Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. 

1. The last time they visited England was two years ago.

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

2. We started living here fifteen years ago.

=> We have…………………………………………………………………..

3. When did you begin to learn English ?

=> How long…………………………………………………………………..?

4. I last wrote a letter to my aunt in May.

=> I haven’t……………………………………………………………………..

5. Mr Minh began to collect stamps in 2000.

=>Minh has………………………………………………..                                                                                                                                                            

6. Nga started learning French last year.

=> Nga…………………………………………………………………………….

7. The last time I saw her was in 2000.

=> I haven’t……………………………………………………………………..

I. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: 1. The Brown Family goes to Switzerland every winter. They started to do this 4 years ago. (gone) 2. Timothy rides a bus to school. He started to do it when his car broke down. (since) 3. I haven't received any letters from her for two months. (last) 4. He completed the marathon although he has the pain in his leg. (Despite) 5. We were able to see the meteor storm because we stayed out all night. (so)

Part 1- Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

33. Lan began to watch TV two hours ago.

=> Lan has…………………. …………………………………………two hours.

34. In the past, Nam often walked to school.

=> Nam used…………………………………………………………..in the past.

35. The book is more expensive than the dictionary.

=> The dictionary is not as………………… ……………………………the book.

36. She said to me: “ Can you clean the floor?”

=> She asked me…………………………………………………………the floor.

D. WRITING (2 pts)

Part 1- Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

33. Lan began to watch TV two hours ago.

=> Lan has…………………. …………………………………………two hours.

34. In the past, Nam often walked to school.

=> Nam used…………………………………………………………..in the past.

35. The book is more expensive than the dictionary.

=> The dictionary is not as………………… ……………………………the book.

36. She said to me: “ Can you clean the floor?”

=> She asked me…………………………………………………………the floor.

Part 2– Now complete the sentences below to describe Hoa’s room.

      Dear Alice,

37. I am glad / tell / you  that I’m going / join / Y & Y Green Group.

      ……………………………………………………………………………………

38 . We / going / clean / streets/ weekends.

      ………………………………………………………………………………………

39. We/ also / planting / young trees / sell /  other schools

      ……………………………………………………………………………………..

40. Write / me/ soon / tell me /  all your news..

      ……………………………………………………………………………………

      Love,

          Nga             

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

1. I started learning English 10 years ago.

 I have________________________________________________________

2. Stop swimming in that lake, or you will have skin rashes.

 If you__________________________________________________________

3. We will send the rescue workers to the flooded villages.

The rescue workers ______________________________________________

4. I think you should use energy efficient light bulbs.

 If I____________________________________________________________

 Combine two sentences into a new one, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

5. The environment is polluted. Birds leave their habitats and plants die. (makes)                                            

 ________________________________________________________________

6. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (Since)

 ________________________________________________________________

7. His room is untidy, so his mother is unhappy.  (because of)

 ________________________________________________________________

8. Paul doesn’t have a car. He can’t drive to work. (If)       

 ________________________________________________________________

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4) 1. They have just sold that old house. - That old house_____________________________________________________. 2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday. - Although_________________________________________________________. 3. They will build a new mall here. - A new mall__________________________________________________________. 4. Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better. - If_______________________________________________________________. 5. Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family. - Although___________________________________________________________.

Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same
1. I started to write this letter 2 hours ago
- I have WRITTEN THIS LETTER FOR 2 HOURS
2. He started to learn English 2 years ago
- He has............................................
3. She began to work for this compay 2 months ago
- She has..........................................................................
4. They began teaching at this school 2 weeks ago
- They have...............................................
5. He stopped smoking 2 days ago
- He has........................................................
6.She stopped working here last week
- She has..........................................................
7.She started writing novels when she was 15 years old
- he has...............................................................
8. They began to build this hospital last year
- They have......................................................
9. It started to rain yesterday
- It has........................................................
10.We began living here last year
- We have...............................................