Viet Lai Cau

WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning

Exercise 1: Complete the second sentence so that it expresses the same meaning as the original one.
1. He was in the habit of getting up very late.
 He used ________________________________________________________________
4. I last saw him when I was a student.
I haven’t……………………………………………….………………………………………………………
5. It is ages since Alan visited his parents.
Alan hasn’t…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
10. I haven’t forgone a meal for two years.
The last time .....................................................................................................................................................
16. John hasn’t done any revision since spring term.
The last time ........................................................................................................................................................
17. I haven’t seen that man here before.
 It’s .......................................................................................................
1.The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.

 It .........................................................................................................
2. Their game of badminton is always on Tuesday.
They __________________________________________________________________
3. I started to play the piano when I was six.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
4. We haven’t seen him for over twenty years.
It’s ____________________________________________________________________
5. It is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
6. I came to London ten years ago.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
7. They haven’t seen their uncle for ten years.
It’s ____________________________________________________________________
8. Steve started learning the violin a month ago.
 Steve __________________________________________________________________
9. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant for ages.
 It’s age _________________________________________________________________
10. The last time Nancy came here was in 1986.
 Nancy hasn’t ____________________________________________________________
11. We started learning English about 5 years ago.
 We’ve _________________________________________________________________
12. The last time Joe heard from his family was in June.
 Joe hasn’t ______________________________________________________________
13. How long have you been living in this new house ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
14. It’s three years since I started using this bicycle.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
15. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
She has ________________________________________________________________
16. I’ve never met such a famous person before.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
It’s ____________________________________________________________________
18. I started to work for the company a year ago.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
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 I haven’t _______________________________________________________________
163. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan ___________________________________________________________________
164. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last ___________________________________________________________
165. It’s two months since I last spoke to her.
 I haven’t _______________________________________________________________
166. How long is it since you bought the car ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
167. Nam began to collect stamps in 2000.
 Nam has _______________________________________________________________
168. We have lived here for 15 years.
 We started ______________________________________________________________
169. English and French are spoken in Canada.
People _________________________________________________________________
186. I have studied English for 3 years.
I began _________________________________________________________________
261. I haven’t seen that film before.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
262. We haven’t been to the movies for a year.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
263. John used to smoke.
 John didn’t _____________________________________________________________
287. I’ve never read a more romantic story before.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
288. I haven’t met her for 3 months.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
289. She usually wore uniform when she was a student.
She ____________________________________________________________________
290. I don’t have time to help you do this work.
 I wish I ________________________________________________________________
291. Lan used to walk pass the mosque in the past.
 Lan ___________________________________________________________________
292. I haven’t visited my parents for three months.
I ______________________________________________________________________
293. I haven’t seen her at this club before.
 This is _________________________________________________________________
294. I last went there when I was a child.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
295. She last wrote to me 3 months ago.
 She hasn’t ______________________________________________________________
I ______________________________________________________________________
297. Miss Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house.
 Miss Taylor wishes _______________________________________________________
I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
 The last time .....................................................................................
I often get up early.  I am used ............................................................................................
1. You should take the train instead of the bus.

