For each sentence, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in the brackets. You do not need to change the word. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR words.

FOR EACH QUESTION, COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST. USE NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. WRITE ONLY THE MISSING WORDS.

1. I haven´t read a good novel for a long time.

It´s no long time_______since_______ I read a good novel.

2. Why don´t you borrow a book from the library?.

 If I were you, I _______________ a book from the library.

3. I spend an hour reading the newspaper every day.

 It takes me an hour___to read___________ the newspaper every day.

4. I think that history books are more interesting than novels.

I think that novels are not_____as interesting as______history books.

5. There aren´t many history books in my local library.

My local library has only got a ________________history books.

6. My brother is too young to read computer books.

My brother isn´t_____________________ to read computer books.

7. The new restaurant´s name is The Bluebell.

The name________ new restaurant is The Bluebell.

8. the owner of The Bluebell is a very rich man.

The new restaurant_____________ to a very rich man.

9. The Bluebell was designed by a famous architect.

A famous architect_________ The Bluebell.

10. The Bluebell is more comfortable than other restaurants in the area.

Other restaurants in the area are not so_________________ The Bluebell.

11. There are English and French dishes on The Bluebell´s menu. The Bluebell____________________ got English and French dishes on its menu.

12. Meal prices at The Bluebell will change on 30 August.

Meal prices at The Bluebell will be the same_________30 August.

13. The King School has been open for five years.

The King School____________five years ago.

14. Last year the King School had more than 500 students.

Last year there_____________ more than 500 students at the King School.

15. I asked at Reception about the price of a conversation course.

 I asked at Reception: “How much_______ a conversation course cost?

16. The course book is included in the price of the course.

 The price of the course_____________ the course book.

17. All the other schools in town are more expensive than the King School.

 The King School is the __________ expensive of all schools in town.

18. Students are not allowed to attend classes if they have not paid the fee.

Students are not allowed to attend classes____________ they have paid the fee.

19. Old Farham Castle was built six hundred years ago.

Old Farham Castle____________six hundred years old.

20. People say there is no other castle as interesting as this one in Europe.

People say that this is ___________ castle in Europe.

21. The castle opened to the public last year.

The castle______________ open to the public since last year.

22. Students are allowed to visit the castle without paying anything. Students_____________have to pay anything to visit the castle.

23. Visitors are always met at the door by the owner, Mr. Brandon.

The owner, Mr. Brandon, always_________ visitors at the door.

24. I asked Mr. Brandon if he lived in the castle when he was a child.

I asked Mr. Brandon: “_______________ live in the castle when you were a child?”

25. Niko really enjoys playing basketball.

Niko is very Keen________________basketball.

26. Last year, Niko was shown how to play basketball by his older brother.

Niko´s older brother_________ him how to play basketball last year.

27. Niko joined a basketball team three years ago.

Niko has been in a basketball team________ 3 years

28. Niko practices at a stadium quite near his house.

Niko´s house is not very ______ from the stadium where he practices.

29. Niko walks to the stadium in the minutes.

It ______________ Niko then minutes to walk to the stadium.

30. Niko´s team had an important match last week.

There _________an important match last week for Niko´s team.

31. I prefer playing tennis to playing squash.

I like playing tennis_____________ playing squash.

32. it´s too cold to play tennis.

 It isn´t warm_____________ to play tennis.

33. There are only a few squash courts in this town.

 There aren´t very_____________ squash courts in this town.

34. If you don’t play every week, you won´t improve your tennis.

You won´t improve your tennis unless_________every week.

35. Why don’t you join a tennis club?

 If I were you,__________________ join a tennis club.

36. I haven’t been to a tennis match for a long time.

It´s a long time since___________a tennis match.

37. We had not been on a canal boat for two years.

 It was two years________________ we had been on a canal boat.

38. It took us a long time to decide where to go.

We spent a long time_______________where to go.

39. The boat did not move very quickly down the river.

 The boat moved very_____________ down the river.

40. We could not fish in many parts of the river.

We were not________________- fish in many parts of the river.

41. there was a small kitchen on the boat.

