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

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3. this occasion / I / go / your country

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

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

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6. this opportunity / amuse / heartily

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7. first day / morning / long walk / country

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8. and / evening / swim / river

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9. following days / help / parents / farm work

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10. give / regards / everybody

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Affectionately yours

I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence    printed before it. (10 pts)

1.       Although the weather was terrible we had a good time at the campsite.                                    

Despite__________________________________________________________________________________

2.       I regret telling him the news.

I wish ___________________________________________________________________________________

3.       'Don’t be late for the meeting tomorrow morning, Tim!” she said.

She told _________________________________________________________________________________

4.       The school I went to last year was better than this one.

This school _______________________________________________________________________________

5.       I’d rather you stayed home tonight than went out with those people.

I’d prefer_________________________________________________________________________________

6.       People think that Mr Smith took bribes from a mafia group.

Mr Smith _________________________________________________________________________________

7.       I’ve never seen such a long bridge before.

This _____________________________________________________________________________________

8.       Thanks to Paul’s encouragement, I finished the work so early.

If it ______________________________________________________________________________________

9.       How much does this camera cost?

What____________________________________________________________________________________

10.    The work is very hard and he can’t do it.

The work is too____________________________________________________________________________

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

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)

1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.

→ He hates ………………………………………………………………..……………

2. I could finish the work early because he helped me

→ Thanks……………………………………………………………………………………………….

 à Thanks to his help, I could finish the work early.

3. It is supposed that the thief stole everything in the house.

→ The thief ……………………………………………………………………………

4. .  They knew little about the job of their choice.

→ Little ..........................................................................................................................

5. That girl is so intelligent that everyone loves her.

→ That is …………………………………………………………………………………

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word given. (1.25 pts)

1. Is there a colorful picture in your room?                            (have)

-> Does ………………………………………………………………………………………………?

2. Peter is the best at English in his class.                              (good)

-> Nobody ..………………………………………………………………….................…………….

3. My hasn't played soccer for 3 years.                         (last)

-> My  ………….………………………………………………….…………...................………… .

4. He went to the movie theatre in an hour.                      (spent)

-> He ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

5. What is your brother’s favorite sport?                       (does)

-> Which ………………………………………………..…………………………….........…………?

6.Nam plays tennis better than Trung.                                  (as)

--> Trung doesn't....................................................................................................................................

7.If Tom doesn't study hard,he won't pass the final exam.  (studies)

-->Unless................................................................................................................................................

8.I began working for this company for 6 years.                  (have)

-->I.........................................................................................................................................................

Giúp mk với!!!

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)
1. People always laugh at his face, and he dislikes it.
→ He always hates ……………………………….…………………………………………………..
2. I could finish the work early because he helped me 
→ Thanks……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. It is supposed that the thief stole everything in the house.
→ The thief ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. They knew little about the job of their choice. 
→ Little …………………………………………………………………………………………….….
5. That girl is so intelligent that everyone loves her. 
→ That is ………………………………………………………………………………………………

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that

means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. My bag is the same as my brother’s.

à My brother’s bag is .……………………………………………….…..….

2. Her living room does not have any pictures.

à There are ………………………………………..……..…...……..……..…

3. I find collecting bottles interesting.  

à  I find…………………………………………………................…………..

4. He often makes his students practice speaking English a lot before the examination.

à His students ……………………………………..……………………..…..

5. Did you use to write to her when you were abroad?

à She …………………………………………………………………………...?

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that

means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. My bag is the same as my brother’s.

à My brother’s bag is .……………………………………………….…..….

2. Her living room does not have any pictures.

à There are ………………………………………..……..…...……..……..…

3. I find collecting bottles interesting.  

à  I find…………………………………………………................…………..

4. He often makes his students practice speaking English a lot before the examination.

à His students ……………………………………..……………………..…..

5. Did you use to write to her when you were abroad?

à She …………………………………………………………………………...?