After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university.. There's no need to make her change her mind.[r]
(1)SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION Exercise 1: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning A.1 I was very interested in our conversation - It was interesting ………………… Why did you that ? - Whatever …………………………… ? These bookshelves are my own work - I made ……………………………… I don’t play tennis as well as you - You ………………………………… I haven’t been to the dentist’s for two years - It’s ……………………………………… Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress - She never …………………… I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university - After …………………… It’s not worth living to make her change her mind - There’s ……………………………………… Key It was interesting to talk to you Whatever did you that for ? I made these bookshelves myself You play tennis better than I It’s two years since I went to the dentist’s She never went to Paris without buying a new dress After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university There’s no need to make her change her mind Exercise 2: 1/ He said he was not guilty of stealing the car He denied ……………… ………… 2/ Is this the only way to reach the city centre? Isn’t there ……………….? 3/ He never suspected that the money had been stolen At no time …………… 4/ It’s my opinion that you should take more exersise If I………………… 5/ I was going to leave, but because of what he said, I didn’t She persuaded …………… 6/ He was very sorry that he didn’t see Andrey on her trip to London He greatly regretted… 7/ It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error The accident is ………… 8/ “Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?” he asked Elizabeth He asked …………… 9/ “Ithink you should try the chicken Marengo,” said the waiter The waiter recommended … 10/ This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted I have nevr Key 1/ He denied for stealing (having stolen) the car/ that he had stolen the car (2) 2/ Isn’t there (another way/ some other way/ any other way)(to/ to reach/ reaching) the city centre 3/ At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen/ someone had stolen the money 4/ If I were you, I’d take more exercise 5/ She persuaded me not to leave 6/ He greatly regretted not seeing Andrey on her trip to London 7/ The accident is thought to have been caused by human error 8/ He asked Elizabeth if she would be visiting the Taj Mahal when she went 9/ The waiter recommended us to try/ that we should try … 10/ I have never tasted such a dilicious cake Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning It isn't necessary to finish the work to day -> You don't Sally finally managed to get a job > Sally finally succeeded That's the last time I go to that restaurant —> I certainly "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued -> You'd If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill —> Unless 6.1 should like someone to take me out to dinner -> What I should Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life —> Martin's poor They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them —> They can't leave My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up > The break-up of the marriage 10.1 can't believe that he passed the exam -> I find 11 This is the fastest way to get tothe city center -> There 12 If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him -He is the most 13 We arrived too late to see the first film -> We didn't 14 "Would you mind not smoking in here?" I'd rather 15 He wrote the letter in two hours (3) -> It took 16 "Why don't we go out for a walk?" My father suggested 17 In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast -> Though 18.1 was very interested in our conversation -It was interesting ……………………………… 19 These bookshelves are my own work -I made 20 don't play tennis as well as you -You 21 haven't been to the dentist's for two years -It's 23 Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress -She never 24 I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university After 25 It's not worth living to make her change her mind -There's 26 It's my opinion that you should take more exercise -If I 27 He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrey on her trip to London -He greatly regretted 28 It's thought that the accident was caused by human error -The accident is 29 "Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?" he asked Elizabeth -He asked 30 "Ithink you should try the chicken Marengo," said the waiter The waiter recommended 31 This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted -I have 32 The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them -They're such 33 The boy will receive some money to continue his study His parents died in a traffic accident – The boy whose ……………… 34 They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam (4) -Motorbikes are 35 I wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was -If I 36 If you not try hard, you can't pass the examination Unless 37 They spent more money, they had to work harder -The more 38 People thought that the cover was made of iron -The cover 39 He went to London He had lived there when he was a boy -He went to London where 40 Jane was absent from class because of her sickness -Because Jane was 41 The package was too heavy for Peter to carry -The package was so 42 You should take the train instead of the bus -> If 43 I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door > Someone must 44 They bought this house ten years ago > They have 45 The course finished with a big party > At the end 46 We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up > The pop star 47 Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will —> Despite 48 The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened > No sooner 49 You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night -> Had 50 When did you start the project? —> How long 51 Their wedding will be held in a lovely church (5) > The church 52 My father used to play football when he was young My father doesn't , 53 Jane gave me a present on my last birthday -I was 54 "Let's go swimming" -She suggests 55 "Would you like a cup of coffee?" He 56 We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map -If we had 57.