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Ngữ pháp tiếng anh - Rewrite the sentences tổng hợp các bài tập ngữ pháp về viết lại câu trong tiếng Anh, có đáp án kèm theo. Tài liệu phù hợp cho các giảng viên dùng làm bài tập cho các học viên của mình. Đồng thời các bạn học viên cũng có thể sử dụng tài liệu này để ôn tập tốt phần ngữ pháp, chuẩn bị cho các kì thi tiếng Anh dùng trong các trường CĐ-ĐH.

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Rewrite the sentences so that they mean almost the same as those printed before them. 1. Her ability to run a company really impresses me. -> What I 2. The children were so excited that they talked about the show all night long. -> Such 3. English is easy to learn. -> What 4. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you. -> In case 5. People believe Michael Jordan was a basketball genius. -> Michael Jordan 6. Your warning helped prevent my failure in the test. -> Had it 7. The hardware of that computer was infected with viruses. -> That computer 8. He looks really like his father in many ways. -> He takes 9. She had to do the washing, but she didn't. -> She forgot 10. His father is interested in fishing. -> His father takes 1,the only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command........................ 2,What a surprise to see you at this conference! Fancy........................... 3,You can try to get my brotherto lend you his motorbike but you won't succeed There's no point....................................... 4,Mrs.Scott is always proud of her cooking Mrs.Scott always prides........................... 5,You think that fat people are always lazy, but you are wrong Contrary to........................... sử dụng n' từ trong ngoặc(ko đc thay đổi) để hoàn tất các câu sau 1,I haven't seen Tom for ages (since) It's been a long time.........Tom 2,They were still playing tennis after three hours (been) They...........for three hours 3,He didn't want to join in the celebrations (take) He didn't want.......the celebrations 4,What a shame he wasn't able to come (able) I wish..........come 5,I took a sweater but it wasn't necessary (taken) I.......a sweater 1,Keeping calm is one of the secrets of passing your driving test As long as...................... 2,Ann said she was sorry she had hurt her teacher's feelings Ann apologized for............... 3,The boss insisted on a full apology Nothing but............... 4,that lazy boy does almost no work Hardly................. Page 1
5,she would rather stay at home than go to the cinema she preferred................. 2,His arrogance irritates me(nose) ---> 3,Waiting for buses irritates me(nerves) ---> 4,He got extremely angry when he saw the damage that had been done to his car(fit) ----> 5,He is angry and bad tempered to day(mood) ----> 6,Having to get up so early is irritating(neck) ----> 7,It annoys me to see so much food being wasted(sick) ---> 1,He'll settle down and then his business will develop Once..................................... 2,The police are advising vigilance as there have been more robberieslately Due to.................................... 3,The weather was so bad that the ferry couldn't sail The bad weather prevented........................ 4,They are soon accustomed to waiting for the bus It is not long...................... 5,I've never tasted curry before This is the first time...................... 6,I haven't seen her for ages(time) The................was 15 years ago 7,I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book(would) Had I read his book.............what his was saying 8.As the class representative I would like to welcome you(behalf) I'd like to welcome you...............the class 9,They believe the students were educated in Canada(believed) The students................educated in Canada 10,He escaped using a disguise(means) He escaped........a disguise 1,My protests were ignored by everybody Nobody............. 2,I am sure it was by mistake that he took your umbrella I am sure he didn't.............. 3,Nobody could find Ralph's passport Ralph's passport was no........... 4,Rita doesn't realize how serious her husband's operation is going to be little.................. 5,He decided to repair the thing himseft and not to take it back to the shop Rather.............. 1,Some stolen cars are driven by young people just for fun young people................ 2,Installation of a new computer system is currently taking place at our office A new computer system........................ 3,Elizabeth got a bad cough because she started smoking cigarettes If Elizabeth...................... 4,Terry will get over his illness. Then his work will improve Page 2
Once............... 5,The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press Nobody who................. 1,The car really should have regular services It's important................... 2,An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper Their engagement........................ 3,The manager noticed I had dropped my purse and called after me Noticing..................... 4,You should take a map because you might get lost in those mountains In case................. 5,''Keep away from this area'' said the security guard, when we approached the fence The security guard told........................ 6,Pittsburgh is less exciting than New York (as) Pittsburgh................New York 7,He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high (low) The shelf wasn't.............- 8,She didn't accept his marriage prposal(down) She.............. 9,We were told to wait here by the director (who) It was the director..................to wait here 10,Can you look after the kids tthis afternoon?(of) Can you....................the kids this afternoon 1,Mary asked John if he could remember where he had put the camera Mary said,''John,................'' 2,Just after solving the problem, I was faced with another Hardly.................. 3,It was only when I got home that I realized I'd forgotten my bag Not untill................ 4,It wouldn't make any differenceif you offered me a million pounds, I still wouldn't sell Even if .......................... 5,Mr.Hill teaches his students to understand different English accents Mr.Hill's students................... 