* Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

1. I do not intend to tell you my plans. (of)

I have …………………………………………you my plans.

2. Despite his age, he’s still working. (retired)

He still …………………………………………despite his age.

3. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost. (even)

I got lost …………………………………………the area well.

4. Graham spends all his time doing research. (devoted)

Graham has …………………………………………doing research.

5. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend. (wishes)

Susan …………………………………………the airport to say goodbye to her friend.

Question I : Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given and do not change it.

71. Lucia was last heard of a month ago.                        (for)

=>  Nobody ................................................................................................. a month.

72. “I’ll give the money back tomorrow”, said Phillip. (promised)

=> Phillip ................................................................................................. back the next day.

73. She doesn’t intend to give up her hobby.                  (intention)

=> She has ................................................................................................... her hobby.

74.   It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert.          ( in )

=> We ..................................................................................... tickets for the concert

75. Cooking dinner everyday is my mission.                      (responsible)

=>  I am ................................................................................................................

Question  II: Complete the second sentence so that is has the same meaning to the first one.

76. Lan said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting.

=> Lan apologized   ..........................................................................................................................

77. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.

The man ...........................................................................................................................

78. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................  79. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.

=> In case ...........................................................................................................................

80. Don't you regret not learning to swim ?

-> Don't you wish ...................................................................................................................?

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
33. “My father is a doctor here”, my friend said.

---> My friend said ………………………

34. I am not as interested in football as you are.

---> You are ……………………….

35. They have just sent an ambulance to the school.

---> An ambulance .......................................

36. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.

---> My sister has ………………………………

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. I am going to the cinema with my friend this weekend to see the latest 60 Ocean Explore film. (in order that)

---> I am going ……………………………………….

38. It took me more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi. (spent)

→ I spent ……………………………………………

39. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)

---> We took ………………………………………

40. I do yoga three times a week, but my sister does it almost every day. (frequently)

---> My sister …………………………………..

* Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. Do you fancy going for a walk?
Would you like …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We like to lie on the beach all day.
We enjoy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.
Let …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Please don’t interrupt me all the time.
Would you mind …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Michael laughed when I told him the joke.
The joke …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.
You can’t …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. “Nam, don’t put your bag on my chair” said Lan.
Lan asked …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It’s better to avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
It was such ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

1 Where’s the post office? I wonder if you could tell me ....................................................

2 Why did you do that? Could you tell us ........................................................................ ?

3 How much will the holiday cost? Can you let me know................................................................. ?

4 Are there any cafes near here? Could you tell me if .................................................................... ?

5 Does Jim like jazz music? Do you know............................................................................... 

1-Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

a. This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn't………………………………

b. I haven’t seen my old friend for two years.

-> I last ….

c. She was sick, so she could not go to school yesterday.

→ Because ………………………………………………………………………

d. My sister is interested in reading comics.

→ My sister enjoys...................................................................................................