VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (10 pts)
1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year.
 A lot of green trees_________.
2. The town was farther than we thought.
 The town wasn’t as_________.
3. We spend five hours studying English every day.
 It_____________________________.
4. It has been raining for five hours.
 It started____________________.
5. To help mom at home is a good activity.
 It is___________________________.
 

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

1. We haven’t seen each other for over two years.

ð The last time…………………………

2. They have planted a lot of green trees this year

ðA lot of green trees……………………

3. May I borrow your dictionary?

ð Would you mind ……………………

4. “We are decorating our Christmas tree now”, Hoa said.

ð Hoa said…………………………..…....

5. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it

ð The water was not ……………

6. She is not only a teacher, she is also a singer

ð Not only ………………………………

7. “Don’t swim out too far, boys” The security said

ðThe security warned the……………

8. She studies English so that she can improve her knowledge.

ð She studies English so as………………

9. You should take more exercises to keep fit and stay healthy.

ð You had ………………………

10. We’d prefer you not to smoke.

ð We’d rather …………….……………

VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (10 pts)

1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year.

A lot of green trees_________.

2. ''I don't behave very well in front of a crowd,'' said Peter.

Peter said that______________.

3. The town was farther than we thought.

The town wasn’t as_________.

4. We spend five hours studying English every day.

It_____________________________.

5. “You had better not eat much sugar.”

She advised me_____________.

6. “Can you wait for me outside the movie theatre?”

He asked his friend_________.

7. “Don’t be silly.” He said to the boy.

He____________________________.

8. We can’t drink the water because it’s too hot.

The water isn’t______________.

9. It has been raining for five hours.

It started____________________.

10. To help mom at home is a good activity.

It is___________________________.

VII. Write a thank-you letter using the words given. (10 pts)

Dear Nhung,

1. Thank you/ much/ the flowers/ you/ send/ while/ I/ be/ hospital.

2. They/beautiful/ and/ they/ really/ help/ cheer/ me/ up.

3. I/ come out/ hospital/ last Thursday morning.

4. You/ come over/ place/ weekend/ because/ I/ very/ bored/ now?

5. I/ look forward/see/soon.

Love, (Thao)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones 

1.      Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (THOUGH).

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

2.      He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark (IN SPITE OF).                  ................……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

City planners have claimed trees (1)…… an important role in an urban environment. Children (2)…….. close to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (3)…… them.

Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (4)……. in poems. Each street can be (5)……… by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity.

Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (6)………… of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (7)………. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (8)………. the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.

To (9)……… with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (10)…… of the importance of protecting trees in communities.

Điền vào số 1

A. act

B. play

C. enjoy

D. perform

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

City planners have claimed trees (1)…… an important role in an urban environment. Children (2)…….. close to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (3)…… them.

Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (4)……. in poems. Each street can be (5)……… by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity.

Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (6)………… of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (7)………. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (8)………. the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.

To (9)……… with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (10)…… of the importance of protecting trees in communities.

Điền vào số 2

A. grow up

B. grown up

C. growing up

D. being grown up

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (0) is an example for you. 1) Is this bladder mended by Mr Green. - Does Mr Green __________________________________________________ 2) That girl is very intelligent. - What ___________________________________________________________! 3)This living-room isn’t as big as that kitchen. - That kitchen ______________________________________________________ 4) Khanh said “You ought to take a break, Huy” - Khanh advised ____________________________________________________ 5) We’ve never met such a famous singer before. - It’s the first time __________________________________________________ 6) Her hair is long and black. - She has _________________________________________________________

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

City planners have claimed trees (1)…… an important role in an urban environment. Children (2)…….. close to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (3)…… them.

Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (4)……. in poems. Each street can be (5)……… by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity.

Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (6)………… of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (7)………. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (8)………. the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.

To (9)……… with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (10)…… of the importance of protecting trees in communities.

Điền vào số 9

A. solve

B. come up

C. deal

D. agree

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

City planners have claimed trees (1)…… an important role in an urban environment. Children (2)…….. close to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (3)…… them.

Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (4)……. in poems. Each street can be (5)……… by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity.

Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (6)………… of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (7)………. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (8)………. the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.

To (9)……… with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (10)…… of the importance of protecting trees in communities.

Điền vào số 8

A. leave

B. remain

C. cause

D. have