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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences before it
1. They had to wait for twelve hours before the light left
=>Only after a ........twelve hour wait did their flight leave................
3. They estimated the price, including all the costs
=>Talking......all the cost into account, they estimated the price.......
1. Speaking English fluently is not easy.
=> It. not easy to speak Eg fluently
2. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?
=>You didn’t remember to post the letter, did you?
3. It is a six hours flight from London to New York.
=> It takes six hours to fly from London to New York.
4. He not only spent all his money; he even borrowed some from me.
=> Not only did he spend all his money but also borrowed some from me.
5. We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it.
=> We always remember our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort,
6. The circus shows are exciting. The whole family enjoy them.
=> The circus shows are exciting for the whole family to enjoy
7. Le Van Tam was very brave. Everyone admired him.
=> Le Van Tam was so brave that Everyone admired him.
8. The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it.
=> This is such a difficult problem that I can’t explain it.
9. The fire has destroyed almost all the houses in the neighbourhood.
=> Almost all the houses in the neighbourhood have been destroyed by the fire
10. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
=> The bank manager was made to hand over the money the the robbers
11. “I don’t remember what I did yesterday.” she said.
=> She told me that she didn't remember what she had done the day before
12. He got in trouble because he didn’t take my advice.
=> If he had taken my advice,he wouldn't have got into trouble
13/The desk was too heavy. She couldn’t move it.
=> The desk was so jeavy that She couldn’t move it.
14/ I walked to school in 20 minutes
=> It took me 20 minutes to walk to school
15/ He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me
=> Not only did He spend all his money but also borrowed some from me
16/ In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work
=> Although it rained heavily, my father went to work
17/ After the beginning of the opera, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats
=> Once the opera began, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats
18/ He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
=> No sooner had He left the office when the telephone rang.
19/ The fields are very fertile. They plant potatoes in those field.
=> The fields where They plant potatoes are very fertile.
20/ The woman was a secretary. We are waiting for her.
=> The woman who We are waiting for was a secretary.
21/ I don’t have a car.
=> I wish I had a car
22/ They didn’t talk to each other two week ago.
=> They haven’t talked to each other for two weeks
23/ Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against it.
=> Despite advising him against it,Mr. Clark bought a new car
24/ I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly had I just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
25/ My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
=> I’ve never known a more warm-hearted person than my mother
26/ They never made us do anything we didn’t want to.
=> We were never made to do anything we didn’t want to.
27/ The patient recovered more rapidly than we expected. [recovery]
=> The patient made a recovery rapidly than we expected.
28. Tom is so clever that he can learn this language in a short time.
=> Tom can learn this language in a short time because he is clever
29. I’m sorry I don’t go with you.
=> I wish I could go with you
30. Does he play football wonderfully?
=> Is he good at playing football
31. We started watching TV two hours ago.
=> We’ve watched Tv for two hours
32. We do not study as well as they do.
=> They study better than us
33. She took me to the cinema yesterday.
=> I was taken to the cinema yesterday.
34. When did you work for that company?
=> How long have you worked for that company?
35. They invited everyone to the meeting
=> Everyone was invited to the meeting
36.Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
=> Although Cars cause pollution ,people still want them.
37. But for your help I couldn’t do that.
=> If . it hadn't been for your help, I couldn’t do that.
38. Gary danced so badly that people stopped to watch him.
=> Gary was such a bad dancer that people stopped to watch him.
39. He succeeded in his life although he came a poor family.
=> Despite coming a poor family,He succeeded in his life
40. Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving.
=> In spite of raining hard, they insisted on leaving.
I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, " now closed! ". I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. This can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I took a business trip to Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas,with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no Dollars, i offered to pay in Pounds instead." Listen, Buddy! I only take Real money! " the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was Embarrassing.
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave, especially if you can take only a little baggage with you. I feel sorry for some of my colleagues who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day. Few people understand just how important it is to have the right sort of clothes with you in these days of rapid air travel.
I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
=>Thư writer's .Because he didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
=>Because this can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
=>when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day.
33. Try to recycle things and we will save natural resources.
- If we try to recycle things, we will save natural resources.
