II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
41. Did they understand the problems?
They didn’t________________________________________________________________________?
42. The thief made her hand over the money.
She was____________________________________________________________________________
43. What do they hold this meeting for?
What is____________________________________________________________________________?
44. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to develop the project?”
I suggest___________________________________________________________________________
45. We have to cut down on our driving because there is an oil shortage.
Because of__________________________________________________________________________
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Don’t use more than five words.
46. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. EXCHANGED
I took the book back to the shop and____________________that was better.
47. This is the most amusing book I’ve ever read. AMUSING
I’ve never read a____________________one before.
48. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. MOST
He is____________________we have ever met.
49. My mother insisted on my doing some chores every day. MADE
My mother____________________some chores every day.
50. My parents moved to New Zealand five years ago. SINCE
It____________________my parents moved to New Zealand.
41. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed____________________________________________________________________
42. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.
Let________________________________________________________________________________
43. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?”
He suggested________________________________________________________________________
44. “It certainly wasn’t me who stole the money!” she said.
She denied_______________________________________________________________
45. The law of supply and demand should govern the prices of goods.
The prices__________________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
46. I don’t know anything about plumbing. I can’t fix the leak in the sink myself. (if)
_____________________________________________________________________
47. Dogs can walk in the city park. Dogs must be on a leash. (but)
__________________________________________________________________
48. Early storm warnings imply heavy rains. Early storm warnings also imply strong winds. (and)
_______________________________________________________________________
49. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer. The program only offers classes in the morning. (so)
______________________________________________________________________
50. The hostess specified the times for drinks and dinner. Her guests knew when to arrive at the party. (whose)