1.I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute.

likehood
\Rightarrow There is little likehood that the television will blow up at any time.
2. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. picked
\Rightarrow I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds.
3. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. went
\Rightarrow The painting went for five thousands pounds.
4. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year.even
\Rightarrow We have broken even this year.
5. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in colours.advent
1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color.
6. I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible.loss
\Rightarrow I find myself at a loss to understand/ comprehend Harold’s behavior.
7. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime.proportion
\Rightarrow The punishment was out of proportion to the crime.
8. I’m afraid our problems are just beginning.iceberg
\Rightarrow These problems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.
9. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football.shoulders
\Rightarrow In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football
10. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new project.Dark
\Rightarrow Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new projects.
11. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. lacked
\Rightarrow I lacked (the) courage to tell him what I really thought.
12. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders.stop
\Rightarrow The police put a stop to the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders.
13. travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a good guidebook with you.more
\Rightarrow There is more to travelling alone than taking a good guide book with you.
14. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her . BACK
\Rightarrow The way he took everything she did for granted really put her back up .

Đề I:
1. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)
\Rightarrow
2. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders. (STOP)
\Rightarrow
3. travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a good guidebook with you.(MORE)
\Rightarrow
4. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her . ( BACK )
\Rightarrow
5. She was so anxious while the results were read out. ( BREATH )
\Rightarrow
6. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason . ( ACCOUNT )
\Rightarrow
7. A huge investment has been put into the field of solar-electricity.( INVEST )
\Rightarrow
8. Alice was not a confident person, and that was why she was so shy. ( DUE )
\Rightarrow
9. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. (CLUE)
\Rightarrow
10. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant. (BEDISE)
\Rightarrow
Key đề I:
1. I lacked (the) courage to tell him what I really thought.
2. The police put a stop to the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders.
3. There is more to travelling alone than taking a good guide book with you.
4. The way he took everything she did for granted really put her back up .
5. She held her breath while the results were read out .
6. On no account / Not on any account should the house be left unlocked .
7. They invest a big fund / sum of money into the field of solar- electricity.
8. Alice’s shyness was due to ( a/her ) lack of confidence.
9. I didn’t have any clue about how to send a fax when I started work.
10. What you have been saying is beside the point.

Đề II
1. Please stop criticizing everybody! DOWN
\Rightarrow
2. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD
\Rightarrow
3. Helen’s report is rather unclear in places. LACKING
\Rightarrow
4. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor’s performance. STANDING
\Rightarrow
5. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. FOOT
\Rightarrow
6. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
\Rightarrow
7. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND
\Rightarrow
8. Building societies will have to guard against their rivals. LAURELS
\Rightarrow
9. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. NAME
\Rightarrow
10. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES

Key đề II
1. Please stop running everybody down.
2. We don’t hold out much hope for the missing climbers.
3. Helen’s report seems to be lacking in clarity in places.m = be short of sth
4. The actor was given a standing ovation for his performance.
5. Taxpayers had to foot the bill for the privatization plan.
6. He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
7. The world press got wind of the story from a government official.
8. Building societies will not be able to rest on their laurels.
9. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer.
10. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.

Đề III
1. I really don't know what you're talking about. (FAINTEST)
\Rightarrow
2. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW
\Rightarrow
3. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting. WENT
\Rightarrow
4. You can walk to the station easily from the hotel. DISTANCE
\Rightarrow
5. Pauline isn’t one of the people who know the secret. ON
\Rightarrow
6. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived. HOLD
\Rightarrow
7. You must accept the fact that she has left you. TERMS
\Rightarrow
8. He was not given details of the company’s new plans. DARK
\Rightarrow
9. Stop criticizing everybody! (DOWN)
\Rightarrow
10. Terry has just insured her life. (OUT)
\Rightarrow

Key đề III
1. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
2. I feel I am getting / being given a raw deal.
3. The painting went for five thousand pounds.
4. The station is within easy walking distance of the hotel.
5. Pauline hasn’t been let in on the secret.
6. We don’t hold out much hope for the missing climbers.
7. You must come to terms with the fact that she has left you.
8. It was kept in the dark about the company’s new plans.
9. Stop running everybody DOWN.
10. Terry has just taken OUT insurance on her life.