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City -I haven't seen 58 It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh -It takes 59 It's a pity you didn't tell us about this -I wish 60 They think the owner of the house is abroad -The owner 61 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.-The sea was too 62 When did you first know him?-How 63 Their trip lasted three day.-They had 64 It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.-In case 65 She had to the washing up but she didn't.-She forgot 66 English is easy to learn.-It 67 Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.- If 68 The furniture was too old to keep.-It was 69 Gary is the best guitarist in her class.-No one else 70 Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time.-Since the computer was 71 It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week.-Everybody 72 This is the last time I go to this restaurant. > I certainly 73" I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued.-> You'd " 74 " If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill— > Unless 75 The doctor told him that he work too hard.-> You 76 Those pictures are beautiful.—> How 77 It was an interesting film.-> What 78 What is the weight of your suitcase? > How 79 How tall is Peter's father?-> What 80 He can't afford to buy the car.-The car (6) 81 Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight.-It wasn't 82 Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second -hand washing-machine.-Mrs Taylor wished 83 Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.-It 84 Jane is the tallest girl in her class -Nobody 85 They couldn't find the manager anywhere -The manager was 86 Their teacher is making them study hard.-They 87 As I get older, I want to travel less.-The older 8.1 have never been to Liverpool in my life -Never KEY You don't have to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting a job 3.1 certainly won't go to that restaurant any more You'd better take a holiday Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill What I should like is being/ to be taken out to dinner Martin's poor health doesn't / can't prevent / stop him (from) enjoying life They can't leave their dog behind when they go/are on holiday The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed 10.1 find it hard to believe that he passed the exam Exercise 4: He can’t go out because he has to study for his exam => If…… 2) She is lazy so she can’t pass the exam If…… 3) He will pay me tonight; I will have enough money to buy a car => If…… 4) He smokes too much; that’s why he can’t get rid of his cough => If…… 5) She is very shy, so she doesn’t enjoy the party => If…… 6) I will get a work permit I will stay for another month => If…… 7) He doesn’t take any exercises He is so unhealthy => If…… We can’t get the ticket because I don’t have the right change => If…… 9) Study hard or you won’t pass the exam => If…… 10) Don’t be impatient or you will make mistakes If…… 11 I didn’t eat lunch, I feel hungry now –> If I………………………………… 12 If it hadn’t rained, we would have a better crop –> But for……………………………………… 13 If you want my advice, I wouldn’t buy it –> If I ……………………………………… 14 I only come if they invite me (7) –> Unless……………………… 15 He didn’t revise all his lessons, he failed the exam –> If he……………………………………………… 16 His sister sent her money, so he continued to study –> But for………………………………………… 17 The park is over there, only minutes’ walk –> If you walk……………………………… 18 In case it rains, we’ll stay at home –> If it…………………………… Exercise Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning You should take the train instead of the bus.-> If I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door > Someone must They bought this house ten years ago > They have The course finished with a big party > At the end We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up > The pop star Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will —> Despite The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened > No sooner You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night -> Had When did you start the project? —> How long 10 Their wedding will be held in a lovely church (8) > The church Exercise 6: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning My father used to play football when he was young My father doesn't , Jane gave me a present on my last birthday I was "Let's go swimming" She suggests "Would you like a cup of coffee?" He We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map If we had 6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City I haven't seen It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh It takes It's a pity you didn't tell us about this I wish They think the owner of the house is abroad The owner 10 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough The sea was too Exercise 8: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same When did you first know him? How Their trip lasted three day (9) They had It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you In case She had to the washing up but she didn't She forgot English id easy to learn It Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity -» If The furniture was too old to keep It was Gary is the best guitarist in her class No one else Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time Since the computer was 10 It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week Everybody Exercise 9: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same It is necessary to finish the work today —> You