BAI TAP VIET LAI CAU 1

REWRITING I Rewriting 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 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 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 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…………………………………………………………………………………… 34.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 Bicycles………………………………………………………………………………………… 37.Do you enjoy surfing the web? Are you………………………………………………………………………………………… 38.” Why don’t you complain to the company,Nam?” said Phong Phong suggested……………………………………………………………………………… 39.Jane is excited abot meeting her old friends again Jane is looking………………………………………………………………………………… 40.His parents made him study hard for the exam He………………………………………………………………………………………… 41.It snowed heavily, so we couldn’t arrive home early It snowed so…………………………………………………………………………………… 42.They live in a very lovely house The house……………………………………………………………………………………… 43.Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………… 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 Thuy hasn’t……………………………………………………………………………………… 49.It was such lovely weather that we decided to spend the day on the beach The weather…………………………………………………………………………………… 50.Tokyo and Yokohama were struck by a disastrous earthquake in 1923 The cities………………………………………………………………………………………… 51.They will have to change the date of the meeting again The date………………………………………………………………………………………… 52.I don’t have a key, so I can’t get in If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53.I’m too poor to take a space trip I’m not………………………………………………………………………………………… 54.She was tired, but she stayed up late to watch the late film on TV Although……………………………………………………………………………………… 55.Since was careless, Tim lost his job Because of……………………………………………………………………………………… 56.Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year Why…………………………………………………………………………………………… 57.It’s nearly 20 years since we knew each other We……………………………………………………………………………………………… 58.It’s raining, so we can’t have lunch in the garden If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 59.The book was interesting to most children Most children…………………………………………………………………………………… 60.Without air, there would be no life on this planet If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61.I have never cread such an interesting book before It is……………………………………………………………………………………………… 62.People say that this castle was built in the 19 century This castle……………………………………………………………………………………… 63.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………………………………………………………………………………………… 92.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 The boy………………………………………………………………………………………… 96.The buses don’t stop They are full Since…………………………………………………………………………………………… 97.That bridge is so low that boats can’t sail under it It’s such………………………………………………………………………………………… 98.Nga can’t cook as well as her mother Nga’s mother………………………………………………………………………………… 99.He didn’t see you yesterday He might not speak to you If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 100.They are not at home today They don’t meet their aunt If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 101.He can’t this exercise because it is very difficult It is such………………………………………………………………………………………… 102.People say that the weather is very fine there The weather…………………………………………………………………………………… 103.We got lost because we didn’t have a map If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 104.When did you start learning French? How long…………………………………………………………………………………… 105.She hates people looking at her She hates………………………………………………………………………………………… 106.The woman is friendly Her daughter is a friend of mine The woman…………………………………………………………………………………… 107.She can’t walk anymore because she is too weak Because of……………………………………………………………………………………… 108.He didn’t train hard, so he couldn’t break past record If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 109.If your son doesn’t get up early, he will be late for school Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………… 110.If she doesn’t work harder, she will lose her job If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 111.He is sorry that he didn’t invite Jane to the party He wishes……………………………………………………………………………………… 112.I understood very little of what the headmaster said I could hardly…………………………………………………………………………………… 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? Minh suggested………………………………………………………………………………… 118.It’s three months since she started learning French She has………………………………………………………………………………………… 119.She is very busy, but she still come to the meeting Although………………………………………………………………………………………… 120.The air in this city isn’t pure, so we aren’t healthy If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 121.Chinese is very difficult I can’t learn it Chinese is too………………………………………………………………………………… 122.People don’t trust him because he tells lies If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 123.Despite the rain, they went to school Although………………………………………………………………………………………… 124.Mr Phong was tired, so he didn’t go to the meeting Because of…………………………………………………………………………………… 125.Although it’s raining heavily, they still go to work In spite………………………………………………………………………………………… 126.Peter is too short to reach the picture Peter is not……………………………………………………………………………………… 127.The house is mine Its windows need paiting The house……………………………………………………………………………………… 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 She prefers……………………………………………………………………………………… 130.Although the weather was bad, they went swimming In spite of…………………………………………………………………………………… 131.Although Lan was ill, she still came to the meeting Despite………………………………………………………………………………………… 132.Although he is rich, he never helps the poor In spite of…………………………………………………………………………………… 133.Although she is poor, she is always happy In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………… 134.Although she passed the exam, she didn’t feel satisfied Despite………………………………………………………………………………………… 135.Even though he was inexperienced, he got a good salary In spte of……………………………………………………………………………………… 136.She decided to accept the job although the salary is low In spite of…………………………………………………………………………………… 137.Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have money Despite………………………………………………………………………………………… 138.He is very nice, but I don’t trust him Even though…………………………………………………………………………………… 139.Because she behaves well, everybody loves her Because of……………………………………………………………………………………… 140.Is it all right if you take care of the children? Do you mind…………………………………………………………………………………… 141.Why don’t we collect plastic bags? I suggest………………………………………………………………………………… 142.He said: “ Let’s keep sheets with single printed page for drafting” He suggested that…………………………………………………………………………………………… 143.I haven’t eaten this kind of food before This is the first time………………………………………………………………………………………… 144.If we use solar energy, we can save natural resources By……………………………………………………………………………………………… 145.The children are going swimming because the weather is hot Because of…………………………………………………………………………………… 146.She is a very sweet singer She sings………………………………………………………………………………………… 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……………………………………………………………………………… 150 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 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 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…………………………………………………………………………… 179.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 He left…………………………………………………………………………………………… 182 “How much time you spend on English?” My English teacher asked My English teacher……………………………………………………………………………… 183.The film interested me more than the play I thought……………………………………………………………………………………… 184.She is always nervous when she takes an exam Taking………………………………………………………………………………………… 185 “I’m sorry I broke the glass” Nam said to Lan Nam aplogized……………………………………………………………………………… 186.Who will take care of the children when you are away? Who will………………………………………………………………………………………… 187.It’s age since we met Lopez We……………………………………………………………………………………………… 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 These vases……………………………………………………………………………………… 190.The last time he wrote to his parents was months ago It’s……………………………………………………………………………………………… 191.Do few students learn Russian nowadays? Few students…………………………………………………………………………………… 192.She is the most intelligent in her class No one……………………………………………………………………………… 193.People say that the telephone was invented by Graham Bell The telephone…………………………………………………………………………………… 194 “Why don’t you write to Nga, Minh” said Phong Phong suggested………………………………………………………………………………… 195 Tuan has been playing the piano for 15 years Tuan started………………………………………………………………………………… 196 “Will I ever buy such a house?” Tuan sai to himself Tuan wondered………………………………………………………………………………… 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 Betty…………………………………………………………………………………………… 204.What a pity I broke the vase I wish……………………………………………………………………………………… 205.I’m sorry I don’t live near my work I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………… 206.My friend won’t lend me his car I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………… 207.Mr Nam is a ggod teacher of Physics He is my uncle Mr Nam, ……………………………………………………………………………………… 208.Im sorry that I was absent from class yesterday I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………… 209.Today isn’t Sunday The children can’t go swimming If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 210.We got lost because we didn’t have a map If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 211.His friends were late so they missed the train If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 212.Unless he phones immediately, he won’t get any information If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 213.We don’t have anough rain, so we can’t grow rice If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 214.The sky was so clear that I could see millions of stars It was………………………………………………………………………………………… 215.It was such a long homework that I couldn’t finish it The homework………………………………………………………………………………… 216.We went to bed early because we were tired We were………………………………………………………………………………………… 217.The lesson is very difficult.We can’t understand it It is……………………………………………………………………………………………… 218.The car is so old that he doesn’t want to drive it It is……………………………………………………………………………………………… 220.Thank you for helping me It was…………………………………………………………………………………………… II Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues If people deliberately start a fire, they should be punished -I think anyone So I bought neither - So I didn’t Terry will get over his illness Then his work will improve - Once It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error - The accident is You can’t visit the United States unless you get a visa - If you …………………………… I burst into tears when I heard the bad news - I broke John little realizes just what it's going to be like working in a restaurant kitchen - Little Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child - Only when 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 - Martin's poor ……… 11 Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder  Not only 12 I will forgive you if you promise not to it again  Unless 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 17 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 He didnt write to his girl friend any longer No longer Let's leave at the end of the next lecture  As soon as Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangeruos Contrary Hard work is the secret of passing your exam So long as You donot have to pay for elementary education in Viet Nam Elementary education He failed the exam because of his laziness  Because he We started living here fifteen years ago  We have Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago  Minh hasn’t 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 He forgot about the bag until he got home - Not until Phong looks very happy His father has given him a present - Phong, whose He was a fool to say that - It is