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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1. They started working, and then the boss came in (When)
->They......were working when the boss.......................came in
2. I made an appointment, and then i went to see the customer (After)
->I went to.... see the customer after I had made an appointment
3. The thief escaped before the police arrived (Had)
->When the police.... arrived, The robber had run away.
4. She went to the capital city for the first time (Never)
->She..........have never gone to the capital city........................before
5. The phone call interrupted my breakfash (When)
->I was.... having breakfast when the phone rang
6. I missed the bus, so I caught the taxi (Had)
->I caught......the taxi after i had missed..................the bus
7. How long have you had your motorbike? (Buy)
->When........did you buy your............motorbike?
8. I have not been to Dalat for three years (Last)
->I.......was last to Dalat ..............three years ago
8. in dalat