need Sally finally managed to get the job > Sally finally succeeded This is the last time I go to this restaurant > I certainly 4" I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued -> You'd " " If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill (10) — > Unless The doctor told him that he work too hard -> You Those pictures are beautiful —> How It was an interesting film -> What What is the weight of your suitcase? > How 10 How tall is Peter's father? -> What Exercise 10: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one: He can't afford to buy the car The car Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight It wasn't Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second -hand washing-machine Mrs Taylor wished Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice It Jane is the tallest girl in her class Nobody They couldn't find the manager anywhere The manager was Their teacher is making them study hard (11) They As I get older, I want to travel less The older 9.1 have never been to Liverpool in my life Never 10 My father speaks very little French My father speaks hardly KEY Exercise 1 You don't have to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting a job I certainly won't go to that restaurant any more You'd better take a holiday Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill What I should like is being/ to be taken out to dinner Martin's poor health doesn't / can't prevent / stop him (from) enjoying life They can't leave their dog behind when they go/are on holiday The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed 10.1 find it hard to believe that he passed the exam Exercise There's no faster way than this to get to the city center He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problems We didn't arrive early enough to see the first film I'd rather you didn't smoke in here It took him hours to write the letter My father suggested we should go out for a while Though Mr.Benson is old, He runs miles before breakfast It was interesting to talk to you Whatever did you that for ? 10.1 made these bookshelves myself Exercise You play tennis better than I It's two years since I went to the dentist's She never went to Paris without buying a new dress After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university There's no need to make her change her mind He denied for stealing (having stolen) the car/ that he had stolen the car Isn't there (another way/ some other way/ any other way)(to/ to reach/ reaching) the city centre At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen/ someone had stolen the money (12) If I were you, I'd take more exercise 10 She persuaded me not to leave Exercise He greatly regretted not seeing Andrey on her trip to London The accident is thought to have been caused by human error He asked Elizabeth if she would be visiting the Taj Mahal when she went The waiter recommended us to try/ that we should try 5.1 have never tasted such a delicious cake Exercise They're such easy questions that everyone can answer them The boy whose parents died in a traffic accident will receive some money to continue his study Motorbikes are being produced in Vietnam If I had been there yesterday, I would have known who he was Unless you try hard, you can't pass the examination The more they spent money the harder they had to work The cover was thought to have been make of iron He went to London where had lived when he was a boy Because Jane was sick, Jane was absent from class 10 The package was so heavy that Peter couldn't carry it Exercise l If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus Someone must have forgotten to lock the door They have had/ owned this house for ten years At the end of the course, there was a big party The pop star that/ who/ whom we invited onto the chatshow didn't turn up Despite her saying that she would come, I don't think she ever will No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened Had you slept well last night, you wouldn't feel tired now 9.How long is it since you started the project ? 10 The church where their wedding will be held is lovely Exercise My father doesn't play football anymore 2.1 was given a present on my last birthday She suggests going swimming He invited me a cup of tea If we had had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle 6.1 haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh 8.1 wish you had told us about it The owner of the house is thought to be abroad 10 The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming Exercise How long have you known him They had a three-day trip (13) In case it rain hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you She forgot doing the washing up It is easy to learn English If you leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity It was such old furniture that we couldn't keep it No one else in Gary's class plays the guitar as well as her Since the computer was invented, people have saved a lot of time 10 Everybody needs to clean up their neighborhood once a week Exercise You need to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting the job I certainly will never go to this restaurant "You'd better take a holiday " the doctor said to him Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill "You work too hard" the doctor sai to him How beautiful those pictures are What an interesting film (it was)! How heavy is your suitcase? 10 What is Peter's father's height? Exercise 10 The car is too expensive for him to buy It wasn't until Shirley was eight years that she began to read Mrs Taylor wished she hadn't bought the second - hand washing - machine It can't be denied that she has the beautiful voice Nobody in Jane's class is as tall as her The manager was no where to be found They are being made to study hard The older I get, the less I want to travel Never have I been to Liverpool in my life 10 My father speaks hardly any French (14)