2.2. Chuyên đề Viết lại câu (2) - Cô Tạ Hiền - FULL KEY

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CHUYÊN ĐỀ VIẾT LẠI CÂU – ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 6 CLC – PHẦN 2
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Example:
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The game is called Jotto
The name ……………………………….. is Jotto.
Answer: of the game
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1. You can’t play Jott unless there are at least two players.
You can only play Jott if/ when 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 costs 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 (away) 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?’
11. It costs nothing to attend a state school.

It doesn’t cost anything to attend a state school.
12. City schools are usually larger than schools in the country.
Schools in the country are not as large/ big as city schools.
13. Uniforms must be worn by children in some schools.
Children must wear uniforms in some schools.
14. Each class has about thirty children.
In each class there are about thirty children.
15. Children can buy hot lunches at most schools.
At most schools it is possible for children to buy hot lunches.
16. The phone was Max’s favourite present.
Max likes his phone more than any of his other presents.
17. Max has never had his own phone before.
This is the first time that Max has had his own phone.
18. Max’s phone is very similar to his sister’s phone.
Max’s phone is almost the same as his sister’s phone.
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19. Max uses his phone for calling his friends and family.
Max uses his phone (in order) to call his friends and family.
20. Max likes playing games on his phone, and all his friends do too.
Max likes playing games on his phone, and so do all his friends.
21. My parents prefer jazz to classical music.
My parents think jazz is better than classical music.
22. My parents can only go swimming at the weekend.
On weekdays, my parents aren’t able to go swimming.

23. If I finish my homework, I can go out at the weekend.
I can’t go out at the weekend unless I finish my homework.
24. My sister watches more TV than me.
I don’t watch TV as much as/ so much as/ as often as my sister does.
25. My parents suggested going out for a meal.
My parents said, ‘Why don’t we go out for a meal?’
26. When she has to walk to the supermarket she finds it tiring.
She gets tired when she has to walk to the supermarket.
27. She is often driven to the supermarket by her neighbour.
Her neighbour often gives her a lift to the supermarket.
28. There are many types of coffee there.
You can buy a lot of/ variety of/ range of types of coffee there.
29. She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost.
She asked: ‘How much does the Colombian coffee cost?’
30. The Colombian coffee cost less than the Kenyan coffee.
The Colombian coffee wasn’t as expensive/ so expensive as the Kenyan coffee.
31. Jane couldn’t see the screen very well.
Jane found it hard to see the screen.
32. Dave said that he had seen the film before.
Dave said: ‘I have (already) seen this film before.’
33. They spent two hours watching the film.
The film lasted for two hours.
34. My appointment with Dr Gibson is at ten o’clock.
At ten o’clock I am going to have an appointment with Dr Gibson.
35. The office is Dr Gibson’s.
This office belongs to Dr Gibson.
36. Dr Gibson told me to take off my shoes and socks.
Dr Gibson said: ‘Please take your shoes and socks off.’
37. ‘It would be a good idea to take more exercise.’
 ‘You really ought/ need to take more exercise.’

38. I was given some information about a local gym.
The hospital gave me some information about a local gym.
39. Theatre tickets are more expensive than last year.
Last year, theatre tickets were cheaper/ less expensive than they are now.
40. The booking office telephone is often engaged,
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It is often difficult to/ impossible to/ hard to/ a problem to phone the booking office.
41. Peter said, 'Why don't you go to the booking office yourself?'
Peter said, 'How about going to the booking office yourself?'
42. Many theatres accept credit cards.
At many theatres you can use a/ can pay by credit card.
43. You can't smoke in the theatre.
Smoking is not allowed/ permitted/ is forbidden in the theatre.
44. My sister has borrowed the novel from me.
I have lent my sister the novel.
45. She hasn't read a novel by Joan Brady before.
This is the first novel by Joan Brady that she has read.
46. The novel is longer than Joan Brady's other books.
Joan Brady's other books are not as long as this one.
47. How much does the novel cost?
What is the price of/ the cost of the novel?
48. I hope my sister returns the novel to me soon.
I hope my sister gives/ sends/ hands me back the novel soon.
49. Last year wasn't as cold as this year.

This year is colder than last year was.
50. How much is it to go skiing?
What does it cost to go skiing?
51. Do you know who these skis belong to?
Do you know whose these skis are?
52. James can ski well.
James is good at skiing.
53. Driving in heavy snow isn't easy.
Heavy snow makes it difficult. Hard/ less easy to drive.
54. A family ticket costs £50.
The cost of a family ticket is £50.
55. Entrance at weekends is more expensive than on weekdays.
Entrance on weekdays is cheaper/less expensive than at weekends.
56. You don't have to pay to visit the zoo on Thursdays.
You can visit the zoo without paying on Thursdays.
57. There aren't any elephants at the zoo now.
The zoo doesn't have/keep/own (any) elephants any more.
58. The new zoo restaurant has been open for a week.
The new zoo restaurant (was) opened last week.
59. My friend told me that I could stay in his flat.
My friend said: ‘You can stay in/at my flat.’
60. I started living here two months ago.
I have lived here since two months ago.
61. This is the first time I've lived in a city.
I've never lived in a city before.
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62. The flat has two bedrooms.
There are two/2 bedrooms in the flat.
63. My bedroom is too small for all my books.
My bedroom is not large/big enough for all my books.
64. Maria lives a long way from her office.
Maria's office isn't (situated/located) close to/near (to) her home.
65. It is a forty-minute bus journey to her office.
The bus journey to her office takes (her)/lasts/is (about) forty minutes.
66. Driving a car in the town centre is not allowed.
You are not allowed to drive cars in the town centre.
67. Maria sometimes takes a taxi although it is expensive.
Maria doesn't often take a taxi as/since/because it is expensive.
68. Yesterday she got up too late to catch the bus.
Yesterday she got up so late that she missed OR didn’t/couldn’t/failed to catch/take/get the bus.
69. Large cars use more petrol than small cars.
Small cars don't use as much petrol as large cars.
70. Check your tyres before a long journey.
Before a long journey, remember to check your tyres.
71. When I was young, I drove a small car.
I used to drive a small car when I was young.
72. My car windscreen was broken by a stone.
A stone broke my car windscreen.
73. Who does this van belong to?
Whose van is this?
74. We had a map but it was difficult to find the zoo.
Although we had a map, we couldn’t/could not/didn’t/did not find the zoo easily.
75. The car park was outside the main entrance.
There was somewhere to park outside the main entrance.

