1. This is the first time I have seen such a mess in my life.
2. She'd rather Italian food than French food.
She likes Italian food more than French food.
3. Susan isn't as good at Chemistry as Sarah.
Susan doesn't study Chemistry as well as Sarah.
4. No parking is allowed here because this is a restricted area.
5. The traffic jam made us come late.
6. I took up tennis almost 2 years ago.
7. We feel bored with the film.