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

1. It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (although) 

. 

2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however) 

. 

3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of) 

. 

4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless) 

. 

5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite) 

. 

6. Neither Mary nor  her sister studied arts at school.  

Mary never studied arts at school and ………………………………….. 

7. I think Vinh acted better than Quang in that play.  

I think Quang didn’t …………………………………...Vinh in that play. 

8. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An? 

. 

9. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature? 

10. Mr. Binh hasn’t taught us since the last semester. 

11. In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight. 

Even though . .....

12. The ending of the film was quite disappointing.  

We . ....

13. Although she performed well, she didn’t receive good comments from critics. 

Despite her . ....

14. We were so interested in the comedy that we laughed from beginning to end. 

The comedy . .....

15. I’m frightened by horror films; however, I enjoy watching them. 

In spite  ......

IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one. 1. How much does it cost you to buy that souvenir in dollars?

How many………………………………………………………………………………

2. When did you have it?

How long………………………………………………………………………………

3. These Dong Ho paintings are more expensive than those modern paintings. Those modern paintings are not …………………………………….

4. Jane didn’t go fishing yesterday because it rained heavily.

Because of……………………………………………………………………………

5. This is the first time I have seen him.

I have never ………………………………………………………………….

X. Complete each of the following sentences with the words or phrases given. 1. Volunteers/wash/dirty clothes/classify/before/give/the poor. ……………………………………………………………………………………………2. your children/go/camp/every summer holiday? ……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. my cousin/give/me/book/gift/next birthday. ……………………………………………………………………………………………4. I/enjoy/play/sports/because/it/good/health. …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. he/find/mountain climbing/dangerous/so/he/not take/it. ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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

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

=> Tom has...............................................................................................................................................

3. We have lived here for fifteen years.

=> We began ..............................................................................................................................................

4. When did you start learning English?

=> How long .............................................................................................................................................

5. My favourite TV programme is cartoon.

=> I like …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

=> Ho Chi Minh City is the.......................................................................................................................

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

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

=> Living in Hai Phong.............................................................................................................................

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

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

=> Football is …………………………………………………………………………………………

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I. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. People invented the wheel thousands of years ago.

→ The wheel ...............................................................................................................

2. My father waters these flower every morning.

→ These flowers .........................................................................................................

3. People use computers all over the world.

→ Computers ..............................................................................................................

4. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An?

→ Is .......................................................................................................................... ?

5. John invited Fiona to his birthday party last night.

→ Fiona ......................................................................................................................

6. They keep many ancient things in museums.

→ Many ancient things................................................................................................

7. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature?

→ Is .......................................................................................................................... ?

8. People make many famous films in Hollywood.

→ Many famous films .................................................................................................

9. Her mother is preparing the dinner in the kitchen.

→ The dinner ..............................................................................................................

10. I do all my homework on my computer.

→ All my homework ....................................

V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.

1.      He can’t go out because he has to study for his exam.

If .......................................................................................................................................

2.      I don’t buy that book because I don’t have enough money.                  

If .......................................................................................................................................

3.      She is lazy so she can’t pass the exam.

If .......................................................................................................................................

4.      She is very shy, so she doesn’t enjoy the party.

If .......................................................................................................................................

5.      He will pay me tonight; I will have enough money to buy a car.

If .......................................................................................................................................

6.      He doesn’t take any exercises. He is so unhealthy.

If .......................................................................................................................................

7.      Study hard or you won’t pass the exam.

If .......................................................................................................................................

8.      Don’t be impatient or you will make mistakes.

If .......................................................................................................................................

9.      Mary types the letters in the office.

The letters .......................................................................................................................

10. His father will help you tomorrow.

You ..................................................................................................................................

11. I don’t know her telephone number.

Her telephone  ................................................................................................................

12. My students will bring the children home.

The children……………………………………………………………………….

13. They sent me a present last week.

I ……………………………………………………………………………………

14. The water is contaminated, so people get more diseases.

Because………………………………………………………………………………

15. It was raining, so we decided to postpone our camping.

Because……………………………………………………………………………..     

16. Lan was sick, so she couldn't come to class.

     Because.................................................................................................................................

17. Because she has a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house.

     Because of............................................................................................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.

      1    He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)

         →...............................................................................................................

      2.   “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said. (ADVISED)

   →....................................................................................................................

      3.   When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)

        →................................................................................................................

      4.   My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)

        →.....................................................................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.

Mrs. Smith is the wisest member of the family. (so)