CHUYÊN ĐỀ 3: REWRITE SENTENCES

Exercise 1. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.

1. What is the price of this watch?
 How much.....................................................................................?
2. What is the price of these beautiful scarves?
 How much.....................................................................................?
3. Can you tell me the way to Dong Nai Post office?
 Can you tell me..............................................................................?
4. Can you tell me the way to the station?
 Can you tell me..............................................................................?
5. They are fast typists.
 They...............................................................................................
6. Peter is a hard worker.
 Peter...............................................................................................
7. There are no bottles on the shelf.
 There aren’t...................................................................................
8. We have no time to prepare the speech.
 We don’t have...............................................................................

Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.

1. Tim is better at English than Susan.
→ Susan isn’t.................................................................................................
2. We spent five hours getting to London.
→ It took........................................................................................................
3. Listening to music gives him pleasure.
→ He enjoys..................................................................................................
4. She is more beautiful than her younger sister.
→ Her ............................................................................................................
5. They began studying English in 2004.
→ They .........................................................................................................
6. You ought to go to school now.
→ It’s time ....................................................................................................
7. My father works as a teacher at a high school.
→ My
8. We can’t afford to buy the car.
→ The car is...................................................................................................
9. People say that he beats his wife.
→ He is said to...............................................................................................
10. She bought that house in 1990.
→ She has......................................................................................................
Exercise 3. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1. People invented the wheel thousands of years ago.
→ The wheel....................................................................................................................
2. My father waters these flower every morning.
→ These flowers..............................................................................................................
3. People use computers all over the world.
→ Computers...................................................................................................................
4. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An?
→ Is................................................................................................................................?
5. John invited Fiona to his birthday party last night.
→ Fiona...........................................................................................................................
6. They keep many ancient things in museums.
→ Many ancient things....................................................................................................
7. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature?
→ Is................................................................................................................................?
8. People make many famous films in Hollywood.
→ Many famous films.....................................................................................................
9. Her mother is preparing the dinner in the kitchen.
→ The dinner...................................................................................................................
10. I do all my homework on my computer.
→ All my homework.......................................................................................................

Exercise 4. Turn these sentences into passive voice.

1. The bill includes service.
→......................................................................................................................................
2. Nana chooses the book carefully.
→......................................................................................................................................
3. We don’t use that room.
→......................................................................................................................................
4. They grow fruits in California.
→......................................................................................................................................
5. These jeans attract many young people.
→......................................................................................................................................
6. People don’t use this road very often.
→......................................................................................................................................
7. I wash the dishes in the evening.
→......................................................................................................................................

Exercise 5. Turn these sentences into passive voice.

1. She bought the watch at the shop.
→......................................................................................................................................
2. They built the house in 1950.
→......................................................................................................................................
 3. We did the exercises last week.
→......................................................................................................................................
4. The pupils sent the letters the day before yesterday.
→......................................................................................................................................
5. He learned the lesson two weeks ago.
→......................................................................................................................................
6. Nguyen Du wrote Kieu story.
→......................................................................................................................................
7. She made the cake last night.
→......................................................................................................................................
8. Daisy washed the dishes last night.
→......................................................................................................................................

Exercise 6. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1. A lot of people use cell phones.
→ Cell phones..................................................................................................................
2. Miss. Diep hasn’t taught us since the last semester.
→ We...............................................................................................................................
3. Mr. Vinh teaches our English lessons.
→ Our English lessons.....................................................................................................
4. A student is doing that experiment.
→ That experiment..........................................................................................................
5. Our teachers give us a free period this Saturday to prepare the festival.
→ We..............................................................................................................................
6. Did you buy this dictionary two weeks ago?
→ Was.............................................................................................................................
7. We should clean our teeth twice a day.
→ Our teeth.....................................................................................................................
8. Alan’s knowledge about science and technology doesn’t impress me.
→ I...................................................................................................................................
9. Her father drive all of us to school every day.
→ All of us....................................................................................................................... 10.
They are going to build a new school here next year.
→ A new school...............................................................................................................

Exercise 7. Rewrite the sentences, active or passive.

1. The store was opened in 1932 by Jack.
Jack..................................................................................................................................
2. Has anyone told you about it yet?
Have you..........................................................................................................................
3. Somebody accused him of stealing the money.
He.....................................................................................................................................
 4. People are going to build a bridge over my house.
A bridge...........................................................................................................................
5. They built many buildings to commemorate Uncle Ho’s birthday.
Many buildings................................................................................................................
6. They will ask us all several questions.
We shall...........................................................................................................................
7. They must observe the rules of the games carefully.
The rules...........................................................................................................................
8. They were building a new stadium when I arrived.
A new stadium.................................................................................................................
9. Newspaper are sold everywhere in the city.
People...............................................................................................................................
10. Did the woman buy those vegetables?
Were those vegetables......................................................................................................

Exercise 8. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.
→ I used...........................................................................................................................
2. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.
→ There used...................................................................................................................
3. Anna doesn’t live with her parents any more.
→ Anna used....................................................................................................................
4. He is not a poor man any more, but he become a rich businessman.
→ He used........................................................................................................................
5. They didn’t often go to the cinema every Sunday last year.
→ They didn’t use...........................................................................................................
6. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
→ In the past my hair used..............................................................................................
7. I don’t have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
→ I used...........................................................................................................................
8. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
→ Did you use.................................................................................................................
9. Mr. Hung often went to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.
→ Mr. Hung.....................................................................................................................
10. There were traffic jams in this street during rush hours, but now the street become wider.
→ There...........................................................................................................................
Exercise 9. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Van Cao composed Viet Nam's anthem Tien Quan Ca.
→ Viet Nam’s anthem Tien Quan Ca..............................................................................
2. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
→ If you are.....................................................................................................................
3. What is the price of the bicycle?
→ How much.................................................................................................................?
 4. The market does not have any carrots
→ There...........................................................................................................................
5. You’re the best guitarist in the school.
→ No one.........................................................................................................................

Exercise 10. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of____________________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of __________________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite______________________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
 In spite of___________________________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
 Because of__________________________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite_____________________________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite_____________________________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although____________________________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
 In spite of___________________________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though__________________________________________________________

Exercise 11. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. They will install solar panels on the roof of our house next week.
→ Solar panels ______________________________________________________
2. They will build a new school for poor children next month.
→ A new school_____________________________________________________
3. Will the plumber check cracks on the water pipes in two days?
→ Cracks__________________________________________________________
4. They sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown.
→ These chemicals___________________________________________________
5. They won't show the film on types of future energy sources next Friday.
→ The film_________________________________________________________
6. Some people will interview the new president on TV.
→ The new president_________________________________________________
7. They will destroy the old thermal power plant at the end of this year.
→ The old thermal ___________________________________________________
 8. They will widen the road to our village next year.
→ The road_________________________________________________________
9. We will be using biogas for cooking and heating at this time next month.
→ Biogas__________________________________________________________
10. They got the first prize at the competition.
→ The first_________________________________________________________

Exercise 12. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Governments will make more regulations to reduce industrial pollution.
→ More regulations__________________________________________________
2. People won’t burn fossil fuels for energy in the future.
→ Fossil fuels_______________________________________________________
3. People will construct more wind turbines in that area to produce electricity.
→ More wind turbines________________________________________________
4. Shall we reduce our electricity bills to 20% in five months?
→ Will our electricity_________________________________________________
5. People will develop alternative sources of energy.
→ Alternative sources_________________________________________________
6. We will be providing electricity this time next year.
→ Electricity________________________________________________________
7. Scientists will find solutions to reduce pollution in our city.
→ Solutions________________________________________________________
8. They will increase the tax on petrol to 15% next September.
→ The tax _________________________________________________________
9. With that device people will change the wave energy into electricity.
→ With that device the wave energy_____________________________________
10. We shall replace ordinary 100- watt light bulls with energy- saving ones.
→ Ordinary ________________________________________________________

