Rewrite the sentences as directed .

1. Ha is interested in going on a picnic with her best friends at weekends. (likes)

=>Ha................................................................................................ 

2. One of my teeth is hurt. I will go to the dentist tomorrow. (use a conjunction)

=>………………………...........................................................................

3. I started playing soccer 5 years ago.

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

4. Nick enjoys carving eggshells

=>Nick’s hobby ……………………

5 Mary was sick, so she could not go to school.

 →Because …………………………………………………………………………………….

6. The last time I met him was 3 years ago

→ I haven’............................................................................................

7. Lan went out because she finished her homework.(so)

→ Lan  ……………………………………………………………….

8. He is interested in doing morning exercise.

→He .......................................................................................................

XI. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the given word. Do not change the given word.

1. I did my best to arrive here on time.effort

-> I………………………………………………………….…….………………… here on time.

2. They offered her a job but she refused.                                                                  turned

-> She…………………………………………………….………………….……………of a job.

3. It took Jane five minutes to find her car.                                                                   spent

-> Jane……………………………………………………………………………for her car keys.

4. Celine has always been fond of classical music.                                                       taste

-> Celine………………………………………………...………………………..classical music.

5. I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday.                    went

-> To……………………………………..………………….……wrong 

VII. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar”.

    The film “Avatar” …………………………………………………………...

2. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.

    She’s interested ……………………………………………………………..

3. She only allows her children to watch television at weekends.

    She only lets ………………………………………………………………...

4. Could you help me with this box?

    Would you ………………………………………………………………….?

5. DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think.

    DIY skills are …………………………………………………………………..

6. Who will take care of the garden while you are away?

    Who will look ………………………………………………………………..?

7. How about going window-shopping this afternoon?

    Shall …………………………………………………………………………?

8. What leisure activity do you like most?

    What’s ………………………………………………………………………?

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

1.  It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar”.

The film “Avatar”________________________________________________

2.  She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.

She’s interested__________________________________________________

3.  She only allows her children to watch television at weekends.

She only lets____________________________________________________

4.  Could you help me with this box?

Would you______________________________________________________

5.  DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think.

DIY skills are _______________________________________________

6.  Who will take care of the garden while you are away?

Who will look___________________________________________________

7.  How about going window-shopping this afternoon?

Shall__________________________________________________________

8.  What leisure activity do you like most?

What’s_________________________________________________________

Task 10: Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. He likes playing computer games in his free time.

à His hobby is ........................................................................................................

2. I think that learning English is important.

à I find ..................................................................................................

3. It is a long time since we last met.

à We haven't …………………………………………………………

4. The black car is not so expensive as the red car.

à The red car………………………………………………………

5. Her book is not the same as mine.

à Her book ………………………………………………………

6. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?

à How …………………………………………………………………

7. Mountain climbing is more dangerous than skating.

à Skating isn’t ………………………………………………………………

8. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike.

à Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………………

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

1. It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar”.

The film “Avatar”_______________________________________

2. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.

She’s interested________________________________________

3. She only allows her children to watch television at weekends.

She only lets_____________________________________

4. Could you help me with this box?

Would you__________________________________________

5. DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think.

DIY skills are _______________________________________________

6. Who will take care of the garden while you are away?

Who will look_____________________________________________

7. How about going window-shopping this afternoon?

Shall_______________________________________

8. What leisure activity do you like most?

What’s___________________________________

I.      WRITING 

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. Her hobby is raising money for the poor. She enjoys …………………………………………...

Question 34.There are five rooms in our house.

Our house ……………………………………………….

Question 35. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike. Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………

Question 36. You ought to eat less high- fat food.

You should …………………………………………………………

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. (SO)

………………………………………………………………..

Question 38. I find collecting glass bottles interesting. (hobby)

…………………………………………………………………..

Question 39.What hobby do you like best, Linda ? (favourite)

………………………………………………………………….

Question 40. Eat a lot of red fruits and vegetables. They provide vitamin A, which is good for the eyes. ( Because)

………………………………………………………………

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

1. Travelling by coach is cheaper than travelling by train.

It is more ______________________________ by coach.

2. Seats must be booked on the coach.

You must ___________________________________.

3. I prefer driving to travelling by coach.

I like driving ____________________________ by coach.

4. I find long car journeys boring.

I get _____________________________________ car journeys.

5. Being tired makes driving dangerous.

Tiredness makes it ________________________________.

6. It's too cold to go to the beach.

It isn't ______________________________________ to the beach.

XI. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 1. His hobby is playing football.
He enjoys …………………………………………...

Question 2. Mary enjoys taking photos

Mary is interested ……………………………………….

Question 3. I find taking photos interesting

I think ………………………………………………………..

Question 4. We all find painting interesting because it’s a creative activity.

We all think ……………………………………………………….

Question 5.  When did you start your hobby?

How long ……………………………………………………..

Question 6. Sue started to eat a low carb diet two years ago.

Sue has ……………………………………………………………

Question 7. She eats fruits and veggies every day, but she keeps gaining weight.

Although………………………………………………………………………..

Question  8: July stayed home from school yesterday because she had a high fever.

July had a high fever, …………………………………………………………