11.It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw my uncle My father……… 12.It’s a pity I don’t have a computer I wish……… 13.They are going to build a new supermarket in my neighborhood A new……
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1.It’s a pity I can’t play the guitar well - I wish ………
2.My mother spent three hors making a dress - It took………
3.We haven’t been to the concert for over a year - The last time………
4.Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure - He enjoys………
5.We last saw our grandfather 2 years ago - We haven’t………
6.You can make payment at any post office - Payment………
7.The president presented the trophy to the winner - The trophy………
8.I have never read such a romantic story - This is………
9.Nam was so angry that he couldn’t say any thing - Nam was too………
10.His dog is called Tony - He
11.It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw my uncle My father………
12.It’s a pity I don’t have a computer I wish………
13.They are going to build a new supermarket in my neighborhood A new………
14.The last time we went to a cinema was 2 years ago We haven’t………
15.The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys The boys felt………
16.Why don’t we go to the countryside? I suggested………
17.I’m sorry I’m not able to go with you I wish………
18.Spending the weekend in the countryside is very interesting It’s………
19.I regretted not telling him what happened last night I wish………
20.I wish I could speak English fluently It’s a………
21.She is very pleased to going away on holiday soon She’s looking………
22.Practice speaking English everyday or you can’t improve your English If………
23.Do you like learning a foreign language? Are you………
24.The boy is sorry he doesn’t have his teacher’s addrress The boy wishes………
25.The last time we saw him was on Monday We………
26.I would rather watch TV than go to the cinema I prefer………
27.It rained so heavily that we decided to cancel the match So heavily………
28.Please don’t interrupt me all the time Would you mind………
29.My father said I could use his car My father allowed………
30.I can do what I want and you can’t stop me You can’t………
31.It’s not a good idea to travel during rush hour It’s better to avoid………
32.My brother spends three hours surfing the net every night It takes………
33.I was surprised I passed the exam I didn’t expect………
Trang 234.Do you find it difficult to understand him?
Do you have………?
35.My mother never allows me to go out alone at night
My mother never lets………
36.People should use bicycles for short journeys
44.Why did you allow them to leave in the storm?
You shouldn’t let………
45.Not a single house in the village escaped undamage
There was………
46.Although Mark felt unwell, he went on working
Despite………
47.” Don’t forget to bring along the raincoat” Thuy’s grandma said
Thuy’s grandma reminded………48.The last time Thuy met her old friends was when they left school
Trang 363.The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it
The furniture was too………64.” You damaged my bicycle, John” said Mary
Mary accused………65.He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me
Not only………66.She isn’t on board now, so she can’t experience these marvelous things
If………67.The weather isn’t nice today, so we will not go to the zoo
If………68.I can’t help you because I’m very busy
I’m too………69.She did not go to the party because she was too tired
She was so………70.He is too short to be a goal keeper
He is not………71.You are too young to wear this dress
You are so………72.She was so old that she couldn’t work hard
She was too………73.He asks somone to wash his car twice a month
He has………74.The story was so boring that I turned off the light and went to bed
It was such………75.It was such an interesting film that no one of us wanted to miss
The film was………76.The suitcase was too heavy for me to carry
The suitcase was so………77.Nobody is as tall as Tam in my class
Tam is the………78.I can’t wear these shoes because they are too small
These shoes are not………79.These traffic rules are very important We must observe them at all times
These are such……… 80.In spite of the rain, we went to school yesterday
Although………81.The Tv film is so attractive that our parents see it through
It’s such………82.Everybody felt happy because of the news
The news………83.The underground is both quicker and cheaper
The underground is not only………84.The novel was so interesting that I have read it many times
It was………85.People say Mr Micawber is a picture of Dicken’s father
Mr Micawber………86.We felt tired because of the hot weather
The hot weather………
87.The girl is so nice that everybody likes her
She is……….88.They said that Nam was a clever student
Nam………89.The boy was so unhappy that he ran away to London
He was………90.They thought that Miss Nga passed the exam
Miss Nga………91.They saw the birds return to their nest in the evening
The birds………
Trang 492.The children laughed a lot because of the clowns
The clowns………
93.The package was too heavy for Nam to carry
Tha package was so………
94.The car was so expensive that we couldn’t buy it
The car was too………
95.He is such a lazy boy that he seldom learns his lessons
113.The walls of this house need paiting
The walls of this house need………114.He learned to drive when he was eighteen
He has………
115.It was so late that nothing could be done
It was too………
116.The robber made the bank manager hand over the money
The bank manager………
117.Why don’t you buy them this picture as a wedding present, Lan?