6,Iam afraid I'm still having problems with understanding life in New York (used) I............living in New York 7,I think we need to get a new car (in) We need to get a new car............. 8,I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in here (mind) .................smoking in here? 9,Many people were delayed because of the traffic jam (number) ...............were delayed by the traffic jam 10,It was such an interesting novel I stayed up all night to finish it (so) The novel was.............I stayed up all night to finish it 1,"Well, in the end I think I'll take the black pair." said the customer The customer finally................... 2,On arrival at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully When the goods................ 3,Iam very pleased that we shall meet again soon I am looking............. 4,He assumed incorrectly that I held the same opinionsas he did He made................ Page 3
5,If I had realized what would happen. I wouldn't have accepted the job Had............... 6,Although he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position (despite) ..............to do the job, he wasn't given the position 7, You should take the train instead of the bus (were) If................., I'd take the train instead of the bus 8, Can you describe him to me? (like) What.......? 9,It isn't necessary to buy a first class ticket (have) You..........a first class ticket 10, I'm sure he was at home last night (must) He.................at home last night 1,It was only because I owed him a favor that I agreed to help him But............................ 2,The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectation More people........................ 3,If you left out that chapter, you can't really say you have read the whole book Unless............................ 4,Jack broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder Not only........................... 5,Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Susan's interests Susan is...................... 6,''Why don't you take a day off?'' asked Jim (should) Jim suggested..........a day off 7,he acts like a poor man even if he has a loy of money (fact) Even though he acts like a poor man, he.........has a lot of money 8,I didn't mean to break that vase (on) I didn't break that vase........... 9,Jack says Jenny is responsible (according) It's Jenny's............Jack 10, I was so bored by his lecture that I left early (boring) His lecture was ........... that I left early 1.He forgot about the gun until he got home. -->Not until... 2The P.M was determined to remain in office -->The P.M had no... 3.His second attempt on the world record was successful. -->He broke... 4.The truth only came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries -->Only when... 5.The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months. -->It looked... 6.I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back. -->Hardly... 7.The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next wednesday. -->According... 8.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. -->No sooner... 9.I'm amazed by the mistakes he makes -->What... 10.If Brian doesn't train harder.I won't select him for the team.Said the manager Page 4
-->The manager...>- 1, people should send their complaints to the head office Complaints.................... 2, What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion How does...................... 3, Sir Malcolm's son, Donald, followed his father's footsteps many years later and also set up a world record following........... 4, Because the English Channel separates Britain and Europe, the country has not been invaded since 1066 Thanks to............ 5. It doesn't matter you are very busy, he always insists on coming with you No....................... 6. The teacher gave a friendly smile and said goodbye to the children (way) the teacher.........and said goodbye to the children 7. the policeman is interested in finding out something about the accident (give) Can you..........the accident ? 8. I'd like the manager to advise me what to do in this special case ? (advice) Could the manager.........about what to do in this special case ? 9. I hate to watch football matches on TV (stand) I..............football matches on TV 10. The problem is that she never has enough money (short) The problem is that she..........money 1, It is not a good idea to work overtime during the weekend It's better to........... 2, Alice is silly to give up her job when she needs money It is silly............. 3,I think that nobody left the party before me I think that........ 4,Please do not interrupt me when I am making a report to the manager Would you mind......... 5,I'd prefer to stay at home rather than go to the circus I'd rather........... 6, Don't forget to contact me if you come to Ha Noi (touch) Don't forget to..........if you come to Ha Noi 7, We had to watch the play in a very noisy room (where) The.........play was very noisy 8,Normally she has a 30-minute ride to the office (her) Normally..............to get to the office 9, This dictionary must be returned to the library as soon as possible (back) We must ...........to the library as soon as possible 10, She always tries to be as fashionable as she can (keep) she always tries to ............... 1, I advise you to buy it If............. 2, Smoking is bad for you It............... 3, I've never had an omelet as good as this This............... 4," I'll be there at nine," she said to me She told me............. Page 5
