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

1. The fable is very exciting.

What …

2. The book was so good that I couldn’t stop reading it.

It was …

3. The children were doing their homework when I got home.

While …

4. She finds it difficult to remember all the story.

It’s …

5. Sleeping Beauty isn’t as interesting as Beauty and the Beast.

Beauty and the Beast …

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

1. There are English and French translations of his book.                    (been)

® His book has ...........................................................into English and French.

2. Dane asked me how much I had paid for my new car.                      (cost)

® Dane wanted to know...................................................................my new car.

3. “Remember to turn off the lights before going to bed” he said to me. (reminded)

® He ................................................................... the lights before going to bed.

4. All the guests enjoyed themselves at the party apart from George.             (Who)

® George was the .......................................................... enjoy himself at the party.

5. It’s a good thing I spoke to you of I would have forgotten her birthday.    (if)

® I would have forgotten her birthday........................................................... to you.

6. They estimated the price, including all the costs. account

® Taking ..........................................................................................the price

7. I can't understand him because he speaks so quickly. could

® If he.................................................................................understand him.

8. People think that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in the pub. been

® The prisoner ....................................................... while drinking in the pub.

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one. (5 pts)

1. The movie was very bad. I couldn’t see it.                        

- The movie was not…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………

2. The garage is going to repair our car next week.               

- We are going.............................................................................................................................................

3. In spite of his intelligence, he doesn’t do well at school.  

- Although……………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

4. You must see the headmaster.                                                       

- You’ve…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………

5. Peter spent three hours repairing his house.

It……………..........................................................…………………………………………………………

6. No one works harder than Barbara.

Barbara…………………..........................................................…………………………………………..…

7. Nam didn^’t go to school yesterday.

Nam was…………………………………...........................................................………………….........….

8. The rooms in this hotel aren’t so comfortable as the rooms in that hotel.

The rooms in that hotel ……...........................................................………………………………….………

9. He drives carefully. He never has accidents.

He is …………………………………….......................................................……………………………….

10.  Listening to music at home is more interesting than going to the concert.

I prefer            …………………………………........................................................……………………………….

11.  Learning English is very difficult for my brother.

It ..………………………………….......................................................…………………………………

12.  The visitor spoke so quickly that we could not understand what she said.

The visitor spoke too…….................................................……............…………………………………       

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. (1,5pts)

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……………………………………………………….

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word.
1. Mackenzie wrote four best –sellers before he was 20. (age)
     By_____________________________________________________________________
2. We were not able to have our picnic because of the heavy rain.. ( impossible)
    The heavy rain made _______________________________________________________
3. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running )
   Daily____________________________________________________________________
4. Have you read this novel by Jack London? (looked)
   Have ______________________________________________________________________?
5. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t start engine.  ( Tries) 
   Hard  ______________________________________________________________________

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given word.
1. Mackenzie wrote four best –sellers before he was 20. (age)
     By_____________________________________________________________________
2. We were not able to have our picnic because of the heavy rain.. ( impossible)
    The heavy rain made _______________________________________________________
3. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running )
   Daily____________________________________________________________________
4. Have you read this novel by Jack London? (looked)
   Have ______________________________________________________________________?
5. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t start engine.  ( Tries) 
   Hard  ______________________________________________________________________

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

          1. This bike is cheaper than that one

->That bike………………………………………………………………………………….

          2.  The car is very modern

->What……………………………………………….……………………………………!

          3. Would you like some bananas ?

->Do you …………………………………………………………………………………..?

          4. They are going to visit their friends next Sunday

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

          5. My father walks to the park

->My father…………………………………………………………………………………

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

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.  (1,0 pt)

1. How old is your sister?                                                                                (AGE)

à What is . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . .?

2. We  are going to plant trees in the garden next month.                                   (PLAN)

à We have . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

3. Next year we’ll probably hear a lot more about environmental pollution. (LIKELY)

à In  the next few years  . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .