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. Despite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

Although………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 34. I’m sorry I can’t understand the instructions clearly.

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

Question 35. “When the sun rises, I feel like singing.” Kitty said.

Kitty said that…………………………………………………………………………………

Question 36. That factory is producing more and more pollution.

More and more………………………………………………………………………………..

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (2ms)

1. In spite of her tiredness, she was able to finish doing her homework.

- Although .........................................................................................................................................

2. We were disappointed because he refused our offer of help.      “TURN”

- We were disappointed .....................................................................................................................

3. Mai said, “I’ll see him and tell the news tomorrow” 

- Mai said ……………………………………………………………………………………….……

4. No cities in Europe are more exciting than London.   

- London is ……………………………………………………………………………………….….

5. Before I come to a decision, I’ll have to consider their offer very carefully.  (over)

- …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. In spite of the bad weather, the farmers continued working in the fields.   

- Though ………………………………………………………………………………………..

7.“Where did you spend your holidays last year?” she asked me.

- She asked me ............................................................................................................................

8. New York city is a lot wealthier city than any cities in Vietnam.      (as)

-  No cities in Viet Nam ................................................................................................................

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the given word. This word must not be altered in any way.

46. She can speak basic German. (GET)

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47. Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well. (IN)

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48. She learned a few words of German last month. (UP)

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49. Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages. (RUSTY)

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50. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL)

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* For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the given word. This word must not be altered in any way.

1. She can speak basic German. (GET)

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

2. Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well. (IN)

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

3. She learned a few words of German last month. (UP)

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

4. Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages. (RUSTY)

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5. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL)

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Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

She has cooked for dinner for two hours.

A. She didn't start cooking for dinner until it was two.

B. She started cooking for dinner two hours ago.

C. She has two hours to cook for dinner.

D. Cooking for dinner took her two hours.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first

→ A special edition ………………………………………………………………

→ Because she ……………………………………………………………………

→ Mrs. Brown has just …………………………………………………………..

→ Mr. Nick suggested ……………………………………………………………

→ My nephew is interested ………………………………………………………

→ The teacher asked his students ………………………………………………..

→ My friend asked me …………………………………………………………..

Write a new sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original ones.

1. I'm not her, but I think she should learn harder.

➝ If ...........................................................................................................

2. The rain was heavy, so we could not go to school on time.

➝ Because of ............................................................................................

3. She had a bad cold because she played in the rain.

➝ Since .....................................................................................................

4. I became fatter because I ate a lot of sugar.

➝ Due to ...................................................................................................

5. My mother had gone to work before I got up.

➝ After ......................................................................................................

I.      WRITING 

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. Her hobby is raising money for the poor. She enjoys …………………………………………...

Question 34.There are five rooms in our house.

Our house ……………………………………………….

Question 35. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike. Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………

Question 36. You ought to eat less high- fat food.

You should …………………………………………………………

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. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. (SO)

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Question 38. I find collecting glass bottles interesting. (hobby)

…………………………………………………………………..

Question 39.What hobby do you like best, Linda ? (favourite)

………………………………………………………………….

Question 40. Eat a lot of red fruits and vegetables. They provide vitamin A, which is good for the eyes. ( Because)

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