The document contains 10 short passages summarizing or paraphrasing the content of other texts. The summaries concisely convey key information such as unexpected outcomes, reasons for actions, conditions or circumstances surrounding events, and conclusions drawn.
The document contains 10 short passages summarizing or paraphrasing the content of other texts. The summaries concisely convey key information such as unexpected outcomes, reasons for actions, conditions or circumstances surrounding events, and conclusions drawn.
The document contains 10 short passages summarizing or paraphrasing the content of other texts. The summaries concisely convey key information such as unexpected outcomes, reasons for actions, conditions or circumstances surrounding events, and conclusions drawn.
2. Tony is very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him. => Charming as Tony is, I wouldn’t trust him 3. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. => Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye 4. If there is an emergency, ring this number. => In case there is an emergency, ring this number 5. The thieft must have come in through the window. =>The thieft almost certainly to have come in through the window 6. Driving at that speed is dangerous although you are an experienced driver or not. => However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous 7. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto to a unique language. =>Unlike other languages, Esperanto doesn’t have irregular verbs 8. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs. Jones. => Nowhere will you find a more dedicated worker then Mrs. Jones 9. The play is so popular that the theatre is likely to be full every night. =>Such is a popular play that the theatre is likely to be full every night 10. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. => All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves Writing 2: 1. Our picnic was cancelled because it rained heavily last Sunday. =>If it weren’t for the heavy rain last Sunday, our picnic wouldn’t be cancelled 2. They couldn’t deceive customers although they used attractive advertisement. => Whatever attractive advertisement they used, they couldn’t deceive customers 3. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the expected result. => Because of the chemicals ‘proper combination, the prescription has brought about the expected result 4. Newspapers report that hundreds of people died in the earthquake last week. => Hundreds of people are reported to have died in the earthquake last week 5. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly. => I object to people criticizing me unfairly 6. Years ago women were too busy to take part in social activities. => Years ago, women didn’t have enough time to take part in social activities 8. John outran the others in the race. => John was..................... Writing 3: 1. You wouldn’t find any more affectionate animal anywhere in the world. => No where in the world would you find any more affectionate animal anywhere 2. Liz said unforgivable things to her father at the dinner party. => What Liz said to her father at the dinner party was unforgivable 3. The realisation that I had been swindled came much later. => Only..................... 4. It is fairly unlikely that he will be convicted of the offence. => There..................... 5. You won’t find out if they are open if you don’t phone them. => Without..................... 6. The rain brought about the cancellation of the tennis match. => The tennis match..................... 7. The reason why he applied for a job abroad was to earn more money. => With a..................... 8. The fog is heavier than usual tonight. => There..................... 9. The fete will take place on Sunday, come rain or shine. => Whether..................... 10. Failing promt payment, The goods must be returned by you. => You must either..................... Writing 4: 1. It was more of an argument than a discussion => It was not so...................... 2. Thanks to her uncle’s legacy of 15,000 dollars she was able to buy the house she wanted. => Had her..................... 3. Batigol is the footballer I admire most of all. => There is..................... 4. the man’s life was of great poverty. => Throughout..................... 5. There was no precedent for the king resignation. => Never..................... 6. These new machines have put an end to queuing. => Before these..................... 7. Tien Giang is a far less hilly province than Lamdong. => Lam Dong has..................... 8. There isn’t a pair of jeans left in the shop, Miss! => We are completely..................... 9. A house in this district will cost you at least 100,000 dollars. => You won’t be..................... 10. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach. => She can’t see..................... Writing 5: 1. The collision didn’t damaged my sar much. => Not a great..................... 2. What has this axperience taught you? => What conclusion..................... 3. To pass the time I look through some magazines. => I whiled..................... 4. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh. => The very..................... 5. I will only be satisfied if the manager apologises fully. => Nothing short..................... 6. Tony’s very charming but I wouldn’t trust him. => Charming..................... 7. I thought about what had happened all those years before. => I cast..................... 8. I almost gave up at one point. => I came very..................... 9. He said that he had won as a result of good luck. => He attributed..................... 10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease. => Enormous..................... Writing 6: 1. They will not announce the dicision faormally. => No formal..................... 2. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof. => The robbers..................... 3. Karajan was the first person to recognise her extra-ordinary musical gift. => It..................... 4. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperabto a unique language. => Unlike..................... 5. Thanks to Laura’s support I was able to finish the project. => Had it..................... 6. It was his over-confidence that led to his defeat in the Wimbledon final. => If..................... 7. They have been living in Germany for 5 years now. => It..................... 8. I have never been to Paris before. => This is..................... 9. I am determined to refuse his offer. => I have no..................... 10. “Why don’t you buy a new coat?” – Mary said to her hussband. => Mary suggested..................... Writing 7: 1. In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the government’s new transport policy. => In his recent artilce, Bob Lee was..................... 2. The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three months. => The company’s..................... 3. I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose. => He couldn’t possibly..................... 4. He delayed writing his book until he had done a lot of research. => Only after..................... 5. They declaired war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. => The excuse..................... 6. I feel that I don’t fit with the people in the new office. => I feel like..................... 7. Skysrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world. => The average..................... 8. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. => Impressed..................... 9. It’s more than a fortnight snice anyone saw Julian. => Julian..................... 10. The deadline for the receipt of complete application forms is 3. 00p. m on Friday, 18th Dcember. => Complete application..................... Writing 8: 1. Whoever did that must be very brave person. => Only..................... 2. Doris tipoeed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up. => To..................... 3. Nancy is proud of being a good cook. => Nancy prides..................... 4. My protests were ignored by everyone. => Nobody..................... 5. Kate is the only real friend that Doris has. => Except..................... 6. Rita doesn’t realise how serious her husband’s operation is going to be. => Little..................... 7. He decide to repair the things himself and not to take it back to the shop. => Rather..................... 8. Offering her more money wouldn’t make any difference. => Even if..................... 9. Driving at that speed is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not. => However..................... 10. It’s such a wonderfful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it. => It is too..................... Writing 9: 1. I can’t often affort to spend my holidays abroad. => I’m seldom..................... 2. The minister gave no precise figures about the casvalties. => The minister didn’t go..................... 3. Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the noy’s parents. => The orphanage left no stone..................... 4. The company will make a profit next year. => I wouldn’t..................... 5. These problems of ours are just the tip of the ice-berg. => I’m afraid our problems..................... 6. They have been arguing about the motorway extension for years. => The proposed motorway extension has been a bone..................... 7. Please don’t give me an injection. => I’d rather..................... 8. Imagine my surprise when a policemen appeared at the door. => When a policeman appeared at the door, I was..................... 9. She slept well last night. => She had..................... 10. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storms. => The new musical has delighted..................... Writing 10: 1. There is no point in asking Gorge to help. => It isn’t..................... 2. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs Elton you saw because she is in Britol. => It can’t..................... 3. Their chances of success are small. I => t isn’t..................... 4. We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb her. => So as..................... 5. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. => It came..................... 6. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. => Had it not..................... 7. My parents find fault with everything I do => No matter..................... 8. If the work is finished by the lunch time, you can go home. => Get..................... 9. I didn’t realse who he was until later. => Only later..................... 10. The fate of the two climbers is unknown. => It is a mystery..................... Writing 11: 1. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early. => But for his..................... 2. Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning. => Mrs Wilson sends..................... 3. We have been trying to sell our house for well over six months. => Our house..................... 4. You could be arrested for not giving a breath samole to the police. => Refusal..................... 5. Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident. => Ever..................... 6. The permit expires at the end of this month. => The permit is not..................... 7. As far as I know, There’s no reason for James to be so unhappy. => To the..................... 8. The hurricane blew the roof off the house. => The house..................... 9. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. => Rather..................... 10. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation. The operation left..................... Writing 12: 1. We can start at either 1pm or 2. pm => It makes..................... 2. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimended by his mother. => The boy was on..................... 3. Why don’t you consult your legal advisor about the contract. => If..................... 4. Although her leg hurt, she finished the marathon race. => In..................... 5. It was such a pity that I couldn’t go to the party. => I’d..................... 6. The thief must have come in through the window. => The thief almost..................... 7. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. => The..................... 8. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business. => Such..................... 9. Let’s eat out this evening. => How..................... 10. It was disappointing their son failed the entrance exam to university. => Their son..................... REWRITE THE SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE GIVE WORDS IN BRACKETS 1.You made an embarrassing mistake when you asked him where his wife was ( foot ) => 2. It was hard to start laughing when she started to sing ( face ) => 3. Many husbands often don’t appreciate their wives , and vice-versa ( granted ) => 4. I happen to know the manager of the firm you have applied to for a job. I can recommend you if you like ( word ) => 5.Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earn (ends) => 6. She is always trying to force other people to accept her opinions ( impose ) => 7. I can not remember where or when I have met him ( place ) => 8. There are no need for us to hurry , the play doesn’t star until 7.30 ( time ) => 9. My father is observed with football, it’s the only thing he ever thinks about (brain ) => 10. I ‘ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go ( weighed ) => 11. We agreed that each of us would do the washing-up on alternate days ( turns ) => 12. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with policies he disagrees with ( distance ) => 13. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong ( picking ) => 14. Don’t panic about something so trivial ( mountain ) => 15. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three ( short ) => 16. He likes the new job straight away ( duck ) => 17 Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument ( likened ) => 18. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking ( sound ) => 19. Trade has deteriorated and staff are being laid off ( worse ) => 20. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request ( made ) => 21. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not (consideration ) => 22. She is not sure whether she wants to marry him or not now ( second ) => 23. You will need the choke out to start the car ( with ) => 24. Some people always live within the limitations of their own experience (outside ) => 25. I don’t think she is good enough to join m class ( up to ) => 26. Her job is making her miserable (down ) => 27. When I bought it I thought it was a beautiful color , but I don’t like it any more (gone ) => 28. Never mind your previous failures , try to forget them and think of what your next venture might be (behind ) => 29. Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the space rocket ( credited ) => 30. The two young men introduced the virus into a computer system ( allged ) => 31. we missed the bus because we had overslept ( consequence ) => 32. They continued to suggest that I was lying ( persisted ) => 33. I’m sorry , I thought you were somebody else ( took ) => 34. Surely it was dangerous for you to hitchhike all that way alone ( risk ) => 35. He didn’t take part in the conversation ( contribute ) => 36. Let me know as soon as you have any news ( minute ) => 37. Although he was very tired he agreed to play tennis ( tired ) => 38. Their problems are all self-inflicted ( making ) => 39. Nobody is fallible ( mistakes ) => 40. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal ( response ) => 41. The minister ‘s popularity suffered as a result of the scandal ( effect ) => 42. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more (call ) => 43. There are several categories of people who do not have to pay the new tax ( exempt ) => 44.Nobody could possible believe the story he told us ( beyond ) => 45. The project received the unanimous approval of the committee ( favor ) =>