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)
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5, Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
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6, He performs very well, although he is young (Despite)
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7, It was a comedy, but I didn’t find it funny at all. (In spite of)
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8, The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
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9, In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.(although)
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10, Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
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11, He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
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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…………………………………………………………………………………
1. I had a bad cold, so I didn’t go to school yesterday.
Because I had a bad cold, I didn't go to school yesterday.
2. Lan can sing very well. She can’t play the piano.
Although Lan can't play the piano, she can sing very well.
3. We make the air dirty because we use the car all the time.
If we use cars all the time, we will make the air dirty.
4. She is interested in watching television.
She likes watching television.
5. We will probably go to the moon for our summer holidays in 2050.
We might be able to go to the moon for our summer holiday in 2050.
6. The river is so big!
What a big river!
VII. Rewrite or combine the sentences, using the suggested words
1. My brother can swim very well. He can’t play badminton (but)
=> My brother can swim very well but he can't play badminton.
2. I was tired last night. I stayed up late to watch a game show (Although) => Although I was tired last night, I stayed up late to watch a game show.
3. Ho Chi Minh City is larger than Ha Noi (smaller)
=> Hanoi is smaller than Ho Chi Minh City.
4. Lan likes playing badminton (is)
=> Lan’s favorite sport is badminton.
5. The robot in my house can clean the floors very well.
=>The robot in my house is a very good cleaner.