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**IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.**

1. I have never attended any army course before. (FIRST)

  * **This is the first time I have attended an army course.**

2. Matthew applied for a fully funded scholarship two months ago. (SINCE)

  * **It has been two months since Matthew applied for a fully funded scholarship.** or **Matthew has applied for a fully funded scholarship since two months ago.** (Both are acceptable depending on the exact nuance).

3. That's the most memorable summer camp the kids have ever joined. (SUCH)

  * **It's such a memorable summer camp that the kids have never joined before.** or **It's such a memorable summer camp that the kids have never experienced.**

4. The kids have never since Annie last went snorkelling in the Philippines. (FOR)

  * **It's been a long time since Annie last went snorkelling in the Philippines.** or **It has been a long time since the kids last went snorkelling in the Philippines.** (The original sentence is a bit unclear, so there are several ways to express the similar meaning.)

5. Annie hasn't given any performance for five years. (AGO)

  * **Annie last gave a performance five years ago.**

6. I met my best friend at secondary school. (KNOWN)

  * **I have known my best friend since secondary school.**

7. My older brother has worked as an accountant since January. (IN)

  * **My older brother became an accountant in January.**

8. Sarah hasn't seen a gong show since she travelled to Da Lat with her family. (WHEN)

  * **Sarah last saw a gong show when she travelled to Da Lat with her family.**

9. The Jacksons moved to the south of France in 2019. (LIVED)

  * **The Jacksons have lived in the south of France since 2019.**

10. She arrived at the campsite a few seconds ago. (JUST)

  * **She has just arrived at the campsite.**

**X. Choose the best answers.**

1. Do you talk about the upcoming journey? Can I join?

  * **b. Did you talk** (This is correct because the second question is asking for permission to join something that's already been discussed. The first question implies an ongoing conversation.)

2. Have you ever been to the United States? – Yes, I

  * **d. have been**

3. When we were in Paris, we _______ in a semi-detached house in a town.

  * **c. were living**

4. To preserve natural habitat, the government _______ six national parks so far.

  * **c. has established**

5. I think you _______ the experience of taking part in an eco-tour of Langbiang Mountain.

  * **d. will enjoy**

6. I _______ Joan recently. The last time we _______ was at Mike’s farewell party.

  * **d. haven't seen - met**

7. The accident _______ while we _______ photos of wild animals on safari.

  * **d. happened - were taking**

8. They _______ back from a tour of California’s wine country.

  * **b. are just coming**

9. Where _______ you _______ for your holiday? – New York. We _______ tickets.

  * **d. did…go…were already booking**