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30 tháng 12 2020

1. I wish I would be in a secluded beach in Mexico

2. Is his knowledge enough for him to work as a translator?

3.The reason I can't go to the cinema tonight is because I have to do a lot of homework

4. Our house was designed by a French architect

5. This is the first time I've visited Hue, the ancient capital city in VN ​

B2:

1. The weather wasn’t good enough for the children to go to school.

2. Do you mind taking the book to the library for me

3. I really must have my car repaired soon

4. If you hadn't helped me, I could never have succeeded

5. Peter kept us waiting for 2 hours

B3: 

1. In my opinion, this film is unsuitable for the children .It's too violent

3. I can't find my favourite book. Did you see it?​

4. We used to dream of a televison set when we were small

5. Would you mind showing me how to send an email?

B4:3.We wish you both health and longevity

17 tháng 3 2019

1: i'd love to be in the beach in Mexico

-> i wish I were in rhe beach in Mexico

2: does he know enough French to work as a translator

--> is his knowledge of French good enough to work as a translator?

3: i can't go to the cinema tonight because i have to a lot of homework

=> the reason why i can't go to the cinema tonight is I have to do a lot of homework (đề thiếu V)

4: a friend architect designed our house

=> our house was designed by a friend architect

5: this my first visit to Hue, the ancient capital city in Viet Nam

=> this is first time I have visited Hue where is the ancient capital city in Vietnam

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it 1. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? -> Other........................... 2. We had to wait two hours for Donald. -> Donald kept................................ 3. It would not have been possible to solve that puzzle, even for a genius. -> That puzzle............................................ 4. "have you been out at all this evening, Mr...
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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it

1. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?

-> Other...........................

2. We had to wait two hours for Donald.

-> Donald kept................................

3. It would not have been possible to solve that puzzle, even for a genius.

-> That puzzle............................................

4. "have you been out at all this evening, Mr Johnston?" the detective asked.

-> The detective wanted to find out......................................................

5. Having nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.

-> As.................................................

6. I'd love to be in a secluded beach in Mexico.

-> I wish........................................

7. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.

-> If...........................................................

8. I would love to live in Paris for a year.

-> If only......................................................

9. Does he know enough French to work as a translator?

-> Is his............................................

10. I can't go to the cinema tonight because I do not have my car.

->The reason I............................

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29 tháng 6 2017

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

1. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?

-> Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help ?

2. We had to wait two hours for Donald.

-> Donald kept us waiting for 2 hours

3. It would not have been possible to solve that puzzle, even for a genius.

-> That puzzle couldn't be solved, even for a genius.

4. "have you been out at all this evening, Mr Johnston?" the detective asked.

-> The detective wanted to find out if Mr.Johnson had been out at all that evening

5. Having nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.

-> As i didn't have nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.

6. I'd love to be in a secluded beach in Mexico.

-> I wish I were in a secluded beach in Mexico.

7. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.

-> If my children hadn't wanted a pet, I wouldn't have bought the dog

8. I would love to live in Paris for a year.

-> If only I lived in Paris for a year

9. Does he know enough French to work as a translator?

-> Is his knowledge of French good enough to work as a translator?

10. I can't go to the cinema tonight because I do not have my car.

->The reason I can't go to the cinema tonight is that I do not have my car.

27 tháng 5 2018

VIẾT LẠI CÂU
1, DOES HE KNOW ENOUGH FRENCH TO WORK AS A TRANSLATOR?
-IS HIS KNOWLEDGE enough for him to work as a translator ?
2, I CAN'T GO TO THE CINEMA TONIGHT BECAUSE I HAVE TO DO A LOT OF HOMEWORK
THE REASON I can't go to the cinema tonight is because I have to do a lot of homework
3, A FRENCH ARCHITECT DESIGNED OUR HOUSE
- OUR HOUSE was designed by a French architect
4, THIS IS MY FIRST VISIT TO HUE , THE ANCIENT CAPITAL CITY IN VIET NAM
-THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I've visited Hue, the ancient capital city in VN
VIẾT LẠI CÂU
1, I FINISHED MY HOMEWORK MORE QUICKLY THAN MY BROTHER
- MY BROTHER DIDN'T finish his homework as quickly as me
2, I LIVED IN DA NANG ONCE , BUT I DON'T ANY MORE
I USED to live in Da Nang
3, SUSAN IS OVER WEIGHT BECAUSE SHE EATS TOO MUCH CHOCALATE
-IF SUSAN didn't eat too much chocolate, she wouldn't be over weight
4, THE DENTIST IS EXAMING HIS TOOTHACHE
HIS TOOTHACHE is being examined by the dentist

28 tháng 4 2019

1.Peter's mother remainded him:"Don't forget to turn off the light when you go out".

2.If our grandparents live far away, we don't usually visit them.

3.The road was very slippery so they couldn't drive fast.

4The children went out to play football after finishing their homework.

Em chỉ làm được 4 câu đầu thôi ạ

trình độ của em là lớp 7 hi vọng sớm nhân được lời giải các câu còn lại để tham khảo

28 tháng 4 2019

2. If our grandparentss don't live far from here, we will usually visit them.

3. The road was very slippery, so they couldn't drive fast.

5. I come back to the village where I was born.

6. I haven't swum for six months.

7. I was woken by the neighbor's dog this morning.

9. I can't speak English as well as my sister.

10. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy it.

11. If I'm free today, I will go for a picnic with you.

12. In spite of working really hard, he couldn't earn enough money to buy a house.

13. After did some exercise, Kathy had a shower.

Tuy mới học lớp 7 và có nhiều kiến thức chưa biết nhưng qua những gì được học ở đội tuyển và lớp học thêm, em hi vọng đáp án của em sẽ giúp cho chị/anh có đáp án chính xác hơn trong bài làm của mình!

1. The villagers are trying to learn english. They can commanicate with foreign customers ( In order to) ==> 2. This department store is an attraction in my city. Its products are good. ( Because of) ==> 3. Nothing is more important than health ==> 4. Tom's pronunciation is worse than Sue's => Tom 's promuncitation isn't 5. Although I left home early, I was late for the meeting => Despite 6. we wre very tired after the trip. We had to attend the meeting. ( even though) ==> We 7....
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1. The villagers are trying to learn english. They can commanicate with foreign customers ( In order to)

==>

2. This department store is an attraction in my city. Its products are good. ( Because of)

==>

3. Nothing is more important than health

==>

4. Tom's pronunciation is worse than Sue's

=> Tom 's promuncitation isn't

5. Although I left home early, I was late for the meeting

=> Despite

6. we wre very tired after the trip. We had to attend the meeting. ( even though)

==> We

7. This house is much bigger than that one ( big)

==> That

8. I can not eat this kind of food because it has bad smell ( In order to)

==> Ms. Lam

9. I have never read any strories as interesting as this one. ( ever)

==> This is

10. We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure. ( look forward to )

==> We

11. The teacher said that nobody in the class is more taikative than I am. ( most)

==> The tracher said that I'm

12. They have to try harder so that they can pass the final examination. ( so as to)

==>

13. This hand- embroidered picture was expensive, but we bought it. ( even thought)

==>

14. Bill is the laziest person I know. ( As)

==>

15. After the trip, you return to the harbor to take a boat trip to Hoi An. ( Come)

==>

16. We bought this hand- embroidered picture even though it is too expensive. ( In spite of)

==> We bought this

17. his depatment store is an attrsction in my city. The products are of good quality. ( Because)

==>

18. They bought a lot of Chuong conical hat in order to present yo their friends. ( In order that )

==>

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26 tháng 12 2018

1. The villagers are trying to learn english. They can commanicate with foreign customers ( In order to)

==>The villagers are trying to learn english in order to commanicate with foreign customers

2. This department store is an attraction in my city. Its products are good. ( Because of)

==> This department store is an attraction in my city because of Its good products

