X. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the word given.
1. It’s three years since I started learning Spanish. (FOR)
I_____________________________________________________________
2. It is difficult for my friends to understand Australian’s accent. (DIFFICULTY)
My friends_____________________________________________________
3. Tim didn’t join the summer camp because he was sick. (OF)
Because_______________________________________________________
4. Could you speak English when you were young? (ABLE)
When you were young, __________________________________________?
5. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (PART)
Three hundred students__________________________________________
X. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one
1. The flood destroyed all the crops in the area.
All the crops ..……………………………..........................................................................................
2. They started learning how to play the piano 10 years ago.
They have ..………………………………............................................................................................
3. These words are difficult so I can’t understand the text.
If ..……………………………….........................................................................................................
4. The weather was awful. We didn’t enjoy our camping holiday.
Because of...……………………………...........................................................................................
5. We must conserve water. Otherwise we will face serious water shortages.
If …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Many fish in the river die due to the increased temperature of water.
Because ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
VII. Read the following passage fill in each blank with ONE suitable word that best completes each blank.
Air pollution is a (1) ______ of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries are laws limiting the amount of is smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly (2) _____ other children and they are clumsy when they use their hands. There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s (3) ______ may become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods.
VI Give the correct verb form/ verb tense/ word form of the words in brackets.
1. My mother _______________ cooking by the time the guests arrived. (finish)
2. Water pollution can _______________ many different causes. (have)
3. Technology will probably help _______________natural disasters. (prediction)
4. If I could choose a city to visit, I _______________to Da Nang. (go)
5. Astronomers are concerned about light pollution because they have __________ in viewing activities in the sky and outer space. (difficult)
6. A number of cleaning products contain ______________ chemicals. (harm)
7. Recently, many places in New Zealand __________ called with two names – one English, one Maori. (be)
8. A website in Pakistan is helping coordinate the ____________ of aid in the flood disaster. (provide)
9. After she (try on)____________ all the dresses in the shop, she bought the most expensive one.
10. They (not have)___________ breakfast when I got up.
* SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word.
1. “How was your international summer camp, Phong?” – “Wonderful”.
A. Awesome B. Plentiful C. Beautiful D. Important
2. The people of Kiribati are afraid that one day their country in the not-too-distant future will disappear from the surface of the earth.
A. delighted B scared C. bored D. interested
V. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
15. The most popular sport in Canada are ice hockey.
A B C D
16. The number of students in my class enjoy taking part in social activities.
A B C D
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5 When did you start learning E
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. (enough)
=> I ____did not have enough money to buy the computer._________________________________________ .
2. Don't play with matches. You will hurt yourelf.
=> If ______you play matches you will get hurt________________________________________ .
3. I do not run as fast as I did when I was young. (could)
=> When I _________was young i run faster than now___________________________________ .
4. She started to work at the school canteen two months ago (for)
=> She __has worked ___ at the school canteen for _______two months ago________________________________ .
5. How long have you learned English? (start)
=> When ___________________________________________