D. WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)
1. An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper.
→ Their engagement..................................................................................................................
2. The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.
→ Hardly..........................................................................................................................................
3. Allan regretted asking Arthur to lend him £20.
→ Allan wished.............................................................................................................................
4. Parking is not permitted here.
→ You aren’t..................................................................................................................................
5. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
→ “Which ......................................................................................................................................”
6. If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.
→ But...............................................................................................................................................
7. It was so late that nothing could be done.
→ It was too...................................................................................................................................
8. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
→ Much...........................................................................................................................................
9. That meal was excellent!
→ What...........................................................................................................................................
10. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
→ I’d sooner.................................................................................................................................
Writing. Use the following prompts to write the perfect sentences. (2.0 pts)
Dear Nam,
1. school year / going / come / end
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2. I / look / forward / summer holiday
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3. this occasion / I / go / your country
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4. I / intend / stay / your house / two weeks
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5. I / hope / your parents / kind / provide / food / accommodation
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6. this opportunity / amuse / heartily
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7. first day / morning / long walk / country
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8. and / evening / swim / river
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9. following days / help / parents / farm work
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10. give / regards / everybody
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Affectionately yours
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same the sentence printed before it. Use the words given and do not change their form.
1. May I turn on the television?
=> Do you mind turning on the television? (mind)
2. Would you mind not using the office phone?
=> I'd rather you did not use the office phone (use)
3. "Don't throw things away" - Mrs. Thanh said to the students
=> Mrs. Thanh asked the students not to throw things away throw things away (asked)
4. Does your country export coffee to Europe?
=> Is europe exported coffee by your country? (exported)
5. I suggest going to the movies now.
=> I suggest that we should go to the movies now (that)
1. May I turn on the television?
=> Do you MIND TURNING ON the television? (mind)
2. Would you mind not using the office phone?
=> I'd LIKE TO USE the office phone (use)
3. "Don't throw things away" - Mrs. Thanh said to the students
=> Mrs. Thanh ASKED THE STUDENTS NOT to throw things away (asked)
4. Does your country export coffee to Europe?
=> Is coffee exported to Europe by your country? (exported)
5. I suggest going to the movies now.
=> I suggest that we should go to the movies now (that)