76. We wore sun hats because it was very hot.
It was so (very) hot/sunny that we wore sun hats.
77. Maria suggested going to see the monkeys.
Maria said, 'Why don't we go to/and see the monkeys?'
78. The elephants were my favourite animals.
I liked the elephants more/better than any other animal.
79. Sarah asked me if I was still a member of the sports centre.
Sarah asked me, ‘Are you still a member of the sports centre?’
80. Non-members cannot enter the sports centre without a ticket.
Non-members aren't permitted/allowed/able/authorised to enter the sports centre without a
ticket.
81. Trainers must be worn in the sports centre at all times.
You must wear (your) OR be wearing (your) trainers in the sports centre at all times.
82. Football is the most popular sport at the centre.
Football is more popular than any other sport at the sports centre.
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83. Sarah thinks the sports centre is too small for the town.
Sarah thinks the sports centre is not big/large enough for the town.
84. None of my friends enjoy reading as much as I do.
I enjoy reading (much) more than any of my friends.
85. I borrowed a very good book from my teacher.
My teacher (has) lent me a very good book.
86. It doesn't matter to me if a book is long or short.
I don't mind/care/worry if a book is long or short.

87. My mother finished War and Peace in only three weeks.
It only took my mother three weeks to finish War and Peace.
88. Tam often given books as presents.
People often give me books as presents.
89. The park entrance ticket was cheaper than I'd expected.
The park entrance ticket wasn't as expensive/much/dear as I'd expected.
90. A lot of people were there in spite of the rain.
Even though it was raining/rainy/wet (weather)//rained, a lot of people were there.
91. I liked the water slide best, and my brother did too.
I liked the water slide best, and so did my brother.
92. 'Who does this towel belong to?' my mother asked.
My mother asked, Whose is this towel?'
93. We stayed until the activity park closed.
We didn’t/did not leave until the activity park closed.
94. The campsite was not far from the sea.
The campsite was quite near/close to the sea.
95. Sebastian asked the manager where the showers were.
Sebastian asked the manager, 'Where are the showers?'
96. Sebastian succeeded in putting up the tent on his own.
Sebastian was able to put up the tent on his own.
97. Sebastian and his friends went swimming every day.
Every day Sebastian went swimming and so did his friends.
98. The sea was warmer than they had expected.
The sea was not as cold as they had expected.
99. After seeing an advertisement for Italian lessons, Daniel decided to go.
Daniel (first) saw/had seen an advertisement for Italian lessons and then decided to go.
100. There are fifteen other students in his Italian class.
His Italian class has/has got fifteen other students in it.
101. Daniel thinks that speaking Italian is easier than writing it.
Daniel doesn't think that speaking is as/so difficult/hard as writing Italian.

102. Daniel's teacher is Italian and her name's Chiara Paolozzi.
Daniel's teacher is Italian and she's called Chiara Paolozzi.
103. The students are given a lot of homework each week by the teacher.
Each week the teacher gives the students a lot of homework.
104. It's six months since I last went swimming.
I have not/haven’t/(I)’ve not been swimming for six months.
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105. The new pool is near to my home.
It's not (very/too/that/so) far (away) from the new pool to my home.
106. If you can't swim, you're not allowed in the deep end.
You're not allowed in the deep end unless/except if/until/till/before you can swim.
107. My friend Sam wanted me to go swimming with him.
 ‘Why don’t you/not come swimming with me?’ suggested Sam.
108. I didn't go swimming with Sam because I was very busy.
I was (really/much/far/unfortunately) too busy to go swimming with Sam.
109. Probably, no other painting is as famous as La Gioconda.
La Gioconda is probably the most famous/the best known painting in the world.
110. Nobody is sure of the identity of the woman in the painting.
Nobody is sure (about) who the woman in the painting is.
111. People find the smile of the woman in the painting interesting.
People are interested in the smile of the woman in the painting.
112. It took Leonardo a long time to paint this picture.
Leonardo spent a long time painting/finishing/doing/working on/on this picture.
113. Does anyone know what this picture is worth today?

Does anyone know how much (money)/many pounds/dollars/euros this picture is worth today?
114. The museum was near the school.
The museum was not far (away) from the school.
115. It cost £10 to visit the museum.
They had to pay £10 to visit the museum.
116. The class was taken around the museum by a guide.
A museum guide took/showed the class around the museum.
117. They did not leave until 10 o'clock.
It was 10 o'clock when/before they left the museum.
118. Everybody thought that the museum visit was boring.
Everybody was bored by the museum visit.
119. Last week, one of my friends visited the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium.
Last week, a friend of mine visited the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium.
120. He had not been to this stadium before.
It was the first time he had been to this stadium.
121. It costs €9 to go on a tour of the stadium.
You have to pay / spend (just/only) €9 to go on a tour of the stadium.
122. A visit to the dressing room is included in the tour.
The tour (also) includes a visit to the dressing room.
123. No other football stadium in Madrid is as big as Santiago Bernabéu.
Santiago Bernabéu is (even) larger / bigger than any other football stadium in Madrid.
124. Filling in a job application form doesn't take you long.
It doesn't take you long to fill in a job application form.
125. At a job interview they will want to know what jobs you have done before.
At a job interview they will ask, ‘What jobs did you do/have you done/did you have/ have you
had before?’
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126. It's important to arrive at work on time.
It's important not to be / arrive / come to avoid being / arriving / coming late for work.
127. Some people like working outdoors more than working inside.
Some people (much / really / would) prefer working outdoors to working inside.
128. At some firms, staff are given free uniforms.
Some firms give their staff free uniforms.
129. My father was given his first boat by his parents.
My father's parents gave him / gave my father his first boat.
130. My father doesn't have that boat any more.
My father hasn’t / has not/’s not got that boat any more.
131. I wanted to start sailing, but my father insisted that I took some lessons first.
I wanted to start sailing, but my father said I had to take / have / get / do attend some lessons
first.
132. My local sailing school said I was too young to join their courses.
My local sailing school said I wasn't old enough to join their courses
133. I found it more difficult to learn than I had expected.
It wasn't as / so easy / simple to learn as I had expected.
134. Florence is not as crowded in winter as it is in summer.
Florence is less crowded in winter than in summer.
135. John suggested taking a taxi to the hotel.
John said, 'If I were you I would / I’d take a taxi to the hotel.'
136. Florence is a very easy city to walk around.
It is not very difficult / hard (at all) to walk around Florence.
137. A city like Florence can teach you a lot.
You can learn / find out / discover / teach yourself / be taught a lot in a city like Florence.
138. I will probably visit some museums while I'm in Florence.
I will probably visit some museums during my stay in Florence.

