CHUYỂN CÂU TIẾNG ANH TUYỂN CHỌN TỪ KÌ THI HSG THCS CẤP THÀNH PHỐ

CHUYỂN CÂU TIẾNG ANH TUYỂN CHỌN TỪ KÌ THI HSG THCS CẤP THÀNH PHỐ CHUYỂN CÂU TIẾNG ANH TUYỂN CHỌN TỪ KÌ THI HSG THCS CẤP THÀNH PHỐ CHUYỂN CÂU TIẾNG ANH TUYỂN CHỌN TỪ KÌ THI HSG THCS CẤP THÀNH PHỐ

TUYỂN TẬP CHUYỂN ĐỔI CÂU TIẾNG ANH TỪ CÁC ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI THCS TP HỒ CHÍ MINH (2000 – 2012) CẤP THÀNH PHỐ  12 SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION TESTS  BONUS: SENTENCE BUILDING TESTS SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2000 – 2001 The shoes were too small for her to wear The shoes were not This motorbike is cheaper than I thought I would be This motorbike is not Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday Sue is looking I can hardly keep my eyes open Hardly _ I drank such a lot of coffee that I couldn‟t get to sleep I drank so They couldn‟t anything to stop it Nothing _ She can‟t sing as well as she used to She used 2001 – 2002 The table was so heavy that we couldn‟t move it The table was too My brother can‟t run as fast as he used to My brother used _ We had to wait for so long that we got fed up and left We had to wait for such I‟m really sorry I didn‟t invite her to the party I really wish I shut the door, but right after that I realized I‟d left the key inside No sooner _ It isn‟t necessary to finish your work today You don’t _ The car belongs to Mrs Edwards Mrs Edwards is the _ I was so tired that I don‟t feel like eating So tired 2002 – 2003 I‟m not rich enough to live in such a noise I’m too I will not come if his friend does not invite me Unless _ You have to pay a lot for this motorbike This motorbike _ You remembered to post the letter, didn‟t you? You didn’t _ Laurence hasn‟t seen his sister since she left for Japan Laurence last No one has ever used that machine That machine _ Do few students learn Latin nowadays? Few students Barbara plays tennis better than Mike Mike doesn’t 2003 – 2004 He sings well and plays the guitar well Not only _ In spite of his serious sickness, he did well in the exam Although They came to the concert late, so they didn‟t have good seats If Do your homework first, and I‟ll let you play the computer games I won’t allow _ It was a long time ago when I saw a movie It has My younger brother was finally able to get a job My younger brother finally succeeded They have just sold the old house at the end of the road The old house _ You don‟t have to finish the work today It Liz is a better pianist than Mai Mai does 10 He was annoyed because his son often came home late He objected _ 2004 – 2005 The prices have increased considerably in the past weeks There has We don‟t ever know whether she‟s still wealthy For all we know Please don‟t talk so loudly while I‟m studying I’d rather All my friends disagreed with me None _ May I borrow your car tonight, Dad? Would you mind _ If you have finished your homework by midnight, you can go to the party Unless _ He never has any successful results even though he tries hard However The teacher made her students work hard for the exam The students _ People donate a lot, so the victims of the tsunami are now able to overcome difficulties But for _ 10 He was unable to paint the gate of his house because of the heavy rain The heavy rain _ 2005 – 2006 “That‟s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother Jean’s mother complimented Under no circumstances should you phone the police The last I wasn‟t a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job It came _ The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years There _ I‟m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose He couldn’t possibly _ He had no idea how difficult the task would be until he was half way through it Not until _ They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them So His disabilities didn‟t prevent him from sailing around the world Although The presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill So 10 You can use it as long as you like, and it won‟t t wear out No matter _ 2006 – 2007 He says he will help me, but I don‟t believe him Although he promises “Go ahead and use my computer,” said he He gave 3 I could not help laughing at his blundering effort I couldn’t stop _ You‟ll find the map useful because you may get lost You’d better keep _ It is almost two years since I started playing tennis I took _ He can‟t express his ideas in English (HIMSELF) He can’ make _ The area is so polluted that it is hard to live there (POLLUTION) People find Why were you so impolite to my guests? (ACTED) You shouldn’t All my friends disagreed with me (SHARED) None _ 10 May I borrow your car tonight, Henry? (LENDING) Would you 2007 – 2008 The police towed away my car I Her parents moved to Hanoi ten years ago It is He can‟t have known anything about the murder, I suppose I’m absolutely _ There are more tourists in the city this year than ever before Never _ Are you fed up with having nothing to do? Don’t you wish _ We could see him in the crowd (MAKE) We could _ The area is so polluted that it is hard to live there (POLLUTION) Such Why were you so impatient in such a situation? (SUPPOSED) You are _ He is likely to arrive late again (PROBABLY) He 10 I don‟t mind if you leave now (OBJECTION) I have _ 2008 – 2009 Public