Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

You
must use the word or expression in italics.
1. Parents want their children to do less homework. They want their children to have time to play.
so that
2. I don’t like maths homework because it’s much too difficult.
because of
3. “How can I solve this problem? I don’t understand it.”
Could you explain
4. I think my children do too much homework and I don’t like it.
I don’t want
5. They started smoking when they were fifteen.
Since
6. This type of holiday is termed “houseparty” and it is designed for smaller groups.
which
7. Keep-fit and dance programmes are held at many hotels.
Many hotels
8. Holidays don’t have to have a singles tag to be the right ones.
It is not necessary
9. He lives in Japan. He doesn’t speak Japanese
however
10. I haven’t had a holiday for a long time.
Ago
11. We will tell you the exact time of your exam tomorrow.
You...
12. Nowadays we usually copy and paste; don t́ get used to it.
Nowadays we usually copy and paste, let ́s...
13. It was raining cats and dogs. That ́s the only reason we didn ́t take our students to the beach.
If ....
14. “Did the man attempt to steal your mother ́s wallet?” He asked me.
He asked......
15. On TV they’ve advised people to stay at home. ... suggested...
16. They offered my friend a home‐based job. My friend...
17. I live in England. It gets dark too early in winter.
I wish...
18. He is 19 years old. I think he can travel alone.
... enough ...
19. This type of holiday is termed “houseparty” and it is designed for smaller groups.
... which ...
20. Keep‐fit and dance programmes are held at many hotels.
Many hotels ...
21. Holidays don’t have to have a singles tag to be the right ones.
It is not necessary ...
22. They can speak Japanese and write it too.
Not only...
23. She began talking on the phone an hour ago.
... for ...
24. Were it not for that quiet moment of courage by Mrs. Parks I would not be president”, said
Obama.
Obama said that...
25. Don ́t spend any more money!
You’d better....
26. People said her attitude was exceptionally brave.
It...
27. I’m sure he forgot about our meeting.
...must ...
28. My father said to me: “Apologise to your sister immediately.”
...told...
29. “When did you begin to study French?”
How long...
30. We hired someone to fix our toilet last week.
We ... our toilet ..
31. Men are thought of as the masters of humour.
People think ...
32. The question “Are women funny?” is still being asked.
People are...
33. People are funny. These people can be men or women.
People who...
34. I told you about this woman. She is an excellent comedian.
....who...
35. How tall we are is influenced by our environment when we are young.
Our environment when we are young ...
36. Being taller is associated with longer lives.
The taller you are...
37. Nutritional and health crises mean that many children and teenagers do not reach their full
height.
Because of...
38. He eats a lot, but he never puts on weight.
No matter...
39. I must apologise to the woman. I took her phone by mistake.
...whose....
40. Sue hurt her back when she lifted a heavy table on her own.
If only...
41. Many people said his ideas were outrageous
It...
42. I love the signs of the zodiac. My brother loves the signs of the zodiac too.
Both...
43. It is very usual for many people to read the horoscope in the morning
...is very usual for many people.
44. My friends don’t believe in astrology, but they read their horoscope.
In spite of ...
45.vWe hired someone to declutter our house last summer holidays.
We ... our house ...
46. William didn’t remember to bring reusable bags so he bought plastic bags.
If William ...
47. My mother loves watching Marie Kondo’s TV series. However, she doesn’t use her tidying method
Although ...
48. “Society still sees girls through a gender lens that requires them to be pretty and passive”
He said that...
49. Parents should let their children play with trucks and dolls and distribute household tasks evenly.
Not only ...
50. We asked a few people what they would change about women’s situation nowadays.
A few people...
51. His physical condition remains a mystery to those outside his personal circle.
Nobody ......... knows...
52. Illegal driving aids were found in the car, but Benetton was not punished.
In spite of...
53. The complexity of his legacy makes him all the more interesting.
...is made...