Đề IV
1. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief. (OUT)
\Rightarrow
2. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. (OUT)
\Rightarrow
3. I met your friend David the other day. (INTO)
\Rightarrow
4. I think you’ve been overcharged, old son! (OFF)
\Rightarrow
5. I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign. (UP)
\Rightarrow
6. I won’t allow swearing in my classroom (FOR)
\Rightarrow
7. The company was bought up by a large multinational. (OVER)
\Rightarrow
8. Your story is different from the facts. (WITH)
\Rightarrow
9. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her how beautiful she is EMBARRASSES
\Rightarrow
10. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child ?(RECOLLECTION)
\Rightarrow

Key đề IV:
1. It turned OUT that Joe was the thief.
2. I need a calculator to work OUT the total.
3. I bumped/ran INTO your friend David the other day.
4. I think you’ve been ripped OFF, old son.
5. I think we should step UP the pressure on her to resign.
6. I won’t stand FOR swearing in my classroom.
7. The company was taken OVER by a large multinational.
8. Your story does not tie in WITH the facts
9. It embarrasses her when people tell her how beautiful she is.
10. Haven’t you had any recollection of your lifetime in London as a child?

Đề V
1. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters.(PRIORITY)
\Rightarrow
2. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. (RELIANCE).
\Rightarrow
3. “I don’t mind where the money goes as long as the people are the real beneficiaries”.(MATTER)
\Rightarrow
4. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some postive changes into the French film
industry. (BREATH)
\Rightarrow
5. The terrorists attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11-9 attack on the WTO
building. (CARBON)
\Rightarrow
6. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this, but it’s probably worth
about $5000. (FIGURE)
\Rightarrow
7. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE)
\Rightarrow
8. Detectives had stopped working on the Hornsey murders case three years previously. (BOOK)
\Rightarrow
9. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB)
\Rightarrow
10. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (SIZE)
\Rightarrow
Key đề V
1. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must take priority (be given priority) over other matters.
2. I advise you not to place any reliance on what you read in the papers about me.
3. “It doesn’t matter where the money goes as long as the people are real beneficiaries”.
4. Critics are hoping the new director can breathe life into the French film industry.
5. The terrorist attack on the Capital trade Centre was carbon copy of the 11-9 attack on the WTO
building.
6. It is very difficult to put a figure/ give an exact figure on a table like this, but it’s probably worth
about $5000.
7. Five boys on a motorbike at the spead of 60mph is a receipe for disaster.
8. Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey murder case three years previously.
9. He is a dab hand at cooking.
10. We all want to cut him down to size.

Đề VI
1. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH)
\Rightarrow
62. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)
\Rightarrow
63. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG)
\Rightarrow
64. Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow down to see the wall paintings. (HOLD UPS)
\Rightarrow
65. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
\Rightarrow
66. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsble for the old age of our
society. (RESISTANCE)
\Rightarrow
67. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents. (STONE)
\Rightarrow
68. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualities. (PRECISE)
\Rightarrow
69. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country. (STORM)
\Rightarrow
70. They’ve been arguing about the motorway extension for years. (BONE)
\Rightarrow
71. My father doesn’t approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John. (VIEW)
\Rightarrow
Key đề VI
1. He really kicked me in the teeth when breaking the promise to help me out.
2. He died with nothing to his name/ having nothing to his name/ without anything to his name.
3. Have a look at this picture. It may help to jog your memory.
4. Motorists are causing/ cause hold ups as they slow down to see the wall painting.
5. He is making (quite) a name for himself as an interviewer.
6. There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the
old age of our society.
7. The orphanage left no stone unturned in their attempt to find the boy’s parents.
8. The Minister didn’t go into details about the casualities.
9. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm.
10. The proposed motorway extension has been a bone of contention for years.

Đề VII
1. My father doesn’t approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John. (VIEW)
2. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)
3. You look as if something unpleasant has happened to you. (WARS)
4. It’s brillian film. – I laughed uncontrolably all through the way. (HEAD)
5. She finds grammar exercies extremely boring. (STIFF)
6. I’ll have to wait before I know whether he’ll keep his promise or not. (REMAINS)
7. He was so worried that his mind couldn’t function normally. (STRAIGHT)
8. They’ll cause a lot of trouble. (CAT)
9. Some people say that there’s hardly any difference between love and hate. (LINE)
10. She can buy anything she wants – She’s very rich. (ROLLING)
Key đề VII
1. My father takes a dim view of borrowing so much money from a person like John.
2. I have a lot of affection for her.
3. You look as if you have been in the wars.
4. It’s a brilliant film – I lauhged my head off all through the way.
5. Grammar excercises bore me stiff.
6. It remains to be seen whether he’ll keep his promise or not.
7. He was so worried that he couldn’t think straight.
8. They will put the cat among the pigeons.
9. Some people say that there’s a thin line between love and hate.
10. She can buy anything she wants – she is rolling in money.