Ann is good-looking and well-behaved - Not only Henry regretted buying the second-hand car - Henry wished I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money - No matter I was on the point of leaving the house when the telephone rang -I was My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult - My English friend isn't I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement - Much 10 She was not only bad-tempered but very lazy - As well 11 Immediately after his arrival things went wrong  Hardly 12 School uniform wasn’t compulsory at my school  We didn’t 13 This is her sixth appearance on stage in our city this year  She has 14 Not as many people are at this meeting than they were at the one last week  More 15 Julia has been working for this company for six years  Julia started 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 It 3,I’m always nervous when I travel by air Travelling 4,I advise you to put your money in the bank You’d 5,Who does this bag belong to? Whose 6, “I’ve no idea what the time is but I’ll dial 8081 and find out” Said his daughter  16 They had to wait for twelve hours before the flight left @Only after a 17 They estimated the price, including all the costs @Taking 18 I haven't seen this film before → This is… …………………………………………………… 19 “I was not there at the time,” he said → He denied…………………………………………………… 20 The bus takes longer than the train → The train does……………….…………………………… 21 I have never seen such a mess in my life! → Never in … ……………………………………………… 22 My father is the owner of that car → That car…………………………………… XII Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in The two theories appear to be completely different COMMON His rude behaviour is too much for me PUT I find his handwriting very hard to read DIFFICULTY He doesn't have money to go on holiday He doesn't have time, either NEITHER You'd feel better if you had a quiet holiday DO Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend (WISHES) → Susan the airport to say goodbye to her friend Despite his age, he’s still working (RETIRED) → He still ………………………….…… despite his age Despite knowing the area well, I got lost (EVEN) → I got lost ……………………………… the area well I not intend to tell you my plans (OF) → I have you my plans 10 Graham spends all his time doing research (DEVOTED) → Graham has …………………………… doing research 11 It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called might → Karen …………………………………… her name being called 12 “Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said reminded → William’s mother ………………………… when he went out 13 Nobody expected her to lose, but she did against → Against ………………………………………… she lost 14 There weren't many guests at the wedding only → There were ……………………………… guests at the wedding 15 Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet long → You can borrow my tennis racquet, …………………………… to look after it 16 Bill said: “I’ll take you to the airport in my car” (GIVE)  Bill a lift to the airport 17 His father doesn’t want him to drink spirits (DISAPPROVES)  His father spirits 18 You should have called them last night (BETTER)  It you had called them last night 19 Try to watch your behaviour at the wedding reception (YOURSELF)  Try _at the wedding reception 20 I’d rather not spending another day at the beach (FEEL)  I _another day at the beach 21 I haven’t eaten the food like this before (TIME) This is the ……………………………………………….this sort of food 22 Harry’s house is still in Spain, isn’t it? (LIVES) Harry still………………………………………….,…………….he? 23 You can borrow my bike if you are in a hurry (MIND) I…………………………………………………you my bike if you are in a hurry 24 The film I saw last week was better than this one (GOOD) The film…………………………………………the one I saw last week 25 I don’t normally go to the countryside (USED) I………………………………………… to the countryside XIII Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning It’s difficult for older people to learn a language -> Older people have ………………………………………………………………………… Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life -> Martin’s poor health.…………………………………… ……………………………… “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend -> John congratulated …………………………………………………………… ………… “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them -> She warned …………………………………………………………………… ………… The last storm destroyed Lan’s house -> It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………… The number of people who understands his ideas exceeds his expectations  More people …………………………………………………………………… She can meet him if he arrives before eleven  So Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job  In Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music Neither…………………………………………………………………………… 10 Diana finds it easy to make friends Diana has no 11 “You shouldn’t spend your weekend in the city” ðShe advised me………………………………………………………… 12 “Can you give me a ride to school” ðHe asked his friend……………………………………………… 13 I last saw him when I was a student ð I haven’t 14.Betty told me not to forget my tennis racket ðBetty said,” ” 15 If you are a student, you can always get special reduced prices ðUnless……………………………………………………………………… 16 All the other players on the field were better than Jim ðJim was the…………………………………………… …………………… 17 Children learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this ð Only ………………………………………………………… …………… 18 You can use it as long as you like, and it will not wear out ð No matter …………………………………………………… …………… 19 Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother before you leave ð Be sure not …………………………………………………………… 20 “Sorry I can’t come to your party, Mai.” ðHe refused …………………………………………………………………… 21 “I’m really happy about your improvement in English,” said the teacher ðThe teacher told me that 22 They had bad marks because they were lazy ðThey were 23 Lama could not go to the beach with his friends because of his illness ðLama's illness 24 The bus takes longer than the train ðThe train does 25 I have never seen such a mess in my life! ðNever in 26 While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time Despite…………………………………………………………… 27 He hasn’t been back to his home village for over three years It is……………………………………………………………… 28 “I am sorry I was late” he said He apologized…………………………………………………… 29 “Close the office door but not lock it”, the manager said to me The manager asked 30 “Why don’t you complain to the company, Jane?”, said Mr John Mr John suggested 31 The books interest me more than the films I think 32 I didn’t arrive in time to see my aunt off at the airport last night I wasn’t 33 You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day If 34 It was such hot news that I couldn’t help announcing it to my classmates The news 35 We live far from our relatives We miss them very much The 36 I would like, moreover, to choose my own clothes for my brother’s wedding What’s 37 Couldn’t you take a bus to the station? Wasn’t ? 