I. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. Use the words in brackets.
1. Although Hue is far from Hanoi, Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike. (but)
=> Hue _____________________________________________________
2. Christian went to Soc Trang to join Ok Om Bok Festival. (because)
=> Christian _________________________________________________
3. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well. (although)
=> Although _________________________________________________
4. He has to join the festival in order to play Vietnamese folk games. (so)
=> He ______________________________________________________
5. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time. (spite)
=> We ______________________________________________________
6. So that Susan would be fit for the skiing, she went to the gym three times a week. (order)
=> Susan ____________________________________________________
7. My family went to Huong Pagoda Festival two months ago. (since)
=> It _______________________________________________________
8. You won’t get in to see the show if you don’t have reserved seats. (unless)
=> You _____________________________________________________
9. Brian was really interested in Vietnamese cultural and spiritual events. (interest)
=> Brian ____________________________________________________
10. If you don’t start early, you will get stuck in the traffic. (otherwise)
=> You _____________________________________________________
II Combine each pair of sentences using the conjunction in brackets.
1. The world is getting warmer. Polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct. (because)
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2. There weren’t enough students. They closed the village school. (as)
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3. I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (although)
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4. He got a creampie smashed in his face. Everyone laughed. (when)
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5. Paul was walking to the bus stop. He found somebody’s wallet on the ground. (while)
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6. Jackie will take out the trash. She is done with her chores. (after)
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7. You study for the test. You will do much better. (if)
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8. Rex practiced his guitar. He could play the song perfectly. (until)
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9. We could get back to shore. It started to rain hard. (before)
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10. I saw him. He was always carrying a plastic shopping bag. (whenever)
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X. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets, without changing the meaning.
1. I've never seen such a boring movie. (most)
It is the most boring film I have ever seen.
2. Watching science fiction movies is one of my interests. (arm)
I am interested in watching science fiction movies.
3. How long is it since you want to the cinema. (last)
When did you last go to the cinema?
4. Although she was scared, she enjoyed watching horror movies. (spite)
In spite of being scared, she enjoyed watching horror movies.
5. Why don't we go out to dinner and a movie? (suggested)
She suggested going out to dinner and a movie.
6. Despite the heavy rain, they still went hiking. (it)
Although it rained heavily, they still went hiking.
7. It was such a gripping movie that I watched it three times. (that)
The movie was so gripping that I watched it three times.
8. The traffic was terrible, but we arrived on time. (despite)
We arrived on time despite the terrible traffic.