Question 37: I enjoy volunteer activities is one of my interest.

I’m interested in volunteer activities __________________________________________________

Question 38: How long is it since they bought the house?

 When did they buy the house ________________________________________________________

Question 39: We have donated books and clothes for ten years.

. We began donating books and clothes ten years ago________________________________________

11. The beauty of the city really impressed the tourists.
➔ The tourists were impressed by the beauty of the city.
12. The friendliness of the local people deeply impresses the tourists.
➔ The friendliness of the local people makes a good impression on the tourists.
13. The peaceful atmosphere outside the church really impressed me.
➔ I was really impressed by the peaceful atmosphere outside the church.
14. Her lovely smile makes a deep impression on me.
➔ I am deeply impressed by her lovely smile.
15. Her strong voice makes an impression on us.
➔ We are impressed by her strong voice.
1. Lan can’t visit Marym in Malaysia.
➔ I wish Lan could visit Marym in Malaysia.
2. They can’t return to their hometown.
➔ I wish they could return to their hometown.
3. The teacher can’t meet their students this month.
➔ I wish the teacher could meet their students this month.
4. She is very busy with her work.
➔ I wish she were not very busy with her work.
5. I am very tired of my school work.
➔ I wish I were not very tired of my school work.
6. The number of people who die of the covid-19 is increasing.
➔ I wish the number of people who die of the covid-19 were not increasing. 
7. She doesn’t understand the lesson.
➔ I wish she understood the lesson.
8. They don’t work hard enough for the exam.
➔ I wish they worked hard enough for the exam.
9. My alarm clock doesn’t go off exactly.
➔ I wish my alarm clock went off exactly.
10. The teacher gives us too much homework.
➔ I wish the teacher did not give us too much homework.
11. She doesn’t give us enough information.
➔ I wish she gave us enough information.
12. She doesn’t come early enough to catch the last bus.
➔ I wish she came early enough to catch the last bus.
13. The children don’t get up early enough for their lesson.
➔ I wish the children got up early enough for their lesson.
14. The patients don’t get enough vaccination.
➔ I wish the patients got enough vaccination.
15. The teacher doesn’t inform us about the lesson tomorrow.
➔ I wish the teacher informed us about the lesson tomorrow.
16. Mary doesn’t get in touch with me anymore.
➔ I wish Mary got in touch with me.
17. She doesn’t correspond with me.

➔ I wish she corresponded with me.

Rewrite:

1/ How long is it since they bought the house?

=> When did they buy the house?

2/ Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car

=> In spite of the broken leg, he managed to get out of the car

1. When did they buy the house?

2.In spite of the broken leg, he managed to get out of the car

Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same:

 The church was very old. It was built fifty years ago.

⇒ The church  which was built fifty years ago was very old

⇒ The church  which was built fifty years ago was very old

I)

1. I love this city! The sights of it make a deep impression on me. (impress)

2. Miss Hoa is very religious. She goes to church every morning. (religion)

3. My pen-pal and I have corresponded for over 2 years and we really enjoy our friendship. (friend)

4. The official religion of Malaysia is Islam. (office)

5. Like Vietnam, Malaysia is a tropical country. (tropie)

6. It's very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot.

7. The hospital building is divided into four sections.

8. Did he use to live in the country when he was young ? (used to)

9. Tam wishes his father were here now. (be)

10. He stayed up very late last night, didn't he ?

II)

1. They used to go swimming in the afternoon. (go)

2. He wishes he were a doctor. (be)

3. They haven't finished their work yet. (not finish)

1. I love this city! The sights of it make a deep impression on me. (impress)

2. Miss Hoa is very religious She goes to church every morning. (religion)

3. My pen-pal and I have corresponded for over 2 years and we really enjoy our friendship (friend)

4. The official religion of Malaysia is Islam. (office)

5. Like Vietnam, Malaysia is a tropical country. (tropie)

6. It's very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot.

7. The hospital building is divided into four sections.

8. Did he use to live in the country when he was young ? (used to)

9. Tam wishes his father was here now. (be)

10. He stayed up very late last night, didn't he?

II)

1. They used to go swimming in the afternoon. (go)

2. He wishes he was a doctor. (be)

3. They haven't finished their work yet. (not finish)

1. I have never read such a romantic story

=> This is the first time I have ever read such a romantic story.

2. We started cooking for the party four hours ago

=>We have cooked for the party for four hours.

3. How long is it since they bought the house?

=>When did they buy the house?

4. It’s years since we decorated this room

=>We haven’t decorated this room for years.

5. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months

=>It’s three months since she last was to the hairdresser.

6. I’ve never met such a famous person before

=>It’s the first time I have every met such a famous person.

7. They last visited me five years ago

They haven’t visited me for five years.

8. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years

The last time I was to Bristol 3 years ago.

9. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan

Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan.

10. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding

The last time Lucy wore that dress in Barbara’s wedding.

11. My sister has studied French for 2 years

My sister began studying French 2 years ago.

12. I have never seen such a mess in my life

It’s the first time I have ever seen such a mess in my life.

13. Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years

It’s 4 years since Robert and Catherine were married.

14. When did Catherine and Henry get engaged?

How long have Catherine and Henry got engaged?

