Rewrite the sentences keeping the same meaning, beginning as available.

1. I have to study.

=> I

2. We had a lot of homework yesterday.

=> If

3. It was very cold last night.

=> I

4. They work slowly.

=> If

5. She doesn’t join in the trip.

=> She

6. I am not good at English.

=> If

7. He doesn’t like playing sports.

=> He

8. I don’t have a computer.

=> If

9. Today isn’t a holiday.

=> I

10. I can’t sing this song.

=> If

Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. Use the words in brackets.

1.   Although Hue is far from Hanoi, Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike. (but)

      Hue ____________________________________________________________________

2.   Christian just went to Soc Trang then he joined Ok Om Bok Festival. (than)

      No sooner _______________________________________________________________

3.   Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well. (although)

      Although ________________________________________________________________

4.   He has to join the festival in order to play Vietnamese folk games. (so)

      He _____________________________________________________________________

5.   Although the weather was terrible we had a good time. (spite)

      We ____________________________________________________________________

6.   So that Susan would be fit for the skiing, she went to the gym three times a week. (order)

      Susan __________________________________________________________________

7.   My family went to Huong Pagoda Festival two months ago. (since)

      It ______________________________________________________________________

8.   You won’t get in to see the show if you don’t have reserved seats. (unless)

      You ____________________________________________________________________

9.   Brian was really interested in Vietnamese cultural and spiritual events. (interest)

      Brian ___________________________________________________________________

10. If you don’t start early, you will get stuck in the traffic. (otherwise)

      You ____________________________________________________________________

Make questions for the underlined words.

1.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      The Elephant Race Festival is usually held in Don Village or in forests near the Sevepoi River.

2.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      Thirteen elephants joined the elephant race on March 12 in Lak District.

3.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      The Lim festival takes place on the 13th day of the first lunar month.

4.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      The spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda lasts for three months.

5.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      Saint Giong Festival was recognized by UNESCO as world intangible cultural heritage.

6.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      Vu Lan Festival is so-called “Xa toi vong nhan” festival because this is the day for the death’s souls.

7.   ___________________________________________________________________________

      The Kate Festival is celebrated by the Cham ethnic group.

8.   ___________________________________________________________________________

 The Perfume Pagoda is about 70 kilometers away from Hanoi.

9.   ______________________________________________________________

Tran Temple Festival is held to commemorate the Kings of the Tran dynasty.

10.

______________________________________________________________

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, children commonly join street parades, carrying lanterns and wearing masks.