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EXERCISE 1 He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work He objected _ Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking Mrs Scott prides _ What a surprise to see you here! Fancy _ Please take a seat Would you please _ Would you mind _ “You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Margaret Margaret accused _ John Spike failed to find the source of the River Nile John Speke didn’t succeed _ John Speke didn’t manage _ The doctor advised me to rest The doctor suggested _ The doctor suggested _ Many people were delayed because of the traffic jam A number _ I am afraid I’m still having problems with understanding life in NY I _ 10 Jane does not play tennis as well as she used to Jane used _ 11 It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday You _ 12 Mrs Edwards is the owner of that car That car _ 13 My French friend finds driving on the left difficult My French friend isn’t _ 14 I’m always nervous when I travel by air Travelling _ 15 Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Jane’s interests Janet is _ 16 “I am sorry I gave you the wrong number,” said Paul to Susan Paul apologized _ 17 The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours It took _ 18 “You stole the jewels!” the inspector said to him The inspector accused _ 19 Most of a child’s life is spent in playing A child spends _ 20 it’s extremely difficult for us to make ends meets these days We find _ 21 I don’t want to go to the party tonight I don’t feel like _ 22 I wish I hadn’t told him what we were planning to I regret _ 23 It is interesting to go out with friends at weekends Going _ 24 The long walk is very tiring They _ 25 I don’t read newspaper any more I’ve given up _ 26 He looks older when he wears glasses Glasses make _ 27 Did you manage to solve the problem? Did you succeed _ 28 The street was flooded after the heavy rain, so I did not go to work The flood street prevented _ 29 My parents find fault with everything I No matter _ 30 You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out No matter _ EXERCISE The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day Only by _ It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me Not until _ He never suspected that the money had been stolen At no time _ They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left Only after _ The result of the match was never in doubt At no time _ I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back Hardly _ I write to him almost every day Hardly _ There are more people out of work in this country than ever before Never _ We only dispatch goods after receiving the money Only after the money _ 10 Shirley didn’t begin to read until she was eight It wasn’t _ EXERCISE Staying at home would be better than going out tonight I’d rather _ I advise you to wear a coat when you go out (had better) _ Hoa prefers to play ping pong (would rather) It is high time for us to go home It is high time we _ Those students arrived late because they had an accident Because of _ Tom was worried because of the heavy traffic Because the _ We didn’t expect you, but we’re glad you’ve come Although _ He passes the test though he was frequently absent from class In spite of _ Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it Despite _ 10 Daisy’s father was very busy, but he still played with her Busy _ 11 I learnt English so that I can talk to foreigners I learn English so as _ 12 Our grandparents often worked hard on the farm when they were young (used to) _ 13 It is quite pointless to complain There’s no _ 14 I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements Much _ 15 We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive Impressed _ 16 The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough The sea was too _ 17 The question was so difficult that no one could answer it It was such _ 18 Peter is too ill to get up Peter is so _ 19 She can’t have more children because of her age She is too _ You are not _ 20 It is such a heavy book that I can’t lift it The book _ 21 You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar There is no _ 22 You really should be able to dress yourself by now It’s high _ 23 We left quietly, that we wouldn’t disturb the children So as _ 24 For a teacher of her experience and ability, discipline was not a problem For such _ 25 Her grief was so great that she almost fainted So _ EXERCISE They are washing my father’s new car My father’s new car _ People say that he is a famous singer It _ He _ People say that he was a famous singer It _ He _ Mrs Ha told Ba to carry those books back home Mrs Ha had _ They did not finish the kitchen on Monday The kitchen _ The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids The pyramids _ She hasn’t finished the letter yet This letter _ I’ll ask someone to make a new dress I’ll have _ I’ll have _ The bridge might be built in a hurry People _ 10 You are not permitted to smoke in the hall Smoking _ 11 They need to repaint their living room Their living room needs _ Their living room needs _ 12 Somebody should tell him He needs _ 13 They believe the students were educated in Canada The students _ 14 We may not be able to give the concert The concert _ 15 It is essential that Professor Van is/ be met at the airport Professor Van _ 16 They never made us anything we didn’t want to We _ 17 Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves All dogs _ 18 The mechanic serviced my car last week