--> If
2. I’m sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
--> Someone must
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3. They bought this house ten years ago.
--> They have
4. The course finished with a big party.
--> At the end
5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn’t turn up.
--> The pop star
6. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.
--> Despite
7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
--> No sooner
8. You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night.
--> Had
9. When did you start the project?
--> How long
10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.
--> The church
11. My father used to play football when he was young.
--> My father doesn’t
12. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.
--> I was
13. “Let’s go swimming”
--> She suggests
14. “Would you like a cup of coffee?”
--> He
15. We got lost in the jungle because we didn’t have a map.
--> If we had
16. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
--> I haven’t seen
17. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.
--> It takes
18. It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this.
--> I wish
19. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
--> The owner
20. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
--> The sea was too
21. When did you first know him?
--> How
22. Their trip lasted three day.
--> They had
23. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.
--> In case
24. She had to do the washing up but she didn’t.
--> She forgot
25. English is easy to learn.
--> It
26. Don’t leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
--> If
27. The furniture was too old to keep.
--> It was
28. Gary is the best guitarist in her class.
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--> No one else
29. Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time.
--> Since the computer was
30. It’s necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week.
--> Everybody
31. The doctor told him that he work too hard.
--> You
32. Those pictures are beautiful.
--> How
33. It was an interesting film.
--> What
34. What is the weight of your suitcase?
--> How
35. How tall is Peter’s father?
--> What
36. He can’t afford to buy the car.
--> The car
37. Shirley didn’t begin to read until she was eight.
--> It wasn’t
Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second –hand washing-machine.
--> Mrs. Taylor wished
38. Jane is the tallest girl in her class .
--> Nobody
39. Their teacher is making them study hard .
--> They
40. As I get older, I want to travel less.
--> The older
41. I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
--> Never
42. This mobile phone is not as cheap as I thought it would be
--> This mobile phone is
43. My brother likes to go swimming better than to play computer games
--> My brother would
44. She speaks English very well
--> She is
45. The food in France is famous
--> France is
46. John could not find the way to the hotel
--> John was not
47. My motorbike is going to be checked next Sunday
--> I’m
48. I intend to come over to pick you up
--> I’m
49. Nam has difficulty in studying English
--> It is
50. The boy threw the ball through the window
--> The ball
51. The stamps are so beautiful that all of us want to buy them
--> They are such
52. I don’t clean up the apartment today. I’m busy.
--> I’m too
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53. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school.
--> In spite of
54. The window was broken by a cricket ball
It
55. I will never forget the day I heard I’d got into my chosen university
The day on
56. Glynn became a social worker to help people less fortune than himself
The reason
57. The driver didn’t see the motorcyclist
What happened
58. Christopher Columbus discovered America
The person
59. Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guity
What
60. What we had to do first was decide where to meet
The first thing
61. There are lots of facilities where we go camping
The place
62. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating
Only when
63. The phone rang again as soon as I put it down
Hardly
64. The Watsons moved to London and very soon after they decided to get divorced
No sooner
67. I was told about the website by Charlie
It
68. Buying a plane ticket at the last minute isn’t often possible
Rarely
69. They didn’t ask me anything about my plans for the summer
Not
70. There is no situation in which we will allow the management to lower wages
Under
71. Mr. Holton only operated because he knew the rumour was malignant
Mr. Holton wouldn't
72. Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong.
No sooner
72. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film
He was too
74. Hearing that an earthquake had occurred was a great shock to us.
We were
75. The decorators have finished our first floor.
We have
76. Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.
She has
77. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.
I have never
78. Home computers used to be much more expensive.
Home computers aren’t
79. It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station.
I shouldn’t
80. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
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I don't know
81. Let's go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why
82. During dinner, the phone rang.
While I
83. Your hair needs cutting.
It's time you
84. If you run a lot, you'll become healthy.
The
85. They regret ever doing business with him.
They wish
86. We didn’t finish the work because of his carelessness.
If
87. If you followed my advice, you’d be successful.
Were
88. He left without saying a single word, which is very impolite.
It was impolite
89. Working for this travel agency will not be possible without a good command of English.
Unless
90. I simply fail to understand some of my friends’ attitudes to work.
I have some friends
91. He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he gets bad marks now.
If he
92. Although Judy was severely disabled, she took part in many sports
Despite
93. The film was so interesting that I couldn’t go to bed.
It was such
94. “Why didn’t you go to the club last night?” the girl said to Jim.
The girl asked
95. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.
The lions
96. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
I would rather
97. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.
It was
98. That was a silly thing to say.
What
99. We've run out of tea.
There
I haven't
101. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was
102. Robert has not had a job for two years.
Robert has been
103. She will complete the work only she is paid extra.
She will not
104. I am sorry I don’t have time to come and help you with your homework.
I wish
105. Let’s visit the museum this afternoon..
Why don’t
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106. The school keeper cleans the classrooms every day.
The classrooms
107. “Why don’t we go out for a while?”
He suggested
108. He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet.
He got
109. At the weekend I get up later than during the week.
During the week I
110. Yesterday morning my friend Marco arrived before I finished breakfast.
Yesterday morning I was
111. Marco told me not to forget my tennis racket.
Marco said: “
112. That girl's mother used to work with mine.
That's the girl
113. They think the thief got in through the bathroom window.
The thief
114. I haven’t got any siblings to play with
She wishes
115. My brother used to smoke.
My brother has
116. Without your help, I shouldn’t have been able to find my way.
If you
117. Her step-mother made her do chores all day.
She
118. Did anybody see him come down the lane ?
Was
119. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.
It's
120. Turn off all the switches before leaving the workshop.
All the switches
121. Although the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time.
In spite
122. The last time Henry smoked a cigarette was in 2005.
Henry hasn’t
123. Jack is stopped by the police because he passes the speed limit.
If
124. Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles.
Bill and Peter are not
125. The flood was so high that they had to live on the roofs.
It was such
126. This winter is colder than the last winter.
The last winter
127. People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region.
The poor people
128. It’s cold in the morning, so the children go to school in heavy clothes.
Because of
129. David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution.
Although
130. I have never read such a romantic story.
This is
131. He has never behaved so violently before.
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He is behaving
132. I've warned you not to go near that dog.
I've warned you about
133. She can meet him if he arrives before eleven.
So
134. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
In spite
135. I'm sorry that I didn't finish my homework last night.
I wish
136. Reading scientific books is one of my interests.
I'm
137. I’ve never seen a girl as beautiful as that girl.
That is
138. I don’t have any hats as cheap as this hat.
This hat is
139. They are growing many trees in the school garden.
Many trees
140. I and Hoa are the same weight.
I am
141. She isn’t as intelligent as he.
He is
142. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances.
Under no
143. I’d rather you didn’t go.
I’d prefer
144. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
However
145. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They have
146. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.
I didn’t pay
147. It was easy for us to find the house.
We had
148. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until
149. The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984.
No rain
150. An aerial is not required with this radio
You don’t
151. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
The sooner
152. These young men became doctors after six years training.
After these young men
153. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
Paper
154. A man I don’t know told me about that.
I was
155. It takes six hours to drive from here to London.
It is
156. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
Had
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157. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
Much
158. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
The average
159. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
The last
160. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
George was
161. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
Despite
162. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
Hardly
163. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
If I
164. I applied for the job but was turned down.
My
166. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
Friendly
167. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
They urged
168. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
The less
169. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
The company
170. I was astonished by her confidence.
What
171. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
Arriving
172. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
The boss has
173. The last time we were here was in 1980.
We haven’t
174. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies
175. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled
176. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual rainfall
177. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
On
178. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world.
Singapore is
179. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
She is the person
180. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
Never
181. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
The house
182. I didn’t see her again for five years.
Five years
183. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
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The smoking
184. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
Should
185. Mary is so young that she can’t join our club.
Mary is
186. The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich.
The people
187. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert.
We had
188. He drove so badly that he kept having accidents.
He was
189. You didn’t come home early so the house was broken into and things were stolen.
Had you
190. It’s a pity I can’t go to the game next Saturday.
I wish
191. I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking.
If I
192. “Why didn’t you mention the problem before?” I asked them.
 I asked them
193. You are unfit because you don’t do enough exercise.
 If ****
194. I bought myself some good new clothes. I need them for my new job.
I bought
195. This food is so good that I’m going to have some more.
This is
196. It is necessary that I post this letter tonight.
I
197. We arrived too late to see the first film
We didn’t
198. I was drowning, but he saved me
If he
199. His parents made him study for his exams
He was
200. We couldn’t get the nearer because of the police
The police
201. You must see the manager tomorrow evening
You’ve
202. There was never any answer when he rang
Every time
203. Speaking English fluently is not easy
It
204. You remembered to post this letter, didn’t you?
You didn’t
205. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice
It
206. The news was so wonderful that she decided to have a celebration
It was
207. I have never been to the ballet before
It is
208. I’m always nervous when I face a lot of people
Facing
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209. The owners of newspapers are usually very rich
The people
210. John smoked cigarettes when he was a young man
John used
211. It was such good weather that we went swimming
The weather
212. Hand your books to me when have finished, please
He asked students
213. You do not have to pay for secondary education in Britain
Secondary education
214. He had a weak heart which meant he couldn’t walk very far
His heart was
215. When I was younger, I used to go climbing more than I do now
Now I don’t
216. England no longer had dreadful fogs
There used
217. By the time we arrive, the other guests will have already started dinner
The other guests will start
218. I would like the school holidays to be longer
I wish
219. He is to blame for his mistake. This is very necessary
It
220. He must pass his intermediate level English examination. That was obligatory
It
221. The mother came and lived with them to take care of their children. That was their request
It
222. Isabel: “You can’t borrow my pen, Robert?”
Isabel refused
223. You lied to him, which was wrong
You should
224. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
Does your aunt has
225. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish
Much
226. It would have been a superb weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather
But
227. There’s a spare bed in David’s room
David’s room
228. I can’t get my feet into these shoes
These shoes
229. I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon
I’m looking
230. They thought that he was waiting for a message
He
231. He found out the key which he lost a long time ago
The key
232. Nothing could be done to help him
They
233. Someone stole my purse from my handbag
My purse
234. She asked Jone to repeat what he had said
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“Please,
235. It is a pity you didn’t tell us about this
I wish
236. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad
It was such
237. The mountain is very high; we can’t climb it
This mountain is too
238. Are you very tall? Can you reach that picture?
Are you tall
239. A donkey is less beautiful than a horse
A donkey is not
240. She doesn’t usually stay up late
She’s not used
241. If I were you, I’d look for another job
I suggest
242. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful
If
243. All his suits were made in Paris
He had
244. I saw him come out of the house
He
245. I haven’t much money, I can’t buy any new clothes
If only
246. She was believed to have taken part in revolutionary activities
It was
247. In a few countries, the whole of the population only enjoy a reasonable standard of living
Only
248. Mr. Jones would rather watch TV than go to the cinema
Mr. Jones prefers
249. Frank is very good at tennis
Frank plays
250. I’m sorry, I couldn’t help him
I wish
251. This is too hard a question or her to answer
The question
252. I am sorry that I didn’t study French last year
I wish
253. The children will go swimming if it is sunny
Unless
254. There’s no need for you to talk so loudly
You don’t
255. Tim will be eighteen next week
It’s Tim’s
256. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted
So
257. You can leave only when I tell you
Until
258. She prefers Italian food to French food
She’d
259. Sarah is better at chemistry than Susan
Susan isn’t
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260. When is John and Mary’s wedding?
When are
261. Most people can understand him when he speaks English
He can make
262. Tom is sorry that he didn’t watch the football match last night
Tom wishes
263. The test we did yesterday was so difficult that we couldn’t finish it in two hours
Yesterday we did such
264. She is listening to the radio. She turned it on at seven thirty
She has
265. You must pay taxes or go to prison
Failing
266. The poor farmer was tired but he kept working
In spite of
267. This is the sad news that you have brought
What
268. No, please don’t tell him
I’d rather
269. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest
270. Peter said he wasn’t feeling well
Peter said:
271. Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Jane’s interests
Jane is
272. George is not nearly as energetic as he used to be
George used
273. Jim didn’t lend me any money so I was unable to buy the car
If
274. She can’t ask intelligent questions. She can’t profit from listening to her colleagues
She can neither
275. He spoke English very carefully. He spoke very clearly
He not only
276. Gravity makes ball thrown into the air fall back down
If there weren’t gravity,
277. Because Faraday’s father was very poor, he couldn’t send Faraday to school
Faraday’s father was too
278. It is such a boring book that nobody likes it
The book is so
279. They were so strong that they could lift the rock
They
280. The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take the right precaution
Had
281. The temperature didn’t fall below zero last night, so the crops weren’t damaged
If
282. Though I am poor, I’ll not serve a villain
Poor as
283. Although I pay him much, this man’s never satisfied
However
284. These mangoes are so cheap that they can not be good
Since
285. You must speak slowly or he’ll not be able to understand you
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Unless
286 John always spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract
John didn’t
287. My suit needs cleaning before I go to the party
I need
288. Did they build the garage at the same as the house?
Was
289. The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press
Nobody who
290. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic
We were
291. He is such a slow speaker that his students get very bored
He speaks
292. Mackenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty
By the age of twenty,
293. He stole some money and was arrested for it
He was
294. She met Mike when she went to Spain for her holiday last year
She wouldn’t
295. Someone should do the job tomorrow
The job
296. I’ve never met a more dependable person than Roger
Roger is
297. Somebody opened the door just after she rang the bell
She had hardly
298. People say that he has been all over the world
He is
299. I have to write letters, but I hate it
I hate
300. As the war ended, soldiers returned home
The war
301. It is said that he died by his own hand
He is
302. Do as I tell that or you’ll regret about it
Unless
303. We must do our work well or the master will get angry with us
Unless
304. “Don’t forget to phone the office” she told him
She reminded
305. I’m afraid I haven’t got time to listen to you
I wish
306. The police has just released John
John
307. I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly
They were speaking
308. The news of her son’s death was a great shock to her
The news that
309. He had written the problem on the blackboard. He solved it
Hardly
310. He studied English. He also studied French
Not only
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311. We live far from our home. We miss it very much
The farther
312. You may be strong, but you can’t lift this heavy box
No matter
313. Jane weighs as much as her sister
Jane is
314. They were building a new shopping center when we came
A new shopping center
315. Are they going to demolish these old houses?
Are these old houses
316. It was such bad coffee that he couldn’t drink it
The coffee
317. Weather conditions influence most crops
Most crops are
318. You must not smoke here
Smoking
319. We had to spend three hours to open the door
It
320. It was not until mid-night that I finished the homework
I
321. Is this the only way to reach the city centre?
Isn’t there
322. He remembered, and so did she
He didn’t
323. When are the council going to do something about the city’s traffic problem?
It’s high time something
324. May I borrow your pen?
Would you mind
325. “I’d take a taxi if I were you?” said Peter
Peter suggested
326. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country
He
327. Mrs. Dean was one of the customers of Mr. Brown’s bank. Her house was for sale
Mrs. Dean
328. Mr. Smith’s company is busier in December than in any other month
December
329. Mary didn’t work hard enough. She failed in her exams
If Mary
330. The train was delayed for twenty minutes before of the bad weather
Because
331. John only understood very little of what the teacher said
John could hardly
332. I was sorry I didn’t know how to do it
I wish
333. He didn’t need to be reminded about it
It wasn’t
334. These shoes will have to be repaired
They will have
335. The children are taken home by bus. Their parents work late
The children
336. There was never any answer when we rang
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Every
337. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry?” said John
John suggested
338. He left college after he had taken his degree
He hadn’t
339. No other town in India is as large as Calcutta
Calcutta is
340. Who taught you grammar last year?
By
341. It’s time to prepare lunch
It’s time for
342. Peter is a careless driver. If he doesn’t take more care, he’ll have an accident
Unless
343. After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out
The firemen managed
344. They made him wait for two hours
He was
345. The police made the boat turn back
The boat
346. If I had known all the facts, I would not have rung the police
As I
347. We will notify the police about this matter
The police
348. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy
Galileo is regarded
349. He was a fool to say that
It
350. It wasn’t necessary for you to go to so much trouble on my behalf
You needn’t
351. I lent my car to that man
That’s
352. I’m going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it
I’m really looking
353. I wasn’t there at that time
He denied
354. The policeman accused him for stealing that bicycle
“You
355. He will feel better if he takes that medicine
Unless
356. If you want to keep fit, you must play sports
Unless you
357. Mr. Hill teaches his students to understand different English accents
Mr. Hill’s students
358. It was such a boring film that we left before the end
The film
359. I had met Brian before but had never really talked to him
Although
360. I am sure it wasn’t Hilary’s fault
It can’t
361. Unfortunately, Mr. Baker didn’t tell me until it was so late
I wish
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362. Has anyone told you about it yet?
Have you
363. His mother wouldn’t allow him to go out
He
364. He’ll never forget waiting for his friend to go to school
He’ll always
365. “Let’s go for a walk in the park”, said Andrews
Andrews suggested that
366. He wished he hadn’t spent so much money
He was sorry
367. John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile
John Speke did not succeed
368. Although he did not speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam
In spite
369. Sally’s parents gave her a micro-computer for her birthday
Sally
370. Barbara plays squash better than Mike
Mike doesn’t
371. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours
It is a
372. The lecturer didn’t prepare his speech carefully, so he did it very badly
If
373. The gardener didn’t water those plants yesterday, so they died
If
374. Although the weather was bad, the schoolchildren managed to come to class on time
In spite
375. We couldn’t drive because of the fog
The fog prevented
376. There is no better teacher in this school than Miss Jones
Miss Jones
377. If you don’t want Sally to be angry with you, I suggest you apologize
You’d
378. Henry found a wallet with no name in it
The wallet
379. Ronald denied stealing Mrs. Clark’s handbag
Ronald said that
380. Susan likes staying in hotels but she prefers camping
Susan doesn’t
381. But for his help, I would have gone bankrupt
If
382. Tim found that his friends had arrived when he reached the station
On
383. I expect that he will get there by lunchtime
I expect him
384. Police were informed of the identity of the murdered man
The identity
385. The president is the statesman I admire most of all
The statesman
386. “You stole my best cassette, Amada?” said William
William accused
387. Without the sun, there would be no kinds of energy
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If
388. As she was tired out after her long walk, she went to bed early
Being
389. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though
390. Fossil fuel will be more expensive if scientists don’t get energy from the wind and the sun
Unless
391. He didn’t study hard; he failed in his examination
If
392. “I don’t love you any more” said Eric to his girlfriend
Eric told
393. “I must see the manager!” he cried
He insisted
394. Arther said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings
Arther apologized
395. He is said to have been in the French Foreign Legion
People
396. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she’s in Bristol
It can’t
397. “You are cheating” said Carol to June
Carol accused
398. She bought that house in 1973
She has
399. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm
We are
400. They believed that the wanted man was living in London
The wanted man
401. We can’t see most of the stars. We don’t use a giant telescope
Unless
402. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly
His briefcase was so
403. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk
No sooner
404. If you missed the programme, you couldn’t really understand their intention
Unless you
405. I haven’t been able to see them for over a year
It is
406. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax
It
407. He failed to win the race
He didn’t
408. He borrowed the money from the bank
The bank
409. Their teacher is making them prepare carefully for exam
They
410. He was late because his car broke down
The reason
411. I won’t swim in the sea because it’s too cold
The sea is not
412. Robert says he will never visit Manchester again
Robert says this
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413. I never intended to go to the wedding
I never had
414. Someone must meet him at the railway station
He
415. How about something to eat before the show?
Shall
416. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches
In case
417. “If you don’t take it easy, you’ll have another heart attack”, the doctor said to the patient
The doctor warned the patient
418. I know this reporter’s background well and he’s 100% honest
This reporter
419. I’ve never tasted pheasant before
This is
420. If there’s an emergency, ring this number
In
421. I’m having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week
If I
422. “You should have waited for us” the team leader said to John
The team leader criticized
423. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking
If
424. When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall
The police caught
425. Though the doctor has warned him, he keeps on smoking
In spite
426. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago
It
427. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn’t sail
The rough sea
428. He is thought to be the best player
It is
429.They travelled across India, and then flew on to Korea
After they
430. The police started looking for him for two months ago
For two months now the
431. This holiday is so expensive, I don’t think I can go
It is such
432. A house in that district will cost you at least £1,000
You won’t be able to
433. My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year
I was
434. Having nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room
As
435. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet
If
436. I can’t go to the cinema tonight because I do not have my car
The reason
437. In spite of all our warnings, he left camp without taking his rifle
Although
438. It’s a pity that you wrote that letter
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I’d
439. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not
Regardless
440. It’s extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days
We find
441. The last time I was in London was in 1972
I haven’t
442. I didn’t know she was sick, so I didn’t visited her
Had
443. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us
Whenever
444. He never suspected that the money had been stolen
At no time
445. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
Never
446. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them
They had
447. I only recognized him when he came into the light
Not until
448. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race
One runner was so
449. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known
I’ve
450. They never made us do anything we didn’t want to do
We
451. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago
It is
452. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard
However
453. The critics were impressed by her performance
Her performance made
454. This is the best essay I have ever written
Never
455. Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me
Busy
456. I would prefer you to do computer science
I’d rather
457. He didn’t get his visa until last Monday
It was
458. Vietnamese coffee is regarded as one of the best in the world
Vietnamese coffee is
459. If you ask me well in advance, I’ll be willing to work over time
Provided you
460. “What time does the manager come back?” the customer asked
The customer wanted
461. As a student, he had known great poverty
When
462. If it doesn’t rain soon, millions pounds’ worth of crops will be lost
Unless
463. I didn’t realize who was until later
Only later
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464. If you want my advice, you would forget about buying a new house
If
465. The switch was too high for him to reach
He wasn’t
466. I get to work in twenty minutes
It
467. It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday
This work
468. The bread is so stale we can’t eat it
The bread isn’t
469. Paul said he was going to visit Spain the following year
“I’m
470. The cheetah is the fastest animals in the world
No animals run
471. “If the flood gets worse, we must leave the house” he said
He said that
472. Somebody repaired her refrigerator last month
She
473. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later
Only when
474. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment
On
475. There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble
You
476. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television
They stole
477. They had been lost in the mountains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy
Even
478. I’ll find the man, no matter how long it takes
However
479. The last time it snowed here was six years ago
It is
480. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him
The film star avoided
481. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother
Jean’s mother complimented Jean
482. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home
Only
483. That factory is producing more and more pollution
More and more pollution
484. He couldn’t escape from prison because it was very secure
The prison
485. Without his help, we would all have died
If it
486. He forgot about the gun until he got home
Not until
487. If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home
Get the work
488. I don’t intend to apologise to either of them
I have
489. Although he was not guilty, they executed him
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In spite of
490. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jones is
491. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports
Despite her
492. Whenever she went to Paris, she bought a new dress
She never
493. Nobody is more anxious to help you than your mother
Your mother
494. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight
It was not
495. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired
The car was too
496. We couldn’t answer those two difficult questions
Those two
497. They say Rembdrandt painted this picture
Rembdrandt
498. Unless we leave now, we will miss our ride home
We won’t miss
499. It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error
The accident is
500. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it
Despite
501. Jenny does not play tennis as well as she used to
Jenny used
502. The door was so heavy that the child couldn’t push it open
The door was too
503. She just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents
No sooner
504. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door
Try as
505. “Why didn’t you report the incident to the police last week? The office asked the frightened witness
The office wanted to know
506. He hasn’t been back to his home town for over 20 years now
It is
507. Travelling by plane is much more expensive than travelling by train
Travelling by train
508. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately
Only by
509. I had just arrived home when she came
No soone
510. Though she is intelligent, she is not the one we are looking for
Intelligent though
511. We could not contact him because he gave us the wrong number
If he
512. They didn’t follow the map, so they got lost
If
513. We left early, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children
So as
514. I can’t stand such a kind of behavior, and Jim can’t either
Neither
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515. It is absolutely necessary for me to update my knowledge
I find it
516. If I earn more, my wife will spend more
The more
517. Diana was killed in a traffic accident in Paris in 1997
It was in 1997 that
518. We have recorded great achievements in socio-economic development over the last decade of renovation
Great achievements
519. It was reported that the inflation rate in Vietnam reached 3.8% in 1997
The inflation rate
520. I don’t think I should apply for this job
I’d rather
521. I had just completed my report when he came for it
No sooner
522. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back
Hardly
523. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English
I
524. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you
If
525. When I picked up my pen, I found that the nib had broken
On
526. If I had helped, I should not have been able to find the way
Without
527. I do physical training because I want to keep fit
I do physical training in
528. I will marry her and I don’t care how old she is
No matter
529. The people who are in group one will have to move to room 106 on the ground floor
Those who
530. I did not meet him because I missed the bus
If I
531. She is older, she becomes more beautiful
The
532. It took Jane three hours to sort out her stamps
Jane spent
533. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car
He was
534. He expects to hear from her as soon as possible
He is looking
535. Means of transport are cheap, they become popular
The
536. The thief forced the bank manager to lie on the ground
The thief made
537. She couldn’t read the books because of not having enough time
Because
538. You speak English much, your English will be good
The
539. Henry left before we reached the hotel
By the time
540. He plays the guitar for a small group so that he can earn some extra money
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To
541. He had a light breakfast and then went to work
After
542. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
Because
543. He drinks much water, he becomes thirty
The
544. She can’t work hard because of her age
Her age prevents
545. He spent two hours writing the essay
It took
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19. Mr. Minh often spends fifteen minutes leading the buffalo to the field.
 It often takes ____________________________________________________________
20. Quan always walk to school.
 Quan always goes ________________________________________________________
21. I found it a bit difficult to get into work this morning.
 Getting _________________________________________________________________
22. Their game of badminton is always on Tuesday.
 They __________________________________________________________________
23. I started to play the piano when I was six.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
24. I’m in England for the first time in my life.
 This ___________________________________________________________________
25. The children are too young to see horror films.
 The children aren’t _______________________________________________________
26. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.
 The sea was too __________________________________________________________
27. My father said I could use his car.
 My father allowed ________________________________________________________
28. Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat ?
 He suggested ____________________________________________________________
29. I’ll finish the work tonight if you like.
 Would you like __________________________________________________________
30. The teacher didn’t allow the class to leave before 4:30.
 The teacher made ________________________________________________________
31. We haven’t seen him for over twenty years.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
32. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
 The fog ________________________________________________________________
33. It is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
34. Although she lived in difficult countries, she worked very hard.
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
35. We haven’t met since 1981.
 It was in 1981 that ________________________________________________________
36. I came to London ten years ago.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
37. They haven’t seen their uncle for ten years.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
38. Steve started learning the violin a month ago.
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 Steve __________________________________________________________________
39. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant for ages.
 It’s age _________________________________________________________________
40. The last time Nancy came here was in 1986.
 Nancy hasn’t ____________________________________________________________
41. It’s a long time since our last conversation.
 We ____________________________________________________________________
42. “I think you should go by train.” He told us.
 He advised ______________________________________________________________
43. Julia cleaned the house. Then she went shopping.
 After __________________________________________________________________
44. Jim was travelling in Paris. He met his old friends there.
 While __________________________________________________________________
45. First Jane checked all the prices. Then she bought a new car.
 Jane bought _____________________________________________________________
46. Jack went to Vietnam in 2002. He returned home in 2005.
 Jack ___________________________________________________________________
47. They finished work and then left the office.
 They __________________________________________________________________
48. We started learning English about 5 years ago.
 We’ve _________________________________________________________________
49. How much do you pay for this computer ?
 How much does __________________________________________________________
50. The last time Joe heard from his family was in June.
 Joe hasn’t ______________________________________________________________
51. How long have you been living in this new house ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
52. This is my third visit to Hồ Chí Minh City.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
53. Jack wants to drive to work, but he doesn’t have a car.
 If Jack _________________________________________________________________
54. We were late because of the heavy traffic.
 If it ____________________________________________________________________
55. Why don’t you ask your teacher for advice ?
 If I were ________________________________________________________________
56. I’ll never see you again if you don’t tell the truth.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________
57. This is James. He helped me solve that problem.
 James is ________________________________________________________________
58. The tea is so hot that I can’t drink it.
 The tea is _______________________________________________________________
59. Mexico City is more densely populated than Tokyo.
 Tokyo is not ____________________________________________________________
60. Sydney is larger than any other city in Australia.
 Sydney is _______________________________________________________________
61. China has the largest population in the world.
 There are _______________________________________________________________
62. The book really interests me.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
63. They didn’t go fishing because it was too cold.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
64. When did you start learning English ?
 How long _______________________________________________________________
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65. I’m sorry I was so rude to you yesterday.
 I apologize ______________________________________________________________
66. People say she is an honest and reliable person.
 It is ___________________________________________________________________
67. It took me two hours to do my homework.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
68. He left school and then joined the army.
 After he ________________________________________________________________
69. What is your date of birth ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
70. When Minh was small, he usually slept with his brother.
 Minh used ______________________________________________________________
71. It’s three years since I started using this bicycle.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
72. No one has ever answered the questions.
 These questions __________________________________________________________
73. Julia is talking with a dump man.
 The man who ____________________________________________________________
74. I’ve arranged to meet Mr.Trung tomorrow evening.
 I’m ____________________________________________________________________
75. He was in the habit of getting up very late.
 He used ________________________________________________________________
76. He is talking to the girl with long hair.
 The girl whom ___________________________________________________________
77. “You’d better go to see the doctor immediately.”
 She advised _____________________________________________________________
78. They want to buy a bigger house but they don’t have enough money.
 If they _________________________________________________________________
79. She is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night.
 She wouldn’t ____________________________________________________________
80. The fire destroyed the forest completely.
 The forest ______________________________________________________________
81. I didn’t go to school on time this morning because the bus was late.
 If the bus _______________________________________________________________
82. You can’t visit the USA unless you get a visa.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
83. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet ?” asked Peter.
 Peter asked if ____________________________________________________________
 She has ________________________________________________________________
85. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
 My French friend ________________________________________________________
86. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money.
 If we __________________________________________________________________
87. The children couldn’t go swimming because of the rough sea.
 The sea was too __________________________________________________________
88. I’m always nervous when I travel by car.
 Travelling ______________________________________________________________
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
90. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week.
 The streets ______________________________________________________________
91. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
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 Apples are not ___________________________________________________________
92. I advised you to put your money in the bank.
 You’d _________________________________________________________________
93. The restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
 It was such ______________________________________________________________
94. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.
 John could hardly ________________________________________________________
95. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years.
 The last time ____________________________________________________________
96. Jim will be eighteen next week.
 It’s Jim’s _______________________________________________________________
97. How long is it since they bought the house ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
98. He couldn’t repair the broken vase.
 The ___________________________________________________________________
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
100. It was so late that nothing could be done.
 It was too _______________________________________________________________
101. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
 We ____________________________________________________________________
102. The bus takes longer than the train.
 The train _______________________________________________________________
103. The train couldn’t run because of the snow.
 The snow _______________________________________________________________
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
105. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.
 The furniture ____________________________________________________________
106. He learned to drive when he was eighteen.
 He has _________________________________________________________________
107. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
108. The cake was so hard that I couldn’t eat it.
 It was __________________________________________________________________
109. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
 The water was not ________________________________________________________
110. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
 She ____________________________________________________________________
111. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight.
 All the prisoners _________________________________________________________
 I have __________________________________________________________________
113. Susan felt sick because she ate four cream cakes.
 If Susan ________________________________________________________________
114. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
115. How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
116. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 7 miles before breakfast.
 Although _______________________________________________________________
117. The bread is so stale that we can’t eat it.
 The bread isn’t __________________________________________________________
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118. The zoo keeper feed lions at 3 p.m every day.
 The lions _______________________________________________________________
161. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
170. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.
 It was __________________________________________________________________
 I haven’t _______________________________________________________________
172. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes _________________________________________________________________
173. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan ___________________________________________________________________
174. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
175. The police made the youth empty his pocket.
 The youth ______________________________________________________________
176. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last ___________________________________________________________
177. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
178. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________
179. Having a vacation abroad is interesting.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
180. The water was so cold that the children could not take a swim.
 The water wasn’t _________________________________________________________
181. It’s two months since I last spoke to her.
 I haven’t _______________________________________________________________
182. “Turn down the radio, Nam.” , his father said.
 Nam’s father ____________________________________________________________
183. Lan will be seventeen next week.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
184. How long is it since you bought the car ?
 When __________________________________________________________________
185. Nam began to collect stamps in 2000.
 Nam has _______________________________________________________________
186. We have lived here for 15 years.
 We started ______________________________________________________________
187. English and French are spoken in Canada.
 People _________________________________________________________________
188. They are going to invite Nam to dinner.
 Nam ___________________________________________________________________
189. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.
 My mother ______________________________________________________________
187. He wrote the letter in two hours.
 It _____________________________________________________________________
188. It was such hot tea that I couldn’t drink it.
 The tea _________________________________________________________________
189. Because she behaves well, everybody loves her.
 Because of ______________________________________________________________
190. Unless you water the flowers everyday, they will die.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
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 I began _________________________________________________________________
192. She didn’t take your advice, so she failed in the exam.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
193. We spend our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort and we always remember.
 We always remember _____________________________________________________
194. The cake was so bad that I couldn’t eat it.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
195. Without a passport, she couldn’t have left the country.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
196. The weather was so bad that we couldn’t go sailing.
 The weather wasn’t _______________________________________________________
197. The plane took off before we arrived at the airport.
 By the time _____________________________________________________________
198. I don’t live in a big city, so I can’t go to the cinema very often.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
199. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
200. Jeanie is the tallest girl in her class.
 No one _________________________________________________________________
201. You didn’t plan things at the start, so we are in this mess now.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
202. My father bought a car with a sun roof.
 The car ________________________________________________________________
203. It’s said that English people are quiet and severed.
 English people ___________________________________________________________
204. Fiona had to get on the plane though she was afraid of flying.
 Despite ________________________________________________________________
205. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners because they have a keen sense of smell.
 Because of ______________________________________________________________
206. He was very old, but he walked ten miles everyday.
 Despite ________________________________________________________________
207. Jenny ran fast but she didn’t win the race.
 Despite ________________________________________________________________
208. He is too young to appreciate such a film.
 He’s not ________________________________________________________________
225. If you run a lot, you will get fitter.
 The more _______________________________________________________________
226. That’s the best meal I’ve ever eaten
 I’ve ___________________________________________________________________
227. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number” said Paula to Susan.
 Paula apologised _________________________________________________________
228. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
229. People say that prevention is better than cure.
 Prevention ______________________________________________________________
230. She likes learning Chemistry best.
 Chemistry ______________________________________________________________
231. Nobody has invited her to the party.
 She ____________________________________________________________________
232. Getting to know a person is always time–consuming.
 It takes _________________________________________________________________
233. To find a house in this country is difficult.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
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234. Tom and Jane have been married for 5 years.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
235. This room is too small for 5 people to live in.
 This room ______________________________________________________________
236. They made me study hard when I was at school.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
237. “Please don’t leave me on my own.”
 Martin begged us _________________________________________________________
238. Parking is not permitted here
 You aren’t ______________________________________________________________
264. I haven’t seen my cousin for 2 years.
 It’s 2 years since _________________________________________________________
265. I haven’t seen that film before.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
266. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
 Although _______________________________________________________________
267. Mary booked at before we got to her house.
 By the time we __________________________________________________________
268. It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.
 It _____________________________________________________________________
269. They made her hand over her passport.
 She ____________________________________________________________________
270. I tried to eat that cake but it was too sweet.
 It was __________________________________________________________________
271. My brother and I went to that school.
 I went to _______________________________________________________________
272. I often get up early in the morning.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
273. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him.
 He ____________________________________________________________________
274. The garden is too small to play football in.
 The garden _____________________________________________________________
275. Be he rich or poor, she will marry him.
 She will ________________________________________________________________
276. We haven’t been to the movies for a year.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
277. John used to smoke.
 John didn’t _____________________________________________________________
278. Lock the door carefully before going to bed.
 The door _______________________________________________________________
283. People used to think that he was selfish.
 He ____________________________________________________________________
298. The day was so cold that we stayed indoor.
 It _____________________________________________________________________
299. I’ve never read a more romantic story before.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
300. She likes to travel around the world but she doesn’t have a lot of money.
 She wishes ______________________________________________________________
301. I haven’t met her for 3 months.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
302. She usually wore uniform when she was a student.
 She ____________________________________________________________________
303. There are many beautiful places in Hồ Chí Minh City.
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 Hồ Chí Minh City ________________________________________________________
304. I don’t have time to help you do this work.
 I wish I ________________________________________________________________
305. The film is more interesting than the one I last saw.
 The film I last saw was ____________________________________________________
306. Lan used to walk pass the mosque in the past.
 Lan ___________________________________________________________________
307. We spent a whole day looking for these old pictures.
 It took _________________________________________________________________
308. Learning a foreign language is interesting.
 It _____________________________________________________________________
309. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
310. They will build a new market near my house.
 A new market ___________________________________________________________
311. I haven’t visited my parents for three months.
 I ______________________________________________________________________
312. It’s very convenient to wear jeans at work.
 Wearing jeans ___________________________________________________________
313. I haven’t seen her at this club before.
 This is _________________________________________________________________
314. How much is this book ?
 What does ______________________________________________________________
315. People built this cathedral nearly 200 years ago.
 This cathedral ___________________________________________________________
316. Take my advice and don’t drink so much whisky.
 If I ____________________________________________________________________
317. I last went there when I was a child.
 I have __________________________________________________________________
318. Hurry or you will late for the train.
 If you __________________________________________________________________
319. “Did you go out with your brother last night ?” said John to me.
 John asked me ___________________________________________________________
320. She last wrote to me 3 months ago.
 She hasn’t ______________________________________________________________
321. It is very useful to speak English fluently.
 Speaking English ________________________________________________________
322. “I’ll complete the work only if you pay me 10$ extra” said Tom.
 “Unless ________________________________________________________________
323. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
 Plans __________________________________________________________________
 If _____________________________________________________________________
325. Unless he phones immediately, he won’t get any information.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
326. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________
327. The weather was so cold that children could not swim in it.
 The weather was not ______________________________________________________
328. “You’d better not lend him anymore money, Elizabeth” said John.
 John advised Elizabeth ____________________________________________________
 I ______________________________________________________________________
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330. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn’t sail.
 The rough sea ___________________________________________________________
331. This furniture is so old that it’s not worth keeping.
 It is ___________________________________________________________________
332. “Where is the station car park ?” Mrs. Smith asked.
 Mrs. Smith asked ________________________________________________________
333. Miss Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house.
 Miss Taylor wishes _______________________________________________________
344. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
345. The fire has destroyed many houses.
 Many houses ___________________________________________________________
 I began _________________________________________________________________
347. They are building a new school in that village.
 A new school ____________________________________________________________
348. Unless you water those flowers regularly, they will wither.
 If you __________________________________________________________________
349. The driver said : “Don’t get off the bus while it’s moving !”.
 The driver asked the passengers _____________________________________________
350. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
 The bank manager ________________________________________________________
351. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barny ?” said John.
 John suggested __________________________________________________________
352. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
 This is the ______________________________________________________________
353. “Can I borrow your bicycle ?” asked Peter.
 Peter asked if __________________________________________________________
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Exercise 1 (week 1):
1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
If it................
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
 Hardly.........
3. “If my members agree to that, I’ll be very surprised,” said the union delegate.
 The union delegate observed that...........
4. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
Despite my...........
5. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture.
 I’m sorry not............
6. We may not be able to give the condert.
 The concert.......
7. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
It came......
1. I only recognized him when he came into the light.
 Not until.........
2. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race.
 One runner was so.......
3. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
 I’ve.........
4. They never made us do anything we didn’t want to do.
 We.......
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5. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister. Had it not...
6. It is quite pointless to complain.
There’s no............
1. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.
 Only after......
2. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
He received a........
3. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones is.......
4. My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year.
 I was...............
5. It was his incompetence which led to their capture.
 If.............
6. I’m certainly not going to give you any more money.
7.  I have no........
1. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.
 No sooner.......
 The older.............
1. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test

.  As long as...........
2. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
No sooner.........
Exercise 17 (week 9)
1. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.
The film star avoided...
2. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
What....
3. We weren’t surprised by his success.
 It came......
4. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother.
 Jean’s mother complimented......
5. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
 Only......
6. We couldn’t find Geoge anywhere.
George was.........
 She is a........
1. No one has challenged his authority before.
This is the first time...........
2. “If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team,” said the manager.
 The manager threatened....
3. You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job.
 You are....
4. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
 I object.....
5. Robert is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job.
 Robert now wishes.................
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1. I am having a lot of trouble now because I host my passport last week
 If I.....
2. When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall.
The police caught........
3. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad.......
4. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man is.........
5. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
 Having......
6. “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said.
She flatly........
7. It wasn’t necessary for them to call for help after all.
They.........
8. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones.
 Nowhere.........
Exercise 23 (week 12)

1. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her
.  Hardly........
2. It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning.
Getting.........
3. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
 Much to ......
4. He knows really everything there is to know about whales.
 There’s .......
5. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for an concerned.
The sooner.........
6. The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
 So........
7. I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather.
They can’t.........
8. “I didn’t steal the car,” he said, “I just borrowed it”.
He denied.........but admitted.........

1. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking.
If I............
2. We had planned to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
 We were........
3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
No sooner.........
4. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
The more.........
5. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home. I’d rather........
6. It would have been a super weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather.
7.  But............
1. “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John.
The team leader criticised.........
2. It’s possible that he didn’t get my letter.
 He might......
3. The last time it snowed here was six years ago.
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 It.............
4. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.
Only when.........
5. There weren’t nearly as many people there as I had expected.
 There were far........
6. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
 On..........
7. There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble
.  You................
8. Please don’t say things like that.
 I wish.........
1. This is the best essay I have ever written.
 Never......
2. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
 I took it........
3. I am terribly sorry; I thought you were a friend of Anna’s.
 I took............
4. Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me
. Busy.........
5. I would prefer you to do computer science.
 I’d rather..........
6. He didn’t get his visa until last Monday.
 It was............
7. They continued to say that I was to blame.
 They persisted............
8. Vietnamese coffee is considered to be one of the best in the world.
 Vietnamese coffee.......
9. If you ask me well in advance I’ll be willing to work over time.
 Provided you...............
10. “I never used bad language,” she said.
 She denied..............
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that it means exactly the same as the first
sentence.
11. It’s a pity I can’t go to the game next Saturday. (wish)
 I _________________________________________
12. Do I have to fill in any forms? (necessary)
 Is _________________________________________
13. I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking. (found)
 If I _________________________________________
14. It is necessary that I post this letter tonight. (need)
 I _________________________________________
15. This food is so good that I’m going to have some more. (such)
 This _________________________________________
16. Could you give me some advice? (like)
 I _________________________________________
17. “Please don’t smoke in the house.” she said to us. (to)
 She _________________________________________
18. “Why didn’t you mention the problem before?” I asked them. (had)
 I asked them _________________________________________
19. You are unfit because you don’t do enough exercise. (would)
 If _________________________________________
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20. I bought myself some good new clothes. I need them for my new job. ( which)
 I bought _________________________________________
1. People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region.
 The poor people_________________________________________________
2. It’s cold in the morning, so the children go to school in heavy clothes.
 Because of_________________________________________________
3. David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution.
 Although_________________________________________________
4. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
 You don't _____________________________________________________
5. Hai finally managed to get a job
 Hai finally succeeded____________________________________________
 In spite______________________________________________
2. I'm sorry that I didn't finish my homework last night.
 I wish_________________________________________________
3. Reading scientific books is one of my interests.
 I'm_______________________________________________________
4. I’ve never seen a girl as beautiful as that girl.
 That is_________________________________________________
5. I don’t have any hats as cheap as this hat.
 This hat is_________________________________________________
→However _________________________________________________
→They have _________________________________________________
3. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.
→By the time _________________________________________________
4. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.
→I didn’t _________________________________________________
5. It was easy for us to find the house.
→We had _________________________________________________
1. These young men became doctors after six years training.
→After these young men _________________________________________________
2. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
→Paper _________________________________________________
3. A man I don’t know told me about that.
→I was _________________________________________________
4. It takes six hours to drive from here to London.
→It is _________________________________________________
5. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→Had _________________________________________________
1. I simply fail to understand some of my friends’ attitudes to work.

 I have some friends _________________________________________
2. He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he gets bad marks now.
 If he _________________________________________
3. Although Judy was severely disabled, she took part in many sports
 Despite _________________________________________
4. The film was so interesting that I couldn’t go to bed.
 It was such _________________________________________
5. “Why didn’t you go to the club last night?” the girl said to Jim.
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 The girl asked _________________________________________
1. He drove so badly that he kept having accidents. (A)
 He was _________________________________________
2. Jim does not intend to give up his hobby.(INTENTION)
 Jim has _________________________________________
3. You didn’t come home early so the house was broken into and things were stolen. (WOULD)
 Had you _________________________________________
4. How much are your shoes? (PRICE)
 What is _________________________________________?
5. I’d prefer you not to drink tea at night.(RATHER)
 I’d rather _________________________________________
1. Mary is so young that she can’t join our club. (TOO)
 Mary is _________________________________________
2. The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich.(WHO)
 The people _________________________________________
3. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. (NO)
 We had _________________________________________
4. They think the burglar got in through the bathroom. (THOUGHT)
 The burglar _________________________________________
5. George failed the final exam because he was lazy.(BECAUSE OF)
 Because of _________________________________________
1. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.
 The lions _________________________________________
2. We got lost because we didn't have a map.
 If we _________________________________________
 I would rather_________________________________________
4. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.
 It was _________________________________________
 What _________________________________________
1. Mr. Holton only operated because he knew the rumour was malignant
 Mr. Holton wouldn't_________________________________________
2. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim's greater speed
 But for _________________________________________
3. Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong.
 No sooner_________________________________________
4. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film
 He was too_________________________________________
5. Hearing that an earthquake had occurred was a great shock to us.
 We were _________________________________________
1. The decorators have finished our first floor.
 We have _________________________________________
2. Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.
 She has _________________________________________
3. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.
 I have never _________________________________________
4. Home computers used to be much more expensive.
 Home computers aren’t_________________________________________
5. It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station.
 I shouldn’t_________________________________________
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 I don't know _________________________________________
2. Let's go abroad for our holiday this year.
 Why _________________________________________
3. During dinner, the phone rang.
 While I _________________________________________
4. Your hair needs cutting.
 It's time you _________________________________________
5. If you run a lot, you'll become healthy.
 The _________________________________________
1. They regret ever doing business with him.
 They wish _________________________________________
2. We didn’t finish the work because of his carelessness.
 If _________________________________________
3. If you followed my advice, you’d be successful.
 Were _________________________________________
4. He left without saying a single word, which is very impolite.
. It was impolite _________________________________________
5. Working for this travel agency will not be possible without a good command of English.
 Unless _________________________________________
1. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John
=> John suggested_________________________________________
2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
=> Despite his_________________________________________
=> This is the first_________________________________________
=> Plans_________________________________________
5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday
=> You_________________________________________
1. “ How many survivors are there?”, asked the journalist.
=> The journalist wanted to know_________________________________________
2. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
=> The meat was_________________________________________
3. It is essential that Professor Van Helsing is met at the airport
=> Professor Van Helsing_________________________________________
4. You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa.
=> If you_________________________________________
5. “ Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet”? asked Peter.
=> Peter asked if_________________________________________
=> She has_________________________________________
=> I don’t know_________________________________________
3. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult
=> My French friend isn’t_________________________________________
=> The owner_________________________________________
5. We didn’t go on holiday because we did not have enough money
=> If we_________________________________________
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.
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The snow………………………………………………………………
2. I didn’t arrived in time to see him.
I wasn’t early………………………………………………………….
3. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
I apologise……………………………………………………………..
4. She didn’t hurry, so she missed the train.
If……………………………………………………………………….
5. Barbara is the best tennis-player in the club.
No one…………………………………………………………………
It’s……………………………………………………………………..
The furniture was too………………………………………………….
8. The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money.
The bank manager……………………………………………………..
9. Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen.
Tom has………………………………………………………………..
10. She had never been so unhappy before.
She was unhappier……………………………………………………..
It was too……………………………………………………………...
12. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o’clock the following morning.
“Please………………………………………………………………...
13. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
The date……………………………………………………………….
We are going ………………………………………………………….
15. The bus take s longer than the train.
The train……………………………………………………………….
16. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
It is……………………………………………………………………..
17. Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class.
Maria wishes…………………………………………………………..
18. Would you like me to finish the work tonight?
I’ll……………………………………………………………………...
19. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
In……………………………………………………………………….
20. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.
If my husband…………………………………………………………..
21. “I don’t think John will come”, said Bill
Bill doubted……………………………………………………………..
22. The postman was bitten by our dog.
Our dog………………………………………………………………….
The fog prevented……………………………………………………….
24. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.
In spite…………………………………………………………………..
25. The cake was so hard so I couldn’t cat it.
It was…………………………………………………………………….
26. We didn’t go because it rained.
If it hadn’t………………………………………………………………..
My mother………………………………………………………………...
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28. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you?
Do you happen……………………………………………………………
29. He failed to win the race.
He didn’t………………………………………………………………….
30. Mary rang hours and hourd ago.
It’s hours………………………………………………………………….
31. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night.
I wish……………………………………………………………………..
32. She asked Michael how she liked her new dress.
“How……………………………………………………………………..
33. A train leaves at 8 o’clock every morning.
There is…………………………………………………………………..
34. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It…………………………………………………………………………
35. I would like you t help me to put the chairs away.
Do you mind…………………………………………………………….
Unless……………………………………………………………………
37. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
He’d rather………………………………………………………………
38. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
The water was not.....................................................................................
She............................................................................................................
40. You must see the manager tomorrow morning.
You’ve.......................................................................................................
41. There was never any answers when we rang.
Every.........................................................................................................
42. That’s an insulting name to use for him.
Don’t call..................................................................................................
43. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
Which........................................................................................................
44. She liked Paris very little, and Rome less.
She thought Rome.....................................................................................
45. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven.
So..............................................................................................................
All the prisoners........................................................................................
47. I’ve warned you not go to near that dog.
I’ve warned you about..............................................................................
48. No, please don’t tell him.
I’d rather....................................................................................................
49. Why don’t asked her yourself?
I suggest.....................................................................................................
** Give the correct forms of the verbs.
1. (Enter) the room, he (greet) everybody most kindly.
2. I love him but I (be) afraid I never (marry) him.
3. I already (buy) some bricks and I (build) a garage.
4. Unless it (rain), crops (be) destroyed.
5. I (give) you a cigarette if I (have) one, but I'm afraid I haven't.
6. Look! It (rain).
7. He (stop) smoking two months ago.
8. What you (like) doing when you are free?
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9. A lot of new houses (build) in Hanoi suburbs at present.
10. Last week a new table (make) for me by my father.
11. Three letters (write) to his friends abroad tomorrow.
12. Ten lessons (learn) so far by us.
13. He (thank) me for what I had done for him.
14. Every one of the men (be) looking for a job.
15. Since Robert was living in Rome, I (not have) a word from him.
16. We (sit) in the car outside the house when the inspector called.
17. When he came home, he (tell) his mother what he (see) at school.
18. I don’t allow (smoke) in my drawing room.
19. He didn’t dare (leave) the house because he was afraid of (meet) someone who might (recognize) him.
20. I (teach) hundreds of students but I never (meet) such a hopeless class as this.
21. That film (come) to the local cinema next week. You (want) to see it?
22. It is he or I who (be) to go.
23. After he (do) his homework, he went to the cinema.
24. I am prepared to support anything he (say) tomorrow.
25. Sometimes I getup before the sun (rise).
26. Since he (buy) a new car, he (drive) to work every day.
27. If we (know) who he was, we (invite) him.
28.The gray and blue blanket (wash) yesterday.
29. It’s the British English that (be) spoken all over the world.
30. They (come) here a month ago.
31. She (go) to school everyday.
32. It (not rain) here since March.
33. It would have been better if you (wait) for him.
34. When we (take) our exam, we’ll have a holiday.
35. They had their exercises (correct) last week.
36. If the story hadn’t been true, the newspaper (not print) it.
37. He acts as if he (know) English perfectly.
38. If you (wait) much longer before you (make up) your mind, it (be) too late.
39. When he first (arrive), he (can not) speak a word of English. He never (study) it before.
40. He (believe) whatever you tell him.
41. She just (finish) the best performance.
42. A new hotel (build) near Thu Le zoo at the moment.
43. I used to go (ski) when I (be) at University.
44. I’m tired of you’re your childish behavior. When you (grow) up?
45. I (wait) for you at the hotel at midday tomorrow.
46. Eastfield (not win) unless they begin playing better.
47. It (be) good for your health to do morning exercises.
48. Many of rare animals would be extinct if we (continue) to kill them.
49. When the teacher came in, they (hang) two pictures on the wall.
50. “ Why is the ground so wet?” – “ It (rain) last night.”
51. If you kicked the policeman, you (arrest).
52. We (walk) for about twenty minutes when a car (stop) and the driver (offer) us a lift.
53. I’ll let you know when he (arrive).
54. I suddenly felt an insect (crawl) up my leg.
55. I (finish) it by tomorrow.
56. If Lam passes his exam, he (go) to University.
57. When I first met him, he (study) painting.
58. The film on TV last night was very sad. It made my mother (cry).
59. Children always (do) things noisily.
60. As a child, he (think) that diamonds were pieces of glass.
61. I want my children (go) to the dentist every six months.
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62. I remember (pay) him. I gave him $ 5.
63. I don’t mind (wait). It is better (be) too early than too late.
64. Your hair needs (cut). You’d better (have) it done tomorrow.
65. They (build) that bridge when I (be) there last year, they haven’t finished it yet.
66. You (be) out in the rain, you (have) better take off your shoes.
67. The only thing I haven’t got is a garden. If I (have) one, I (grow) a lot of flowers.
68. Do you feel like (dine) out or would you rather (have) dinner at home?
69. When I first (come) to this village, it was a quiet place. But since then a lot of houses (build).
70. There are some people who can’t help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on a banana skin.
71. After the explosion, only two people were left (live).
72. He has a good (know) of science.
73. His long and boring (speak) made us bored.
74. You are very (differ) from your brother.
75. My mother never showed it if she was (disappoint) with me.
76. The rice couldn’t have grown if it (not rain).
77.Grapes won’t grow well unless the climate (be) mild.
78. Cakes of soap, animal skins and iron bars (be used) as money for a long time.
79. I didn’t hear your (come) in. You must (be) very quiet.
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATIONS
Exercise 1: Complete the second sentence so that it expresses the same meaning as the original one.
1. I started working for the company a year ago.
I have been …………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. It is one hundred years since the birth of D.H Lawrence, the famous novelist.
D.H Lawrence ……………………………..…………………………………………………………………
3. How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged?
When…………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
I haven’t……………………………………………….………………………………………………………
Alan hasn’t…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
6. We will not see each other again before I go.
This will be the last time …………………………….......................................................................................
7. The train left before he got to the station.
By the time ……………………………............................................................................................................
8. The school was founded ten years ago.
It is ten years……. ………………...................................................................................................................
9. She hadn’t had a relapse for six months.
It was .................................................................................................................................................................
10. I haven’t forgone a meal for two years.
The last time .....................................................................................................................................................
11 No-one has challenged his authority before.
This is the first time ……………………………...............................................................................................
12. I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to.
I hadn’t expected ................................................................................................................................................
13. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled ………………………………...........................................................................................................
14. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
When ...................................................................................................................................................................
15. After seeing the film for himself, my father has stopped criticising it.
Since ....................................................................................................................................................................
16. John hasn’t done any revision since spring term.
The last time ........................................................................................................................................................
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Exercise 2: Complete the second sentence, using the word given at the end of the first sentence so that it
remains the same meaning as the first one.
1. She hasn’t decided what career to follow yet. STILL
She _________________________________________________________________ what career to follow.
2. They haven’t talked to each other for two years. SINCE
It’s ________________________________________________________________________ to each other.
3. She has never heard such a ridiculous lie. MOST
It’s the _______________________________________________________________________ever heard.
4. How long is it since he quit school? AGO
How long _______________________________________________________________________ school?
5. She started writing novels four years ago. BEEN
She __________________________________________________________________________ four years.
6. They have never been to a Chinese restaurant before. FIRST
It’s the _____________________________________________________________ to a Chinese restaurant.
7. She hasn’t been out for months. TIME
The last ______________________________________________________________________ months ago.
8. How long is it since you found that job? AGO
How __________________________________________________________________________ that job?
9. She took up stamp collecting ten years ago. BEEN
She ___________________________________________________________________________ ten years.
10. The guests didn’t start dancing until the newly weds had arrived. BEFORE
The guests waited until the newly weds________________________________________________ dancing.
11. The teacher meant to give us a quiz but she forgot it. GOING
The teacher __________________________________________________________ a quiz but she forgot it.
12. My mother always read bedtime stories to me when I was little. READ
My mother ________________________________________________________ to me when I was young.
13. My brother always told lies when he was little. USED TO
My brother______________________________________________________________ when he was little.
14. She didn’t wake up early, but now she does. USED
She ______________________________________________________________________________ early.
15. I don’t think I’ll ever find it easy to accept insults. USED
I don’t think I’ll ever _______________________________________________________________ insults.
16. She rarely wears jeans. USED
She ______________________________________________________________________________ jeans.
17. He hasn’t been to school for four days. ABSENT
He __________________________________________________________________ school for four days.
18. She keeps interrupting every conversation I have. BREAKING
She ______________________________________________________________ every conversation I have.
19. Most boys are good at math. BRILLIANT
Most boys _________________________________________________________________________ math.
20. Mini skirts are fashionable this year. ARE
Mini skirts _____________________________________________________________________ this year.
21. I know that blonde little girl. ACQUAINTED
I ___________________________________________________________________ that blonde little girl.
Exercise 3: Reported Speech.

1. “Why didn’t I get a computer before? “ thought the office manager.
The office manager wondered………………………………….………………………………………………
2. “ You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said William.
William accused…………………………………..……………………………………………………………
3. “ You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Magaret.
Magaret accused ……………………………..…………………………………………………………………
4. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth,” said John.
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John advised………………………………….…………………………………………………………………
5. Helen wanted to know the name of Shirley’s hairdresser’s.
Helen said, “Shirley, where…………………………….……………………………………………………?”
6. Why don’t you meet to discuss the pay offer?
I suggest you …………………………………………………..………………………………………………
7. “How old is your little boy?” said the nurse to Mrs Bingley.
The nurse asked Mrs Bingley…………………………..………………………………………………………
8. “ Never borrow money from friends” my father said.
My father told me………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. “Where is the station car-park?” Mrs Smith asked
Mrs. Smith asked……………………………………………….………………………………………………
10. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anna,” Henray said.
Henry suggested……………………………..…………………………………………………………………
11. You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly.
She congratulated ...............................................................................................................................................
12. ‘I’m sorry I didn’t ring you to say I’d be late.’
He apologised .....................................................................................................................................................
13. ‘I never told anyone about your scheme,’ he said.
He denied ...........................................................................................................................................................
14. ‘If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team.’ said the
manager.
The manager threatened ......................................................................................................................................
15. The doctor advised me to rest.
The doctor suggested ..........................................................................................................................................
16. He told me my request was unreasonable.
He said, “You can hardly ...................................................................................................................................
17. He warned them against using the mountain road.
“I wouldn’t ..........................................................................................................................................................
18. “I admit that I forgot to turn on the alarm system,” said Robert.
Robert confessed to ……………………………….............................................................................................
Exercise 4: Conditional Sentences.

