I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (2.0 points)

1. It was more of an argument than a discussion.

 It was not so …………………………………………………………………………. ……

2. “The Times” was first printed 200 years ago.

 It is ………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Although he was tired, he managed to finish the marathon race.

à In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..

4. It took her 3 hours to get to the city center.
àShe …………………………………………………………………………………………

5. She prefers staying at home to going out.

 She’d ………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Nana often cried when she meets with difficulties.

 Nana is …………………………………………………………………………………….

7. It’s not worth making him get up early.

 There ………………………………………………………………………………………

8. She is so beautiful that everybody loves her.

à  it is ………………………………………………………………………………………
9. She studies hard because she wants to pass the final examination.

 She ……………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Mary always speaks no care.