Exercise 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. ( Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa của nó giống như câu ban đầu. )

1. It is said that many people are homeless after the floods.

2. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

3. It is believed that he drove through the town at 90km an hour.

4. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.

5. It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion.

6. It is expected that the strike will begin tomorrow.

7. It is said that he speaks English very well.

Answer

1. Many people are said to be homeless after the floods.

2. The prisoner is thought to escape by climbing over the wall.

3. He is believed to drive through the town at 90km an hour.

4. Two people are reported to be seriously injured in the accident.

5. Three men are said to be arrested after the explosion.

6. The strike is expected to begin tomorrow.

7. He is said to speak English very well.