139. Nick was given a ticket to a baseball game by his friend Akio.
Nick's friend Akio gave him a ticket to a baseball game.
140. Nick had never been to a baseball game before.
It was first time the Nick had been to a baseball game.
141. Nick wasn't sure when the match would finish.
Nick wasn't sure how long the match would go on for.
142. In the game the Dolphins team played better than the Giants.
In the game the Giants team didn't play well as as the Dolphins.
143. Now Nick can't wait for the next game.
Now Nick is really looking forward to the next game.
144. I often go cycling with my friend Dan at the weekends.
My friend Dan usually goes / comes cycling with me at the weekends.
145. Our favourite place to visit is the lake near our town.
We like visiting the lake near our town better / more than anywhere else.
146. We hadn't cycled into the countryside for several months.
It was several months since we had cycled into the countryside.
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147. We only had a break when we got hungry at about 9.00.
We didn't have a break until we got hungry at about 9.00.
148. It was the best ride we'd had for a long time.
We hadn't had such a good ride for a long time.
149. His friend Frieda suggested that Ben should buy a second-hand car.
"Why not / don’t you buy a second-hand car, Ben?' suggested Frieda.
150. Ben didn't have enough money for a new car.

Ben couldn't afford to buy a new car.
151. Ben contacted the owner of a car for sale after seeing an advert.
Ben got in touch with the owner of a car for sale after seeing an advert.
152. Ben drove the car and decided immediately that he liked it.
Ben decided he liked the car as soon as he drove it.
153. The car was cheaper than Ben had expected.
The car was less expensive than Ben had expected.
154. It was several months since Jessica last went on a train.
Jessica hadn't been on a train for several months.
155. Jessica bought her ticket in advance online.
Jessica's ticket was bought in advance online.
156. It wasn't easy to find a seat because the train was crowded.
The train was so / that crowded that it was difficult to find a seat.
157. Jessica asked what time they would arrive in York.
Jessica asked 'What time will / should / do we arrive in York?'
158. The journey wasn't boring for Jessica because she had a good book.
Jessica did not / didn’t find the journey boring because she had a good book.
159. The new shopping centre has been open for a week.
The new shopping centre (was) opened a week ago.
160. We spent half an hour driving to the centre.
It took us half an hour to drive to the centre.
161. The car park had five lifts.
There were five lifts in / inside the car park.
162. The first shop was so big that we got lost in it.
We got lost in the first shop because it was so big.
163. It was 10.00 p.m. when we left the centre.
We didn't leave the centre until 10.00 p.m.
164. So far, I haven't taken many photographs with it.
So far, I've only taken a few / couple of / small number of photographs with it.
165. My uncle asked me if I would show him my photographs.

My uncle said, 'Please would you show me your photographs?'
166. He suggested trying a different film.
He said, 'Why don’t you / we // not try a different film?'
167. It would be good if I went on a photography course.
I really ought to go on a photography course.
168. My uncle is finding out how much a two-week course costs.
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My uncle is finding out the price of / cost of fee for a two-week course.
169. Madonna was the eldest of eight children.
Madonna had seven younger brothers and sisters.
170. She moved to New York in order to find singing work.
She moved to New York because / as / since she wanted to find singing work.
171. It didn't take her long to become famous.
She became famous very quickly.
172. She has had a long and successful career in singing.
She has been a successful singer for a long time.
173. Madonna is possibly the most famous woman in the world.
Madonna is possibly (much) more famous / well-known than any other woman in the world.
174. My friend Martina asked me if I wanted to join her band.
Martina asked me ‘Would you like to / care to join my band?’
175. Martina's band started playing concerts two years ago.
Martina's band has played in concerts for two years.
176. Her new band is better than her old one.
Her old band was not as / so good as her new one.

177. Martina's band has six people in it.
There are 6 / six (people / members / players / musicians) in Martina's band.
178. The tickets for their concerts are free.
You don't need / have to pay anything to get into their concerts.
179. The students were given skis and boots by the staff.
The staff gave skis and boots to the students.
180. “Be careful!” said one of the teachers to the students.
One of the teachers said to/warned the students to be careful.
181. One boy accidentally pushed a girl and she fell.
One boy pushed a girl by accident and she fell.
182. It started snowing heavily so the ski centre closed.
The ski centre closed because of the heavy snow.
183. The students had hot drinks in the café until their coach came.
While the students waiting for their coach, they had hot drinks in the café.
184. It was the first time I had been on a bike ride.
I have never been on a bike ride before.
185. “It’ll be easy!” said my friend Howard at the beginning of the ride.
At the beginning of the ride, my friend Howard said it would be be easy.
186. There were one hundred people on the bike ride.
One hundred people took part in the bike ride.
187. Howard and I are good at cycling, but we weren’t the fast cyclists.
Howard and I are good at cycling, but other cyclists were faster than us.
188. I was very tired at the end so I lay on the grass.
I was so tired at the end that I lay on the grass.
189. Lily joined the orchestra two years ago.
Lily has been a member of the orchestra for two years.
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190. Although Lily is very young, she is very good.
In spite of being very young, Lily is very good.
191. Lily’s mother taught her how to play the piano when she was four years old.
Lily was taught how to play the piano by her mother when she was four years old.
192. At present, Lily can play six different instruments.
Lily is able to play six different instruments.
193. Lily practices speaking English three hours every day.
Lily spends three hours practicing speaking English every day.
194. My mum had called the restaurant before we went, so they were expecting us.
My mum had called the restaurant in advance, so they were expecting us.
195. We were worried Grandma wouldn’t like the food, but she actually thought it was wonderful.
We were worried Grandma wouldn’t like the food, but in fact she thought it was wonderful.
196. “I do like a nice pizza.” she said.
 “I am fond of a nice pizza.” she said.
197. When we had finished eating, the waiter brought Grandma’s birthday cake.
The waiter waited until we had finished eating before he brought Grandma’s birthday cake.
198. You’re always young enough for birthday cake!
You’re never too old for birthday cake!
199. To go to this school, you have to be good at sports.
You have to be good at sports to go to this school.
200. Teachers from the school choose the students.
The students are chosen by teachers from the school.
201. Apart from sports, we do other school subjects too.
We do other school subjects as well as as sports.
202. You can only be in a sports team if you get good marks in all subjects.
You can’t be in a sports team unless you get good marks in all subjects.
203. Swimming is my favourite, but I like most sports.

