1. The Browns said," We are watching TV now." → The Browns said (that) _________________ 2."Change the channel to the news programme, Tom." → Mr. Brown asked ___________________ 3. "Don't change the channel, please!" → Mrs. Brown asked Tom ______________ 4. "Do you really like this boring reality show?" → He asked her _________________________ 5. "What programme do you both like, parents?" → Tom asked ___________________________ 6.The farmer said," I can see my buffalo from here." → The farmer said (that) __________________ 7. "Show me your wisdom, Sir! " → The tiger asked the farmer ______________ 8. "Don't eat my buffalo when I am not here!" → The farmer asked the tiger _______________ 9. "Will you come back soon, farmer?" → The tiger asked _______________________
Write the sentences with the same meaning to the first ones. Use words given.
1. You don’t drink enough water. You will feel tired. (If)
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2. I have a friend. She is a volunteer worker. (who)
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3. The programme is very long. They can’t broadcast it. (too)
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4. They like driving to work. (fond of)
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Cricket-how I detested this game when I was young! My family would spend hours and hours watching it on television while I angrily waited for it to end. Every game seemed the same. Yes, one team won and the other one lost, but it was always the same game-some men pitching a ball, some running back and forth.
Then something happened. I became old enough to start playing cricket myself with the other kids in my neighborhood. We found a place to play wherever we could put up a wicket. We played on the street, in the backyard-even on the tops of buildings, believe it or not! I can recall so clearly the sounds of the ball hitting the bat and the quick running feet. I can still feel the sun on my face as I played and the bruises and scratches from falling down. I can still see the blue sky fading to darkness behind the buildings as our games continued into the night. It became my favorite thing in the world. Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing the game.
Question 29. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Cricket: a game for all ages
B. How I learned to love cricket
C. The dangers of playing cricket
D. Learning the rules of a difficult game
Question 30. The word ‘detested’ is closest in meaning to__________.
A. hated B. played C. wanted D. watched
Question 31. What best describes the author’s attitude toward cricket when he was very young?
A. It was boring to watch. B. It was difficult to learn.
C. It was fun to talk about. D. It was dangerous to play
Question 32. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played?
A. They were played without bats. B. They were played on rooftops.
C. No one cared who won them. D. No one got hurt playing them.
Question 33. The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT__________.
A. how the sun felt on his skin B. how the ball sounded hitting the bat
C. how the sky turned from light to dark D. how the rules of the game caused arguments
Question 34. What change does the author describe?
A. He could not remember the rules of cricket at first, but then he decided it did not matter.
B. He was afraid of getting hurt playing cricket at first, but then he stopped being afraid.
C. He did not like cricket at first, but then he began to enjoy it.
D. He liked playing cricket at first, but then he grew tired of it.
Question 35. The word ‘fond’ is closest in meaning to__________.
A. old B. cruel C. happy D. boring
Complete the second sentence with the same meaning
1. Have you just used the computer?
-> You have______________?
2. Does your brother use the Internet everyday?
-> Your brother_______________?
3. They first introduced the new stule of jeans in 2000, didn't they?
-> The new style of jeans was first________________?
4. You forgot to turn off the TV last night, didn't you?
-> You didn't______________?
5. Are they leaving here tomorrow?
-> Thye are______________?
1. I’m bored _______sleeping and watching TV all day.
A. up B. of C. with D. about
2. This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs __________ the other one.
A. as many as B. twice many C. twice as much as D. so much as
3. It__________ rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella?
A. could be B. must C. might D. had better
4. Environmental _________ is a serious problem facing mankind today.
A. pollution B. pollute C. polluted D. polluting
Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown,so that the meaning remains the same Example:He wrote the letter in two hours It took him two hours to write the letter. 1.The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm everyday. The lion.. 2.We got lost because we didn't have a map. If we ... 3.I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather... 4.The bridge was số low thật the bus couldn't go under ít. It was.. 5.That was a silly thing to say What ... 6.we've run out of tea There.. 7.I last saw him when I was a student. I Haven't... 8.Susan was too ecited to sleep Susan was .. 9.Robert has not had a job for two years Robert has been... 10.She will complete the work only she is paid extra She will not...
1/Lan enjoys watching television after dinner, ………………..?
2/Tam didn’t go to school everyday, ………………..?
3/They will buy a new computer, ………………..?
4/She can drink a lot of tomato juice everday, ………………..?
EXERCISE 2:
1. Somebody cleans that room everyday.
a. The room every day is cleaned.
b. The room is everyday cleaned.
c. The room is cleaned every day.
d. The room is cleaned by somebody everyday.
2. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
a. All flights because of fog were cancelled.
b. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
c. All flights were cancelled by them because of fog.
d. All flights were because of fog cancelled.
3. They are building a new highway around the city.
a. A new highway is being built around the city.
b. A new highway is being built around the city by them.
c. A new highway around the city is being built.
d. Around the city a new highway is being built.
4. They have built a new hospital near the airport.
a. A new hospital has been built near the airport by them.
b. A new hospital near the airport has been built.
c. A new hospital has been built near the airport.
d. Near the airport a new hospital has been built by them.
5. They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.
a. You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview.
b. You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview by them.
c. A lot of questions will be asked you at the interview.
d. A lot of questions will be asked at the interview.
6. People don’t use this road very often.
a. This road is not used very often.
b. Not very often this road is not used.
c. This road very often is not used.
d. This road not very often is used.
7. Somebody accused me of stealing money.
a. I was accused by somebody of stealing money.
b. I was accused of stealing money.
c. I was accused of stealing money by somebody.
d. I was accused stealing money.
8. Somebody is using the computer at the moment.
a. The computer is being used at the moment.
b. The computer at the moment is being used.
c. The computer is being used by somebody at the moment.
d. The computer is used at the moment.
9. The bill includes service.
a. Service is included by the bill.
b. Service included in the bill.
c. Service is included in the bill.
d. Service is in the bill.
10. They have changed the date of the meeting.
a. The date of the meeting has been changed.
b. The date of the meeting has been changed by them.
c. The meeting has been changed the date.
d. The date of the meeting has changed.
Nam enjoys watching TV after dinner, ............?
2. Lan didn't go to school yesterday, ........?
3. They'll buy a new computer, .........?
4. She can drink lots of tomato juice everyday, .............?
5. She may not come to class today, .............?
6. We should follow the traffic rules strictly, .............?
7. Your mother has read these fairy tales for you many times, . .............?
8. He seldom visits you, .............?
9. You've never been in Italy, . .............?
10. That's Bob, .............?
11. No-one died in the accident, .............?
12. They haven't seen this film, .............?
13. Nothing is wrong.............?
14. Nobody called the phone, .............?
15. Everything is okay, .............?
16. Everyone took a rest, .............?
17. Going swimming in the summer is never boring, .............?
18. Let's dance together, .............?
19. Don't talk in class, .............?
20. Sit down, .............?
21. This picture is yours, .............?
22. Hoa never comes to school late, .............?
23. You took some photos on the beach, . .............?
24. He hardly ever makes a mistake, .............?
25. You wouldn't tell anyone about it, ...............?
26. He'd never seen you before,...................?
27. This is your book,..................?
28. You came in a sports car, ...........................?
29. These cakes look good, ...........................?
30. You couldn't do me a favor, ...................?