5, Would you like to join our local drama group? Are you interested............. 6, This is a "no smoking " office (allowed) You.........in this office 7, Maria didn't listen carefully to the news broadcast (attention) Maria didn't............... the news broadcast 8, Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a night club (instead) Sally went to a night club ............ homework 9,I expect you were completely exhausted by the end of the evening ! (must) By the end of the evening............ exhausted! 10, "Is cleaning the room now really necessary? (have) "Does this room.............now? 1,Mike washes his car every other week Mike washes his car............. 2,You couldn't have eaten your lunch already! I can't believe........ 3,I had to leave before lunch ready I left........ 4,John isn't really much taller than Peter John is a........ 5,Not once have I seen him angry he is always 6,I don't thinkit was Alice you saw in the street yesterday, for she went to workabroad last month you can't......... 7, Marry will only come to the party if Peter is invited Unless.......... 8,as soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang No sooner........ 9, Oliver doesn't expectcto get the job Oliver would be surprised....... 10,I haven't had so much fun for a long time It's a long time........... 1, Lisa's grandfatheris teachingher Chinese (taught) Lisa.............her grandfather 2, It's too cold for swimming today (If) we could go swimming..........cold today 3,If you're not traveling more than 10 kilometers from the city centre, you can use this ticket (within) If you're traveling...........the city centre, you can use this ticket 4, Did you mean to hit him or did it happen accidentally? (purpose) Did you hit him.............an accident? 5, 'I'm sorry I forgot your birthday',Harry told Marry (for) Harry apologized.........her birthday 6,Why are you interestedin taking upa new hobby? (want) Why.............up a new hobby 7,''Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?" asked Mrs.Noble (seen) Mrs.Noble asked Eric.............her gloves anywhere 8,Suzanne was too excited to sleep (that) Suzanne was..............not sleep 9, Tom has not had a job for two years (out) Page 6
Tom has...........for two years 10,"I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank (not) "I will.........................................you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank 1, As soon as the ship arrived safely at the airport, the victims were taken to hospital On.............. 2,We will put out to sea If the weather is good Provided............. 3,Don't belam me If the tin-opener's broken It is not............ 4,The train fourey from London to Bristol takes two hours It is a ............... 5,Please check for damage before signing the delivery Don't................ 1,I was silly to say that I wish.......... 2,He's too old to get the job He isn't........... 3,I prefer staying in to going out I'd rather.......... 4,In Wales we saw Edward II's birthplace In Wales we saw the castle......... 5,How long is it since I last saw you? When........... 6,I cannot understand easily what he says It is............. He is............. 7, He plays tennis as well as football Not only........... 8,They didn't want to be late for the meeting so they left in plenty of time So as.............. 9, We really must leave the party now if we are to catch the bus It's time we.......... 1, The thief ran past you so I'm sure you saw his face (must) The thief ran right past you so............his face 2,The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel (staying) The clients........in a first-class hotel 3, I don't object to the council building a new road here (objection) I............the council building a new road here 4,The author wrote her lastest novel while she was staying in Majorca (was) The author's lastest novel..........stay in Majorca 5, The newspaper offered Lynda USD 5,000 for her story, but she refused (turned) Lynda...............of USD 5,000 from the newspaper for her story 6, Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed (due) The motorway is closed...........that there was heavy snow the night before 7,Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? (getting) Did you ....in contact with the boss today? 8, I don't care what you do (concerned) As................you can do what you like 9,The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice (such) It ..............meal in the restaurant 10, He was ordered to leave the field for arguing with the referee (sent) Page 7
The referee.............for arguing 1, You should have an early night so that you don't feel tired So as.......... 2, Lan was always ontime until she started going out with Nam Lan never used..... 3, I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday I apologise........... 4, I would love to be rich and famous If only........... 5,Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice It........ She........ 6,"Why did you go to school ?" she asked She want.................. 7, If I had worked hard I wouldn't have failed the exam Tom regetted........ 8,They say that he was the best student in the group He....... 9, He's getting some one to mend the windown He's having......... 1.When did you last ride a bike? How long……………………………… 2.I don’t like football any more I used to……………………………………. 3.The police blocked off the road, which caused a traffic jam. The fact that………………………………… 4.He left school and then joined the army. After……………………………………… … 5.The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning. The plumber…………………………………. 6.This flower is very beautiful! How……………………………………… 7.Somebody stole his watch yesterday. His watch…………………………………….. 8.The last time she had a swim was five years ago. She hasn’t…………………………………….. 1, We got lost because we didin't have a map The reason........... 2,I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather......... 3,It's pointless to have that old typewriter repaired That old typewriter is not........ 4,We've run out of tea There.......... 5, Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music Neither......... 6,We worked hard so that we would finish quickly We worked hard in order to..... 7, This is the last time I will speak to you I..... 8,John doesn't have as much money as the other students Page 8
