REPHRASING (USE OF ENGLISH) Finish the sentences without changing the meaning. 1. This story doesn’t amuse me. 34. “I am sorry I didn’t reply to your last letter” He said. I don’t find ……… He apologized … 2. Computers don’t interest me 35. Don’t complain all the time. I am not … I wish … 3 The next unit will fascinate you 36. He bought his car five years ago. You will be … He has …. 4. Few people in England speak Chinese. 37. It has been three months since she started learning English Not … She has … 5. Will you post this letter for me, please? 38 I am upset because I have to do so much work. Do you mind…? I wish … 6. Please don’t ask so many questions. 39. He doesn’t believe in me. Please stop… He doesn’t … 7. She doesn’t intend to leave. 40. Although the weather was good, we stayed indoors. She has no… Despite… 8. Mary doesn’t know very many words in English. 41. Despite the high price of petrol, big cars are still popular. Mary knows … Although … 9. My uncle’s generosity enabled us to go on a cruise. 42. Even though he had a pleasant manner, he isn’t a good doctor. Thanks … In spite … 10. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. 43. In spite of her illness, my mother always had a smile on her face. Make sure you finish … Even though… 11. Older people listen to people better than younger people do. 44. Tourists keep coming here despite the terrible weather Older people are … Although … 12. She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions. 45. I like you even though you have a strange sense of humour. Her … In spite… 13. You don’t have to pay duty on these goods. 46. When I first went to England I wasn’t accustomed to eating at 12. The goods are … When I first went to England I … 14. Chris is a very fluent Spanish speaker. 47. It is difficult for her to deal with naughty children. Chris speaks… She … 15. Can I sit here? 48. After a while I became accustomed to working long hours. Do you …? After a while I … 16. Could I ask you a few personal questions? 49. After a month it wasn’t difficult for us to get up early. Do you…? After a month we … 17. Do they allow people to park here? 50. When I was little girl I often a went rambling with my family Is …? When I was little girl I … 18. Can dogs come in here? 51. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. Are …? All dogs are … 19. Was this exercise more difficult to do than the last one? 52. I am so tired that I can’t pay attention. Did you … ? I am too … 20. Is John having a party on Saturday? He asked. 53. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test. He asked… As long as … 21. Why didn’t you make an appointment earlier? The doctor asked. 54. The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered soon. The doctor asked her … According … 22. Do they allow you to smoke in British cinemas? 55. I don’t want to go out this evening. Is …? I don’t fancy … 23. Please don’t play the music so loudly. 56. I think Rome is more beautiful than Paris. Would you mind…? I prefer …. 24. She can’t come to the party because she is so busy. 57. I prefer not to answer that question. But if … I’d rather … 25. “Can you lend me some money?” John asked Mary. 58. It is not a good idea to travel at night. John asked Mary … It is better to avoid … 26 I am bored with this book and I don’t want to read it any more.
59. It is a pity I didn’t help you.
I am tired … 27 Everybody expected the weather to be warmer. The weather … 28. Someone is repairing the car. The car … 29 I got there earlier than I had planned. I had planned … 30 They will give me a prize if I can learn this. I…
I regret… 60. I find it wonderful to be with friends.
I very much … 61. Have I met you before? I can’t recall it. I can’t remember … 62. We can take pride in our success. We are … 63. I have to phone my mother tomorrow. I mustn’t forget. I must …
31 Perhaps one day someone will find a cure for the common cold. 64. I haven’t heard from Kevin for a long time.
Perhaps one day a … 32. Someone told me I could learn English in my sleep. I… 33. People say English is easy to learn. English …
The last time … 65. It has been a long time since I saw him. I… 66. I haven’t had a holiday for ages. It has …
(…/…) 67. Perhaps he went to London. 100. It is not a good idea to do a bungee jump if you’re scared of heights. He might … You … 68. “Let’s have a Chinese meal”, he said to me. 101. it’s unnecessary for you to come if you don’t want to He suggested. You … 69. Unless it stops snowing, we won’t get home. 102. Karen had the ability to swim from an early age. If … Karen … 70. He will only phone if he changes his mind. 103. It was necessary for Gary to clean the house. He won’t … Gary … 71. You were supposed to give the letter to Peter. 104. I didn’t have the ability to drive until last year. You should … I… 72. People were watching the match on TV. 105. It is unnecessary for Amy to bring the umbrella. The match… Amy … 73. They will take him to hospital. 106. It wasn’t a good idea for you to walk home alone. He … You … 74. The intense heat has burnt many of the rescuers. 107. People believe that he was the murderer. Many … He …. 75. Someone had taken away the fire-extinguishers. 108. People should send their complaints to the head office. The … Complaints … 76. I like planes a lot. 109. They had to postpone the meeting because of illness. I am … The meeting … 77. He is not old enough to vote. 110. George is older than Mary. He is too… Mary isn’t … 78. Many religious orders only get money from charity. 111. Nobody told me that George was ill. Many religious orders only … I… 79. They found the stolen money. 112. His colleagues gave him a present when he retired. The … A present … 80. The president’s promise was never fulfilled. 113. It is said that many people have lost their homes after the war. The president never … Many people …. 81. If the weather doesn’t improve we won’t go. 114. It is believed that the killer got in through the kitchen window. Unless … The killer … 82. He is too short to be a policeman. 115. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident. He isn’t … Two people … 83. Charles is said to be a very rich man. 116. John’s money was stolen on a train. They say… John had … 84. I’ve never met a more annoying person than James. 117. George’s nose was broken in a fight. James … George had … 85. I won’t tolerate this behaviour for a minute longer. 118. I don’t want to have an ice cream. I won’t put … I don’t fancy … 86. I can’t be here earlier than ten. 119. Why don’t you go out tomorrow instead of today? Ten in the morning … Why don’t you put … 87. Ann is the politest person I know. 120. Don’t forget to post the letter: Jack said to me. I don’t know a … Jack reminded … 88. This is an extraordinary story. 121. I’ll drive you to the station: John said. What …! John insisted … 89. Stephens wanted to see the ruins. 122. I’d like to give up smoking. Stephen was looking … I wish … 90. The train left after I got to the station. 123. I’d like to take a photograph, but I didn’t bring the camera. By the time I … I wish … 91. They didn’t give me much information about the place. 124. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap or the race. They only … One runner was so … 92. Although he was ill he visited other ruins. 125. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs Jones. Despite … Mrs Jones is … 93. She is a fluent Italian speaker. 126. My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year. She speaks … I was … 94. The managed to return to the city nine months later. 127. She drives extremely dangerously. They succeeded … She is an … 95. Mrs Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday. 128. Bob is the best footballer in the club. Mrs Wilson regrets … Nobody in the club … 96. I haven’t read it for a long time. 129. I got up earlier than you did yesterday morning. It’s been a long time … You got up … 97. It is prohibited to drive if you drink. 130. I always do my homework on my own. You … I always do my homework by … 98. It is a good idea to take warm clothes with you if you go hiking. 131. I find him very funny. You … He makes … 99. It is necessary for pilots to have a licence. 132. That cliff is very deep. Pilots … That cliff has …