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3 tháng 9 2016

Viết lại câu mà nghĩa không đổi:

1. Have you ever played a computer game before? 

=> Is this the first time you played a computer game?

2. What are you going to do after you graduate from shool? she asked me. 

=> She asked me where I was going to do after graduating from school.

3. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it. 

=> The furniture wasn't cheap enough for me to buy.

4. You want someone to help you with your luggage. 

=> Would you mind someone helping you with your luggage.

5. I've never talked to the headmaster before. 

=> It's the first time I talked to the headmaster.

6. "Don't make such a mess in your room." said Mrs. Quyen to her son. 

=> Mrs. Quyen told her son not to make such a mess in his room.

7. The last time we went to London was two years ago. 

=>We haven't gone to London since two years ago.

8. Are you and Jane the same age? 

=> Are you as old as Jane?

3 tháng 9 2016

k pải đúng hết nhưng tick cho z, tksvui

9 tháng 9 2016

1. He was delighted to receive his aunt's letter. => He was delighted that he received his aunt's letter.

2. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals. 

=> People recycle old car tires to make shoes and sandals.

3. I'm very sad that I wasn't accepted in that group. => I'm very sad not to accept in that group.

4. It's three years since I last spoke to her. => I haven't spoken to her for three years.

5. "Please turn down the radio for me", said my father. => My father asked.me to turn down the radio for him.

6. Lan will be fifteen next week. => It is Lan's.fifteen birthday next week.

7. How long is it since you used the pen? => When did you use the pen?

 

9 tháng 9 2016

1. He was delighted to receive his aunt's letter. => He was delighted that his aunt sent him a letter

2. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals. => People  recycled old car tires to make shoes and sandals

3. I'm very sad that I wasn't accepted in that group. => I'm very sad not to be accepted in that group

4. It's three years since I last spoke to her. => I haven't........................

5. "Please turn down the radio for me", said my father. => My father asked me turn down the radio 

6. Lan will be fifteen next week. => It is Lan's fifteen birthday 

7. How long is it since you used the pen? => When......................................?

I. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets : 1.Hurry up or our favourite TV programme ( be).......... over long before we ( reach)........home. 2. If we don't hurry, all the tickets ( sell)................by the time we get there. 3. The classroom is still very dirty. I don't think it ( clean)...... 4. We (tell)............ not to go out at night recently. 5.Thanks for your help! If you ( not help)................... me, I (not pass)............. the exam. 6. you (be)...
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I. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets :

1.Hurry up or our favourite TV programme ( be).......... over long before we ( reach)........home.

2. If we don't hurry, all the tickets ( sell)................by the time we get there.

3. The classroom is still very dirty. I don't think it ( clean)......

4. We (tell)............ not to go out at night recently.

5.Thanks for your help! If you ( not help)................... me, I (not pass)............. the exam.

6. you (be) .........to the laboratory this week?

7.He was busy packing, for he said that he.......( leave) that night.

8. Hello,Pat. I ( phone)..... to ask if you (do) .............anything this Saturday.

9. It is crucial that Dido (stop)............using that equipment.

10. The house (build).........for three months.

11. I avoided ( recognize).............. by my parents on the street.

12. At 6.30 last night,when I (have).........dinner, my friend ( phone)...........me.

13.If the weather (be)........good, we ( go)..............to the beach last sunday.

14. Do you mind if I ( open) the window?

II. Each sentence contains a mistake. Find and correct it:

1. This is the book that I buy at the store yesterday. ->.............................................................................

2. Despite he is a good singer, he is not famous.->.............................................................................

3. MR Hung is going to buy a new house, is he? ->.............................................................................

4. If I am you, I would buy that expensive car. ->.............................................................................

5. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant? ->................................................................

6.I'd prefer to do it on myself because other people make me nervous.->.............................................................................

7. I read something about Tararino's new film on that magazine.->................................................

8. Because there are less members present tonight than there were last night,we must wait until the next meeting to vote.->.............................................................................

9. A dictionary is which I have wished to have for years.->.........................................................................

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17 tháng 7 2017

I. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets :

1.Hurry up or our favourite TV programme ( be).....WILL HAVE BEEN..... over long before we ( reach)....REACH....home.

2. If we don't hurry, all the tickets ( sell)..........WILL HAVE BEEN SOLD......by the time we get there.

3. The classroom is still very dirty. I don't think it ( clean)...HAVE BEEN CLEANED...

4. We (tell)......HAVE TOLD...... not to go out at night recently.

5.Thanks for your help! If you ( not help).........HADN'T HELPED.......... me, I (not pass).........WOULDN'T HAVE PASSED.... the exam.

