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TỦ SÁCH LUYỆN THI TUYỂN CHỌN 1000 BÀI TẬP CHUYÊN ĐỀ VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: Don’t act fast, you might make a mistake She could not answer the merchants in their own language We were asking ourselves if they were really there Don’t you think we should ask the price? We can’t buy the house because the down payment is so high She is not a young woman which is not important because her admirers find her ageless It is really difficult to control the increase of vandalism Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and want to take revenge on the administration and the teachers of the schools The vandals spoil the appearance of the walls and break the windows 10 I think I should take a coat 11 Paul won’t try because he’s afraid of failing 12 They were successful in their affairs for a time 13 It is not important who you are because you are expected to obey the law 14 He feels stupid by comparison because his brothers are very bright 15 When the great leader died and they were left on their own, they began to lose their conquests 16 The scientists said that Voyager would reach Jupiter in March, and it did 17 She did it because she was kind 18 Your brother is young, but he has enough experience for the job 19 Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small holes 20 Washington’s example strengthened his soldiers’determination 21 That noise is making people deaf 22 People ask questions either because they are curious or bored 23 My friends are proud of their sons, but they don’t talk about them 24 Only a mother buffalo finds baby buffalos pretty 25 It is impossible to please everybody 26 The offenders are determined to better 27 Peter has been arrested twice for careless driving He has decided to be more careful 28 Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be helpful to you 29 Be certain that your clothes are clean and well pressed 30 Joan tried to explain her ideas, but she could not convince her father HASTE ABLE WONDERING HAD BETTER SO … THAT NO MATTER RISING TIDE GET EVEN DEFACE HAD BETTER SO … THAT DID WELL NO MATTER SUCH IN CHARGE OF ACCORDING OUT OF DESPITE WITH THE … STRONGER DEAFENING OUT OF IN SPITE IT TAKES … THERE IS … BENT ON HAVING YOUR FAVOUR MAKE SURE DESPITE 31 The judge listened to their story in silence He decided to give them a lecture 32 There’s a teacher’s meeting tomorrow; several classes are cancelled 33 The boys promised to behave in the future They were allowed to go home 34 The director has a good opinion of people who are early 35 The boys had nothing to that evening They thought it would be fun to smash some windows 36 The meeting will take place in his office 37 Until now women’s vote has not made much difference 38 He smoked a cigarette At the same time he waited for the manager 39 Employers prefer to hire younger people That’s the truth 40 They can make a mistake if they don’t know the people’s origins 41 Sometimes, manners are related to national customs 42 He said that his shyness prevented him from behaving well in society 43 He shaved his beard to please his wife 44 George always helped his father in the store 45 Do you ever think that geology is a very interesting field? 46 Perhaps I can persuade you to study 47 How can I compensate for my mistake? 48 We felt like going out last night 49 That book deserves to be read 50 Supposedly, oil can be extracted from a rock called shale 51 The operation is far from simple 52 Most people are impressed and afraid of nuclear energy 53 He only went to the concert because Mary wanted him to 54 Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day 55 He looks exactly like his father 56 His arrival was completely unexpected 57 I’ll be unable to keep my appointment with Mr Marshall 58 If I’d been Jane, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car accident 59 The stories James tells about his war experiences are quite incredible 60 It’s no use asking Mrs Carrouthers to sing at the concert, she’s going away 61 We shouldn’t consider the other theories 62 I knew he was our man the moment I saw him 63 My brother speaks French well 64 The flags were sold to help the blind 65 Let me know as soon as you have any news 66 I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers THE JUDGE WHO DUE TO ONCE VERY HIGHLY SINCE IS SO FAR, WHILE THE FACT AWARE A MATTER OF KEPT SHAVING A HAND OCCUR TALK … INTO MAKE UP MOOD WORTH THEORY NOT AT ALL AWE PLEASE UNDER IMAGE TOOK CANCEL PLACE BEYOND THERE’S WORTH SET EYES COMMAND AID THE MINUTE about me 67 We missed the bus because we had overslept 68 They continued to suggest that I was lying 69 Both children and adults will enjoy this game 70 Tax contributes to the cost of local services 71 The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog 72 I find his clothes the most irritating thing about him 73 The discovery of how to light fires gave man a new control over his environment 74 However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted 75 The suitcase was extremely heavy but he managed to lift it 76 This must be true so we should inform the President 77 He will come It is in his own interest 78 Although I was told that I would be unhappy I married him 79 Mr Smith won’t attend the meeting 80 Although they are poor they can afford beer 81 She answered the policeman’s questions as accurately as she could 82 Romantic love must be present, or the marriage will seem insincere 83 What I like about him is his honesty 84 We were late because we missed the train 85 She said I was a liar 86 To be fair to him, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you 87 The cook is brilliant but knows nothing about French sauces 88 A mistake of this kind could cause the wrong person to be arrested 89 The company may well make a profit next year 90 I seldom go to pop concerts 91 This matter is too serious to be dealt with hurriedly 92 Don’t repeat this to anyone, but Jones has been sacked 93 How you feel about capital punishment? 94 I can’t believe the Prime Minister really means to resign 95 My knowledge of medieval art is very limited 96 It is impossible to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night of the murder 97 The value of this Spanish coin is about 200 pounds 98 The raising of the school-leaving age has resulted in unforeseen difficulties 99 Do you agree with the Council’s plans to widen the High Street? 