1. Susan felt sick because she ate four cream cakes.
If Susan…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Maria did not apply for the job in the library and regrets now.
Maria wishes…………………………………..………………………………………………………………
3. Without his treatment, the patient would have died.
If he ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
I wish………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
5. The accident happed because the train driver ignored a warning light.
If the train driver…………………………………………..……………………………………………………
6. We got lost because we did not have a map.
If we……………………………………………………….……………………………………………………
7. He was sorry he had not said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Mrs. Taylor does not like living in such a small house.
Mrs. Taylor wishes………………………………………….…………………………………………………
9. Mr. Mills lost his job because he was late every day.
If Mr. Mills…………………………………………………………….………………………………………
10. In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift.
Should ................................................................................................................................................................
11. It was his own fault that he lost the job. He was late for work every morning.
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If ........................................................................................................................................................................
12. If you should get caught doing this. You will go to prison.
Were ..................................................................................................................................................................
13. If we don’t hear from you within seven days, the order will be cancelled.
Unless ...............................................................................................................................................................
14. If you didn’t contribute generously, we couldn’t continue our work.
But for ................................................................................................................................................................
15. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed.
But for ................................................................................................................................................................
16. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
The students regretted not .................................................................................................................................
17. If you missed the programme you can’t really judge.
Unless ................................................................................................................................................................
Robert now wishes ............................................................................................................................................
19. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs are .....................................................................................................................................................
20. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his ..........................................................................................................................................................
21. She is now leading a normal life as a result of all the support she received from social workers.
If she ..................................................................................................................................................................
22. If I have plenty of warning, I’ll willingly baby-sit for you.
Provided you .....................................................................................................................................................
23. I was exasperated when the appointment was cancelled once again.
Imagine ..............................................................................................................................................................
24. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not ..........................................................................................................................................................
25. If Cathy hadn’t been so mean, we’d have had a really good time.
But .....................................................................................................................................................................
26. I can’t imagine myself ever singing in public.
I would .............................................................................................................................................................
27. I wish I’d paid more attention to his warnings.
I regret ................................................................................................................................................................
28. It is a shame he had to leave before the end of the show.
I wish ..................................................................................................................................................................
29. Your car might break down on the rough mountain road, so take plenty of spare parts.
In case…………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
Exercise 5: Passive Voice or active voice

Complete the second sentence so that it stays the same meaning as the first one.
1. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview.
I must……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………
2. He is said to have been in the French Foreign Legion.
People………………………………………………………………….………………………………………
3. The keepers feed the lions at 3p.m every day.
The lions………………………………………………………………………………………………………
All the switches must……………………………………………..……………………………………………
5. The police made the youth empty his pockets.
The youth…………………………………………..…………………………………………………………
6. People say that the president wanted to be a film star.
The president is .................................................................................................................................................
7. It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle.
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He ......................................................................................................................................................................
8. The thinking is that he has been targeted to succeed the president.
He is ..................................................................................................................................................................
9. They never made us do anything we didn’t want to do.
We ....................................................................................................................................................................
10. Nothing was done about it.
Nobody ............................................................................................................................................................
11. We couldn’t make the machine work.
The machine .....................................................................................................................................................
12. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
The house .........................................................................................................................................................
13. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
He ......................................................................................................................................................................
14. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
The edge of the shore ........................................................................................................................................
15. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.
Get ......................................................................................................................................................................
16. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They are ............................................................................................................................................................
17. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
Precious .............................................................................................................................................................
18. The government shouldn’t let this situation get worse.
This state ...........................................................................................................................................................
19. The completion of the work was scheduled for last week.
The work was to ...............................................................................................................................................
21. Most newsagents these days have ice-cream available all summer.
Ice-cream can .....................................................................................................................................................
22. I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they resprayed it.
I had ...................................................................................................................................................................
23. The collision didn’t damage my car much.
Not a great ........................................................................................................................................................
24. The critics were very impressed by her performance.
Her performance made ......................................................................................................................................
25. I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that.
Many’s ..............................................................................................................................................................
26. The manager wrote a long ungrammatical report.
The report ............................................................................................................................................................
27. Edward eventually organised himself and started work.
Edward eventually got his ………………………………..................................................................................
28. The government have been reviewing their immigration policy for some time.
The government’s ..............................................................................................................................................
They ....................................................................................................................................................................
30. His behaviour is beginning to annoy me more and more.
I am beggining to ................................................................................................................................................
31. It is impossible to accept your explanation without a thorough investigation.
Your explanation .............................................................................................................................................
EXERCISE 6: It is + adj ….
1. Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground.
It is impossible………………………………………………..………………………………………………
2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
It is difficult……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. It is pointless to have that old typewrites repaired.
That old typewriter is not…………………………………..…………………………………………………
4. It is hardly likely that he took poison.
He is ...................................................................................................................................................................
5. It’s difficult to answer her question adequately.
Hers is ..............................................................................................................................................................
6. If we wait long enough we’ll get what we want.
It’s just .............................................................................................................................................................
7. Trudy was quite relieved when she found out the truth.
It was something ...............................................................................................................................................
8. Didn’t you realise that he was only pretending?
Didn’t it ...........................................................................................................................................................?
9. They’ll soon find out what she’s been doing.
It won’t .............................................................................................................................................................
10. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.
It is at ................................................................................................................................................................
11. This device has the capacity to detect potential engine failure.
It .........................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 7: Clauses
1. This furniture is so old that it is not worth keeping.
This is………………………………………………………………….………………………………………
2. The bread is so steal we can’t eat it.
The bread is not………………………………………..………………………………………………………
3. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
In spite …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
Although………………………………………………………...………………………………………………
5. The bridge was so low the bus couldn’t do under it.
It was…………………………………………………………..………………………………………………
6. That was a silly thing to say!
What………………………………………………………………………………….………………………
7. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem.
However ...........................................................................................................................................................
8. He managed to complete the sculpture although his eyesight was failing.
Despite ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
Despite ................................................................................................................................................................
10. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
Friendly .............................................................................................................................................................
11. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
Tired ...................................................................................................................................................................
12. My slow progress was due to bad teaching.
As a result ..........................................................................................................................................................
13. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race.
One runner was so ............................................................................................................................................
14. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
Busy ...................................................................................................................................................................
15. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
Although rain .....................................................................................................................................................
16. Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer.
So long as the examiner ......................................................................................................................................
17. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
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No matter ..........................................................................................................................................................
18. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
Despite her .........................................................................................................................................................
19. Their dog was so fierced that nobody would visit them.
They had .........................................................................................................................................................
20. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
Much ...................................................................................................................................................................
21. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn’t be repaired.
The house was too ............................................................................................................................................
22. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
Despite his ........................................................................................................................................................
23. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door.
Try ......................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 8: Inversion
1. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.
Only by ............................................................................................................................................................
2. This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun.
Never ................................................................................................................................................................
3. The manager is not to be disturbed.
On no account ..................................................................................................................................................
4. I write to him almost everyday.
Hardly .............................................................................................................................................................
5. I only recognised him when he came into the light.
Not until ...........................................................................................................................................................
6. There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well.
In few other books .............................................................................................................................................
7. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
At no time ..........................................................................................................................................................
8. The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries.
Only when ........................................................................................................................................................
9. He insisted on a full apology.
Nothing but .......................................................................................................................................................
10. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
Only after a .......................................................................................................................................................
11. It was only when I left home that I realised how much my father meant to me.
Not until ............................................................................................................................................................
12. I didn’t realise who he was until later.
Only later ..........................................................................................................................................................
13. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did.
Against ..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 9: Comparision
1. No situation is more depressing than being unemployed.
Being ................................................................................................................................................................
2. We should spend as little money as possible.
The less .............................................................................................................................................................
3. Nobody in the world can run as fast as Fleetfoot.
Fleetfoot ..........................................................................................................................................................
4. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
It was not so .....................................................................................................................................................
5. I have never seen such beautiful pictures before.
These pictures ....................................................................................................................................................
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6. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
He is not so ........................................................................................................................................................
7. Customs officials are stopping more travellers than usual this week.
An increased ......................................................................................................................................................
She is a ...............................................................................................................................................................
9. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.
The average .........................................................................................................................................................
10. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
I can barely ........................................................................................................................................................
11. They were just as good as we had expected.
They certainly lived ...........................................................................................................................................
12. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
The ....................................................................................................................................................................
13. If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him.
He is the most ....................................................................................................................................................
14. As I listened to the music on repeated occasions, my request for the composer increased.
The more ..........................................................................................................................................................
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The snow………………………………………………………………
2. I didn’t arrived in time to see him.
I wasn’t early………………………………………………………….
I apologise……………………………………………………………..
4. She didn’t hurry, so she missed the train.
If……………………………………………………………………….
5. Barbara is the best tennis-player in the club.
No one…………………………………………………………………
It’s……………………………………………………………………..
The furniture was too………………………………………………….
8. The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money.
The bank manager……………………………………………………..
9. Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen.
Tom has………………………………………………………………..
10. She had never been so unhappy before.
She was unhappier……………………………………………………..
It was too……………………………………………………………...
“Please………………………………………………………………...
The date……………………………………………………………….
We are going ………………………………………………………….
15. The bus take s longer than the train.
The train……………………………………………………………….
It is……………………………………………………………………..
17. Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class.
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Maria wishes…………………………………………………………..
I’ll……………………………………………………………………...
In……………………………………………………………………….
If my husband…………………………………………………………..
21. “I don’t think John will come”, said Bill
Bill doubted……………………………………………………………..
Our dog………………………………………………………………….
The fog prevented……………………………………………………….
In spite…………………………………………………………………..
25. The cake was so hard so I couldn’t cat it.
It was…………………………………………………………………….
If it hadn’t………………………………………………………………..
My mother………………………………………………………………...
Do you happen……………………………………………………………
He didn’t………………………………………………………………….
30. Mary rang hours and hourd ago.
It’s hours………………………………………………………………….
I wish……………………………………………………………………..
32. She asked Michael how she liked her new dress.
“How……………………………………………………………………..
33. A train leaves at 8 o’clock every morning.
There is…………………………………………………………………..
It…………………………………………………………………………
35. I would like you t help me to put the chairs away.
Do you mind…………………………………………………………….
Unless……………………………………………………………………
He’d rather………………………………………………………………
38. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
The water was not.....................................................................................
She............................................................................................................
40. You must see the manager tomorrow morning.
You’ve.......................................................................................................
41. There was never any answers when we rang.
Every.........................................................................................................
Don’t call..................................................................................................
Which........................................................................................................
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She thought Rome.....................................................................................
So..............................................................................................................
All the prisoners........................................................................................
47. I’ve warned you not go to near that dog.
I’ve warned you about..............................................................................
I’d rather....................................................................................................
49. Why don’t asked her yourself?
I suggest.....................................................................................................
50. An up-to-date visa is necessary for Andorra.
You’ll.........................................................................................................
* Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed
before it.
Example: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
Answer: It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.

 The snow ............................................................................................
2. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.
 I wasn’t early ....................................................................................
 I apologize .........................................................................................
4. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.
 If ........................................................................................................
5. Janet is the best tennis- player in the club.
 No one ................................................................................................
 It’s .......................................................................................................
 The furniture was too ..........................................................................
8. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
 The bank manger ...............................................................................
9. He learned to drive when he was 18.
 He has ................................................................................................
10. She had never been unhappy before.
 She was unhappier .............................................................................
 It was too ............................................................................................
 “ Please ..............................................................................................
 The date .............................................................................................
 We are going ......................................................................................
15. The bus takes longer than the train.
 The train .............................................................................................
 It’s .......................................................................................................
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17. Maria says she’ll like to have been put in a high class.
 Maria wishes ......................................................................................
 I’ll .......................................................................................................
 In ........................................................................................................
 If my husband .....................................................................................
21. “I don’t think John will come,” said Bill.
 Bill doubted .........................................................................................
 Our dog ..............................................................................................
 The fog prevented ..............................................................................
 In spite ................................................................................................
25. The cake was so hard that I could not eat it.
 It was ..................................................................................................
 If it hadn’t ..........................................................................................
 My mother ..........................................................................................
 Do you happen ...................................................................................
 He didn’t .............................................................................................
30. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
 It’s hours .............................................................................................
 I wish ..................................................................................................
32. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
 “How....................................................................................................
33. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning.
 There is ..............................................................................................
 It .........................................................................................................
35. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
 Do you mind .......................................................................................
Unless ................................................................................................
 He’d rather ..........................................................................................
38. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
 The water was not ..............................................................................
 She .....................................................................................................
40. You must see the manger tomorrow morning.
 You’ve ................................................................................................
41. There was never any answer when we rang.
 Every ..................................................................................................
 Don’t call .............................................................................................
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 “Which ................................................................................................
 She thought Rome .............................................................................
So ........................................................................................................
 All the prisoners ..................................................................................
47. I’ve warned you not to go near that dog.
 I’ve warned you about ........................................................................
 I’d rather .............................................................................................
49. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
 I suggest .............................................................................................
50. An up- to- dated visa is necessary for Andorra.
 You’ll ...................................................................................................
51. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry?” said John
 John suggested ..................................................................................
52. Although both his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
 Despite his ........................................................................................
 This is the 1st time ..............................................................................
54. After fighting the fire for twelve hours the firemen succeeded in putting it out.
 The firemen managed ........................................................................
 Plans ..................................................................................................
56. In Stratford-on-Avon we saw Shakespeare’s birth place.
 We saw the house .............................................................................
57. It is not necessary for you to finish by Saturday.
 You ....................................................................................................
58. “How many survivors are there? Asked the journalist.
 The journalist wanted to know ...........................................................
59. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
 The meat was ....................................................................................
60. It is essential that Professor Van Heeling be met at the airport.
 Professor Van Heeling .......................................................................
61. You can’t visit the United States unless you get visa.
 If you ...................................................................................................
62. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Peter.
 Peter asked if .....................................................................................
 She has ..............................................................................................
 I don’t know ........................................................................................
65. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
 My French friend ................................................................................
 The owner ..........................................................................................
 If we ....................................................................................................
68. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
 The sea was too .................................................................................
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69. What a pity you failed your driving test.
 I wish ..................................................................................................
70. The mechanic served my car last week.
 I ..........................................................................................................
71. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
 Traveling............ ................................................................................
72. He could not afford to buy the car.
 The car ...............................................................................................
73. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
 He suggested .....................................................................................
 In spite ................................................................................................
75. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
 He objected ........................................................................................
76. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.
 I wish ..................................................................................................
77. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week.
 The streets .........................................................................................
 Apples are not ....................................................................................
79. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
 You’d ..................................................................................................
80. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
 It is such .............................................................................................
81. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.
 John could hardly ..............................................................................
82. Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house.
 We can only get ..................................................................................
83. I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here is the key.
 You can’t ............................................................................................
84. He prefers golf to tennis.
 He’d rather .....................................................................................
85. He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Molly to his party.
 He wishes ..........................................................................................
86. “Bring your swimming things incase it’s sunny”.
 He told ..............................................................................................
87. There’s no need for you to talk so loudly.
 You don’t ...........................................................................................
88. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
 The last time .....................................................................................
89. No one has signed this cheque.
 This cheque ......................................................................................
90. Time will be 18 next week.
 It’s Tim’s ............................................................................................
91. Unless he phones immediately he won’t get any information.
 If ........................................................................................................
92. How long is this since they bought the house?
 When .................................................................................................
93. He couldn’t repair the broken vase.
 The ....................................................................................................
94. The garden still needs digging.
 The garden hasn’t ..............................................................................
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95. Have you got a cheaper carpet than this?
 Is this ..................................................................................................
96. I can’t get my feet into these shoes.
 These shoes .......................................................................................
97. I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
 I’m looking ..........................................................................................
98. “Keep away from this area,” said the security guard, when we approached the fence.
 The security guard told .......................................................................
 It’s ......................................................................................................
100. This pudding can be cooked in its tin.
 You don’t ...........................................................................................
101. “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager.
 The office manager wondered ...........................................................
102. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth” said John.
 John advised Elizabeth ......................................................................
103. I started work for the company a year ago.
 I’ve been ............................................................................................
104. Susan felt sick, because she ate four cream cakes.
 If Susan .............................................................................................
105. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview.
 I must ................................................................................................
106. “You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said William.
 William accused .................................................................................
107. Because of the rough sea, the ferry could sail.
 The rough sea ...................................................................................
108. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
 Don’t ...................................................................................................
109. Roses can’t possible grow in such poor ground.
 It is impossible ...................................................................................
110. Your car might break down on the rough mountain road, so take plenty of spare parts.
 In case ...............................................................................................
111. “You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Margaret.
 Margaret accused .............................................................................
112. It is one hundred years since the birth of D.H. Lawrence, the famous novelist.
 D.H. Lawrence ...................................................................................
113. John Speck failed to find the source of the Nile River.
 John Speck didn’t succeed .................................................................
114. Maria didn’t apply for a job in the library and regrets it now.
 Maria wishes ......................................................................................
115. Helen wanted to know the name of Shirley’s hairdresser’s.
 Helen said, “Shirley, where ...............................................................
116. This furniture is so old that it’s not worth keeping.
 This is .................................................................................................
117. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
 It’s ......................................................................................................
118. Why don’t you meet to discuss the pay offer?
 I suggest .............................................................................................
119. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
 If he ....................................................................................................
120. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam
 In spite ................................................................................................
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121. He is said to have been in the French Foreign Legion.
 People ................................................................................................
122. “How old is your little boy?” said the nurse to Mrs. Bindley.
 The nurse asked Mrs. Bindley ............................................................
123. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.
 It can’t .................................................................................................
124. How long have Catherine and Harry been engaged?
 When ..................................................................................................
125. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
 Although ...........................................................................................
126. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
 I wish ..................................................................................................
127. The bread is so stale we can’t eat it.
 The bread isn’t ..................................................................................
128. Who does this bag belong to?
 Whose ................................................................................................
129. “Never borrow money from friends,” my father said.
 My father told me ................................................................................
130. The accident happened because the train driver ignored a warning light.
 If the train driver .................................................................................
131. The keepers feed the lions at 3.00 p.m everyday.
 The lions ............................................................................................
132. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
 If we ...................................................................................................
133. “Where is the station car- park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
 Mrs. Smith asked ...............................................................................
 I would rather .....................................................................................
135. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
 He regretted .......................................................................................
136. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired.
 That old typewriter is not ...................................................................
137. The bridge was so low the bus couldn’t go under it.
 It was .................................................................................................
 I haven’t ..............................................................................................
 What ...................................................................................................
140. We’ve run out of tea.
 There ..................................................................................................
141. Philippa asked Oliver if she could remember where she had put the camera.
 Philippa said, “Oliver, .......................................................................
142. It is a six- hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes ...............................................................................................
143. Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop.
 All the switches ...................................................................................
 Alan ....................................................................................................
145. Mrs. Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house.
 Mrs. Taylor wishes .............................................................................
146. Mr. Mills lost his job because he was late everyday.
 If Mr. Mills ...........................................................................................
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147. James spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract.
 James didn’t .......................................................................................
148. They traveled across India, and then flew on to Japan.
 After ..................................................................................................
149. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anna.” Henry said.
 Henry suggested ................................................................................
150. The heat was such that I nearly fainted.
 It was ..................................................................................................
151. I’m going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.
 I’m really looking ................................................................................
152. I thought it would be better than that.
 It’s not ................................................................................................
153. My brother and I both went to that school.
 I went to that school and so ................................................................
154. No one has ever discussed that question.
 That question ......................................................................................
155. I often get up early.
 I am used ............................................................................................
156. I am sorry I interrupted your dinner.
 I apologize ..........................................................................................
157. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him.
 He .......................................................................................................
158. When did you start working here?
 How long ............................................................................................
159. The children should be in bed by now.
 It’s time ..............................................................................................
160. How old do you think this house?
 When do you think ..............................................................................
161. “You stole the jewels” the inspector said to him.
 The inspector accused .......................................................................
162. If it doesn’t rain soon, millions of pound’s worth of crops will be lost.
 Unless ..............................................................................................
163. “Don’t move or I’ll shoot” the bank robber said to the clerk.
 The bank robber threatened .............................................................
164. The drama critic of the “Daily News” regards the new plays as a major breakthrough.
 According to .......................................................................................
165. Although the team played well, they lost.
 Despite .............................................................................................
166. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
 Galileo is regarded ..........................................................................
167. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday.
 Only by .............................................................................................
168. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
 He is a ...............................................................................................
169. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
 If I .......................................................................................................
170. “I don’t love you any more” said Eric to his girlfriend.
 Eric told his girlfriend that ...................................................................
171. “I must see the manager” he cried.
 He insisted ..........................................................................................
172. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings.
 Arthur apologized ...............................................................................
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173. I had better get back to work.
 It’s .......................................................................................................
174. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
 It .........................................................................................................
175. The noise next door didn’t stop until after midnight.
 It was not ...........................................................................................
176. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired.
 The car was too .................................................................................
177. He never has enough money.
 He’s always ........................................................................................
178. Yogurt is supposed to be good for you.
 Yogurt is supposed to do ...................................................................
179. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.
 Despite ...............................................................................................
180. My father speaks very little English.
 My father speaks hardly .....................................................................
181. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
 He denied .........................................................................................
182. I’m sorry now that I didn’t ask her to stay.
 Now I wish .........................................................................................
183. They couldn’t trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
 The source ........................................................................................
184. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
 Whenever .........................................................................................
185. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
 Isn’t there .........................................................................................
186. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
 At no time ...........................................................................................
187. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
 Never in ............................................................................................
188. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
 Does your aunt ...................................................................................
189. Their dog was so fierce that no body would visit them.
 They had ...........................................................................................
190. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
 I can barely .........................................................................................
191. He insisted on a full apologize.
 Nothing but .........................................................................................
192. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
 The moment .......................................................................................
193. The doctor advised me to rest.
 The doctor suggested .........................................................................
194. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
 Only after a .........................................................................................
 They are .............................................................................................
196. They were just as good as we had expected.
 They certainly lived ............................................................................
197. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
 Much .................................................................................................
198. Would you mind not smoking in here?
 I’d rather ............................................................................................
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199. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door.
 Try .....................................................................................................
200. The critics were very impressed by her performance.
 Her performance made ......................................................................
201. When are the council going to do something about the city’s traffic problems?
 It’s high time something ..................................................................
202. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
 Only later ........................................................................................
203. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
 There has ..........................................................................................
204. It won’t make any difference if it rains because we’ll still go.
 We’ll still go .......................................................................................
205. We left quietly, sot that we wouldn’t disturb the children.
 So as ..... ...........................................................................................
206. I would do anything for you.
 There is ..............................................................................................
207. Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date.
 If you had told me ..............................................................................
208. He remembered, and so did she.
 He didn’t ..........................................................................................
209. “Let’s go for a walk in the park,” said Andrew.
 Andrew suggested that ...................................................................
210. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
 He broke ..........................................................................................
211. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.
 Elizabeth ..........................................................................................
212. I’m sure he didn’t know that his brother was seriously ill.
 He couldn’t possibly ..........................................................................
213. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
 I .........................................................................................................
214. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
 She left the room ...............................................................................
215. The result of the match was never in doubt.
 At no time ..........................................................................................
216. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
 This will be the first time ....................................................................
217. I apply for the job but was turned down.
 My .....................................................................................................
218. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
 The Prime Minister had no ................................................................
219. He said, “I wish I knew the answer”.
 He said that ........................................................................................
220. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.
 Not until ..............................................................................................
221. I don’t know the 1st thing about aeronautics.
 I’m ......................................................................................................
222. The student’s riotous behavior should have been severely punished.
 The student deserved .......................................................................
223. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
 Never ..................................................................................................
224. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgot by next term.
 In all.....................................................................................................
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225. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boyfriend.
 Ann pleaded .......................................................................................
226. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
 Although .............................................................................................
227. She is proud of being such a good cook.
 She prides ........................................................................................
228. My protests were ignored.
 Nobody .............................................................................................
229. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
 I’m sure he didn’t ................................................................................
230. We only dispatch goods after receiving the money.
 Only after the money...........................................................................
231. You pay $20 a month for a period of one year.
 You pay in twelve successive .............................................................
232. We’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
 Once ...................................................................................................
 He ......................................................................................................
234. The truth only came out on the publication of the general personal diaries.
 Only when ..........................................................................................
235. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
 The edge of the shore ........................................................................
236. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
 Although .............................................................................................
237. We’d prefer you not to smoke.
 We’d rather ........................................................................................
238. You really should be able to dress yourself by now.
 It’s high time ......................................................................................
239. Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer.
 So long as the examiner ....................................................................
240. Without his help we would all have died.
 If it .....................................................................................................
241. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
 Not until ............................................................................................
242. May I borrow your pen?
 Would you mind ...............................................................................
243. “I’d take a taxi if I were you,” said Peter.
 Peter suggested .................................................................................
244. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
 My boyfriend ....................................................................................
245. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
 No matter ........................................................................................
246. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.
 Get ...................................................................................................
247. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
 Despite .............................................................................................
248. It’s such a pity your sister can’t come as well.
 If only ..................................................................................................
249. The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months.
 It looked ..............................................................................................
250. These machines have put an end to queuing.
 Before these .......................................................................................
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251. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film.
 He was too ........................................................................................
252. Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive.
 Norman’s house may .........................................................................
253. Everyone heard about the accident before I did.
 I was the .............................................................................................
254. “If you must go out tonight, at least finish your homework first!” said Sarah’s father.
 Sarah’s father .....................................................................................
255. The instructions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder.
 The soup powder ................................................................................
256. Many people were severely critical of the proposals for the new motorway.
 There was ...........................................................................................
257. For a teacher of her experience and ability, discipline was not a problem.
 For such .............................................................................................
258. There was no precedent for the King’s resignation.
 Never .................................................................................................
259. The police were informed of the identity of the murdered man.
 The identity ........................................................................................
260. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
 It is a mystery ....................................................................................
261. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee.
 Swearing at the referee earned ........................................................
262. Although he was not guilty, they executed him.
 In spite of ..........................................................................................
263. People who haven’t been abroad shouldn’t criticize foreign customs.
No body who ....................................................................................
264. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
 Only by ..............................................................................................
265. If he hadn’t insisted on kissing everyone goodbye she would have caught the train.
 If it hadn’t ...........................................................................................
266. The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty.
 Throughout ........................................................................................
267. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
 It .........................................................................................................
268. I do not enjoy cooking for five hungry children.
 Cooking ..............................................................................................
269. My parents find fault with everything I do.
 No matter ...........................................................................................
270. I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter from Edward.
 I have ................................................................................................
271. Simon had not expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
 The operation left ..............................................................................
272. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $ 10,000he was able to buy the house he wanted.
 Had his ..........................................................................................
273. They were unable to finish their game of tennis because of a heavy shower.
 A heavy shower ..............................................................................
274. I didn’t realize he was your brother until I saw the photograph.
 It was only .......................................................................................
275. I haven’t been to see them for over a year.
 It .......................................................................................................
276. The president is the statesman I admire most of all.
 There is .............................................................................................
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277. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings?
 Don’t you get fed ..............................................................................
278. It certainly wasn’t me who took your car! Said bob.
 Bob denied .......................................................................................
279. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
 Nobody .............................................................................................
280. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
 The students regretted not ................................................................
281. If you miss the program you can’t really judge.
 Unless ................................................................................................
282. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.
 It is .....................................................................................................
 However ............................................................................................
284. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
 It was not so ......................................................................................
285. I write to him almost every day.
 Hardly ................................................................................................
286. Mary told the police about the burglary.
 Mary reported .....................................................................................
287. I never intended to go to the meeting.
 I never had .........................................................................................
288. He just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
 No sooner ...........................................................................................
289. “Why didn’t you report the incident to the police last week?” the officer asked the frightened witness.
 The officer wanted to know ................................................................
290. The president visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
 So many ............................................................................................
291. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1660s.
 The destruction ...................................................................................
292. He hasn’t been back to his hometown over 20 years now.
 It is ......................................................................................................
293. Traveling by plane is much more expensive than traveling by train.
 Traveling by train ................................................................................
294. I would love to be rich and famous.
 If only ..................................................................................................
295. It took a long time for them to decide to get married.
 They ...................................................................................................
296. “Is it, or it is not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?” the managing director asked the
accountant.
 The managing director wanted ........................................................
297. There is a large restaurant in the art- gallery.
 The art- gallery...................................................................................
298. Getting to the art- gallery is easy.
 It is ....................................................................................................
299. Tickets can be booked over the phone.
 You ...................................................................................................
 If ......................................................................................................
301. Our team has scored more than ten goals in this season.
 More than ten goals ........................................................................
302. My friend and I are the same height.
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 I am ..................................................................................................
303. They are building a new stadium here.
 A new stadium ................................................................................
304. I’m sorry I can’t swim.
 I wish ................................................................................................
305. I’m really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
 I really wish .......................................................................................
306. The town was nearer than we thought.
 The town wasn’t as .........................................................................
307. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
 It will be.............................................................................................
308. We spent five hours getting to London.
 It .......................................................................................................
309. John outran the other in the race.
 John was ..........................................................................................
310. Our house is going to be painted by a firm.
 We ....................................................................................................
311. She can’t have any more children because of her age.
 She is ................................................................................................
312. It’s not necessary to shout.
 You ....................................................................................................
313. The patient recovered faster than expected.
 The patient made ...............................................................................
314. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.
 The play .............................................................................................
315. “ Where is the nearest tube?” she asked.
 She enquired .....................................................................................
316. Their chances of success are small.
 It is .....................................................................................................
317. “ Whatever you see in the cupboard, don’t touch it” they said.
 They warned me ................................................................................
318. Though he may drive carefully, there is still a danger of accident in a fog so dense.
 However .............................................................................................
319. The lights failed the moment they began work.
 Hardly .................................................................................................
320. He was unable to make both ends meet though he worked very hard.
 Hard working ......................................................................................
321. He couldn’t afford to buy the car.
 The car ...............................................................................................
322. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
 You’d ..................................................................................................
323. “ Keep away from this area!”
 The man told ......................................................................................
324. “ Do you know where my tennis racket is, Mum?”
 She asked ..........................................................................................
325. You must not smoke in here.
 Smoking .............................................................................................
326. It’s a good idea to take the train.
 You’d ..................................................................................................
327. It took us three hours to open the door.
 We spent ............................................................................................
328. I didn’t know the answer because I hadn’t read the book.
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 If I ......................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1: TRANSFORMATION He locked the gate …………………….. escaping.