6. HAVE you (be) ......BEEN...to the laboratory this week?

7.He was busy packing, for he said that he....HAS LEAVED...( leave) that night.

8. Hello,Pat. I ( phone)..HAVE PHONED ... to ask if you (do) ....HAD DONE.........anything this Saturday.

9. It is crucial that Dido (stop).......STOP.....using that equipment.

10. The house (build)....HAS BEEN BUILT.....for three months.

11. I avoided ( recognize)......BEING RECOGNIZED........ by my parents on the street.

12. At 6.30 last night,when I (have).....WAS HAVING....dinner, my friend ( phone)....PHONED.......me.

13.If the weather (be)......HAD BEEN..good, we ( go).........WOULD HAVE GONE.....to the beach last sunday.

14. Do you mind if I OPENED( open) the window?

II. Each sentence contains a mistake. Find and correct it:

1. This is the book that I buy at the store yesterday. ->.......................BOUGHT......................................................

2. Despite he is a good singer, he is not famous.->..........ALTHOUGH...................................................................

3. MR Hung is going to buy a new house, is he? ->............................ISN'T.................................................

4. If I am you, I would buy that expensive car. ->................WERE.............................................................

5. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant? ->.........................WOULD.......................................

6.I'd prefer to do it on myself because other people make me nervous.->........................BY.....................................................

7. I read something about Tararino's new film on that magazine.->...........IN.....................................

8. Because there are less members present tonight than there were last night,we must wait until the next meeting to vote.->..................................MORE...........................................

9. A dictionary IS which I have wished to have for years.->........................IN.................................................

17 tháng 7 2017

câu 3 là has been changed .

For each question, complete the second sentences so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. 1. You can't play Jotto unless there are at least two players. =>You can only play Jotto.........................there are at least two players. 2.You can play Jotto in a team or by yourself. =>You can play Jotto in a team or on..................................own. 3.I enjoy the game, and my parents enjoy it too. =>I enjoy the game and...
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For each question, complete the second sentences so that it means the same as the first.

Use no more than three words.

1. You can't play Jotto unless there are at least two players.

=>You can only play Jotto.........................there are at least two players.

2.You can play Jotto in a team or by yourself.

=>You can play Jotto in a team or on..................................own.

3.I enjoy the game, and my parents enjoy it too.

=>I enjoy the game and so..........................my parents.

4.My friend said that she had never played Jotto.

=>My friend said, I..........................played Jotto.

5.What about playing the game now?

=>Shall........................the game now?

6.Everyone in our family enjoys camping holidays.

=>In our family, all of us..............................camping holidays.

7.Camping is cheaper than staying in a hotel.

=>Camping cost......................... than staying in a hotel.

8.The campsite we're going to is near the beach.

=>The campsite we're going to is not too.................the beach.

9.The campsite has a swimming pool.

=>At the campsite....................a swimming pool.

10.I asked my friend if he wanted to come camping with us.

=>I asked my friend:..............................want to come camping with us.

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12 tháng 7 2019

For each question, complete the second sentences so that it means the same as the first.

Use no more than three words.

1. You can't play Jotto unless there are at least two players.

=>You can only play Jotto............if............there are at least two players.

2.You can play Jotto in a team or by yourself.

=>You can play Jotto in a team or on............your......................own.

3.I enjoy the game, and my parents enjoy it too.

=>I enjoy the game and so........do..................my parents.

4.My friend said that she had never played Jotto.

=>My friend said, I..............have never............played Jotto.

5.What about playing the game now?

=>Shall.........we play...............the game now?

6.Everyone in our family enjoys camping holidays.

=>In our family, all of us.................enjoy.............camping holidays.

7.Camping is cheaper than staying in a hotel.

=>Camping cost............less............. than staying in a hotel.

8.The campsite we're going to is near the beach.

=>The campsite we're going to is not too........far from.........the beach.

9.The campsite has a swimming pool.

=>At the campsite..........there is..........a swimming pool.

10.I asked my friend if he wanted to come camping with us.

=>I asked my friend:..............do you................want to come camping with us.

I. Viết lại câu nghĩa ko đổi : Nobody has cleaned the room. -> The room................................................... 2.We last left our hometown nearly 2 years ago.-> We have................................................... 3. Jane has a habit of working hard. -> jane is ................................................... 4.Turn off all the switches before leaving the office. -> All the switches................................................... 5.Are they going to build a...
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I. Viết lại câu nghĩa ko đổi :

Nobody has cleaned the room. -> The room...................................................