38 There is always trouble when he comes to visit us Whenever XIV Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning Can I ask you a few questions? (IF) Do you _ a few questions? “Is it raining outside?” asked Michael (KNOW) Michael wanted to raining outside He didn't feel very well but he went to work (SPITE) He went to work very well It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight (HAS) Tonight work late Tuan’s behaviour at the party embarrassed me (TUAN) I was embarrassed by the _ at the party You must exactly what the teacher tells you (CARRY) You must instructions exactly They decided to advertise their house on the Internet (PUT) They decided _ their house on the Internet Miss Lan had to finish the accounts and write several reports as well (ADDITION) Miss Lan had to finish the accounts _ several reports Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking TAKES Mrs Scott…………………………………………………………………………… 10 Hoa regrets not watching that film last night WISHES Hoa…………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race PAIN In spite………………………………………………………………………………… 12 There was too little time to go back home by bike NOT There ………………………………… …………………………… 13 Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure ENJOY I ……………………………………………………………………………………… 14 I haven’t decided whether to move or not yet ( MADE) …………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Study hard or you can’t pass the exam ( IF ) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Although the team played well, they lost ( IN SPITE OF) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 17.It was a two – hour flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city ( FLY) ……………………………………………………………………………… 18 It is not a habit of mine to sleeping in the afternoon ( SLEEPING) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 The salesman said she was sorry she was late for the meeting APOLOGIZED ð The salesman late for the meeting 20 It will take us years to complete the project COMPLETED ð In three years’ time the project 21 The company felt sufficiently confident to take on over 100 new employees ENOUGH ð The company felt over 100 new employees 22 It is not necessary for you to carry the book – I’ll lend you mine NEED ð You the book – I’ll lend you mine 23 It is their duty to carry the luggage to the cabins RESPONSIBLE ð They the luggage to the cabins 24 This is the highest building in this city (higher)  There is no than this 25 They first introduced the new style of Jeans in 2000, didn’t they? (wasn’t) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 You will meet her later You will have an opportunity of it (meeting) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 I have forgotten the tickets I’m sorry for it (having) ………………………………………………………………………………………… XV Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning Is this the best price you can offer? ð Can’t you ? I last saw him when I was a student ð I haven’t “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.” ð She reminded _ Smoking is not allowed in the ward ð Would you _? He failed the exam because of his laziness ð Because he Mary hasn’t made any long trip for five years  The last………………………………………………………………… A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals because of the cold climate  Because……………………………………………………………………… I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home  I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………… I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder  Unless…………………………………………………………………………………… 10 It is quite pointless to complain  There is no……………………………………… 11 We left quietly, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children  So as………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter  I have…………………………………………………… 13 My father finds maps hard to follow  My father has………………………………………………… 14 ‘ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary’ said John  John advised………………………………………………………………… 15 When he is asked about his past, he hates it  He hates……………………………………………………………………… 16 Susan was too excited to sleep ð Susan was 17 They not clean the windows so the room looks rather dark ð Were they 18 Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday ðSue is looking 19 “Why didn’t you go to school yesterday, John?” the teacher asked ðThe teacher asked 20 My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police ðMy lawyer advised 21 “Shall we go to the theatre tonight?” said one of the boys ðOne of the boys 22 She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost ðShe asked," " 23 It is often easier to prevent a disease than to cure it ðIt is often less 24 Immediately after her arrival, things started to go wrong ðHardly 25 Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experience driver However ………………………………………………………………………………… 26 She doesn’t usually stay up late She is not ………………………………………………………………………………… 27 He tried to escape but the police stopped him The police prevented ……………………………………………………………………… 28 They last visited me five years ago They haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………… 29 I would love to live in Paris for a year If only ……………………………………………………………………………………… 30 “ It certainly wasn’t me who took your car.” said Bob Bob denied ………………………………………………………………………………… 31 The last time it rained was a fortnight ago It …………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 He speaks more persuasively than her brother He is a ………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Mary told the police about the burglary Mary reported ……………………………………………………………………………… 34 That factory is producing more and more pollution -> More and more pollution 35 Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job -> Nam now wishes that _ 36 He gets up early in the morning and he’s used to it -> He’s used to 37.They believe the students were educated in Canada -> The students 38 Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas? -> Are we ? 