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………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. . night . My mothet never lets…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 63. People should use bicycles for short journeys. Bicycles………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Why did you allow them to leave in the storm? You shouldn’t let……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 84. Not a single house in the village