Question

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Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not change the word given: (5 points)

1. Perhaps Fiona will come soon and then she’ll be able to join us. IF
 Fiona will be able to join us ___________soon.

2. To Amir’s surprise his boss offered him promotion. WAS
 To Amir’s surprise __________________________________promotion.

3. Cars cost more in Britain than in Belgium. MUCH
 Cars ___________________________________in Belgium as in Britain.

4. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Agnes. COULD
 Agnes _______________________________________the tourist office.

5. He should take those shoes to be mended soon. HAVE
 He should __________________________________________soon.

6. What a pity we ate all the food. ONLY
 If __________________________________________all the food.

7. I don’t want you to buy me a present. SOONER
 I’d _______________________________________buy me a present.

8. From today lorries are not allowed to go through the town centre. NO
 From today __________________________________ to go through the town centre.

9. The days get colder and colder. IT
 Each __________________________________ colder.

10. A good boss looks after everyone in the company. EMPLOYER
 A good __________________________________ in the company.

Part II. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences. (5 points)

Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.

1. I/ want/ have/ that suit/ clean/ iron/ before/ meeting.

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2. Many foreigners/ be/ not/ accustomed/ cold weather/ Vietnam.

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3. Because/ heavy rain/ many students/ be late/ class/ yesterday.

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4. My brother/often/ spend/ spare time/ read /books/ watch/ television.

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5. One/ disadvantages/ living here/ lack/ public transport.

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Answer 1

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Part I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not change the word given: (5 points)

1. Perhaps Fiona will come soon and then she’ll be able to join us. IF
 Fiona will be able to join us ____if she comes_______soon.

2. To Amir’s surprise his boss offered him promotion. WAS
 To Amir’s surprise _____he was offered_____________________________promotion.

3. Cars cost more in Britain than in Belgium. MUCH
 Cars ________don't cost as much___________________________in Belgium as in Britain.

4. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Agnes. COULD
 Agnes _______asked where he could find the________________________________the tourist office.

5. He should take those shoes to be mended soon. HAVE
 He should ______have thoes shoes mended____________________________________soon.

6. What a pity we ate all the food. ONLY
 If _________only we hadn't eaten all the food_________________________________all the food.

7. I don’t want you to buy me a present. SOONER
 I’d ______sooner you _________________________________buy me a present.

8. From today lorries are not allowed to go through the town centre. NO
 From today ____no lorries is allowed______________________________ to go through the town centre.

9. The days get colder and colder. IT
 Each ______day , it gets ____________________________ colder.

10. A good boss looks after everyone in the company. EMPLOYER
 A good ____ employer looks after everyone______________________________ in the company.

Part II. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences. (5 points)

Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.

1. I/ want/ have/ that suit/ clean/ iron/ before/ meeting.

......I want to have that suit cleaned and ironed before the meeting......................................................................................................................

2. Many foreigners/ be/ not/ accustomed/ cold weather/ Vietnam.

............Many foriegners are not accustomed to cold weather in Vietnam................................................................................................................

3. Because/ heavy rain/ many students/ be late/ class/ yesterday.

...............Many foriegners are not accustomed to cold weather in Vietnam.............................................................................................................

4. My brother/often/ spend/ spare time/ read /books/ watch/ television.

........My brother often spends his spare time reading books and watching television...................................................................................................................

5. One/ disadvantages/ living here/ lack/ public transport.

.................... One of the disadvantages of living here is the lack of public transport.......................................................................................................