Trang 5121.Chinese is very difficult I can’t learn it
128.Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991 It is a vocalno in the Philippines
Mount Pinatubo, which………
129.She would rather read a book than watch TV
This is the first time………144.If we use solar energy, we can save natural resources
147.The bread is so stale that we can’t eat it
The bread isn’t………
148.He is such a slow speaker that his students get very bored
He speaks………
149.The problem is so difficult that we can’t solve it
The problem is too………
Trang 6150 He swims very well
He is………151.The film was so interesting that we would watch it many times
It was………152.Mark is too young to see the horror film
Mark is not………153.You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry
Unless………154.Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job
Nam now wishes that………155.It is said that he is 99 years
He………156.He drank such a lot of coffee that he couldn’t get to sleep
He drank so………157.They saved money because they wanted to have a good summer holiday
They saved money so as………158.Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school
In………159.If you run alt, you will get fitter
The………160.He couldn’t find the way to the hotel
He was not………
161.The door was so heavy that the child could not pust it open
The door was too………162.Please don’t play yor music so loudly
Would you mind………163.Children shouldn’t swim in this pool because it is too deep
This pool is not………164.They couldn’t do anything to stop people polluting the river
Nothing………165.The game was called off because of heavy rain
It rained………166.My car is going to be checked next Sunday
I’m………167.The test I did yesterday was so difficult that I couldn’t finish it in half an hour
Yesterday I did………168.My grandfather was born in this small village
This is………169.He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite………170.This is the most thrilling film I’ve ever seen
I have………171.Taking photographs is one of Lan’s interests
Lan is………
172 “I’m sorry I can not help you with your thesis” Minh said to me
Minh refuses………173.I have never seen such an interesting sight before
This is………174.They spent half an hour watching the news on TV every day
It takes………175.I’m fond of Johny although he behaves terribly
In spite………176.I can’t speak English as well as Nga
Nga speaks………177.It isn’t necessary to finish all your homework tonight
You………178.Although he is old, he goes jogging every morning
Despite………
Trang 7179.He got severe punishment from the master
He was………
180.It’s time for you to hand in all term papers
It’s time you………
181.He didn’t say goodbye to anyone when he left the room
188.This mobile phone is not as cheap as I thought it would be
This mobile phone is………
189.They used to make these vases by hand
197.Nobody has maintained the ancient houses for at least 60 years
The ancient houses………
198.The trip was terrifically exciting to the students
The students 199.He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all
So 200.Jane isn’t going to take part in the race and I’m not either
Neither Jane 201.Your house is bigger than mine
My house………
202.The question was so difficult that I couldn’t answer it
The question was too………203.Jane doesn’t speak French as well as Betty
Trang 8208.Im sorry that I was absent from class yesterday
II Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues
1 If people deliberately start a fire, they should be punished
9 You are under no obligation to accept their offer
- You can please ………
10 Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life
13.He said: `` We must have a party to celebrate this``
He said that
14.The poor farmer was tired but he kept working
In spite of
15.It is said that he died by his own hand
He is
16.Eighteen people came although we had expected only sixteen
Two extra
Trang 917.Janet is the best tennis-player in the club.
No one
18 Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong - No sooner
19 John missed the ferry because his car broke down - If
20 There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected - There were far ………
21 The farmers had applied new technology in their fields The output of rice was raised - Thanks to
22 Eighteen people came although we had expected only sixteen - Two extra
23 He is so stupid that he can't remember his lessons - So
24 It seems that no one predicted the correct result - Noone
25 I haven't seen her for five years - Five years
26 George's annual salary is $ 15,000 -George earns
27 They were married in the summer of 1999 - Their wedding
III: Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. 1 He didnt write to his girl friend any longer No longer
2 Let's leave at the end of the next lecture As soon as
3 Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangeruos Contrary
4 Hard work is the secret of passing your exam So long as
5 You donot have to pay for elementary education in Viet Nam Elementary education
6 He failed the exam because of his laziness Because he
7 We started living here fifteen years ago We have
8 Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago Minh hasn’t
9 Thank you very much for your help. I am
10 They cancelled the flight because of the heavy rain So heavily
11 Immediately after his arrival things went wrong Hardly
12 Mandy is excited about going to Greece on holiday Mandy is looking
13 Lock the door carefully before going to bed The door
14 Have you got a cheaper school bag? Is this ?
15 We could have lost that match if there hadn't been efforts from everyone of us
Without
16 Without this treatment, the patient would have died If the patient
17 Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date - If you had told me
18 “ Do you know who broke the window, Tom?” she said She ………
IV : Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. 1 He forgot about the bag until he got home - Not until
Trang 102 Phong looks very happy His father has given him a present
8 My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult
- My English friend isn't
9 I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement
16 I can't go out if my parents don’t permit
I can't go out without
17 All I know is that she has gone
As far
18 She hasn’t gone out with him for almost two years
They stopped
19 She feels strange when she drives on the left
She is not used
20 School uniform wasn’t compulsory at my school
We didn’t
19 The mother smiled happily She took the baby in her arms
Smiling
20 Did you have a good time at the party ?
- Did you enjoy ?