19. They did not like to pay extra taxes. objected
1. They published this book in England. came They …………………………. extra taxes.
This book ……………. England. 20. The day was so nice that we went on a picnic.
2.- Can you understand what this paper means? sense such
Can you …………………………… this paper? It was ………………………. that we went on a picnic.
3.- It wasn’t necessary to meet me at the airport 21. The only person I didn’t see was Jane. except
yesterday. needn’t I …………………………………………….. Jane.
You ……………………… me at the airport yesterday. 22. She decided to visit her friend and tell her the news.
4-It was unkind of you to talk to her like that. not drop
You ……………………………… to her like that. She decided to ………………… her friend and tell her the
5.-I saw the film although I strongly dislike thrillers. news.
spite 23. They worked very little last week. hardly
I saw the film in …………………… of thrillers. They ………… ….at all last week.
6.-It’s not possible to play tennis because of the rain. 24. We have to reduce our expenses. cut
makes We have to …………………………….. our expenses.
The rain ………………………………. to play tennis. 25. “Can you please explain this to me?” she asked the
7.-I’ve never tasted such good food before. ever teacher. if
It is the ………………….. tasted. She asked the teacher ………………………… to her.
8.-Do your parents allow you to watch TV late at night? 26. Perhaps he’s working late. may
let He ………………………………………. late.
Do your parents ……………………. TV late at night? 27. Nobody ever told me about it. never
9.-”Did you write a note for Anna?” I asked my mother. I ………………………………………………. about it.
she 28. “I’ll pick him up from the airport,” she said. offered
I asked my mother …………………. a note for Anna. She …………………….. from the airport.
10.-He gave me the money first, and then he left. after 29. I was so shocked that I couldn’t react. wasn’t
He left …………………………………….. the money. I ………………………………………… react.
11.I don’t find it difficult to get up early any more. used 30. People say Greek is a difficult language to learn.
I ………………………………………. up early. said
12. Mr Jones needn’t go if he doesn’t want to. obliged Greek ……………. difficult language to learn.
Mr Jones ……………… ….if he doesn’t want to. 31. The police have investigated the crime. by
13 He really likes correcting her English. The crime ………………………………… the police.
pleasure 32. Without your help, I would never have managed.
He ……………………….. correcting her English. you
14. It’s not necessary to take a lot of luggage when If …………………. , I would never have managed.
going on holiday. much 33. The manager made the employees stay late. made
You ………………… luggage when going on holiday. The employees … ……………… by the manager.
15. Perhaps he hasn’t received the doctor’s results yet. 34. He knows everything about flowers. expert
may He ……………………………… flowers.
He …………………….. the doctor’s results yet. 35. If you are not old enough you cannot watch certain
16. All I want you to do is to look after my dog. care films. age
All I want you to do is to ………………….. my dog. If you ……………….. you cannot watch certain films.
17. She was not certain about the trip. decide 36. I regret that I gave him the money.lent
She …………………………….. about the trip. If only ………………………………. him the money.
18. He locked the gate so that the dog wouldn’t escape. 37. It was such a boring movie that we left. so
prevent The movie ……………………………….. that we left.
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38. People say that the pyramids are worth visiting. 58. I advised him to stop smoking. suggested
supposed I …………………………….. stop smoking.
The pyramids …………………………. worth visiting. 59. They are going to do up my room. have
39. John cannot possibly borrow the car tonight. I’m going ……………………………. decorated.
question 60. Jane doesn’t often see Mike. seldom
It’s ………………… for John to borrow the car tonight. Jane ……………………………. Mike.
40. Could I continue what I was doing? get 61. I can understand this quite well. easy
Could I …………………………… what I was doing? It’s ………………………………….. understand this.
41. Mary is slower at doing things than Jill. fast 62. My mother doesn’t like us to stay out late.
Mary is ……………………….. Jill at doing things. approve
42. I can’t make up my mind about the colour. My mother doesn’t ………………………… out late.
decide 63. Mary is employed by IBM, isn’t she? works
I …………………………………….. the colour. Mary ……………………………………… she?
43. There are times when you have to do things by 64. They could not understand what she said.
yourself. own difficulty
There are times when you have to do things ………………. They ………………………………. what she said.
44. Everybody has left the building. one 65. Pat says she’s going to stop smoking next week.
There’s …………… …. the building. give
45. You were late, so you missed the match. Pat says she’s … going to give up… smoking next week.
wouldn’t 66. There is no sugar left. run
If you hadn’t …………………….. missed the match. We have ………………………………. sugar.
46. I am sorry I forgot your birthday. wish 67. ‘New World’ Advertising is considering your
I ………………………………………. your birthday. application. is
47. The burglar managed to escape without Your application ……………………. ’New World’
punishment. Advertising.
get 68. The shelf was so high that he couldn’t reach it.
The burglar managed to ……………. punishment. enough
48. He failed the test because he did not study enough. The shelf was not ………………… reach.
attributed 69. I’ve never seen such a bad film. ever
His failure in the test ………….. not studying enough. It’s the …………………….. seen.
49. I wonder if you can lend me something to wear 70. “Don’t open it!” he said. warned
tonight. mind He ………………………….. open it.
Would ………………….. something to wear tonight? 71. She has never told me lies before. first
50. We can’t decide where to go on holidays. decision It’s …………………………………….. told me lies.
We can’t ……………………. where to go on holidays. 72. “I didn’t start the fire!” he said. denied
51. Can you take me to the station by car? give He ………………………… the fire.
Can you …………………………………. to the station? 73. Study hard because you may write a test tomorrow.
52 You will miss the bus if you don’t hurry up. unless case
53. It is likely that they have already left. may Study hard ……………….. a test tomorrow.
They …………………….. left. 74. I’m sure he took the cheque-book with him. must
54. How much is the bus fare from London to He ……………………….. the cheque-book with him.
Cambridge? cost 75. What a pity! don’t know how to dance. wish
How much ………………. from London to Cambridge by I ……………………………. how to dance.
bus? 76. We would rather stop than continue in this manner.
55. Sally has not come to school because she has been prefer
sick. absent We ………………….. than to continue in this manner.
Sally ………………. school because she has been sick. 77. Mother told Tom that he had to go to bed early.
56. It is often difficult to find an answer to a problem. must
solution ‘You to …………………bed early,’ Mother told Tom.
Finding ………………… a problem is often difficult. 78. I last saw her at the end of May. since
57. I was lucky you let me stay with you for the night. I ……………………………………….the end of May.
put 79. I’ll never be able to persuade her to agree with the
I was lucky you …………………………. for the night. idea. bring
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I’ll never ………………………………… to the idea. impossible
80. She could not understand how they were related. You’ll find it .......................................... that watch for less
connection than £500.
She could not understand …………………… to her. 100. I don’t want to eat this now. rather
81. I don’t think I can afford to buy this dress. I.................................................. eat this now.
have 101. ‘Shall I turn on the light?’ Sue asked Jill. wanted
I don’t think I ………………. money to buy this dress. Sue asked Jill .................................... the light turned on.
82. He is helping his mother so that they can finish 102. Mother walked in quietly so as to avoid waking the
quickly. order baby. order
He is helping his mother ……………….. quickly. Mother walked in quietly..................................the baby.
83. I found my old diary by chance. came 103. It’s possible that she didn’t understand what I had
I ………….. my old diary by chance. said. might
84. He was very rude when he spoke to the old man. She ..................................................what I had said.
politely 104. I couldn’t concentrate fully because of the loud
He …………………………… the old man. music. difficult
85. She caught the early bus so that she would not be The loud music.................................................. fully.
late for work. avoid 105. The tea is too hot to drink. Enough
She caught the early bus …………………. late for work. The tea ________________ to drink.
86. The last time I had a dental appointment was six 106. She is certain to have heard about it on the news.
months ago. since must
It’s ……………… …. I had a dental appointment. She ________________ about it on the news.
87. He was not reprimanded, even though he behaved 107. Terrorists tried to destroy the bridge using
rudely in class. despite dynamite. blow
88. ‘Whose mistake is this?’ blame Terrorists tried ………………bridge.
Who……………………… this? 108. He went to Spain to try to speak Spanish better.
89. I prefer ordering food than cooking it. rather brush
I …………………………….. cook it. He went to Spain ________________ Spanish
90. The government should do something about 109. Is she Australian? come
unemployment immediately. time ___________________Australia?
It’s …………………. something about unemployment. 110. Ask Paul to do it. You can rely on him. let
91. I’m sure she wasn’t the one who stole the money. Ask Paul to do it. He __________________
can’t 111. It’s a very formal dinner party. dress
She …………………….. the one who stole the money. We are expected ___________for the dinner party.
92. It would be a good idea to tidy the desk before 112. An ankle injury prevented her from taking part in
starting work. you the race. drop
If I ………………….. the desk before starting work. She had to _______the race because of an ankle injury.
93. Your hair needs cutting. should 113. It was nearly midnight when John arrived. turn
You ……………………………… cut. John _______________until nearly midnight.
94. I can’t tolerate this kind of behaviour any longer. 114. I’m not very confident of passing my driving test.
put get
I can’t ……………… this kind of behaviour any longer I don’t ________________my driving test
95. The dessert was better than the main course. 115. The meeting went on until 11.30. break
wasn’t The meeting..................................................until 11.30
The main course ……………………. the dessert. 116. Unless business improves soon, we’ll be bankrupt
96. “Well done! You’ve got the job you applied for,” she by the end of the year. pick
said to him. congratulated If business ..................................................soon, we’ll be
She …………………………. the job he had applied for. bankrupt by the end of the year.
97. The football match was postponed due to the rain. 117. The last time my rent rose was three years ago.
put put
The football match was .......................... due to the rain. They haven’t ............................................for three years.
98. There was no one here except John. apart 118. You will support me at the meeting, won’t you?
There was no one here ......................................John. back
99. You will have to pay at least £500 to get that watch. You will .................................at the meeting, won’t you?
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119. This form must be completed before you leave. fill You..................................................to vote
You .........................................this form before you leave. 141. I think we should go home now. time
120. I don’t think I’ll go out on Saturday. stay It..................................................home now.
I think ..................................................on Saturday. 142. I certainly won’t go there again! last
121. Unless it stops raining soon, we’ll have to cancel That ..................................................I go there!
the picnic. 143. I regret not getting married. wish
clear I ..................................................married.
If it ..................................................soon we’ll have to cancel 144. He found it hard to start the car. difficulty
the picnic. He .................................................. the car.
122. I don’t smoke as many cigarettes as I used to. 145. Why wouldn’t she give you her telephone number?
cut refuse
I’ve managed to....................................cigarettes I smoke. Why............... ...............give you her telephone number?
123. ‘What’s the date today?’ Michael asked 146. John and I last quarreled over a week ago. fallen
know John and I...............................................for over a week.
Michael wanted to …………………today 147. I doubt very much that you saw Carla at the party
124. Their wedding takes place on Saturday. married as she’s in Scotland at the moment. can’t
They ..................................................on Saturday. You _................................................Carla at the party as she’s
125. Would you like some more sauce with your meat? in Scotland at the moment
enough 148. After nearly an hour the coach had still not
Have ..................................................with your meat? arrived.
126. How likely is she to win the race? chances sign
What..................................................the race? After nearly an hour .....................................of the coach.
127. He wished he had gone to university. regretted 149. ‘Will you lend me five pounds?’ he asked
He ..................................................gone to university. borrow
128. Paul had difficulty in starting the car. difficult He asked ..................................................five pounds.
Paul..................................................the car. 150. We started eating when all the guests had arrived.
129. Take a jumper with you because it might get cold until
later on. case We ...........................................all the guests had arrived.
Take a jumper with you...............................cold later on. 151. I should very much like to play the guitar.
130. How much did that jacket cost? pay wish
How much ..................................................that jacket? I ..................................................play the guitar
131. The only question I had wrong was question 152. The pop star left by the back exit so as to avoid
seven. meeting the press. order
except The pop start left by the back
I had ................................................question seven exit ........................ ....................the press
132. I don’t think I’ll go to Jane’s party on Saturday. 153. Our driving laws and theirs are not the same.
doubt different
I ...........................................to Jane’s party on Saturday. Our driving laws ..................................................theirs
133. It was very kind of them to help us. grateful 154. Sally hasn’t contacted me for over six weeks.
We _..................................................for their help. heard
134. My uncle had never been abroad before. trip I ..................................................over six weeks ago
It was ..................................................abroad. 155. ‘You really must stay the night,’ he said to us
135. This is the best food I’ve ever eaten. better insisted
I’ve ..................................................this He _..................................................the night
136. Paul likes music interested 156. They make 2,000 cars a week at that factory.
Paul is ..................................................music turns
137. Do you want a sandwich? care That factory_........................................2,000 cars a week.
..................................................a sandwich? 157. He was punished for his bad behaviour. badly
138. Is this pen yours? belong If he............................., he wouldn’t have been punished.
Does ..................................................you? 158. Speaking personally, I don’t care whether she
139. David was too ill to go camping with us. enough comes with us or not. matter
David...........................................to go camping with us. It _................................whether she comes with us or not.
140. You can’t vote unless you are over eighteen. must 159. I don’t really want to go out tonight. prefer
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I..................................................go out tonight. Brighton. put
160. ‘Would you like to play tennis on Friday?’ Emily My sister will .........................if you’re ever in Brighton.
asked Nick. felt 180. She didn’t say goodbye when she left. without
Emily asked Nick ..................................tennis on Friday She ..................................................goodbye.
161. As soon as he came in, he switched on the 181. ‘I’m sorry I’m late,’ he said. apologized
television. immediately He..................................................late.
He came in .................................................the television 182. It’s possible that they didn’t get the message in
163. We hired a private nurse to look after my mother time. might
when she broke her leg. care They ..................................................the message in time.
We hired a private nurse ............................................my 183. I haven’t smoked for six years. gave
mother when she broke her leg. Six years..................................................smoking
164. He’s only now beginning to recover from his 184. It was wrong of you to steal those apples from Mrs.
illness. get Brown’s garden. should
It’s taken him until ....................................his illness. You..................................................those apples from Mrs.
165. David lives quite near the station. far Brown’s garden.
David ..................................................the station 185. It’s a four-hour journey from Swansea to London.
166. The programme was so boring that he fell asleep. travel
such It..........................................from Swansea to London.
It_..................................................that he fell asleep. 186. I don’t really want to leave yet. rather
167. My parents don’t like us smoking at home. I ..................................................leave yet.
approve 187. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby?
My parents ________________smoking at home want
168. We couldn’t drive home because of heavy snow. Why ………………………………… up a new hobby?
prevented 188. ‘Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?’ asked
Heavy snow _______________ home Mrs. Noble. seen
169. Peter wishes now that he hadn’t sold his flat. Mrs. Noble asked Eric ……………………… her gloves
regrets anywhere.
Peter..................................................his flat. 189. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that
170. They say that caviare tastes nice. supposed Suzanne was …………………………… not sleep.
Caviare ..................................................nice 190. Robert has not had a job for two years. out
171. It was nearly midnight before everyone left. time Robert has ………………………… for two years.
By................................................it was nearly midnight. 191. ‘I will complete the work only if you pay me £500
172. She doesn’t find this course very interesting. extra,’ said Frank. not
bored ‘I will …………………………………………… you pay me £500
She ..................................................this course extra,’ said Frank.
173. Did Angela say why she arrived late? reason 192. The thief ran right past you so I’m sure you saw his
Did Angela_..................................................late? face. must
174. She couldn’t concentrate because the room was so The thief ran right past you so ………………… his face.
hot difficult 193. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel.
The heat in the room_..............................to concentrate. staying
175. We were surprised to see Pamela at the party. The clients ……………………… in a first-class hotel.
expect 194. I don’t object to the council building a new road
We....................................to see Pamela at the party. here. objection
176. Everyone has heard about the canals in I …………………the council building a new road here.
Amsterdam 195. The author wrote her latest novel while she was
famous staying in Majorca. was
Amsterdam ..................................................canals The author’s latest novel …………………………………… stay
177. If you pay no attention to him, he’ll soon go away. in Majorca.
notice 196. The newspaper offered Lynda £5,000 for her story,
If you_.................................him, he’ll soon go away. but she refused. turned
178. John Lennon was forty when he died. age Lynda ………………… of £5,000 from the newspaper for
John Lennon _..................................................forty. her story.
179. You can stay with my sister if you’re ever in 197. They were having dinner when I called. middle
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They………………………………………… I ………………………………………………
198. The fire hasn’t gone out yet, but it will in a minute. 220. His story is false. far
about His story…………………………
The fire……………………………………… 221. Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one would
199. I realize that it was a terrible experience for you. recognize her. avoid
must Sarah……………………………………………
It …………………………………………………… 222. Anne was afraid the neighbors would despise her
200. It’s against the rule for players to have a drink. for not having a washing machine. look
allowed Anne was afraid………………………………………
The players……………………………………… 223. If only you had tried, you might have passed the
201. Nancy didn’t need to clean the flat. necessary exam. effort
It ………………………………………………… If only……………………………………………………
202. I hope they’ll interview me for the job. to 224. It might be better if that paragraph was omitted.
I hope……………………………………………… leave
203. A mechanic is repairing Judy’s car. having It ………………………………………………………
Judy ………………………………………………… 225. Bill reckoned that his success was due to
204. I hate to get up in the dark. stand incredible luck put
I …………………………………………………… Bill ……………………………………
205. By change I saw your mother yesterday. 226. Why not tell him the truth and be finished with it?
happened get
I …………………………………………… Why not…………………………………………………
206. Would you like to go for a walk? fancy 227. It was hard for Mary to accept the loss of her
Do ………………………………………………? money
207. The shop usually opens ten minutes late. tends difficulty
The shop………………………………………… Mary …………………………………………
208. I’m travelling to Italy as part of my job. business 228. I didn’t mean to upset you. intention
I’m………………………………………… It ……………………………………………
209. You’re too young to stop working. give 229. The children pestered us for sweets. kept
You’re……………………………………… The children……………………………………………
210. Everyone continued working as usual. carried 230. They don’t mind which film they go to. matter
Everyone ………………………………… It ………………………………………………………
211. This bag is Janet’s. belong 231. He continued his story, even though no one was
This ………………………………………… listening. went
212. I haven’t got any money left. run He ………………………………………………………
I …………………………………… 232. The notice said that you couldn’t smoke in class.
213. I wouldn’t tolerate such terrible conditions, put forbidden
I ………………………………………………… The notice…………………………………………
214. They’ll have to postpone the game, off 233. My mother did not like my new shoes.
They’ll…………………………………………… disapproved
215. I suffered from obsessive and agonizing thoughts My mother……………………………………………
prey 234. She was dismissed because her typing was poor.
I …………………………………………………… lost
216. His arrival was completely unexpected She ………………………………………………
surprise 235. He is famous for his cast knowledge of primitive
His arrival………………………………………… religion. authority
217. He began by giving us a summary of his progress. He ……………………………………………
outset 234. He took no part in the discussion. contribute
At …………………………………………………… He …………………………………………
218. To offset their disappointment, he bought them 235. How do you explain the difference between the
ice-cream. antidote two witnesses’ stories? account
As …………………………………………………… How …………………………………………………
219. I travel by bus only when I have no alternative 236. He is certainly not stupid. means
resort He …………………………………………………
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237. After the death of the giant, they lived in peace counts
once Money ………………………………………
Once ……………………………………………… 257. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is?
238. The man in that painting reminds me very much of direct
my uncle. Resemblance Can you……………………………………………
The man……………………………………… 258. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a
239. We didn’t go out so that no one cannot recognize statement fit
us. fear The Prime Minister…………………………
We ……………………………………………… 259. Don’t pay any attention to what he says notice
240. After two hours the bridegroom still hadn’t Don’t…………………………………
appeared. sign 260. He will have to accept your offer. option
After ……………………………………………… He hasn’t…………………………………………………
241. We could just discern the buildings through the 261. Not many people attended the meeting. turnout
fog There was a………………………………………………
make 262. He has definitely agreed to accept the job.
We ……………………………………… committed
242. He has a good relationship with all his students. He ………………………………………………………
gets 263. The old lady’s handbag had been stolen. robbed
He ……………………………………………………… The old lady had ………………………………………
243. The meeting was well attended. turned 264. There’s an unpleasant odor of sweaty socks in
A lot…………………………………………………… here!
244. As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer. used smells
As ………………………………………………… It………………………………………!
245. The film didn’t come up to my expectations. 265. Do they have to do homework at that school?
short compulsory
The film………………………………………………… Is ……………………………………………
246. I can’t stand that dreadful noise any longer 266. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
enough bound
I have had………………………………………… The new cuts………………………………………
247. I’d rather we started at seven. preference 267. John is very dependable. let
My ………………………………………………… John will ……………………………………………
248. The accident wasn’t his fault 268. They accused me of causing the accident. blame
blame They lay ………………………………………
He ……………………………………… 269. They are unlikely to come. doubtful
249. Tim and I don’t have the same interests It is………………………………………………
common 270. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. Hand
Tim and I …………………………………… After the scandal, he……………………………………
250. He owed his rescue to a passer-by indebted 271. Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother
He ………………………………………… before you leave. without
251. There was not a single copy of the new book left in Be sure……………………………………………………
the shops. sell-out 272. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students
The new book…………………………………………… take
252. You must be on time for your interview The students did not……………………………………
essential 273. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy
It …………………………………… Conclusion
253. Only if you work hard now have you of chance of Don’t come………………………………………………
success depends 274. You must drive more slowly in town.Reduce
Your ………………………………………… You must……………………………………………
254. He will not be put off by their comments. defer 275. The girl’s behaviour was incomprehensible to the
Their comments………………………… Head teacher Loss
255. The fridge is completely empty. left The head teacher was ……………………………………
There ……………………………………… 276. They will think your nephew stole the money
256. Money is of little value on a desert island Suspected
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Your nephew…………………………………… 295. We’d better leave them a note because it’s possible
277. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without they’ll arrive later. Case
success We’d…………………………………………………
Matter 296. Before he came here, he worked for Mr.Smith
No …………………………………………… Previous
278. The Arnolds consider Henry a good friend Before he came here, his……………………………
Look 297. He speaks German extremely well. Command
The Arnolds………………………………………… He has…………………………………………….
279. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct 298. His criticisms are quite unfair. Justification
answer Succeeded There …………………………………………………
Only ………………………………………………… 299. I can’t understand why they are reluctant to sign
280. The new ambassador is well-informed about the the contract. Baffled
current affairs. Knowledge Their …………………………………
The new………………………………………………… 300. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been
281. They were brought up in a convenient, middle- learning for a month Allowances
class way. Theirs Please make……………………………………………
Theirs …………………………………………… 301. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in
282. That United will beat City is a foregone conclusion fact, quite dangerous. Contrary
Bound Contrary………………………………………………
United ……………………………………………… 302. To the best of my knowledge, he is still working in
283. The rate of inflation has fallen steadily during Bristol Far
recent months. Decline As ………………………………
There has……………………………………………… 303. I don’t think there will be any applicants for this
284. They were on the point of cancelling the match post. Likelihood
when the opposition arrived Call There is no…………………
They were able……………………………………… 304. You must excuse his inexperience. Account
285. The train is five minutes late in leaving. Due You must take……………………………
The train was……………………………………… 305. You shouldn’t assume that he must help you.
286. There is less chance that Olsen will become Granted
champion after his recent defeat. Blow You shouldn’t…………………………………………
Olsen’s recent defeat is……………………… 306. Nobody is infallible. Mistakes
287. It’s a waste of time to try and explain anything to Everybody can……………………………
Tony. Worth 307. The last Olympic Games was held in Seoul
It’s not…………………………………… Took
288. Give in to him and you’ll regret it. Stand The last Olympic Games……………………
If you don’t…………………………………… 308. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club
289. The critic had a low opinion of the new play. Regrets
Much I had…………………………………………
The critic didn’t think……………………… 309. It is stupid of you to refuse his offer of a loan. Idiot
290. Dickens’ last novel was unfinished when he died You are…………………………………………………
Without 310. His last letter to me was written three years ago
Dickens died Heard
291. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his I last……………………………………………
driving test. Came 311. I remember very few things about my childhood
It ………………………………………………………… Scarcely
292. He is very likely to come. Probability I ………………………………………………………
In …………………………………………………… 312. Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the
293. The judge sentenced the defendant to six months space rocket. Credited
in prison. Jailed Tsiolkovsky……………………………………………
The defendant was…………………………………… 313. Some people will do anything to lose weight
294. I never thought of going by train. Lengths
Occurred Some people will…………………………
The thought of…………………………………………… 314. The number of people out of work has been going
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down little by littlen Gradual There was very little……………………
There has been a…………………decline……………… 331. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for
315. Peter never had enough to live on until he married the team’s defeat Consequence
a rich businesswoman Short The team’s defeat was…………………………………
Peter was…………………………………… 332. We have no idea where he is
316. William decided that an actor’s life was not for him Whereabouts
Cut We don’t …………………………………………
William decided that he was……………………… 333. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies
317. The President arranged for me to use his Doubt
chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked Disposal There is…………………………………………….
The President put his…………………………………… 334. She has always had a good relationship with the
318. The children made every effort to please their children Got
father She has always ………………………………
Best 335. Without skillful surgery, he would not have
The children tried……………………………………… survived after the operation Thanks
319. His behaviour was rather a shock to me. He survived……………………………………………..
Aback 336. With six children to look after, she’s extremely
I was……………………………………………… busy
320. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. Hands
Getaway With ……………………………………………………
The bank robbers…………………………………… 337. There is no point in your phoning Caroline - she’s
321. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines away Time
any more Call It’s a waste………………………………
There is no…………………………………… 338. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his
322. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us career as a doctor Jeopardy
Beyond His irresponsible attitude is
The story he…………………………………………… putting………………………………………
323. The project received the unanimous approval of 339. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday
the committee. Favour Do
The whole committee was…………………………… A quiet holiday……………………………………………………………
324. There are several categories of people who do not 340. He got married without his parent’s knowledge
have to pay the new tax. Exempt Unware
There are several categories of people His parents……………………………………………………
who……………………………………… 341. The incident ruined my chances of promotion
325. The Minister’s popularity suffered as a result of Paid
the scandal The incident…………………………………………………
Effect 342. They wouldn’t let the former chairman attend the
The scandal had a…………………………… conference
326. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party Barred
Mood They ………………………………………………
Jenny was……………………………………………… 343. They feel the same way about each other
327. The councilor answered every question frankly Mutual
Frank Their ……………………………………………
The councilor gave…………………………………… 344. On my birthday, I had only my cat for company
328. It is said that he has been to prison several times Own
Reputed On my birthday, I was……………………………………………
He ………………………… 345. I owe three weeks’ rent
329. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of Behind
cash I am three………………………………………………………
Alternative 346. Who will inherit the estate?
Most stores will accept a credit card………………… Heir
330. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal Who………………………………………………?
Response 347. He said they could do better
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Room 364. I have never thought of going abroad
He said there…………………………………… Crossed
348. Salaries have doubled in the last ten years The thought………………………………………………
Twice Come
Salaries are…………………………………………… The thought………………………………………………
349. He likes to be addressed as “Professor” 365. I don’t care whether you come or not
Call Difference
He likes……………………………………… It makes………………………………………………
350. You cannot choose which hotel you stay 366. I find it very easy to speak English. Ease
Option I speak……………………………………………………
You ……………………………… 367. He got over his operation very quickly. Recovery
351. My impression of her is that she is a very effective He ……………………………………………………
teacher Strikes 368. How has the strike affected student attendance?
She ……………………………………………………. Effect
352. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning What …………………………………………………?
Question 369. Mr. Misery was the only student who didn’t smile
There …………………………………………… Except
Account All ……………………………………………………
On ………………………………………………… 370. The book was not as good as he had hoped.
353. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all Expectation
Reference The book failed to come…………………………………
He didn’t…………………………………………….. The book didn’t come……………………………………
354. The impression most people have of him is that he 371. Mr. Peakcock is unbelievably vain. Beyond
is an honest person. Comes Mr. Peakcock…………………………………
He ……………………as an honest person 372. Dr. Lloyd is rather similar to Dr. Jones. Alike
355. The new plans for the school have been approved Dr. Lloyd……………………………………
by the authorities Met 373. Garrulous people annoy her. Nerves
The new plans for the school…………… Garrulous people get………………………………
356. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to Garrulous people give…………………………
the seriousness of the crime 374. Mr. Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason
Proportion for his success. Attributed
The punishment was…………………………………… Mr. Beaver……………………………………
357. Don’t forget those who are at work on this lovely 375. “You’ve broken my radio, Frank!” said Jane.
sunny day! Spare Accused
Spare a………………………………………… Jane …………………………
358. The final score in the match between Liverpool 376. Susan regrets not buying that house Wishes
and Everton on Saturday was two all. Susan …………………………………………
Drew 377. The bread wasn’t fresh enough to eat. Too
Liverpool and Everton………………………… The bread……………………………………
359. People say he was a spy Said 378. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. Impossible
He is…………………………………………………… It’s ………………………………………………
360. His salary is $1000 more now than it was last year 379. Do you know whose hat this is? Belongs
Risen Do you know……………………………………………?
His salary has………………………………………… 380. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part
361. His health steadily improved in the race Prevented
Improvement Jo’s…………………………………
There …………………………………………………… 381. I’d prefer you to start work next week Rather
362. She’s been dedicate since the day she was born I ……………………………………………
Life 382. There is no ice-cream left Run
She’s ………………………………………………… We have……………………………………
363. Her beauty impressed him far more than her dress 383. Matthew didn’t listen to what his doctor told him
Impression Notice
Her beauty……………………………………… Matthew …………………………………………
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384. Sheila had to finish the accounts and write several
letters as well Addition
Sheila had to…………………………………………
385. When he was a child in Australia, Mark went
swimming almost every day His
Mark …………………………………………………
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EXERCISE 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It isn't necessary to finish the work to day.
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
6. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
What I should
7. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor _ _
8. They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them.