The other students...... 9,Hiss boss won't tolerate lateness (put) His boss won't...........lateness 10, The school I studied at last year was better than this one (good) This school..........my last one 11, Although the weather was terrible we had a good time (spite) We had a good time..............the terrible weather 12,Being rude is inexcusable (excuse) there is........rude 1, They repaired my car at the garage in town I.............. 2,We don't live in Athens any more We used.............. 3,The train is full of people There..... 4,I regret taking up smoking (wish) I..........smoke 5,the police are interviewing the suspects (interviewed) The suspects............by the police 6,Sally asked me, "Have you had a nice holiday?" (if) Sally asked me.....a nice holiday 7,We've missed the last bus so there's no point in waiting (worth) It.........as we've missed the last bus 8, I didn't really like her, even though I admise her achievement Much......... 1, I'm sure it was Tom who cleared everything up Tom must........... It must.............. 2,There are more boys than girls here There aren't.................. 3,It would be a good ideato buy a dictionary You'd better............. 4,I was silly to say that I regret............. 5, The mistake in the accounts had not been noticed until the figures were re-checked (light) The mistake in the accounts only............the figures were re-checked 6,I had no problem at all during my trip to France (plan) Everything.............during my trip to France 7,The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end (cut) They had to..............because of the heavy downpour 8,The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned (crucial) Careful..............of the reforms 9,They think that Helen's brother stole the money (suspected) Helen's brother...........the money 1, Although the weather was bad, we had a good time Despite........... 2,She sings so well that everyone buys her records She is......... 3, It's a five-minute drive It takes............ 4,His parents was against him studying music Page 9
His parents tried........... 5,I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour (leaves) Half-an-hour............completely exhausted 6,Karen's schoolwork definitely seems to be improving this term (signs) Karen's schoolwork..........this term 7,The old railway station is now a museum (turned) The old railway station...............a museum 8,Mick will give you lots of excuses for being late but don't believe any of them (many) No......Mick gives you for being late, don't believe any of them 9,I haven't seen you for years (ages) It's.........I saw you 1. It isn't necessary to finish the work today. You don't ............................................... 2.Sally finally managed to get a job. Sally finally succeeded............................. 3.That's the last time I go to that restaurant. I certainly ................................................ 4."I advise you to take a holiday", the doctor continued. "You'd .................................................. ... 5."If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill". "Unless....................................... .... .......... 6. The doctor told him that he worked too hard. "You.......................................... .... ............ 7.Those pictures are beautiful. How............................................... ............ 8.It was an interesting film. What.............................................. ........... 9.What's the weight of your suit case? How............................................... ........... 10.How tall is Peter's father? What.............................................. .......... 11. We arrived too late to see the first film. We didn't............................................ ......... 12."I'm sorry that I broke the glass." said Peter. Peter apologized........................................ 13.I was drowning, but he saved me. If he................................................ ........ 14.Sally is the cleverest student in the class. Nobody............................................ ....... 15.I have never read such a romantic story. This is the most...................................... 16.We can't afford to buy the car. The car............................................... . 17.His parents made him study for his exams. He was............................................... .. 18.We started cooking for the party four hours ago. We have.............................................. .. 19.We couldn't get nearer because of the police. The police............................................ . 20.Somebody repaired her car yesterday. Page 10
She............................................... .......... 1.Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them =>They had........ 2.That dress has only the slightest mark on it =>I can barely........... 3.He insisted on a full apology =>Nothing but ........... 4.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing =>the moment............... 5.They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left =>Only after a............. 6.Their teacher is making them study hard =>They are........... 7.They were just as good as we had expected =>they certainly lived............... 8.Even thought I admire his courage,I think he is foolish =>Much............. 9.He is certainly not stupid =>He is by......... 1, This problem is too complex for us to solve This problem is so complex...... 2, Had he admitted his guilt, he would have got a lighter sentence He didn't admit....... 3, No one can use the building because they are repainting it The building cannot........ 4, He said that they had been watching the game He said, .............. 5, I don't really want to go out (rather) I........home 6, I did it entirely by myself (all) I did it.........own 7, You should not be so shy (speak) You should.........yourself 8, He has been in hospital for six months (went) It is six months............hospital 9,If only he had been taken to hospital sooner (pity) What.............taken to hospital earlier 1,If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do (opportunity) …………………………………………………………………………………… 2,It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel (dreamt) …………………………………………………………………………………… 3,With out tourism, this area wouldn't have much income (depends) …………………………………………………………………………………… 4,Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? (objection) …………………………………………………………………………………… 5,Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally (insisted) …………………………………………………………………………………… 6,We could choose from 3 main courses for dinner (choice) …………………………………………………………………………………… 7,She really didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet (avoid) Page 11