Đề VIII (đề này dễ hơn)

1. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely. (CHANCE)
\Rightarrow
2. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
\Rightarrow
3. I just didn’t know what to say. (LOST)
\Rightarrow
4. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
\Rightarrow
5. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)
\Rightarrow
6. I don’t intend to tell you my plans. (INTENTION)
\Rightarrow
7. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
\Rightarrow
8. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)
\Rightarrow
9. I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them. (OBJECTS)
\Rightarrow
10. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR)
\Rightarrow
Key đề VII1 (đượ c đề dễ mà cũng viết sai )
1. There is a (reasonable) chance that there will be a rise in temperature in the next century.
2. You must resgin yourself to the fact that she has left you.
3. I was lost for words.
4. They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
5. He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years imprisonment.
6. I have no intention of telling you my plans.
7. Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
8. He spent the entire day watching videos.
9. I think she objects to doing other people’s work for them.
10. I wasn’t favor of the idea.

Đề IX
1. Teaching doesn’t suit her. (CUT)
\Rightarrow
2. I never thought of going by train. (OCCUR)
\Rightarrow
3. He is very likely to come. (PROBABILITY)
\Rightarrow
4. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
\Rightarrow
5. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)
\Rightarrow
6. The rain was coming down in torrent. (DOGS)
\Rightarrow
7. Organic vegetables are said to be health. (WONDERS)
\Rightarrow
8. He is determined to become a doctor. (HEART)
\Rightarrow
9. Mary got married without her parents’ knowledge. (UNAWARE)
\Rightarrow
10. John spent all his time working. (DEVOTED)
\Rightarrow

Đề IX
1. Teaching doesn’t suit her. (CUT)
\Rightarrow She is not cut out for teaching
2. I never thought of going by train. (OCCUR)
\Rightarrow Never did it occur to me to go by train.
The thought of going by train never occurred to me
3. He is very likely to come. (PROBABILITY)
\Rightarrow In all probability he will come
4. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
\Rightarrow What caused the explosion is still unknown
5. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)
\Rightarrow The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago
6. The rain was coming down in torrent. (DOGS)
\Rightarrow It was raining cats and dogs
7. Organic vegetables are said to be health. (WONDERS)
\Rightarrow Organic vegetables are said to do wonders for one's health :)
8. He is determined to become a doctor. (HEART)
\Rightarrow He has set his heart on becoming a doctor
His heart is set on becoming a doctor (30/4 :)))
9. Mary got married without her parents’ knowledge. (UNAWARE)
\Rightarrow Mary's parents were unware of her marriage
10. John spent all his time working. (DEVOTED)
\Rightarrow John devoted himself to his work

Đề X
1. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. (ROOM)
\Rightarrow
2. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. (ORDER)
\Rightarrow
3. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION)
\Rightarrow
4. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. (UNTIL)
\Rightarrow
5. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. (EMPHASIS)
\Rightarrow
6. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON)
\Rightarrow
7. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. (UNLESS)
\Rightarrow
8. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. (AVERAGE)
\Rightarrow
9. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)
\Rightarrow
10. Many species of the wildlife are threatned with extinction. (DANGER)
\Rightarrow

Key đề X
1. There was no room on the desk for his books.
2. There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order.
3. The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man.
4. Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager.
5. She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together.
6. They have a lot of hobbies and interests in common.
7. Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish.
8. On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year.
9. It is waste of time trying to save endangered species.
10. Many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction.