Exercise 13. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. We will use renewable energy in the future.
Renewable energy ______________________________________________________
2. This is our school.
This school is__________________________________________________________
3. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?
How__________________________________________________________________
4. I often walked to school when I was a student.
I used________________________________________________________________
5. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.
In spite of_____________________________________________________________
6. They will use solar energy to protect the environment.
Solar energy___________________________________________________________
 7. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim.
In spite of_____________________________________________________________
8. What is the distance between Hanoi and HCM city?
How far_______________________________________________________________
9. I find English interesting.
Iam __________________________________________________________________
10. Our roof will be fixed tomorrow.
They _________________________________________________________________

Exercise 14. Rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same to the first.
1. The café has a lot of tables.
There _______________________________________________________
2. Theatre programmes usually have lots of information.
There is ______________________________________________________
3. London has more than thirty theaters.
There are ____________________________________________________
4. The garden has a swimming pool.
There________________________________________________________
5. The system has both private and state schools.
There _______________________________________________________
6. I accomplished this task in three months.
It took _______________________________________________________
7. Jane spent three hours a week sorting out stamps.
Sorting out her stamps __________________________________________
8. The pictures that are taken will have to travel for three minutes before they reach the earth.
The pictures will take___________________________________________
9. She wrote the letter in thirty minutes.
It took _______________________________________________________
10. John finished his essay in two hours.
It took _______________________________________________________

Exercise 15. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Jakarta doesn’t have as many skyscrapers as Shanghai.
→ Shanghai................................................................................................................
2. You forgot to turn off the T.V last night, didn’t you?
→ You didn’t remember............................................................................................?
3. The countryside doesn’t suffer as much pollution as the city.
→ The countryside.....................................................................................................
4. I think you should go to work by bike.
→ Who don’t.............................................................................................................?
5. New York has more billionaires than Tokyo.
→ Tokyo ...................................................................................................................
6. We will plant more trees along this street.
 → More trees.............................................................................................................
7. Does overpopulation cause a lot of social problems in this area?
→ Overpopulation ....................................................................................................?
8. Is pollution the most serious problem?
→ Pollution is............................................................................................................?
9. A group of foreigners visited the slums last week, didn’t they?
→ Did.........................................................................................................................?
10. Mr Lam lived in the country when he was a child.
→ Mr Lam used.........................................................................................................
Exercise 1.
1. How much is this watch?
2. How much are these beautiful scarves?
3. Can you tell me how to get to Dong Nai Post office?
4. Can you tell me how to get to the station?
5. They type fast.
6. Peter works hard.
7. There aren’t any bottles on the shelf.
8. We don’t have any time to prepare the speech.

Exercise 2.
1. Susan isn’t as good at English as Tim.
2. It took us five hours to get to London.
3. He enjoys listening to music.
4. Her younger sister isn’t as beautiful as she is.
5. They have studied English since 2004.
6. It’s time for you to go to school.
7. My father is a teacher at a high school.
8. The car is too expensive for us to buy.
9. He is said to beat his wife.
10. She has bought that house since 1990.

Exercise 3.
1. The wheel was invented thousands of years ago.
2. These flowers are watered by my father every morning.
3. Computers are used all over the world.
4. Is a statue of Chu Van An being built?
5. Fiona was invited to his birthday party by John last night.
6. Many ancient things are kept in museums.
7. Is the Temple of Literature surrounded by four busy streets?
8. Many famous films are made in Hollywood.
9. The dinner is being prepared in the kitchen by her mother.
10. All my homework is done on my computer.

Exercise 4.
1. Service is included in the bill.
2. The book is chosen carefully by Nana.
3. That room isn’t used.
4. Fruits are grown in California.
5. Many young people are attracted by these jeans.
6. This road isn’t used very often.
7. The dishes are washed in the evening.
Exercise 5.
1. The watch was bought at the shop (by her).
2. The house was built in 1950.
3. The exercises were done last week.
4. The letters were sent by the pupils the day before yesterday.
5. The lesson was learned (by him) two weeks ago.
6. Kieu story was written by Nguyen Du.
7. The cake was made by her last night.
8. The dishes were washed by Daisy last night.

Exercise 6.
1. Cell phones are used by a lot of people.
2. We haven’t been taught by Miss Diep since the last semester.
3. Our English lessons are taught by Mr. Vinh.
4. That experiment is being done by a student.
5. We are given a free period by our teachers this Saturday to prepare the festival.
6. Was this dictionary bought two weeks ago?
7. Our teeth should be cleaned twice a day.
8. I am not impressed by Alan’s knowledge about science and technology.
9. All of us are driven to school by her father every day.
10. A new school is going to be built here next year.