They can't leave
9. My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up.
The break-up of the marriage
10. I can't believe that he passed the exam.
I find _
1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
There _
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
He is the most
3. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't _
4. "Would you mind not smoking in here?"
I'd rather
5. He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took
1
2
6. "Why don't we go out for a walk?"
My father suggested _
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.
Though _
8. I was very interested in our conversation.
It was interesting _ _
9. Why did you do that ?

Whatever _ _
10. These bookshelves are my own work.

I made
1. Don't play tennis as well as you do.
You
2. I haven't been to the dentist's for two years.
It's
3. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
She never
4. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university
. After
5. It's not worth living to make her change her mind.
There's
6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
He denied
7. Is this the only way to reach the city centre?
Isn't there
8. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
At no time
9. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise.
If I _
10. I was going to leave, but because of what he said, I didn't.
She persuaded
1. He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrey on her trip to London.
3
He greatly regretted
2. It's thought that the accident was caused by human error.
The accident is _
3. "Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?" he asked Elizabeth.
He asked _
4. "I think you should try the chicken Marengo," said the waiter.
The waiter recommended
5. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
I have
6. Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.
Scarcely
7. Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
Had it
8. No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does.
She speaks _
9. My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He’s still reading it.
My father has
10. “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star.
The film star objected
1. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
They're such
2. The boy will receive some money to continue his study. His parents died in a traffic accident.
The boy whose _
3. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam.
Motorbikes are _
4. I wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was.
If I
5. If you do not try hard, you can't pass the examination.
Unless
6. They spent more money, they had to work harder.
The more _ _
7. People thought that the cover was made of iron.
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The cover_
8. He went to London. He had lived there when he was a boy.
He went to London where
9. Jane was absent from class because of her sickness.
Because Jane was
11. The package was too heavy for Peter to carry.
The package was so
1. You should take the train instead of the bus.
If
2. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
Someone must
3. They bought this house ten years ago.
They have
4. The course finished with a big party.
At the end
5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up.
The pop star
6. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.
Despite _
7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
No sooner
8. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night.
Had
9. When did you start the project?
How long
10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.
The church _
1. My father used to play football when he was young.
My father doesn't
2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.
I was
3. "Let's go swimming"
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She suggests
4. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"
He
5. We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.
If we had _
6. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven't seen
7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.
It takes
8. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.
I wish
The owner
10. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.
The sea was too
1. When did you first know him?
How
2. Their trip lasted three day.
They had _
3. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.
In case
4. She had to do the washing up but she didn't.
She forgot
5. English is easy to learn.
It _
6. Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
If
7. The furniture was too old to keep.
It was _
8. Gary is the best guitarist in her class.
No one else
9. Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time.
Since the computer was _
10. It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week.
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Everybody _
1. It is necessary to finish the work today.
You need _
2. Sally finally managed to get the job.
Sally finally succeeded
3. This is the last time I go to this 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
6. The doctor told him that he work too hard.
You
7. Those pictures are beautiful.

How
8. It was an interesting film.
What _
9. What is the weight of your suitcase?
How
10. How tall is Peter's father?
What _
1. He can't afford to buy the car.
The car _
2. Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight.
It wasn't_
3. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing-machine.

Mrs. Taylor wished
It _
5. Jane is the tallest girl in her class.
Nobody
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6. They couldn't find the manager anywhere.
The manager was

They
The older _
9. I have never been to Liverpool in my life.
Never
10. My father speaks very little French.
My father speaks hardly _
1. “You were cheating, “ said Carol to June.
Carol accused
2. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings?
Don’t you get fed
3. This car is too expensive for Peter to buy.
Peter does not

4. Tom is a more careful driver than Tim.
Tim drives _
5. It was such a long dress that my sister could not wear it.
The dress was not
6. I’ve never met such a famous person before
. It is _
Apples are not _
8. I am always nervous when I travel by air.

Traveling _
_
9. Remind me to water the plants.

Don’t _
10. I tried to eat the cake, but it was too sweet.
The cake
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1. James doesn’t play football as well as he used to.
James used _
2. She doesn’t enjoy travelling any more.
No longer
3. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to him.
I wish
He
5. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview
I must
6. You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry.
Unless
7. They were still playing tennis after three hours.
They
8. It will be impossible to avoid pollution if we don’t find other fuels.
We can’t
9. People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems.
Nuclear energy is supposed
10. I’m sure you were surprised when you heard the new.
You must _ _
1. It is extremely difficult for them to cut down on smoking.
They find _ _
Much to
3. The last time I met her was in 1999.
I haven’t
4. Speaking English fluently is not easy.
It _
5. She didn’t know you were in hospital, so she didn’t visit you.
If she had _
6. “Why didn’t you pay your bills?” Mr. Jackson asked his son
. Mr. Jackson wanted to know

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7. He wore glasses and a false beard, He didn’t anyone to recognize him.
He wore glasses and a false beard so that
8. We wore warm clothes. We didn’t want to get cold.
We wore warm clothes in order

9. Unless you water these plants everyday, they will die.
If you _
The furniture was too
1.It was such hot tea that I couldn’t drink it.
The tea _
11. The fire has destroyed many houses.
Many houses _
2. Someone pained this house last month.
He
3. They paid no attention to her lecture.
Her _
4. Mrs. Hoa is proud of her cooking.
Mrs. Hoa prides
5. If you don’t hurry, you will miss your bus.
I think you
6. It looks as if nobody’s at home.
There doesn’t seem to
7. They were unable to finish their tennis game because of the heavy rain.
The rain
8. The flight to Moscow lasted three hours and a haft.
It took
9. I have never seen such beautiful pictures before.
These pictures
1. I haven’t seen Henry for two years.
It’s
2. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework.
I wish
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3. Please don’t turn on the radio.
I’d rather _
4. I’ve never read such an interesting poem.
This is
5. Mary doesn’t speak English so well as Jane.
Jane
6. Tom is the best programmer in his company.
No one
7. Alcohol is bad for you and so are cigarettes.
Both
Our dog
My mother cook
10. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you?
Does that jacket
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
In spite _
2. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it.
I needn’t
If it hadn’t
4. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
It’s hours _
5. Lola said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting.
Lola apologized for
6. We know that feudalism lasted for hundreds of years in Europe.
Feudalism
7. I am very sorry I wasn’t able to see him off at the station.
I wish
8. What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history.
It was her
9. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you , Pauline?’ said John.
John offered
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10. I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth.
I wish
1. I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting.
I can’t stand
2. Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities.
Minerals
3. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
However
4. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.
So
5. “Where is the head waiter? I must speak to him”
The customer insisted

6. These old men can’t be made to change.
It is _
7. When she heard the news, she broke down.
On
8. Ann could not find the right job.
Ann was
9. The people who were there didn’t notice anything unusual.
No one
10. He spends so much money on clothing.
If I _
1. Weather conditions influence most people’s lives.
Most people’s lives are
2. I had to spend the whole evening to finish the homework.
It _
3. I don’t find it difficult to study late at night.
I am used _
4. I’ll be happy to give you a lift.
I don’t mind
5. There were lots of people in the square.
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The square was
6. Mary is proud of the fact that she is never late.
Mary prides
7. We didn’t realise how serious the situation was.
Little
8. Someone broke into John’s flat last week.
John’s
9. We haven’t seen one another for a long time.
We stopped
10. If the police had found out, I would have been in trouble.
Were
1. I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you.
I don’t mind
2. Parking is not permitted here.
You are
3. I burst into tears when I heard the bad news.
I broke
4. Most people are on holiday at that time of the year.
It’s the
5. “I think you’d better not come to work for a few days, Jane.”
I advised
6. People think that the jewels were stolen by one of the guests.
One of the guests
7. There is a rumour that you stole it.
It’s
8. I was kept waiting for half an hour by the bank manager.
The bank manager _

My mother cooks
10. I don’t find it difficult to study late at night.
I am used
1. It took him an hour to travel to Paris by train.
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He spent
2. I made a lot of mistakes because I didn’t study carefully.
If I _
3. Have you got a cheaper watch than this?
Is this
4. I’ll be happy to give you a lift.
I don’t mind
5. Staying at home is better than going to see that film.
I’d rather _
6. It’s not necessary for you to wear a uniform.
You
7. Jim can’t afford to buy a cheap bike.
Jim doesn’t _
It is _
The fog prevented
10. Bob will be twenty next week.
It is Bob’s
Apple are not _
2. I am always nervous when I travel by air.
Traveling _
_
3. As a student he had known great poverty.

