C. WRITING
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.
1. The distance from my house to school is about
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words give.
1. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres. (It)
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2. My father went to work by car some years ago, but now he goes by bus. (used to)
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3. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (It)
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4. What is the distance between Hue and Da Nang? (how)
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5. There wasn't much traffic when I was small. (used to).
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6. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)
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7. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau is about 120 km. (It)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. II. Make questions for the underlined parts.
1. Most of my classmates go to school by bicycle.
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2. It is about three kilometres from my house to the nearest town.
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3. The students are leaning road signs in the schoolyard.
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4. There are often traffic jams in the city centre in the rush hour.
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5. My father used to go fishing in the pond near the woods.
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6. Trung usually rides his motorbike very carefully.
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III. Write the sentences using the words and phrases given.
1. We/ used/ school / foot.-> .....................................................................................................................
2. It /about / 30 km/ my town/ Ha Long Bay/ -> …………………………………………………..........
3. My family/ used/ go / holiday / seaside / summer/.
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4. How/ long / it / take/ you/ Ha Noi / Sa Pa/?
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5. There / used / be / a factory / town centre / but/ it / move/ the/ suburbs/.
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6. You/ must / learn / about / road safety/ before/ riding/ your/ bike/ road/.
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IV. Write a paragraph about traffic problems in your city/ your town (from 80 to 100 words)
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1. This is his first role. Nevertheless, his acting is very excellent.
2. Despite not receiving good investment, the film was a great success.
3. Although it is a horror film,....
4. Although the story of the film wasn't good,....
5. Although I don't like, I agree....
6. He was made to study hard for his exam.
7. In spite of her success, she felt dissatisfied.
8. The snow was so heavy that we couldn't arrive home early.
9. Even though I've taken the pill, I'm no better.
Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given
1. This is his frist role. His acting is excellent.
This is .......his first role. However, his acting is excellent...............................
2. The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great success
Despite .........not receiving good investment, the film was a great success.......................
3. It is a horror film. He laughed a lot.
Although .......it is a horror film, he laughed a lot.......................
4. The story of the film wasn't good. I nejoyed the acting.
Although ............the story of the film wasn't good, I enjoyed the acting...................
5. I don't like but I agree that he's a good manager.
Although ........I don't like, I agree that he's a good manager.......................
6. His parents made him study hard for the exam.
He .............was made to study hard for the exam.........................
7. Although she was succesful, she felt dissatisfied.
In spite of ........her success, she felt dissatisfied.........................
8. It snowed heavily, so we couldn't arrive home early.
The snow was so .........heavy that we couldn't arrive home early........
9. I'm no better. I've taken the pill.
Even though .........I've taken pill, I'm no better................