Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

1. I started learning English 10 years ago.

 I have________________________________________________________

2. Stop swimming in that lake, or you will have skin rashes.

 If you__________________________________________________________

3. We will send the rescue workers to the flooded villages.

The rescue workers ______________________________________________

4. I think you should use energy efficient light bulbs.

 If I____________________________________________________________

 Combine two sentences into a new one, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

5. The environment is polluted. Birds leave their habitats and plants die. (makes)                                            

 ________________________________________________________________

6. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (Since)

 ________________________________________________________________

7. His room is untidy, so his mother is unhappy.  (because of)

 ________________________________________________________________

8. Paul doesn’t have a car. He can’t drive to work. (If)       

 ________________________________________________________________

XI. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 1. His hobby is playing football.
He enjoys …………………………………………...

Question 2. Mary enjoys taking photos

Mary is interested ……………………………………….

Question 3. I find taking photos interesting

I think ………………………………………………………..

Question 4. We all find painting interesting because it’s a creative activity.

We all think ……………………………………………………….

Question 5.  When did you start your hobby?

How long ……………………………………………………..

Question 6. Sue started to eat a low carb diet two years ago.

Sue has ……………………………………………………………

Question 7. She eats fruits and veggies every day, but she keeps gaining weight.

Although………………………………………………………………………..

Question  8: July stayed home from school yesterday because she had a high fever.

July had a high fever, …………………………………………………………

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33.It’s 3 years since I last saw Nam.
 I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………
Question 34.“Don’t make so much noise, Peter.”  said she
 She told …………………………………………………………………………....
Question 35. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
 It’s ………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 36.“You should turn off the lights before going out”. Mrs. Hoa said.
 Mrs Hoa …………………………………………………………………………..

XI. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each one with the given word(s).

   1. It is so hot. She didn't go to the supermarket.

   ➜Because.......................................................................................

   2. Bill and Tom don't like playing board games.

   ➜Bill and Tom.................................................................................

XII. Complete the sentences, using the words and phrases given.

   1. Susan/ sick/ so/ she/ not/ go/ school/ yesterday.

    ➜...................................................................................................

   2. My younger brother/ learn/ English/ when/ he/ five years old.

   ➜...................................................................................................

   3. Her mother/ dislike/ watch/ horror films/ on/ TV.

    ➜..................................................................................................

   4. Do you like/ work with children/ or with elderly people?

   ➜..................................................................................................

   5. Yesterday i/ go to school late because i/ miss the bus.

   ➜.................................................................................................

Task 10: Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. He likes playing computer games in his free time.

à His hobby is ........................................................................................................

2. I think that learning English is important.

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

3. It is a long time since we last met.

à We haven't …………………………………………………………

4. The black car is not so expensive as the red car.

à The red car………………………………………………………

5. Her book is not the same as mine.

à Her book ………………………………………………………

6. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?

à How …………………………………………………………………

7. Mountain climbing is more dangerous than skating.

à Skating isn’t ………………………………………………………………

8. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike.

à Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………………

II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. When did you first meet him?

How long have...........................................................................................................................

Question 34. “How do you like my dress, Mary?”, Daisy asked.

Daisy asked Mary ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 35.English is not as difficult as Chinese.

Chinese is……………………………………………………………………………………...…………..

Question 36.I’m sorry now that I asked you to do too much homework.

I wish I………………………………………………………………………………………………........

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. The tree has lovely flowers. It stands near the gate of my house ( which )

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 38. My sister is allergic to animals. She decided to raise a cat. ( Although)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 39.The river was very deep.The chidren couldn’t swim in it           (such)

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

Question 40. Hoa can play well the piano. She also can play the guitar.     ( not only )

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

C. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

111. They told me, “We are having a workshop on new building materials this weekend”.

 They ______________________________________________________________________

112. I can’t come to your party because I have to help my brother with his homework.

 If _________________________________________________________________________

113. The last time we came back to our hometown was six years ago.

We haven’t _________________________________________________________________

114. “Who did you see at the meeting?”, my mother asked. 

My mother ___________________________

115. A few well-chosen words convey a great deal of meaning.

A great ______________________

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33.  They  play badminton after school

Badminton  ………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 34. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?

How much ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 35. We started to play board games  in 2017.

We have ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 36. It will be good if you eat less meat and more vegetables.

You’d..............................................................................................................................................

. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or using suggestions.

1. We will plant more trees along this street.

=>More trees ………………………………………………………………..

2. We will use source of energy more effectively for our future.

=>Source of energy …………………………………………………………

3. Although that man is old, he cycles every morning.

=>Despite ……………………………………………………………………

4. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.

=>Despite ……………………………………………………………………

5. We often played these games when we were small.

=> We used …………………………………………………………………..

6. Mr Long lived in the country when he was a child.

=> Mr. Long used ……………………………………………………………

7. The distance from my house to Ha Noi is over 20 kilometers.

=> It’s …………………………………………………………………………