I’m keen on most sports, but swimming is my favourite.
204. There weren’t very many seats available.
There were only a few seats left.
205. A young woman showed us where to sit.
We were shown where to sit by a young woman.
206. The play started late because there were so many people.
The play didn’t start early because there were so many people.
207. The play was so sad that some people started to cry.
It was such a sad play that some people started to cry.
208. I would like to see those actors in another play.
If those actors are ever in another play, I will go to see it.
209. In spite of difficult tasks in her new office, Mary always tried to her best to complete without
any complaint.
Although the tasks in her offices were difficult, Mary always tried to her best to complete
without any complaint.
210. It was such a cheerful party that anyone felt so good leaving in the end.
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The party was so cheerful that anyone felt so good leaving in the end.
211. The secretary had informed us about the new schedule before we arrived at the conference.
The new schedule was informed to us before we arrived at the conference.
212. The bag was too full for a zip fastener to close properly.
If the bag had not been too full, a zip fastener would have closed properly.
213. Our group hasn't gathered together for 6 months
The last time our group gathered together was 6 months ago.

214. He got married 10 years ago
He has got married for 20 years.
215. We have too few people to hold the meeting.
We don't have enough people to hold the meeting.
216. They are building many houses in my neighborhood.
Many houses are being built in my neighborhood.
217. I came too late to see her.
Had I come early, I would have seen her.
218. Although the rain was heavy, we went to the party.
Despite the heavy rain, we went to the party.
219. The reason for her to reject the offer is clear.
Why she rejects the office is clear.
220. We are worried about our situation.
Our situation is worrying.
221. Although it was snowing, the children enjoyed their outdoor game.
Despite the fact that it was snowing, the children enjoyed their outdoor game.
Despite the snow, the children enjoyed their outdoor game.
222. They started planting trees on these hills years ago.
They have been planting trees on these hills for years.
223. This is the most interesting book I have ever read.
I have never read such an interesting book before.
224. John painted the windows of this room yesterday.
The windows of this room were painted yesterday.
225. John wasn't at the party last night, and neither were his friends.
Neither John's friends nor John were at the party last night.
226. This is my third visit to Rome this year.
I have been to Rome for three times this year.
227. My parents got up very early this morning. They wanted go to work on time.
In order to go to work on time, my parents got up very early this morning.
228. Uncle Charles looked everywhere for his shoes. He could not find them,

Although Uncle Charles looked everywhere for his shoes, he couldn’t find them.
229. The professor has a good relationship with all his students
The professor gets on well with all his students.
230. We know more about the universe now than we did ten years ago.
Ten years ago, we did not know about the universe as much as we do now.
231. They started exchanging email two years ago.
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They have been exchanging email for two years.
232. In spite of high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
233. Although the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
234. That new song was so wonderful that it hit the top ten within a week of being released.
It was such a wonderful new song that it hit the top ten within a week of being released.
235. She has never eaten such delicious food in that restaurant before.
This is the first time she has eaten such delicious food in that restaurant.
236. He was late of work many times, so he lost his job
If he had not been late for work many time, he would not have lost his job.
237. The police haven't found out who robbed the bank last week.
The robbers of the bank last week haven’t been found out.
238. He is interested in designing cloth stars.
He enjoys designing clothes for film stars.
239. Working in a mine is more dangerous than any other job on earth.
Working in a mine is the most dangerous job on earth.
240. The Eiffel Tower is a pride for Paris. It is on the left bank of the Seine. (which)
The Eiffel Tower which is on the left bank of the Seise is a pride for Paris.

241. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He didn't do his work properly.
If he had done his work properly, he wouldn’t have lost his job.
242. “It isn't so foggy today as it was yesterday," said the old lady.
The old lady said it wasn’t so foggy that day as it had been the previous day.
243. Nick started working as a mechanic twenty years ago.
Nick has been working as a mechanics for twenty years.
244. The photographer began taking photos of the scene a few hours ago.
The photographer has been taking photos of the scene for a few hours.
245. We have been working on this proposal for nearly a month.
We started working on this proposal nearly a month ago.
246. We started watering the flowers early this morning.
We have been watering the flowers since this early morning.
247. John began playing the piano ten year ago.
John has been playing the piano for years.
248. The photographer began taking photos of the scene a few hours ago.
The photographer has been taking photos of the scene for a few hours.
249. We started collecting data for our research in May.
We have been collecting data for our research since May.
250. My sister could ride a bicycle when she was only six.
My sister has been able to ride a bicycle since she was only six.
251. This is the first time I have been out of my hometown.
I have never been out of my town (before).
252. Samantha has never traveled abroad before.
This is the first time Samantha has traveled abroad.
253. They have never climbed such a high mountain before.
This is the first time they have climbed such a high mountain.
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254. This is the first time the shopkeeper has sold phone cards.
The shopkeeper has never sold phone cards before.
255. Every species has its own way of defending itself against enemies and harms.
All species have their own ways of defending themselves against enemies and harms.
256. In the past chemists often conducted experiments in ideal conditions.
Chemists used to conduct experiments in ideal conditions.
257. The explorers began searching the cave as soon as they set foot on the scene.
The explorers have searching the cave since they set foot on the scene.
258. I volunteered to take charge of the extra activities and so did Tim.
Both Tim I volunteered to take charge of the extra activities.
259. The rescue team had too few clues to search for the lost climbers.
The rescue team didn't have enough clues to search for the lost climbers.
260. Nowhere in the world is as beautiful as the Grand Canyon in the USA.
The Grand Canyon is the most beautiful in the world.
261. The Eiffel Tower is a pride for Paris. It is on the left bank of the Seine. (which)
The Eiffel Tower, which is on the left bank of the Seine, is a pride for Paris.
262. The television is expensive. It was bought yesterday. (which)
The television which was bought yesterday is expensive.
263. Those travelers have completed their trip on the Delta. They should report to Gate Three.
(who)
Those travelers who have completed their trip on the Delta should report to Gate Three.
264. Could you pass this paper to that man? He is sitting by the window. (who)
 Could you pass this paper to that man who is sitting by the window?
265. We want to spend a joyful Sunday. Could anybody suggest a place? (where)
Could anybody suggest a place where we could to spend a joyful Sunday?
266. No one has lived in that house for years.
That house has not been lived in for years.

