Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh (Rewrite the sentences)

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1. Ngữ pháp tiếng anh Rewrite the sentences
2. Rewrite the sentences so that they mean almost the same as those printed before them. 1. Her ability to run a company really impresses me. -> What I 2. The children were so excited that they talked about the show all night long. -> Such 3. English is easy to learn. -> What 4. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you. -> In case 5. People believe Michael Jordan was a basketball genius. -> Michael Jordan 6. Your warning helped prevent my failure in the test. -> Had it 7. The hardware of that computer was infected with viruses. -> That computer 8. He looks really like his father in many ways. -> He takes 9. She had to do the washing, but she didn't. -> She forgot 10. His father is interested in fishing. -> His father takes 1,the only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command 2,What a surprise to see you at this conference! Fancy 3,You can try to get my brotherto lend you his motorbike but you won't succeed There's no point 4,Mrs.Scott is always proud of her cooking Mrs.Scott always prides 5,You think that fat people are always lazy, but you are wrong Contrary to sử dụng n' từ trong ngoặc(ko đc thay đổi) để hoàn tất các câu sau 1,I haven't seen Tom for ages (since) It's been a long time Tom 2,They were still playing tennis after three hours (been) They for three hours 3,He didn't want to join in the celebrations (take) He didn't want the celebrations 4,What a shame he wasn't able to come (able) I wish come 5,I took a sweater but it wasn't necessary (taken) I a sweater 1,Keeping calm is one of the secrets of passing your driving test As long as 2,Ann said she was sorry she had hurt her teacher's feelings Ann apologized for 3,The boss insisted on a full apology Page 1
3. Nothing but 4,that lazy boy does almost no work Hardly 5,she would rather stay at home than go to the cinema she preferred 2,His arrogance irritates me(nose) > 3,Waiting for buses irritates me(nerves) > 4,He got extremely angry when he saw the damage that had been done to his car(fit) > 5,He is angry and bad tempered to day(mood) > 6,Having to get up so early is irritating(neck) > 7,It annoys me to see so much food being wasted(sick) > 1,He'll settle down and then his business will develop Once 2,The police are advising vigilance as there have been more robberieslately Due to 3,The weather was so bad that the ferry couldn't sail The bad weather prevented 4,They are soon accustomed to waiting for the bus It is not long 5,I've never tasted curry before This is the first time 6,I haven't seen her for ages(time) The was 15 years ago 7,I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book(would) Had I read his book what his was saying 8.As the class representative I would like to welcome you(behalf) I'd like to welcome you the class 9,They believe the students were educated in Canada(believed) The students educated in Canada 10,He escaped using a disguise(means) He escaped a disguise 1,My protests were ignored by everybody Nobody 2,I am sure it was by mistake that he took your umbrella I am sure he didn't 3,Nobody could find Ralph's passport Ralph's passport was no 4,Rita doesn't realize how serious her husband's operation is going to be little 5,He decided to repair the thing himseft and not to take it back to the shop Rather Page 2
4. 1,Some stolen cars are driven by young people just for fun young people 2,Installation of a new computer system is currently taking place at our office A new computer system 3,Elizabeth got a bad cough because she started smoking cigarettes If Elizabeth 4,Terry will get over his illness. Then his work will improve Once 5,The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press Nobody who 1,The car really should have regular services It's important 2,An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper Their engagement 3,The manager noticed I had dropped my purse and called after me Noticing 4,You should take a map because you might get lost in those mountains In case 5,''Keep away from this area'' said the security guard, when we approached the fence The security guard told 6,Pittsburgh is less exciting than New York (as) Pittsburgh New York 7,He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high (low) The shelf wasn't - 8,She didn't accept his marriage prposal(down) She 9,We were told to wait here by the director (who) It was the director to wait here 10,Can you look after the kids tthis afternoon?(of) Can you the kids this afternoon 1,Mary asked John if he could remember where he had put the camera Mary said,''John, '' 2,Just after solving the problem, I was faced with another Hardly 3,It was only when I got home that I realized I'd forgotten my bag Not untill 4,It wouldn't make any differenceif you offered me a million pounds, I still wouldn't sell Even if 5,Mr.Hill teaches his students to understand different English accents Mr.Hill's students 6,Iam afraid I'm still having problems with understanding life in New York (used) I living in New York 7,I think we need to get a new car (in) We need to get a new car 8,I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in here (mind) smoking in here? 9,Many people were delayed because of the traffic jam (number) were delayed by the traffic jam Page 3
5. 10,It was such an interesting novel I stayed up all night to finish it (so) The novel was I stayed up all night to finish it 1,"Well, in the end I think I'll take the black pair." said the customer The customer finally 2,On arrival at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully When the goods 3,Iam very pleased that we shall meet again soon I am looking 4,He assumed incorrectly that I held the same opinionsas he did He made 5,If I had realized what would happen. I wouldn't have accepted the job Had 6,Although he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position (despite) to do the job, he wasn't given the position 7, You should take the train instead of the bus (were) If , I'd take the train instead of the bus 8, Can you describe him to me? (like) What ? 9,It isn't necessary to buy a first class ticket (have) You a first class ticket 10, I'm sure he was at home last night (must) He at home last night 1,It was only because I owed him a favor that I agreed to help him But 2,The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectation More people 3,If you left out that chapter, you can't really say you have read the whole book Unless 4,Jack broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder Not only 5,Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Susan's interests Susan is 6,''Why don't you take a day off?'' asked Jim (should) Jim suggested a day off 7,he acts like a poor man even if he has a loy of money (fact) Even though he acts like a poor man, he has a lot of money 8,I didn't mean to break that vase (on) I didn't break that vase 9,Jack says Jenny is responsible (according) It's Jenny's Jack 10, I was so bored by his lecture that I left early (boring) His lecture was that I left early 1.He forgot about the gun until he got home. >Not until 2The P.M was determined to remain in office >The P.M had no 3.His second attempt on the world record was successful. >He broke Page 4
6. 4.The truth only came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries >Only when 5.The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months. >It looked 6.I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back. >Hardly 7.The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next wednesday. >According 8.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. >No sooner 9.I'm amazed by the mistakes he makes >What 10.If Brian doesn't train harder.I won't select him for the team.Said the manager >The manager >- 1, people should send their complaints to the head office Complaints 2, What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion How does 3, Sir Malcolm's son, Donald, followed his father's footsteps many years later and also set up a world record following 4, Because the English Channel separates Britain and Europe, the country has not been invaded since 1066 Thanks to 5. It doesn't matter you are very busy, he always insists on coming with you No 6. The teacher gave a friendly smile and said goodbye to the children (way) the teacher and said goodbye to the children 7. the policeman is interested in finding out something about the accident (give) Can you the accident ? 8. I'd like the manager to advise me what to do in this special case ? (advice) Could the manager about what to do in this special case ? 9. I hate to watch football matches on TV (stand) I football matches on TV 10. The problem is that she never has enough money (short) The problem is that she money 1, It is not a good idea to work overtime during the weekend It's better to 2, Alice is silly to give up her job when she needs money It is silly 3,I think that nobody left the party before me I think that 4,Please do not interrupt me when I am making a report to the manager Would you mind 5,I'd prefer to stay at home rather than go to the circus I'd rather 6, Don't forget to contact me if you come to Ha Noi (touch) Don't forget to if you come to Ha Noi Page 5
7. 7, We had to watch the play in a very noisy room (where) The play was very noisy 8,Normally she has a 30-minute ride to the office (her) Normally to get to the office 9, This dictionary must be returned to the library as soon as possible (back) We must to the library as soon as possible 10, She always tries to be as fashionable as she can (keep) she always tries to 1, I advise you to buy it If 2, Smoking is bad for you It 3, I've never had an omelet as good as this This 4," I'll be there at nine," she said to me She told me 5, Would you like to join our local drama group? Are you interested 6, This is a "no smoking " office (allowed) You in this office 7, Maria didn't listen carefully to the news broadcast (attention) Maria didn't the news broadcast 8, Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a night club (instead) Sally went to a night club homework 9,I expect you were completely exhausted by the end of the evening ! (must) By the end of the evening exhausted! 10, "Is cleaning the room now really necessary? (have) "Does this room now? 1,Mike washes his car every other week Mike washes his car 2,You couldn't have eaten your lunch already! I can't believe 3,I had to leave before lunch ready I left 4,John isn't really much taller than Peter John is a 5,Not once have I seen him angry he is always 6,I don't thinkit was Alice you saw in the street yesterday, for she went to workabroad last month you can't 7, Marry will only come to the party if Peter is invited Unless 8,as soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang No sooner 9, Oliver doesn't expectcto get the job Oliver would be surprised 10,I haven't had so much fun for a long time It's a long time Page 6
8. 1, Lisa's grandfatheris teachingher Chinese (taught) Lisa her grandfather 2, It's too cold for swimming today (If) we could go swimming cold today 3,If you're not traveling more than 10 kilometers from the city centre, you can use this ticket (within) If you're traveling the city centre, you can use this ticket 4, Did you mean to hit him or did it happen accidentally? (purpose) Did you hit him an accident? 5, 'I'm sorry I forgot your birthday',Harry told Marry (for) Harry apologized her birthday 6,Why are you interestedin taking upa new hobby? (want) Why up a new hobby 7,''Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?" asked Mrs.Noble (seen) Mrs.Noble asked Eric her gloves anywhere 8,Suzanne was too excited to sleep (that) Suzanne was not sleep 9, Tom has not had a job for two years (out) Tom has for two years 10,"I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank (not) "I will you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank 1, As soon as the ship arrived safely at the airport, the victims were taken to hospital On 2,We will put out to sea If the weather is good Provided 3,Don't belam me If the tin-opener's broken It is not 4,The train fourey from London to Bristol takes two hours It is a 5,Please check for damage before signing the delivery Don't 1,I was silly to say that I wish 2,He's too old to get the job He isn't 3,I prefer staying in to going out I'd rather 4,In Wales we saw Edward II's birthplace In Wales we saw the castle 5,How long is it since I last saw you? When 6,I cannot understand easily what he says It is He is 7, He plays tennis as well as football Not only 8,They didn't want to be late for the meeting so they left in plenty of time So as 9, We really must leave the party now if we are to catch the bus Page 7