 The boat_____________a small kitchen

42. The sun shone every day of the boat trip.

It was______________every day of the boat trip.

43. Clocks and watches are seen everywhere.

 You can _________ clocks and watches everywhere.

44. The earliest clocks used the sun´s shadow to tell the time.

 With the earliest clocks, people_____________ the time by using the sun´s shadow.

45. Modern clocks are more accurate than old-fashioned ones were.

 Old-fashioned clocks weren´t as____________ modern ones are.

46. The most famous clocks in the world are made in Switzerland.

 In Switzerland, they______________ the most famous clocks in the world.

47. An alarm clock can help you wake up early.

An alarm clock is helpful_____________you need to wake up early.

48. People without watches are often late for appointments.

 People without watches are often not____________ time for appointments.

49. The alphabet we use in English has 26 letters.

In the alphabet we use in English, ____________ are 26 letters.

50. Without an alphabet, we couldn´t write down our ideas.

If we _____________have an alphabet, we couldn’t write down our ideas.

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EX: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You cannot change the word given. Write no more than five words.

1. The view of the mountain is very exciting and impressive.

→ The view........................................................(BREATHTAKING)

2. The souvenirs here are not expensive.

→ The prices of the souvenirs............................(AFFORDABLE)

3. We don't have to spend too much money to stay at this hotel.

→ Staying at this hotel........................................(BANK)

4. The last time I travelled to Hong Kong was two years ago.

→ I haven't................................................. two years.(FOR)

5. Do you require a room and all meals?

→ Do you.........................................................? (FULL)

III. WRITING

1. For each sentence, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in the brackets. You do not need to change the word. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR words.

 Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
There is ____________________.
Answer: 0. There is a bookshop opposite the library.

12. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. DO NOT change the word. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You must not change the word. Write no more than THREE words.

1. Herding buffaloes is more difficult than loading the rice. (EASY)

- Loading the rice is ………………………………………………………………

2. Life in a mountainous village is more boring than life in a big city. (INTERESTING)

- Life in a big city is ………………………………………………………………………..

3. People in the countryside are often more optimistic than those in the city. (OPTIMISTIC)

- People in the countryside often ……………………………………………………………….

4. Living in a modern town is noisier than living in a small village. (PEACEFUL)

- Living in a small village is ……………………………………………………………………

5. Houses in this village have less furniture than those in the nearby city. (BETTER)

- Houses in this city are …………………………………………………………………………

6. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.

- The white dress………………………………………………………………………..

7. I love listening to music.

- I am …………….……….……………………….……….……….……….……….

8. No one in my group is more intelligent than Cuong.

- Cuong ……….………………………….…….……….….……………….….………….

9. Son Tung M-TP performs the song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau” very beautifully.

- The song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau”…………………………………………………

10. The Ha Nhi ethnic group hasabout 12,500 inhabitants. (Make questions)

- ………………………………………………………………………………………………

. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. 

Use two words from the box in each answer.

advised - asked - me - my - said - she - their - told

42.Question 1. 'The clothes in that shop are not very good value for money. If I were you, I wouldn't shop there.' 

Billy ............... not to buy clothes from that shop.

43.Question 2. 'Don't put your jumper in the washing machine - you will ruin it!' 

My mum ............... me not to wash ............... jumper in the washing machine.

44.Question 3. 'When do the sales start? I want to get some bargains.' 

Lucy ............... me when the sales started so ............... could get some bargains.

45.Question 4. 'I like your parents' new car.' 

Barbara ............... that she liked ............... new car.

2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You must not change the word. Write no more than THREE words.

For each question below, complete the second sentence so that it means almost the same as the
sentence before it. Use the given word in the capital, which MUST NOT be changed. You should
write BETWEEN 3 AND 5 WORDS ONLY:

That house will be the head office. It is being built. (which)
That house, _____________________________________________________be the head office.

This exam is very important. It categorizes the level of each student. (the)
This exam,________________________________________________student, is very important.

Internet is harmful for children's health. This is proved by scientists. (which)
Internet is harmful______________________________________________ proved by scientists.