I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one. (1.0 point)

1. All the children will receive a prize, whatever their score in the competition.

#No matter ________________________________________________

 2. I didn’t come to my cousin’s party last night, so he was very unhappy.

# Had ______________________________________________________

3. Except for the inspector, everyone was in uniform.

# The inspector ________________________________________________

4. Everyone thinks the book was written by the princess herself.      

# The book __________________________________________

5. He was so angry that he was lost for words.                                      

# Such was    ________________________________________________                                                                                                       

II. Do not change the given word, use it to rewrite each of the following sentences so that each has as a similar meaning as the original one. (1.0 point)

1. I can't understand Doris and what she has done.                                        SENSE

# I can't  ____________________________ Doris and what she has done.

2. Peter was ready to leave the office when his boss asked him to type up a report. POINT

#Peter ________________________ the office when his boss asked him to type up a report.

3. When he drinks a lot, he gets very bad.                                                       MORE

#_____________________________________________________

4. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test.                    CAME

#_________________________________________________________

5. “Many thanks for your timely support”, said Jenny to the man.   GRATITUDE

#__________________________________________________

Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not change the word given: (5 points)

1. Perhaps Fiona will come soon and then she’ll be able to join us. IF
 Fiona will be able to join us ___________soon.

2. To Amir’s surprise his boss offered him promotion. WAS
 To Amir’s surprise __________________________________promotion.

3. Cars cost more in Britain than in Belgium. MUCH
 Cars ___________________________________in Belgium as in Britain.

4. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Agnes. COULD
 Agnes _______________________________________the tourist office.

5. He should take those shoes to be mended soon. HAVE
 He should __________________________________________soon.

6. What a pity we ate all the food. ONLY
 If __________________________________________all the food.

7. I don’t want you to buy me a present. SOONER
 I’d _______________________________________buy me a present.

8. From today lorries are not allowed to go through the town centre. NO
 From today __________________________________ to go through the town centre.

9. The days get colder and colder. IT
 Each __________________________________ colder.

10. A good boss looks after everyone in the company. EMPLOYER
 A good __________________________________ in the company.

Part II. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences. (5 points)

Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.

1. I/ want/ have/ that suit/ clean/ iron/ before/ meeting.

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2. Many foreigners/ be/ not/ accustomed/ cold weather/ Vietnam.

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3. Because/ heavy rain/ many students/ be late/ class/ yesterday.

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4. My brother/often/ spend/ spare time/ read /books/ watch/ television.

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5. One/ disadvantages/ living here/ lack/ public transport.

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Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2 points)

1.  If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out.

-> Unless …………………………………………………………………………….

2. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.

-> In case…………………………………………………………………..................

3. I now regret spending too much money on clothes.

-> I wish …..………………………………………………………………………….

4. You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away. 

-> You shouldn’t .…………………………………………………………………….

  5. “I must see the manager! ” he cried. 

 -> He insisted ………………………………………………………………………..

  6. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.

    -> Only …………………………………………………………………..…………..

  7.  It’s Peter’s job to look after his little brother. (responsible)

->  Peter ………………………….…………………………………………………..

  8. Their car is Japanese. It is big and white.

->  They have ……..…………………………………………………………………..

  9. Couldn’t you take a bus to the station this morning?

  -> Wasn’t  ………………………………………………………………………….?

10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.

  -> Enormous effort.......................................................................................................

Part II. Use suggestions to make complete sentences. Make any changes necessary. You can add more words but cannot omit the given words. (1point):

1. famed city / organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/ Sydney International Food Festival/ october/.

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

2. A hundred years ago / people / all / world / live/ different/ how/ now/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

3. Smart boards/ help/ students/ use/ fingers/ write directly/ them/.

…….…………………………..…………………………………………………………

4. All gases/ most liquids/ solids/ expand/ heat/.

………………………………..…………………………………………………………

5. The fossilized/ remain/ a type/ camel/ no longer/ a dog/ find/ Bed Lands/ South Dakota.

………………………..…………………………………………………………………

5. At this time next week, they (5. sit)  ..in the train on their way to Paris.

6. What tune (6. play)……………………. when we came in?

7. Scarcely they (7. move) ……………..into the new house when their friends came in.

8. Just as I (8. wonder)………..….what to do next, the phone rang.

9. During the trip, try to avoid (9. bite)………..……… by mosquitoes.

10. My boss is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work that I (10. do)……….last week.

1. In a ___________________class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions around the world.

A. multilingual        B. multi-disciplinary     C. multi-dimensional        D. multinational

2. Learning English isn’t so difficult once you ______________________.

3. Famous is most opposite to _____________________.

4. 3/4 means _______________________.

5. I am so tired that I can’t make _________________what you are saying.
      A. up                        B. in                      C. out                            D. on

6.  _______________is normally used to refer to the treatment and training of the child within the home.

7. We found that _______________ students in this class are from the same city.

8. The captain as well as the passengers _______________frightened.

9. This school needs _______________. It looks so old.

10. Peter: “Thanks for your help”                              – Tom: “_______”