You met him yesterday.

The doctor whom ______________________________________________________

14. Someone has stolen the picture

The picture ___________________________________________________________

15. In spite of her sickness, Mary insisted on going to work.

Although _____________________________________________________________

II.  Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given (1point)

1.  My /brother/ enjoy / play/ football.

_____________________________________________________________________

2.  I/ know/ him/ since/ we/ be/ primary students/.

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3. If today/ Sunday, I/ go / fish/ brother/.

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4. It/ take/ me/ three hours/ get/ house/ tidy/ yesterday/.

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5. You/ should/ apologize/ her/ not/ attend/ wedding/.

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