Exercise 7.
1. Jack opened the store in 1932.
2. Have you been told about it yet?
3. He was accused of stealing the money.
4. A bridge is going to be built over my house.
5. Many buildings were built to commemorate Uncle Ho’ birthday.
6. We shall be asked several questions.
7. The rules of the games must be observed carefully.
8. A new stadium was being built when I arrived.
9. People sell newspapers everywhere in the city.
10. Were those vegetables bought by the woman?

Exercise 8.
1. I used to stay up late to watch football matches.
2. There used to be some trees in the field.
3. Anna used to live with her parents.
4. He used to be a poor man, but now he becomes a rich businessman.
5. They didn’t use to go to the cinema every Sunday.
6. In the past my hair used to be shorter.
 7. I used to have time to collect stamps when I was in primary school.
8. Did you use to go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
9. Mr. Hung used to go to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.
10. There used to be traffic jams in this street during rush hours, but now the street becomes wider.

Exercise 9.
1. Viet Nam’s anthem Tien Quan Ca was composed by Van Cao.
2. If you are not careful, you’ll hurt yourself.
3. How much is the bicycle?/ How much does the bicycle cost?
4. There are not any carrots in the market.
5. No one in the school plays the guitar better than you (do).

Exercise 10.
1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Because of being sick, Mary couldn’t go to school.
3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Despite Tom’s bad grades, he was admitted to the university.
7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.
9. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
10. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

Exercise 11.
1. Solar panels will be installed on the roof of our house next week.
2. A new school will be built for poor children next month.
3. Will cracks on the water popes be checked in two days (by the plumber)?
4. These chemicals are sold everywhere in my hometown.
5. The film on types of future energy sources won’t be shown next Friday.
6. The new president will be interviewed on TV.
7. The old thermal power plant will be destroyed at the end of this year.
8. The road to our village will be widened next year.
9. Biogas will be used for cooking and heating at this time next month.
10. The first prize was gotten at the competition.

Exercise 12.
1. More regulations will be made to reduce industrial pollution by governments.
2. Fossil fuels won’t be burnt for energy in the future.
3. More wind turbines will be constructed in that area to produce electricity.
4. Will our electricity bills be reduced to 20% in five months?
5. Alternative sources of energy will be developed.
5. Electricity will be being provided at this time next year.
 6. Solutions will be found to reduce pollution in our city by scientists.
7. The tax on petrol will be increased to 15% next September.
8. With that device the wave energy will be changed into electricity.
10. Ordinary 100- watt light bulls will be replaced with energy-saving ones.

Exercise 13.
1. Renewable energy will be used in the future.
2. This school is ours.
3. How far is it from Vinh to Hanoi city?
4. I used to walk to school when I was a student.
5. In spite of being short, they still love playing sports.
6. Solar energy will be used to protect the environment.
7. In spite of eating lots of food, she is still very slim.
8. How far is it from Hanoi to HCM city?
9. I am interested in English.
10. They will fix our roof tomorrow.

Exercise 14.
1. There are a lot of tables in the café.
2. There is much information in the theatre programmes.
3. There are more than thirty theatres in London.
4. There is a swimming pool in the garden.
5. There are both private and state schools in the system.
6. It took me 3 months to accomplish this task.
7. Sorting out her stamps took Jane 3 hours a week.
8. The pictures will take 3 minutes to reach the earth.
9. It took her 30 minutes to write the letter.
10. It took him 2 hours to finish his essay.

Exercise 15.
1. Shanghai has more skyscrapers than Jakarta.
2. You didn’t remember to turn off the T.V last night, did you?
3. The countryside suffers less pollution than the city.
4. Why don’t you go to work by bike?
5. Tokyo has fewer billionaires than New York.
6. More trees will be planted along this street.
7. Overpopulation causes a lot of social problems in this area, doesn’t it?
8. Pollution is the most serious problem, isn’t it?
9. Did a group of foreigners visit the slums last week?
10. Mr Lam used to live in the country when he was a child.