34. Peter is the tallest boy in his class.
No one is taller than Peter in his class.
35. Do they have to look after the school garden every Saturday?
Do they have to take care of the school garden every Saturday?
36. It is raining hard, but they still want to go to school.
They still want to go to school although it is raining hard.
( Viết lại câu)
1. My protests were ignored by everybody
-> Nobody took any notice of my protests
2.I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
->
It came as no surprise to me to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
3. Is was the fog that caused the traffic problem
-> If it hadn't been for the fog, there wouldn't have been traffic problem
4. We haven't received the confirmation off our hotel booking yet
-> Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed yet
5. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle 's will
-> Her uncle didn't leave her anything in his will
6. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people
-> Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people
7. Nicky runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her four children
-> not only does Nicky run a succesful company, but she also manages to look after her four children
8. He said that he had been a long way from the scene of the crime at the time
-> He denied having been at the scene of the crime at that time
9. The only thing they didn't steal was the television
-> They stole everything except the television
10. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves
-> All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves
11. I'll lend you the money on condition that you pay it back next week . ( long)
I'll lend you the money as long as you pay it back next week
12. Bill was about to speed when he saw the patrolman (verge)
Bill was on the verge of speeding when he saw the patrolman
13. It is necessary for me to finish this homework tonight (got)
I have got to finish this homework tonight
14. She was cheated when she told the jewelry at such a low price (ride)
She was taken for a ride when she sold the jewelry at such a low price
15. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking( sound)
They arrived at their destination safe and sound
16. It was the telephonist 's fault that thay didn't get the message ( blame)
The telephonist was to blame for the fact that they didn't get the message
17. The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing (teacup)
The disagreement is a storm in a teacup
18. There's nothing new about defence alliances ( hills)
Defence alliances are as old as the hills
19. They couldn't decide where to go on holiday ( reach)
They couldn't reach a decision on where to go on holiday
I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
=>Thư writer's .Because he didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
=>Because this can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
=>when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day.
*) Viết lại câu nghĩa không đổi:
56. You forgot to turn off the radio, didn't you ?
=> You didn't remember to turn off the radio, did you?
57. Everyday thousands of trees are cut down in the world.
=> Everyday people cut down thousands of trees in the world.
58. "Have you done your homework?" asked the teacher.
=> The teacher asked me if I had done my home
59. The exercise was so easy that all students could do it.
=> It was such an easy exercise that all students could do it.
60. I love to play tennis.
=> I enjoy playing tennis.
*) Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings by using the given words in the
brackets
61. We spent five hours learning English. (took)
-> It took us five hours to learn English.
62. They built the church in 18th century . (was)
-> The church was built in 18th century.
63. She started working in this company 5 years ago. (for)
-> They have worked in this company for 5 years.
64. In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (although)
-> Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
65. She broke the cup because she was careless. (because of)
-> She broke the cup because of her carelessness.
66. Tuan took a taxi, but he still arrived late for the interview. (although)
-> Although Tuan took a taxi, he still arrived late for the interview.
67. He was sick, so he didn’t go to school. (because)
-> Because he was sick, he didn't go to school.
68. We didn’t go because of the rain. (rained)
-> We didn't go because it rained.
69. He started learning Chinese last year. (since)
-> He has learned Chinese since last year.
70. The pupils raised their hands. They wanted to answer the question. (who)
-> The pupils, who wanted to answer the question, raised their hands.
71. Jack can’t tell you about that sight because he doesn’t see it. (if)
-> If Jack saw that sight, he could tell you about it.
72. They won’t come with us. (wish)
-> I wish they would come with us.
73. I started learning English two years ago. (for)
-> I have learned English for two years.
74. My English is not so good as yours. (better)
-> Your English is better than mine.
75. I didn’t know her number, so I didn’t ring her up. (if)
-> If I had known her number, I would have rung her up.
76. He didn’t take my advice, so he got in trouble. (if)
-> If he had taken my advice, he wouldn't have got in trouble.
77. People believe that the island was discovered by accident. (said)
-> The island is said to have been discovered by accident.
78. He wrote a letter in two hours. (took)
-> It took him two hours to write a letter.