267. They'll have to change the date of the meeting again.
The date of the meeting will have to be changed again.
268. Nobody knows anything about the whereabouts of the President.
Nothing about the whereabouts of the President is known.
269. Customs officers are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
More travelers than usual are being stopped this week by customs officers.
270. His parents made him study hard for his exam.
He was made to study hard for his exam by his parents.
271. We have made great progress in the economy in the last few years.
Great progress has been made in the economy in the last few years.
272. They should collect some samples from their natural habitats for the display.
Some samples should be collected from their natural habitats for the display.
273. The auctioneer is going to announce the commencement of the auction.
The announcement of the auction is going to be announced by the auctioneer.
274. “I don't live near here”, said the man.
The man said that he didn’t live near there.
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275. “It isn't as foggy today as it was yesterday,” said the old lady.
The old lady said it wasn’t so foggy that day as it had been the day before.
276. “I'll come with you as soon as I am ready," Jane said.
Jane said that she would come with me as soon as she was ready.
277. "Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Bob.
Bob asked if he could borrow Janet’s typewriter.
278. “Is there anything you want from the shop?” Alison asked her mother.

Alison asked her mother if there was anything she wanted from the shop.
279. “Could you finish your work in time?" the manager said..
The manager asked me if I could finish my work in time.
280. “Leave all your things in your personal box”, said the instructor to the boys.
The instructor told the boy to leave all his things in his personal box.
281. “We will certainly help you to decorate the Christmas tree,” said Bob.
Bob promised to help me to decorate the Christmas tree.
282. They enjoy watching the sunset from their balcony.
They are interested in watching the sunset from their balcony.
283. “Please finish your work in time!" the manager said.
The manager told me to finish my work in time.
284. Before they set off on their journey, they checked all the papers and equipment.
Before setting off on their journey, they checked all the papers and equipment.
285. Because the quality of the print was not good, I changed the toner cartridge.
Because of the toner cartridge‘s bad/ poor quality, I changed a new one.
286. John stayed in a good hotel during his stay in Paris.
When John was in Paris, he stayed in a good hotel.
287. The receptionist was not able to get much work done though she tried hard.
Despite her effort, the receptionist was not able to get much work.
288. The pianist has been practicing hard so that he will be able to impress the sea fort audience.
In order to be able to impress the sea fort audience, the pianist has been practicing so
hard.
289. Nick started working as a mechanic twenty years ago.
Nick has been working as a mechanic for twenty years.
290. When I was small, I followed my mother to the market every Sunday
I used to follow my mother to the market every Sunday when I was small.
291. It is many months since he had a sound sleep.
He hasn't had a round sleep for many months.
292. This organization has over forty members,
There are over forty members in this organization.

293. Neither I nor my classmates were able to complete the task within a week.
No one in my class was able to complete the task within a week.
294. Every employee in my company donates one day's earning to the victims of the hurricane.
All the employees in my company donate one day's earning to the victims of the
hurricane..
295. Both cash and credit cards are accepted in this store.
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Not only credits cards but also cash is accepted in this store.
296. There are a lot of events at the competition.
The competition has a lot of events.
297. The library has only a few magazines in Spanish.
The library doesn't have many magazines in Spanish.
298. The event doesn't attract many people.
Only a few people are attracted by the event.
299. The shop keeper didn't have enough supply for the big day.
The shop keeper had too little supply for the big day.
300. There was only a little food left in the fridge.'
There was not much food left in the fridge.
301. She was not old enough to take part in the competition.
She was too young to take part in the competition.
302. He's probably staying in the Grand Hotel.
He must be staying in the Grand Hotel.
303. It's possible that he is sitting in his favourite café.
He could be sitting in his sitting in his favorite café.

304. I think that he is the doctor you are looking for.
He might be the doctor you are looking for.
305. I am quite sure that she didn't steal the necklace.
She can't have stolen the necklace.
306. She most certainly wasn't in London on the 6th.
She can't have been in London on the 6th.
307. He behaved strangely and everybody was looking at him.
His strange behavior made everybody look at him.
308. She sometimes reacts romantically.
She sometimes has a romantic reaction.
309. After a careful investigation, the detective found a persuasive clue.
After the detective had investigated carefully, he found a persuasive clue.
310. I am bored with doing this dull job day after day.
I hate doing this dull job day after day.
311. All of us were surprised at the mistake he made.
The mistake he made was surprising to all of us.
312. City life is more exciting than country life.
Country life is not as exciting as city life.
313. Transportation is now better than that in the past.
Transportation in the past is not as good as that now.
314. No other animal on earth is bigger than the elephant.
The elephant is the biggest animal on earth.
315. Working in a mine is more dangerous than any other job on earth.
Working in a mine is the most dangerous job on earth.
316. Tim reacts much more quickly in such situations than Allan.
Allan does not react as quickly in such situations as Tim.
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317. Among the contestants, Catherine performed the most beautifully.
No other contestant performed as beautifully as Catherine.
318. Could you tell me her address?
Could you tell me where she lives?
319. The reason for her to refuse the offer is clear
Why she refused the offer is clear.
320. What's the time for the baseball match?
I'd like to know when the baseball match begins.
321. I believe that there is life after death.
I believe in the fact that there is life after death.
322. People always hope that life will be better in the future.
People always hope for the better life in the future.
323. The man left the hall quietly so that he did not disturb the discussion.
So as not to disturb the discussion, the man left the hall quietly.
324. He didn't get married until he was 50.
When he was 50, he got married.
325. She knew of the risk but she still invested all her money in stocks.
Although she knew of the risk, she still invested all her money in stocks.
326. Some planets are too far away to send people, computer-operated space probes are sent.
Because some planets are too far away to send people, computer-operated space probes
are sent.
327. You can study distant stars provided that you have a radio telescope.
If you have a radio telescope, you can study stars.
328. I couldn't hear them because they spoke too softly.
If they hadn't spoken too softly, I could have heard them.
329. Despite her serious injury, she left the hospital.
Although she was seriously injured, she left the hospital.