I _ 19 My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year I _ 20 If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home Get _ EXERCISE He said, “I wish I knew the answer.” He said that _ Peter said he wasn’t feeling well Peter said: ‘I _ “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Peter Peter asked _ Ronald denied stealing Mrs Clark’s handbag Ronald said that _ “John, please don’t tell anyone about my new address”, said Mary Mary asked _ “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boyfriend Ann pleaded _ “You should take more exercise, Mr Roberts,” the doctor said, if you want to lose weight The doctor advised _ “Will I ever find a job?” Tim said to himself Tim wondered _ The patient recovered more rapidly than expected The patient made _ 10 My boss works better when he’s pressed for time The less _ 11 The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months It looked _ 12 What a shame he wasn’t able to come I wish _ 13 I didn’t understand what he was saying because I hadn’t read his book If I had read his book _ 14 If you missed the program, you can’t really judge Unless you _ 15 If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake Had it _ 16 You might fall if you’re more careful Be careful _ 17 John is fat because he eats so many chips If _ 18 It was his incompetence which led to their capture If it _ 19 The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money Were _ 20 Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $100.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted Had his _ 21 This book is very boring and so is that one This book is as _ 22 It is not as warm in Canada as it is in Mexico Mexico _ 23 If you a lot of exercise, you will get healthy The more _ 24 No one in the group is younger than her She is _ 25 No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door Try _ 26 Susan likes staying in hotels but she prefers camping Susan doesn’t _ 27 He could not afford to buy the car The car _ 28 You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs Johns Mrs Johns is _ 29 She knows a lot more about it than I I don’t know _ 30 He could not afford to buy the car The car _ The car _ EXERCISE 10 We were told to wait here by the director It was the director _ Michael laughed when I told him the joke The joke _ Temperature is measured by a thermometer A thermometer is _ In Stratford-on-Avon we saw Shakespeare’s birthplace We saw the house _ The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press Nobody who _ I haven’t seen this man here before This _ Tom and Mary moved to Paris 20 years ago It is _ It started to rain at PM It has _ They have learnt English for years They began _ 10 I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test It came _ 11 It hasn’t rained for a fortnight The last time _ 12 Mackenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty By the age of twenty _ 13 She started working as a secretary five years ago 11 She has _ 14 Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan Laurence last _ 15 He was the first man who left the burning building (REDUCE FORM OF RELATIV CLAUSE) _ 16 A pacifist is a person who believes that all wars are wrong (REDUCE FORM OF RELATIV CLAUSE) _ 17 Mr Bake will buy the house _ is opposite to my house 18 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin received the Nobel Prize in 1945 19 The tree _ branches are dry should be cut down 20 Kark Marx theories have changed the world’s history is the German Philosopher 21 You have to take care of the books you borrowed from the library 22 The book _ I need can’t be found in the library 23 The decision was postponed _ was exactly what I wanted 24 I was sitting in a chair _ suddenly collapsed 25 The film was about a spy wife betrays him EXERCISE COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD IN BRACKETS Is inflation _ of economic decline? (symptom) He delivered the _ speech of thanks to the chairman (custom) An increase in crime is one of the _ of unemployment (produce) We listened to the news with a _ of surprise and horror (mix) They had a large over the other party at the last election (major) 12 Men, women and children are facing death by _ in some parts of the world (starve) She saw the _ of the scheme from the _ (possible) – (begin) Police rejected a number of _ _ from the hall where the president was making the speech (violence) — (protest) If this news ever reaches her ears, she will be _ (furry) 10 She earned her _ to support her family by singing in a nightclub (live) 10 _ still surrounds the _ of a new director (Certain) – (appoint) 11 Periods of great surplus were followed by periods of (short) 26 The management was _ to the idea of a bonus suggested by the union (sympathy) 27 _, there was no answer when I phoned (Mystery) 28 We all have a _ to our country (loyal) 29 If your luggage is very _, you'll have to pay an excess charge (weight) 30 They must have forgotten to add the _ to this letter (enclose) 31 must be filed within working days (complain) 32 If your terms are , we may consider placing regular orders (satisfy) 33 Could you send us 10 brochures for distribution among our staff? (add) 34 In the past three months I have been working as a _ (train) 35 Will it be for you to meet at 8:00 tomorrow morning? (convenience) 36 The company has over 300 stores _ (nation) 37 Was your university degree a good for your career? (prepare) 38 I want no _ of such from you (repeat) (behave) 39 Fresh air and exercise are to one’s