Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)

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

2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)

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

4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)

………………………………………………………………………………………….……

5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word.

1. I almost always go out on Saturday nights.                                  (ever)

→ I ........... home on Saturday nights.

2.I do like carrots, but I don’t want to eat them every day.                       (liking)

→ Though I ............., I don’t want to eat them every day

. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the given word. (1.0 point)

1. Because it rained heavily, we couldn’t get out to enjoy the film.    (Because of)             ____________________________________________________________________

2. I’ll be busy working while you are on holiday.                                  (during)

____________________________________________________________________

3. They all joined in singing the Christmas carols.                                 (part)

____________________________________________________________________

4. Both my brother and I like scuba-diving.                                            (so)

____________________________________________________________________

5. I’ll see you at the airport, I expect.                                                       (hope)

____________________________________________________________________

XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word. (1.0 point)

1. My views on this subject are exactly the same yours.                                         (difference)

→ There is __________________________________________ my views on this subject and yours.

2. Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St. Petersburg.        (loveliest)

→ St. Petersburg is ________________________________________visited.

3.  They let my sister take part in volunteer works in Central Provinces.                                 (allowed)
→ My sister was ____________________________________ in Central Provinces.

4. Mr. Henry missed the ferry because his car broke down.                                               (if)

→ Mr. Henry _______________________________________________ down.

5. Jenifer is proud of being a good computer programmer.                                                   (pride)

→ Jenifer takes_______________________________________________ computer programmer.

XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word. (1.0 point)

1. My views on this subject are exactly the same yours.                                         (difference)

→ There is __________________________________________ my views on this subject and yours.

2. Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St. Petersburg.        (loveliest)

→ St. Petersburg is ________________________________________visited.

3.  They let my sister take part in volunteer works in Central Provinces.                                 (allowed)
→ My sister was ____________________________________ in Central Provinces.

4. Mr. Henry missed the ferry because his car broke down.                                               (if)

→ Mr. Henry _______________________________________________ down.

5. Jenifer is proud of being a good computer programmer.                                                   (pride)

XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word. (1.0 point)

1. I don’t think it’s likely that you’ll win the competition.                        (likelihood)

→ I think there is _______________________________________ the competition.

2. Nhat Tan is the longest bridge that I’ve ever seen in Viet Nam.        (longer)      

→ In Viet Nam, I _______________________________________ Nhat Tan bridge.

3. I almost always go out on Saturday nights.                                      (ever)

→ I _________________________________________ home on Saturday nights.

4. The number of people out of work has fallen dramatically this year.          (fall)

→There has _____________________________ the number of people out of work this year

5. I do like carrots, but I don’t want to eat them every day.                            (liking)

→ Though I________________________________, I don’t want to eat them every day

XI. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one, using the words given. Don't change the given word. (1 point).

1. We last went to Sapa three years ago. ( YEARS)

It is three years since we last went to Sapa.

2. I went to sleep immediately as the train left the station. (ASLEEP)

I _________________________________ as the train left the station.

3. Although he can’t swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn. ( UNABLE)

Despite _________________________ himelf, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.

4. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating him. (BUT)

___________________________________, she would not be dating him.

5. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. (HAPPENED)

I ___________________________________ in that town when the earthquake started