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

1. The nurse put a lot of effort, but she still couldn’t save the man’s life.

In spite of __________________________________________.

2. Life in the city is not the same as life in the countryside.

Life in the city is__________________________________________.

3. Sharon started working as a tour guide five years ago.

Sharon has__________________________________________.

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4) 1. They have just sold that old house. - That old house_____________________________________________________. 2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday. - Although_________________________________________________________. 3. They will build a new mall here. - A new mall__________________________________________________________. 4. Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better. - If_______________________________________________________________. 5. Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family. - Although___________________________________________________________.

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

1. We cycled to school two years ago, but now we go by train.

- We used _________________________________________________________

2.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.

- We should _____________________________________________________________

3. Do you find the horror film terrifying?

- Are _________________________________________________________________?

4. His new film is really surprising 

- You will _______________________________________________________________

5. There were not much traffic in the country, but now it is very busy

- There___________________________________________________________________

6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

- Did ____________________________________________________________________

7. Because  he was tired, he did not join the game

- Because of_______________________________________________________________

8. He performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor, (although)

- _______________________________________________________________________

9. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village (Nevertheless)

- _______________________________________________________________________

10. Although the sound in the film was terrible, they kept watching it

- In spite of _______________________________________________________________

11. Despite my sickness, I went to see the film.

- Although_________________________________________________________________

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

1. We cycled to school two years ago, but now we go by train.

- We used _________________________________________________________

2.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.

- We should _____________________________________________________________

3. Do you find the horror film terrifying?

- Are _________________________________________________________________?

4. His new film is really surprising 

- You will _______________________________________________________________

5. There were not much traffic in the country, but now it is very busy

- There___________________________________________________________________

6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

- Did ____________________________________________________________________

7. Because  he was tired, he did not join the game

- Because of_______________________________________________________________

8. He performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor, (although)

- _______________________________________________________________________

9. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village (Nevertheless)

- _______________________________________________________________________

10. Although the sound in the film was terrible, they kept watching it

- In spite of _______________________________________________________________

11. Despite my sickness, I went to see the film.

- Although_________________________________________________________________

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

1. We cycled to school two years ago, but now we go by train.

- We used _________________________________________________________

2.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.

- We should _____________________________________________________________

3. Do you find the horror film terrifying?

- Are _________________________________________________________________?

4. His new film is really surprising 

- You will _______________________________________________________________

5. There were not much traffic in the country, but now it is very busy

- There___________________________________________________________________

6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

- Did ____________________________________________________________________

7. Because  he was tired, he did not join the game

- Because of_______________________________________________________________

8. He performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor, (although)

- _______________________________________________________________________

9. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village (Nevertheless)

- _______________________________________________________________________

10. Although the sound in the film was terrible, they kept watching it

- In spite of _______________________________________________________________

11. Despite my sickness, I went to see the film.

- Although_________________________________________________________________

I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1.  She couldn’t afford to buy the car.

The car is too _________________________________________________________

2.  I would like you to help me to put the chair away.

Do you mind _________________________________________________________

3.  If I were you, I wouldn’t sweep the house on the first day of Tet.

You ________________________________________________________________

4.  Is it really necessary for us to finish the work today?

Do we ______________________________________________________________ 

IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in the brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (SPITE)
→ In ___________________________________________________________________________
2. He prefers golf to tennis. (THAN)
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
3. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (FOR)
→ We _________________________________________________________________________
4. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn't reach it. (TOO)
→ The bookshelf ________________________________________________________________
5. It takes three hours to drive from Haiphong to Hanoi. (DRIVE)
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. My father couldn’t afford to buy the car.
The car __________________________
2. Miss Ideal is the best teacher they’ve got.
They haven’t got ___________________
3. She sings better than anyone else.
She is ______________________
4. They arrived too late to get a good seat.
They didn’t ______________________
5. You studied too little to pass the test.
You __________________________
6. Despite his intelligence, he couldn’t solve the problem.
Intelligent ___________________________________
7. Offering her a better-paid job wouldn’t make any difference.
Even if ___________________________________________
8. It’s no matter whether you arrive late, we will be there waiting for you.
We will be there waiting for you, even __________________________
9. Although she is very charming, it is difficult to live with her.
For all ___________________________________________
10. However loud she complains, I pretend not to hear.
Despite her _______________________________
11. Supposing you were married, how many children would you like to have?
If _________________________________________________________
12. I will go only if all my expenses are paid.
I will go providing __________________
13. If you had remembered to take your umbrella, you wouldn’t have got wet.
You forgot __________________________________________________
14. I will go only if all my expenses are paid.
Unless ____________________________
15. Your flowers are very weak because of the drought.
Were it not ________________________________
16. He was absent because of his illness.
The reason _____________________
17. He sent her out so that he could get some peace.
He sent her out so ________________________
18. We’re starting early because we want to finish by noon.
We’re starting early in __________________________
19. I left her my telephone number. Otherwise she might have found it difficult to contact me.
I left her my telephone number in case _________________________________________
20. I always prepare my lunch in the evening so as not to disturb my room-mate in the morning.
I always prepare my lunch in the evening to avoid ________________________________