health (benefit) 13 40 The scenery was beautiful beyond (describe) 41 The _ of his wife was a great blow to him (lose) 42 Don't spend it all at once Save some for a day (rain) 43 This machine can give very precise _ of in the atmosphere (measure) - (pollute) 44 The forecast said there would be _ intervals and shower (sun) 45 The _ was getting married, and everyone was in town for great occasion (govern) 46 Her _ hinders her from getting to know her colleagues better (shy) 47 The children seem to be totally of working themselves (capable) 48 She spent a very afternoon in the library (profit) 49 He will not benefit _ from the deal (finance) 50 His eyesight is becoming _ worse (progress) 51 The shop was forced to close owing to a _ of staff (short) 52 in the mountains can be _ at this time of year (travel) (danger) 53 She received a written about her conduct (warn) 54 The company has announced a of 3.5 per cent share (divide) 55 I can see no possible for any further tax increase (justify) 56 This sort of work needs no strength from you (muscle) 57 I think it's owing a car if you can't drive it (point) 58 Unemployment has reached a level that wouldn't have been ten years ago (think) 59 The name of the company for sale carries _ goodwill value (considerable) 60 Their standard of living still remains low (pity) 61 In _ with your wishes we shall withdraw our suggestions (comply) 14 62 There are some stars that are _ to all but the most powerful telescope (visible) 63 After the divorce, he had to his life _ (build) (complete) 64 Einstein was one of the greatest _ of the 20th century (think) 65 The former president's attempted to power (gain) 66 Managers should be more to the their staff (respond) (thông cảm) 67 After five years in the job, he was beginning to feel _ (rest) 68 She looked with at the result of her work (proud) 69 These figures are living of their competence (prove) 70 On at the hotel please wait for further (arrive) (instruct) 71 _ in English and French is required for this job (Fluent) 72 Lowering interest rates could have _ consequences for the economy (disaster) 73 The house had been left _ for several years (occupy) 74 This drink contains no (art) - (flavor) 75 All have been cancelled because of heavy fog (fly) 76 New markets for the product are being _ pursued (sea) (energy) 77 She was given a new heart in eight-hour _ (operate) 78 The of the fence makes the garden very secluded (high) 79 The _ accused the company of unfair _ (work) (dismiss) 80 The latest rise in _ has proved extremely embarrassing to the government (employ) 81 It seems to change the timetable so often (logical) 82 She asked for _ to leave early (permit) 15 83 On the way to the country we sometimes stopped to admire the scenery (picture) 84 _ fees should be paid to the club secretary (Member) 85 Her _ activities brought her into with the law (politics) (collide) 86 He was punished for his _ (obey) 87 The tallest in London are small in _ with those in New York (build) (compare) 88 I came to the that he had been lying (conclude) 89 , I won't able to come to your _ next month (Regret) (wed) 90 Water _ from the heavy rains has caused damage to the land (erode) 91 Monopoly is a _ game for some people (fascinate) 92 There were two kinds of electric current, direct and _ (alternate) 93 Mr Davis is a very _ teacher He makes the students work hard and their best (demand) 94 It is _ in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day (tradition) 95 The strike was caused by the of two workers (dismiss) 96 She is very _; she has won the lottery twice! (luck) 97 Unfortunately, the natural resources are becoming _ for the support of the increasing population or population (adequacy) 98 You should make a list of all the jobs you have to and them (prior) 99 _ are predicting that the rate of inflation will rise (economics) 100 He was accused of not showing strong _ (leader) 101 The school has been given money to _ the classroom (modern) 102 He has several _ in killing his business partner (motivate) 103 The weak and the poor are and need people to represent them (power) 104 Smoking is _ to our health (hazard) 16 105 There are _ provided on the back of the box (instruct) 106 All children want the of their parents (approve) 107 Good _ is needed between teachers and parents (communicate) 108 The Japanese are well-known for their modern factories with machinery (sophistication) 109 The Community Chest is not a organization (profit) 110 As manager, he's _ of all his players (protect) 111 The government wants to _ this training center (military) 112 We must make for our old age by saving money (provide) 113 He has taken on the job of being England's football _ (manage) 114 about, the company's future meant that few people wanted to invest money in it (Certain) 115 I admire her _ and skill (intelligent) 116 He is _ about whether he has the time to take on more work (doubt) 117 It is really quite _ that we should have been at the same college without having met before (ordinary) 118 Recently health foods have increased in (popular) 119 Joan applied for of the music club (member) 120 His boss told him off because he had behaved _ (responsible) 121 Unless something is done about unemployment, the _ for the future is not good (look) 122 English is a _ easy language for Swedes to learn (compare) 123 Jenny is calm and kind and has a lot of (patient) 124 It is now thought that there are both and psychological causes of the illness (biology) 125 _ is not enough by itself, you