Đề XI
1. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
\Rightarrow
2. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. (ABACK)
\Rightarrow
3. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. (TERMS)
\Rightarrow
4. William tried to remain imprtial in the quarrel between his two cousins. (SIDES)
\Rightarrow
5. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED)
\Rightarrow
6. She has always had a good relationship with the children. (GOT)
\Rightarrow
7. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. (MET)
\Rightarrow
8. Don’t tell the boss anything about this. (BREATHE)
\Rightarrow
9. We have more important things to do at the moment. (FISH)
\Rightarrow
10. The accused became very emotional. (OVERCOME)
\Rightarrow
ey đề XI
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[FONT=&quot]1. [FONT=&quot]The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.[/FONT]
[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2. [FONT=&quot]The workers were completely taken aback at (by) the news of the merger.
[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]3. [FONT=&quot]Kate has finally come to terms with the fact that their friendship is over.
[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]4. [FONT=&quot]William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between his two
cousins.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]5. [FONT=&quot]The black rhino is threatened with extinction.[/FONT] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]6. [FONT=&quot]She has always got along (on) well with the children.[/FONT] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]7. [FONT=&quot]The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the
authorities (with the authorities’ approval).[/FONT] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]8. [FONT=&quot]Don’t breathe a word of this to the boss./ Don’t breathe a word to the
boss about this.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]9. [FONT=&quot]At the moment we have another fish to fry.[/FONT] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]10. [FONT=&quot]The accused was overcome with emotion.[/FONT] [/FONT]

1. Stop criticizing everybody! DOWN

.......................................................................
2. Terry has just insured her life. OUT
.......................................................................
3. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief. OUT
.......................................................................
4.I need a calculator to arrive at the total. OUT
.......................................................................
5. I met your friend David the other day. INTO
.......................................................................
6. I think you've been overcharged, old son! OFF
.......................................................................
7.I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign. UP
.......................................................................
8. I won't allow swearing in my classroom! FOR
.......................................................................
9. The company was brought up by a large multinational. OVER
.......................................................................
10. Your story was different from the facts. WITH
.......................................................................
1. Stop running everybody down.
2. Terry has just taken out an insurance on her life.
3. In the end, it turned out that Joe was the thief.
4. I need a calculator to work out the total.( Ad sai chính tả kìa :3...đánh vội quá hà 😊 )
5. I ran into your friend......
6. I think you've been ripped off, old son!
7. I think we should step up the pressure on her to resign.
8. I won't stand for swearing in my classroom! ( cho tớ hỏi câu này...Nếu k dùng Phrasal verbs
thì mình có thể dùng cấu trúc này dc k ạ?
- I won't have sb swearing/ let sb swear in my classroom!
9. the company was taken over by....
10. Your story didn't tie in with the facts..
1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”.(dawned)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
4. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
5. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
6. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
7. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
8. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
9. Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (monopoly)
à_______________________________________________________________________________
10. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)
à_______________________________________________________________________________

1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”.(dawned)

à The meaning of a "freebie" suddenly dawned on me.
2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
à After the scandal he was asked to hand in his resignation
3. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)
à Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument
4. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)
à My father is feeling under the weather these days.
5. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)
à I don’t think this record will ever catch on
6. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)
à His arrival took us all by surprise.
7. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map)
à The success of our local theater has put our city on the map
8. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)
à He is by no means a reliable witness
9. Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (monopoly)
à Our company holds the monopoly over the import of these chemicals.
10. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)
à The band's tour is on the balance

PART III. WRITING

Section 1. Rewrite each sentence so that it begins with the words and the meaning stays the same. (10 points)
1. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.
=>
2. It’s not our concern what they do after lessons.
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3. He was so disgusted at the way she behaved that he refused to speak to her.
=>
4. All the passengers of the jumbo jet were killed in the crash.
=>
5. The trip is so amazing that we will never forget it.
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Section 2. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the
same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the word in brackets. Write your answers in the space
provided. (10 points).
1. The mischievous boy never expressed regret for what he had done to the dog. NO
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2. Mary has been working so hard that it’s logical she feels completely exhausted. STANDS
=>
3. The film script was very different from the novel it was based on. RESEMBLANCE
=>
4. It is difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation. (HOW)
=>
5. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie” (DAWNED)
=>

1. The mischievous boy never expressed regret for what he had done to the dog. NO
=>The mischievous boy expressed no regret for what he had done to the dog
2. Mary has been working so hard that it’s logical she feels completely exhausted. STANDS
=>Mary has been working so hard that it's logical she stands exhaustion
3. The film script was very different from the novel it was based on. RESEMBLANCE
=>The film script bears no resemblance to the novel it was based on
4. It is difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation. (HOW)
=> It is difficult to know how i would have reacted in that situation
5. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie” (DAWNED)
=> I suddenly dawned the meaning of a "freebie"

1.the Students Didn't Take To Their New Lecturer.