39 He failed to win the race -> He didn’t _ 40 “They won’t give you these papers before Friday,” he said -> He said I XVI Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning It was so late that nothing could be done ð It was too “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.” ð She reminded The problem hasn’t been solved satisfactorily  There has It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year  Sad as ………………………………………………………………… As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful  The older When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment  On He told me that it was wrong of me to leave early  He criticized I feel completely exhausted when I’ve listened to Marion for half an hour Half an hour _ Sally is very disorganized so she has no chance of getting that secretarial job Were it _ 10 Success in the acedemic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications The more _ 11 Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission Without 12 The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now The inhabitants are nowhere 13 It’s only after a few weeks that you begin to feel at home here You won’t 14 He snatched up the fire extinguisher after he read the instruction Having 15 Theo is the most infuriating person I’ve ever met I’ve yet 16 This type of car used to sell very well before the more modern 306 was produced Since 17 It’s nobody’s fault that the concert was cancelled Nobody was to 18 I listened to the news last night It was very informative → The news 19 A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals these days because of the hot weather →Because _ 20 His brother is a professional tennis player, isn’t he? → His brother plays 21 He listens to the radio almost every day → Hardly 22 They did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second son → Only when _ 23 It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year Sad as 24 You must concentrate on your study more You must apply 25 It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine They cancelled 26 I don't feel like going to the party I am not in 27 "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend Suzy pleaded 28 You should not only balance your diet but also sports In addition 29 Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed Barely 30 If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled Failure 31 David is proud of the fact that he is never late David prides 32 It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled Nobody is to XVII Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning The accident took place just after the workers started their work (SOONER) ……………………………………………………………………………… It is believed that his father died in a car accident (HAVE)  In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club (REGRETS)  His rude behaviour is too much for me (PUT)  He's not sure whether to go or not (MINDS) I’m sure that he missed the eleven o’clock train (CAN’T)  From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent (TERMS)  _ A goverment official leaked the story to the world press (WIND)  The terrible scream frightened me (BLOOD)  10 We never purchase small quantities as we would make less profit (BULK)  11 You mustn’t write your answer in ink ( RULES) 12 Women outnumber men by two to one in Greece (TWICE) _ 13 No matter what Peter does, people don’t seem eager to work on the project (GENERATE) _ 14 There is a bus to the station every half an hour on Saturdays (INTERVALS) 15.There are a lot of people out of work in this town (LEVEL) _ 16 We were all shocked when he died (came) His _ to us all 17 She does not want to be involved in the scandal caused by her husband’s remark (distance) She the scandal caused by her husband’s remark 18 Women outnumber men by two to one on the art course (twice) There men on the art course 19 I haven’t met anyone yet who can run as fast as him (to) I’ve _ who can run as fast as him 20 She couldn’t afford to buy a laptop computer (expensive) A laptop computer to buy 21 The firemen managed to put the fire out after five hours succeeded → The firemen _ out after five hours 22 It takes five hours by car to reach the nearest hotel drive → It is to the nearest hotel 23 Are you familiar with his teaching style yet? used → Have you _ his teaching style yet? 24 David impressed his new boss by settling down to work good → David his new boss by settling down to work 25 “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked chance → “Is there changing his mind?” Rob asked 26 Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job (broke) Mary .as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job 27 I never thought that I would win the lottery (occurred) It never .that I would win the lottery 28 I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore (across) I failed that I didnt want to see him anymore 29 Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (convenience) Please reply 30 I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late (track) Sorry, I time 31 Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect (under) Everyone who spoke to the victim 32 She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest (stands) She .chosen for the beauty contest 33 "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked (account) She asked John what had happened the day