3. Nothing is more important than health

==>Health is the most important thing

4. Tom's pronunciation is worse than Sue's

=> Tom 's promuncitation isn't as good as Sue's

5. Although I left home early, I was late for the meeting

=> Despite of the fact that I left home early, I was late for the meeting

6. we wre very tired after the trip. We had to attend the meeting. ( even though)

==> We had to attend the meeting even though we were very tired after the trip

7. This house is much bigger than that one ( big)

==> That house isn't as big as this one

8. I can not eat this kind of food because it has bad smell ( In order to)

==> Ms. Lam

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9. I have never read any strories as interesting as this one. ( ever)

==> This is the most interesting story I have ever read

10. We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure. ( look forward to )

==> We are looking forward to seeing you again .

11. The teacher said that nobody in the class is more taikative than I am. ( most)

==> The tracher said that I'm the most talkative person in the class

12. They have to try harder so that they can pass the final examination. ( so as to)

==> They have to try harder so as to pass the final examination.

13. This hand- embroidered picture was expensive, but we bought it. ( even thought)

==>Even though This hand- embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.

14. Bill is the laziest person I know. ( As)

==>Nobody whom I know is as lazy as Bill.

15. After the trip, you return to the harbor to take a boat trip to Hoi An. ( Come)

==>After the trip, you come back to the harbor to take a boat trip to Hoi An.

16. We bought this hand- embroidered picture even though it is too expensive. ( In spite of)

==> We bought this this hand- embroidered picture in spite of its expensive price.

17. his depatment store is an attrsction in my city. The products are of good quality. ( Because)

==>his depatment store is an attraction in my city because the products are of good quality.

18. They bought a lot of Chuong conical hat in order to present yo their friends. ( In order that )

==>They bought a lot of Chuong conical hat in order that they can present to their friends.

81. Ba is a new comer, and so was Tom.=> Both .................................... 82. This lecture bores me.=> I am ............. 8.3. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.=> I ............... 84.She left university 2 years ago.=> It’s ..................................................... 85. they had sold the house at the end of the road.==> The house .................... .. 86. It‘s careless of you to leave the window Open last night.=> You should not...... 87.You will...
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81. Ba is a new comer, and so was Tom.=> Both ....................................
82. This lecture bores me.=> I am ............. 8.3. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.=> I ...............
84.She left university 2 years ago.=> It’s .....................................................
85. they had sold the house at the end of the road.==> The house .................... ..

86. It‘s careless of you to leave the window Open last night.=> You should not......
87.You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry. => Unless....................
88. We couldn’t go to shool because it rained.=> Because of.........
89.Although he is old, he often plays tennis. => In spite of .......
90.Tom is not used to working so hard => Tom is in .........

91. The day was so cold that we stayed indoor.==> lt.....
92. the man was too tired to keep on working.=>The man was so........
93. TV programmes attract so many viewers. They can satisfy every taste => Because...........
94. He is not good at English, He can’t get the job.=> If........
95. Nam washes his car every week=> Nam wishes his car........
96. he used to wait there all the time => He used to wait there………
97. My friend had the Storekeeper deliver the book case.=> My friend asked………
98. My brother can be so annoying some times.=> I am........
90. Mai was encouraged by the news => The news.........
100. Ba made that dress himself=> The dress........
101. I have never read such a romantic story =>This is………
102 Everyone heard about the accident before I did => I was the
103. the film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him => the film star avoid........
104. we didn't arrive in time to see her => we weren't early........
105. If you don't have a rest, you really will he ill=> unless......
106. the water was so cold that the children could not swim in it=> the water was not.......
107. Ba was arrested by the police=> the police
108. there are a number of people waiting to see you => A number of people .......
109. I hope to see you at Christmas => I am .........
110. your hair is too long , You'd better have it cut => your hair.........
111. are you against working on Sunday? => do you object.........
112. I have to writes 6 letter a day=> There are.........
113. people always laugh at his funny face, he does not like it=> he dislike..........

