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Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first have the (1) .......... to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often (2) ............ great difficulty in understanding. I'll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. (3) ........., they speak with a variety of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all...
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Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first have the (1) .......... to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often (2) ............ great difficulty in understanding. I'll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.
First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. (3) ........., they speak with a variety of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons (4) ........... will have difficulty, mainly because they lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.
(5) .............. can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes and if a language laboratory is available, use it as (6) ............ as possible. He should listen to programs in English on the radio and TV. Perhaps, most important of (7) .................. , he should take every opportunity to meet and speak with native English-speaking people.
In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem (8) .......... to follow but it's necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express himself reasonably and clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, (9) ............ translate from his mother tongue. This will only begin to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language laboratory (10) ...listening to as much English as possible will help.

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6 tháng 7 2018

1. opportunity       2. have         3. Second(ly)          4. students          5. What

6. much               7. all             8. difficult               9. not                  10. and

15 tháng 7 2017

Chọn đáp án và sửa lại cho đúng
​1. Mr.Jackson is worried that he ​won't be able to find a parking space when hewill come=>COMES to the office this afternoon
A B C D
​2. Mr.Watson will return from his vacation before his assitant had=>HAS to leave for his business trip
A B
​3. As soon as the next lecture will end=>ENDS , let's leave
A B
4. As soon as he will come=>COMES back from his office, tell ​him to see me
​A B
​5. The contract looks ​fine to me, but my lawyer would like to review it before it will be=>IS signed
​A B C D
​6. Next week when there will be=>IS a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher
A B
7. As soon as he will graduate=>GRADUATES, he is going to return to his hometown
A B

Read the following passage and answer the questions. Tom is going to spend a year in China soon. He will study Chinese language and history at the university. He will live in there. He will share the room with a Chinese student. Days start very early so he will have to get up at about six o’clock. He will have breakfast at about six thirty. His classes will be in both English and Chinese and they will begin at seven thirty. Lunch is at twelve and then there is a rest until three, he will...
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Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Tom is going to spend a year in China soon. He will study Chinese language and history at the university. He will live in there. He will share the room with a Chinese student. Days start very early so he will have to get up at about six o’clock. He will have breakfast at about six thirty. His classes will be in both English and Chinese and they will begin at seven thirty. Lunch is at twelve and then there is a rest until three, he will continue learning until six after that he will come back his room in the university. He thinks it is dificult for him but he likes the course.
Questions:
Where is Tom going to spend a year?
_______________________________________________________________
2. Who will he share the room with?
_______________________________________________________________

3.What time will he have breakfast?
_______________________________________________________________
4. Does he like the course?
_______________________________________________________________


VIII. Rewrite these sentences as directed
1.Can you take me a photo, please ?
- Would you mind_____________________________________________?
2. The girl is Hoa . She is watching TV.
- The girl ____________________________________________________
3. I do my homework every evening.
- My homework________________________________________________
4. May I sit next to you?
- Do you mind if _______________________________________________?

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5 tháng 3 2018

Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Tom is going to spend a year in China soon. He will study Chinese language and history at the university. He will live in there. He will share the room with a Chinese student. Days start very early so he will have to get up at about six o’clock. He will have breakfast at about six thirty. His classes will be in both English and Chinese and they will begin at seven thirty. Lunch is at twelve and then there is a rest until three, he will continue learning until six after that he will come back his room in the university. He thinks it is dificult for him but he likes the course.
Questions:
Where is Tom going to spend a year?
____________China___________________________________________________
2. Who will he share the room with?
_______________He will share the room with a Chinese student. ________________________________________________

3.What time will he have breakfast?
_______________He will have breakfast at about six thirty.________________________________________________
4. Does he like the course?
_______Yes, he does________________________________________________________


VIII. Rewrite these sentences as directed
1.Can you take me a photo, please ?
- Would you mind______TAKING ME A PHOTO_______________________________________?
2. The girl is Hoa . She is watching TV.
- The girl ______,WHO IS WATCHING TV, IS HOA______________________________________________
3. I do my homework every evening.
- My homework_____IS DONE EVERY EVENING___________________________________________
4. May I sit next to you?
- Do you mind if ___________________________________________SIT NEXT TO YOU ____?