…………………………………………………………………………………… 8,I've arranged a trip arround USA next year (arrangements) …………………………………………………………………………………… 9,When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites (favourite) …………………………………………………………………………………… 10,He seems not to care about anything (matters) …………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Don't pay any attention to what she says Notice …………………………………………………………………………………… 2. He will have to accept your ofer OPRION ................... 3. Not many people attended the meeting TURNOUT ....... 4. he has definitely agreed to accept the job COMMITTED ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 5. the old lady's handbag had been stolen ROBBED ................ 6. there's an unpleasant odour of sweaty socks in here! smells ........... 7. Is home work compulsory at that school Have . …………………………………………………………………………………… 1. if the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home Get.... 2. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff Bound....... 3. they are likely to come Doubtful.... 4. his favorite breakfast is porridge and kippers What... 5. after the scandal he was asked to resign Hand.. 6. that's got nothing to do with you. business 7. i d never been to Rome before Visiting... 8. the house seemed to have been occupied for several months. IT looked.... 9. these new machines have put an end to queuing. before these.. 10. he was so tired he feel asleep be4 the end of the film He was too.... 11. though my house was cheaper than Norman's, it's bigger and more attractive. Norman's house may... 12. Everyone heard about the accident be4 i did Page 12
I was the..... 13. if your must go out tonight. at least finish your homework first! sad Anne's father Anne's father said that if........... 14. The instructions say you just add boling water to the soup powder The soup powder...... 1. I left school.Then I went to America (after) 2. He did military service. Then he went to university (after) 3. you were reading a newspaper. I was writing a letter (while) 4. I get older. I get more optimistic (as) 5. I start work. Mary always arrives soon after that (just as) 6. Don't forget to signal u turn right. (when) 7. u've passed your test. i''ll let u drive my car (once) 8. I've know her.We were at school together (since) 9.u're not going home. u've finished that report (till) 10. I left home. I began to understand how important my family is ( not until) 1, She was nice to let me borrow her personal computer It was nice.... 2.I will probably work for my father's conmpany after graduating from high school I'm likely....... 3, It was easy for me to answer that question That was......... 4,Do you think this room needs redecorating? Do you think it is........ 5, The doctors tried very hard to save him (best) Thw doctors.......to save him 6,She was surprised to find there was little she could do (surprise) She........there was little she could do 7,Only Holland permits the smoking of marijuana The smoking of marijuana........Holland 8,Our decision has not yet been confirmed by the head office (confirmation) We haven't........the head office 1. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage => On no 2. He rushed out of the room. He was shouting at the top of his voice. This was typical. => Shouting 3. Sally is very disorganized, so she has no chance of getting that scretarial job. => Were it 4. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of this mission => Without 5. We continued waving until the train could not be seen anymore (SIGHT) => Page 13
6. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (AUTHORITY) => 7. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us (BEYOND) => 8. Don't run away with the idea that this work is easy (CONCLUSION) => 9. I'm trying to concentrate but all that noise you're making is distracted me. (PUTTING) => 10. They're telling me that I must make a decision soon (PRESSURE) => 11. He was looking forward to going home again. => He couldn't 12. She firmly believed Tom to be telling the truth => It 1, I can't help smiling whenever I see him I can't stop....... 2,I was told that I shouldn't touch the fuse box I was warned not....... 3,She looks younger when she wears that blouse That blouse............ 4,He didn't want to tell his parents about the broken window because he knew the result could be bad He was afraid....... 5,the train crash was the result of an electrical fault an electrical........ 6,This hotel is full (vacancies) There....in this hotel 7,We were surprised to see Katie at the party (expect) We........to see Katie at the party 8,Everyone has heard about the canals in Ams (famous) Ams.........canals 9,Our driving laws and theirs are not the same (different) Our driving laws..........theirs 10,Is this pen yours? (belong) Does........you? 1, The mechanic checked the tires of my car I had the mechnic......... 2,I want you not to go out this evening I'd rather...... 3, If he had bought that computer, he would have solved the problem more easily Had....... 4,She took these photographs during her holiday in Rome It was while....... 5, You can borrow my motorcycle, but you have to give it back to me before 5p.m Provided........ 6,Why wouldn't she give you her telephone number? (refuse) Why............you her telephone number? 7,How much did that jacket cost? (pay) How much........that jacket? 8,Is it necessary for me to confirm my reservation? (need) Do..........confirm my reservation? Page 14