opinion was so strong that the Prime Minister had to resign Such I wouldn‟t tell her the true story if I were you You’d _ “Don‟t forget to give me a ring tomorrow, Peter,” said Wendy Wendy reminded “I think you‟d better not come to class for a few days, Helen.” My Mandy wasn‟t always so unfriendly Mandy did not We‟ll have to leave immediately at the end of the film The moment _ The meeting will end before we reach the school By the _ It is said that the robber was caught while climbing up a fence You are _ If he asked me to go out with him, I would agree Were 10 As soon as the teacher left, the students started shouting again Hardly _ 2009 – 2010 They forced him to tell the truth (MADE) He It was true I felt bored with the concert (DOUBT) The concert _ I‟m sure it was Tom who made all this mess (MUST) All this mess I wish you would stop all the noise (LONGER) I can’t put _ She left without saying anything (SINGLE) Not _ They intend to abolish that rule (DO) They are _ We share the same hobby – pop music (LISTENING) All Come on! You didn‟t the work at home again (SHOULD) You _ I‟m afraid he is not likely to pass the driving test (POSSIBLY) He 10 Will you please turn down the volume a bit? (MIND) Would _ 2010 – 2011 His charming manners deceived several people, including me (TAKEN) I, as well _ As I listened to the music on repeated occasions, my respect for the composer increased (RESPECTFUL) The more In spite of her initial reluctance to take the job, she’s got on very well (FIRST) Reluctant _ I think the hardware of that computer was infected with viruses (OPINION) That computer Your warning helped prevent my failure in the test (FAILED) Had it _ His last letter to me was written months ago (HEARD) It is Be proud of what you have accomplished so far (ACCOMPLISHMENTS) Take He’s not a professional singer, but he sings expressively (EXPRESSION) Though no _ The teacher may ask why I’m absent, so tell him I’m ill (REASON) Should 10 Roger was defeated one more time by Novak in the Indian Wells tournament (ONCE) Novak beat _ 2011 – 2012 Ann is proud of her ability to speak five languages fluently (PRIDES) Being _ Please come as early as possible (BETTER) You should “You have done an excellent job, Lucie,” said the teacher (CONGRATULATED) The teacher _ They say that the computer is playing important part in modern life (ROLE) The computer _ Shortly before my eighteenth birthday, I will go to university (STUDENT) By the _ You can get the best discounts at our shop (OFFERED) It is People who haven‟t seen his performances are in no position to be critical (PERFORM) Nobody _ She didn‟t try very hard to get to know other people in the course (EFFORT) Little Staying on late at work is becoming less of a problem for me (USED) I 10 These two brands of ketchup are almost the same (HARDLY) There’s SENTENCE BUILDING 2003 – 2004 Internet / be / very fast and convenient way / get information _ It / be / cheap / way / communicate / friends and relatives _ They / get in touch / each other / by means / e-mail / or chat _ You / can check / weather conditions / before / go / camp / or fish _ You / also book / tickets / film shows, concerts, or soccer matches _ Now / you can sit / comfortable / home / / shopping _ 7 Internet / be / also / source of entertainment _ You / listen / music / watch videos / play games _ Internet / be also / use / teaching and learning / foreign language _ 10 fact / it / be / hard / imagine / modern life / without / Internet _ 2004 – 2005 Along / jogging and swimming, / cycling / be / all-round form / exercises _ It can help / increase / strength and energy, / give / you / strong heart _ But / it / not / only advantage / cycling _ It / good exercise / people / painful feet or backs _ However, / It / important / start slowly / and build / gently _ Doing too much / too quick / can / damage / muscles _ You have / doubts / take / cycling / health reasons? _ You / talk / your doctor / and ask / his or her advice _ Follow / your doctor / advice / strict / and you / have / good result _ 10 If you start / cycle now, / you / be / forever fit _ ANSWER KEY SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2000 – 2001 The shoes were not large enough for her to wear This motorbike is not as expensive as I thought it would be Sue is looking forward to going to Spain on holiday Hardly can I keep my eyes open I drank so much coffee that I couldn‟t get to sleep Nothing could be done to stop it She used to sing better than now 2001 – 2002 The table was too heavy for us to move My brother used to run faster than now / he does We had to wait for such a long time that we got fed up and left I really wish I had invited her to the party No sooner had/did I shut the door than I realized I‟d left the key inside You don‟t have/need to finish your work today Mrs Edwards is the owner of that car So tired was I that I don‟t feel like eating 2002 – 2003 I‟m too poor to live in such a house Unless his friend invites me, I will not come This motorbike is very expensive/costly You didn‟t forget to post the letter, did you? Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan That machine has never been used Few students learn Latin nowadays, they? Mike doesn‟t play tennis so/as well as Barbara (does) 2003 – 2004 Not only does he sing well but he also plays guitar well Although he had his serious sickness / his sickness was serious, he did well in the exam If they had come to the concert early/earlier, they would have had good seats I won‟t allow you to play the computer games unless you your homework first It has been a long time since I last saw a movie My younger brother finally succeeded in getting a job The old house at the end of the road has just been sold It is not necessary for you to finish the work today Mai does not play the piano as well as Liz (does) 10 He objected to his son(„s) coming home late often 2004 - 2005 There has been a considerable increase in the prices in the past weeks For all we know she used to be wealthy I‟d rather you didn‟t talk so loudly while I‟m studying None of my friends agreed with me Would you mind lending me your car tonight, Dad? 9 Unless you have finished your homework by midnight, you can‟t go to the party However hard he tried, he never has any successful results The students were made to work hard for the exam by the teacher But for people‟s (big) donation / a lot of money people donated, the victims wouldn‟t now be able to overcome difficulties 10 The heavy rain prevented them from painting / made it impossible for them to paint the gate of his house 2005 – 2006 Jean‟s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress The last thing you should is (to) phone the police It came as no surprise to me to hear that Karen had changed her job There has been a considerable increase in the cost of living in the last few years He couldn‟t possibly have taken the money by mistake Not until he was half way through it did he know how difficult the task would be So fierce was the dog they had that nobody would visit them Although he was disabled, he sailed around the world So many people were attracted by the presidential visit that all traffic came to a standstill 10 No matter how long you use it, it won‟t wear out 2006 – 2007 Although he promises to help me, I don‟t believe he will He gave (me) a/the permission to use his computer I couldn‟t stop myself (from) laughing at his blundering effort You‟d better keep the map in case you get lost I took up (playing) tennis almost two years ago He can‟t make himself understood in English People find it hard to live in the area with such pollution You shouldn‟t have acted so impolitely to my guests None of my friends shared (with me) my ideas 10 Would you mind lending me your car tonight, Henry? 2007 – 2008 I had my car towed away by the police It is ten years since her parents lived in Hanoi I‟m absolutely certain/sure (that) he didn‟t know anything about the murder Never before have there been so/as many tourists in the city as this year Don‟t you wish you had something to do? We could just make him out in the crowd Such is the pollution of the area that it is hard to live there You are supposed to have been patient in such a situation He will probably arrive late again 10 I have no objection to you/your leaving now 2008 – 2009 Such was the strength of opinion that he Prime Minister had to resign You‟d better not tell her the true story Wendy reminded Peter to give her a ring the day after My advice is that Helen should not come to class for a few days Mandy did not always act in such an unfriendly way/manner The moment the film ends, we‟ll have to leave By the time we reach the school, the meeting will have ended The robber is said to have been caught while climbing up a fence Were he to ask me to go out with him, I would agree 10 Hardly had/did the teacher left/leave when the students started shouting again 10 2009 – 2010 He was made to tell the truth The concert was no doubt boring to me All this mess must have been made by Tom I can‟t put up with all the noise you are making any longer Not a single word did she say when she left They are going to away with that rule All of us enjoy listening to pop music You should have done the work at home He can‟t possibly pass the driving test 10 Would you mind turning down the volume a bit? 2010 – 2011 I, as well as several people, was taken in by his charming manners The more I listened to the music, the more respectful to the composer I was / felt Reluctant to take the job as / though she was / might be at first, she‟s got on very well That computer had its hardware infected with viruses, in my opinion Had it not been for your warning, I would / might have failed (in) the test It is months since I last heard from him Take pride in the accomplishments you have made / gained / attained so far Though no professional singer, he sings with expression Should the teacher ask for the reason why I‟m absent, tell him I‟m ill 10 Novak beat Roger once more / once again in the Indian Wells tournament 2011 – 2012 Being able to speak five languages fluently is what Ann prides herself on You should come the sooner, the better The teacher congratulated Lucie on having done an excellent job The computer is said to be playing an important role in modern life By the time I am eighteen, I will have been a university student It is the best discounts that are offered at our shop Nobody is in the position to be critical without having seen him perform Little effort did she make to get to know other people in the course I am getting used to staying on late at work 10 There‟s hardly a