Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same
1. I started to write this letter 2 hours ago
- I have WRITTEN THIS LETTER FOR 2 HOURS
2. He started to learn English 2 years ago
- He has............................................
3. She began to work for this compay 2 months ago
- She has..........................................................................
4. They began teaching at this school 2 weeks ago
- They have...............................................
5. He stopped smoking 2 days ago
- He has........................................................
6.She stopped working here last week
- She has..........................................................
7.She started writing novels when she was 15 years old
- he has...............................................................
8. They began to build this hospital last year
- They have......................................................
9. It started to rain yesterday
- It has........................................................
10.We began living here last year
- We have...............................................

IX. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give. 1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It) 2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to) 3. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (It) 4. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang? (how) 5. There wasn't much traffic when I was small. (used to) 6. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to) 7. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau is about 120 km. (It)

III/ Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same as in the orginal sentence. Use the words in bold when given
1 He bought his computer one years ago
He has_____
2 He hasn't eaten octopus since 2001
He last______
3 They started playing tennis three months ago
They have_____
4 I met my husband in 1990 (Since)
I have________
5 I because head of the Stock Department 4 years ago
I have_____
6 My mother has been studying Frech for 15 days (ago)
My mother started______

Part VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. He last smoked cigarettes three years ago.

-> He hasn’t ____________________________________________.

5. My parents have just bought a new computer.

-> A new computer ___________________________________.

36.  Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family.

-> Although________________________________________

37. I don’t have enough time, so I can’t finish my test.

-> If I _________________________________________

38. I applied for the job but was turned down.
-> My ___________________________________________

Rewrite each of the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same. Use the word in capitals 
1.He likes Jane, she's his kind of person
=> Jane is...                                                    THAT
2. My mom was the first person I asked for advice
=> My mom...                                                  WHOSE
3. The police never caught the culprit
=> The person...                                              WHO
4. What started the fire? I'm not sure about it
=> I'm not...                                                      WHAT
5. Where can you find the money? Don't worry about that
=> Don't...                                                         WHERE

V. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.

1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It)

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

2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to)

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

3. They have very little money. They are happy.

In spite of .......................................................................................................................................

4. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.

Although ........................................................................................................................................

5. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.

In spite of .......................................................................................................................................

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

Despite ..........................................................................................................................................

7. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.

Even though ..................................................................................................................