WRITING HANDOUT 12

I. Sentence transformation.
Directions: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use NO
MORE THAN THREE WORDS
Example:
0. Smoking is not allowed in my family.
No one in my family is allowed to smoke.

1. ‘Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?’, said John
John suggestedthat ……………………………….. a better lock on the door.
2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it
exploded.
……………… his both …………………, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
3. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
This is……………………………….. I have eaten this kind of food.
4. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
Plansfor an extension to the house ……………………………….. by the architect.
5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday
You don’t ……………………………….. by Saturday.
6. ‘How many survivors are there?’, asked the journalist.
The journalist wanted to know how many survivors ……………………………
7. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
The meat was ……………………………….. it had to be thrown away.
8. It is essential that Professor Van Helsing is met at the airport.
Professor Van Helsing ……………………………….. at the airport.
9. You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa.
If you ……………………………….. a visa you can’t visit the USA.
10. ‘Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?’, asked Peter.
Peter asked ……….. he ……………………………….. Janet’s typewriter.
II. Paragraph writing
Your English teacher has asked you to write a paragraph about your diet.
In your paragraph, you should mention:
- what food/ drinks you often have
- whether you think your diet is healthy.
- and whether you want to change your diet
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Write your paragraph in about 80-100 words.

III. Letter writing

Read this part of a letter you receive from your English speaking friend Linda.

“... I’m a bit overweight. So I think perhaps my diet is not really good. Can you give me
some advice on what to eat and drink to have a better health?”

Write a letter to your friend Linda to give her some suggestion/advice.

Write your letter in about 100-120 words.

KEY:
1. Barry should put
2. Despite….. broken legs
3. the firsttime
4. have been drawn
5. have to finish
6. there were
7. so rotten that
8. must be met
9. don’t have
10. if …. could borrow