19 tháng 7 2018

II . Change the relative clauses to phrases, using to-infinitive or infinitive phrases ( for+ O + to-infinitive)

1. We used to have a room in which we could play music.

=>We used to have a room in to play music.

2. The child will be happier if he has someone that he can play with.

=>The child will be happier if he has someone to play with.

3. David was the only person who offered his help.

=>David was the only person to offered his help.

4. we had to sit on the ground because we hadn’t anything that we could sit on.

=>We had to sit on the ground because we hadn't anything to sit on.

5. She didn’t have anyone to whom she could send cards.

=>She didn't have anyone to send cards.

6. There is a big yard that your children can play in.

=>There is a big yard for your children to play in.

7. Emma Thompson is the most famous actress who will appear on stage here.

=>Emma Thompson is the most famous actress to appear on stage here.

8. We have some picture books that children can read.

=>We have some picture books for children to read.

9. He was the second man who was killed in this way.

=>He was the second man to be killed in this way.

10.Here are some novels that she should read.

=>Here are some novels for her to read .

164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh. It takes _________________________________________________________________165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents. Alan ___________________________________________________________________166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day. If _____________________________________________________________________167. The police made the youth empty his pocket. The youth...
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164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes _________________________________________________________________
165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan ___________________________________________________________________
166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.
 The youth ______________________________________________________________
168. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last ___________________________________________________________
169. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
170. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________
171. Having a vacation abroad is interesting.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________
172. The water was so cold that the children could not take a swim.
 The water wasn’t _________________________________________________________
173. It’s two months since I last spoke to her.
 I haven’t _______________________________________________________________

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14 tháng 11 2018

164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes ________six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh.____________________________________
165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan _______hasn't visited his parents for ages__________________________________________________
166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.
 If _______Mr. Will hadn't been late every day,he wouldn't have lost his job_________________________________________
167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.
 The youth _______was made empty his pocket._______________________________________________
168. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last ______saw his sister when she left for Japan.___________________________________________
169. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If ________John didn't eat so many chips,he wouldn't be fat______________________________________________
170. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison.
 Unless ________________Joe changes his way, he will end up in prison.___________________________________
171. Having a vacation abroad is interesting.
 It’s _________interesting to have a vacation abroad___________________________________________
172. The water was so cold that the children could not take a swim.
 The water wasn’t _______warm enough for the children to take a swim. _______________________________________
173. It’s two months since I last spoke to her.
 I haven’t _________spoken to her for two months__________

164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.  It takes _________________________________________________________________ 165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.  Alan ___________________________________________________________________ 166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.  If _____________________________________________________________________ 167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.  The youth...
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164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes _________________________________________________________________
165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan ___________________________________________________________________
166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.
 The youth ______________________________________________________________
168. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last ___________________________________________________________
169. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
170. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________
171. Having a vacation abroad is interesting.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________

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5 tháng 11 2018

164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes __SIX HOURS TO drive from London to Edinburgh.____
165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan ___HASN'T visited his parents FOR AGES_____
166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.
 If _____MR WILL HADN'T BEEN LATE EVERYDAY, HE WOULDN'T HAVE LOST HIS JOB ____
167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.
 The youth ___WAS MADE TO EMPTY HIS POCKET BY THE POLICE__
168. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last __SAW HER SISTER WHEN she left for Japan_____
169. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If __JOHN DIDN'T EAT SO MANY CHIPS, HE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN FAT___
170. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison.
 Unless ___JOE CHANGE HIS WAY, he will end up in prison.__
171. Having a vacation abroad is interesting.
 It’s ______INTERESTING TO HAVE A VACATION ABROAD_______

164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.  It takes _________________________________________________________________ 165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.  Alan ___________________________________________________________________ 166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.  If _____________________________________________________________________ 167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.  The youth...
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164. It’s a six–hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
 It takes _________________________________________________________________
165. It’s ages since Alan visited his parents.
 Alan ___________________________________________________________________
166. Mr. Will lost his job because he was late every day.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
167. The police made the youth empty his pocket.
 The youth ______________________________________________________________
168. Lawrence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Lawrence last ___________________________________________________________
169. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
170. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison.
 Unless _________________________________________________________________
171. Having a vacation abroad is interesting.
 It’s ____________________________________________________________________

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Exercise 1. Put these sentences into the passive voice. 1. Should they help Jane with the sewing? 2. The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car. 3. Must we finish the test before ten? 4. They use a computer to do that job nowadays. 5. Employers must pay all travel expenses for this training course. 6. Did her story take them in? 7. The bank manager kept me for half an hour. 8. Has he spelt this word wrongly 9. All his friends will see him off at the airport. 10. They used to drink beer for...
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Exercise 1. Put these sentences into the passive voice.
1. Should they help Jane with the sewing?
2. The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car.
3. Must we finish the test before ten?
4. They use a computer to do that job nowadays.
5. Employers must pay all travel expenses for this training course.
6. Did her story take them in?
7. The bank manager kept me for half an hour.
8. Has he spelt this word wrongly
9. All his friends will see him off at the airport.
10. They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago.
11. Someone might have sent the letter to the wrong address.
12. They were cleaning the floor when I arrived.
13. They are digging the hole on the wrong side of the road.
14. They are going to steal your money if you’re not careful.
15. Has anyone ever asked you for your opinion?
16. Alan’s knowledge of art doesn’t impress me.
17. How do people make candles?
18. They can’t make tea with cold water.
19. When is someone going to announce the results of the contest?
20. Nobody informed the police that there had been a mistake.
21. Where will your company send you next year?
22. Who looked after the children when you were away?
23. Look! Someone is feeding the seals.
24. Kathy had returned the book to the library.
25. By this time tomorrow, the president will have made the announcement.
26. The pollution in the city was affecting people’s breathing.
27. Mrs Andrews hasn’t signed those papers yet. Has Mr Andrews signed them yet?
28. Is a student pilot flying that airplane?
29. Where did they hold the 1988 Olympic Games?
30. Do they make those tractors in this country, or do they import them?

Exercise 2. Change active to passive, paying close attention to special structures.
1. Parents always give me proper encouragement.
2. I remember someone giving me a toy drum on my fifth birthday.
3. Someone saw him pick up the gun.
4. They asked me some difficult questions at the interview.
5. Don’t touch this switch.
6. He won’t let you do that silly thing again.
7. The real estate office will send you a copy of the sales contract.
8. I didn’t expect the police to find my car.
9. I rarely hear her call her children bad names.
10. Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.
11. I think they should have offered Tom the job.
12. People say that Arthur robbed a bank a long time ago.
13. They used to make little boys climb the chimneys to clean them.
14. They suggested banning the sale of alcohol at football matches.
15. Take off your coat.
16. They have sent that money to the poor families.
17. He recommended using bullet-proof glass.
18. She loves someone praising her all the time.
19. We believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
20. You need to have your hair cut.

Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown.
1. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation ___________________________________
2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
She ______________________________________________
3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
The company ______________________________________
4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year.
The soap opera __________________________________
5. It is alleged that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man _________________________________________
6. Someone reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
The President ___________________________________
7. They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner ____________________________________
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings __________________________________
9. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people ____________________________________
10. We all expected Marta would pass her driving test.
Marta _________________________________________
11. People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
He ____________________________________________
12. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You _____________________________________________
13. Journalists supposed that the footballer Wayne Johnson was earning £10 million a year.
The footballer Wayne Johnson __________________________
14. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between those two houses.
There _____________________________________________
15. We know that they lives in a small flat on the fifth floor.
They_______________________________________________
16. Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
The Prime Minister________________________________
17. It is believed that the boy is wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
The boy___________________________________________
18. Everyone expects that the hostages will be released soon.
The hostages______________________________________
19. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
Two people_______________________________________
20. They say exercise is good for health.
Exercise _________________________________________

Exercise 6. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentence. Use the structure have some¬thing done.
1. We _____ (the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to _____ (another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you _____ (your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different. ; _____ (you/ your hair/ cut)?
5. _____ (you/ a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. A: Can I see the photos you took when you were on holiday?
B: I’m afraid I _____ (not/ the film/ develop) yet.
7. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we _____ (a swimming pool/ build).
8. This coat is dirty. I must _____ (it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you _____ (your ears/ pierce)?
10. A: My car has been serviced recently.
B: How often _____ (.you/ your car/ service)?

Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer.
1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
a. is repairing b. is repaired c. is being repaired d. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
a repairs b. repair c. repaired d. to repair
4. The man died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should _____.
a. be have called b. been called c. be called d. have been called
5. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
6. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. manufacture b. have manufactured
c. are manufactured d. are manufacturing
7. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
8. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
a. get broken b. broke c. got broken d. broken
10. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
11. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. has been destroyed
12. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
13. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
a. be laughed b. to be laughed c. laughing d. being laughed
14. John _____ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house
c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
15. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
16. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
a. Has been an announcement made b. Has an announcement made
c. Has an announcement been made d. Has been made an announcement
17. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
a. considering b. been considered c. being considered d. considered
18. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
a. supposes to be b. is supposed being
c. is supposed to be d. was supposed be
19. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
a. checking b. check c. be checked d. checked
20. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
a to have been lost b. to be lost
c. to have lost d. to lose

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15 tháng 7 2017

Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown.
1. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation was reported to have been under control.
2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
She is said to work 16 hours a day.
3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
The company is thought to be planning a new advertising campaign.
4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year.
The soap opera is expected to end next year.
5. It is alleged that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man is alleged to have driven through the town at 90 miles an hour.
6. Someone reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
The President was reported to have suffered a heart attack.
7. They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over a wall.
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings are reported to have been badly damaged by fire.
9. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people are reported to be homeless after the floods.
10. We all expected Marta would pass her driving test.
it was expected that Marta would pass her driving test.
11. People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
He is believed to have been killed by terrorists.
12. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You were known to have been in town on the night of the crime.
13. Journalists supposed that the footballer Wayne Johnson was earning £10 million a year.
The footballer Wayne Johnson was supposed to have been earning £10 million a year by Journalists
14. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between those two houses.
There is said to be a secret tunnel between those two houses.
15. We know that they lives in a small flat on the fifth floor.
They are known to live in a small flat on the fifth floor.
16. Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
The Prime Minister and his wife are believed to have separated.
17. It is believed that the boy is wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
The boy is believed to be wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
18. Everyone expects that the hostages will be released soon.
The hostages are expected to be released soon.
19. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
Two people are reported to have been injured in the explosion.
20. They say exercise is good for health.
Exercise is said to be good for health.

Exercise 6. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentence. Use the structure have some¬thing done.
1. We ___are painting the house__ (the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to __make another key___ (another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you __had your hair cut___ (your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different. ; __have you had your hair cut___ (you/ your hair/ cut)?
5. _is a newspaper delivered____ (you/ a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. A: Can I see the photos you took when you were on holiday?
B: I’m afraid I ___haven't developed the film__ (not/ the film/ develop) yet.
7. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we ___are building a swimming pool__ (a swimming pool/ build).
8. This coat is dirty. I must __clean it___ (it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ___pierce your ears__ (your ears/ pierce)?
10. A: My car has been serviced recently.
B: How often __do you have your car serviced ___ (.you/ your car/ service)?

Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer.
1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
a. is repairing b. is repaired c. is being repaired d. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
a repairs b. repair c. repaired d. to repair
4. The man died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should _____.
a. be have called b. been called c. be called d. have been called
5. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
6. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. manufacture b. have manufactured
c. are manufactured d. are manufacturing
7. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
8. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
a. get broken b. broke c. got broken d. broken
10. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
11. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. has been destroyed
12. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
13. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
a. be laughed b. to be laughed c. laughing d. being laughed
14. John _____ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house
c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
15. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
16. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
a. Has been an announcement made b. Has an announcement made
c. Has an announcement been made d. Has been made an announcement
17. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
a. considering b. been considered c. being considered d. considered
18. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
a. supposes to be b. is supposed being
c. is supposed to be d. was supposed be
19. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
a. checking b. check c. be checked d. checked
20. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
a to have been lost b. to be lost
c. to have lost d. to lose

15 tháng 7 2017

Exercise 1. Put these sentences into the passive voice.
1. Should they help Jane with the sewing?

Should Jane be helped with the sewing?
2. The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car.

Judy’s car is being repaired by the mechanic
3. Must we finish the test before ten?

