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Foremost among Vietnam’s agricultural (1)……..was exceptionally adverse
weather, including a drought in 1977 and major typhoons and widespread flooding in
1978. The drought (2)……Vietnam’s modest irrigation (3)…………., and the
floods damaged them. In addition, the floods reportedly reduced cattle herds
(4)……..20%. The size of this loss was indirectly confirmed in Vietnamese statistics
that showed a leveling (5)…….of growth in livestock inventories (particularly of
cattle) between 1978 and 1980. Throughout the Second Five-year (6)…….., and
especially in the late 1970s, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and spare (7)……….for
mechanical equipment were in short supply.

Despite their troubles having (8)………., for the most part, fairly early in the
plan period, the severe reversals in agricultural sector greatly diminished hopes of achieving self-sufficiency in (9)………….production by 1980. the 1980 grain target
eventually was lowered from 21 million tons to 15 million tons, but (10)……..that
amount proved unattainable.

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.

6. I know I don't make clear what I mean sometimes. (EXPRESS)

7. The defence 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)

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.

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)

Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

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................................................................

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 Sophia 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...........................................