1. I was surprised I passed the exam.

=> I didn’t expect to pass the exam

2. I don’t read newspapers any more.

=> I’ve given up reading newspapers

3. He looks older when he wears glasses.

=> Glasses make him look older

4. Did you manage to solve the problem?

=> Did you succeed in solving the problem?

5. If you’ve got a car, you are able to travel around more easily

=> Having a car enables you to travel around more easily.

6. Nobody saw me come in.

=> I came in without being seen

7. Why have a car if you never use it.

=> There’s no point having a car if you never use it.

8. What do you think I should do?

=> What do you advise me to do?

9. It’s a pity I can’t go out with you.

=> I’d like to go out with somebody except for you

10. I’m sorry that I didn’t take your advice.

=> I regret not taking your advice.

11. I find it hard to remember people’s name

=> I have difficulty at remember people’s name it hard.