79. I’m sorry that I didn’t go to the party last Sunday. (wish)
-> I wish I had gone to the party last Sunday.
80. Kangaroos have long tails. They come from Australia. (which)
-> Kangaroos, which come from Australia, have long tails.
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (1pt)
1. A. out B. round C. about D. would
2. A. chair B. check C. machine D. child
3. A. gather B. there C. ethnic D. although
4. A. impressed B. disappointed C. wished D. stopped
II. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (2pts)
1. Robots will be______the housework in the future.
A. used to do B. used to doing C. using to do D. using to doing
2. Jane said she______18 years old the following week.
A. was B. is C. will be D. would be
3. Mother! Someone______my bicycle. I cannot see it.
A. took B. has taken C. takes D. is taking
4. Let's go for a long walk, ______?
A. will you B. do we C. shall we D. must you
5. Do you know the man______you met at the bus stop yesterday?
A. whom B what C. which D. whose
6. I'd rather we______more time together.
A. have B. had C. will have D. are having
7. If I______you, I______speak to instructor.
A. were/would B. were/will C. was/will D. am/would
8. Would you mind if I______ a little later?
A. come B. have came C. have come D. came
VI. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions. (2pt)
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city of contrasts. It is an exciting, crowded, modem city and at
the same time, a city that is full of history. The streets of Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people. Some are selling food, other selling clothing, cassette tapes, flowers, or souvenirs. Visitors love the river markets, the beautiful temples and architecture, and the nightlife. They also enjoy the food, the
shopping, and the friendly Thai people. Everyone seems to smile there.
Most of the year, Bangkok is hotter than any other capital cities in Asia, but from December to
February, the weather is cooler and much more comfortable. Actually, it is an interesting city to visit at
any time of the year. The shopping is excellent, and the price is cheaper than in many other large cities in
Southeast Asia.
There is always plenty to do in Bangkok any time of the day or night from watching Thai dancing or
boxing to taking a boat trip on the river or trying some of the delicious and spicy food. And if you get
tired of the city and the traffic, there are beautiful beaches only two hours away by bus.
1. Where is Bangkok?
=>it is in Thailand
2. How are the streets of Bangkok?
=> The streets of Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people
3. What is the weather like in Bangkok in January?
=>it is te hottest
4. Can visitors come to visit Bangkok all the year round?
=>yes ,they can
VII. Rewrite the sentence so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.
(1pt)
1. They usually wore jeans when they were young.
→They used__to wear_jeans when they were young.____________________________________________________________
2. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.
→Minh hasn't__written to his pen pal for five months____________________________________________________________
3. Practise speaking every day or you can't improve your English.
→If_you don't practise speaking every day ,you can't improve your English._____________________________________________________________________
4. He said: “We must have a party to celebrate this”.
→He said that__they had to have a party to celebrate that__________________________________________________________
6. Don’t move or I’ll shoot, the bank robber said to the clerk.
The bank robber......theatened to shoot if the clerk moved..........................................................................
7. They had to wait for twelve hours before the flight left.
Only after a.......twelve- hour waiting did they fly................................................................................
8. I won’t make any difference if it rains because we’ll still go.
We’ll still go.....whether it rains or not................................................................................
9. It was the weakness of the foundations that led to the collapse of the building.
If.....it hadn't been for the weakness of the foundations, the building wouldn't have collapsed..................................................................................................
10. They estimated the price, including all the costs.
Taking..........all the costs into account they estimated the price.....................................................................................
6. Don’t move or I’ll shoot, the bank robber said to the clerk.
The bank robber................................. threatened to shoot if the clerk moved...............................................
7. They had to wait for twelve hours before the flight left.
Only after a........................ twelve- hour waiting did they fly...............................................................
8. I won’t make any difference if it rains because we’ll still go.
We’ll still go...................... whether it rains or not...............................................................
9. It was the weakness of the foundations that led to the collapse of the building.
If..................................... the foundations hadn't been waek, the building wouldn't have collapsed...................................................................
10. They estimated the price, including all the costs.
Taking................................. all the costs into account they estimated the price..............................................................