X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. It’s a long time since I last went to a football match.

→ I haven^’t ____________________________________________________________

2. That man used to work with me when I lived in Phu Tho province.

→ That’s the man ________________________________________________________

3.  Peter is poor, but he usually helps the handicapped.

→ Poor_______________________________________________________________________

4. John is sick because he doesn’t take his doctor’s advice.

→ Were_______________________________________________________________________

5. “What you have cooked is the best  in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.

→ John said ____________________________________________________________________

C. WRITING:

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before. (1.0 point)

1. It is a pity that I can’t come to your birthday party tonight

I wish _______________________________________________________________

2. “ I live with my family in this city,” the girl said.

The girl said __________________________________________________________

3. Nobody has watered the trees since last Friday.

The trees ___________________________________________________________­__

4. Jack spent two hours painting the windows yesterday.

It took _______________________________________________________________

5. Jane doesn’t know Tim’s phone number, so she can’t call him.

If Jane ______________________________________________________________­

6. My parents will sell the house in the country.

The house in the country _______________________________________________

7. I'm sorry David cannot be in Hue for the festival.

I wish ______________________________________________________________

8. If the man doesn't arrive, we will start the conference without him.

Unless _____________________________________________________________

9. My boyfriend is now in the hospital. He was injured in the accident.

My boyfriend, who ____________________________________________________

10. "I'm working in a restaurant", she said

She said that _________________________________________________________

11. My sister will continue studying English when he graduates in law.

My sister will go ______________________________________________________

12. Nga said: "I am going to visit my grandmother next weekend."

Nga said that  ________________________________________________________

13. The doctor is working at Bach Mai hospital. You met him yesterday.

The doctor whom ______________________________________________________

14. Someone has stolen the picture

The picture ___________________________________________________________

15. In spite of her sickness, Mary insisted on going to work.

Although _____________________________________________________________

II.  Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given (1point)

1.  My /brother/ enjoy / play/ football.

_____________________________________________________________________

2.  I/ know/ him/ since/ we/ be/ primary students/.

_____________________________________________________________________

3. If today/ Sunday, I/ go / fish/ brother/.

_____________________________________________________________________

4. It/ take/ me/ three hours/ get/ house/ tidy/ yesterday/.

_____________________________________________________________________

5. You/ should/ apologize/ her/ not/ attend/ wedding/.

_____________________________________________________________________

X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)

1. The last time she went out with him was two years ago

→ She hasn^’t ___________________________________________________________________

2. Although the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday with a lot of interesting activities.

→ Despite ______________________________________________________________________

3.  The woman is so fool that no one took any notice of her.

→ She is________________________________________________________________________

4. They don’t have enough time so they cannot do me a favor.
→ Were________________________________________________________________________

5. “You had better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth,’’ said John.

→ John advised Elizabeth__________________________________________________________

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.

    → Were you______________________________________________________

2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.

    → I do not feel____________________________________________________

3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.

    → However______________________________________________________

4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.

    → The boss______________________________________________________

5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.

    → Despite the fact_________________________________________________

C. WRITING

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (1.12 point).

31. It is a pity that I can’t come to your birthday party tonight.

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

32. “I live with my family in this city,” the girl said.

@ The girl said …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

33. Nobody has watered the trees since last Friday.

@ The trees ………..……………………………………………..……………………………………………..………..

34. Jack spent two hours painting the windows yesterday.

@ It took…...…………………………….………………….………………………………………………………...……

35. Jane doesn’t know Tim’s phone number, so she can’t call him.

@ If Jane…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.                   

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem.      (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well.                      (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course.               (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course.

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim.           (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy.          (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students.          (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.             (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote.                     (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

    1. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are tired.

            The more ………………………………………………………………..……….…………………….

    2. I was strongly determined to take my stdy seriously next semester.

        I had………………………………………………………..……….……………………...

    3. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours.       

             It ……………………………………………………………………………………………

    4. " You are cheating", said Carol to June.

        Carol accused ……………………………………………………………………............

    5. Thank to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man.

       Had ……………………………………………………………………….…………...………

1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.   “Why hasn’t Peter phoned? she wondered.

      She wondered____________________________________________________________

2.   I’m only interested in why he did it.

      The only thing____________________________________________________________

3.   He tried to escape but the police stopped him.

      The police prevented him___________________________________________________

4.   She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.

      She is having_____________________________________________________________

5.   Couldn’t you find a better hotel?

      Is this___________________________________________________________________

6.   John began playing the piano ten years ago.

      John has_________________________________________________________________

7.   They won’t be able to come on Sunday.

      It will be_________________________________________________________________

8.   She needs to study harder.

      She doesn’t______________________________________________________________

9.   I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.___________________________________

      The car_________________________________________________________________

10. My mother made these curtains.

      These curtains____________________________________________________________ 

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points) 

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job. 

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course. 

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.