3. It is said that the young artist will come to our city soon.

4. It was not until yesterday that I got/ received your letter.

5. It would be wonderful if we can get together on Christmas.

GROUP 6

1. He would have given you more help, but he has been so busy.

2. I will go fishing instead of having lessons.

3. Thanks to the practice of reform and opening policy, the life of Chinese people has greatly improved.

4. On no account/ By no means/ In no case can we ignore the value of knowledge.

5. Deeply moved by the boy’s deeds, they decided to pay for his education.

GROUP 7

1. There is no doubt that the thief jumped into the room from the balcony in the second floor.

2. In my opinion, playing video games not only wastes time but also does harm to health.

3. We have reasons to believe that we would have a better and brighter future.

4. According to a recent survey, four million people die of diseases linked to smoking each year.

5. I suppose boys think differently from girls.

GROUP 8

1. But for mobile phone, our communication would not have been so efficient and convenient.

2. If you had followed my advice/suggestions, you would not have been in trouble.

3. I wish you would go with us tomorrow.

4. If only I could speak several foreign languages.

5. He insisted that a seat should be booked in advance.

GROUP 9

1. They did their best to help the sick and the wounded.

2. With the development of industries and businesses developing quickly, the number of trees in many big cities has dramatically reduced.