9. It's time we 1, The thief ran past you so I'm sure you saw his face (must) The thief ran right past you so his face 2,The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel (staying) The clients in a first-class hotel 3, I don't object to the council building a new road here (objection) I the council building a new road here 4,The author wrote her lastest novel while she was staying in Majorca (was) The author's lastest novel stay in Majorca 5, The newspaper offered Lynda USD 5,000 for her story, but she refused (turned) Lynda of USD 5,000 from the newspaper for her story 6, Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed (due) The motorway is closed that there was heavy snow the night before 7,Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? (getting) Did you in contact with the boss today? 8, I don't care what you do (concerned) As you can do what you like 9,The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice (such) It meal in the restaurant 10, He was ordered to leave the field for arguing with the referee (sent) The referee for arguing 1, You should have an early night so that you don't feel tired So as 2, Lan was always ontime until she started going out with Nam Lan never used 3, I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday I apologise 4, I would love to be rich and famous If only 5,Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice It She 6,"Why did you go to school ?" she asked She want 7, If I had worked hard I wouldn't have failed the exam Tom regetted 8,They say that he was the best student in the group He 9, He's getting some one to mend the windown He's having 1.When did you last ride a bike? How long 2.I don’t like football any more I used to . 3.The police blocked off the road, which caused a traffic jam. The fact that 4.He left school and then joined the army. After Page 8
10. 5.The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning. The plumber . 6.This flower is very beautiful! How 7.Somebody stole his watch yesterday. His watch 8.The last time she had a swim was five years ago. She hasn’t 1, We got lost because we didin't have a map The reason 2,I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather 3,It's pointless to have that old typewriter repaired That old typewriter is not 4,We've run out of tea There 5, Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music Neither 6,We worked hard so that we would finish quickly We worked hard in order to 7, This is the last time I will speak to you I 8,John doesn't have as much money as the other students The other students 9,Hiss boss won't tolerate lateness (put) His boss won't lateness 10, The school I studied at last year was better than this one (good) This school my last one 11, Although the weather was terrible we had a good time (spite) We had a good time the terrible weather 12,Being rude is inexcusable (excuse) there is rude 1, They repaired my car at the garage in town I 2,We don't live in Athens any more We used 3,The train is full of people There 4,I regret taking up smoking (wish) I smoke 5,the police are interviewing the suspects (interviewed) The suspects by the police 6,Sally asked me, "Have you had a nice holiday?" (if) Sally asked me a nice holiday 7,We've missed the last bus so there's no point in waiting (worth) It as we've missed the last bus 8, I didn't really like her, even though I admise her achievement Much Page 9
11. 1, I'm sure it was Tom who cleared everything up Tom must It must 2,There are more boys than girls here There aren't 3,It would be a good ideato buy a dictionary You'd better 4,I was silly to say that I regret 5, The mistake in the accounts had not been noticed until the figures were re-checked (light) The mistake in the accounts only the figures were re-checked 6,I had no problem at all during my trip to France (plan) Everything during my trip to France 7,The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end (cut) They had to because of the heavy downpour 8,The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned (crucial) Careful of the reforms 9,They think that Helen's brother stole the money (suspected) Helen's brother the money 1, Although the weather was bad, we had a good time Despite 2,She sings so well that everyone buys her records She is 3, It's a five-minute drive It takes 4,His parents was against him studying music His parents tried 5,I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour (leaves) Half-an-hour completely exhausted 6,Karen's schoolwork definitely seems to be improving this term (signs) Karen's schoolwork this term 7,The old railway station is now a museum (turned) The old railway station a museum 8,Mick will give you lots of excuses for being late but don't believe any of them (many) No Mick gives you for being late, don't believe any of them 9,I haven't seen you for years (ages) It's I saw you 1. It isn't necessary to finish the work today. You don't 2.Sally finally managed to get a job. Sally finally succeeded 3.That's the last time I go to that restaurant. I certainly 4."I advise you to take a holiday", the doctor continued. "You'd 5."If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill". "Unless Page 10
12. 6. The doctor told him that he worked too hard. "You 7.Those pictures are beautiful. How 8.It was an interesting film. What 9.What's the weight of your suit case? How 10.How tall is Peter's father? What 11. We arrived too late to see the first film. We didn't 12."I'm sorry that I broke the glass." said Peter. Peter apologized 13.I was drowning, but he saved me. If he 14.Sally is the cleverest student in the class. Nobody 15.I have never read such a romantic story. This is the most 16.We can't afford to buy the car. The car . 17.His parents made him study for his exams. He was 18.We started cooking for the party four hours ago. We have 19.We couldn't get nearer because of the police. The police . 20.Somebody repaired her car yesterday. She 1.Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them =>They had 2.That dress has only the slightest mark on it =>I can barely 3.He insisted on a full apology =>Nothing but 4.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing =>the moment 5.They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left =>Only after a 6.Their teacher is making them study hard =>They are 7.They were just as good as we had expected =>they certainly lived 8.Even thought I admire his courage,I think he is foolish =>Much 9.He is certainly not stupid =>He is by Page 11
13. 1, This problem is too complex for us to solve This problem is so complex 2, Had he admitted his guilt, he would have got a lighter sentence He didn't admit 3, No one can use the building because they are repainting it The building cannot 4, He said that they had been watching the game He said, 5, I don't really want to go out (rather) I home 6, I did it entirely by myself (all) I did it own 7, You should not be so shy (speak) You should yourself 8, He has been in hospital for six months (went) It is six months hospital 9,If only he had been taken to hospital sooner (pity) What taken to hospital earlier 1,If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do (opportunity) 2,It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel (dreamt) 3,With out tourism, this area wouldn't have much income (depends) 4,Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? (objection) 5,Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally (insisted) 6,We could choose from 3 main courses for dinner (choice) 7,She really didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet (avoid) 8,I've arranged a trip arround USA next year (arrangements) 9,When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites (favourite) 10,He seems not to care about anything (matters) 1. Don't pay any attention to what she says Notice 2. He will have to accept your ofer OPRION 3. Not many people attended the meeting TURNOUT 4. he has definitely agreed to accept the job Page 12
14. COMMITTED ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 5. the old lady's handbag had been stolen ROBBED 6. there's an unpleasant odour of sweaty socks in here! smells 7. Is home work compulsory at that school Have . 1. if the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home Get 2. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff Bound 3. they are likely to come Doubtful 4. his favorite breakfast is porridge and kippers What 5. after the scandal he was asked to resign Hand 6. that's got nothing to do with you. business 7. i d never been to Rome before Visiting 8. the house seemed to have been occupied for several months. IT looked 9. these new machines have put an end to queuing. before these 10. he was so tired he feel asleep be4 the end of the film He was too 11. though my house was cheaper than Norman's, it's bigger and more attractive. Norman's house may 12. Everyone heard about the accident be4 i did I was the 13. if your must go out tonight. at least finish your homework first! sad Anne's father Anne's father said that if 14. The instructions say you just add boling water to the soup powder The soup powder 1. I left school.Then I went to America (after) 2. He did military service. Then he went to university (after) 3. you were reading a newspaper. I was writing a letter (while) 4. I get older. I get more optimistic (as) 5. I start work. Mary always arrives soon after that (just as) Page 13
15. 6. Don't forget to signal u turn right. (when) 7. u've passed your test. i''ll let u drive my car (once) 8. I've know her.We were at school together (since) 9.u're not going home. u've finished that report (till) 10. I left home. I began to understand how important my family is ( not until) 1, She was nice to let me borrow her personal computer It was nice 2.I will probably work for my father's conmpany after graduating from high school I'm likely 3, It was easy for me to answer that question That was 4,Do you think this room needs redecorating? Do you think it is 5, The doctors tried very hard to save him (best) Thw doctors to save him 6,She was surprised to find there was little she could do (surprise) She there was little she could do 7,Only Holland permits the smoking of marijuana The smoking of marijuana Holland 8,Our decision has not yet been confirmed by the head office (confirmation) We haven't the head office 1. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage => On no 2. He rushed out of the room. He was shouting at the top of his voice. This was typical. => Shouting 3. Sally is very disorganized, so she has no chance of getting that scretarial job. => Were it 4. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of this mission => Without 5. We continued waving until the train could not be seen anymore (SIGHT) => 6. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (AUTHORITY) => 7. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us (BEYOND) => 8. Don't run away with the idea that this work is easy (CONCLUSION) => 9. I'm trying to concentrate but all that noise you're making is distracted me. (PUTTING) => 10. They're telling me that I must make a decision soon (PRESSURE) => 11. He was looking forward to going home again. Page 14
16. => He couldn't 12. She firmly believed Tom to be telling the truth => It 1, I can't help smiling whenever I see him I can't stop 2,I was told that I shouldn't touch the fuse box I was warned not 3,She looks younger when she wears that blouse That blouse 4,He didn't want to tell his parents about the broken window because he knew the result could be bad He was afraid 5,the train crash was the result of an electrical fault an electrical 6,This hotel is full (vacancies) There in this hotel 7,We were surprised to see Katie at the party (expect) We to see Katie at the party 8,Everyone has heard about the canals in Ams (famous) Ams canals 9,Our driving laws and theirs are not the same (different) Our driving laws theirs 10,Is this pen yours? (belong) Does you? 1, The mechanic checked the tires of my car I had the mechnic 2,I want you not to go out this evening I'd rather 3, If he had bought that computer, he would have solved the problem more easily Had 4,She took these photographs during her holiday in Rome It was while 5, You can borrow my motorcycle, but you have to give it back to me before 5p.m Provided 6,Why wouldn't she give you her telephone number? (refuse) Why you her telephone number? 7,How much did that jacket cost? (pay) How much that jacket? 8,Is it necessary for me to confirm my reservation? (need) Do confirm my reservation? 9,I completed that jigsaw puzzle in twenty minutes (took) It complete that jigsaw puzzle 10, Smoking in the library is against the rules (allowed) You in the library ___ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1 Page 15