When _
_
4. “Why don’t you apply for the job, Minh?” said Lan.
Lan suggested
5. Remind me to water the plants.
Don’t _
_
6. I tried to eat the cake, but it was too sweet.
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7. The cake
8. “You had better go there immediately.”
She advised
9. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late.
In spite _
10. The stamps are so beautiful that all of us want to buy them.
They are such
11. The boy threw the ball through the window.
The ball _
1. Barbara asked me: “Why do you leave without saying goodbye?”
Barbara wanted to know _
2. It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.
I’m not _
3. Nam has difficult in studying physics.
It is _
4. The remark was so unexpected that she didn’t know what to say.
It was _
You’re the worst guitarist in the world.
No one
5. It was a waste of time writing that letter.
I needn’t
6. “Let’s check everything once more,” said the man in chief.
The man in chief suggested

7. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous.
Contrary
8. The students really appreciate the teacher’s sense of humor.
What
9. It is acknowledge that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the
epidemic.
Vietnam is _
1. He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did she.
He forgot _
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2. We couldn’t have managed it if our father hadn’t encouraged us.
If it _
3. I wished I had applied for that job.
It is a _
4. Mr. Smith spent four hours repairing his house.
It took
5. As I didn’t know all the facts, I rang the police.
If _
6. She didn’t work hard enough, so she lost the job.
The reason _
The fog prevented
8. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
“How _
9. John missed the ferry because his car broke down.
If _
10. Women in developed countries no longer bear many children.
No longer
1. I prefer Vietnamese food to English food.
I’d rather _
2. Peter can run faster than I.
I can’t
3. “I think you should look for a better job” Jill said to Alison.
Jill advised _
4. Women nowadays no longer depend on their husband.
No longer
5. We haven’t had any intention of having a vacation so far this year
. We haven’t _
6. My mobile phone is more expensive than yours.
Your mobile phone
7. Nobody here thinks learning English is easy.
Everybody here thinks it _ _
8. They have bought that old villa by the sea.

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That old villa _ _
9. Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to move the table.
If _
10. “Is your little son good at computer?” said the teacher to Mrs. Johnson.
The teacher asked
1. The gate will be widened to let the cars run into the yard easily.
The gate will be widened so that
2. School uniforms must be worn at all times by young pupils.
Young pupils _ _
3. I’m more interested in the people than the job.

It’s
4. We started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.
We have
I don’t know
6. “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her.
John asked
7. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
Travelling
8. It seems that no one predicted the correct result.
No one
9. There was such a frightening atmosphere in that house that we had to leave immediately.
The atmosphere
10. When the Prime Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
On
1. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in Waterloo. It is a place in Belgium.
Waterloo _
2. It is impossible to learn a language in a week.
Learning
3. Although he is old, he often plays tennis.
In spite of
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4. The man was too tired to say a word.
If he were
5. He can’t get the job because he isn’t good at English.
If he were
6. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize him.
The film start avoided _
7. As she gets older, she wants to travel less.

The older _ _
8. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.

She left the room _
9. The cupboard was so expensive the I didn’t buy it.
The cupboard was too
10. This novel was written by Joan Brady.
Joan Brady _
1. Peter said: “Why don’t you go to the booking office yourself?”
Peter said: “How about
2. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
He is known
3. “I hate to be criticized by non-professionals,” the film star said.
The film star objected
4. She can’t get into the habit of studying every evening.
She can’t get used
5. I regret not paying much attention to the lecture.
I wish
6. Perhaps I didn’t get a better job because I didn’t study hard enough.
I might
7. Please don’t mention it again.
I’d rather _
8. Ms. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago.
Ms. Quyen has _
9. We haven’t visited the museum before.
This is
10. Peter missed the train because he woke up too late.
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If Peter _
1. The robber forced the cashier to hand over the money.
The cashier _
2. It is cheaper to go by train than by car.
Going by car _
3. We must go now because our train leaves at 8 A.M.
It’s
4. Although he made great efforts, he failed to win the race.
In spite _
5. Since she was careless, Mary lost her job.
Because of
6. Workers are building a new factory.
A new factory
7. Who broke the window?
By
8. “What’s your job?” Mary asked Tom.
Mary wanted to know
9. The bust couldn’t run because of the fog.
The fog _
10. Tim will be eighteen next week.
It is Tim’s
1. Peter said to Paul, “I didn’t use your mobile phone! Someone else did, not me”.
Peter denied
2. I’m always nervous when I travel by car.
Traveling _
3. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
He suggested _
The date
5. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
Whenever
6. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
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The less
7. “Do come again next weekend,” the host said to us.
The host
8. I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
I apologise
9. I can’t cook and John can’t either.
Neither _
10. A train leaves for Hue at 7 o’clock every morning.
There is
We are going _ _
2. Mathematics improves the way we think, it is a basic tool of thinking.
Since mathematics _
3. Huynh Duc plays so well that we all admire him.
Huynh Duc _
4. Women in developed countries no longer bear many children.
No longer
5. Safeguarding our natural resources is now a must.
It is _
6. It’s a pity he didn’t take his doctors advice.
He wishes
7. I prefer Vietnamese food to English food.
I’d _
8. My teacher made me study for my exams.
I was
9. I can’t afford to buy the house.
The house
10. She started learning English 10 year ago.
She was
1. I was very busy. I couldn’t go to the cinema.
If I _
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2. You will catch a cold if you don’t wear your fur coat.
Unless
3. Is there any likelihood of their passing the exams?
Are they likely _
4. We haven’t received confirmation of hotel booking yet
. Our hotel booking hasn’t
This
6. It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning.
Getting _
7. It's possible that he didn't get my letter.
He might _
8. We had planned to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
We were
9. It's sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad _
Much to
1. "Why hasn't Peter phoned?" she wondered.
She wondered
2. I'm only interested on why he did it.
The only thing _
3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.

The police prevented him
4. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.
She is having _
5. Couldn't you find a better hotel?
Is this _
6. John began playing the piano ten years ago.
John has
7. They won't be able to come on Sunday.
It will be
8. She needs to study harder.
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She doesn't _
9. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car _
10. My mother made these curtains.
These curtains
1. He started investigating the case a week ago.
He has
2. I'm quite sure that she didn't steal the necklace.
She can't
3. The flat's very noisy but we enjoy living there.
Even
4. "If I were you, I wouldn't trust Peter", she told John.
She advised
5. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.
So
6. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until
7. She prefers Italian food to French food.
She'd _
8. Sarah is better at chemistry than Susan.
Susan isn't _
9. When is John and Mary's wedding?
When are _
10. Most people can understand him when he speaks English.
He can make _
1. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't _ _
2. "I'm sorry that I broke the glass", said Peter.
Peter apologised
3. I was drowning, but he saved me.
If he
4. Sally is the cleverest student in the class.
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Nobody
5. I have never read such a romantic story.
This is
6. We can't afford to buy the car.
The car _
7. His parents made him study for his exams.
He was _
8. We started cooking for the party four hours ago.
We have
9. He has never behaved so violent before.
He is behaving _
10. We couldn't get nearer because of the police.
The police
1. I'll help you if you promise to try harder.
Unless
2. "You were treating", said Carol to June.

Carol accused
3. She bought that house in 1973.
She has _
4. They believe he is armed.
He
5. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
We are _
6. "I think you should go by train", he told us.
He advised _
7. She can't have any more children because of her age.
She is too
8. It isn't necessary to shout.
You
9. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.

The play
10. "Where is the nearest tube?" she asked
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She enquired _
1. "Don't forget to phone the office", she told him.
She reminded
2. I'm afraid I haven't got time to listen to you.
I wish
3. The police has just released John.
John
4. I couldn't hear them because they were speaking too softly.
They were speaking

5. We spent five hours getting to London.
It took
6. She doesn't usually stay up so late.
She's not used
7. If I were you I'd look for another job.
I suggest
8. He lost his money simply because he wasn't careful.
If
9. They last visited me five years ago.
They haven't
10. All his suit were made in Paris.
He
1. This is his first visit to England.
He is
2. I think it may rain.
It looks as
3. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you.
He will come so
4. Walking in the rain gives him pleasure.
He enjoys
5. Most of a child's life is spent in playing.
A child spends _
6. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.
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The fox tried in
7. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly.
His briefcase was so full
8. People say that he beats his wife.
It is _
9. He appears to be running away from your fierce dog.
It looks _
10. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
No sooner
1. She just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
No sooner
2. "Why didn't you report the incident to the police last week?" the officer asked the
frightenedwitness.
The officer wanted to know
3. The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many
4. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1960s.
The destruction
5. He hasn't been back to his home town for over 20 years now.
It is _
6. Travelling by plane is much more expensive than traveling by train.
Travelling by train _
7. I would love to be rich and famous.
If only
8. It took a long time for them to decide to get married.
They
9. "Is it, or is it not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?" the managing director
asked the accountant.
The managing director wanted
10. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.
Only by
1. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every morning.
If _
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2. Attendances at the exhibition has been down this year.
The exhibition
3. I'm more interested in the people than the job.
It's not the
4. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial right.
The excuse _
5. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the racetrack.
Johnny Brax is a _
6. Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems.
According to _
7. Christmas won't be the same if we don't have any snow.
I'll be _
8. We have a six o'clock deadline for this work.
This work
9. I don't see the point of re-decorating this room.
Re-decorating
10. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity.
Never
1. "If you don't take it easy, you'll have another heart attack", the doctor said to the patient.
The doctor warned the patient _
2. I know this reporter's background well and he's 100% honest.
This reporter,
3. They stretched a rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul their equipment.
across.
By
4. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The _
5. We've been thinking the matter over and have finally come to a decision.
We've given
6. Why isn't this TV working?
What
7. I've never tasted pheasant before.
This
8. If there's an emergency, ring this number.
In _
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9. I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat.
She _
10. The engine failed because a apart had been badly fitted.
The engine failure
1. Your house is bigger than mine.
My house
2. He did his homework , then he went to bed.
After
3. Jane doesn’t speak English as well as Peter.
Peter
4. Da Lat is one of the famous landscapes in Vietnam. I spent my holiday there.
I spent
5. The manager asked me to come to his office.
The manager said
6. He asked me where he could find her in that town.
He said _
7. She asked me not to be late.
She said
8. The train couldn’t run because of the snow.
The snow _
9. Nam laughed a lot when I told him the joke.
The joke
10. The police continued to watch the house.
The police carried
1. Mr. John gave an interesting speech.
Mr. John spoke
2. The sight was right in front of him but he didn’t notice it.
Although _
3. The woman was terribly upset. Her dog was run over.
The woman whose _
4. Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why
5. I fall asleep as the film was so boring.
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I fall asleep because of _
6. My students are very good at Mathematics.
My students study
7. This is the most modern building in this area.
No building
8. I asked the students to complete these tasks yesterday.
I had these
9. John drives more carefully than his brother.
John’s brother doesn’t _
10. They were such difficult questions that we couldn’t answer them.
The questions were so
1. Toshiko had her car repaired by a mechanic.
Toshiko had
2. If you worry, you will find it difficult to get to sleep.
The more _ _
3. It is so cold that we can’t bathe.

It is too _
4. When you arrive at the airport please go straight to the check-in desk.
On
5. There’s usually plenty of sunshine in southern countries.
It’s usually _
6. That can cost a lot of money.
That can
7. She doesn’t usually stay up so late.
She’s _
8. We really ought to go home now.
It’s
9. The town was nearer than we thought it would be.
The town _
10. I can’t cook very well.
I’m _
1. We can’t sit on the grass because it is too wet.
The grass _
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2. The builder’s going to mend my roof tomorrow.
I am going
3. We can’t have breakfast in the garden because it is very cold.
It is so
4. If you work had, you will find it easy to get good marks.
The harder
5. “You’d better not get up late” my mother said.
My mother _
6. No explanation is necessary.
It is _
7. Karl Marx left Germany, then he spent the rest of his life in London.
After Karl Marx
8. In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
Though _
9. It is six-hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
It takes
10. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
It’s for years
All the switches
2. It is said that he is one hundred years old.
He is said
3. Although she had an injured ankle, Esther still won the tennis match.
Despite _
4. Chris failed his driving test because he didn’t have enough lessons.
If Chris _
5. It was such a long journey that they were all asleep by the time they arrived.
The journey was so _
6. Louisa has taught her children how to prepare their own meals.
Louisa’s
7. The girl’s mother used to work with mine.
That’s the
8. I’m really sorry Andrew isn’t coming to my party at the weekend.
I wish Andrew _
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9. Unfortunately, Nick was too short to be a good basketball player.
Unfortunately, Nick
10. They think the burglar got in through the bathroom window.
The burglar
1. Their baby is six months old.
They
2. The exam question was so easy that all the students got it right.
It was such an
3. My brother stopped smoking now.
My brother _
4. I don’t like living in such a small house.
I really wish
5. Without your help, I shouldn’t have been to find my way.
If you hadn’t _
6. My shoes are being polished at the moment.
I’m _
7. He grows up more. He is more intelligent.
The more _
8. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it.
Most students are
9. During their meal, they discussed what to do at the weekend.
While they
10. Tom doesn’t play football any more.
Tom used
1. My mother bought me a nice blouse.
A nice blouse
2. They say that the company is in difficulty.
The company
3. You can get suntan by sunbathing.
If you
4. “Would you mind waiting for a few minutes ?”
We
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5. “Where’s the best place to buy souvenirs ?”
I asked her
6. You won’t lose weight if you don’t stop eating much.
Unless you _
7. To know English is necessary.
It is _
8. May Day is considered to be the day of the working class.
Everyone _
9. In Stratford upon – Avon we saw Shakespeare’s birthplace.
We saw the house
10. There are far more heavy lorries on the road than there used to be.
There didn’t
1. I regret spending so much money.
I wish I _
2. What’s the height of the mountain?
How
3. I don’t feel as tired after a train journey as I do after a car journey.
I feel more
4. Cars are faster than buses.
Buses _
5. He turned off the light, then he went out.
Turning
6. Theatre program usually have lots of information.

There _
7. He has been collecting stamps for five years.

He started
8. More newspapers are being sold in this city.
People are
9. They were giving their son some presents when we came.
Their son _ _
10. He spends two hours a week sorting out stamps.

Sorting out _
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1. The garage is servicing my car on Monday.
I am having
2. Sunny weather can always be depended on in southern countries.
People can always _
3. Remember to check your flight number.

Don’t forget
4. Football attracts people as much and so does tennis.
Football
Apples are _

I don’t know
7. The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press.
Nobody
8. How long is it since you saw Mary ?
When _
Robert now wishes
10. Belinda felt very tired but she still went to the party.
Though Belinda
1. He didn’t pass the exam because he didn’t work hard.
If he
2. Sally’s parents gave her a bicycle for her birthday.
Sally was _
3. Peter said he wasn’t feeling well.
Peter said _
4. The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours.
It took
5. It is difficult to train dogs.
Dogs are
6. She showed me the one that was too small.
The one
7. The red blouse was more expensive than the blue one.
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The blue
8. Tax free goods can be bought before you get on the plane.
You can
9. Did they build the garage at the same time as the house ?
Was the garage _
10. Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why don’t we
ĐÁP ÁN CHUYÊN ĐỀ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU
EXERCISE 1
1. You don't have to finish the work today.
2. Sally finally succeeded in getting a job.
3. I certainly won't go to that restaurant any more.
4. You'd better take a holiday.
5. Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill.
6. What I should like is being/ to be taken out to dinner.
7. Martin's poor health doesn't/ can't prevent / stop him (from) enjoying life.
8. They can't leave their dog behind when they go/ are on holiday.
9. The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed.
10. I find it hard to believe that he passed the exam.
EXERCISE 2
1. There's no faster way than this to get to the city center.
2. He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problems.
3. We didn't arrive early enough to see the first film.
4. I'd rather you didn't smoke in here.
5. It took him 2 hours to write the letter.
6. My father suggested we should go out for a while./ going out for a while.
7. Though Mr. Benson is old, He runs 8 miles before breakfast.
8. It was interesting to talk to you.
9. Whatever did you do that for?
10. I made these bookshelves myself.
EXERCISE 3
1. You play tennis better than I do.
2. It's two years since I went to the dentist's.
3. She never went to Paris without buying a new dress.
4. After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university.
5. There's no need to make her change her mind.
6. He denied for stealing (having stolen) the car/ that he had stolen the car.
7. Isn't there (another way/ some other way/ any other way) (to/ to reach/ reaching) the city centre.
8. At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen/ someone had stolen the money.
9. If I were you, I'd take more exercise.
10. She persuaded me not to leave.
EXERCISE 4
1. He greatly regretted not seeing Andrey on her trip to London.
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2. The accident is thought to have been caused by human error.
3. He asked Elizabeth if she would be visiting the Taj Mahal when she went.
4. The waiter recommended us to try/ that we should try
5. I have never tasted such a delicious cake
6. Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another.
7. Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
8. She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class.
9. My father has been reading that book for two weeks.
10. The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals.
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EXERCISE 5
1. They're such easy questions that everyone can answer them.
2. The boy whose parents died in a traffic accident will receive some money to continue his study.
3. Motorbikes are being produced in Vietnam.
4. If I had been there yesterday, I would have known who he was.
5. Unless you try hard, you can't pass the examination.
6. The more they spent money the harder they had to work.
7. The cover was thought to have been make of iron.
8. He went to London where had lived when he was a boy.
9. Because Jane was sick, Jane was absent from class.
10. The package was so heavy that Peter couldn't carry it.
EXERCISE 6
1. If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus.
2. Someone must have forgotten to lock the door.
3. They have had/ owned this house for ten years.
4. At the end of the course, there was a big party.
5. The pop star that/ who/ whom we invited onto the chatshow didn't turn up.
6. Despite her saying that she would come, I don't think she ever will.
7. No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened.
8. Had you slept well last night, you wouldn't feel tired now.
9. How long is it since you started the project ?
10. The church where their wedding will be held is lovely.
EXERCISE 5
1. My father doesn't play football anymore.
2. I was given a present on my last birthday.
3. She suggests going swimming.
4. He invited me a cup of tea.
5. If we had had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle.
6. I haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
7. It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.
8. I wish you had told us about it.
9. The owner of the house is thought to be abroad.
10. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
EXERCISE 8
1. How long have you known him.
2. They had a three-day trip.
3. In case it rain hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you.
4. She forgot doing the washing up.
5. It is easy to learn English.
6. If you leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
7. It was such old furniture that we couldn't keep it.
8. No one else in Gary's class plays the guitar as well as her.
9. Since the computer was invented, people have saved a lot of time.
10. Everybody needs to clean up their neighborhood once a week.
EXERCISE 9
1. You need to finish the work today.
2. Sally finally succeeded in getting the job.
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4. "You'd better take a holiday " the doctor said to him.
5. Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill.
6. "You work too hard" the doctor said to him.
7. How beautiful those pictures are
8. What an interesting film (it was)!
9. How heavy is your suitcase?
10. What is Peter's father's height?
EXERCISE 10
1. The car is too expensive for him to buy.
2. It wasn't until Shirley was eight years that she began to read.
3. Mrs. Taylor wished she hadn't bought the second - hand washing - machine.
4. It can't be denied that she has the beautiful voice.
5. Nobody in Jane's class is as tall as her.
6. The manager was no where to be found.
7. They are being made to study hard.
8. The older I get, the less I want to travel.
9. Never have I been to Liverpool in my life.
10. My father speaks hardly any French.
EXERCISE 11
1. Carol accused June of cheating.
2. Don’t you get fed up with (having to stay) staying at home in the evening?
3. Peter does not have enough money to buy this car.
4. Tim drives more carelessly than Tom does.
5. The dress was not short enough for my sister to wear.
6. It is the first time I’ve met such a famous person.
7. Apples are not as expensive as oranges.
8. Travelling by air makes me nervous.
9. Don’t forget to ask me to water the plants.
10. The cake was too sweet for me to eat.
EXERCISE 12
1. James used to play football better than (he does) now.
2. No longer does she enjoy traveling.
3. I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye to him.
4. He is said to have escaped to a neutral country.
5. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview.
6. Unless you keep your feet dry, you will catch/ get a cold.
7. They had been playing tennis for three hours.
8. We can’t avoid pollution unless we find other fuels./ We can’t avoid pollution if we don’t find other fuels.
9. Nuclear energy is supposed to have caused lots of problems.
10. You must have been surprised when you heard the news.
EXERCISE 13
1. They find it extremely difficult to cut down on smoking.
2. Much to our regret, your application has not been successful.
3. I haven’t met her since 1999.
4. It is not easy to speak English fluently.
5. If she had known you were in hospital, she would have visited you.
6. Mr. Jackson wanted to know why his son had not paid his bills.
7. He wore glasses and a false beard so that nobody could recognize him.
8. We wore warm clothes in order not to get cold.
9. If you don’t water these plants everyday, they will die.
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EXERCISE 14
1. The tea was so hot that I couldn’t drink.
2. 2.Many houses have been destroyed by the fire.
3. He had his house planted last month.
4. Her lecture was paid no attention to.
5. Mrs. Hoa prides herself on her cooking/ on being a good cook.
6. I think that you had better hurry or you will miss your bus.
(Hoặc: I think that you had better hurry. Otherwise, you will miss your bus)
7. There doesn’t seem to be anybody at home.
8. The rain was so heavy that they couldn’t finish their tennis game.
9. It took three hours and a half to fly to Moscow.
10. These pictures are the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen.
EXERCISE 15
1. It’s two years since I last saw Henry.
2. I wish I had finished my homework.
3. I’d rather you didn’t turn on the radio.
4. This is the most interesting poem I’ve read.
5. Jane speaks English better than Mary (does).
6. No one in Tom’s company is as good at programming as he is. (Hoặc: No
one in Tom’s company is as a good programmer as he is).
7. Both alcohol and cigarettes are bad for you.
8. Our dog bit the postman.
9. My mother cooks better than me/ than I do/ than I can.
10. Does that jackets (really) fit you?
EXERCISE 16
1. In spite of his broken leg/ having a broken leg/ his leg being broken, he managed to get out of the car.
(Hoặc: In spite of the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car)
2. I needn’t have given Ted message because he already knew about it.
3. If it hadn’t rained, we would have gone.
4. It’s hours since Mary rang.
5. Lola apologized for not attending/ having attended the meeting.
6. Feudalism is known to have lasted for hundreds of years in Europe.
7. I wish I had been able to see him off at the station.
8. It was her knowledge of world history that particularly impressed me.
(Hoặc: It was her knowledge of world history that made a particular impression on me)
9. John offered to carry the suitcase for Pauline. (Hoặc:
John offered to carry Pauline’s suitcase)
10. I wish (that) I had told you the truth.
EXERCISE 17
1. I can’t Stand being in a room where everybody is shouting.
(Hoặc: I can’t stand people/ everybody shouting in a room)
2. Minerals continue to be taken from the earth in immense quantities.
(Hoặc: Minerals in immense quantities continue to be taken from the earth)
3. However hard she works, she never seems to succeed.