9,I completed that jigsaw puzzle in twenty minutes (took) It...complete that jigsaw puzzle 10, Smoking in the library is against the rules (allowed) You........in the library __________________ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1 1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do. opportunity If I.......................................................so, I would like to work in the media. 2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel. dreamt She.............................................................a successful novel. 3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income. depends This area.............................................................its income. 4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? objection What's.............................................................Jackie to the party? 5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally. insisted Tony............................ his complaint to the hotel manager personally. 6. He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer. addition He's a very good footballer..............................very good tennis player. 7. Could you deliver the goods to my home? delivered Could I.............................................................to my home? 8. Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and then she became the champion. went Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and she..............................the champion. 9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening. rather Mai Bình said that.............................................................out that evening. 10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it.due The new road...................................last year but they're still building it. 2 1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. badly The club.................................the previous manager, so he was replaced. 2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet. mention You've..................................................................of my new haircut yet. 3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me! fee! I can't imagine.................................if the same thing happened to me! 4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. instructions If...................................................................you wouldn't have got lost. 5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day. desire I have..................................................................all day sitting on the beach. 6. I sometimes regret coming to live in this city. occasions There are some.............................................................that I hadn't come to live in this city. Page 15
7. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. exchanged I took the book back to the shop end..............................................that was better. 8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it. with He treated..................................................., but he agreed to consider it. 9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard. take A big cupboard would.........................................................space in this room. 10. Everyone says that Đình Hiệp is a totally honest person. reputation Đình Hiệp.............................................................a totally honest person. 3 1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay I met her......................................................................in Paris last summer. 2. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi. called I couldn't remember.............................................................when I got into the taxi. 3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. found All.................................................................when she suddenly left the job. 4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me. belonged The receptionist asked.............................................................the club. 5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. amusing I've never read a............................................................. one before. 6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? usual Is.........................................................stay open so late in this country? 7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money. trouble He seldom............................................................money. 8. You're like another person I've met here recently. else You remind.......................................................I've met here recently. 9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities? influence Do you think that climate............................................................. people's personalities? 10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. turned Jack's success has............................................................. person. 4 1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day. behaved He didn't explain..........................................such a strange way that day. 2. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? live Did the film.....................................................of it or was it disappointing? 3. It is said that these herbs are good for you. said These herbs.............................................................good. 4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task. fact Despite.............................................................until very late, I couldn't complete the task. 5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him. threatened She.............................................................he apologized immediately. 6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes. fault It isn't.............................................................stupid mistakes. Page 16