Must the test finished before ten?
4. They use a computer to do that job nowadays.

a computer is used to do that job nowadays.
5. Employers must pay all travel expenses for this training course.

all travel expenses for this training course must be paid by employers
6. Did her story take them in?

were they taken in by her story
7. The bank manager kept me for half an hour.

i was kept by the bank manager for half an hour.
8. Has he spelt this word wrongly

has this word been spelt wrongly?
9. All his friends will see him off at the airport.

he will be seen off at the airport by all his friends
10. They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago.

beer used to be drunk for breakfast in England years ago.
11. Someone might have sent the letter to the wrong address.

the letter might have been sent to the wrong address.
12. They were cleaning the floor when I arrived.

the floor was being cleaned when I arrived.
13. They are digging the hole on the wrong side of the road.

the hole is being digged on the wrong side of the road.
14. They are going to steal your money if you’re not careful.

your money is going to be stolen if you’re not careful.
15. Has anyone ever asked you for your opinion?

have you ever been asked for opinion?
16. Alan’s knowledge of art doesn’t impress me.

i am not impressed by Alan’s knowledge of art
17. How do people make candles?

how are candles made>
18. They can’t make tea with cold water.

tea can't be made with cold water.
19. When is someone going to announce the results of the contest?

when are the results of the contest going to be announced?
20. Nobody informed the police that there had been a mistake.

the police werent imformed that there had been a mistake.
21. Where will your company send you next year?

where will you be sent by your company next year?
22. Who looked after the children when you were away?

who were the children looked after by when you were away?
23. Look! Someone is feeding the seals.

Look! the seals are being fed
24. Kathy had returned the book to the library.

the book had been returned to the library by Kathy

25. By this time tomorrow, the president will have made the announcement.

By this time tomorrow, the announcement. will have been made by the president
26. The pollution in the city was affecting people’s breathing.

people’s breathing. was being affected by The pollution in the city
27. Mrs Andrews hasn’t signed those papers yet. Has Mr Andrews signed them yet?

those papers haven’t been signed by Mrs Andrews yet. have them been signed by Mr Andrews yet?
28. Is a student pilot flying that airplane?

is that airplane being flied by a student pilot?
29. Where did they hold the 1988 Olympic Games?

where was the 1988 Olympic Games held?
30. Do they make those tractors in this country, or do they import them?

are those tractors made in this country, or are they imported ?

Exercise 2. Change active to passive, paying close attention to special structures.
1. Parents always give me proper encouragement.

proper encouragement is always given to me by my parents
2. I remember someone giving me a toy drum on my fifth birthday.

I remember being given a toy drum on my fifth birthday.
3. Someone saw him pick up the gun.

he was seen picking up the gun.
4. They asked me some difficult questions at the interview.

i was asked some difficult questions at the interview.
5. Don’t touch this switch.

this switch musn't be touched
6. He won’t let you do that silly thing again.

He won’t let that silly thing be done again
7. The real estate office will send you a copy of the sales contract.

you will be sent a copy of the sales contract by The real estate office
8. I didn’t expect the police to find my car.

I didn’t expect my car to be found by the police
9. I rarely hear her call her children bad names.

I rarely hear her children being called bad names.
10. Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.

a terrible mistake seems to have been made
11. I think they should have offered Tom the job.

I think Tom should have been offered the job.
12. People say that Arthur robbed a bank a long time ago.

Arthur is said to have robbed a bank a long time ago.
13. They used to make little boys climb the chimneys to clean them.

make little boys used to be made to climb the chimneys to clean them.
14. They suggested banning the sale of alcohol at football matches.

They suggested the sale of alcohol at football matches should be banned
15. Take off your coat.

your coat should be taken off
16. They have sent that money to the poor families.

that money has been sent to the poor families.
17. He recommended using bullet-proof glass.

He recommended bullet-proof glass. being used
18. She loves someone praising her all the time.

She loves being praised all the time.
19. We believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.

he is believed to have special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
20. You need to have your hair cut.

your hair needs cutting

31 tháng 8 2016

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the 

1. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be 

=> She studies.........more seriously than she used to be...................................

2. I'd like you to help me to put the chairs away 

=> Do you mind.........helping me put the chairs away?.................................

3. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you 

=> He will come so...that he can meet you.................................

4. Your hair needs combing property 

=> Your hair.......needs to be combed properly ........................................

5. " Would you mind not smoking in here? " 

=> I'd rather.... you didn't smoke in here............................................ 

6. " Why don't we go out for a walk? " 

 

=> My father suggested.....going out for a walk........................