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10. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and otherwords as
necessary.
1. Did you always eat sweets when you were small? USE
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2. She dreams to spend her vacation in Ho Chi Minh City. WISHES
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3. They didn’t use to drink coffee when we lived in America. NEVER
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4. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t. USED
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5. The boys want to win the football match. WISH
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6. Latin was an international language. USED
11.Change to the passive voice.
1. People know that he is armed.
→ _____________________________________________________________
2. It is believed that the man was killed by terrorists.
→ ____________________________________________________________

3. People think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.

→ ____________________________________________________________
4. It was reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
→ _____________________________________________________________
5. It is alleged that the man was driving at 110 miles an hour.

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→ ____________________________________________________________
6. People know that the expedition reached the South Pole in May.
→ ____________________________________________________________
7. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between them.
→ ____________________________________________________________
8. People consider that she was the best singer that Australia has ever produced.
→ _____________________________________________________________
9. It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow.
→ ____________________________________________________________
10.A lot of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
→ ____________________________________________________________

12 Change to the active voice.

1. Progress in science is being made day after day.
→ _______________________________________________________________
2. The palace was designed by a French architect.
→ _______________________________________________________________
3. The road in front of my house has been paved.
→ _______________________________________________________________
4. You can see that the dishes haven’t been washed.
→ _______________________________________________________________
5. Our salaries will not be increased this year.
→ _______________________________________________________________
6. Wasn’t that theatre built two years ago?
→ _______________________________________________________________
7. The problem may be discussed again.

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→ _______________________________________________________________
8. My brother has been offered a well-paid job.
→ _______________________________________________________________
9. It is reported that the war started again in South America.
→ _______________________________________________________________
10.I was told that his football team had played well last season.
→ _______________________________________________________________
13. Change these sentences into the passive voice.
1. It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by the fire.
→ _______________________________________________________________
2. The Greens had a carpet cleaner clean their carpet.
→ _______________________________________________________________
3. People believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
→ _______________________________________________________________
4. Journalists suppose that the footballer is earning ten million pounds a year.
→ _______________________________________________________________
5. It is reported that the damage is extensive.
→ _______________________________________________________________
6. People were watching the game outside the stadium on a huge screen.
→ _______________________________________________________________
7. The south coast continues to attract holidaymakers.
→ _______________________________________________________________
8. Somebody has described Keith Jones as the world’s greatest guitarist.
→ _______________________________________________________________
9. Robert always hated other children teasing him.
→ _______________________________________________________________

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10.Somebody should have offered Marry a drink when she arrived.

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14.Rewrite the following sentences using “It +be+adjective + (of/ for+ noun/
pronoun)”.
1. The students were unreasonable to complain about the exam results.
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2. The shelves are simple to put up.
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3. Hung was confident to present his ideas in front of the committee.
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4. We were surprised to get the scholarships.
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5. She was impolite to criticize him in front of his friends.
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6. Anna was brave to spend the night in the old house alone.
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7. Such a wonderful performance was interesting to hear.
_______________________________________________________________
8. You were very kind to give presents to street children before the new school year.
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9. English is necessary to learn now.
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10.Our living environment is so important to preserve.

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15 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other words as
necessary.
1. Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.
=> _______________________________________________________________
2. Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.
=> _______________________________________________________________
3. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.
=> _______________________________________________________________
4. Going into the lift alone is afraid.
=> _______________________________________________________________
5. Following the instructions carefully is important for all of us.
=> _______________________________________________________________
6. Being able to build the country into a powerful one is certain.
=> _______________________________________________________________
7. Speaking English with the foreigners is confident.
=> _______________________________________________________________
8. Showing us the way to train station was kind of them.
=> _______________________________________________________________
9. Using a long stick to get some fruits was very clever of him.
=> _______________________________________________________________
10.Finding a parking space in the city centre is not easy for you.
=>

16.Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms.
You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.

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1. The conversation/ take/ place/ the school’s 60th anniversary.

=> _______________________________________________________________
2. Our grandparents/ use/ live in an extended family.
=> _______________________________________________________________
3. Because/ it explain/ a lot about how the school/ in the past.
=> _______________________________________________________________
4. The roof/ made of tiles/ some tiles were broken./ The window frames/ made of wood/
some of them were missing.
=> _______________________________________________________________
5. They/ learn that they/ lucky/ have/ such great learning facilities/ nowadays.
=> _______________________________________________________________
6. My mother/ a sympathetic woman./ She always care/ how/ we feel.
=> _______________________________________________________________
7. The boys/ willing to do/ what you want/ to./ They/ really obedient.
=> _______________________________________________________________
8. Having students/ work/ groups,/ she hoped/ they could learn/ be cooperative.
=> _______________________________________________________________
9. She/ tolerant with/ children even when/ they/ misbehave.
=> _______________________________________________________________
10.Nowadays/ the nuclear family/ becoming more common/ the cities.
=> _______________________________________________________________

17.Use the words and phrases to complete the sentences.

1. The adults/ take responsibility/ leading/ family.
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2. If/ we/ not have/ forgiveness/ we/ not live/ happy/ extended family/ many members.

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3. Nguyen Sieu Primary School/ Ha Noi/ introduce/ traditional games/ their curriculum/
recently.
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4. The school/ like/ offer/ gentle form/ relaxation/ after/ hours/ study.
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5. The students/fifth grade/play/traditional games/ without/ instruction/ teachers.
_______________________________________________________________
6. Some students/ enjoying “Cat and Mouse game”/ while/ others/ interested/ play/ blind
man’s bluff.
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7. The school authorities/ want/ increase/ students’ affection/ school/ so that/ each day/
school/ full/ happiness.
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8. Family members/ support/ other/ times/ trouble.
_______________________________________________________________
9. We/ have/ need/ love/ and/ loved/ so/ family/ normally/ place/ where/ love/ expressed.
_______________________________________________________________
10.It/ certain/ laughter/ positive way/ release tensions/ and/ gain/ close relationships.
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18.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
 It’s better to avoid ________________________________________________
2. Michael laughed when I told him the joke.
 The joke ________________________________________________________

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3. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.

 Let ____________________________________________________________
4. We like to lie on the beach all day.
 We enjoy _______________________________________________________
5. Do you fancy going for a walk?
 Would you like __________________________________________________
6. I wish I hadn’t taken your advice.
 I regret _________________________________________________________
7. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory.
 I’ll never forget __________________________________________________
8. It was difficult for me to stop laughing at Wendy’s letter.
 I couldn’t help ___________________________________________________
9. Shall I phone you this evening?
 Do you want ____________________________________________________
10.It will be good to see them again.
 I’m looking _____________________________________________________
11.I’d prefer not to go out tonight.
 I’d rather _______________________________________________________
12.You’d better put your money in the bank, Jack.
 I advised ________________________________________________________
13.I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.
 You can’t _______________________________________________________
14.Please don’t interrupt me all the time.
 Would you mind _________________________________________________
15.My father said I could use his car.
 My father allowed ________________________________________________

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