$\text{, Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meanings (2ms).}$

`1`. Lien apologized for not attending the meeting

`2`. The man holding the hostages is thought to be heavily armed

`3`. I had difficulty in persuading Thomas to change his mind.

`4`. I'd rather you didn't disturb when I'm working.

`5`. You don't have to report the work to the boss today

`6`. It was kind of him to offer to help her with the suitcase

`7`. Nothing went wrong that morning

`8`. I am not used to driving on the left

$\text{II, Build sentences based on the words given: (1m)}$

`1`. People tend to go to the countryside at the weekend to have a rest

`2`. Life in the countryside is quite and peaceful.

`3`. Life in the countryside today is much better than it used to be a long time ago.

`4`. Living in the countryside helps have a good health and greater longevity

I.

1. lien apologized for not attending the meeting.

apologize(to sb) for ving: xin lỗi ai vì....

2. the man holding the hostages is thought to be heavily armed by the police.

câu bị động đặc biệt

3. i had trouble/difficulty (in) persuading thomas to change his mind.

have trouble/problem/dificulty (in) ving/st: gặp khó khăn về....

4. i'd rather you didn't disturb me when i am working.

would rather + S + QKĐ: muốn ai đó làm j

5. you don't have to/need report the work to boss today.

6. it was kind of him to help her with the heavy suitcase.

7. nothing went wrong that morning.

8. i am not used to driving on the left.

be(not) used to ving/st: (ko) quen với...

II,

1. People tend to go to the countryside at weekend to have a rest.

2. Life in the countryside is quiet and peaceful.

3. Life in the countryside today is much better than it used to be a long time ago.

4. Living in the countryside helps people prolong their longevity.