=> The New Lecturer..was Unpopular With The Students..........

2.their Problems Are All Self-inflicted.

=> Their Problems.are Of Their Own Making.........

3.i Suddenly Realized What The Meaning Of A ''freebie'' was(dawned)

=>..it suddenly Dawned On Me The Meaning Of A "freebie"

4.it's Uncertain Whether The Band's Tour Will Take Place.(balance)

=>..The band's tour is in the balance.......

5.all The Witnesses Said The Accident Was My Fault(blame)

=>..all The Witnesses Said I Was To Blame For The Accident.......
6.we Get On Very Well With Our Next Door Neighbor (teams)
=>We get on good terms with our next door neighbor

1) So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Matthew stood by the door.
positioned
Matthew ………………………………………..as to be able to leave the room quickly .
2) I haven’t been told clearly what I’ll have to do in my next project at work
required
It hasn’t been made……………………………….me in my next project at work.
3) In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident.
short
The fact that we survived the accident was………………………., in my opinion.
4) What gave you the impression that Sue and Jack were going to split up?
led
What was…………………………….that Sue and Jack were going to split up?
5) I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise.
power
I…………………………………………….….….this problem from arising
6) I don’t think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service.
justified
I don’t think you …………………………………...…fuss about the service.
7) Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood.
contend
Laura had a ……………………………………….…..during her childhood.
8) The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly.
sudden
All………………………………………………………from the audience

1) David played the main role when the proposal was drafted.
instrumental
David ………………………………………of the proposal.
2) If you hadn’t change our original agreement, everything would have been fine.
stuck
Had …………………………………………agreed, everything would have been fine.
3) I think you should have some consideration for those who don’t have lives as privileged as
yours.
spare
I think you should………………………………………lives aren’t as privileged as yours.
4) We decided to stay for longer because we were so thrilled by the place
prolonged
We decided to …………………………………………..we by the place.
5) Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs.
marveled
Competitors …………………………………………….which he conducted his business affairs.
6) I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remained.
defeat
I was loath ………………………………………………..some hope of success.
7) After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home.
sight
After a long hard journey, my spirits……………………………………….of my home.
8) Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by a regular exercise
wonders
Regular exercise would…………………………………………at life.

1. If Tony hadn’t interfered, there would have been no problems yesterday, I’m sure.
smoothly
Without Tony’s ……………………………………………… yesterday, I’m sure
2. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed.
issue
I …………………………………………………….. best we should proceed.
3. He didn’t want to get in a position where he might loose all his money.
possibility
He didn’t want to expose……………………………………. all his money
4. The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert.
deluged
The company…………………………………………….. response to the advert.
5. The manager said that he had paid attention to my complaints and would take the
appropriate action.
note
The manager said that he had…………………………………… accordingly
6. We’ll have to make sure that costs are as low as possible or we’ll have no money left.
minimum
We’ll have to keep …………………………………………….. ourselves with no money left.
7. His behavior at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has.
conducted
The way ……………………………………………………. In the bad reputation he now has.
8. Her work didn’t meet the standards that were considered acceptable.
conform
Her work …………………………………………………. acceptable standards.

1) The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world.
caused
Such was …………………………………………………. the film, that it was banned in several parts of
the world.
2) He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that
room.
store
Little ……………………………………………………. him when he walked into that room.
3) You shouldn’t let trivial maters worry you so much.
prey
You shouldn’t let trivial matters ………………………………………. extent
4) He became famous but it cost him his privacy.
expense
His rise …………………………………………. of his privacy.
5) I helped Ray, with the result that his business became successful.
favour
I ………………………………………….. which his business became successful.
6) I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me.
best
The manager kept ……………………………………… an hour before he would see me.
7) I’ll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn’t arise here soon.
near
Unless an opportunity presents ………………………………. future, I’ll have to consider working
abroad.
8) I wanted to make sure that my good work wasn’t wasted in that way.
waste
I wanted to prevent ………………………………………….. in that way.