17. 1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do. opportunity If I so, I would like to work in the media. 2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel. dreamt She a successful novel. 3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income. depends This area its income. 4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? objection What's Jackie to the party? 5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally. insisted Tony his complaint to the hotel manager personally. 6. He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer. addition He's a very good footballer very good tennis player. 7. Could you deliver the goods to my home? delivered Could I to my home? 8. Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and then she became the champion. went Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and she the champion. 9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening. rather Mai Bình said that out that evening. 10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it. due The new road last year but they're still building it. 2 1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. badly The club the previous manager, so he was replaced. 2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet. mention You've of my new haircut yet. 3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me! fee! I can't imagine if the same thing happened to me! 4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. instructions If you wouldn't have got lost. 5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day. desire I have all day sitting on the beach. 6. I sometimes regret coming to live in this city. occasions There are some that I hadn't come to live in this city. 7. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. exchanged I took the book back to the shop end that was better. 8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it. with He treated , but he agreed to consider it. 9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard. take A big cupboard would space in this room. 10. Everyone says that Đình Hiệp is a totally honest person. reputation Đình Hiệp a totally honest person. 3 1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay I met her in Paris last summer. 2. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi. called Page 16
18. I couldn't remember when I got into the taxi. 3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. found All when she suddenly left the job. 4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me. belonged The receptionist asked the club. 5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. amusing I've never read a one before. 6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? usual Is stay open so late in this country? 7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money. trouble He seldom money. 8. You're like another person I've met here recently. else You remind I've met here recently. 9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities? influence Do you think that climate people's personalities? 10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. turned Jack's success has person. 4 1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day. behaved He didn't explain such a strange way that day. 2. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? live Did the film of it or was it disappointing? 3. It is said that these herbs are good for you. said These herbs good. 4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task. fact Despite until very late, I couldn't complete the task. 5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him. threatened She he apologized immediately. 6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes. fault It isn't stupid mistakes. 7. The news was such a shock to us that we all sat there without saying a word. silence We all sat there so shocked by the news. 8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus. better I think you'll miss your bus. 9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people. fair I picked the language simply by listening to other people. 10. Mike hates other people criticizing him. stand Mike other people criticize him. 5 1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed She of the events of that day. 2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment I'll give I have any more news. 3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant This train off 20 minutes ago. Page 17
19. 4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before. touch I couldn't before because I'd lost his phone number. 5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it. length We discussed but we couldn't solve it. 6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner. choice We of the three main courses for dinner. 7. She reaaly didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid She was anxious him so she kept quiet. 8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements I've arrangements on a trip around Europe next year. 9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. favourite This record used mine when I was younger. 10. He seems not to care about anything. matters He acts to him. 6 1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want Why up a new hobby? 2. 'Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?' asked Mrs Noble. seen Mrs Noble asked Eric her gloves anywhere. 3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that Suzanne was not sleep. 4. Robert has not had a job for two years. out Robert has for two years. 5. 'I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not 'I will you pay me £500 extra," said Frank. 6. The thief ran right past you so I'm sure you saw his face. must The thief ran right past you so his face. 7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying The clients in a first-class hotel. 8. I don't object to the council building a new road here. objection I the council building a new road here. 9. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. was The author's latest novel stay in Majorca. 10. The newspaper offered Lynda £5000 for her story, but she refused. turned Lynda of £5000 from the newspaper for her story. 7 1. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. rather I discuss this subject at the moment. 2. A neighbour is looking after the children while I'm out. care A neighbour the children while I'm out. 3. You will have to pay at least £100 to get the camera you want. impossible You'll find get the camera you want for less than £100. 4. Could I stay with you for the weekend? put Could you for the weekend? 5. It's possible that she didn't hear what I said. might Page 18
20. She what I said. 6. My boss doesn't like us to make private calls at work. approve My boss making private calls at work. 7. I couldn't concentrate fully because of the noise outside. hard The noise outside fully. 8 The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. order The thief wore gloves any fingerprints. 9 People say that Paris is a wonderful city. supposed Paris a wonderful city. 10 The workers only complain because of the unfair treatment. fairly If the workers they wouldn't complain. 8 1. "Would you like to go out for a meal?" George asked Olga. felt George asked Olga out fora meal. 2. I haven't received a reply from Rachel yet. still Rachel reply. 3. I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. seem They enjoying themselves. 4. I looked quickly through the newspaper while I was waiting. look I through the newspaper while I was waiting. 5. Nobody asked me for my opinion of the idea. thought Nobody asked me the idea. 6. This is the best music I've ever heard. better I've this. 7. The train timetable has been changed. changes They the train timetable. 8. Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation. difficult Elizabeth the situation. 9. Paul is employed by Sony, isn't he? works Paul he? 10. You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away. without You shouldn't your seat-belt. 9 1. I couldn't warn you because I didn't know about it myself. warned I could had known about it myself. 2. The reason she found out about it was that he told his sister. if She wouldn't have found out about it his sister. 3. Not realizing how unhappy she was, he spent very little time with her. would He with her if he had known how unhappy she was. 4. I lost her phone number so I never saw her again. have I would , I hadn't lost her phone number. 5. We're not living together any more because she went away to university. still We , if she hadn't gone away to university. 6. She didn't take the trouble to find out why so she doesn't understand. had Page 19
21. She taken the trouble to find out why. 7. Thank you for allowing me to use your dictionary. letting Thanks for dictionary. 8. Excuse me, aren't you employed by the council? work Excuse me the council? 9. You are advised not,to do that again. better You that again. 10.The service given by the bank has improved recently improvements. lately The bank service. 10 1. I started revising earlier so I could do more work. order I started revising earlier do more work. 2. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have You in by the examiner during the Speaking exam. 3. He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go to school. so He invented an illness to go to school. 4. I'd better do this exercise now because there might not be time later. case I'd better do this exercise now time later. 5. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had He to him by post. 6. He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies. turned He was offered a job but order to carry on with his studies. 7. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must I before I take the exam. 8. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked We in Cambridge. 9. Read the instructions first in order to save time later. as Read the instructions first waste time later. 10. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have You by a member of your family. 11 1. 'Will you be quiet!'she said to the children. told She quiet. 2. "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?", the boy said. invited The boy party. 3. 'Why don't you come here in the spring?', he said to them. advised He in the spring. 4. 'I'll ring her tomorrow,' he said. promised He , the day after. 5. 'Let's go to this bar here,' my friend said. suggested My friend bar there. 6. 'Honestly, I've never met him before,' she said. denied She him before. 7. 'Are you coming here this evening, Julia?' said Chris. asked Page 20
22. Chris going there that evening. 8. 'Don't go too near the edge,' their father sajd. warned Their father too near the edge. 9. "I don't know if I believe him or not,' said Jenny. wondered Jenny believed him. 10. 'You took it without paying for it, didn't you?' the shopkeeper said to her. accused The shopkeeper without paying for it. 12 1. It was too cold for anyone to work. so It was work. 2. It is such a boring job that people leave after a few weeks. bored People who do that job leave after a few weeks. 3. The afternoon was so hot that the road surface melted. such It that the road surface melted. 4. He had too much pride to admit he had made a mistake. so He was not admit he had made a mistake. 5. It was too foggy for us to see a thing. much There was that we couldn't see a thing. 6. I didn't know the office was so far from the city centre. such I didn't know the office was the city centre. 7. Heavy rain caused the river to rise quickly. so The river quickly if there hadn't been heavy rain. 8. They don't give us enough time to do a proper job. little We are given can't do a proper job. 9. The salary he got from that company was so low that he resigned. such That company salary that he resigned. 10. He lost his job because of the serious economic crisis. so If the economic crisis he would not have lost his job. 13 1. Keyboards like that are too small to use. big Keyboards like that to use. 2. I've never seen such good graphics. ever These graphics are seen. 3. I'll speak to them during our stay here. staying I'll speak to them here. 4. There will be too much data on that disk. space There on that disk. 5. I'm sorry but this game isn't much fun. enjoying I'm sorry but this game much. 6. Nobody in the team plays as skilfully as she does. player She is in the team. 7. ‘There is a slow improvement in his condition,’ say the doctors. getting He say the doctors. 8. You shouldn't go to so much trouble. need Page 21