54. I ask a teenage girl: “How often do you text?” “I text 250 times a day” she tells me.
I asked a teenage girl how ...and she
55. If you constantly use the social media, will you become unable, or unwilling, to engage in face‐to‐
face contact?
If you constantly used ...
56. In the 1930s, parents were anxious about the radio gaining "an invincible hold of their children”
In the 1930s, parents feared...
57. Prince Harry is said to scoot the long halls of the royal palaces.
People ...
58. Unlike bikes, scooters are portable.
... but ....
59. I didn’t have the money to buy the scooter.
...wish...
60. Why are they building that house?
Why is...
61. I didn ́t see her when she was in town
I wish ...
62. She ́s a talented player. However, she hasn ́t won any games yet.
Despite...
63. A community that relies on tourism without becoming cynical.
...and doesn’t...
64. According to a recent survey, Harrogate is the happiest community in Britain.
A recent ...
65. Plymouth is the most bicycle‐friendly place in the country.
No other place...
66. John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie made their money in the oil and steel industries
respectively.
While John D. Rockefeller made his... (oil...steel...)
67. Quakers believe in the equality of all people.
Quakers believe that...
68. Some of the projects might be surprising to Barrow and Geraldine.
Barrow and Geraldine might...
69. Foreign students in Germany do not pay higher fees.
Higher fees...
70. To go to university in Canada means taking on debt. It's practically free to do it in Germany. While
in Germany ...
71. Students can complete degrees without ever having to speak German.
Students don’t have to...... in order to ......
72. She told me she couldn’t feel that way for me. But I just can’t shake this feeling.
Although .....
73. It took me about a year to tell her about the feelings I had for her.
After about a year .....
74. Please help me!
“Desperate” asked Dr. Wise ....
75. They’re now charging shoppers for plastic bags.
Shoppers ........
76. Plastic bags damage the environment. They can be found everywhere across the planet.
Plastic bags, which ......
77. Dolphins have been found dead with plastic bags blocking their blowholes. The text said that .....
78. So, will the world become plastic‐bag‐free one day?
The author wondered .....
79. Many airlines make overweight passengers pay for two seats.
If passengers are .....
80. “Don’t be Cruel to Your Heart and Body”, the poster told fat people.
The poster told ...
81. The substitute campaign has caused just as much offence.
Just as much offence ...
82. She is thin enough to teach exercise classes.
She is not ...
83. David Belle began the worldwide movement popular among many young people today.
The worldwide ....
84. Parkour reveals one’s limits while also offering ways to overcome them.
Parkour not only ......
85. Parkour is a way of looking at any environment and believing that there is no obstacle in life that
cannot be overcome.
The writer said that .......
86. No two people will come up with the same solution, but there is a “way through” for us all.
Although ...
87. She was lonely and conditions were poor, but her grandmother taught her to read.
Although...
88. At six years old, Oprah went to live with her mother
When Oprah went ...
89. Oprah was often cared for by her 19‐year‐old cousin, who raped her.
Her 19‐year‐old cousin, ...
90. “My greatest discovery,” she said, “is that a person can change his future.”
She said that...
91. The British Council recently conducted a survey of attitudes towards Britain and the British.
A survey of attitudes.......
92. The attitudes of people in Africa, were positive, but those in Europe were more critical.
Whereas ...
93. All areas agreed on Britain’s most famous representatives: David Beckham, and Mr Bean .
All areas agreed that ....
94. Spanish people believe that if they go to the UK, they will get a good academic experience.
The text said that .....
95. “Let’s all be nicer to one another,” he said.
He suggested ...
96. There is nothing that money can do about it.
Money can’t ...
97. You can’t impose a personality on a nation.
A personality...
98. We are brilliant at discovering things, but in terms of behaviour we are no better than cavemen.
Although .....
99. Michelle Obama was brought up in Chicago in a one‐bedroom apartment.
Michelle Obama was brought up in Chicago in an apartment which .......
100. The family read and played games together.
The family not only ......................