1. If Tony hadn’t interfered, there would have been no problems yesterday, I’m sure.
smoothly
Without Tony’s …INTERFERENCE, EVERYTHING WOULD HAVE GONE
SMOOTHLY…………………………………………… yesterday, I’m sure
2. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed.
issue
I ………TOOK ISSUE WITH HIM ABOUT HOW…………………………………………….. best we should
proceed.
3. He didn’t want to get in a position where he might loose all his money.
possibility
He didn’t want to expose…HIMSELF TO THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSING………………………………….
all his money
4. The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert.
deluged
The company…………WAS DELUGED WITH CALLS IN………………………………….. response to the
advert.
5. The manager said that he had paid attention to my complaints and would take the
appropriate action.
note
The manager said that he had……TAKEN NOTE OF MY COMPLAINTS AND WOULD
ACT……………………………… accordingly
6. We’ll have to make sure that costs are as low as possible or we’ll have no money left.
minimum
We’ll have to keep …COSTS TO THE MINIUM OR WE'LL FIND…………………………………………..
ourselves with no money left.
7. His behavior at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has.
conducted
The way ……HE CONDUCTED HIMSELF AT THE CONFERENCE
RESULTED………………………………………………. In the bad reputation he now has.
8. Her work didn’t meet the standards that were considered acceptable.
conform
Her work …DID NOT CONFORM TO WHAT WERE CONSIDERED……………………………………………….
acceptable standards.

1) The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world.
caused
Such was ………THE CONTROVERSY THAT WAS CAUSED BY…………………………………………. the
film, that it was banned in several parts of the world.
2) He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that
room.
store
Little ………DID HE KNOW WHAT WAS IN STORE FOR……………………………………………. him when
he walked into that room.
3) You shouldn’t let trivial maters worry you so much.
prey
You shouldn’t let trivial matters ………PREY ON YOUR MIND TO SO GREAT AN
………………………………. extent
4) He became famous but it cost him his privacy.
expense
His rise …TO FAME WAS/CAME AT THE EXPENSE ……………………………………. of his privacy.
5) I helped Ray, with the result that his business became successful.
favour
I ……DID RAY A FAVOUR DUE TO …………………………………….. which his business became
successful.
6) I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me.
best
The manager kept …ME WAITING FOR THE BEST PART OF…………………………………… an hour
before he would see me.
7) I’ll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn’t arise here soon.
near
Unless an opportunity presents …ITSELF IN THE NEAR………………………. future, I’ll have to
consider working abroad.
8) I wanted to make sure that my good work wasn’t wasted in that way.
waste
I wanted to prevent ……MY GOOD WORK FROM GOING TO WASTE…………………………………….. in
that way.
508. Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT)
→It was Mary that rang hours and hours ago.

1. The brochure gives hardly any useful information

Precious.......................................... .................................................. .......
2. That reminds me of the time i climbed to the top of Mount Fuji
That takes............................................. ........................................
3. If you find it necessary , you can contact me on this number
should
4. We had to settle for a cheaper car than the one we wanted
We had to content........................................... .................................
5. Fancy you and I meeting in the middle of Africa like this
It's really odd............................................... .................................................. ..........
6. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you
It is at................................................ .................
7. He gave me a detailed account of the operation
He gave me a blow.............................................. ............
8. The university didn't prepare to consider his application due to his lack of right qualifications
Had............................................... ....................................
9.My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress
My friend talked............................................ .........................
10. We shall find the solution to the problem soon
One of................................................ ....................................
ThaiSangNguyen
08-02-2017, 07:38 PM
1. The brochure gives hardly any useful information
Precious little information is given in the brochure.
2. That reminds me of the time i climbed to the top of Mount Fuji
That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of...
3. If you find it necessary , you can contact me on this number
Should you find it necessary, you can contact... (If you= should you)
4. We had to settle for a cheaper car than the one we wanted
We had to content with a cheaper car. (content with= be happy with)
5. Fancy you and I meeting in the middle of Africa like this
It's really odd that you and I meet in the ...
6. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you
It is at Mr.Foster's request that I write this letter to you.
7. He gave me a detailed account of the operation
He gave me a blow by blow (=detailed) account of the operation.
8. The university didn't prepare to consider his application due to his lack of right qualifications
Had it not been for his lack of right qualifications, the uni would have prepared to...
9.My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress
My friend talked me into going to the party in fancy dress. (talk sb into doing sth: persuade sb to do sth)
10. We shall find the solution to the problem soon