II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 41. Did they understand the problems? They didn’t________________________________________________________________________? 42. The thief made her hand over the money. She was____________________________________________________________________________ 43. What do they hold this meeting for? What is____________________________________________________________________________? 44. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to develop the project?” I suggest___________________________________________________________________________ 45. We have to cut down on our driving because there is an oil shortage. Because of__________________________________________________________________________ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Don’t use more than five words. 46. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. EXCHANGED I took the book back to the shop and____________________that was better. 47. This is the most amusing book I’ve ever read. AMUSING I’ve never read a____________________one before. 48. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. MOST He is____________________we have ever met. 49. My mother insisted on my doing some chores every day. MADE My mother____________________some chores every day. 50. My parents moved to New Zealand five years ago. SINCE It____________________my parents moved to New Zealand. 41. My father said I could use his car. My father allowed____________________________________________________________________ 42. Don’t stop him doing what he wants. Let________________________________________________________________________________ 43. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” He suggested________________________________________________________________________ 44. “It certainly wasn’t me who stole the money!” she said. She denied_______________________________________________________________ 45. The law of supply and demand should govern the prices of goods. The prices__________________________________________________________ Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. 46. I don’t know anything about plumbing. I can’t fix the leak in the sink myself. (if) _____________________________________________________________________ 47. Dogs can walk in the city park. Dogs must be on a leash. (but) __________________________________________________________________ 48. Early storm warnings imply heavy rains. Early storm warnings also imply strong winds. (and) _______________________________________________________________________ 49. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer. The program only offers classes in the morning. (so) ______________________________________________________________________ 50. The hostess specified the times for drinks and dinner. Her guests knew when to arrive at the party. (whose)