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Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first .
1.It’s a pity I can’t play the guitar well .
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My mother spent three hours making a dress .
It took ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We haven’t been to the concert for over a year .
The last time …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure .
He enjoys ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. We last saw our grandfather two years ago .
We haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. You can make payment at any post office.
Payment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The president presented the trophy to the winner.
The trophy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I have never read such a romantic story .
This is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9 . He would go hunting when he was in Africa.
He used ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. His dog is called Tony .
He ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw my uncle.
My father ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
12. It’s pity I don’t have a computer .
I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
13. They are going to build a supermarket in my neighborhood.
A supermarket ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. The last time we went to a cinema was two years ago .
We haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys .
We haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

16. He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all.
So…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. The doctor advised him to say in bed for a few days .
He……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
18. I regretted not telling him what happened last night .
I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. I wish I could speak English fluently .
It’s a ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
20. he hasn’t been back to his village for over 20 years .
It’s …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
21. I’m sorry I’m not able to go with you .
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..,
22. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very exciting.
It’s …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
23. Why don’t we go to the countryside?
I suggested…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Practice speaking English every day or you can’t improve your English .
If …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
25. She’s very pleased to going away on holiday soon .
She’s looking……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
26. Do you like learning a foreign language ?
Are you ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
27. The boy is sorry he doesn’t have his teacher’s address .
The boy wishes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
28. This city had old building , but none can be found nowadays .
There used………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
29. “ where do you live?” The interviewer said to me .
The interviewer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
30. “ I’m very busy . I’ll ring you tomorrow ,” Susan said to me .
Susan …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

31. “ Can you speak any foreign languages ?” Henry said to me .
Henry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
32. “ Don’t shout ,” I said to Jim.
I………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
33. The last time we saw him was on Monday .
We……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
34. “ Can you speak Vietnamese , Maryam ?” Nga asked.
Nga asked……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
35. Why don’t we go to the countryside this weekend ?
Minh suggested…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
36. I would rather watch TV than go to the cinema.
I prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
37. “ Where will you spend your vacation next year ?” Liz said to us .
Liz asked us…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. It rained so heaily that they diecided to cancel th match.
So heavily……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.
You can’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
40. Please don’t interrupt me all the time.
Would you mind …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
41. My father said I could use his car .
My father allowed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................
42. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It’s better to avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
43. Micheal Jackson laughed when I told him the joke.
The joke…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
44. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.
Let…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
45. We like to lie on the beach all day .
We enjoy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

46. Do you fancy going for a walk ?
Would you like…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
47. I wish I hadn’t taken your advice.
I regret……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
48 . Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory.
I’ll never forget……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
49. It was difficult for me to stop laughing at Wendy’s letter.
I couldn’t help………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
50. Shall I phone you this evening ?
Do you want………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
51. It will be good to see them again.
I’m looking………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
52. I’d prefer not to go out tonight.
I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
53. You ‘d better put your money in the bank , Jack .
I advised…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
54. Your parents’s house is still in Nha Trang isn’t it ?
Your parents still ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
55. My brother spends three hours surfing the Net every night.
It takes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
56. She asked Joanna how she thought of her new dress ?
“How……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
57. “ do you like watching documentary ?”he said to me.
He asked…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
58. It was surprised I passed the exam .
I didn’t expect……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
59. do you find it difficult to understand him ?
Do you have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
60.It’s a pity I don’t know many people here.
I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

61. “ Laura ! Don’t touch the electric wires!”
Mike warned……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
62. My mother never allows me to go out alone at night .
My mothet never lets……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
63. People should use bicycles for short journeys.
Bicycles………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
64. Some fashion designers have printed lines of poetry on the ao dai.
Lines of poetry…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
65. Do you enjoy surfing the web?
Are you…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
66. I don’t know how to get access to the Internet.
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
67. It’s nearly ten years since we saw our uncle.
We………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
68. You practice your English regularly or your English does not improve.
If……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
69. Temperature is measured by a thermometer .
A thermometer is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
70. The last time I saw David was in 1989 .
I………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
71. “ Why don’t you complain to the company , Peter ?” said William.
William suggested……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
72. You forgot to switch on the washing machine , didn’t you ?
You didn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
73. Laura painted a picture , and it’s being shown in as exhibition.
The picture……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
74. Despite their poverty , the children seemed very happy .
Although……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
75. Whose car is it ?
Who……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

76. Guy invited a pop singer onto his chat show , but she never turned up .
The pop singer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
77. Jane is excited about meeting her old friends again .
Jane is looking …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
78. “ Did someone ring you an hour ago , Nancy?” said Martin.
Martin asked……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
79. His parents made him study hard for the exam.
He…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
80. Although she was successful , she felt dissatisfied .
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
81. It snowed heavily , so we couldn’t arrive home early.
The snow was so…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
82. They live in a very lovely house.
The house………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. Why did you allow them to leave in the storm?
You shouldn’t let………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
84. Not a single house in the village escaped undamaged.
There was…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
85. Although Mark felt unwell, he went on working.
Despite………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
86. “ Don’t forget to bring along the raincoat , “ Thuy’s grandma said.
Thuy’s grandma reminded………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
87. The last time Thuy met her old friends was when they left school.
Thuy hasn’t……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
88. you should take a map because you might get lost in those mountains.
In case…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
89. The news about the earthquake distressed Josephine.
Josephine……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
90. you should take more exercise because that’s the way to get fit.
If you ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....................

91. My sister offered me a lift so it wasn’t necessary for me to call a taxi.
As my sister offered me a lift , I……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
92. All visitor to the city was impressed by its beauty.
Everyone ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
93.The earthquake hit the city at two in the morning.
The city………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
94. It was such lovely weather that we decided to spend the day on the beach.
The weather………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
95. Tokyo and Yokohama were struck by a disastrous earthquake in 1923.
The cities………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
96. They will have to change the date of the meeting again.
The date………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
97. I haven’t got a key , so I can’t get in.
If………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
98. Nobody must expect to be rich without hard work.
Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
99. I’m too poor to take a space trip.
I’m not……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
100. she was tired , but she stayed up late to watch the late film on TV.
Although………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
101. Since he was careless , Tim lost his job.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
102. Let’s go abroad for uor holiday this year.
Why………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
103. We stayed in this hotel.
This is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
104. We can’t take a trip to space because we don’t have enough money.
If we………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
105. The astronauts orbited the earth in two hours.
It took……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….