I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. 1.What I found surprising was his lack of confidence. ->It was his ................................................................................................................................................ 2. Fred waited for Sophie to finish her homework before telling her his news. -> Fred didn't .............................................................................................................................................. 3. I would prefer you not to discuss details of this case in public. ->I'd rather.................................................................................................................................................. 4. The young lad wasn’t looking where he was going and tripped over that wire. ->If the ........................................................................................................................................................ 5. Many people believe that Stonehenge was built as some kind of time-keeping device. ->Stonehenge ............................................................................................................................................ 6. They were just as good as we had expected. ->They certainly lived ................................................................................................................................ 7. One day she’s going to become a famous film star. ->It’s only ................................................................................................................................................... 8. You can enter the competition to meet the cast only if you purchase a ticket for the show. -> Only......................................................................................................................................................... 9. It was wrong to put Jean in charge of showing visitors round the building yesterday on her first day at work. Jean should............................................................................................................................................. 10. The number of people applying for university grants fell last year. ->There....................................................................................................................................................... II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. My sister is always talking whenever I watch my favourite TV programme. habit) 2. Everyone heard about the accident before I did.( last) 3. The publisher told her very clearly that he had no interest in her short stories.(uncertain) 4. His aggressive attitude shocked me.(aback) 5. I hope you enjoy yourself while you stay with Mabel.( during) 6. I know I don’t make clear what I mean sometimes.(express) 7. The defense contributed enormously to the team’s success.(made) 8. Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one.(sooner) 9. A police car has stopped outside.(up) 10. Can you help me with the decoration? (give)