REPHRASING (USE OF ENGLISH)

Finish the sentences without changing the meaning.

1. This story doesnt amuse me. 34. I am sorry I didnt reply to your last letter He said.
I dont find He apologized
2. Computers dont interest me 35. Dont complain all the time.
I am not I wish
3 The next unit will fascinate you 36. He bought his car five years ago.
You will be He has .
4. Few people in England speak Chinese. 37. It has been three months since she started learning English
Not She has
5. Will you post this letter for me, please? 38 I am upset because I have to do so much work.
Do you mind? I wish
6. Please dont ask so many questions. 39. He doesnt believe in me.
Please stop He doesnt
7. She doesnt intend to leave. 40. Although the weather was good, we stayed indoors.
She has no Despite
8. Mary doesnt know very many words in English. 41. Despite the high price of petrol, big cars are still popular.
Mary knows Although
9. My uncles generosity enabled us to go on a cruise. 42. Even though he had a pleasant manner, he isnt a good doctor.
Thanks In spite
10. Dont go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. 43. In spite of her illness, my mother always had a smile on her face.
Make sure you finish Even though
11. Older people listen to people better than younger people do. 44. Tourists keep coming here despite the terrible weather
Older people are Although
12. She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions. 45. I like you even though you have a strange sense of humour.
Her In spite
13. You dont have to pay duty on these goods. 46. When I first went to England I wasnt accustomed to eating at 12.
The goods are When I first went to England I
14. Chris is a very fluent Spanish speaker. 47. It is difficult for her to deal with naughty children.
Chris speaks She
15. Can I sit here? 48. After a while I became accustomed to working long hours.
Do you ? After a while I
16. Could I ask you a few personal questions? 49. After a month it wasnt difficult for us to get up early.
Do you? After a month we
17. Do they allow people to park here? 50. When I was little girl I often a went rambling with my family
Is ? When I was little girl I
18. Can dogs come in here? 51. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
Are ? All dogs are
19. Was this exercise more difficult to do than the last one? 52. I am so tired that I cant pay attention.
Did you ? I am too
20. Is John having a party on Saturday? He asked. 53. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
He asked As long as
21. Why didnt you make an appointment earlier? The doctor asked. 54. The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered soon.
The doctor asked her According
22. Do they allow you to smoke in British cinemas? 55. I dont want to go out this evening.
Is ? I dont fancy
23. Please dont play the music so loudly. 56. I think Rome is more beautiful than Paris.
Would you mind? I prefer .
24. She cant come to the party because she is so busy. 57. I prefer not to answer that question.
But if Id rather
25. Can you lend me some money? John asked Mary. 58. It is not a good idea to travel at night.
John asked Mary It is better to avoid
26 I am bored with this book and I dont want to read it any more. 59. It is a pity I didnt help you.
I am tired I regret
27 Everybody expected the weather to be warmer. 60. I find it wonderful to be with friends.
The weather I very much
28. Someone is repairing the car. 61. Have I met you before? I cant recall it.
The car I cant remember
29 I got there earlier than I had planned. 62. We can take pride in our success.
I had planned We are
30 They will give me a prize if I can learn this. 63. I have to phone my mother tomorrow. I mustnt forget.
I I must
31 Perhaps one day someone will find a cure for the common cold. 64. I havent heard from Kevin for a long time.
Perhaps one day a The last time
32. Someone told me I could learn English in my sleep. 65. It has been a long time since I saw him.
I I
33. People say English is easy to learn. 66. I havent had a holiday for ages.
English It has
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67. Perhaps he went to London. 100. It is not a good idea to do a bungee jump if youre scared of heights.
He might You
68. Lets have a Chinese meal, he said to me. 101. its unnecessary for you to come if you dont want to
He suggested. You
69. Unless it stops snowing, we wont get home. 102. Karen had the ability to swim from an early age.
If Karen
70. He will only phone if he changes his mind. 103. It was necessary for Gary to clean the house.
He wont Gary
71. You were supposed to give the letter to Peter. 104. I didnt have the ability to drive until last year.
You should I
72. People were watching the match on TV. 105. It is unnecessary for Amy to bring the umbrella.
The match Amy
73. They will take him to hospital. 106. It wasnt a good idea for you to walk home alone.
He You
74. The intense heat has burnt many of the rescuers. 107. People believe that he was the murderer.
Many He .
75. Someone had taken away the fire-extinguishers. 108. People should send their complaints to the head office.
The Complaints
76. I like planes a lot. 109. They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.
I am The meeting
77. He is not old enough to vote. 110. George is older than Mary.
He is too Mary isnt
78. Many religious orders only get money from charity. 111. Nobody told me that George was ill.
Many religious orders only I
79. They found the stolen money. 112. His colleagues gave him a present when he retired.
The A present
80. The presidents promise was never fulfilled. 113. It is said that many people have lost their homes after the war.
The president never Many people .
81. If the weather doesnt improve we wont go. 114. It is believed that the killer got in through the kitchen window.
Unless The killer
82. He is too short to be a policeman. 115. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.
He isnt Two people
83. Charles is said to be a very rich man. 116. Johns money was stolen on a train.
They say John had
84. Ive never met a more annoying person than James. 117. Georges nose was broken in a fight.
James George had
85. I wont tolerate this behaviour for a minute longer. 118. I dont want to have an ice cream.
I wont put I dont fancy
86. I cant be here earlier than ten. 119. Why dont you go out tomorrow instead of today?
Ten in the morning Why dont you put
87. Ann is the politest person I know. 120. Dont forget to post the letter: Jack said to me.
I dont know a Jack reminded
88. This is an extraordinary story. 121. Ill drive you to the station: John said.
What ! John insisted
89. Stephens wanted to see the ruins. 122. Id like to give up smoking.
Stephen was looking I wish
90. The train left after I got to the station. 123. Id like to take a photograph, but I didnt bring the camera.
By the time I I wish
91. They didnt give me much information about the place. 124. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap or the race.
They only One runner was so
92. Although he was ill he visited other ruins. 125. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs Jones.
Despite Mrs Jones is
93. She is a fluent Italian speaker. 126. My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year.
She speaks I was
94. The managed to return to the city nine months later. 127. She drives extremely dangerously.
They succeeded She is an
95. Mrs Wilson says she is sorry she didnt attend the meeting yesterday. 128. Bob is the best footballer in the club.
Mrs Wilson regrets Nobody in the club
96. I havent read it for a long time. 129. I got up earlier than you did yesterday morning.
Its been a long time You got up
97. It is prohibited to drive if you drink. 130. I always do my homework on my own.
You I always do my homework by
98. It is a good idea to take warm clothes with you if you go hiking. 131. I find him very funny.
You He makes
99. It is necessary for pilots to have a licence. 132. That cliff is very deep.
Pilots That cliff has