Rewrite the sentences as long as keep the similar meaning to the original one.

People spent more time communicating with each other in the past.

=> It took

“Where did you go for your vacation last summer, Amanda?" asked John.

=> John asked Amanda

Many natural disasters have been caused by global warming.

=> Global warming

Talking to your family members every day is very important.

=> It is

“Is your uncle working as a pilot for NASA?” Julia asked me.

=> Julia asked me

They will widen the gate to let the cars run into the yard easily.

=> The gate

 I can't come because I have to help my dad with something.

=> If I

As soon as we got on the plane, the pilot told us to get off again. (when)

=> We had just