2.We last left our hometown nearly 2 years ago.-> We have...................................................

3. Jane has a habit of working hard. -> jane is ...................................................

4.Turn off all the switches before leaving the office. -> All the switches...................................................

5.Are they going to build a hotel here? -> Is ...................................................?

6.During his holidays in Hawaii, he fell ill. -> While...................................................

II. Tìm lỗi sai và sửa lại :

1. when you want to go fishing this morning, I'll go with you. ...............

2.A meeting will held next week by the committee. ...............

3.Our manager suggested that we would work overtime this week. ...............

4.If today was Sunday, we would spend a day out in the country. ...............

5.Mrs Lien, that sings very well, is my teacher of English. ...............

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24 tháng 7 2017

I. Viết lại câu nghĩa ko đổi :

Nobody has cleaned the room. -> The room hasn't been cleaned

2.We last left our hometown nearly 2 years ago.-> We have left our hometown for 2 years

3. Jane has a habit of working hard. -> jane is a hard-working man

4.Turn off all the switches before leaving the office. -> All the switches were turned off before leaving the office

5.Are they going to build a hotel here? -> Is a hotel going to be built here ?

6.During his holidays in Hawaii, he fell ill. -> While his holidays in Hawaii, he fell ill

II. Tìm lỗi sai và sửa lại :

1. when you want to go fishing this morning, I'll go with you.

when=>if

2.A meeting will held next week by the committee.

will held=>will be held

3.Our manager suggested that we would work overtime this week.

4.If today was Sunday, we would spend a day out in the country.

5.Mrs Lien, that sings very well, is my teacher of English.

that=>who

24 tháng 7 2017

sai rùileuleuleuoehihabanh

15 tháng 8 2016

1. I last saw him when I was a student.

=> I haven't seen him since i was a student.

2. We've run out of tea.

=> There's run out of tea.

3. She is very interesting in playing tennis.

=> She's interesting with play tennis.

4. I'd like you to help me put this chair away.

=> Do you mean to help me this chair away?

5. I'll do anything for you because I love you.

=> I'll do anything for you because of the fact that i love you

6. We spend two hours getting to London.

=> It took us two hours to get to london

7. Peter doesn't play football anymore 

=> Peter used to play football anymore.

8. I haven't seen my sister since 2000

=> I last saw my sister in 2000

9. Spending the weekend in the countryside in wonderful.

=> It's wonderful to spend the weekend in the countryside

10. She had to do the washing, but she didn't.

=> She forgot to do the washing.

I. Viết lại câu không đổi nghĩa 1. I last me George two weeks ago. -> I haven't................................... 2. They have been here for three months. -> They arrived............................... 3. We started living in Istanbul 12 years ago. -> We have.................................. 4. I prefer living in the city to in the countryside. (better than) -> I like......................... 5. Her book is not the same as mine. -> Her book...
Đọc tiếp

I. Viết lại câu không đổi nghĩa

1. I last me George two weeks ago. -> I haven't...................................

2. They have been here for three months. -> They arrived...............................

3. We started living in Istanbul 12 years ago. -> We have..................................

4. I prefer living in the city to in the countryside. (better than) -> I like.........................

5. Her book is not the same as mine. -> Her book is..................................

6. I want some iced tea because I am not and thirsty. -> I am hot.........................

7. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV. -> Watching TV is not...............................

8. The meal did not cost as much as we thought. -> The meal cost.....................................

9. This picture is the same as the picture in our room. -> This picture isn't.........................................

10. You are 1.6m tall and I am too. (the same) -> You and.........................................

11. He doesn't want to go with us because he has a lot of homework to do. (so) -> He has.....................................

II. Sắp xếp lại câu

1. having/ I/ my/ with/ this/ friends/ am/ a/ picnic/ Sunday

2. boring/ she/ the/ dishes/hates/ because/ it's/ washing/.

3. you/ will/ execrise/ and/ feel/ more/ healthier.

4. taken/ part/ have/ competition/ you/ ever/ in/ a/ ?

5. I/ have/ volunteer/ this/ is/ the/ frist/ time/ done/ work/ .

6. life/ ago/ is/ the/ same/ years/ as/ it/ was/ not/ ten/ .

7. I/ like/ some/ would/ sandwich/ and/ please/ a/ orange/ juice.

8. rice/ kilos/ How/ many/ of/ contain/ does/ each/ bag/?

9. more/ to/ listen/ to/ person/ interesting/ it's/ in/ music.

