IX. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning.

1. The distance from Ha Noi to Thanh Hoa City is about 100 kilometres.

à It is about……………………………….................................................................................

2. Although Quang Hai -footballer is so young, he plays football beautifully.

àDespite ....................................................................................................................................

3. What is the distance between Thanh Hoa and Ha Noi city?

àHow far…………………………………………………………………………………….….?  

4. Although she was sick, she still stayed up late to do homework.

→ In spite of………………………………………………………………………………………  

           5. Although the test was difficult, he did it well.

→ Despite……………………………………………………………………………………..…    

           6. Although it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat. (but)

→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…    

           7. Although the sky was grey and cloudly . we went to the beach. (however)

→ …………………………………………………………………………………….…………

8.What is the distance from your house to the nearest bank?

     → How far ………………….. …………………………………………….…………….…..?

 9. The distance from my house to school is about 500 metres.

  → It ...........................................................................................................................................

 10. The distance between my house and the nearest bookstore is about 2 kilometres

→ It …………………………………………………………………………………………………..