Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning
VI. WRITING (1.6 points)
A. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
43. Anna’s mother is from China, but she can’t speak Chinese. (HOWEVER) →
44. Luke wants to study overseas, but he is afraid of living alone. → Although
45. According to the rules, it’s necessary for students to hand in their assignments on time. → Students
46. It isn’t necessary for Cathy to buy new textbooks because she can borrow them from the library. → Cathy
C. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.
47. I / have / be / school / 8:50 / because / first lesson / start / 9:00 →
48. Although / Ann / not like / sports / she / have / play / basketball / P.E. lessons. →
49. I / pass / all / exams / so / parents / be / so / delighted. →
50. Tom / play / computer games / right now / although / he / have / important test / tomorrow morning. →
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2.4 points) Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
5. Sammy studied really hard, so she __________ all of her tests. A. passed B. failed C. got D. did
6. Student A: How’s the course going? Student B: I’m __________ enjoying it. A. very B. much C. really D. a lot
7. Ivy was so __________ because she failed two tests last semester. A. pleased B. delighted C. relaxed D. upset
8. We __________ buy lunch in the canteen. There’s a shop next to the school and it sells sandwiches and other snacks. A. have to B. don’t have to C. mustn’t D. should
9. The teacher asked us to choose a book from the list, read it at home and then write a __________ about it. A. project B. presentation C. report D. revision
10. Our math teacher, Mr. Thomas is funny and friendly, but he gives us too much __________ to do after school. A. homework B. exams C. essays D. exercise
11. Nick got 100% on his physics test. His twin brother, Adam, ______, had to retake the test. A. although B. but C. so D. however
12. I’m really __________ with Nick. We have an important biology project, but he doesn’t do his part. A. hopeful B. annoyed C. pleased D. excited
13. Yesterday, I wrote a(n) __________ about the benefits of studying overseas, and the teacher said it was good. A. homework B. test C. essay D. paper
14. Student A: I’m going to the movies this evening. Do you want to join me? Student B: _________. I have too much homework to do. A. Sure, I can. B. Thanks, but I don’t think I can. C. Of course, I will. D. Thanks, but sorry, I’m not.
15. Read the notice and choose the correct statement. A. You have to wear gloves when you enter this place. B. You don’t have to wear gloves in this place. C. It’s a good idea to wear gloves in this place. D. You need to bring gloves to this area.
16. What does this sign mean? A. You don’t have to talk in this area. B. You have to keep silent in this area.
C. You have to take the exam in this area. D. You don’t have to make any noise during the exam.
A. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
43. Anna’s mother is from China, but she can’t speak Chinese. (HOWEVER) →
44. Luke wants to study overseas, but he is afraid of living alone. → Although
45. According to the rules, it’s necessary for students to hand in their assignments on time. → Students
46. It isn’t necessary for Cathy to buy new textbooks because she can borrow them from the library. → Cathy
C. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.
47. I / have / be / school / 8:50 / because / first lesson / start / 9:00 →
48. Although / Ann / not like / sports / she / have / play / basketball / P.E. lessons. →
49. I / pass / all / exams / so / parents / be / so / delighted. →
50. Tom / play / computer games / right now / although / he / have / important test / tomorrow morning. →
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2.4 points) Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
5. Sammy studied really hard, so she __________ all of her tests. A. passed B. failed C. got D. did
6. Student A: How’s the course going? Student B: I’m __________ enjoying it. A. very B. much C. really D. a lot
7. Ivy was so __________ because she failed two tests last semester. A. pleased B. delighted C. relaxed D. upset
8. We __________ buy lunch in the canteen. There’s a shop next to the school and it sells sandwiches and other snacks. A. have to B. don’t have to C. mustn’t D. should
9. The teacher asked us to choose a book from the list, read it at home and then write a __________ about it. A. project B. presentation C. report D. revision
10. Our math teacher, Mr. Thomas is funny and friendly, but he gives us too much __________ to do after school. A. homework B. exams C. essays D. exercise
11. Nick got 100% on his physics test. His twin brother, Adam, ______, had to retake the test. A. although B. but C. so D. however
12. I’m really __________ with Nick. We have an important biology project, but he doesn’t do his part. A. hopeful B. annoyed C. pleased D. excited
13. Yesterday, I wrote a(n) __________ about the benefits of studying overseas, and the teacher said it was good. A. homework B. test C. essay D. paper
14. Student A: I’m going to the movies this evening. Do you want to join me? Student B: _________. I have too much homework to do. A. Sure, I can. B. Thanks, but I don’t think I can. C. Of course, I will. D. Thanks, but sorry, I’m not.
15. Read the notice and choose the correct statement. A. You have to wear gloves when you enter this place. B. You don’t have to wear gloves in this place. C. It’s a good idea to wear gloves in this place. D. You need to bring gloves to this area.
16. What does this sign mean? A. You don’t have to talk in this area. B. You have to keep silent in this area.
C. You have to take the exam in this area. D. You don’t have to make any noise during the exam.