IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1.      Lan didn’t go to school because she was sick.

->  Lan was sick, ........................................................................................................

2.      We think that learning English is interesting.

-> We find ..................................................................................................................

3.      He likes playing soccer very much. 

-> His hobby...............................................................................................................

4.      Yesterday my parents sent me a letter.

-> Yesterday I...........................................................................................................

5.      I didn’t go to school because I was tired.

-> I was tired,  …………………………………………………………………….

6.      It will be good if you eat less meat and more vegetables.

-> You should ………………………………………………………………………

7.      He likes playing computer games in his free time.

-> His hobby is ……………………………………………………………………..

8.      I am interested in watching TV in the evening.

->  I enjoy ……………………………………………………………………………

9.      He thinks that learning English is important.

-> He finds ………………………………………………………………………....

10.   People grow coffee in Brazil.

-> Coffee....................................................................................................................

11.   I started playing soccer 5 years ago.

->  I have.....................................................................................................................

12.   He eats two apples. Lan eats two apples.

->…………………………………………….........................................................too.

13.   Minh doesn’t eat two apples. Lan doesn’t eat two apples.

->…………………………………………….........................................................either.

14.   This film is more interesting than that film.

-> That film isn’t………………………………………………………...................

15.   Nam played football in the stadium yesterday.

-> Football ................................................................................................................

16.   What hobby do you like best, Mai?

-> What.....................................................................................................................

17.   Charles Dickens’ novels attract a lot of children.

-> A lot of children...................................................................................................

18.   Her book is not the same as mine.

 -> Her book is............................................................................................................

19.   The police questioned everybody in the house.

 -> Everybody.............................................................................................................

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

34. She had lived in the UK before she went to Canada.

A. She lived in the UK after she had gone to Canada B. After she had lived in the UK, she went to Canada

C. After she lived in the UK, she had gone to Canada D. She has lived in the UK before going to Canada

35. The flight was delayed because of a tropical storm.

A. The flight was delayed as a result of a tropical storm B. The flight was delayed due to a tropical storm.

C. The flight was delayed since there was a tropical storm. D. All are correct.

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4) 1. They have just sold that old house. - That old house_____________________________________________________. 2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday. - Although_________________________________________________________. 3. They will build a new mall here. - A new mall__________________________________________________________. 4. Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better. - If_______________________________________________________________. 5. Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family. - Although___________________________________________________________.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one.

146. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.

Although____________________________________________________________

147. When did you start working on the project?

How long___________________________________________________________

148. I am leaving now so that I won't be late for work.

I am leaving now in___________________________________________________

149. Mary thinks Melbourne is the most "liveable" city in Australia.

Mary thinks Melbourne_________________________________________________

150. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.

New York City_______________________________________________________

151. "Don't leave your luggage unattended."

He asked me_________________________________________________________

152. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.

He looked___________________________________________________________

153. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary.

The salary of a secretary is______________________________________________

154. "How long have you been standing here?" he asked me.

He asked me_________________________________________________________

155. Hoa was ill, so she didn't go to Dong Ho village with her friends.

Because_____________________________________________________________

156. I didn't realize how late it was and I didn't stop studying till after midnight.

I didn't realize how late it was and I went___________________________________

157. I'll give you a call immediately after I have finished my work.

As soon_____________________________________________________________

158. The wounded persons were taken to hospital by the police.

The police___________________________________________________________

159. Dina is like her mother's side of the family.

Dina takes___________________________________________________________

160. Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City isn't_________________________________________________

161. Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza.

Real Zaragoza is______________________________________________________

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school. (BE)
Sara _______________________________________
2. It’s pity she doesn’t share memories of her trip with me. (WISH)
I _______________________________________
3. Emily has to work part-time on Saturday, so she can’t accompany her best friend to the contest. 
(COULD)
If ________________________________________
4. Shall we surf the net for the location of Ninh Binh Province? (SUGGEST)
I ________________________________________
5. Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us next month. (HAVE)
We ________________________________________
6. People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped. (IS)
It ______________________________________
7. “When are you going to submit your research paper?” my teacher asked me. (WAS)
My teacher ________________________________________________________________
8. When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat. (TAKE)
When _______________________________________
9. When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? (BE)
When ________________________________________
10. I’m interested in the news about ancient towns. (FIND)
I _____________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one.

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

1. The nurse put a lot of effort, but she still couldn’t save the man’s life.

In spite of __________________________________________.

2. Life in the city is not the same as life in the countryside.

Life in the city is__________________________________________.

3. Sharon started working as a tour guide five years ago.

Sharon has__________________________________________.

4. Do you like seeing a superhero movie? (fond)

Are________________________________________________________?

5. They lacked fresh water because there was a long drought, (of)

They lacked ___________________________________________

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

1. The nurse put a lot of effort, but she still couldn’t save the man’s life.

In spite of __________________________________________.

2. Life in the city is not the same as life in the countryside.

Life in the city is__________________________________________.

3. Sharon started working as a tour guide five years ago.

Sharon has__________________________________________.