Lm dc câu nào thì làm giúp mk vs nhé, mk cần gấp, thank all

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30 tháng 7 2018

81. Ba is a new comer, and so was Tom.=> Both Ba and Tom are new comers.
82. This lecture bores me.=> I am ..bored of this lecture........... 8.3. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.=> I ...have never tasted a more delicious cake than this cake before............
84.She left university 2 years ago.=> It’s 2 years since she left the university.................................................
85. they had sold the house at the end of the road.==> The house .at the end of the road had been sold .................. ..

86. It‘s careless of you to leave the window Open last night.=> You should not..leave the window open....
87.You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry. => Unless....you keep your feet dry, you will catch a cold................
88. We couldn’t go to shool because it rained.=> Because of..raining, we couldn't go to school.......
89.Although he is old, he often plays tennis. => In spite of ...his old age, he often plays tennis....
90.Tom is not used to working so hard => Tom is in ..the habit of working less hard........

91. The day was so cold that we stayed indoor.==> lt..was such a cold day that we stayed indoor...
92. the man was too tired to keep on working.=>The man was so..tired to keep on working......
93. TV programmes attract so many viewers. They can satisfy every taste => Because..TV programmes can satisfy every taste, they attract so many viewers.........
94. He is not good at English, He can’t get the job.=> If...he were good at English, he could get the job.....
95. Nam washes his car every week=> Nam wishes his car....to be cleaned every week....
96. he used to wait there all the time => He used to wait there…all day……
97. My friend had the Storekeeper deliver the book case.=> My friend asked…the Storekeeper to deliver the book case……
98. My brother can be so annoying some times.=> I am so annoyed by my brother some times........
90. Mai was encouraged by the news => The news..was encouraging to Mai.........
100. Ba made that dress himself=> The dress..was made by Ba......
101. I have never read such a romantic story =>This is…the most romantic story I have ever read……
102 Everyone heard about the accident before I did => I was the last one to hear about the accident
103. the film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him => the film star avoid..being recognized by wearing dark glasses......
104. we didn't arrive in time to see her => we weren't early..enough to see her......
105. If you don't have a rest, you really will he ill=> unless..you have a rest, you really will be ill.
106. the water was so cold that the children could not swim in it=> the water was not..warm enough for the children to swim in.....
107. Ba was arrested by the police=> the police arrested Ba
108. there are a number of people waiting to see you => A number of people ..are waiting to see you.....
109. I hope to see you at Christmas => I am .looking forward to seeing you at Christmas........
110. your hair is too long , You'd better have it cut => your hair.needs cutting/to be cut.........
111. are you against working on Sunday? => do you object.to working on Sunday?........
112. I have to writes 6 letter a day=> There are..6 letters to be written today........
113. people always laugh at his funny face, he does not like it=> he dislike..being laughed at (his funny face).........

