X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it. (2 points)
1. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.
à It was……………………………………………………………….……………
2. Is this the only way to reach the stadium ?
à Isn’t there……………………………………………………………………….?
3. “ What’s your mother’s name, little boy ?” he said.
à He asked…………………………………………………………………………..
4. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
à Only…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I’ve always had to get up early to prepare breakfast for my family.
à I’m used…………………………………………………………………….………
6. Does she know enough English to work as a translator ?
à Is her………………………………………………………………………………….
7. These new machines have put an end to queuing.
à Before these……………………………………………………………………………
8. This exercise is more difficult than last week’s.
à Last week’s……………………………………………………………………………..
9. “Less noise!” the father asked the children.
à The father shouted ………………………………………………………………………
10. Mrs. Brown has two children.
à Mrs. Brown is……………………………………………………………….…………..
XI. Complete the sentence using the words given. Make all the changes and additions if neccessary. (2 poins)
1. We / be / close friends/ because / we / have / many things/ common.
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2. Passover/ celebrate/ every country/ world/?
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3. We/ decide/ go/ short walk/ before/ sit down/ lunch.
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4. After/ walk/ three hours/ we/ stop/ let/ others/ catch/ up/ us.
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5. There/ be/ more/ and/ challenges/ school children today/ early age.
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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentences:
1. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
--> It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test
2. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem.
--> If it hadn't been for the fog, there wouldn't have been traffic problem
3. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it.
--> Most students are capable of working very hard when they feel like it
4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
--> A lot of effort has been made to find a cure for this disease
5. " If I were you, I wouldn't accept his marriage proposal," said Nam to Lan
--> Nam advised Lan not to accept his marriage proposal