330. The flat was so beautifully-decorated that I couldn't resist hiring it.
It was such a beautifully decorated flat that I couldn't resist hiring it.
331. The wind was so strong that we could not put up our tent.
It was such strong wind that we could not put up our tent.
332. The car was so rusty that it couldn't be repaired.
It was such a rusty car that it couldn't be repaired.
333. The wind blew so hard that it blew off the tin roof of the house.
It was such a strong wind that it blew off the tin roof of the house.
334. The top shelf was too high for the child to reach it.
The top shelf was so high that the child couldn’t reach it.
335. She can't have any more children because she's too old.
She is too old to have more children.
336. John started playing tennis last week
John took up tennis last week.
337. I hope I will get your reply soon.
I am looking forward getting your reply soon.
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338. When you have spent all the money, you can look for a job.
If you run out of all the money, you can look for a job.
339. Thank you for letting me stay in your house for the night.
Thank you for putting me in your house for the night.
340. Although my sister is nearly 50 years old, she is very young in her spirit.
Despite being nearly 50 years old, my sister is very young in her spirit.
Despite my sister’s old age, she is very young in her spirit.

341. Although they earn a lot of money, they can’t save any.
Despite the fact that they earn a lot of money, they can’t save any.
342. She sings very well, but she can’t dance.
Although she sings very well, she can’t dance.
343. My mother is very thin although she eats a lot.
Despite my mother eats a lot, she is very thin.
344. We went out although it was very cold.
In spite of the fact that it was very cold, we went out.
345. This room is too small for 50 people.
The room isn't large enough for 10 people.
346. This test is too difficult for us to finish.
This test isn’t easy enough for us to finish.
347. The child is too short to reach the ceiling.
The child isn’t tall enough to reach the ceiling.
348. This shirt is too large for me to wear.
This shirt isn’t small enough for me to wear.
349. The car is too expensive for us to buy.
The car isn’t cheap enough for us to buy.
350. The weather is so cold that we can’t go out.
It is such such cold weather that we can’t go out.
351. The book is so interesting that she reads it many times.
It is such such an interesting book that she read it many times.
352. The room was so small that we couldn’t put all the furniture into it.
It was such such a small room that we couldn’t put all the furniture into it.
353. If they don’t get up early, they will be late for the meeting.
Unless they get up early, they will be late for the meeting.
354. The children will be very happy if they know you’re visiting them this afternoon.
Unless they know you’re visiting them this afternoon, the children will not be very happy.
355. If the earth gets warmer, the sea will get warmer.
Unless the earth gets warmer, the sea will not get warmer.

356. My husband has given up working in that company.
My husband used to work in that company.
357. They have given up chatting with each other for hours.
They used to chat with each other for hours.
358. My sister has given up eating sweets before going to bed.
My sister used to eat sweets before going to bed.
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359. He has stopped going fishing in that area.
He used to go fishing in that area.
360. Life in the city is noisier than that in the country.
Life in the country is not as noisy as that in the city.
361. Today is hotter than yesterday.
Yesterday was not as hot as today.
362. Our eyes are more important than our ears.
Our ears are not as important as our eyes.
363. Russia is the biggest country in the world.
No other country in the world is as big as Russia.
364. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
No other mountain in the world is as high as Mount Everest.
365. Mexico City is the biggest city in the world.
No other city in the world is as big as Mexico City.
366. He started learning English 10 years ago.
He has been learning English 10 years.
367. I started doing my homework 10 minutes ago.

I have been doing my homework for 10 minutes.
368. We began collecting stamps when I was 8 years old.
We have been collecting stamps since I was 8 years old.
369. My mother began cooking at 6 pm.
My mother has been cooking since 6 pm.
370. I have never eaten this food before.
This is the first time I have eaten this food.
371. We have never seen this film before.
This is the first time we have seen this film.
372. They have never read an interesting story before.
This is the first time they have read an interesting.
373. She has never been abroad before.
This is the first time she has been abroad.
374. They have never met the president before.
This is the first time they have met the president.
375. They make Roll Royce cars in England.
Roll Royce cars are made in England.
376. People grow rice in the south of Vietnam.
Rice is grown in the south of Vietnam.
377. Bell invented the telephone in 1876.
The telephone was invented by Bell in 1876.
378. They built this school ten years ago.
This school was built ten years ago.
379. They will open a new supermarket near here next year.
A new supermarket will be opened near here next year.
380. The factory will produce 10,000 cars next year.
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10,000 cars will be produced by the factory next year.
381. The police have arrested the murder.
The murderer has been arrested by the police.
382. They have decorated their house.
Their house has been decorated.
383. They have tested the new plane.
The new plane has been tested.
384. People have produced Coca cola for over 50 years.
Coca cola has been produced for over 100 years.
385. We are saving some money because we want to buy a bigger house.
In order to buy a bigger house, we are saving some money.
386. They are trying their best to finish their work today because they want to have a day off
tomorrow.
In order to have a day off tomorrow, they are trying their best to finish their work today.
387. We are working very hard because we want to get good marks.
In order to get food marks, we are working very hard.
388. They live in a small flat so they can’t have a pet.
If they were not living in a small flat, they could have a pet.
389. I’m not rich, I don’t own a car.
If I were rich, I would own a car.
390. My husband smokes a lot. He has something wrong with his health.
If my husband didn’t smoke a lot, he wouldn’t have anything wrong with his health.
391. It’s Saturday today so we don’t get up until 9 a.m.
If it were not Saturday today, we would get up early.
392. She usually eats a lot of sweets and cakes so she can’t lose her weight.
If she didn’t usually eat a lot of sweets, she could lose her weight.
393. We arrived too late to see the film.