III. Viết lại câu

1. My brother/ enjoy/ play/ piano/ when/ he/ young/ .

2. I/ have/ toothache/ yesterday/ because/ I/ eat/ many/ sweets/.

3. Listen / music/ in/ free/ time/ is/ my/ favorite/ hobby/.

4. It/ be/ good idea/ eat/ different/ kind/ fruit/ vegatables/ everyday/.

5. I/ not like/ eggs/ and/ my brother/ either.

6. last/ summer/ I/ provide/ English/ evening/ classes/ for/ twenty/ children/.

7. you/ not/ eat/ too/ candies/ because/ they/ not good/ your teeth/.

8. my brother/ work/ engineer/ printing factory/ ten years/.

9. Brazil/ most/ successful/ soccer team/ world.

10. Who/ the/ fat/ preson/ your/ group ?

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18 tháng 8 2016

1,viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

a,Is there a computer room at your school?

=>does a computer room at your school?

b,both math and english are intereting to him

=>he is  interested in math and english.

c,opposite our house there is an art gallary

=>the art gallary is oppostise our house.

d,it is the first time that i have ever talked to a foregner.

=> i have not talked to a foregner before.

e,we have never tasted fish and chips before

=>it is the first time we have tasted fish and chips.

f, i last saw  better 5 month  ago]

=>l haven't seen better for 5 months.

g,do you find it easy to make friends ?

=> are you good at finding to make friends?

17 tháng 8 2016

1,viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

a,Is there a computer room at your school?

=>does a computer room at your school?

b,both math and english are intereting to him

=>he is interested in math and english

c,opposite our house there is an art gallary

=>the art gallary is opposite our house

d,it is the first time that i have ever talked to a foregner.

=> i have not talked to a foregner before.

e,we have never tasted fish and chips before

=>it is the first itme we have tasted fish and chips

f, i last saw  better 5 month  ago]

=>l haven't seen better for 5 months

g,do you find it easy to make friends ?

=> are you good at finding to make friends?

1. You are to report to the manager as soons as you reach manchester -> You....2. We managed to do the puzzle, although it was dificult. -> We...3. Everyong is supposed to pay taxes to the government. -> Everyone ...4. It's forbidden to go near the launch pad. -> You...5. I'm certain Anderew didn't reveal secret. -> Andrew...6. I'm sure Robert realised how wrong he was -> Robert...7, It wasn't necressary for her to come early, but she did. -> She...8. I wasn't in my office yesterday, so you...
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1. You are to report to the manager as soons as you reach manchester -> You....
2. We managed to do the puzzle, although it was dificult. -> We...
3. Everyong is supposed to pay taxes to the government. -> Everyone ...
4. It's forbidden to go near the launch pad. -> You...
5. I'm certain Anderew didn't reveal secret. -> Andrew...
6. I'm sure Robert realised how wrong he was -> Robert...
7, It wasn't necressary for her to come early, but she did. -> She...
8. I wasn't in my office yesterday, so you must have spoken to my assistant. -> I wasn't in my office yesterday, so it....
9. I'm sure it wasn't Mrs. Elton you saw because she's in Bristol. -> It....
10. Nam wasn't at home either. Perhaps he went out with his girlfriend. -> Nam...
11. In the event, the extra insurance we took out wasn't necressary -> In the event, we...
12. It was wrong of you not to call the fire brigade at one. -> You...
13. Your sister eats a lot of junk food which is bad for her health. -> Your...
14. Sally is clumsy. She is always breaking things. -> She...
15. Amy borrowes her brother's car without asking. He was very angry -> She...
16. Liz bought an expensive jacket yesterday and now she hasn't got enough money for the rest of the week -> She...
17. We are obliged to wear a uniform for school -> We...
18. It isn't necessary for you to buy me a present -> You...
19. Do you mind if I use your telephone? -> ...
20. Everyone is supposed to pay taxes to the government -> Everyone...
21. It's forbidden to go near the launch pad. -> You...
22. I advise you to sent them a letter of aplology -> You...
23. I strongly advise you to take legal action. -> You...
24. We arre supposed to obey the law -> We...
25. It's possible that Sue will be late this evening -> Sue...

