REVISION (Unit 6 - 7 -8)

REVISION (UNIT 6-8)

I. Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same:
1. She is on a diet, but she ate the chocolate cake.
Though
2. In spite of the bad weather, we’re going to have a picnic.
Though
3. Despite his bad grades, he’ll be admitted to the school.
Although
4. We enjoyed our holiday despite the rain.
Although
5. I kept smiling in spite of not understanding a word.
Although
6. She disliked coffee. She drank it to keep herself warm.
Though
7. We took many pictures. The sky was cloudy.
Although
8. Nancy was sad after losing the contest, but she managed to smile.
Even though
9. She told interesting stories to her son. She had a poor memory.
Despite
10. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.
In spite of
11. A man phoned and asked for you. He spoke with a foreign accent.
The man
12. The Night Manager was written by John le Carre. It’s about a man who works in a hotel.
John le Carre
13. Our party believes in that idea. I say this from the bottom of my heart.
That is an idea
14. Atlanta is a city. The Olympic Games were held in Atlanta.
Atlanta
15. Both her sons work abroad. They ring her up every week.
Her sons,
16. I told you about a person. She is at the door.
The person
17. Jack’s car had broken down. He had to take a bus.
Jack,
18. I bought a new computer. It cost me a lot of money.
The new
19. I got a train. I wanted to go to a station. The train didn’t stop there.
The train I
20. This is the bank. We borrowed the money from it.
This is the bank from
21. Tom’s the boy. He is good at learning foreign languages.

22. Time Square is the place. The English usually celebrate the new year with displays of fireworks there.

23. I’ve got a friend. She prefers wearing traditional costumes on important occasions.

24. Mother’s Day is a national holiday. It is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

25. Tan and Lan are the children. They paraded with their candle-lit lanterns along the streets.

II. Add relative pronouns to the following
1. Her father, _____________ has been to Paris, has just returned.
2. Air, ____________ we breath, is made up of many gases.
3. I’m afraid that’s all ___________ I’ve got.
4. My employer, ______________ I dislike, works in the next room.
5. All the people ______________ I have ever met have disliked him.
6. The London train, _____________ should arrive at 2.30, is late.
7. My wife’s sister, _____________ I haven’t seen for a year, talks too much.
8. Bernard Shaw, ___________ had a long beard, was a very clever writer.
9. Beethoven, ______________ music you have just been listening to, was one of the world’s finest composers.
10. The chief of police, ____________ work is very important, takes care of the public safety.

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
It would be a good idea for you to see a doctor. → I think you
Laura left for Italy for the last time in 1992. → Laura hasn’t
My homework takes a long time, but yours doesn’t. → Your homework doesn’t
I advise you to be more truthful in future. → If I
This problem is difficult to solve. → It is
You can trust me to finish the report on time. → I promise
The phone call interrupted my breakfast. → I was
Does the teacher give you good marks? → Are you
I very seldom have a change to practice English with foreigners. → I wish
My sister looked after our children when we were away. → My sister took
If she doesn’t hurry, she will miss the taxi. → Unless
Computers are used to design new models. → People
You are advised to speak only English during the course. → We want
Nowadays, children would rather play computer games than take part in outdoor activities. → Children nowadays prefer
A plumber checked the pipes for Mr. Ha. → Mr. Ha checked
Who will take care of the children when you are away? → Who will look
Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday. → Sue is looking
We couldn’t get tickets. We