If we hadn’t arrived too late, we could/would have seen the film.
394. We couldn’t get nearer because the police were always around.
If the police hadn’t been always around, we would have got nearer.
395. Although she loved children, she couldn’t have any more because of her age.
If she had been younger, she could have had some more children.
396. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly.
If his briefcase had not been too full, the zip fastener would/could have closed properly.
397. “If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.”
Only by operating immediately can/will you save your eyesight.
398. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity.
Never should cheques be accepted without proof of identity.
399. I only realized my mistake when they told me about it later.
Only when they told me about my mistake late did I realize it.
400. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs. Jones.
Nowhere will you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs. Jones.
401. I only recognized him when he came into light.
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Not until he came into light did I recognize him.
He didn’t return to his native village until the war ended.
Not until the war ended did he return to his native.
You won’t find a school anywhere whose pupils get such good results.
Nowhere will you find a school whose pupils get such good results.
In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
Despite the fact that he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
 Despite not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
Some English words are too difficult to remember.
Some English words are not easy enough to remember.
The lesson was so boring that we fell asleep.
It was such a boring lesson that we fell asleep.

Sara failed the exam because she was very lazy.
Because of the fact that she was very lazy, Sara failed the exam.
“I’m going to take the teaching post in the ABC centre”, said Mike.
Mike decided to take the teaching post in the ABC centre.
She put on warm clothes because she didn’t want to get cold.
In order not to get cold, she put on warm clothes
Our university has trained thousands of masters of science.
Thousands of masters of science have been trained by our university.
If you don’t let me alone, I will call the police.
Unless you let me alone, I will call the police.
They started digging the hole at 7 o’clock.
They have been digging the hole since 7 o’clock.
Andrew went on working despite feeling unwell.
Although Andrew felt unwell, he went on working.
Scientists have just discovered a new source of energy.
A new source of energy has been discovered by scientists.
Vietnam is the most hospitable country in Asia.
No other country in Asia is as hospitable as Vietnam.
How long have you worked as a teacher of Chemistry?
When did you start working as a teacher of Chemistry?
I didn’t realize he was the author, so I was rude about his book.
If I had realized he had been the author, I would not been rude about his book.
Despite having a car, Jeremy doesn't often drive it.
Although Jeremy has a car, he doesn’t often drive it.
Mathew didn’t set the alarm clock, he overslept.
If Mathew had set the alarm clock, he wouldn’t have overslept.
I’m completely unfit, so I cannot run a marathon.
It is impossible for me to run a marathon.
Never phone me at work if it is not a real emergency.

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Unless it is a real emergency, never phone me.

Patty is so hard working that she is sure to get on well in her job.
Patty is such a hard-working person that she is sure to get on well in her job.
I have never seen such an amusing film as that one.
That’s the most amusing film I have never seen.
Helen regrets not telling her brother the truth.
Helen wishes she had told her brother the truth.
Everybody says that Florence is the most romantic city in Italy.
Florence is said to be the most romantic city in Italy.
“Why don’t we go to the theatre for a change?” said Fiona.
Fiona suggested going to the theatre for a change.
This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted.
I have never tasted such a delicious cake before.
Britain consumes more tea than any other country in the world.
No other country in the world consumes as much tea as Britain.
The top shelf was too high for the child to reach it.
The top shelf was not low enough for the child to reach it.
Everybody thinks that he came to the party late on purpose.
He is thought to have come to the party on purpose.
You can only finish all this work if you stay up through the night.
Only by staying up through the night, can you finish all this world.
We don’t study at the same class any more.
We used to study at the same class any more.
People speak English all over the world.
English is spoken all over the world.
She started writing when she was.
She has been writing since she was 18.
Japan is the most developed country in Asia.
No other country in Asia is more developed than Japan.
I didn’t book a holiday abroad because I lost my passport.
If I hadn’t lost my passport, I could/would have booked a holiday abroad.

We won’t be able to save the crop if it doesn’t rain.
Unless it rains, we will be able to save the crop.
Coffee is too hot for me to drink.
Coffee is not cool enough for me to drink.
Although he has a good salary, he doesn't feel satisfied.
Despite the fact that he has a good salary, he doesn't feel satisfied.
The food is so fresh that we have eaten it all.
It is such fresh food that we have eaten it all.
Without his help, we couldn’t finish the report in time.
If he hadn’t helped, we couldn’t have finished the report in time.
Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.

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444. He has never visited his hometown before.
This is the first time he has visited his hometown.
445. Travelling by plane is much more expensive than travelling by train.
Travelling by train isn’t as expensive as travelling by plane.
446. If it doesn’t rain soon, millions of pounds worth of crops will be lost.
Unless it rains soon, millions of pounds worth of crops will be lost.
447. Our dog bit the postman yesterday.
The postman was bitten by one dog yesterday.
448. She has just stopped working as a pop singer.
She used to work as a pop singer.

449. The mechanic serviced my car last week.
My car was serviced by the mechanic last week.
450. She started working as a secretary 10 years ago.
She has been working as a secretary for 10 years (now).
451. The restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
It is such a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there.
452. You won’t be able to pass the exam if you don’t work harder.
Only by working harder will you be able to pass the exam.
453. That new song was so wonderful that it hit the top ten within a week of being released.
It was such a wonderful new song that it hit the top ten within a week of being
released.
454. She has never eaten such delicious food in that restaurant before.
This is the first time she has eaten such delicious food in that restaurant.
455. He was late for work many times, so he lost his job.
If he had not been late for work many times, he would have lost his job.
456. The police haven’t found out who robbed the bank last week.
The robbers of the bank haven’t been found out by the police.
457. Despite running very fast, he didn't catch the bus.
Although he ran very fast, he didn’t could catch the bus.
458. Despite having a lot of money, Hetty wasn't happy.
Although she had a lot of money, Hetty wasn’t happy.
459. In spite of having a good salary, my father doesn't like the company.
Although he has a good salary, my father doesn’t like the company.
460. Despite the bad weather, they went to the beach.
Although the weather is bad, they went to the beach.
461. In spite of the fact that the film was interesting, few people saw it.
Although the film was interesting, few people saw it.
462. In spite of the tiring journey, we enjoyed it very much.
Although the journey was tiring, we enjoyed it very much.
463. Despite the difficult test, I did it well.