23. There is go to so much trouble. 9. He didn't run fast enough, did he? too He he? 10. I was less impressed by their performance than I'd hoped. not Their performance was I'd hoped. 14 1. He hasn't got the intelligence to be a programmer. intelligent He to be a programmer. 2. The team members have never been so fit before. fitter The team members are been before. 3. There is a continual rise in the number of club members this year. rising The number of club members this year. 4. Although she was alone she still enjoyed the meal. spite She still enjoyed the meal alone. 5. The only reason I watch this show at all is because I like the dancers. watch If I didn't iike the dancers in this show, I at all. 6. Players are allowed to pick up the ball but they must not run with it. provided Players are aiiowed to pick up the ball run with it. 7. I bet your brother's still watching television. must You brother television. 8. She started to train there over six months ago. training She over six months. 9. Because the sculpture weighed so much, we couldn't carry it. heavy The sculpture was carry. 10. Do you only come here because you're on your own at home? if Would you come here yourself at home? 15 1. Playing tennis always makes me feel tired. get If I tired. 2. Perhaps those two women don't really like each other. might Those women 3. I last went there when I was a child. been I I was a child. 4. They were once known everywhere as the top team. used They as the top team. 5. It seems that there is a gradual fall in the number of complaints. falling The number of complaints it seems. 6. if they don't improve a lot soon they're bound to lose. better They're bound to lose unless soon. 7. Please don't shout every time you want a drink. mind Would every time you want a drink? 8. 'Do you know where we are?' he asked me, as the fog closed in. knew He asked me if as the fog closed in. Page 22
24. 9. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. released The well-known gang leader prison tomorrow 10. It was only because of your help that I got over the experience. never If you hadn't helped got over the experience. 16 1. In those days she usually stayed at home in the evenings. use In those days she out in the evenings. 2. There are too many people for so few resources. enough There are many people. 3. They carried on climbing despite such heavy snow. although They carried on climbing heavily. 4. They only sign agreements because they don't have to stick to them. if They wouldn't sign agreements to them. 5 In spite of the expense, the train is still the best way to travel. even The train is still the best way to travel expensive. 6 If he doesn't have a break immediately, he'll end up exhausted. unless He'll end up exhausted break. 7. Despite his age, he's still working. retired He despite his age. 8. Unless we get the tickets soon they'll all be sold out. if The tickets will all be sold out them soon. 9. He regrets not studying more before the exam. wishes He before the exam. 10. Your hair really needs cutting. must You really cut. 17 1. Angela regrets not seeing that film. wishes Angela that film. 2. "Where did you buy your dress?' Janice asked her sister. where Janice asked her sister dress. 3. My mother wouldn't give me permission to go to the disco. let My mother to the disco. 4. 'Why don't you buy a bigger house, Sue?' said Amos. should Amos suggested a bigger house. 5. It's possible that the building was burgled after midnight. may The building after midnight. 6. John's students always respected him. looked John by his students. 7. 'It's your fault the cat died, George," said Lucy. blamed Lucy of the cat. 8. Jeremy got sunburnt because he fell asleep on the beach. if Jeremy wouldn't have got sunburnt asleep on the beach. 9. A phrasebook's a good idea because you might need to ask for directions. case Page 23
25. A phrasebook's a good idea ask for directions. 10. It's impossible to lend you any more money, I'm afraid. question Lending you any more money I'm afraid. 18 1. "Please come back tomorrow." mind "Would tomorrow?" 2. "I don't want to give you a prescription," the doctor said. rather "I a prescription," the doctor said. 3. It turned out to be unnecessary to perform the operation. need They found they the operation. 4. "It would be a good idea if you didn't stay up so late," Mary said to Tom. try Mary advised Tom bed earlier. 5. "You'd better have a few days at home," the doctor told Tom. stay The doctor home for a few days. 6. Mary gave the doctor a careful explanation of everything. explained Mary very carefully. 7. They failed to find the cause of Mary's illness. succeed They out why Mary was ill. 8. It's a pity she was ill during the holiday. wish I ill during the holiday. 9. The hospital should have written to you by now. time It's to you. 10. No one likes her particularly. liked She is very much. 19 1. The guests really can't stand any more of that bad cooking! put The bad cooking is too much for the guests more! 2. Is there any reason to go out to eat tonight? point Can you to a restaurant tonight? 3. Everybody seems happy to go on eating fast food for ever. fed It seems nobody fast food. 4. One of the customers left before the bill arrived. cleared One of the customers for his meal. 5. If you enjoy a certain food, experts advise you to eat less of it! cut Experts always want , on any food you enjoy. 6. He cancelled the dinner party because everybody was ill. called As everybody was ill, the dinner party. 7. It's been so busy i haven't had time to eat today. bite I've been too busy to eat today. 8. Have we got anything if we find that some of the guests are vegetarians? turns If anyone a vegetarian, what can we give them? 9. The boy's story obviously did not deceive him. taken He was obviously what the boy said. 10. They'll just have to accept ice-cream if the recipe doesn't work. make If the recipe's no good, they can always ice-cream. Page 24
26. 20 1. "I didn't bring any money," said Michael. forgotten Michael said that any money. 2 .They only pay well because the work is boring. if They wouldn't pay well boring. 3. Martha was too young to enter the competition. enough Martha to enter the competition. 4. My father hasn't smoked since he was thirty. gave My father he was thirty. 5. The neighbours' ail-night parties were too much for me, so I moved. put I moved because I the neighbours' all-night parties. 6. He didn't feel very well but he went to work. spite He went to work very well. 7. "Is it raining?" asked Michael. know Michael wanted to raining. 8. The darkness made it almost impossible to see. hardly We it was so dark. 9. By the time you get here they will have repaired the computer. put The computer by the time you get here. 10. It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight. has Tonight work late. 21 1. They say that this building is nearly 200 years old. said This building nearly 200 years old. 2. That was the best dancing she'd ever seen! better She'd that. 3. He doesn't want to see anybody at all for the rest of the day. rather He anybody at all for the rest of the day. 4. "I like wild strawberries very much!" said Angela. fond Angela said that wild strawberries. 5. We climbed a long way to get to the top of the hill. climb It to get to the top of the hill. 6. Take an umbrella - it might start raining later tonight. case Take an umbrella raining later tonight. 7 You couldn't see the cars ahead properly because of the fog. difficult The fog the cars ahead properly. 8. She never fails to support her brother when people attack his views. stands She her brother when people attack his views. 9. Nigel should leave soon if he's catching the 10.20 train. had Nigel if he's catching the 10.20 train. 10. It's a shame nobody went to say goodbye to them at the airport. see It's a shame nobody went at the airport. Page 25
27. 22 1. She owns all this land now. belongs All now. 2. Alexis has decided that he'll go on Tuesday. planning Alexis go on Tuesday. 3. Our neighbour says he definitely won't return the ball. keeping Our neighbour says he the ball. 4. Organized activities don't interest Eva very much. interested Eva , organized activities. 5. Our plane's departure time is 10.00 a.m. takes Our plane 10.00 am. 6. It you run every day, your breathing improves quickly. running Daily your breathing. 7. Which games is she particularly good at, Mrs Kay? play Which games , Mrs Kay? 8. I have arranged a brief meeting with him at 5 pm. seeing I at 5 pm. 9. I'll finish this job and then I'll phone you back. soon I'll phone you back this job. 10. Our team regularly loses matches here. losing Our team here. 23 1. It's not common for women to be racing drivers. seldom Racing drivers women. 2. Well-known artists are regular visitors to his workshop. visit Well-known artists workshop. 3. It's unusual for Jane to lose at backgammon. hardly Jane at backgammon. 4. It's rare for my sister to take a holiday. goes My sister holiday. 5. There are few weekends when Steve isn't fishing. always Steve at weekends. 6. It'd be a good idea for you to come with us next Sunday. ought Next Sunday with us. 7. Photography is not allowed in the museum. photographs You in the museum. 8. Is leaving everything here really necessary? left Does everything here? 9. There's no need for you to do any work if you don't feel like it. have If you don't feel like it do any work. 10. It isn't always necessary to be a member of the club. need You be a member of the club. 24 1. I won't stay if you don't apologize immediately. long Page 26
28. I'll only apologize immediately. 2. You can eat sweets but you must always brush your teeth afterwards. provided You can eat sweets your teeth afterwards. 3. If you don't get dressed right away we'll go without you. put Unless right away we'll go without you. 4. We only eat there because the prices are so low. charge If they low prices we wouldn't eat there. 5. I won't eat any more cake because I'm full. full If I eat some more cake. 6. If that noise doesn't stop soon I won't feel like eating. put That noise will it stops soon. 7. I'll only leave the waiter some money if he's quick. tip I won't he's quick. 8. Take my advice and don't drink so much whisky! if I'd drink you! 9. They are not even allowed to wear earrings at that school. let That school wear earrings. 10. We are being transferred to different premises next month. moving They to different premises next month. 25 1. Phone me tomorrow please. give Please tomorrow, 2. What is the subject of your lecture tomorrow? talk What are tomorrow? 3. There is a conference here today. taking A conference today. 4. Do politics interest you? take Do you politics? 5. My wife had twins last week. gave Last week twins. 6. I spent an hour doing this exercise. took It to do this exercise. 7. Get in my car. I'll take you to the station. give Let me to the station. 8. When my mother was ill, I looked after her. took I when she was ill. 9. Lately I've had problems with my back. trouble My back lately. 10. There were three participants in the discussion. took Three people the discussion. 26 1. Unfortunately. I haven't got enough money to go on holiday this year. afford I wish on holiday this year. 2. You never clean the bath when you've finished! wish Page 27