30 tháng 7 2018

Thank nha

*) Rewrite the following sentences using exactly the words given and use no more than five words. 1. It’s too late for us to continue our show. SO => It’s ………………………………………………….. can’t continue our show. 2. The children are too short to reach the ceiling. ENOUGH => The children ……………………………………………………. reach the ceiling. 3. I walked to school in 20 minutes. TOOK => It...
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*) Rewrite the following sentences using exactly the words given and use no more than five words.
1. It’s too late for us to continue our show. SO
=> It’s ………………………………………………….. can’t continue our show.
2. The children are too short to reach the ceiling. ENOUGH
=> The children ……………………………………………………. reach the ceiling.
3. I walked to school in 20 minutes. TOOK
=> It ……………………………………………………. to walk to school.
4. In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work. HEAVILY
=> Although ---------------------------------------------------------------- , my father went to work.
5. It’s a long time since we became close friends. FOR
=> We have --------------------------------------------------------- a long time.
6. Why don’t you go to the dentist? SHOULD
=> I suggest --------------------------------------------------------- to the dentist.
7. A bomb caused a lot of damage. It went off this morning. WHICH
=> A ------------------------------------------------------------------ this morning caused a lot of damage.
8. Mai is very sleepy. She tries to finish her homework. THOUGH
=> Even ----------------------------------------------- very sleepy, she tries to finish her homework.
9. A girl is now in the hospital. She was injured in the accident. WHO
=> The -------------------------------------------------------------- in the accident is now in the hospital.
10. His wife said, “ Let’s go out for dinner.” GOING
=> His wife ------------------------------------------------- out for dinner.
11. People said he was living in the island. SAID
=> He ----------------------------------------------------- living in the island.
12. I have the mechanic repair my car. REPAIRED
=> I have ----------------------------------------- by the mechanic.
13. It is said that the accident happened in the morning. SAY
=> People ------------------------------------ that the accident happened in the morning.
14. It is said that the accident happened in the morning. HAVE
=> The accident is said ------------------------------------------- in the morning.
15. She got her brother to cook dinner. COOKED
=> She got ------------------------------------------------ her brother.
16. People thought he stole the painting. STEAL
=> He was ---------------------------------------------------------------- the painting.
17. My sister has finished her exercises. BEEN
=> My sister’s exercises --------------------------------------------------------.
18. We had the man carry our luggage. CARRIED
=> We had our luggage ---------------------------------------------------------
19. I spent two hours writing this essay. TOOK
=> It ------------------------------------------------------ write this essay.
20. We got our house repainted. HAD
=> We -------------------------------------------------------------
96. I always admire my teacher for his hard work. (look)
=>
97. I said to the waiter: “Could I have another coffee?” (bring)
=>
98. Tim is out of work at the moment. (job)
=>
99. This city seems very crowded. (people)
=>
100. Can you tell me about guided tours of the city? (information)
=>

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5 tháng 8 2017

*) Rewrite the following sentences using exactly the words given and use no more than five words.
1. It’s too late for us to continue our show. SO
=> It’s …so late that….. can’t continue our show.
2. The children are too short to reach the ceiling. ENOUGH
=> The children …aren't tall enough to ……reach the ceiling.
3. I walked to school in 20 minutes. TOOK
=> It …took me 20 minutes …. to walk to school.
4. In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work. HEAVILY
=> Although ......it rained heavily........., my father went to work.
5. It’s a long time since we became close friends. FOR
=> We have .....become close friends for.........a long time.
6. Why don’t you go to the dentist? SHOULD
=> I suggest ......going.......... to the dentist.
7. A bomb caused a lot of damage. It went off this morning. WHICH
=> A .......bomb which went off............. this morning caused a lot of damage.
8. Mai is very sleepy. She tries to finish her homework. THOUGH
=> Even .....though Mai is............. very sleepy, she tries to finish her homework.
9. A girl is now in the hospital. She was injured in the accident. WHO
=> The ....girl who was injured..........in the accident is now in the hospital.
10. His wife said, “ Let’s go out for dinner.” GOING
=> His wife .....suggested going ...........out for dinner.
11. People said he was living in the island. SAID
=> He .....is said to be...........living in the island.
12. I have the mechanic repair my car. REPAIRED
=> I have.....my car repaired................by the mechanic.
13. It is said that the accident happened in the morning. SAY
=> People .......say ............. that the accident happened in the morning.
14. It is said that the accident happened in the morning. HAVE
=> The accident is said ....to have happened............ in the morning.
15. She got her brother to cook dinner. COOKED
=> She got ......dinner cooked by................her brother.
16. People thought he stole the painting. STEAL
=> He was .........thought to have stolen ...............the painting.
17. My sister has finished her exercises. BEEN
=> My sister’s exercises .........have been finished by my sister .....................
18. We had the man carry our luggage. CARRIED
=> We had our luggage.......carried ..........

19. I spent two hours writing this essay. TOOK
=> It .....took two hours to ................... write this essay.
20. We got our house repainted. HAD
=> We ....had our house repainted...............
96. I always admire my teacher for his hard work. (look)
=>.....I always look up to my teacher for his hard work............
97. I said to the waiter: “Could I have another coffee?” (bring)
=>.......I told the waiter to bring another coffee for me........
98. Tim is out of work at the moment. (job)
=>.......Tim doesn't have a job at the moment...........
99. This city seems very crowded. (people)
=>......This city seems to be a lot of people............
100. Can you tell me about guided tours of the city? (information)
=>....Could you tell me some information about guided tours of the city?........