Although the test was difficult, I did it well.
464. Despite the heavy rain, they went out for a meal.
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Although the rain was heavy, they went out for a meal.
465. She is too old to have more babies.
She isn't young enough to have more babies.
466. It is too cold to go out.
It isn't warm enough to go out.
467. The bridge is too low for the traffic to travel behind.
The bridge isn't high enough for the traffic to travel behind.
468. The jeans are too long for my son.
The jeans are short enough for my son.
469. The film is too boring to see.
The film isn't interesting enough to see.
470. The football match was so exciting that they didn't go to bed last night.
It was such an exciting football match that they didn't go to bed last night.
471. The garden is so big that there are so many kinds of flowers are planted there.
It is such a big garden that there are so many kinds of flowers are planted there.
472. The dress is so nice that she wears it three times a week.
It is such a nice dress that she wears it three times a week.
473. The holiday was so expensive that we couldn't afford.
It was such an expensive holiday that we couldn't afford.
474. Milk is so hot that the child can't drink.
It is such hot milk that the child can't drink.

475. The meat was so bad that we threw it away.
It was such bad meat that we threw it away.
476. The food was so delicious that we ate it all.
It was such delicious food that we ate it all.
477. My car is faster than your car/ yours.
 Your car is not as fast as my car/mine.
478. Life in the country is cheaper than that in the city.
 Life in the city is not as cheap as that in the country.
479. Canada is larger than the U.S.A.
 The U.S.A is not as large as Canada.
480. My mother is younger than your mother.
 Your mother is not as young as my mother.
481. English is easier than Russian.
 Russian is not as easy as English.
482. Life in the city is noisier than that in the country,
 Life in the country is not as noisy as in the city.
483. Today is hotter than yesterday
 Yesterday was not as hot as today.
484. My house is farther from school than your house.
 Your house is not as far from school as my house.
485. Our eyes are more important than our ears.
 Our ears are not as important as our eyes.
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486.

487.

488.

489.

490.

491.

492.
493.
494.
495.
496.
497.
498.
499.
500.
501.
502.
503.

 Our ears are less important than our eyes.
Oranges are more expensive than apples.
 Apples are not as expensive as oranges.
 Apples are less expensive than oranges.
Football is more popular than golf.
 Golf is not as popular as football.

 Golf is less popular than football.
He is more intelligent than his brother.
 His brother is not as intelligent as he is/him.
 His brother is less intelligent than he is/him.
Paris is more interesting than Melbourne.
 Melbourne is not as interesting as Paris.
 Melbourne is less interesting than Paris.
Men are usually more generous than women.
 Women are not as generous as men.
 Women are less generous than men.
New York is more modern than Oxford.
 Oxford is not as modern as New York.
 Oxford is less modern than New York.
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
No other river in the world is as large as the Nile/ larger than the Nile.
The Amazon is the largest river in the world.
No other river in the world is as large as the Amazon/ larger than the Amazon.
Oxford is the oldest university in Europe.
No other university in Europe is as old as Oxford/ older than Oxford.
Cheetah is the fastest animal.
No other animal is as fast as Cheetah/ faster than Cheetah.
Tom is the youngest boy in my class.
No one else in my class is as young as Tom/ younger than Tom.
Peter is the most intelligent student in my group.
No one else in my group is as intelligent as Peter/more intelligent than Peter.
My mother is the most beautiful person in my family.
No one else in my family is as beautiful as my mother/ more beautiful than my mother.
Mary is the happiest girl in her group.
No one else in her group is as happy as Mary/ happier than Mary.
They started playing tennis an hour ago.

They have been playing tennis for an hour.
I started doing my homework 10 minutes ago.
I have been doing my homework for 10 minutes.
We began collecting stamps when I was 8 years old.
We have been collecting stamps since I was 8 years old
My mother began cooking at 6pm.
My mother has been cooking since 6 pm.

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504. We started reading the novel last Sunday.
We have been reading the novel since last Sunday.
505. It started raining hours ago.
It has been raining for 2 hours.
506. She began writing when she was years old.
She has been writing since he was 21 years old.
507. We started having dinner at 7 pm.
We have been having dinner since 7 pm.
508. This is the first time I've watched an exciting football match.
I have never watched an exciting football match before
509. This is the first time he has phoned me.
He has never phoned me before.
510. This is the first time they have been to HCM city.
They have never been to HCM city before.
511. This is the most interesting book I've ever read.

I've never read such an interesting book before.
This is the first time I’ve read such an interesting book.
512. This is the hot day of the month we've ever had.
We've never had such a hot day before.
513. This is the most difficult lesson we've ever learnt
We've never learnt such a different lesson before.
514. We have given up playing cards for money.
We used to play cards for money.
515. My mother has given up talking too much about the same things.
My mother used to talk too much about the same things.
516. I have given up cycling to school.
I used to cycle to school.
517. They have stopped going out too late at night.
They used to go out too late at night.
518. We don't eat chocolate any more.
We used to eat chocolate.
519. They don't love each other any longer. .
They used to love each other.
520. They sell a lot of fresh food in the supermarket.
 A lot of fresh food is sold in the supermarket.
521. People grow many roses in Dalat.
 Many roses are grown in Dalat.
522. The postman delivers my post every day.
 My post is delivered every day.
523. Thieves stole two pictures from the museum last night.
 Two pictures were stolen from the museum by thieves last night.
524. They held the 2000 Olympics Games in Sydney.
 The 2000 Olympics Games were held in Sydney.
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