EX1: Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.

1. Despite the interesting books, they do not like reading them

=> Although...................................................

2. Playing tennis is very  good

=> It's ..........................................................

3. Get up early and you will get to school on time

=> If ..........................................................

4. It's a pity that I can not play the piano

=> I wish ..............................................

5."I will have a day off tomorrow" he said

=> He said.............................................

6. They will hold an English speaking contest here

=> An English speaking contest ...................

7. I haven't eaten fish for two weeks

=> The last time ........................................

8. "I don't speak Italia" she said

=> She said .............................................

9. "I never make mistakes" he said

=> He said .............................................

10. She said,"Will you visit Ha Long next week?"

=> She asked ..........................................

11. "Where is my umbrella?" she asked

=> She asked ........................................