Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same meaning as the first, using the word given. 

1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.

->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….

2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.

         -> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...

3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

            -> If…………………………………………………………………………………

4.  “ I really must leave now,”  Mr. Fatt said.

            -> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..

5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.

            -> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Question I. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same meaning as the first (5 pts)
1. You may be intelligent, but you should be careful about this.
->
2. My boss often works better when he is pressed for time.
->
3. "John shouldn't have behaved so badly", said Janet.
->
4. Keep calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
->
5. Her success went beyond her expectation.
->
Question II. Do not change the given word, use it to rewrite each of the following sentences so that each has a similar meaning as the original one (5 pts) 
1. Many aquatic animals and plants died because the water was polluted.
-> The polluted _____________________________  (RESULTED)
2. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
-> The sand of the beach ______________________________ (WITH)
3. It's not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.
-> It's better to ______________________________ (SPENDING)
4. I am going to the barber's this afternoon.
->I am _____________________________ (HAVING)
5. Barbara isn't trying to solve her financial problem.
-> Barbara is _____________________________ (EFFORT)

TEST 1:

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1.He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.

      He needn't

2. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

      Despite ________________________________________________________________________

3.It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.

     We find ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

     Only when ____________________________________________________________________________

5.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.    

     Rather ________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1.                              You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)

2.                              You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)

_________________________________________________________________________________

3.                              We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)

_________________________________________________________________________________

4.                              We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)

__________________________________________________________________________________

5.                              To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)

TEST 2:

I. Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (15pts)

1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

What……………………………………………….

2. He got over his operation very quickly.

He made a…………………………………………

3. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk.

All but……………………………………………..

4. The writer’s writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language. There…………………………………………………………….

5. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.

As soon as…………………………………………………….

6. He deals calmly with everything. (stride)

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

7. Many companies were immediately affected by the new regulations. (effect)

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

8. Being her only niece, Mary is very precious to her. (apple)

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

9. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. (hand)

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

10. John and she arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same time. (coincided)

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

TEST 3:

I. Write the sentence beginning with the word(s) given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one(20points)

1.While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

→ Despite my                                                                                                            .

2.I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.

→ Only when                                                                                                            .

3.Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.

→ Nobody took                                                                                                        .

4.We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

→ Regardless                                                                                                             .

5.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.

→ I whiled                                                                                                                 .

6.  The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

→Each ______________________________________________________.

7. They tried hard so that they would pass the exam.

→With _______________________________________________________.

8. On his way home Terry had an unfortunate accident .

→Terry met    _________________________________________________.

9.The Pacific Ocean is  averagely deeper than the Atlantic.

→The average _________________________________________________.

10.Peter said “I wish I were in your place”.                                                  

→ Peter said ___________________________________________________.

TEST 4:

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10pts)

1. Imagining our life without music is difficult.

àIt………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.

àThe exam paper may……………………………………………………………………

3. They are servicing my car tomorrow.

àI’m…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

àThere is no………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Maria burst into tears when she heard the bad news.

àMaria broke ………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (10 pts)

1. The rain was coming down in torrents.                                                                   ( cats)

à………………………………………………………………………………………...........

2. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.                             ( prevented)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the tube.                                                              ( ban)

à………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.                                                            ( common)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………....

5. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent.       ( terms)

à……………………………………………………………………………………………….

TEST 5:

Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways.

     The film bears ...................................................................................................................................

2. They believe that Oliver failed his exam because he was nervous.

     Oliver’s failure ..................................................................................................................................

3.  He imitated George Bush and other politicians in a humorous way.

He took  .................................................................................................................................................

4. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

    Deprived.............................................................................................................................................

5. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.

    The statement boils………………………………………………………………………….       

Part II: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (10 points)

1. Turn off all switches before leaving the room. (must)

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

2.  “Would you like to go with me to the market, Mai?”-  Ha said  (invited)

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

3. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. (worse)

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

4. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. (by)

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

5. I never intended to go to the meeting. (intention)

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

23. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

Is it OK if I go fishing?

 => Can ..........?

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

 "Where is the concert hall?" the tourist asked.

 ==> The tourist asked me.....

29. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 What is the price of this cake?

 => How much ..........?

30.  Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 I started to play basketball 2 years ago.

=> I have ..........

31.  Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 How long is the Great Wall of China?

 => What is ..........?

32. Make a complete sentence with the words or phrases given.

 My teacher/ never/ lose/ his temper

33. Make a complete sentence with the words or phrases given.

they/ like/ beer or wine?

34. Make a complete sentence with the words or phrases given.

There/ be/ many/ new/ shops/ near/ here,/ so/ the streets/ busy/ all day

35.  Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence .

 English /teacher/ in /Vietnam /My/ has/ for/ 2 years./ Worked

 36. Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence .

 have /often/ he/ Does/ breakfast late?

V. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first (1pts):

1.Because Alex was lazy, he didn't pass the final exam.

Ò Because of______________________________________________

2I'm not good at cooking, so I can't become a chief.

Ò If I ___________________________________________________

3. “Why don’t we go to the countryside?

ÒI suggested_____________________________________________

4. It's difficult for students to remember new vocabulary.

Ò Students find it_____________________________________________

28.  Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

He was delighted to receive his aunt's letter.

 => He was delighted when his ..........

29.Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

Nam is the most intelligent student in our class.

 => No one in our class ..........

30. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.

 => People ..........

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

 Skating in the winter is interesting.

 => It is .....

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...................................................................................................