difference between these two brands of ketchup 11 SENTENCE BUILDING 2003 – 2004 The Internet is a very fast and convenient way to get information It is a cheap way to communicate with friends and relatives They can get in touch with each other by means of e-mail or chatting You can check weather conditions before going camping or fishing You can also book tickets for film shows, concerts, or soccer matches Now you can sit in a comfortable home doing shopping The Internet is also a source of entertainment You can listen to music, watch videos or play games The Internet is also used for teaching and learning a foreign language 10 In fact, it is hard to imagine modern life without the Internet 2004 – 2005 Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is an all-round form of exercises It can help (to) increase strength and energy, and (to) give you a strong heart But it is not the only advantage of cycling It is good exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, it is important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much (and) too quickly can damage to your muscles Do you have (any) doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons? You should talk to your doctor and ask for his or her advice Follow your doctor‟s advice strictly and you will have a good result 10 If you start cycling now, you will be forever fit 12 Exercise 1: she (go) to school everyday there (to be) big problems in many parts of the world A lot of people (go) to work by car Davis never (take) the bus to school He plays volleyball but he (not enjoy) - it Most shops usually (open) - at 8.00 a.m and (close) - at 6.00 p.m School children (wear) - uniform on Monday I want ( buy) - some stamps Ruth (live) - with his parents in an apartment 10 He is writing a postcard and (watch) TV at the same time Exercise 2: I (see) - a car accident on this corner yesterday Mr John (be) principal of our school since last year My father (not watch) - TV every night I (meet) Arthur three weeks ago Yesterday the police (report) that they (capture) - the thief Someone (steal) my handbag on the bus Last month I (be) - in the hospital for ten days Don’t call me in the afternoon I usually (be) - away in the afternoon People (speak) - English in almost Canada 10 The dog (wag) - his tail whenever he (see) - me Exercise 2: I think he (leave) as soon as he (know) the news He (come) - and (see) - you soon My mother (come) - to stay with us next weekend Where you (spend) - your holidays next summer? Violets (bloom) - in spring They (prepare) the Christmas dinner at the moment When he lived in Manchester, he (work) in a bank Birds (build) their nests in summer and (fly) to the South in winter 13 I (lose) -my key (can) -you help me look for it? 10 My brother (join) the army when he (be) young Exercise 2: Miss Lee often (write) when he (be) young He (leave) home two weeks ago You (speak) to Mrs Bakers yesterday? Columbus (discover) America more than 400 years ago I (not can) remember when I last (see) her When Nguyen Du (die)? - I (not know) when he (die) Hurry up! The train (come) Be quiet! The teacher (be) angry Some animals (not eat) during winter 10 Listen! The bird (sing) Exercise 2: I (finish) the book before my next birthday The house (build) two years ago Someone (cut) down all the trees in the garden Tom Baker (not come) here tomorrow He often (say) O.K when he (talk) with the quests What you (do) after you (go) home yesterday? Yesterday thieves (break) into the house and (steal) a lot of fur coats The audience (listen) to everything he said last night I’m preparing to support anything he (say) tomorrow 10 Sometimes I (get) up before the sun (rise) Exercise 2: Don’t speak until someone (ask) you Please be quiet! I (work) When I (be) a child, I (want) to be a doctor The last train (leave) the station at p.m I (meet) her at the movie theater last night He (go) to the English club every Sunday But last Sunday he (not go) there We (travel) to Hue next morning They usually (have) dinner at home, but they (have) dinner in a small restaurant yesterday evening He (brush) his teeth every night, but last night he (forget) to brush them 10 My father (not like) .drinking wine He prefer (drink) .beer 14 Exercise 2: When I (be) a child I (drink) a lot of milk My family often (go) out for a dinner at the weekend She’d like (tell) funny stories She prefers (play) .piano Nga prefers (listen) .rock music to (listen) pop music I prefer (take) part in sport to(watch) them The students prefer (gather) in the streets When Mai (be) young ,She (like) (go) to the zoo to see animals At the moment we (sit) in a cafe We (wait) for the museum to open 10 Thanks for (invite) me to the birthday party Exercise 2: My sister (buy) a new book yesterday morning Where they (spend) their summer vacation next year ? What you (think) Tom (do) ?- he (tell) the truth to his parents You(wait) a minute while I (look) through the test ? After the party tonight I (speak) to you about your future job Don’t make too much noise I ( do) this math question Now I (understand) what you are trying ( say) I’m afraid I not (be) quite ready – Never mind I (wait) At the moment we (sit) in a café, we wait) for the museum to open, so I (write) some postcards 10 Miss Hellen (help) as soon as she (finish) that letter 15