15. I have never seen a dirtier-looking dog

It’s the first time I have ever seen a dirtier-looking dog.

16. Mary rang hours and hours ago

It’s hours and hours since Mary rang.

17. Tom is ill. He became ill three days ago

Tom has been ill for three days.

18. It’s 2 years since she left university

She has left university for 2 years.

19. I have never tasted such a delicious cake in my life

This is the first time I have ever tasted such a delicious cake in my life.

20. How long is it since you saw Mary?

When did you see Mary?

refer

1. This is the first time I have never read such a romantic story. 

2. we have cooked for the party for four hours.

3. When did they buy the house ?

4. We haven't decorated the house for years.

5. It's 3 month since i went to the hairdresser.

6. It's the first time i have met such a famous person.

7.They haven't visited me for 5 years.

8. The last time i went to Bristol was 3 years ago.

9. laurence last saw her sister when she left for Japan

10. The last time Lucy wore that dress was in Barbara's wedding.

11. My sister began studying French 2 years ago.

12. It's the first time i have such a mess in my life.

13. It's 4 years since Robert and catherine married.

14. How long have catherine and robert got engaged?

15. it's the dirtiest-looking dog i have ever seen.

16. it's hours and hours since mary rang.

17. Tom has been ill for 3 days.

18. She has left university for 2 years.

19. this is the first time i have tasted such a delicious cake in my life.

20. when did you see mary

1. I have never read such a romantic story

=> This is the first time I have read such a romantic story

2. We started cooking for the party four hours ago

=>We have cooked for the party for four hours 

3. How long is it since they bought the house?

=>When did they bought the house ?

4. It’s years since we decorated this room

=>We haven’t decorated this room for years

5. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months

=>It’s 3 months since she went to the hairdresser

6. I’ve never met such a famous person before

=>It’s the first time I have met such a famous person

7. They last visited me five years ago

They haven’t visited me for 5 years

8. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years

The last time I went to Bristol was 3 years ago

9. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan

Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan

10. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding

The last time Lucy worn that dress was at Barbara’s wedding

11. My sister has studied French for 2 years

My sister began studying French 2 years ago

12. I have never seen such a mess in my life

It’s the first time I have seen such a mess in my life

13. Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years

It’s 4 years since Robert and Catherine were married

14. When did Catherine and Henry get engaged?

How long is it since Catherine and Henry got engaged?

15. I have never seen a dirtier-looking dog

It’s the first time have seen such a dirty-looking dog

16. Mary rang hours and hours ago

It’s hours since Mary rang

17. Tom is ill. He became ill three days ago

Tom has been ill for 3 days

18. It’s 2 years since she left university

She left univeristy 2 years ago

19. I have never tasted such a delicious cake in my life

This is the first time I have tasted such a delicious cake in my life

20. How long is it since you saw Mary?

When did you see Mary

1. My parents have worked in this factory for over 20 years.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began to work in this factory.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began working in this factory.

2. He has worked at the factory for 15 years.

-> He started working at the factory 15 years ago.

-> He started to work at the factory 15 years ago.

3. We have learned English for one year .

-> We began to learn English one year ago.

-> We began learning English one year ago.

4.How long is it since they bought the house?

-> When did they buy the house?

5. When did you last see Tom?

-> How long haven't you seen Tom? 

1. My parents have worked in this factory for over 20 years.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began to work in this factory.

-> Over 20 year ago, my parents began working in this factory.

2. He has worked at the factory for 15 years.

-> He started working at the factory 15 years ago.

-> He started to work at the factory 15 years ago.

3. We have learned English for one year .

-> We began to learn English one year ago.

-> We began learning English one year ago.

4.How long is it since they bought the house?

-> When did they buy the house?

5. When did you last see Tom?

-> How long haven't you seen Tom?

V. Rewrite the second sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first:

1.                  You can see a church at the top of the hill.

A church can be seen at the top of the hill.

2.                  The workers built the bridge 3 years ago.

The bridge was built by the workers 3 years ago.

3.                  Phyllis has learned English for two years.

Phyllis learned English 2 years ago.

4.                  Ann came here for the meeting with the director.

Ann came here in order to meet the director.

5.                  People in my hometown plant hundreds of trees every year.

Hundreds of trees are planted by people in my hometown every year.

6.                  To sing that song is not easy.

It’s not easy to sing that song.

7.                  They took the injured boy to the nearby hospital.

The injured boy was taken to the nearby hospital.

8.                  They held a party last night.

The party was held last night.

9.                  I’d like you to go to the shop for me.

Will you please to go to the shop for me?

10.             Could you open the window, please?

Would you mind opening the window?

11.             May I turn on the TV?

Do you mind if I turn on the TV?

12.             The tennis match was boring.

We were bored with the tennis match.

13.             It’s dangerous to cross the crowded streets.

To cross the crowded streets is dangerous.

14.             People speak English all over the world.

English is spoken all over the world.

15.             I will prepare your bicycle tomorrow afternoon.

--> Your bicycle will be prepared tomorrow afternoon.

16.             Many people speak English in the world

English is spoken in the world.

17.             Somebody cleans the room everyday.

The room is cleaned everyday.

Mr. Robinson teaches us how to speak English properly.

We are taught how to speak English properly by Mr. Robinson.