must work hard too (inspire) 126 I was late because I how much time I'll need (estimate) 17 127 It is an fact that drug-related crime is increasing (deny) 128 There was ice on the pavement, which made it very difficult to walk as it was so _ (slip) 129 Two young children were arguing over the _ of the doll (owner) 130 How can you the fact that some people live in mansions while others live in slums? (just) 131 He takes the responsibilities of _ very seriously (father) 132 The world is becoming increasingly _ (depend) 133 I think it is very of him to expect us to work overtime every night this week (reason) 134 This has been a time for us all (test) 135 She's got a job as the of a dress shop (manager) 136 I'm afraid I was very _ with the travel arrangements (satisfy) 137 I met an old friend last week (expect) 138 She's so she makes all these mistakes and never bothers to correct them (care) 139 My father often talks about the _ of studying and hard work ( important) 140 You can sit in this chair, it's very (comfort) 141 He's a sort of person that is _ in intent (move) 142 The government is accused of power (central) 143 It's hard work when there are so many (interrupt) 144 She was among the _ of the race from the start (lead) 145 The first year provides students with a sound basis for later study (theory) 146 Some newspapers, most _ the New York Tunes, refuse to print the word Ms (fame) 147 I think they'll have to make a of current policy (state) 18 148 Putting your money in stocks and shares is a risky _ (invest) 149 I accepted his offer without _ It was more money than I had expected (hesitate) 150 I plan to plenty of work in _ for the exam (prepare) 151 The government will probably lose the next election because of the high rate of (employ) 152 They were reunited after a _ of more than 20 years (separate) 153 He argues that there is a between pollution and health (connect) 154 I have no _ for him He deserves to go to prison (sympathize) 155 He is a _ genius (mathematics) 19 [...]... (military) 11 2 We must make for our old age by saving money (provide) 11 3 He has taken on the job of being England's football _ (manage) 11 4 about, the company's future meant that few people wanted to invest money in it (Certain) 11 5 I admire her _ and skill (intelligent) 11 6 He is _ about whether he has the time to take on more work (doubt) 11 7 It is really... (instruct) 10 6 All children want the of their parents (approve) 10 7 Good _ is needed between teachers and parents (communicate) 10 8 The Japanese are well-known for their modern factories with machinery (sophistication) 10 9 The Community Chest is not a organization (profit) 11 0 As manager, he's _ of all his players (protect) 11 1 The government... before (ordinary) 11 8 Recently health foods have increased in (popular) 11 9 Joan applied for of the music club (member) 12 0 His boss told him off because he had behaved _ (responsible) 12 1 Unless something is done about unemployment, the _ for the future is not good (look) 12 2 English is a _ easy language for Swedes to learn (compare) 12 3 Jenny is... inflation will rise (economics) 10 0 He was accused of not showing strong _ (leader) 10 1 The school has been given money to _ the classroom (modern) 10 2 He has several _ in killing his business partner (motivate) 10 3 The weak and the poor are and need people to represent them (power) 10 4 Smoking is _ to our health (hazard) 16 10 5 There are _... _ 10 I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test It came _ 11 It hasn’t rained for a fortnight The last time _ 12 Mackenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty By the age of twenty _ 13 She started working as a secretary five years ago 11 She has _ 14 Laurence hasn’t... of studying and hard work ( important) 14 0 You can sit in this chair, it's very (comfort) 14 1 He's a sort of person that is _ in intent (move) 14 2 The government is accused of power (central) 14 3 It's hard work when there are so many (interrupt) 14 4 She was among the _ of the race from the start (lead) 14 5 The first year provides students with... (prepare) 15 1 The government will probably lose the next election because of the high rate of (employ) 15 2 They were reunited after a _ of more than 20 years (separate) 15 3 He argues that there is a between pollution and health (connect) 15 4 I have no _ for him He deserves to go to prison (sympathize) 15 5 He is a _ genius (mathematics) 19 ... difficult to walk as it was so _ (slip) 12 9 Two young children were arguing over the _ of the doll (owner) 13 0 How can you the fact that some people live in mansions while others live in slums? (just) 13 1 He takes the responsibilities of _ very seriously (father) 13 2 The world is becoming increasingly _ (depend) 13 3 I think it is very of him to... every night this week (reason) 13 4 This has been a time for us all (test) 13 5 She's got a job as the of a dress shop (manager) 13 6 I'm afraid I was very _ with the travel arrangements (satisfy) 13 7 I met an old friend last week (expect) 13 8 She's so she makes all these mistakes and never bothers to correct them (care) 13 9 My father often talks about... _ 15 He was the first man who left the burning building (REDUCE FORM OF RELATIV CLAUSE) _ 16 A pacifist is a person who believes that all wars are wrong (REDUCE FORM OF RELATIV CLAUSE) _ 17 Mr Bake will buy the house _ is opposite to my house 18 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin received the Nobel Prize in 19 45 19 The tree