100 As these are your conditions, I have no choice but to abide by them 101 It’s curious that he didn’t mention it to me 102 We had not expected that we should encounter so much difficulty in finding the place RELY CONSEQUENCE PERSISTED ALIKE PAID AS IF / THOUGH WHAT ABLE THOUGH DESPITE IF BOUND IN SPITE UNDER THOUGH ACCURATE OTHERWISE MORE THAN THROUGH ACCUSED JUSTICE AS / THOUGH RESULT IN SURPRISING ONLY ON … A MATTER LET WHAT ARE … I FIND … I DON’T … EVIDENCE WORTH ARISING AGREEMENT BEING ENOUGH UNEXPECTEDLY 103 Although Samson was very strong, he perished at the hands of his enemies 104 That she was a duchess made a great impact on the boy’s family 105 The problem was tricky enough to challenge the minds of the best scientists 106 Whatever your opinion on vivisection, you must admit that it helps to save human lives 107 People who cannot bear with a little inconvenience should never enter the state of matrimony 108 If anybody broke into the house, the alarm would go off automatically 109 It’s time for the commission to reach an agreement 110 There must be few people so ignorant of the past as he is 111 Hardly anybody failed to attend the meeting 112 He had never before addressed such a large crowd 113 I shall consider this matter seriously 114 Few people would agree with you 115 He threatened to resign if they did not give him a rise 116 It was only after I had read the last sentence that I realized how important the letter was 117 I wrote the announcement in large black letters because I wanted everyone to notice it 118 Your arguments have had very little influence on him 119 He did not start speaking until the whole class was attending to him 120 I followed the doctors’s orders exactly 121 She had two candles ready on the table as there might be a power cut 122 His rapid recovery was due to silled medical attention 123 This door may be used only in an emergency 124 He has been speaking for three hours 125 My anxiety was quite unnecessary 126 He had complete confidence in his ability to deal with the matter 127 He completed the novel only after five years 128 The explorers meant to follow the river to its source 129 My cat and my dog are on very friendly terms 130 It looked like rain 131 It’s getting late We ought to go home 132 The fortune-teller’s warning impressed the emperor far more than anyone would have expected 133 Some problems are inevitable if you go to live in another country 134 Whether he is worshipped or despised is all the same to me 135 The police have told Bert that they believe it was he who FOR HER SO HOWEVER SUCH ANYBODY WHO… REACHED WHO THE MEETING … THE CROWD … I SHALL GIVE … THERE AREN’T … HE WARNED … NOT UNTIL … SO HE IS FAR FROM … HE WAITED … I DID LEST AS A RESULT … ONLY … IT IS … UNNECESSARILY SURE IT TOOK … AIM GET AS Giaoan dethitie nganh HIGH TIME IMPRESSION BOUND DIFFERENCE 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 stole the car At last I slipped a five-pound note into his hand and it was only then that he gave me the information He has had to give up his legal practice because he is so often ill Speaking personally, I could stay here for ever For a moment she thought he was her long-lost husband I don’t see why we must start so early Washing in cold water is nothing unusual for him He asked me if I thought it would be a good thing to buy the second hand car The bell in the corridor should be rung if there is a fire CASE He next said that there were, of course, exceptions That’s not your business He told me he was sorry he had lost his temper Returning the same day would be senseless He wasn’t at all annoyed by my criticism, which, he said, he found very helpful This has nothing to with the case we are considering There is a danger that you will get a serious illness if you drink this water How loudly he always speaks Everybody must wear a seat belt I have a strong feeling that he was involved in last month’s bank robbery It was assumed that local residents had permission to use the path as a short cut They haven’t enough time to cover the basic syllabus, least of all background reading In spite of his illness, he attended the memorial service He was operated on many times The performance was not so good as I had anticipated I think it’s a great pity you didn’t tell me before He has not only written the words of the songs but he has also set some of them to music Please, change this pound note for me I felt so full of self-pity that I could take little interest in life Although there may be a bad storm later in the day, the fishing boats are all leaving the harbour They will have completed the redecorating by next week and then we can use the room again immediately She provided them with all they probably needed If wages are increased too much, there will be further inflation He behaved in such an extraordinary way that I wondered whether he was quite sane CHARGED NOT UNTIL … REASON AS FAR AS … MISTOOK POINT USED WORTH WENT ON NOTHING APOLOGISED NO SENSE FAR FROM … DIFFERENT RUNNING WHAT COMPULSORY SUSPECT GRANTED LET ALONE ILL THOUGH … UNDERWENT CONTRARY I WISH … BESIDES I WONDER … SORRY IN SPITE … AS SOON PROVIDED FOR… TOO BIG SO … 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 … 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 I intend to take the day off tomorrow, whatever my boss’s opinion Coffee prices are not likely to go up next month The dog caught sight of the stranger sitting at a table and immediately started barking furiously That child is always asking questions Conditions in factories gradually got better His inability to control his temper has made him many enemies I don’t like that colour All but three or four of these sentences have been easy to deal with He plays the guitar, and he also writes songs The town was too small to be marked on the map My advice is: take the train What a pity he didn’t spend more time revising He started work as soon as the term had finished I should have learnt French at school They didn’t follow the map so they got lost They ought to mend the roof The coat was so expensive that I didn’t buy it Your car wants cleaning People are doing research into ways of curing cancer The doctor asked me politely to wait outside I expect that he will get there by lunchtime His second attempt on the world record was successful Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English Giaoandet hitien ganh.info The result of the match was never in doubt I’d rather we started at 7:00 There’ll be trouble if you that again The accident was not his fault Most people know that Britain’s economy is heavily dependent on North Sea oil I’d be grateful if you would check these accounts for me It’s unlikely that the constructor will complete the work before February The jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her Immediately after his arrival things went wrong I applied for the job but I was turned down The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they crossed the border The students’s rioutous behaviour should have been severely punished WHETHER LIKELIHOOD NO SOONER REST IMPROVEMENT FACT APPEAL EXCEPTION AS WELL AS … ENOUGH IF I … IF ONLY … NO SOONER I WISH … IF THEY … THE ROOF … TOO IT’S TIME … RESEARCH … “WOULD … I EXPECT HIM … HE BROKE … ELIZABETH … I AT NO TIME … PREFERENCE YOU’D BETTER … TO BLAME KNOWLEDGE WOULD YOU … THE WORK IS … OUTGROWN NO SOONER MY APPLICATION NOT UNTIL DESERVED 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 There are more people out of work in this country than ever before The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term He said he was anxious about the plight of the homeless He owed his rescue to a passer-by There was not a singly copy of the new book left in the shops You must be on time for your interview She’s proud of being such a good cook My protests were ignored We only despatch goods after receiving the money You pay 50 pounds a month for a period of one year He will not be put off by their comments Some people accept that nuclear war is inevitable The fridge is completely empty Money is of little value on a desert island Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement Immediately after his arrival things went wrong The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries In spite of the forecast it stayed fine We’d prefer you not to smoke You really should be able to dress yourself by now! Providing your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer He will have to accept your offer Not many people attended the meeting He has definitely agreed to accept the job The old lady’s handbag has been stolen Without his help, we would all have died He forgot about the gun until he got home You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out You have disobeyed; you will therefore be punished You scarcely ever hand in your work on time It’s a pity I couldn’t go to your party They say Mr Scott is a very good administrator Proving that I had not been guilty of such an offence was my responsibility They were concentrated on their reading when I saw them It soon began to snow very hard We finally managed to persuade him to take the job Find more about working conditions before you contact the manager We saw to it that our shoes didn’t make marks on the lino How does pay relate to job satisfaction? NEVER HAVE … IN ALL HE SHOWED … HE WAS INDEBTED SELL-OUT ESSENTIAL SHE PRIDES … NOBODY … ONLY AFTER … YOU PAY IN 12 … DETER RESIGNED LEFT COUNTS DIRECT FIT NO SOONER … ONLY WHEN … ALTHOUGH RAIN WE’D RATHER … IT’S HIGH TIME … SO LONG … OPTION TURNOUT COMMITTED ROBBED IF IT … NOT UNTIL … NO MATTER … AS A RESULT OF … SCARCELY EVER … I WISH … Mr SCOTT IS … IT WAS UP … ENGROSSED EARNEST SUCCEEDED UNTIL … KEPT RELATIONSHIP 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 She tries hard, but she cannot master German NO MATTER … The cost of living has gone up considerably THERE … The telephone rang the moment I stepped into the bath NO SOONER … Although the team played well they lost DESPITE We never suspected that he was already married AT NO TIME … The manager confessed to being astounded when they told him about the robbery ON … She was extremely tired after the party but she still washed the glasses and tidied the room TIRED … Are you sure he isn’t making that up? TRUTH The proposal for a new Town Hall was dropped because so few local people supported it LACK If the weather is fine we’ll have a picnic tomorrow PERMITTING She doesn’t know the difference between margarine and butter TELL I almost finished today’s correspondece VIRTUALLY I’m sure he was having a bath when I called HE MUST … I know he will be confused by the direction MISLEAD This has nothing to with the case we are considering THIS IS FAR … They assumed that someone would pick up their signals and come to their aid GRANTED He advised me to rest for a month ADVICE There was a water restriction because the weather was dry OWING TO … The strikers will probably go back to work next week PROBABILITY The last time it rained was a fortnight ago IT’S A … Even though the weather wasn’t very promisiong, we still went to the beach IN SPITE … The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness ONSET He hated politicians AVERSION I didn’t know that you wanted to come, so I didn’t call you up HAD … When I got to the station, I found that the train had left ON … “How about painting the house green?”, he suggested HE SUGGESTED… He determined that nothing should prevent him from going HE MADE UP … She did not want to get married UNWILLING He broke his promise to help me KEEP I wish you a long and happy life! MAY YOU … What must I next? WHAT AM I … He preferred that nothing should be said about his generous gifts HE’D RATHER … As he was poor, he could not afford to buy books BEING … I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they repaired it I HAD … They didn’t prosecute any of the protesters NONE OF … He seemed to me a highly efficient manager STRUCK 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 It comes as no surprise to me that he’s got money problems I was taken aback by his rudeness You caught me unawares, so I haven’t tidied the house yet I wasn’t in the mood for a serious conversation They’ve got good taste in furniture I’m not really keen on this kind of music They’ve been raving about the hotel I don’t approve of violence in any circumstance I think the film is overrated Ads tempt people into spending more they can afford Their lifestyle appeals to me, although I probably wouldn’t … I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress I can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the beach When she left home she had to fend for herself If you leave this job don’t count on getting another I’m banking on being promoted soon Our car is extremely reliable; it hasn’t let us down once in the last … I can’t tell the difference between the copy and the original I don’t want to split hairs, but your facts aren’t quite right There is a subtle difference between being mean and being careful with money There’s a thin line between love and hate I’m on good terms with everyone at work Have you made friends with anyone since you arrived? He’s fallen out with Clare Roger has split up with Diana I used to be friends with him I was pulling your leg Her comments were (very) witty I laughed my head off Everybody took the mickey out of him because he’d had his hair cut so short What was the significance of his silence? He laughed off his latest business failure He lives for football It’s vital that you see a doctor It’s time you got your priorities right! He made light of the crisis I bumped into old friends in the pub I happened to be there when she revealed the truth With a bit of luck I’ll get a job as soon as I get there Guess who I ran into on my way here By a stroke of luck, the boat hadn’t left All being well, I’ll see you next week Good advice enabled me to make the right decision I’m simply not good at cooking He’s hopeless at making decisions It remains to be seen whether he’ll keep his promise 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 I’ m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something has cropped up The result was a foregone conclusion There’s no telling how long it will take to this The odds are that nothing will go wrong He’s liable to get here late, he usually does The potential profit is enourmous It’s touch and go whether he’ll be able to pay the bills A lot of things keep getting in the way of my work You’ll have to get down to some serious work soon I’m trying to concentrate but all that noise is putting me off I don’t like intruding on her when she’s busy You should take the price into consideration before you decide … He’s in two minds about whether to go or not I’ve weighed the pros and cons and I’ve decided … She’s doing very well, bearing in mind that she’s only just started She’s having second thoughts about marrying him They will take age and experience into account when they decide … I was going to argue with him, but I thought better of it I’ve ruled out that suggestion When I agreed to this I didn’t bargain for it being so expensive Let me jog your memory I’ve gone blan k The word is on the tip of my tongue This song rings a bell I can’t place him Although I don’t speak Italian very well, I got her drift I appreciate that’s not your fault He’s oblivious to what other people say about him I gather from the paper that the economic situation is getting worse It strikes me that there’s only one thing you can He wasn’t aware of the cost involved in buying a house After a while, it dawned on me that I’d made a terrible mistake I have no objection to changing my plans The neighbours were having a row Are we in agreement? I object to having to pay so much for so little I don’t want to have an argument with you In the end we reached a compromise I’ll meet you half-way We’ve come to an agreement to share the cost I expressed my opposition to his plan He is in favour of capital punishment If you co-operate with me, everything will be all right I never row with my parents She persuaded me not to leave He pushed me into buying it 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 She urged me to think about it They have security guards to discourage people from stealing They’re putting pressure on me to make a decision soon When I make my complaint, I hope you’ll back me up She’s always trying to impose her opinions on other people He has always supported her in her career He offered them more money as an incentive to the job quickly The judge gave a harsh sentence to deter other people from committing … She was nervous about going to the doctor’s so I went with her to give her moral support Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterrent I had no choice but to apologise Take no notice of him –he doesn’t know what he’s talking about The recent increases in air fares haven’t had any effect on the number of … I have no say in the way the business is managed Everyone played a part in the team’s success I wish he wouldn’t keep prying into my sex life This doesn’t concern you I kept out of their conversation She said it had nothing to with me I prefer to keep my distance from him I didn’t take part in the argument I wasn’t involved in the decision Although I set off late, I managed to get there on time My first day at work went smoothly The whole day went according to plan I gave up trying to make friends with the other students because I was getting nowhere It seems that whatever I try to do, something always goes wrong She always gets her own way He’s going places The evening went badly and ended in an argument The house was too damaged to be repaired He said, “You can hardly expect your request to be considered reasonable Imagine my exasperation when the appointment was cancelled once again The cabinet are in disagreement about spending on arms Rabies is a cause for concern with the opening of the channel tunnel British athletics is in danger of being defeated by a South African runner Aids has now been discovered in babies A family of six has been killed in a motorway crash The barracks has been bombed in Northern Ireland He could not put up with the job It was not until midnight that the workers arrived home The ships in the harbour bore the brunt of the storm The bulk of the orders will have been processed by Friday They did up the old house 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 Barely any heat came from the radiators This job involves working long hours Such was his skill that he could complete a portrait in two days Rarely did a day go by without a phone call from mother Little did he know that armed police were waiting for him Hardly had we reached the summit when the storm began Never before had the cave been entered by human beings So cold was it that we stuffed our boots with dried grass Notwithstanding the difficulty he had in steering the car, Andre was able … What the drivers find difficult to come to terms with is the authorities’failure to accept responsibility In spite of repeated attempts to revive him, he did not recover consciousness Along with paying the mortgage, my job allows us to live where we want The organiser’s action was little short of negligence The driver had been travelling in excess of 180 m.p.h The earthquake may have claimed up to half a million people The odds are that the team will not reach the summit The boxer agreed to take part in the match only on his own terms Mrs Brown has nothing to with the management of this company Much though/as he liked strawberries, John couldn’t face eating any more … In spite of the fact that some of his shares had gone down in price, he had made … Making money was all/the only thing she was interested in Peter can’t cope with the workload If you don’t pay by the end of the month you will incur interest charges The company has no plans to replace this model There’s little to choose between these two vehicles He gloated over the misfortune that had befallen his rival On learning that animals are killed to provide meat, children often overreact There is likely to be strong opposition to the ban on shooting One response to the issue of battery farming is to avoid it The panther mistook the girl for a dog Whatever a child’d initial reaction, s/he’ll usually come round to accepting … The hunter didn’t realise he was being stalked by the tiger The young girl lost her life when she was attacked by the panther The authorities put the number of tigers in the reserve at Don’t breathe a word about our plans Any goods surplus to requirements can be returned to the manufacturers I know those nursery rhymes because I was brought up on them Hardly anyone is willing to his job What she likes more than anything else is presenting seminars on self-promotion At no time was Sally at a loss for Word He had no hesitation in writing a letter of complaint Only by using a special crane will we be able to move these containers Mary lacks the ability to accept criticism Work done before a.m doesn’t count as overtime He had no choice but to accept a transfer to another office 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 We were not aware of his conviction for theft What are our chances of getting this contract? There’s nothing he wouldn’t to get revenge John expressed his disapproval of capital punishment There has been a sharp rise in the crime rate in the last ten years No matter what your personal opinions are/may be, you must carry out … At no time did the police officers mistreated the prisoner The company’s success is founded on a high standard of customer service He decided to settle in Edinburgh She felt unable to reconcile herself to the court’s decision He achieved great success as a popular singer Christopher was determined to get back However keen they are/may be, most stage-struck teenagers think twice before… Quite apart from being concerned about Anna’s career, her mother is worried … Despite being/having been warned about his behaviour, the jockey continued … Revelations about his private life led to Mr Taylor’s being sacked from his job The authenticity of the boots is guaranteed by this letter Mary will go abroad when she finishes/has finished her novel These events worked to the detriment of Tom She takes great pride in keeping her house clean and tidy He always took the best jobs for himself at the expense of his colleagues The commentator singled out the council’s housing policy This TV programme will not ease the strained relations between these two… Although there’s a leak in the observation point, the raft seems to be in … Being unable to see … I was soon lost Rarely was there ever enough work to keep me occupied for … The team of experts finally came up with the right solution … We had all the time in the world All my energy goes on trying to support my family Washing under … requires a lot of skill Although it was a small thing, I felt I should at least make myself as … The training course was worthwhile This machine will enable you to all the calculations … It’s highly likely this company will win an Export Award A large crowd soon gathered around the speaker Martin burst into song However bizarre these happenings may be, the fact they are well documented … Remind me about the meeting in case I forget Many people were conned into …, very few of whom realised later they had … The conjuror obtained alarming effects, many of which frightened … The evidence on this point falls short of being totally convincing Without more/further ado, let’s get down to the business … John is alleged to be the murderer Tom arrived at 11:30 when the party was in full swing Francis stumbed on the evidence to prove his theory The work he has done falls below the standard … 563 564 565 566 567 568 569 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598 599 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 With respect to being allergic to pears, Terry takes after his mother Stephen was at a loss to explain how … Helen has been hooked on classical Greek since the age of eight Tom comes from Yorkshire, but has no trace of an accent Technical manuals fit the bill The skier’s injured back put paid to his championship hopes That not many people completed … is disappointing What surprised everyone was that she was prepared to accept the job Where he found the treasure we will never know To have lived in Spain for ten years and not to have learnt Spanish is surprising How such a very old car continues to run well is amazing Whether rich or poor will make no difference to his application to … Whoever invests 1000 pounds now will receive 1700 in … Whatever he wrote in his diary is false The gangsters made threats of violence against Peter The passengers were placed in danger by the driver’s behaviour It is very likely that Sheila will get the job Jill wasn’t to blame for our getting lost Not until 1990 was the full story of the disaster told It is tempting to dismiss the whole thing as a joke After a spell in prison, he decided to go straight The right attitude to the job is no less important than the right qualifications He was indifferent to his own comfort In comparison with/to what we had to put up with before, the meals … It’s ages since we kept information in printed form Under no circumstances should you wander away from the path At no time did I leave the office Nobody could she rely on but him Not until the police came would they confess to the murder Not only did we run into fog but it began to rain as well The car may have been sold but you can try phoning If you’ve been out of the country, you can’t have heard about the robbery The line must have been faulty I just don’t believe it has been engaged … Don’t start worrying, he might have taken a later plane I’m sorry to trouble you but I was wondering if I might use your phone … I’ve forgotten … People must have been looking everywhere for it You may not even have to show a pass to get in She can’t have left without warning anyone You’d rather I came to the hospital, wouldn’t you? Don’t treat him as if he were a criminal I wish you listened to me This is confidential, I’d rather you didn’t mention it to anyone Any correspondence from the London office must be given (full) priority I advise you not to place any reliance on what you read in the papers … It’s high time we left How dare you imply it was all my fault! 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618 619 620 621 622 623 624 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650 651 652 653 654 You lent me a tent which was damaged in a storm you heard about on the news Having been held up in the …, he arrived rather late The weather being unsettled, we decided not to venture… Not until I was given the flight number, did I find out when the plane … Once contracts are exchanged, you will be free to move … I’d rather you wore something more formal to work Never have I drunk a worse coffee Far from being friendly with him I hardly even know him It’s time I got home now Provided I have plenty of warning I’ll willingly baby-sit … The older he grew, the more forgetful he became Since the company’s methods were exposed … it fell into disrepute The prisoner was recaptured as he made a dash for the gate I should have finished the report by today You could have done a lot more to help people I must come to a decision soon, otherwise I might … You needn’t have bought all those provisions, we’re only going … Need you ask my advice about every little matter? You ought to have thought of the consequences before you told … She suggested that we (should) organise a protest meeting He recommended that we (should) visit the City Museum He suggested that I (should) try the corner shop They recommended that I (should) try the squid at Mario’s Not until he caught the criminal would the detective be able to relax Not since the invention of the jet engine has such a journey been possible Nowhere can you escape timetables What infuriates me is bad manners It’s my boyfriend who loves Italian food What gets on my nerves is people who don’t leave a tip A bird that learns to say hello or goodbye is as likely to use one as the other A study of higher animals reveals language systems, none of which is creative … What the man tried to say people around him did not understand However unwilling to spend a lot of money, people will always it if they … No matter how unpopular pushy shop-assistants are, they always sell … Even if dissatisfied with the products they buy, British people rarely complain Despite being unreliable, high-technology products are always more expensive … He’d rather architects studied the classical style Some bosses act as though they were dictators Although she talks as if she lived in a palace, I know she never has She’d sooner British were not so obsessed with … I wish I hadn’t bought such an expensive house If only I lived in a house with a garden I wish my neighbours stopped interfering in my private life … The horse and the dog, whose history is closely linked with …, have become … The first Europeans to set foot in … may have been Vikings The ancient Egyptians can’t have been the first … 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 The first humans must have come from East Africa Ch Columbus might have been Spanish The Chinese may have invented printing several … The Japanese can’t have known about the American’s work on … Dinosaurs must have become extinct … M Polo can’t have been the first European … A Hitler could have burnt his diaries … If I thought environment-friendly products would help, then I’d use them Annie wouldn’t have joined …if she weren’t interested in … I’d rather newspapers spent their time and money investigating … I’d sooner photographers stopped spying on … The gutter press act as though every detail of a celebrity’s … were public … Her friends’ messages of sympathy were a comfort to her during … Please, make yourself at home He takes everything in his stride She breathed a sigh of relief when she realised that … There’s a ban on smoking He can’t come to terms with the fact that … The tone of his voice brought (it) home to me how serious … It’s high time you made an effort to … He suggested inviting the Marshalls to … If he hadn’t overeaten he wouldn’t have had a heart attack Some people are mystified by alternative medicine The hynotherapist suggested thinking about how to play the character The government’s immigration policy has been reviewed … He said he was a bit hurried but would ring the following day I would have liked the present if I were she Her work resulted in discovering new comets We’ve never before had the police arrive on our doorstep Never before has my hair fallen out in handfuls All the shops had their windows blown by the gas explosion I had my pocked picked on the tube We had a new carpet laid yesterday We’re having the windows fitted We got the builders to put in double glazing I won’t have them smoking in my classroom We’ll have them staying the night if we don’t ask … With a little encouragement I had her walking round the room It never occurred to me to go to Iceland … His holiday insurance scheme failed because no one was prepared to back it up It came down in torrents In all probability the company wil fold I hope you haven’t taken offence at my remarks The decision was not unanimous We have had the whole of the first floor decorated If I had been in such a situation I don’t know what I would’ve done 701 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742 743 744 745 746 The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour I’ve never had my car broken down on a motorway before I’ve had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm His outrageous conduct did great harm to the regiment’s reputation You could hardly make out the ships through the thick fog Everyone shares the same opinion regarding the formation of … The disagreement is a storm in a teacup The world press got wind of the story from a government official They were loath to come to our aid Organic vegetables are said to wonders for one’s health You must have been speeding, otherwise the police wouldn’t have stopped you You mustn’t tell anyone about our plans You should have called the doctor at once He was bound to fail his exams He must have missed the 11 o’clock train You might have phoned to say you’d be late I doubt (very much) whether she will agree to giving you … The only thing the house lacks is a large garden I’m afraid to say we’ve run out of oil The film bears some resemblance to Hamlet The chances are that the project will be finished on Thursday He regrets saying/having said those terrible things I wish I weren’t a chain smoker If only he wouldn’t fall asleep in the middle of dinner I wish I had realised it was cheap Contrary to our expectations, they were seasoned travellers I wish he would phone The police caught the thieves red-handed We’re running out of sugar His birthday celebration took place last Saturday In addition to their money, they lost their passports as well The flight was delayed due to bad weather They arrived at their destination safe and sound Travellers look down on those who lead a sedentary life It’s pointless trying to make him change his mind Her paintings are a source of income He struck me as (being) a very capable person She’s half Italian on her father’s side The senator is believed to be well over 70 Not until next year will they officially declare independence He’s always ready to lend a helping hand when … Every time he opens his mouth he can’t help saying something tactless The drop in the number of school leavers is said to be caused by the fall … The forecasters are felt to be doing an unsatisfactory job He’d one his best They have short-listed applicants 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760 761 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 770 771 772 773 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789 790 791 792 Smoking is frowned upon in this restaurant When she sold the jewellery she was taken for a ride We’d been thinking about giving them our backing … I wouldn’t have missed the concert for (all) the world You’ll just have to take pot luck What I can’t understand is why you didn’t come and see me earlier It wouldn’t have been so upsetting if you hadn’t lied to her about your past Many school leavers not have an adequate command of English Contrary to what the papers claim, they are going to get divorced The older he got, the more his memory failed him There’s no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence It it was exam time, he would revise all night If he were at home, he would have phoned Had you told me about the party I would have gone If only we had gone by air! Provided the interview is successful you will be offered a job If the TV hadn’t packed up, we could watch the football now Unless you leave a forwarding address, we won’t be able to contact you If he felt depressed, he would go for a long walk across the hills Many species of wild life are on the verge of extinction Provided that pandas have a special died, they survive He was at ease in the new job We would/should be (most) grateful if you could/would send a copy of your new … She felt out of place in the huge hotel It’s not worth trying to save endangered species There’s a ban on smoking in the underground On average, some turtles lay 28,000 eggs a year If only I hadn’t shouted at him! People were now familiar to me Basically, the more a couple can communicate, the happier they are/will be I’m trying to cut down on fatty foods I have never heard such a shocking story This is the first time that my brother has flown solo in a glider By the time he got to the station, the train had left It is ten years since the school was founded He must learn that behaving like that is (just) not on Could you explain that again – I can’t quite understand what you’re getting at Do you think that people go for partners who remind them of their parents? The latest round of peace talks have broken down amidst bitter recriminations I had to throw the milk because it had gone off Tim suggested (that) his mother (should) have a barbecue He denied stealing/having stolen the money The gold medal winner boasted of being the greatest gymnast ever Mary warned them not to tell anyone or they’d be sorry Anne suggested (that) Susie (should) tell her parents about it She accused me of stealing 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 800 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 815 816 817 818 819 820 821 822 823 824 825 826 827 828 829 830 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 The business is hardly breaking even at the moment We always buy in bulk in order to make more profit The old woman pleaded with the intruder not to take her money He dabbled in selling antiques The new manager is always picking on me for everything that goes wrong The car went for 1,500 pounds There is not much call for books on animal diseases in Outer Mongolia We shall have a discussion in full about … at the next meeting I’d rather you didn’t discuss details of this case in public Craig denied firing/having fired the gun It’s not worth trying to get your money back He was sentenced to year’s imprisonment I’m not to blame for this mix-up It came as no great surprise to hear that he had been stealing … Jane was conspicuous by her absence Soldiers are used to obeying orders The colonel was not on good termos with the doctor The three men each received a life sentence Try to keep a low profile when you get there I can’t help feeling that she shouldn’t marry Not only was he working all day but (also) all night (as well/too) Never had he stayed in such a dreadful hotel before Not only does she dance beautifully but she (also) sings beautifully (as well/too) Never have I met such an infuriating person Not a drop did she spill Rarely they spend much money on entertainment Little does she understand how much suffering she has caused No sooner had we finished …than it started to rain Only when they saw the evidendence for themselves, did they understand … Only if you purchase a ticket … can you enter … Not a tear did she shed when … It suddently dawned on me the meaning of … Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill You’ll find it impossible to make amends for what you have done (It’s) No wonder (that) they’re always in trouble He’s been unable to cope with the pressures of … Scarcely had he bought the car when it broke down Mass tourism is partly to blame for the causes of the problem He was kept in the dark about the company’s … Contrary to what it says on the label, this product is not “environmentally …” He was so overcome with emotion that he was lost for words My brother’s a bit under the weather these days They managed to get to the airport in the nick of time I resent the way she looks down her nose at me What I found annoying was his refusal to listen to reason I wish I hadn’t started smoking 839 840 841 842 843 844 845 846 847 848 849 850 851 852 853 854 855 856 857 858 859 860 861 862 863 864 865 866 867 868 869 870 871 872 873 874 875 876 877 878 879 880 881 882 883 884 The comedian soon had everyone in the audience laughing It was not until he was nearly 30 that he passed his driving test If the foundations had not been weak, the building wouldn’t have collapsed He suggested seeing a doctor The Prime Minister is thought to be considering raising taxes Hardly had we started our walk when it started to pour with rain No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing Despite the fact that he was disabled, he managed to sail around the world Had she known he was married, she wouldn’t have agreed to … The music teacher had the whole class singing in tune after … I was lost for words The press seem to have got wind of the MP’s indiscretions I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond I think you should look on the bright side of things The sound is picked up by the microphone hand set The procedure is as follows When I saw the condition of the patient it came home to me how serious his illness … It’s high time you saw a doctor about … The Minister doesn’t come across as a good one on TV The last candidate struck me as rather inexperienced Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother The new Mercedes has been on/for sale since December Go away! I’m being put out by you I don’t imagine you’ll get any trouble getting a visa The house has been under surveillance for several weeks It appears that poverty and crime are linked Why must I always (all) the donkey work? Being poor is not good for anybody That new hairstyle does/works wonders for her Doctors say that smoking will your health a lot of harm The thief served (some) time for the crimes … John might not have been feeling well You might have told you had changed your plans I shouldn’t have spoken to her like that You could have run the risk of killing … I needn’t have worried about my car He must have followed you home I was supposed to have picked Jane up from the station, but I … I wish you would stop complaining … Her career set/went/started off on a different tack when she was 30 She’s half-French on her mother’s side There’s an aggressive streak in Janet’s husband The film star is staying in a purpose-built/designed caravan You can return this form within 30 days I wish you didn’t tell me what to Popular literature appears to have been distributed throughout … 885 886 887 888 889 890 891 892 893 894 895 896 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 I can’t help offending people, however much … The staff always lend the customers a hand in this store We’re (a bit) short of coffee I’m worried about Jason because all he does is watching TV all day It was Picasso who painted Guernica, not Dali It was seeing Peter with another woman what upset Harriet There was no way of getting into the house, therefore he broke the window Should there be an emergency, break the glass and … If I were to work abroad, would you come with me? Unless we take steps to preserve …, the planet will be in danger Were it not for Sally’s disorganization, she would get the secratarial job If it hadn’t been for the water on the road, we would be able to move … After the crash the runway was littered with debris The Minister took full responsibility for what … My mother was filled with misgivings about my decision to … I drove 200 miles to the concert only to find I had gone on the wrong way The security guard denied having anything to with the theft The Marketing Manager suggested buying more products in bulk The Sales Manager warned the firm would go the wall unless they improved … The foreman praised Zenco packaging company The reporter accused the government of failing to support small businesses Peter urged his son not to make any decisions yet The accountant conceded that the company was only just managing to … The factory owner announced that day would go down in history There’s not much call for products which seem to lack credibility Not paying for goods immediately doesn’t credit John Samson dabbled in buying old maps Susan suggested (that) William (should) invest some of the money … The twins always seem to be picking on each other Small sizes are out of stock He returned home only to find that his flat had been … Catching the 5:15 train means leaving early I regret I had said that The bank manager was unwilling to lend me what I needed Mozart’s last work was left without an end(ing) It came as a surprise to learn Emma had passed the exam I’ll never forget seeing the Pyramids Under the circumstances the company couldn’t make much of the situation The company failed to find a suitable play to draw audiences back The director makes a mountain out of a molehill It suddently dawned on me why the audience … No sooner had had the concert started than there was a loud scream … Little did the actors realise that the scenery was about to … Only by practising day after day did the performer learn how to juggle Entertainment can’t without the needs of the audience Mrs Tipper greatly lamented/regretted not to be able to celebrate … 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953 954 955 956 957 958 959 960 961 962 963 964 965 966 967 968 969 970 971 972 973 974 975 976 Not only tabloids provide news but entertainment as well Who does that car belong to? I can’t make head or tail of this letter She’s well aware that she will have to work hard It suddently crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her It never occurred to to him to tell her That sentence makes no sense He was unaware of her feelings for him It was so hot that I nearly fainted He’s having the windows mended It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much It was such bad weather we couldn’t go out I went to that school and so did my brother Neither of us had ever been there before He must be met at the railway station I’m used to getting up early I lent him my book but he forgot to return it He was made to wait for two hours Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest as well So quickly did he speak that I couldn’t understand … You can count me out They managed to put out the fire They turned down lots of perfectly … You should think over what I’ve … John obviously takes after his father I refused to put up with his rudeness … The plan came in for a lot of criticism A new manager took over last week The Kenyan runner overtook the other competitors and passed them He was born at the outbreak of the war The chairman’s proposal seemed to be beside the mark Although the testimonial was quite good, the employer could read between the lines Valuable documents are under lock and key By and large, the weather experts are right … He believes in keeping his employees at arm’s length All the sailors to a man wanted to turn back, but Columbus … Is he stupid? By no means! He’ll play his accordion on occasion, but not as a general rule The idea occurred to me on the spur of the moment Will you be able to come at short notice? The witness gave his evidence on oath The model posed for the artist in the nude Between ourselves, what’s your opinion …? Come later, at present I’m very busy In all probability I shall be leaving you … He was prepared to get hold of the enemy’s plans at any price 977 Don’t tell me about your long journey, it’s beside the question 978 Your retirement is out of the question 979 A very energetic man, Tom is never at rest except when he is asleep 980 The train left behind schedule on account of the fog 981 The man changed jobs and started from scratch 982 When the girl saw the diamond ring she went into raptures over it 983 In tennis, it’s no good hitting the ball at random 984 There was a feud between … on account of several murders committed out … 985 He was intelligent, worked his way up and was soon in the saddle 986 The boy felt his whole future was at stake when he entered … 987 We decided to go on a spree to celebrate our success 988 John went home because he was out of sorts 989 Jane was in low spirits after … 990 Are you in your (right) senses to make such a suggestion? 991 I wasn’t going to come, but on second thoughts I shall 992 Counsel for the defence was quiet during …; everyone knew he had something up his sleeve 993 His aunt asked him to stay for a spell 994 We must work shoulder to shoulder 995 Her dress was in shreds after falling down the cliff 996 Britain and US fought side by side against the Nazis 997 Keep the mixture on the simmer for … 998 You cannot possibly set off on an empty stomach 999 The engine functions by fits and starts; I must send … 1000 Apples are out of season in December … ...TỦ SÁCH LUYỆN THI TUYỂN CHỌN 1000 BÀI TẬP CHUYÊN ĐỀ VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means... DID LEST AS A RESULT … ONLY … IT IS … UNNECESSARILY SURE IT TOOK … AIM GET AS Giaoan dethitie nganh HIGH TIME IMPRESSION BOUND DIFFERENCE 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149... Elizabeth What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English Giaoandet hitien ganh.info The result of the match was never in doubt I’d rather we started at 7:00 There’ll be trouble