Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original ones.

After all job applicants had already finished their interviews, I arrived.

→ Before I _______________________________________________.

They were offered the first prize because they had a _______ presentation on the pros and cons of urbanization.

We should use bicycles instead of cars. This will help to reduce air pollution. (because)

John didn’t pass the GCSE examination, so he wasn’t allowed to take the university entrance examination.

→ If John ______________________________________________

“Let’s invite Mr. Brown to the party this Sunday,” he said.

→ He suggested ___________________________________________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

you pay attention to a few cultural rules of etiquette. You should pay attention to the recipient’s tastes and hobbies. Flowers, souvenirs, or an item that your friend likes best is suitable for the situation.

Moreover, a birthday gift (27) _______ covered in colorful papers. It is important that you should take care (28) _______ wrapping your present. It is best to avoid black (29) _______ is the signal of death in Asian countries, including Vietnam. It is best to wrap your present in bright, cheery colors, like red or pink.

In short, choosing a birthday present in Vietnam is (30) _______ choosing one in other countries. In general, money is not an issue; Vietnamese people honour the phrase – Plenty of money does not count, the heart does.