before 34 Those two makes of car are practically the same (hardly) There are those two makes of car 35 There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow (question) Meeting you tomorrow XVIII Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning That historian is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive life (AUTHORITY)  He is Nobody could possibly believe the story about her achievements (BEYOND)  The story about her achievements I couldn't make sense of the radio message because of the interference (IMPOSSIBLE) The interference on the radio to make sense of the message They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare (NICK)  They arrived at the station time David praised her exceptionally good choice of venue for the party (CONGRATULATED)  David a good venue for the party Could you possibly help me with this box? mind Would …………………………………………………………………………… “Who ate the cake?” she asked had She wanted ……………………………………………………………… … What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like What ……………………………………………………………………… …… I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn not I do…………………………………………………………………………… 10 The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected than The exam………………………………………………………………………… 11 Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to………………………………………………………………………… 12 Make sure that you don’t arrive late turn Make sure that………………………………………………………………………… 13 Your English will improve if you keep practising get Your English………………………………………………………………………… 14 Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school me Normally………………………………………………………………………… .… 15 She is keen on meeting people from other countries who She wants………………………………………………………………………… … 16 They sent him to prison for three years SENTENCED 17 The report says that the pyramids will deteriorate ACCORDING …………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 He didn’t lock the front door when he left the house WITHOUT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Pandas need a special diet, without which they die UNLESS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 Many species of wild life are threatened with extinction VERGE ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………….……… 21 We were not surprised to hear that he had been stealing money from the company CAME …………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella not There ……………………………………………… …………………………… 23 It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance be Concert tickets ………………………………………… ……………………… 24 What interests you about this city? find What …………………………………………………………… ……………….? 25 I regret not studying harder at school only If …………………………………………………………… ……………… 26 Could you come and collect me from the station? up Would you mind ……………………… ……………………………………… ? 27 Are you interested in sports ? tell Can you ………………………………………… ………………………………? 28 They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived put The fire ……………………………………… ………………………………… 29 I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success must You ………………………………………………………… ………………… 30 I started studying English three years ago for I ……………………………………………………… ………………………… 31 The football players’ training is still going on finished The football players …………………………… ………………………………… XIX Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him  But It is likely that they forgot about the extra class  They Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and fairly long  I'm looking for a You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the public  Under no A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite Death Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin’s Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of £10.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted Had his Mary was the only student absent from class Apart Jane hasn’t made much progress at school Jane has only 10 My parents find fault with everything I No matter 11 It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest Not only 12 The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder Little 13 “ What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend John congratulated 14 Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it On 15 The last storm destroyed Lan’s house It‘s high time 16 Someone serviced his car last week → He _ 17 We haven’t seen each other for years → The last time 18 The exercise is so difficult that we can't it → The exercise isn’t 19 I think that no one in my class is more intelligent than Jack → I think Jack _ 20 Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies → Nga prefers _ 21 If I met the author one day, I'd ask him to sign my copy of this book Were I 22 He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say If he didn't 23 Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child Only when 24 You are under no obligation to accept their offer You can please 25 Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin's poor 26 The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic The average 27 I don't really like her , even though I admire her achievements Much 28 There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected There were far 29 There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble You 30 This is the best essay I have ever written Never ... need………………………………………………………………………………… 11 4.He learned to drive when he was eighteen He has…………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 5.It was so late that nothing could be done It was too……………………………………………………………………………………… 11 6.The... school Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 0.If she doesn’t work harder, she will lose her job If………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 1.He is sorry that he didn’t invite Jane to the... If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 1.Chinese is very difficult I can’t learn it Chinese is too………………………………………………………………………………… 12 2.People don’t trust him because he tells lies If……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 3.Despite