II. Rewrite these sentences as directed in the brackets.
1. I had a bad cold, so I didn’t go to school yesterday. (Rewrite this sentence with “because”)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Lan can sing very well. She can’t play the piano. (Combine these sentences with “although”)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. We make the air dirty because we use the car all the time. (Rewrite this sentence with “If”)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
4, Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film (although)
...............................................................................................................................................
5, Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
...............................................................................................................................................
6, He performs very well, although he is young (Despite)
...............................................................................................................................................
7, It was a comedy, but I didn’t find it funny at all. (In spite of)
...............................................................................................................................................
8, The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
...............................................................................................................................................
9, In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.(although)
...............................................................................................................................................
10, Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
...............................................................................................................................................
11, He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
...............................................................................................................................................
12, The Nile is the longest river in the world.
- No river ...............................................................................................................................
13. We will probably visit Japan in the future.
- We might .............................................................................................................................
14. My brother can run very fast.
- My brother is ........................................................................................................................
15. Nga likes badminton best.
- Nga’s favourite .....................................................................................................................
16. You mustn’t swim in that polluted lake, boys.
→ Don’t ........................................................................................................................................
17. We live near the school, but they don’t.
→ They live ...................................................................................................................................
18. This is my racket, but that one over there is his.
→ That is ........................................................................................................................................
19. Minh hopes to speak English well in 3 years.
→ Minh hopes that .......................................................................................................................
20. Our sources of energy will soon end if we don’t try to save them.
→ Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………
21.Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
→ Mike doesn’t…………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite
1. I'm sorry. I can't speak Germany.
- I wish.....i could speak Germany.......................
2. His father seldom speaks English to him at home.
- Hardly......does his father speak English to him at home.......................
3. They say a new school for retarded and disadvantaged children was opened yesterday.
- A new school for retarded and disadvantaged children....is said to have been opened yesterday........................
4. How much do you weigh?
- What.....is your weight..........................?
5. She makes and sells cakes to earn living. (by)
=>She earns living by making and selling cakes
6. Anyone wants to join our club is welcome. (wishes)
=>Anyone wishes they joined our club
7. "Don't swim far off the shore." Said the lifeguard to the boy. (against)
=>The lifeguard warned the boy not swimming far off the shore
Rewrite
1. I'm sorry. I can't speak Germany.
- I wish.......I could speak Germany......................
2. His father seldom speaks English to him at home.
- Hardly...............does his father speak English to him at home.............
3. They say a new school for retarded and disadvantaged children was opened yesterday.
- A new school...........is said for retarded and disadvantaged children was opened yesterday..................
4. How much do you weigh?
- What.............is your weight.................?
5. She makes and sells cakes to earn living. (by)
=> Cakes are made and sold to earn living by her
6. Anyone wants to join our club is welcome. (wishes)
=> Anyone wishes they joined our club is welcome
7. "Don't swim far off the shore." Said the lifeguard to the boy. (against)
=>the lifeguard warned the boy against not swimming far off the shore