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15 tháng 10 2019

1 You need to report to the manager when you get to Manchester.
2 We managed to finish a difficult puzzle.
3 Everyone must pay taxes to the government.
4 You are not allowed to go near the launch pad.
5 Andrew didn't reveal the secret to anyone.
6 Robert knows that he was wrong.
7 She came way too early even though she didn't need to be. 
8 I wasn't in my office yesterday, so it's for certain that you spoke to my assistant.
9 It's impossible that you saw Mrs. Elton because she's in Bristol.
10 Nam probably went out with his girlfriend because he wasn't at home either.
11  In the event, we didn't have to take out the extra insurance. 
12 You were wrong when you didn't call the fire brigade immediately.
13 Your sister is destroying her health with a bunch of junk food.
14 She keeps breaking things because she's so clumsy.
15 She drives her brother's car without his permission, which makes him very mad. 
16 She spent all of her money on the new jacket.
17 We must wear school uniform.
18 You don't have to buy me a present.
19 May I use your telephone?
20 Everyone must pay taxes to the government.
21 You are not allowed to go near the launch pad.
22 You should send them an apology letter.
23 You should take legal action.
24 We must follow the law.
25 Sue might be late tonight.

Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning. 1. You should take the train instead of the bus. -> If................................................ .................................................. .................. 2. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door. --> Someone must.............................................. ................................................. 3. They bought this house ten years ago. --> They...
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Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. You should take the train instead of the bus.

-> If................................................ .................................................. ..................

2. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.

--> Someone must.............................................. .................................................

3. They bought this house ten years ago.

--> They have.............................................. .................................................. .....

4. The course finished with a big party.

--> At the end............................................... .................................................. ....

5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up.

--> The pop star.............................................. .................................................. ..

6. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.

—> Despite........................................... .................................................. ...........

7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.

--> No sooner............................................ .................................................. .......

8. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night.

-> Had............................................... .................................................. ..............

9. When did you start the project?

—> How long.............................................. .................................................. ....

10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.

--> The church............................................ .................................................. ......

Exercise 2: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. My father used to play football when he was young.

—> My father doesn't........................................... .................................................. .. ,

2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.

—> I was............................................... .................................................. .................

3. "Let's go swimming".

—> She suggests.......................................... .................................................. .......

4. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

—> He................................................ .................................................. ................

5. We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.

—> If we had............................................... .................................................. .......

6. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

—> I haven't seen.............................................. .................................................. ..

7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.

—> It takes............................................. .................................................. ............

8. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.

—> I wish.............................................. .................................................. .............

9. They think the owner of the house is abroad.

—> The owner............................................. .................................................. ......

10. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.

—> The sea was too............................................... ..................................................

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6 tháng 10 2017

Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. You should take the train instead of the bus.

-> If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus

2. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.

--> Someone must forgot locking the door

3. They bought this house ten years ago.

--> They have bought this house for 10 years

4. The course finished with a big party.

--> At the end of the couse had a big party

5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up.

--> The pop star who we invited onto the chatshow didn't turn up.

6. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.

—>Despite her saying that she would come, I don't think she ever will.

7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.

--> No sooner had the plane left the airport then the accident happened.

8. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night.

->Had you slept well last night, you wouldn't feel tired now.

9. When did you start the project?

—> How long is it since you started the project ?

10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.

--> The church where their wedding will be held is lovely.

Exercise 2: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. My father used to play football when he was young.

—>My father doesn't play football anymore.

2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.

—>I was given a present on my last birthday by Jane.

3. "Let's go swimming".

—> She suggests going swimming.

4. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

—> He invited me a cup of tea.

5. We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.

—> If we had had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle

6. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

—> I haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.

—>It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.

8. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.

—> I wish you had told us about it.

9. They think the owner of the house is abroad.

—> The owner of the house is thought to be abroad.

10. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.

—> The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.

6 tháng 10 2017

Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. You should take the train instead of the bus.

-> If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus.

2. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.

--> Someone must have forgotten to lock the door.

3. They bought this house ten years ago.

--> They have had/ owned this house for ten years.

4. The course finished with a big party.

--> At the end of the course, there was a big party.

5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up.

--> The pop star that/ who/ whom we invited onto the chatshow didn't turn up.

6. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.

—> Despite her saying that she would come, I don't think she ever will.

7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.

--> No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened.

8. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night.

-> Had you slept well last night, you wouldn't feel tired now.

9. When did you start the project?

—> How long is it since you started the project ?

10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.

--> The church where their wedding will be held is lovely.

Exercise 2: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. My father used to play football when he was young.

—> My father doesn't play football anymore.

2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.

—> I was given a present on my last birthday.

3. "Let's go swimming".

—> She suggests going swimming.

4. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

—> He invited me a cup of tea.

5. We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.

—> If we had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle.

6. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

—> I haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City

7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.

—> It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.

8. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.

—> I wish you had told us about it.

9. They think the owner of the house is abroad.

—> The owner of the house is thought to be abroad.

10. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.

—> The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.