7. The news was such a shock to us that we all sat there without saying a word. silence We all sat there......................................................so shocked by the news. 8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus. better I think.........................................................you'll miss your bus. 9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people. fair I picked........................................................the language simply by listening to other people. 10. Mike hates other people criticizing him. stand Mike.........................................................other people criticize him. 5 1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed She....................................................................of the events of that day. 2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment I'll give....................................................................I have any more news. 3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant This train.............................................................off 20 minutes ago. 4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before. touch I couldn't.............................................................before because I'd lost his phone number. 5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it. length We discussed........................................................but we couldn't solve it. 6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner. choice We...................................................of the three main courses for dinner. 7. She reaaly didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid She was anxious..................................................him so she kept quiet. 8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements I've.............................................................. arrangements on a trip around Europe next year. 9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. favourite This record used.............................................................mine when I was younger. 10. He seems not to care about anything. matters He acts.............................................................to him. 6 1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want Why...........................................................................up a new hobby? 2. 'Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?' asked Mrs Noble. seen Mrs Noble asked Eric...................................................her gloves anywhere. 3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that Suzanne was.......................................................................not sleep. 4. Robert has not had a job for two years. out Robert has........................................................................for two years. 5. 'I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not 'I will.......................................................you pay me £500 extra," said Frank. 6. The thief ran right past you so I'm sure you saw his face. must The thief ran right past you so.......................................................his face. 7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying The clients....................................................................in a first-class hotel. Page 17
8. I don't object to the council building a new road here. objection I .............................................................the council building a new road here. 9. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. was The author's latest novel ............................................................. stay in Majorca. 10. The newspaper offered Lynda £5000 for her story, but she refused. turned Lynda...........................................................of £5000 from the newspaper for her story. 7 1. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. rather I .............................................................discuss this subject at the moment. 2. A neighbour is looking after the children while I'm out. care A neighbour............................................................the children while I'm out. 3. You will have to pay at least £100 to get the camera you want. impossible You'll find.............................................................get the camera you want for less than £100. 4. Could I stay with you for the weekend? put Could you....................................................................for the weekend? 5. It's possible that she didn't hear what I said. might She...........................................................................what I said. 6. My boss doesn't like us to make private calls at work. approve My boss.............................................................making private calls at work. 7. I couldn't concentrate fully because of the noise outside. hard The noise outside..........................................................................fully. 8 The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. order The thief wore gloves.............................................................any fingerprints. 9 People say that Paris is a wonderful city. supposed Paris.........................................................................a wonderful city. 10 The workers only complain because of the unfair treatment. fairly If the workers.............................................................they wouldn't complain. 8 1. "Would you like to go out for a meal?" George asked Olga. felt George asked Olga................................................................out fora meal. 2. I haven't received a reply from Rachel yet. still Rachel............................................................................................reply. 3. I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. seem They................................................................................enjoying themselves. 4. I looked quickly through the newspaper while I was waiting. look I...........................................through the newspaper while I was waiting. 5. Nobody asked me for my opinion of the idea. thought Nobody asked me............................................................................the idea. 6. This is the best music I've ever heard. better I've................................................................................this. 7. The train timetable has been changed. changes They.................................................................................the train timetable. Page 18
8. Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation. difficult Elizabeth............................................................................the situation. 9. Paul is employed by Sony, isn't he? works Paul.............................................................................he? 10. You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away. without You shouldn't.............................................................................your seat-belt. 9 1. I couldn't warn you because I didn't know about it myself. warned I could..............................................................had known about it myself. 2. The reason she found out about it was that he told his sister. if She wouldn't have found out about it..........................................his sister. 3. Not realizing how unhappy she was, he spent very little time with her. would He..................................with her if he had known how unhappy she was. 4. I lost her phone number so I never saw her again. have I would............................................,.................I hadn't lost her phone number. 5. We're not living together any more because she went away to university. still We.............................,......................if she hadn't gone away to university. 6. She didn't take the trouble to find out why so she doesn't understand. had She..............................................................taken the trouble to find out why. 7. Thank you for allowing me to use your dictionary. letting Thanks for..............................................................dictionary. 8. Excuse me, aren't you employed by the council? work Excuse me...................................................................the council? 9. You are advised not,to do that again. better You..............................................................that again. 10.The service given by the bank has improved recently improvements. lately The bank..............................................................service. 10 1. I started revising earlier so I could do more work. order I started revising earlier.............................................do more work. 2. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have You.................................in by the examiner during the Speaking exam. 3. He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go to school. so He invented an illness.........................................................to go to school. 4. I'd better do this exercise now because there might not be time later. case I'd better do this exercise now...................................................time later. 5. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had He.......................................................................to him by post. 6. He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies. turned He was offered a job but..............................................order to carry on with his studies. 7. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must I ........................................................................before I take the exam. 8. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked We........................................................................in Cambridge. 9. Read the instructions first in order to save time later. as Read the instructions first...................................................waste time later. 10. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have Page 19
You.............................................................by a member of your family. 11 1. 'Will you be quiet!'she said to the children. told She................................................................................quiet. 2. "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?", the boy said. invited The boy.............................................................................party. 3. 'Why don't you come here in the spring?', he said to them. advised He..............................................................................in the spring. 4. 'I'll ring her tomorrow,' he said. promised He...........................................,....................................the day after. 5. 'Let's go to this bar here,' my friend said. suggested My friend..........................................................................bar there. 6. 'Honestly, I've never met him before,' she said. denied She...............................................................................him before. 7. 'Are you coming here this evening, Julia?' said Chris. asked Chris.......................................................................going there that evening. 8. 'Don't go too near the edge,' their father sajd. warned Their father..................................................................too near the edge. 9. "I don't know if I believe him or not,' said Jenny. wondered Jenny.............................................................................believed him. 10. 'You took it without paying for it, didn't you?' the shopkeeper said to her. accused The shopkeeper...........................................................without paying for it. 12 1. It was too cold for anyone to work. so It was............................................................................work. 2. It is such a boring job that people leave after a few weeks. bored People who do that job..........................................leave after a few weeks. 3. The afternoon was so hot that the road surface melted. such It........................................................................that the road surface melted. 4. He had too much pride to admit he had made a mistake. so He was...............................................not admit he had made a mistake. 5. It was too foggy for us to see a thing. much There was.....................................................that we couldn't see a thing. 6. I didn't know the office was so far from the city centre. such I didn't know the office was...............................................the city centre. 7. Heavy rain caused the river to rise quickly. so The river..............................................quickly if there hadn't been heavy rain. 8. They don't give us enough time to do a proper job. little We are given.............................................................can't do a proper job. 9. The salary he got from that company was so low that he resigned. such That company................................................................. salary that he resigned. 10. He lost his job because of the serious economic crisis. so If the economic crisis............................................. he would not have lost his job. Page 20