29. I. the bath when you've finished! 3. Pete regrets forgetting to send Sally a Valentine card. remembered Pete wishes Sally a Valentine card. 4. "It wasn't a good idea to go to bed so late,' said Justin, yawning. earlier 'I wish I ,' said Justin, yawning. 5 'I'd love to be the same height as my sister,' said Jodie enviously. tall Jodie wishes her sister. 6. I regret telling John about my plan. only If John. 7. I haven't watched TV for ages, so I'm not sure what's happened in the story. ago The last time I so I'm not sure what's happened in the story. 8. When was the last time you had a check-up? long How had a check-up? 9. It's more than six months since I went to the dentist. for I haven't more than six months. 10. I haven't seen Henry since 1994. time The last in 1994. 1, The rumor about a new stadium for our city is absolutely false There is no 2,The manager rarely allows anybody to smoke in his office Hardly ever 3,You are so careless that you make the same mistake again and again It's careless 4, It's not a good idea to go to the beach in such bad weather It's not better to 5,Please don't turn on the TV while I'm trying to concentrate Would you mind 6, When my father was at high school, he used to play football every Sunday morning (would) When my fatherwas at high school , every Sunday morning 7,If we have a computer , we are able to solve this problem better (enables) Having a computer this problem better 8,I'd prefer to go swimming on Sunday rather than play basketball (rather) I'd play basketball 9,It's a pity we couldn't go on holiday because we didin't have enough money (like) I'd , but we didin't have enough money 10,I was surprised that she failed in the final examination (expect) I in the final examination 1. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. NAME 2. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES 3. I really don't know what you're talking about. FAINTEST 4. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW 5. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting. WENT Page 28
30. 6. You can walk to the station easily from the hotel. DISTANCE 7. Pauline isn’t one of the people who know the secret. ON 8. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD 9. You must accept the fact that she has left you. TERMS 10. He was not given details of the company’s new plans. DARK 1/. At the moment people think the accident is Nick’s fault. Nick is 2/. “Cigarette?” he asked.” No, thanks.” I said. He 3/. She firmly believed Tom to be telling the truth. It . 4/. The villagers, though few in number, we incredibly friendly. Whatthe villagers lacked 5/. This computer data is strictly confidential. Under no circumstances . 6/. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her how beautiful she is (EMBARRASSES) 7/. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION) 8/.Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters.(PRIORITY). 9/. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. (RELIANCE). 10/.” I don’t mind where the money goes as long as the people are the real beneficiaries”.(MATTER) 1. I didn't want a serious conversation. MOOD I wasn't . 2. I have a friendly relationship with everyone at work. TERMS I'm . 3.Why don't you rest a little now? BREAK Why . 4. Please don't play your music so loudly? PLAYING Would 5. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. DIFFICULT The accident victim 6. Smoking damages your health. GOOD Smoking does . 7. There isn't much that Peter doesn't know about modern art. GAPS There . Page 29
31. 1, I think it may rain It looks as 2,He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you He will come so 3,Waking in the rain gives him pleasure He enjoys 4,Most of a child's life is spent in playing A child speads 5,The fox was unuccessful in reaching the grapes The fox tried in 6,His briefcase is too full for the zip fastener to close properly His briefcase is so full 7,People say he beats his wife It is 8,He appears to be running away from your fierce dog It looks 1, the mountain roads are impassable because of heavy snow Heavy 2,He is back from York after three days there He has been 3,He wrote that book during his holiday in Wales It was while 4,Christopher and his father can walk equally long distances Christopher can 5,It started raining last Friday and has not yet stopped It has 6,The market is less crowded than usual today The market is not 7,He cannot speak because he is so angry He is too 8,Jane was standing outside a shop when I saw her I saw 1.On arrival at the shopt the goods are inspected carefully When the goods 2. Laurence hasn't seen his sister since she left for Japan Laurence last . 3.Collecting dolls from forein countries is erne of Jane's interests. Jane is 4.'' Will I ever find a job ? '' Tim said to himself Tm wondered 5.Temperature is measured by a thermometer A thermometer is 6.You remembered to post the letter , didn't you Page 30
32. You didn't 8.To get the 40% discount , you must buy all twelve books at the same time You can only 9.Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years. It's 4 years 10.Whose suitcase is this ? Who does 1. In order to stay open, the charity shop needs at least four helpers (enable) No fewer___ the charity shop to stay 2. Helen's report is rather unclear in places (lacking) Helen's report___in class 3. We only guesed at the real truth (Guess) 4. A knock at the door interrupted Dad's story (telling) Dad 5. I saw miss Nga at the airport by chance (happened) I 6. Don't panic about something so trivial (mountain) 7. She blushed at the mention of his name (red) 8. Her lack of education makes her feel embarrased (embarrassment) 9. I felt stupud when i realised what i'd done (fool) 10. I wasn't surprised that Harry had failed his exam (came) 1. The accident was caused because someone was very careless. (SHEER) => 2. In the end it was quite a sunny day after all. (OUT) => 3. Everyone wants Pauline as an after dinner speaker. (DEMAND) => 4. Paul went to see the bank manager about getting a loan. (VIEW) => 5. The Foreign Secretary has been forced to resign. (DOWN) => 1. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE) 2. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY) 3. That wasn't what I meant at all. You've completely misunderstood me as usual. (STICK) 4. I don't like him because he boasts me so much (MOUTH) Page 31
33. 5.He liked the new job straight way (DUCK) 6. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF) 7. The new musical has delighted theater audiences throughout the country (STORM) 8. Eventhough the election is tomorrow, many voters still haven't decided on the candidate they are going to vote for (FENCE) 9. He's not sure whether to go or not (MINDS) 10. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt (VERY) 1.Act immediately or you won't have time to do it! (strike) =) 2.She always tries hard to do such a hard math problems. (racks) =) 3.You need to hurry because there's little time left to do this essay. (take) =) 4."I don't know! Ask someone else!" (search) =) 5.Don't look down on me. Without your help, I can still win the race. (steam) =) 1. He can't have known anything about the murder, I suppose. -> I'm absolutely 2. There are more tourists in the city this year than ever before. -> Never 3. Are you fed up with having nothing to do? -> Don't you 4. We could just see him in the crowd. (make) -> We could 5. Why were you so impatient in such a situation? (supposed) -> You are 6. He is likely to arrive late again. (probably) -> He 7. I don't mind if you leave now. (objection) -> I have 1. My jewelery has been stolen (OFF) 2. This is the first time I've seen her in my life (SET) 3. He is different from his brother in almost all respects. ( BEARS) 4. We were lucky to find somewhere to park so quickly ( STROKE) 5. This is the subject that Jack and I disagree about (EYE). Page 32
34. 1. What was your impression of him? MAKE 2. I think you ought to have a try. GIVE 3. I'll do anything if it's practical and sensible. REASON 4. He doesn't believe the figures. SCEPTICAL 5. I started liking him after a while. TAKE 6. I think he's very bright. STRIKE 7. He really annoyed me. NOSE 8. He's interesting and rather unusual. CHARACTER 9. I haven't thought about it much but it seemed sensible. SURFACE 10. Don't base your opinion only on appearance. BOOK 1. I talk to her everyday. (HARDLY) 2. You will be advantageous if you finish your work early. (CATCHES) 3. There was never any doubt about what the result would be. (CONCLUSION) 4. I prefer playing football rather than watching it. (OPPOSED) 5. I put a lot of care and attention into this letter. (TROUBLE) i waited for him until 7.30 and then gave up ( which) =>i wated for gave up the bus driver can't be blamed for the accident in any way (held) =>in responsible for the accident hard work was what caused laura's success (put) =>laura's success can hard work 1. Tom and Ken like many of the same things. (COMMON) Tom and ken have many things 2. It’s your decision whether we stay in or go out (UP) It’s . whether we stay in or go out 3. I hope you enjoy yourself while you stay with Mabel. (DURING) I hope you enjoy yourself with Mabel 4. His daughter owns this flat (BELONGS) This his daughter 5. I started studying law in 2003 and I’m still studying law. (SINCE) I � � 2003. 6. I am sorry that I have caused you so much trouble. (APOLOGIZE) Page 33
35. I so much trouble 7. Jill doesn’t often walk to college. ( UNUSUAL) It’s � � walk to college 8. I don’t have enough money to buy a new camera (AFFORD) I a new camera 9. Our team won and the visitors lost. (BEATEN) The visitors our team. 10. My sister always talks when I’m watching my favourite TV programme. (HABIT) My sister has . when I’m watching my favourite TV programme. Đề I: 1. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED) 2. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders. (STOP) 3. travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a good guidebook with you.(MORE) 4. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her . ( BACK ) 5. She was so anxious while the results were read out. ( BREATH ) 6. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason . ( ACCOUNT ) 7. A huge investment has been put into the field of solar-electricity.( INVEST ) 8. Alice was not a confident person, and that was why she was so shy. ( DUE ) 9. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. (CLUE) 10. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant. (BEDISE) Đề II 1. Please stop criticizing everybody! DOWN 2. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD 3. Helen’s report is rather unclear in places. LACKING 4. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor’s performance. STANDING 5. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. FOOT 6. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS 7. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND 8. Building societies will have to guard against their rivals. LAURELS Page 34
36. 9. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. NAME 10. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES Đề III 1. I really don't know what you're talking about. (FAINTEST) 2. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW 3. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting. WENT 4. You can walk to the station easily from the hotel. DISTANCE 5. Pauline isn’t one of the people who know the secret. ON 6. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD 7. You must accept the fact that she has left you. TERMS 8. He was not given details of the company’s new plans. DARK 9. Stop criticizing everybody! (DOWN) 10. Terry has just insured her life. (OUT) Đề IV 1. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief. (OUT) 2. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. (OUT) 3. I met your friend David the other day. (INTO) 4. I think you’ve been overcharged, old son! (OFF) 5. I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign. (UP) 6. I won’t allow swearing in my classroom (FOR) 7. The company was bought up by a large multinational. (OVER) 8. Your story is different from the facts. (WITH) 9. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her how beautiful she is . EMBARRASSES 10. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child ?(RECOLLECTION) Đề V 1. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters.(PRIORITY) Page 35