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa ko thay đổi:36.My pen pal said,''I will visit you tomorrow''=>My pen pal told me that..........................37.Trung doesn't get good marks at school:therefore,his parent are sad=>If Trung........................................................38.Jim did the work yesterday=>The work.........................................40.Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her  friends=>It takes..........................41.He drives so carefully that he...
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Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa ko thay đổi:

36.My pen pal said,''I will visit you tomorrow''

=>My pen pal told me that..........................

37.Trung doesn't get good marks at school:therefore,his parent are sad

=>If Trung........................................................

38.Jim did the work yesterday

=>The work.........................................

40.Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her  friends

=>It takes..........................

41.He drives so carefully that he has never had any accidents

=>He is so...................................................

42.''We got home late last night''they said

=>They said................................................

43.We suggest a lot of things,which were all rejected.

=>Everything..............................................

44.This is his first visit to HCM city

=>He is.................................

45.The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East because of his age

=>The man was too...............................

46.Despite his intelligence ,he dosen't study well at school

=>Even.......................................

47.If you don't take care of those shoes,they won't last long

=>Unless you look...........................

48.I would prefer you not to phone me at school

=>I'd rather.....................................

49.It is thought that the accident was caused by human error

=>The accident is...................

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19 tháng 11 2018

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa ko thay đổi:

36.My pen pal said,''I will visit you tomorrow''

=>My pen pal told me that..................he would visit me the next day........

37.Trung doesn't get good marks at school:therefore,his parent are sad

=>If Trung..............got good marks at school,his parent wouldn't be sad..........................................

38.Jim did the work yesterday

=>The work.............was done by Jim yesterday............................

40.Nga spends 4 hours a day pracing English with her  friends

=>It takes.........Nga 4 hours a day to prace English with her  friends.................

41.He drives so carefully that he has never had any accidents

=>He is so........................ careful driver that he has never had any accidents...........................

42.''We got home late last night''they said

=>They said...................they had got home late the night before.............................

1. Chia thì 1.What is your daughter doing these days? She(study)........... English at the foreign language center. 2.We (have) .................... lunch at this time yesterday when he came. 2.Word form 1..................is a good career. I want to become a teacher.(teach) 2.He asked his teacher for............ to go home earlier.(permit) 3.HCM city is an important..................... center(commerce) 4.Sports are very good for our................(healthy) 5.Many elderly people...
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1. Chia thì

1.What is your daughter doing these days? She(study)........... English at the foreign language center.

2.We (have) .................... lunch at this time yesterday when he came.

2.Word form

1..................is a good career. I want to become a teacher.(teach)

2.He asked his teacher for............ to go home earlier.(permit)

3.HCM city is an important..................... center(commerce)

4.Sports are very good for our................(healthy)

5.Many elderly people are living in.................. now.(poor)

3.Viết lại câu sao cho có nghĩa giống nhau

1.Nobody has used the old house in the village for a long time.->The old house.............................

2.Although the traffic was heavy, he manged to get to the office in time.-> In spite of................................

3.A lot of people suffer from techno stress. Those people work in my office.->A lot of people..........................

4.They have planned to pay a visit to come caves near Huong Pagoda.->They are...............

5.Because she was absent from the school yesterday, she couldn't understand the lesson.->Because of............................

6.It was so dark that nothing could be seen.->It was too............................

7. After I had waited for my teacher for ten minutes, he arrived.->Before................................

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2 tháng 11 2019

1. Chia thì

1. is studying

2. were having

2. Word form

1. Teaching

2. permission

3. commercial

4. health

3. Viết lại câu sao cho có nghĩa giống nhau

1. The old house hasn't been used in the village for a long time

2. In spite of the heavy traffic, he managed to get to the office in time

3. A lot of people who work in my office suffer from techno stress

4. They are going to pay a visit to come caves near Huong Pagoda

5. Because of her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn't understand the lesson

6. It was too dark to see something

7. Before the teacher arrived, I had waited for him for ten minutes