21 He has an intelligent daughter She won all the prizes ar her school
- His daughter is so
V : Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.
1,The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it
The water was not
2,Nobody can deny that she has abeautiful voice
Trang 117, “Would you like me to go with you?” I said - “ I’d rather go alone” he answered
9 Let’s buy Alice a gift when we come to her house
I suggest
10 We haven’t received confirmation of our hotel booking yet
- Our hotel booking
11 Thank you for your helping me
VI Rewrite following sentences sothat the same meaning with first sentences
1 I had just arrived home when she came
4 The patient recovered more rapidly than expected
- The patient made
5 My boss works better when he’s pressed for time
Trang 122 I'm sorry I was late for the meeting apology
Please late for the meeting.
3 “You borrowed my watch, didn't you?” Tom's sister said accused
Tom's sister her watch.
4 Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat afford
Most people hope they to buy a house or a flat.
5 I wish I had not lied to my parents truth
If only to my parents.
6 It’s possible that we may soon have no more oil RUN
It’s possible that we may soon _ oil
7 The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened SOONER
No _the accident happened
8 Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race PAIN
In spite _ the race
9 Perhaps they didn’t notice the tyre was flat MIGHT
They the tyre was flat
10 First of all, the director explained the reason for the meeting BEGAN
The director _ the reason for the meeting
11 Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend (WISHES)
→ Susan the airport to say goodbye to her friend
12 Despite his age, he’s still working (RETIRED)
→ He still ……….…… despite his age
13 Despite knowing the area well, I got lost (EVEN)
→ I got lost ……… the area well
14 I do not intend to tell you my plans (OF)
→ I have you my plans
15 Graham spends all his time doing research (DEVOTED)
→ Graham has ……… doing research
16. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did (against)
Trang 1319. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late (objected)
20. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night (such)
VIII: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same
1 Her ability to run a company really impresses me
What
2 The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.
The Prime Minister’s _
3.“If I were you, I would try my best to learn English well” John said to Jane
8 The bus takes longer than the train
→ The train does……….………
9 I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→ Never in … ………
10 It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone
→You should
11 She went out, but she didn’t say a word => She went out without ………
12 It’s such a difficult question that I can’t find the answer
=> The question is so ………
13 People say that these cattles were built in the 19th century
=> These cattles ………
14 Under no circumstances should you phone the police
=> The last thing ………
15 In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi
=> Although ………
16 My brother studies now harder than he used to
My brother
17 Please don’t ask me that question - I’d rather
18 I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City
I haven’t
19 John only understood very little what the teacher said
John could hardly
20 Tom will be twenty next week - It’s Tom’s
IX Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Use the word given
1 Can I ask you a few questions? (IF)
Do you _ a few questions?
2 “Is it raining outside?” asked Michael. (KNOW)
Michael wanted to raining outside
3 He didn't feel very well but he went to work. (SPITE)
He went to work very well
4 It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight. (HAS)
Tonight work late
5 Tuan’s behaviour at the party embarrassed me (TUAN)
I was embarrassed by the at the party
6 You must do exactly what the teacher tells you (CARRY)
You must _ instructions exactly
7 They decided to advertise their house on the Internet. (PUT)
They decided _ their house on the Internet
8 Miss Lan had to finish the accounts and write several reports as well (ADDITION)
Trang 14Miss Lan had to finish the accounts several reports.
9 It’s waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony ( worth)
20 France hasn’t won a gold medal in this sport for ages (time)
-> It’s a………medal in this sport
21 She liked Paris very little and Rome less (worse)
24 The final question in part 8 wasn’t answered correctly by anyone (answer)
-> Nobody………the final question in part 8
X Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capital and so that the meaning stays
1 I wish I had visited the city
6 She didn’t say anything when she walked in
She walked in without
7 He couldn’t drive because of the fog
The fog prevented
8 Neil regrets having sold his car
Neil wishes
9 The child ran out because of the strange noise
The strange noise
10 Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong
Trang 1513 I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you.
25 You really should be able to dress yourself by now !
Ir' s high time :
XI Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues(10pts)
1 We couldn't relax until all the guests had gone home
7 Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves
All dogs are
8 Don't go to lunch until you have typed all these letters
Make sure you finish
9 The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast