The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.. The driver said it was true that he didn’t have a licence.. We started learning English about 5 years ago.. It’s three years
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1. Mr Vy often spends fifteen minutes leading the buffalo to the field
It often takes
2. Quan always walk to school
Quan always goes
3. You still remember the flight of July 14, 1995, don’t you ?
You don’t
4. Whose handbag is this ?
Whom _
5. I found it a bit difficult to get into work this morning
Getting _
6. He was sorry he didn’t say goodbye to her at the airport
He regretted _
7. No one told me about the change of plan
I
8. In the middle of our lunch there was a knock at the door
When
9. Their game of badminton is always on Tuesday
They
10. Adrian wears jeans all the time
Adrian _
11. I started to play the piano when I was six
I have
12. Why not go there by bus ?
Anne suggested
13. I’m in England for the first time in my life
This _
14. The children are too young to see horror films
The children aren’t _
15. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough
The sea was too
16. My father said I could use his car
My father allowed
17. You can try to get Jim lend you his car, but you won’t succeed
There’s no point _
18. Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat ?
He suggested
19. The driver said it was true that he didn’t have a licence
The driver admitted _
20. I’ll finish the work tonight if you like
Would you like
21. The teacher didn’t allow the class to leave before 4:30
The teacher made
22. I hate to get up in the dark
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23. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always in my memory
I’ll never _
24. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police
My lawyer advised _
25. No one has seen Peter since the day of the party
Peter
26. We haven’t seen him for over twenty years
It’s
27. She went to the zoo last year and that is where she saw a real tiger for the first time
Before she
28. We couldn’t drive because of the fog
The fog
29. He used to depend on his parents for money
No longer
30. It is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read
I have
31. Although she lived in difficult countries, she worked very hard
In spite of
32. We haven’t met since 1981
It was in 1981 that
33. I came to London ten years ago
I have
34. Television is still broken
Nobody
35. They haven’t seen their uncle for ten years
It’s
36. Steve started learning the violin a month ago
Steve
37. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant for ages
It’s age _
38. The last time Nancy came here was in 1986
Nancy hasn’t
39. It’s a long time since our last conversation
We
40. Thanks, but I had something to eat earlier
Thanks, but I’ve _
41. “I think you should go by train.” He told us
He advised
42. “Where is the nearest bus station ?” she asked
She enquired
43. “It’s was the first time I’ve flown”
He said that it _
44. Julia cleaned the house Then she went shopping
After
45. Jim was travelling in Paris He met his old friends there
While
46. First Jane checked all the prices Then she bought a new car
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47. I thought the film would be much better
The film
48. Jack went to Vietnam in 2002 He returned home in 2005
Jack _
49. They finished work and then left the office
They
50. We started learning English about 5 years ago
We’ve _
51. How much do you pay for this computer ?
How much does
52. The last time Joe heard from his family was in June
Joe hasn’t
53. How long have you been living in this new house ?
When
54. This is my third visit to Hồ Chí Minh City
I have
55. This new supermarket has been opening for a month now
This new supermarket was _
56. Jack wants to drive to work, but he doesn’t have a car
If Jack _
57. We were late because of the heavy traffic
If it
58. They have planned to go camping this weekend
They are _
59. Why don’t you ask your teacher for advice ?
If I were
60. I’ll never see you again if you don’t tell the truth
Unless _
61. This is James He helped me solve that problem
James is
62. The tea is so hot that I can’t drink it
The tea is _
63. Mexico City is more densely populated than Tokyo
Tokyo is not
64. Sydney is larger than any other city in Australia
Sydney is _
65. China has the largest population in the world
There are _
66. The book really interests me
I
67. They first made cognac in 1643
Cognac has _
68. They have produced Whisky for over 700 years
Whisky was first _
69. They didn’t go fishing because it was too cold
If _
70. When did you start learning English ?
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71. I’m sorry I was so rude to you yesterday
I apologize
72. You must leave now or you will be late for the meeting
You will be _
73. Has he sent the invitations to the guests ?
Have
74. People say she is an honest and reliable person
It is _
75. It took me two hours to do my homework
I
76. I would rather cycle than travel by motorbike to work
I prefer _
77. He left school and then joined the army
After he
78. What is your date of birth ?
When
79. What is wrong with this computer ?
Why _
80. She is pleased to meet her cousin again
She looks _
81. When Minh was small, he usually slept with his brother
Minh used
82. It’s three years since I started using this bicycle
I have
83. No one has ever answered the questions
These questions
84. Julia is talking with a dump man
The man who
85. I’ve arranged to meet Mr.Trung tomorrow evening
I’m
86. We didn’t buy the colour TV because of its high price
Because of the colour TV
87. Although the Internet has some bad effects, more and more people use it
In spite _
88. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their tasks
Even though
89. The weather was very bad, so they cancelled the live show
Because of
90. Did they ask you any questions about it ?
Were you _
91. He was in the habit of getting up very late
He used
92. He is talking to the girl with long hair
The girl whom _
93. “You’d better go to see the doctor immediately.”
She advised _
94. They want to buy a bigger house but they don’t have enough money
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95. Our heating isn’t working and I feel cold
If our heating
96. You can’t make a cake without flour
Unless _
97. She is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night
She wouldn’t
98. The fire destroyed the forest completely
The forest
99. I didn’t go to school on time this morning because the birth was late
If the bus _
100. The architect has drawn plans for extension to the house
Plans
101. It’s not necessary for you to finish by Saturday
You _
102. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away
The meat _
103. You can’t visit the USA unless you get a visa
If _
104. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet ?” asked Peter
Peter asked if
105. She started working as a secretary five years ago
She has
106. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult
My French friend
107. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money
If we
108. The children couldn’t go swimming because of the rough sea
The sea was too
109. What a pity you failed your driving test !
I wish
110. I’m always nervous when I travel by car
Travelling
111. He couldn’t afford to buy the car
The car
112. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite of
113. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work
He objected _
114. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party
I wish
115. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week
The streets
116. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges
Apples are not _
117. I advised you to put your money in the bank
You’d _
118. The restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there
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119. John only understood very little of what the teacher said
John could hardly
120. Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house
We can only get
121. He prefers golf to tennis
He’d rather _
122. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years
The last time
123. No one has signed this cheque
This cheque _
124. Jim will be eighteen next week
It’s Jim’s _
125. How long is it since they bought the house ?
When
126. He couldn’t repair the broken vase
The _
127. The garden still needs digging
The garden hasn’t
128. I’m very pleased that we shall meet again soon
I’m looking _
129. I’ve never met such a famous person before
It’s
130. It was so late that nothing could be done
It was too _
131. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week
We
132. The bus takes longer than the train
The train _
133. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches
In _
134. The train couldn’t run because of the snow
The snow _
135. I haven’t seen that man here before
It’s
136. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it
The furniture
137. He learned to drive when he was eighteen
He has _
138. The postman was bitten by our dog
Our dog
139. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite of
140. The cake was so hard that I couldn’t eat it
It was
141. He failed to win the race
He didn’t _
142. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away
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143. He would prefer you to pay him immediately
He’d rather _
144. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it
The water was not
145. Somebody repaired her car yesterday
She
146. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight
All the prisoners _
147. “No, please don’t tell him.”
I’d rather _
148. Why don’t you ask her yourself ?
I suggest _
149. I started to work for the company a year ago
I have
150. Susan felt sick because she ate four cream cakes
If Susan
151. “You stole my best cassette, Amanda.” Said William
William accused _
152. Rose can’t possibly grow in such poor ground
It’s
153. Handicapped people find shopping in market difficult
It’s
154. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam
In spite of
155. How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged ?
When
156. In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs 7 miles before breakfast
Although _
157. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice
I wish
158. The bread is so stale that we can’t eat it
The bread isn’t
159. Who does this bag belong to ?
Whose _
160. The zoo keeper feed lions at 3 p.m every day
The lions _
161. We got lost because we didn’t have a map
If _
162. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday
I’d rather _
163. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it
It was
164. I last saw him when I was a student
I haven’t _
165. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh
It takes _
166. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents
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167. Mr Will lost his job because he was late every day
If _
168. James spoke to his lawyer before signing the contact
James didn’t
169. They travelled across India and then flew to Japan
After
170. The police made the youth empty his pocket
The youth
171. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan
Lawrence last _
172. John is fat because he eats so many chips
If _
173. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison
Unless _
174. Having a vacation abroad is interesting
It’s
175. The water was so cold that the children could not take a swim
The water wasn’t _
176. It’s two months since I last spoke to her
I haven’t _
177. “Turn down the radio, Nam.” , his father said
Nam’s father
178. Lan will be seventeen next week
It’s
179. How long is it since you bought the car ?
When
180. Nam began to collect stamps in 2000
Nam has _
181. We have lived here for 15 years
We started
182. English and French are spoken in Canada
People _
183. They are going to invite Nam to dinner
Nam _
184. I can’t cook as well as my mother does
My mother
185. I asked my mother to wake me up at 6 o’clock the following morning.”
“Please _
186. He wrote the letter in two hours
It _
187. It was such hot tea that I couldn’t drink it
The tea _
188. My sister is not intelligent I’m not very intelligent
Neither _
189. We have made great progress in our economy in last few days
Great progress _
190. Because she behaves well, everybody loves her
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191. Unless you water the flowers everyday, they will die
If _
192. He will die if nobody brings him to hospital
Unless _
193. I have studied English for 3 years
I began _
194. I’m sorry that I didn’t go to the party last Sunday
I wish
195. She didn’t take your advice, so she failed in the exam
If _
196. We spend our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort and we always remember
We always remember _
197. The cake was so bad that I couldn’t eat it
It’s
198. Without a passport, she couldn’t have left the country
If _
199. Whose handbag is this ?
Whom _
200. The flight to London lasted more than three hours
It _
201. The weather was so bad that we couldn’t go sailing
The weather wasn’t _
202. The plane took off before we arrived at the airport
By the time _
203. I don’t live in a big city, so I can’t go to the cinema very often
If _
204. I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you the truth
If only _
205. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard
In spite of
206. Jeanie is the tallest girl in her class
No one _
207. You didn’t plan things at the start, so we are in this mess now
If _
208. My father bought a car with a sun roof
The car
209. I never intended to go to the Barley’s party
I never had
210. It’s not necessary for children to do homework
Children
211. It’s said that English people are quiet and severed
English people _
212. I live in a town not far from the capital
The town _
213. Summel is fairly tall but he can’t reach he ceiling
In spite of
214. Jennifer went to the dentist because she had a toothache
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215. Red is a bright color but cats can’t see it
Even though
216. Carol ran outside to see what happening although she wasn’t wearing any shoes or scandals
Despite
217. Eric’s shirt was wrinkled However, he didn’t iron it
Although _
218. Fiona had to get on the plane though she was afraid of flying
Despite
219. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners because they have a keen sense of smell
Because of
220. He was very old, but he walked ten miles everyday
Despite
221. Jenny ran fast but she didn’t win the race
Despite
222. All of them laughed when I told the joke
The joke _
223. He is too young to appreciate such a film
He’s not
224. The cinema was such a long way from the city center that no one went there
The cinema _
225. Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane’s interests
Jane _
226. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate now
Only by
227. I’m more interested in the people than the job
It’s not the
228. If you run a lot, you will get fitter
The more _
229. That’s the best meal I’ve ever eaten
I’ve _
230. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number” said Paula to Susan
Paula apologised _
231. “Would you mind waiting for a few minutes ?”
We were _
232. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you
If _
233. People say that prevention is better than cure
Prevention
234. He couldn’t afford the flat
He didn’t _
235. They didn’t meet again until the war was over
They met again
236. They lived in poverty
They
237. She likes learning Chemistry best
Chemistry