37. 2. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. (RELIANCE). 3. “I don’t mind where the money goes as long as the people are the real beneficiaries”.(MATTER) 4. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some postive changes into the French film industry. (BREATH) 5. The terrorists attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11-9 attack on the WTO building. (CARBON) 6. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this, but it’s probably worth about $5000. (FIGURE) 7. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE) 8. Detectives had stopped working on the Hornsey murders case three years previously. (BOOK) 9. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB) 10. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (SIZE) Đề VI 1. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH) 62. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME) 63. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG) 64. Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow down to see the wall paintings. (HOLD UPS) 65. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME) 66. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsble for the old age of our society. (RESISTANCE) 67. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents. (STONE) 68. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualities. (PRECISE) 69. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country. (STORM) 70. They’ve been arguing about the motorway extension for years. (BONE) 71. My father doesn’t approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John. (VIEW) Đề VII 1. My father doesn’t approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John. (VIEW) Page 36
38. 2. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) 3. You look as if something unpleasant has happened to you. (WARS) 4. It’s brillian film. – I laughed uncontrolably all through the way. (HEAD) 5. She finds grammar exercies extremely boring. (STIFF) 6. I’ll have to wait before I know whether he’ll keep his promise or not. (REMAINS) 7. He was so worried that his mind couldn’t function normally. (STRAIGHT) 8. They’ll cause a lot of trouble. (CAT) 9. Some people say that there’s hardly any difference between love and hate. (LINE) 10. She can buy anything she wants – She’s very rich. (ROLLING) Đề VIII (đề này dễ hơn) 1. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely. (CHANCE) 2. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN) 3. I just didn’t know what to say. (LOST) 4. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK) 5. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED) 6. I don’t intend to tell you my plans. (INTENTION) 7. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE) 8. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE) 9. I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them. (OBJECTS) 10. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR) Đề X 1. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. (ROOM) 2. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. (ORDER) 3. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION) 4. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. (UNTIL) Page 37
39. 5. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. (EMPHASIS) 6. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON) 7. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. (UNLESS) 8. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. (AVERAGE) 9. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE) 10. Many species of the wildlife are threatned with extinction. (DANGER) Đề XI 1. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED) 2. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. (ABACK) 3. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. (TERMS) 4. William tried to remain imprtial in the quarrel between his two cousins. (SIDES) 5. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED) 6. She has always had a good relationship with the children. (GOT) 7. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. (MET) 8. Don’t tell the boss anything about this. (BREATHE) 9. We have more important things to do at the moment. (FISH) 10. The accused became very emotional. (OVERCOME) Page 38
40. Ex2: Rewrite the sentences so that they mean almost the same as those printed before them. 1. Her ability to run a company really impresses me. -> What I am really impressed by is her ability to run a company 2. The children were so excited that they talked about the show all night long. Such was their / the children’s excitement that the children / they talked about the show all night long 3. English is easy to learn. What an easy language to learn English is 4.Is may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you. -> In case it rains hard this after noon, take the raincoat with you 5. People believe Michael Jordan was a basketball genius. -> Michael Jordan is believed to have been a basketball genius 6. Your warning helped prevent my failure in the test. -> Had it not been for your warning, I would have failed the test ( Câu này Hard => Had nhỉ ) 7. The hard ware of that computer was infected with viruses -> That computer had its hardwave infected with viruses . 8. He looks really like his father in many ways. (em nghĩ đề locks -> looks ) -> He takes after his father in many ways 9. She had to do the washing, but she didn't. -> She forgot to have to do the washing -> She forgot to do the washing 10. His father is interested in fishing. -> His father takes an interest in fishing 1,the only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command of the local dialect, we would have been in prison 2,What a surprise to see you at this conference! Fancy seeing you at this conference/here! 3,You can try to get my brother to lend you his motorbike but you won't succeed There's no point in getting my brother to lend you his motorbike. 4,Mrs.Scott is always proud of her cooking Mrs.Scott always prides herself on cooking 5,You think that fat people are always lazy, but you are wrong Contrary to your thought, fat people are not always lazy 1,I haven't seen Tom for ages (since) It's been a long time since i last saw Tom 2,They were still playing tennis after three hours (been) They have been playing for three hours 3,He didn't want to join in the celebrations (take) He didn't want to take part in the celebrations Page 39
41. 4,What a shame he wasn't able to come (able) I wish he had been able to come 5,I took a sweater but it wasn't necessary (taken) I.should not have taken a sweater 1,Keeping calm is one of the secrets of passing your driving test As long as you keep calm, you will pass your as long as dùng như if ấy có nghĩa là miễn là, với dk là, chừng nào mà 2,Ann said she was sorry she had hurt her teacher's feelings Ann apologized for having hurt her apologize to Sb for St/Ving: xin lỗi ai vì việc j , cái hành động hurt diễn ra trc nên thường ng ta =>having hurt nếu k để ng hurt cũng có thể chấp nhạn dc 3,The boss insisted on a full apology Nothing but.a full apology was insisted on by the boss or nothing but a full apology could satisfy him 4,that lazy boy does almost no work Hardly does that lazy boy work 5,she would rather stay at home than go to the cinema she preferred.staying at home to going to prefer Ving to Ving: = would rather than :thích cái j hơn cái 2,His arrogance irritates me(nose) >His arrogance gets up my nose get up sb's nose: làm cho ai phát cáu = irritate 3,Waiting for buses irritates me(nerves) >Waiting for buses gets on my nerves get on sb's nerves :chọc tức = irritate 4,He got extremely angry when he saw the damage that had been done to his car(fit) >he extremely threw a fit when he throw something to have a sudden period of bad-tempered behaviour, violent emotion, etc She'll throw a fit if she finds out. => He had a fit when he saw the Cái câu đó đúng nhưng mà mik chỉ đưa thêm ra 1 cấu trúc tương đương thui nha: have or throw a fit Informal to become very angry or excited = get extremely angry : vô cùng tức giận 5,He is angry and bad tempered to day(mood) >he is in bad mood today He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). 6,Having to get up so early is irritating(neck) >Having to get up early is a pain in the neck a pain in the nick =irritate 7,It annoys me to see so much food being wasted(sick) >i am sick of seeing so much be sick of chán ngấy = annoy =bored with or annoyed about something that has been happening for a long time, and wanting it to stop 1,He'll settle down and then his business will develop Once he has settled down , his business will develope => Once + Clause , clause : ngay khi mà thì Page 40
42. 2,The police are advising vigilance as there have been more robberies lately Due to having been more robberies lately, the police => due to + N = because of + N 3,The weather was so bad that the ferry couldn't sail The bad weather prevented the ferry from sailing => prevent so/st from doing st: ngăn cản ai/ cái gì đó làm gì 4,They are soon accustomed to waiting for the bus It is not long time that they they are accustomed to 5,I've never tasted curry before This is the first time I have ever tasted curry => This is the first time + S + have + P2 6,I haven't seen her for ages(time) The last time I saw her was 15 years ago => The last time + S + V(qk) +was + N(time) : lần cuối cùng la khi nào 7,I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book(would) Had I read his book. , I would have understood .what he was saying => câu rút gọn Điều kiện loại 3 8.As the class representative I would like to welcome you(behalf) I'd like to welcome you on behalf of .the class => on behalf of : thay mặt cho 9,They believe the students were educated in Canada(believed) The students. are believed to have been .educated in Canada => câu bị động 10,He escaped using a disguise(means) He escaped. by means of a disguise => by means of : bằng phương tiện gì đó 1,My protests were ignored by everybody Nobody paid attention to my protests 2,I am sure it was by mistake that he took your umbrella I am sure he didn't take your umbrella on purpose. 3,Nobody could find Ralph's passport Ralph's passport was no where to be found 4,Rita doesn't realize how serious her husband's operation is going to be little does Rita realize how serious her husband's operation is going to be 5,He decided to repair the thing himseft and not to take it back to the shop Rather would he repair the thing himself than taking it back to the shop. 1,Some stolen cars are driven by young people just for fun young people drive some stolen cars just for fun. 2,Installation of a new computer system is currently taking place at our office A new computer system is currently installed at our office. 3,Elizabeth got a bad cough because she started smoking cigarettes Page 41
43. If Elizabeth hadn't started smoking cigarettes, she wouldn't have gotten a bad cough 4,Terry will get over his illness. Then his work will improve Once Terry gets over his illness, his work will improve. 5,The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press Nobody who were at the meeting will say anything to the press. 1,The car really should have regular services It's important that the car have regular services 2,An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper Their engagement was announced in the local paper 3,The manager noticed I had dropped my purse and called after me Noticing that I had dropped my my purse , the mangager called after me 4,You should take a map because you might get lost in those mountains In case you get lost in those mountains, you should/had better/ ought to take a map 5,''Keep away from this area'' said the security guard, when we approached the fence The security guard told us to keep away from that area when we approached the fence 6,Pittsburgh is less exciting than New York (as) Pittsburgh is not so/as exciting as New York 7,He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high (low) The shelf wasn't low enough for him to reach 8,She didn't accept his marriage prposal(down) She turned his marriage prposal down turn sth down: từ chối cái j 9,We were told to wait here by the director (who) It was the director who told us to wait here 10,Can you look after the kids tthis afternoon?(of) Can you take care of the kids this afternoon 1,Mary asked John if he could remember where he had put the camera Mary said,''John, can you remember where you put the camera?'' 2,Just after solving the problem, I was faced with another Hardly had I solved the problem when I was faced with another 3,It was only when I got home that I realized I'd forgotten my bag Not untill I got home did I realized I'd forgotten my bag Page 42
