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

1. The last time we saw her was on Christmas Day.

=> We haven’t seen her since Christmas Day

2. Tom started watching the game show an hour ago.

=> Tom has been watching the game show for an hour

3. We have lived here for fifteen years.

=> We began living here for 15 years

4. When did you start learning English?

=> How long have you learnt English?

5. My favourite TV programme is cartoon.

=> I like cartoon

6. No cities in Viet Nam are more crowded than Ho Chi Minh City.

=> Ho Chi Minh City is the most crowded city in Vietnam

7. Living in Bac Giang is cheaper than living in Hai Phong.

=> Living in Hai Phong is more expensive than living in Bac Giang

8. No sport in the world is more popular than football.

=> Football is the most popular sport in the world

1. The last time we saw her was on Christmas Day.

=> We haven’t seen her since christmas day.

2. Tom started watching the game show an hour ago.

=> Tom has watched the game show for an hour

3. We have lived here for fifteen years.

=> We began to live here fifteen years ago

4. When did you start learning English?

=> How long have you learned English?

5. My favourite TV programme is cartoon.

=> I like cartoon

6. No cities in Viet Nam are more crowded than Ho Chi Minh City.

=> Ho Chi Minh City is the most crowded in Viet Nam

7. Living in Bac Giang is cheaper than living in Hai Phong.

=> Living in Hai Phong is more expensive than living in Hai Phong

8. No sport in the world is more popular than football.

=> Football is the most popular sport in the world.

Question II: 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. (5 pts)

66. We last went to Ha Noi two years ago.                             BEEN        

 We…………………… haven't been to hanoi for 2 years……………………………………………….

67. I’m willing to help you repair the radio                            MIND

 I………………… don't mind helping you repair the radio. ………………………………………………

68. Couldn’t you take a bus to the railway station?                         POSSIBLE

Wasn’t .......................... it possible for you to take a bus to the railway station?..............................................................................?

69. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.                  TIME

 At _{……………………….……} no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen…………………………….………………………..………

70. She has never seen a more unusual festival than this                  MOST

This……………………… is the most unusual festival she has seen……………………………

a. This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn't…gone abroad before……………………………

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

-> I last ….saw my old friend 2 years ago

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

→ Because ……she was sick, she couldn't go to school yesterday. …………………………………………………………………

d. My sister is interested in reading comics.

→ My sister enjoys............reading comics........................................................................................

1 They haven't visited England for 2 years

2 We have lived here for 15 years

3 How long have you learnt English?

4 I haven't written a letter to my aunt since May

5 Minh has collected stamps since 2000

6 Nga has learnt French since last year

7 I haven't seen her since 2000

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

1. The last time they visited England was two years ago.

=> They haven't visited England for 2 years……………………………………………….……………………………

2. We started living here fifteen years ago.

=> We have……lived here for 15 years……………………………………………………………..

3. When did you begin to learn English ?

=> How long……have you learned E……………………………………………………………..?

4. I last wrote a letter to my aunt in May.

=> I haven’t……written a letter to my aunt since May………………………………………………………………..

5. Mr Minh began to collect stamps in 2000.

=>Minh has…collected stamps since 2000……………………………………………..                                          6. Nga started learning French last year.

=> Nga……has learned French since last year……………………………………………………………………….

7. The last time I saw her was in 2000.

=> I haven’t……seen her since 2000………………

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

36. It’s not good for you to stay up late and play games until midnight.=>

You __shouldn't stay up late and play games until midnight________________________.

37. She has never seen the more amazing sight. (most)=>

It’s ____the most amazing sight she has never seen_________________________________.

38. We haven’t been to Hanoi for three years. (went)=>

The last time __we went to Hanoi was three years ago_________________________________.

39. Sue shouldn’t go out this weekend, or she won’t have time to study.=>

If _____Sue doesn't have time to study , she shouldn't go out this weekend______________________________.

40. How about going to the cinema tonight?=>

Shall __we go to the cinema tonight___________________________?

Question 36. shouldn’t stay up late and play games until midnight

Hoặc: should not stay up late and play games until midnight

Question 37. the most amazing sight she has ever seen

Hoặc: the most amazing sight that she has ever seen

Question 38. we went to Hanoi was three years ago

Question 39. Sue goes out this weekend, she won’t have time to study

Hoặc: Sue goes out this weekend, she will not have time to study

Question 40. we go to the cinema tonight?

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

1. We haven’t seen each other for over two years.

ð The last time…………… we saw each other was over two years ago.……………

2. They have planted a lot of green trees this year

ðA lot of green trees……… have been planted this year……………

3. May I borrow your dictionary?

ð Would you mind ………if I borrowed your dictionary?……………

4. “We are decorating our Christmas tree now”, Hoa said.

ð Hoa said……………  that they were decorating their Christmas tree then……………..…....

5. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it

ð The water was not …… warm enough for the children to swim in.………

6. She is not only a teacher, she is also a singer

ð Not only ………………… is she a teacher but she also is a singer……………

7. “Don’t swim out too far, boys” The security said

ðThe security warned the……boys not to swim out too far………

8. She studies English so that she can improve her knowledge.

ð She studies English so as……… to improve her knowledge………

9. You should take more exercises to keep fit and stay healthy.

ð You had ………better  take more exercises to keep fit and stay healthy.………………

10. We’d prefer you not to smoke.

ð We’d rather ……you didn't smoke……….……………

Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. It is over two years since they left their homeland
They haven't visited their homeland for 2 years
2. ' How many car are there in front of your house, Mai? ' I said.
I asked Mai how many cars there were in front of her house
3. No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival.
I wasn't introduced to newcomers in the festival.

4. The food was too bad for the children to eat.
The food was so bad that the children couldn't eat it
5. It's no use persuading her to join in that activity.
There is no point in persuading her to join in that activity.
6. I am on the fifth page of the essay I am typing.
So far i have typed five pages of the essay
7. The dog keeping stealing my socks.
The dog is always stealing my socks.
8. Hoa found it easy to translate this poem into French.
Hoa had no difficulty in translating this poem into French.
9. Collect all of dirty clothes by 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Let all dirty clothes be collected by 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
10. Mary is the most graceful girl at school.

No girl at school is more graceful than Mary

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

1. This is the first time I’ve ever painted a mural over graffiti.

→ I have never painted a mural over graffiti before.

2. Mr. Binh started recycling rubbish two years ago.

→ Mr. Binh has been recycling rubbish for two years.

3. David failed the exam because of his laziness.

→ Because David was lazy, he failed the exam.

4. They haven’t cleaned up the street for five months.

→ It’s been five months since they cleaned up the street.

5.We have donated books and clothes for ten years.

→ We began donating books and clothes ten years ago.

1. This is the first time I’ve ever painted a mural over graffiti.

I have never painted a mural over graffiti before

2. Mr. Binh started recycling rubbish two years ago.

Mr. Binh has  recycled rubbish for two years

3. David failed the exam because of his laziness.

Because David      was lazy,  he failed the exam

4. They haven’t cleaned up the street for five months.

It’s       .five months since they last cleaned up the street

5.We have donated books and clothes for ten years.

We began       donating books and clothes ten years ago