4. So expensive was the Picasso painting that nobody could buy/ afford it.
5. The customer insisted on/ upon speaking to the head waiter.
(Hoặc: The customer insisted (that) he had to speak to the head waiter)
6. It is hard/ difficult/ impossible to make these old men change.
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8. Ann was unable to find the right job.
(Hoặc: Ann was not able to find the right job)
9. No one (who was) there noticed anything unusual.
10. If I were him, I would not spend so much money on clothing.
EXERCISE 18
1. Most people’s lives are influenced by weather conditions.
2. It took me the whole evening to finish the homework.
3. I am used to studying late at night.
4. I don’t mind giving you a lift.
5. The square was full of people.
6. Mary prides herself on never being late.
7. Little did we realise how serious the situation was.
8. John’s flat was broken into last week.
9. We stopped seeing each other/ one another a long time ago.
10. Were the police to have found out, I would have been in trouble.
EXERCISE 19
1. I don’t mind looking after the baby for you.
2. You’re not allowed to park here.
3. I broke down when I heard the bad news.
4. It’s the time of the year when people are on holiday.
5. I advised Jane not to come to work for a few days.
6. One of the guests is thought to have stolen the jewels.
7. It is rumoured that you stole it.
8. The bank manager kept me waiting for half an hour.
9. My mother cooks better than me/ I do.
10. I am used to studying late at night.
EXERCISE 20
1. He spent an hour traveling to Paris by train.
2. If I had studied carefully, I wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.
3. Is this the cheapest watch you have?
4. I don’t mind giving you a lift.
5. I’d rather stay at home than go to see that film.
6. You don’t have to wear a uniform.
7. Jim doesn’t have enough money to buy a cheap bike.
8. It is the first time I have met such a famous person.
9. The fog prevented us from driving.
10. It is Bob’s twentieth birthday next week.
EXERCISE 21
1. Apples are not as expensive as oranges.
2. Traveling by air makes me nervous.
3. When he was a student, he had known great poverty.
4. Lan suggested applying for the job.
5. Don’t forget to ask me to water the plants.

6. The cake was too sweet for me to eat.
7. She advised me to go there.
8. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late.
9. They are such beautiful stamps that all of us want to buy them.
10. The ball was thrown through the window by the boy.
EXERCISE 22
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1. Barbara wanted to know why I left school without saying goodbye
2. I’m not used to/ accustomed to sleeping in the afternoon
3. It’s difficult for Nam to study physics
4. It was such an unexpected remark that she didn’t know what to say/ couldn’t say a word
5. No one (else) in the world plays the guitar as/ so badly as you (do)
6. I needn’t have written that letter
7. The man in chief suggested checking everything once more
(Hoặc: The man in chief suggested that they (should) check everything once more)
8. Contrary to its harmless appearance, the fish is quite dangerous
9. What the students really appreciate is the teacher’s sense of humor
10. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the
epidemic
(Hoặc: Vietnam is acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early
stage of the epidemic)
EXERCISE 23
1. He forgot all/ everything about it, and so did she.
2. If I hadn’t been for my father’s encouragement, we couldn’t have managed it.
3. It is a pity/ regret (that) I didn’t apply for that job.
4. It took Mr. Smith four hours to repair his house.
5. If I had known all the facts, I wouldn’t have rung the police.
6. The reason why she lost her job was that she didn’t work hard enough.
7. The fog prevented us from driving.
8. “How do you like my new dress?” She asked John.
9. If John’s car hadn’t broken down, he wouldn’t have missed the ferry.
10. No longer do women in developed countries bear many children.
EXERCISE 24
1. I’d rather eat Vietnamese food than English food.
2. I can’t run as fast as Peter (can).
3. Jill advised Alison to look for a better job.
4. No longer do women nowadays depend on their husbands.
5. We haven’t intended to have a vacation so far this year.
6. Your mobile phone isn’t as expensive as mine. (Hoặc:
Your mobile phone is cheaper than mine)
7. Everybody here thinks it is not easy/ it is difficult to learn English.
8. That old villa by the sea has been bought.
9. If Jack hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to move the table.
10. The teacher asked Mrs. Johnson if/ whether her little son was good at computer.
EXERCISE 25
1. The gate will be widened so that the cars will/ can run into the yard easily.
2. Young pupils must wear school uniform at all times.
3. It’s the people I’m interested in, not the job itself.
4. We haven been cooking for the party for four hours.
5. I don’t know as (so) much about it as she does.
7. Traveling by air always makes me nervous.
8. No one seems to have predicted the correct result.
9. The atmosphere in that house was so frightening that we had to leave immediately.
10. On being asked about the strike, the Prime Minister declined to comment.
EXERCISE 26
1. Waterloo is a place in Belgium where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated.
2. Learning a foreign language in a week is impossible.
3. In spite of his old age, he often plays tennis
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5. If he were good at English, he could/ would get the job.
6. The film star avoided being recognized by wearing dark glasses.
7. The older she gets, the less she wants to travel.
8. She left the room without saying a word.
9. The cupboard was too expensive (for me) to buy.
10. Joan Brady wrote this novel.
EXERCISE 27
1. Peter said: “How about going to the booking office yourself?”
2. He is known to have been in prison several times
3. The film star objected to being criticised/ criticized by non-professionals
(Hoặc: The film star objected to criticism by non-professionals)
4. She can’t get used to studying every evening
5. I wish I had paid more attention to the lecture
(Hoặc: I wish I had been more attentive during the lecture)
6. I might have got/ gotten a better job if I had studied harder
7. I’d rather you didn’t mention it again
8. Ms. Quyen has taught/ has been teaching Chinese for ten years
9. This is the first time (that) we have visited the museum
(Hoặc: This is our first visit to the museum)
10. If Peter hadn’t woken up too late/ so late, he wouldn’t have missed the train
(Hoặc: If Peter had woken up earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the train)
EXERCISE 28
1. The cashier was forced to hand over the money (by the robber).
2. Going by car is more expensive than (going) by train.
3. It’s time we went because our train leaves at 8 A.M.
4. In spite of his great efforts, he failed to win the race.
5. Because of her carelessness, Mary lost her job.
6. A new factory is being built.
7. By whom was the window broken?
8. Mary wanted to know what Tom’s job was.
9. The fog prevented/ stopped the bus from running.
10. It is Tim’ eighteenth birthday next week.
EXERCISE 29
1. Peter denied using/ having used Paul’s mobile phone (and said that some else had done).
2. Traveling by car always makes me nervous.
3. He suggested that I should put my luggage under the seat.
4. The date of the meeting will have to be changed again.
5. Whenever he comes to visit us, a trouble occurs.
6. The less time my boss has, the better he works.
7. The host invited us to come again at the following weekend.
8. I apologise for being so rude to you yesterday.
9. Neither John nor I can cook.
10. There is a train leaving for Hue at 7 o’clock every morning.
EXERCISE 30
1. We are going to have our car repaired next week.
2. Since mathematics is a basic tool of thinking, it improves the way we think.
3. Huynh Duc is such a good player that we all admire him.
4. No longer do women in developed countries bear many children.
5. It is now a must to safeguard our natural resources
6. He wishes he had taken his doctor’s advice.
7. I’d rather have/ eat Vietnamese food than English food.
8. I was made to study for my exams by my teacher. 40
9. The house is too expensive for me to buy.
(Hoặc: The house is so expensive that I can’t buy it)
10. She has learnt/ has been learning English for ten years.
EXERCISE 31
1. If I had not been busy/ had been free, I could have gone to the cinema.
2. Unless you wear your fur coat, you will catch a cold.
3. Are you likely to pass the exams?
4. Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed yet.
5. This is the first time I have seen that man here.
6. Getting into work this morning was a bit difficult.
7. He might not have got my letter.
8. We were planning/ going/ intending to visit/ We were to visit grandmother, so we left early in the
morning.
9. Sad as it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
10. Much to our regret, we have to/ are obliged to inform you that your application has not been
successful.
EXERCISE 32
1. She wondered why Peter hadn't phoned.
2. The only thing I'm interested in is why he did it.
3. The police prevented him from escaping.
4. She is having a new outfit made (by her dressmaker).
5. Is this the best hotel you could find?
6. John has been playing the piano for ten years.
7. It will be impossible for them to come on Sunday.
8. She doesn't study hard enough.
9. The car cost me only a few hundred pounds.
10. These curtains were made by my mother.
EXERCISE 33
1. He has been investigating the case for a week.
2. She can't have stolen the necklace.
3. Even though the flat is very noisy we enjoy living here.
4. She advised John not to trust Peter.
5. So great was her grief that she almost fainted.

6. Until I tell you, you must stay/ you may not leave.
7. She'd rather have Italian food than French food.
8. Susan isn't as good at chemistry as Sarah.
9. When are John and Mary getting married/ to be married.
10. He can make most people understand him when he speaks English.
EXERCISE 34
1. We didn't arrive in time/ early enough to see the first film.
2. Peter apologised for breaking the glass.
3. If he hadn't saved me I would have drowned.
4. Nobody in the class is cleverer than Sally.
5. This is the most romantic story I have ever read.
6. The car is too expensive (for us) to buy.
7. He was made to study for the exams by his parents.
8. We have been cooking for the party for four hours.
9. He is behaving more violently than ever before
10. The police would not allow us to get/ let us get nearer.
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EXERCISE 35
1. Unless you promise to try harder I won't help you.
2. Carol accused June of cheating.
3. She has lived in that house since 1973.
4. He is believed/ thought to be mad.
5. We are having our house painted by a local firm.
6. He advised us to go by train.
7. She is too old to have any more children.
8. You needn't shout.
9. The play was so dull that he fell asleep.
10. She enquired where the nearest tube was.
EXERCISE 36
1. She reminded him to phone the office.
2. I wish I had time to listen to you.
3. John has just been released by the police.
4. They were speaking too softly for me to hear.
5. It took (us) 5 hours to get to London.
6. She's not used to staying up late.
7. I suggest (that) you look for another job.
8. If he had been more careful he wouldn't have lost his money.
9. They haven't visited me for 5 years.
10. He had all his suits made in Paris.
EXERCISE 37
1. He is visiting England for the first time.
2. It looks as if it's going to rain.
3. He will come so as to be sure of meeting you.
4. He enjoys walking in the rain.
5. A child spends his/ her life playing.
6. The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
7. His briefcase was so full that the zip fastener didn't close properly.
8. It is said that he beats his wife.
9. It looks as if he's running away from your fierce dog.

10. No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter.
EXERCISE 38
1. No sooner had she put up her umbrella than the rain came down in torrents.
2. The officer wanted to know why the witness had not reported the incident to the police the previous
week.
3. So many people turned out to see the President that all traffic came to a standstill.
4. The destruction of most of the old city of London was brought about by a fire in the 1600s.
5. It is over 20 years since he last went back to his home town.
6. Travelling by train is much cheaper than travelling by plane.
7. If only I were rich and famous!
8. They eventually decided to get married.
9. The managing director wanted to know if the accountant had been misappropriating company
funds.
10. Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight.
EXERCISE 39
1. If he hadn't been late for work every morning, he wouldn't have lost his job.
2. The exhibition has not been so well attended this year.
3. It's not the job I'm interested in, it's the people.
4. The excuse for the declaration of war was the defence of their territorial rights.
5. Johnny Brax is a careful driver on public roads but a terror on the racetrack. 42
6. According to our science correspondent, this new invention is the answer to many of our problems.
7. I'll be disappointed if there is no snow at Christmas/ if we don't have snow at Christmas.
8. This work must be finished for/ by six o'clock.
9. Re-decorating this room would be pointless/ useless.
10. Never accept cheques without proof of identity/ unless you have proof of identity.
EXERCISE 40
1. The doctor warned the patient that he would have another heart attack if he didn't take it easy.
2. This reporter, whose background I know well, is 100% honest.
3. By stretching a rope from one side of the crevasse to the other they were able to haul their
equipment across.
4. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular/ widespread as it used to be.
5. We've given the matter a lot of thought and have finally come to a decision.
6. What is the matter/ wrong with this TV?
7. This is the first time I've ever tasted pheasant.
8. In case of emergency, ring this number.
9. She always gives me a cup of coffee when I visit her flat.
10. The engine failure was due to a badly fitted part/ to the fact that a part had been badly fitted.
EXERCISE 41
1. My house isn't as big as yours.
2. After having done his homework, he went to bed.
3. Peter speaks E better than Jane.
4. I spent my holiday in Da Lat which is one of the famous landscapes in Vietnam.
5. The manager said "could you come to my office".
6. He said "where can I find her in this town?"
7. She said to me "don't be late".
8. The snow prevented the train from running.
9. The joke made Nam laugh a lot.
10. The police carried on watching the house.
EXERCISE 42
1. Mr. John spoke interestingly.
2. Although the sight was right in front of him, he didn’t notice it.
3. The woman whose dog was run over was terribly upset.
4. Why don't we go abroad for our holiday this year?
5. I fall asleep because of the boring film.
6. My students study Mathematics very well.
7. No building in this area is as modern as this one.
8. I had these tasks completed by the students yesterday.
9. John’s brother doesn’t drive as carefully as he.
10. The questions were so difficult that we couldn’t answer them.
EXERCISE 43
1. Toshiko had a mechanic repair her car.
2. The more you worry, the more you will find it difficult.
3. It is too cold for us to bathe.
4. On arriving at the airport, please go straight to the check-in-desk.
5. It’s usually sunny in southern countries.
6. That can be very expensive.
7. She’s not used to staying up so late.
8. It’s necessary for us to go home now.
9. The town wasn't as far as we thought.
10. I’m not a good cook.
EXERCISE 44
1. The grass isn’t dry enough for us to sit on. 43
2. I am going to have the builder mend my roof tomorrow.
3. It is so cold that we can’t have breakfast in the garden.
4. The harder you work, the more you will find it easy to get good marks.
5. My mother advised me not to get up late.
6. It is unnecessary to explain.
7. After Karl Marx had left Germany, he spent the rest of his life in London.
8. Though Mr. Benson is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast.
9. It takes six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh.
10. It’s for years since I enjoyed myself so much.
EXERCISE 45
1. All the switches must be turned of before you leaving the workshop.
2. He is said to be one hundred years old.
3. Despite his an injured ankle, Esther still won the tennis match.
4. If Chris had had enough lessons, he wouldn’t have failed his driving test.
5. The journey was so long that they were all asleep by the time they arrived.
6. Louisa’s children was taught how to prepare their own meals.
7. That’s the girl whose mother used to work with mine.
8. I wish Andrew were coming to my party at the weekend.
9. Unfortunately, Nick wasn’t short enough to be a good basketball player.
10. The burglar was thought to have got in through the bathroom window.
EXERCISE 46
1. They have a six-month baby.
2. It was such an easy question that all….
3. My brother used to smoke.
4. I really wish I lived in a big house.
5. If you hadn’t helped me, I shouldn’t have been to find my way.
6. I’m polishing my shoes at the moment.
7. The more he grows, the more intelligent he is.
8. Most students are capable when they feel like it.
9. While they were eating their meal, they discussed what to do at the weekend.
10. Tom used to play football.
EXERCISE 47
1. A nice blouse was bought for me by my mother.
2. The company is said to be in difficulty.
3. If you sunbathe, you can get suntan.
4. We were asked to wait for a few minutes
5. I asked her Where was the best place to buy souvenirs
6. Unless you stop eating much, you won’t lose weight
7. It is necessary to know English.
8. Everyone considers May Day is the day of the working class.
9. We saw the house in Stratford upon – Avon where Shakespeare’s was born.
10. There didn’t use to be heavy lorries on the road
EXERCISE 48
1. I wish I hadn’t spent so much money
2. How high the mountain is?
3. I feel more tired after a train journey than after a car journey.
4. Buses aren’t as fast as buses.
5. Turning off the light, he went out.
6. There are usually lots of information in a theatre program
7. He started collecting stamps five years ago.
8. People are selling more newspapers in this city. 44
9. Their son was being given some presents when we cam.
10. Sorting out his stamps takes him two hours.
EXERCISE 49
1. I am having the garage serve my car on Monday.
2. People can always depend on sunny weather in southern countries.
3. Don’t forget to check your flight number.
4. Football attracts people as much as tennis.
5. Apples are not as cheap as oranges.
6. I don’t know as much about it as she does.
7. Nobody who were at the meeting will say some thing to the press.
8. When did you last see Mary ?
9. Robert now wishes that he had accepted the job.
10. Though Belinda felt very tired, she still went to the party.
EXERCISE 50
1. If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
2. Sally was given a bicycle by her parents for her birthday.
3. Peter said, “ I am not feeling well.”
4. It took three and a half hours to fly to Moscow.
5. Dogs are difficult to train.
6. The one she showed me was too small.

7. The blue blouse is cheaper than the red blouse.
8. You can buy tax free goods before you get on the plane.
9. Was the garage built at the same time as the house?
10. Why don’t we go abroad for our holiday this year?
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WRITING

Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning

1.The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.

1. You should take the train instead of the bus.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2015

1. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test

Exercise 21 (week 11):

Exercise 23 (week 12)

Exercise 25 (week 13):

1. I simply fail to understand some of my friends’ attitudes to work.

1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.

Exercise 3: Reported Speech.

Exercise 4: Conditional Sentences.

Exercise 5: Passive Voice or active voice

1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.

1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.

CHAPTER 1: TRANSFORMATION He locked the gate …………………….. escaping.

8. They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them.

9. Why did you do that ?

10. These bookshelves are my own work.

2. I haven't been to the dentist's for two years.

7. People thought that the cover was made of iron.

7. Those pictures are beautiful.

3. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing-machine.

The manager was

My father speaks hardly _

Peter does not

8. I am always nervous when I travel by air.

9. Remind me to water the plants.

. Mr. Jackson wanted to know

We wore warm clothes in order

The customer insisted

8. Ann could not find the right job.

The bank manager _

7. Jim can’t afford to buy a cheap bike.

3. As a student he had known great poverty.

6. I tried to eat the cake, but it was too sweet.

The man in chief suggested

8. They have bought that old villa by the sea.

3. I’m more interested in the people than the job.

7. As she gets older, she wants to travel less.

8. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.

2. Mathematics improves the way we think, it is a basic tool of thinking.

3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.

2. "You were treating", said Carol to June.

6. "I think you should go by train", he told us.

9. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.

They were speaking

3. It is so cold that we can’t bathe.

6. Theatre program usually have lots of information.

7. He has been collecting stamps for five years.

10. He spends two hours a week sorting out stamps.

3. Remember to check your flight number.

6. She knows a lot more about it than I do.

ĐÁP ÁN CHUYÊN ĐỀ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU

3. However hard she works, she never seems to succeed.

5. Don’t forget to ask me to water the plants.

5. So great was her grief that she almost fainted.

9. It looks as if he's running away from your fierce dog.

6. The one she showed me was too small.

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