44. 4,It wouldn't make any difference if you offered me a million pounds, I still wouldn't sell Even if you offered me a million pounds, I still wouldn't sell 5,Mr.Hill teaches his students to understand different English accents Mr.Hill's students are taught to understand different English accents 6,Iam afraid I'm still having problems with understanding life in New York (used) I am not used to living in New York 7,I think we need to get a new car (in) We need to get a new car in my opinion 8,I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in here (mind) Would you mind not smoking in here? 9,Many people were delayed because of the traffic jam (number) A large number of people were delayed by the traffic jam 10,It was such an interesting novel I stayed up all night to finish it (so) The novel was so interesting that I stayed up all night to finish it 1,"Well, in the end I think I'll take the black pair." said the customer The customer finally.decided to take the black pair 2,On arrival at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully When the goods.are arrived at the shop, they are 3,Iam very pleased that we shall meet again soon I am looking forward to meeting you again soon 4,He assumed incorrectly that I held the same opinions as he did He made.the assumption that i held 5,If I had realized what would happen. I wouldn't have accepted the job Had. I realized what , chỗ này dấu chấm => phẩy nhé 6,Although he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position (despite) despite in the fact that he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position 7, You should take the train instead of the bus (were) If i were you , I'd take the train instead of the bus 8, Can you describe him to me? (like) What does he look like ? trông anh ta thế nào 9,It isn't necessary to buy a first class ticket (have) You don’t have to buy a first class ticket 10, I'm sure he was at home last night (must) He must have been at home last night must have been Ved/Pii: chắc chắn đã làm j trong quá khứ 1,It was only because I owed him a favor that I agreed to help him But for my owning him a favor, , i would not have agreeed to help him but for: nếu k vì,sd câu dk loaik 3 2,The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectation More people than we expected attended the fair. 3,If you left out that chapter, you can't really say you have read the whole book Unless you left out the chapter, you would really say you Page 43
45. if not= unless 4,Jack broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder Not only did John break his leg but also injured not only ở đâu câu dùing đảo ngữ 5,Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Susan's interests Susan is interested in Collecting dolls from foreign countries be interested in:thích làm j 6,''Why don't you take a day off?'' asked Jim (should) Jim suggested that i should take a day off S1 suggest that Ss should V: gợi ý ai đó làm j, chú ý ng ta có thể ẩn should , chỗ này vẫn chỉ dùng là take nhé 7,he acts like a poor man even if he has a loy of money (fact) Even though he acts like a poor man, he in fact has a lot of money 8,I didn't mean to break that vase (on) I didn't break that vase.on purpose , on purpose: có chủ tâm . 9,Jack says Jenny is responsible (according) It's Jenny's responsibility according to Jack 10, I was so bored by his lecture that I left early (boring) His lecture was so boring that I left early 1.He forgot about the gun until he got home. >Not until.he got home did he remember about the gun 2 The P.M was determined to remain in office >The P.M had no determination to leave in office 3.His second attempt on the world record was successful. >He broke.the world record on his second attempt 4.The truth only came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries >Only when the general's personal diaries was published did the truth come out 5.The house seemed to have unoccupied for several months.câu này có vấn đề , unoccupied là adj mà trc nó lại là V >It looked as if the house had 6.I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back. >Hardly had i put the phone down when 7.The salesman told me the my new car would be delivered next wednesday. >According to what the calesman told me, my câu này có my thì k có the nữa 8.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. >No sooner had he been appointed to the post than 9.I'm amazed by the mistakes he makes >What amazed mistakes he makes! 10.If Brian doesn't train harder.I won't select him for the team.Said the manager >The manager.threatened Brain not to select hime for the team if he did not train harder 1, people should send their complaints to the head office Complaints should be sent to the head office 2, What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion How does nuclear fission differ from nuclear fusion? 3, Sir Malcolm's son, Donald, followed his father's footsteps many years later and also set up a world record Page 44
46. following Sir Malcolm's footsteps many years later, his son-Donald also set up a world record 4, Because the English Channel separates Britain and Europe, the country has not been invaded since 1066 Thanks to the fact that the English Channel separates Britain and Europe, the country has not been invaded since 1066 5. It doesn't matter you are very busy, he always insists on coming with you No matter how busy you are, he always insists on coming with you 6. The teacher gave a friendly smile and said goodbye to the children (way) the teacher smiled in a friendly way and said goodbye to the children 7. the policeman is interested in finding out something about the accident (give) Can you give the police something about the accident ? 8. I'd like the manager to advise me what to do in this special case ? (advice) Could the manager give me some advice about what to do in this special case ? 9. I hate to watch football matches on TV (stand) I can’t stand seeing football matches on TV 10. The problem is that she never has enough money (short) The problem is that she is always short of money 1, It is not a good idea to work overtime during the weekend It's better to avoid working overtime during the weekend 2, Alice is silly to give up her job when she needs money It is silly of A to give up her job when she needs money 3,I think that nobody left the party before me I think that i was the first one to left the party 4,Please do not interrupt me when I am making a report to the manager Would you mind not interrupting me when I am making a report to the manager ? 5,I'd prefer to stay at home rather than go to the circus I'd rather staying home to going to the circus 6, Don't forget to contact me if you come to Ha Noi (touch) Don't forget to keep in touch with me if you come to Ha Noi 7, We had to watch the play in a very noisy room (where) The room where we had to watch the play was very noisy 8,Normally she has a 30-minute ride to the office (her) Normally it takes her 30 mins to get to the office Page 45
47. 9, This dictionary must be returned to the library as soon as possible (back) We must give the dict back to the library as soon as possible Trả: To give back—To return—To refund 10, She always tries to be as fashionable as she can (keep) she always tries to keep fashionable 1, I advise you to buy it If I were you, I would buy it 2, Smoking is bad for you It is bad for you to smoke 3, I've never had an omelet as good as this This is the best omelet (that) I have ever had 4," I'll be there at nine," she said to me She told me that she would be there at nine 5, Would you like to join our local drama group? Are you interested in joining our local drama group? 6, This is a "no smoking " office (allowed) You are not allowed to smoke in this office 7, Maria didn't listen carefully to the news broadcast (attention) Maria didn't pay attention to the news broadcast 8, Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a night club (instead) Sally went to a night club instead of doing homework 9,I expect you were completely exhausted by the end of the evening ! (must) By the end of the evening, you must have been exhausted! 10, "Is cleaning the room now really necessary? (have) "Does this room have to be cleaned now? 1,Mike washes his car every other week 1,Mike washes his car every two weeks 2,You couldn't have eaten your lunch already! I can't believe that you have eaten your lunch 3,I had to leave before lunch ready I left before the lunch was ready 4,John isn't really much taller than Peter John is a little taller than Peter 5,Not once have I seen him angry Page 46
48. He is always in a good mood 6,I don't think it was Alice you saw in the street yesterday, for she went to workabroad last month you can't have seen Alice in the street yesterday, for she went to workabroad last month 7, Marry will only come to the party if Peter is invited Unless Peter is invited, Mary will not come to the party 8,as soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang No sooner had she arrived home than the telephone rang 9, Oliver doesn't expectc to get the job Oliver would be surprised If he got the job 10,I haven't had so much fun for a long time It's a long time since I last had so much fun 1, Lisa's grandfatheris teaching her Chinese (taught) Lisa is taught Chinese by her grandfather 2, It's too cold for swimming today (If) we could go swimming if it weren't too cold today 3,If you're not traveling more than 10 kilometers from the city centre, you can use this ticket (within) If you're traveling within 10 kilomaters from the city centre, you can use this ticket 4, Did you mean to hit him or did it happen accidentally? (purpose) Did you hit him on purpose or was it an accident? 5, 'I'm sorry I forgot your birthday',Harry told Marry (for) Harry apologized to Marry for having forgotten her birthday 6,Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? (want) Why do you want to take up a new hobby 7,''Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?" asked Mrs.Noble (seen) Mrs.Noble asked Eric if he had seen her gloves anywhere 8,Suzanne was too excited to sleep (that) Suzanne was so excited that she could not sleep 9, Tom has not had a job for two years (out) Tom has been out of job for two years 10,"I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank (not) "I will not complete the work unless you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank 1. On safe arriving of the ship at the airport, the victims were taken to hospital. 2. Provided that the weather is good, we will put out to sea. Page 47
49. 3. It is not my fault if the tin-opener’s broken. 4. It is a two-hour train journey from London to Bristol. 5. Do not sign the delivery note without checking for damage. 6. This is the most romantic story I have ever read. 7. The police would not allow us to get nearer./ The police would not let us get nearer. 8. If he had been more careful, he wouldn’t have lost his money. 9. No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing. 10. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 1,I was silly to say that I wish I hadn't said that 2,He's too old to get the job He isn't young enough to get the job 3,I prefer staying in to going out I'd rather stay in than go out 4,In Wales we saw Edward II's birthplace In Wales we saw the castle where Edward II was born. In Wales we saw the castle in which Edward II was born. 5,How long is it since I last saw you? When did I last see you? 6,I cannot understand easily what he says It is difficult to understand him He is dificult to understand It is unable to understand what he says easily 7, He plays tennis as well as football Not only does he play tennis but he play football too 8,They didn't want to be late for the meeting so they left in plenty of time So as not to be late for the meeting, they left in plenty of time 9, We really must leave the party now if we are to catch the bus It's time we left the party if we are to catch the bus 1, The thief ran past you so I'm sure you saw his face (must) =>The thief ran right past you so you must have seen his face 2,The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel (staying) =>The clients insisted on staying in a first-class hotel 3, I don't object to the council building a new road here (objection) =>I have no objection to the council building a new road here 4,The author wrote her lastest novel while she was staying in Majorca (was) =>The author's lastest novel was written during her stay in Majorca 5, The newspaper offered Lynda USD 5,000 for her story, but she refused (turned) =>Lynda turned down an offer of USD 5,000 from the newspaper for her story Page 48
