VIII. Rewrite these sentences, so that their meaning stays the same.

1. Nhung didn’t go to the cinema with her friends because her younger sister was ill.

Because of  …… ………………………………………....………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. The earthquake struck the city and destroyed completely thousands of buildings and houses.

The city …………………………………………………………..………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Minh isn’t hardworking, so he often gets bad marks.

If ………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….

1.    We (visit) ____________________  Sydney Opera House for several times.

2.    Some activities (prepare) __________________  to celebrate the lunar new year now.

3.    When I came to the stadium, the match (start) _____________________

4.    Before she (listen) ____________________ to music, she (do)___________________ her homework.

5.     Last night, Peter (go) ________________________ to the supermarket before he (go)__________________________ home.

VII. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form:

1.    If he (study) __________________  harder, he can pass an exam.

2.    If people really cared about the environment, they (not dump) ___________________ waste into the lake.

3.    They get sick so often. If they exercised more, they (be) ________________ healthier.

4.    Four countries (visit) _________________  by John so far.

Vietnam’s Independence Day (celebrate) ___________________  on September 02^nd

VII. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form:

1.    If he (study) __________________  harder, he can pass an exam.

2.    If people really cared about the environment, they (not dump) ___________________ waste into the lake.

3.    They get sick so often. If they exercised more, they (be) ________________ healthier.

4.    Four countries (visit) _________________  by John so far.

5.    Vietnam’s Independence Day (celebrate) ___________________  on September 02^nd.

IX. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested words or phrases in the brackets.

1. I’m not you. But I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags.                    (IF)

à ………………………….………………………………………….………

2. All flights had to be cancelled. That’s because of  the pilots’ sudden strike.           (SO)

à ………………………….………………………………………….………

3. Vietnamese students are obligated to wear uniforms when they go to school.         (HAVE)

à ………………………….……………………………………………….…

X. Change these sentences into passive voice.

1. The company will give him some money when he retires.

- When he retires, he …………………….……………………….………….

2. Someone picks fruits everyday.

- Fruits………………………………………………………………………..