50. 6, Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed (due) =>The motorway is closed due to the fact that there was heavy snow the night before 7,Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? (getting) =>Did you succeed in getting in contact with the boss today? 8, I don't care what you do (concerned) =>As far as i'm concerned you can do what you like 9,The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice (such) =>It was such a nice meal in the restaurant 10, He was ordered to leave the field for arguing with the referee (sent) =>The referee sent him off the field for arguing 1,So as not to feel tired, you should have an early night 2,Lan never used to be late until she started going out with Nam 3,I apologise for having been ruded to you yesterday 4,If only I were rich and famous 5,It can't be denied that she has a beautiful voice She can't be denied to have a beautiful voice 6,She wanted to know why I had gone to school 7,Tom regretted not working hard to pass the exam 8,He is said to have been the best student in the group 9,He's having the window mended 1.When did you last ride a bike? How long have you not ridden a bike? 2.I don’t like football any more I used to like foofball 3.The police blocked off the road, which caused a traffic jam. The fact that the police blocked off the road caused a traffic jam 4.He left school and then joined the army. After leaving/ having left the school, he joined the army 5.The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. 6.This flower is very beautiful! How beautiful this flower is! 7.Somebody stole his watch yesterday. His watch was stolen yesterday. 8.The last time she had a swim was five years ago. She hasn't had a swim for 5 years 1, We got lost because we didin't have a map The reason why we got lost was we didn't have a map 2,I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday Page 49
51. I would rather you delivered the sofa on Friday sau would rather mệnh đề lùi thì em nhé =>chia quá khứ đơn 3,It's pointless to have that old typewriter repaired That old typewriter is not worth being repaired be worth Ving: đáng làm j 4,We've run out of tea, run out : hết, cạn kiệt There.is no tea left 5, Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music Neither Mary nor Peter prefers classical music 6,We worked hard so that we would finish quickly We worked hard in order to finish quickly 7, This is the last time I will speak to you I.will never speak to you 8,John doesn't have as much money as the other students The other students have more money than John 9,Hiss boss won't tolerate lateness (put) His boss won't put up with lateness (câu này chị Hà chữa rùi còn chi) 10, The school I studied at last year was better than this one (good) This school (where)I am studying isn't as good as my last one 11, Although the weather was terrible we had a good time (spite) We had a good time in spite of the terrible weather 12,Being rude is inexcusable (excuse) there is no excuse for being rude 1, They repaired my car at the garage in town I had my car repaird at the garage in town 2,We don't live in Athens any more We used to live in Athens 3,The train is full of people There are a lot of people in the train 4,I regret taking up smoking (wish) I wish I didn't smoke 5,the police are interviewingthe suspects (interviewed) The suspects are being interviewed by the police 6,Sally asked me, "Have you had a nice holiday?" (if) Sally asked me if I had a nice holiday 7,We've missed the last bus so there's no point in waiting (worth) It is not worth waiting as we've missed the last bus 8, I didn't really like her, even though I admire her achievement Much as i admired her achievement, I didn't really like her. 1, I'm sure it was Tom who cleared everything up Tom must have cleared everything up Page 50
52. It must have been Tom, who cleared everything up 2,There are more boys than girls here There aren't many girls here 3,It would be a good idea to buy a dictionary You'd better buy a dictionary 4,I was silly to say that I regret saying that. 5, The mistake in the accounts had not been noticed until the figures were re-checked (light) The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked 6,I had no problem at all during my trip to France (plan) Everything went according to plan during my trip to France 7,The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end (cut) They had to.cut short their picnic.because of the heavy downpour 8,The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned (crucial) Careful planning is crucial for the success of the reforms 9,They think that Helen's brother stole the money (suspected) Helen's brother is suspected to have stolen the money 1, Although the weather was bad, we had a good time Despite the bad weather, we had a good time 2,She sings so well that everyone buys her records She is such a good singer that everyone buys her records 3, It's a five-minute drive It takes five minutes to drive 4,His parents was against him studying music His parents tried to preventhim from studying music 5,I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour (leaves) Half-an-hour listening to Marion leaves me completely exhausted 6,Karen's schoolwork definitely seems to be improving this term (signs) Karen's schoolwork shows definite signs of improvement this term 7,The old railway station is now a museum (turned) The old railway station has now been turned into a museum 8,Mick will give you lots of excuses for being late but don't believe any of them (many) No matter how many excuses Mick gives you for being late, don't believe any of them 9,I haven't seen you for years (ages) It's ages since (the last time) I saw you 1. It isn't necessary to finish the work today. You don't have to finish the work today 2.Sally finally managed to get a job. Sally finally succeeded in getting a job Page 51
53. 3.That's the last time I go to that restaurant. I certainly won't go to that restaurant again 4."I advise you to take a holiday", the doctor continued. "You'd better take a holiday" 5."If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill". "Unless you rest yourself, you will be ill" 6. The doctor told him that he worked too hard. "You work too hard"-the doctor said 7.Those pictures are beautiful. How beautiful those pictures are! 8.It was an interesting film. What an interesting film? 9.What's the weight of your suit case? How heavy is your suitcase? 10.How tall is Peter's father? What is Peter's father's hight? 11. We arrived too late to see the first film. We didn't arrive early enough to see the first film 12."I'm sorry that I broke the glass." said Peter. Peter apologized to me for having broken/ breaking the glass 13.I was drowning, but he saved me. If he hadn't saved me, I would have been drowned 14.Sally is the cleverest student in the class. Nobody in the class is clever than Sally 15.I have never read such a romantic story. This is the most romantic story I have ever read 16.We can't afford to buy the car. The car is too expensive for us to buy 17.His parents made him study for his exams. He was made to study for his exams 18.We started cooking for the party four hours ago. We have been cooked for the party for four hours Page 52
54. 19.We couldn't get nearer because of the police. The police didn't let/ allow us get nearer 20.Somebody repaired her car yesterday. She had her car repaired yesterday 1.Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them They had sucha fierce dog that nobody could visit them. 2.That dress has only the slightest mark on it I can barely see any marks on that dress. 3.He insisted on a full apology Nothing but a full apologize would satisfy him. 4.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing The momentI decided to get up and dance, the band decided to stop playing. 5.They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left Only after a twelve-hour wait did their flight leave. 6.Their teacher is making them study hard They are being made to study hard. 7.They were just as good as we had expected They certainly lived up to what we had expected. 8.Even thought I admire his courage,I think he is foolish Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish. 9.He is certainly not stupid He is by no means stupid. 1, This problem is too complex for us to solve This problem is so complex that we can't solve it 2, Had he admitted his guilt, he would have got a lighter sentence He didn't admit his guilt so he didnt have got a lighter sentence 3, No one can use the building because they are repainting it The building cannot be used because it is being repainted 4, He said that they had been watching the game He said "we have been watching the game" 5, I don't really want to go out (rather) I'd rather stay at home Page 53
55. 6, I did it entirely by myself (all) I did it all by myself 7, You should not be so shy (speak) You should speak more about yourself 8, He has been in hospital for six months (went) It is six months since he last went to the hospital 9,If only he had been taken to hospital sooner (pity) What a pity that he hadn't been taken to hospital earlier was not taken 1, If I had an opportunity to work I would like to do in the media 2,She has dreamt of writing a successful novel 3,This area depends on tourism for its income 4,What is your objection to inviting Jackie to the party? 5,Tony insisted on making his complain to the hotel manager personally 6,We had the choice of 3 main courses for dinner 7,She was anxious to avoid upseting him so she kept quiet 8,I have made arrangemants to go a trip arround USA next year 9,When I was younger, this record was a favourite of mine 10,He acts as if nothing matters to him 1. Don't pay any attention to what she says Notice Take no notice of what she says. 2. He will have to accept your ofer OPRION ? 3. Not many people attended the meeting TURNOUT There was a poor turn-out for the meeting 4. he has definitely agreed to accept the job COMMITTED He has been committed to accepting the job 5. the old lady's handbag had been stolen ROBBED The old lady had been robbed of her handbag 6. there's an unpleasant odour of sweaty socks in here! smells It smells of sweaty socks in here 7. Is home work compulsory at that school Have Do you have to do homework at that school? Page 54
56. 1. if the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home Get your work finished by lunchtime and you can go home 2. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff Bound The staff is bound to be worried by the new cuts 3. they are likely to come Doubtful They are doubtful about coming. 4. his favorite breakfast is porridge and kippers What he like for breakfast is porridge and kippers 5. after the scandal he was asked to resign Hand mấy cái này là viết lại vs từ đó ở đầu câu hay chỉ cần chứa từ đó After the scandal he was asked to hand in his resignation 6. that's got nothing to do with you. business That's no business of yours 7. i d never been to Rome before Visiting This is the first time I have been visiting Rome , cái đề là 've chứ, lại còn visiting) 8. the house seemed to have been occupied for several months. it looked as if the house had been occupied for several months. 9. these new machines have put an end to queuing. before these machines were invented , people had had to queue 10. he was so tired he feel asleep be4 the end of the film (thiếu that à? He was too tired to watch the end of the film 11. though my house was cheaper than Norman's, it's bigger and more attractive. Norman's house may be bigger and more attractive, but my house was cheaper than it 12. Everyone heard about the accident be4 i did I was the last one/ person to hear about the accident I was the last who heard about the accident 13. if your must go out tonight. at least finish your homework first! sad Anne's father Anne's father said that if he didn't finish his homework, he mustn't go out that night 14. The instructions say you just add boling water to the soup powder The soup powder just needs boiling water added to it according to the instructions Page 55