Page 1 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 Page 2 Nothing but 4,that lazy boy does almost no work Hardly 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 Page 3 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 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 Page 4 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 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 Page 5 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 >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 Page 6 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 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 Page 7 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) 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 Page 8 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) 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……………………………………… … Page 9 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 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 Page 10 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 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 [...]... 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... asked the club 5 This is the most amusing book I've ever read I've never read a one before 6 Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? Is .stay open so late in this country? 7 He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money He seldom money 8 You're like another person I've met here recently You remind .I've met here recently 9 Do you think that climate affects... been before 3 There is a continual rise in the number of club members this year The number of club members this year 4 Although she was alone she still enjoyed the meal She still enjoyed the meal alone 5 The only reason I watch this show at all is because I like the dancers If I didn't iike the dancers in this show, I .at all 6 Players are allowed to pick up the ball but they... there's little time left to do this essay (take) =) 4."I don't know! Ask someone else!" (search) =) 5.Don't look down on me Without your help, I can still win the race (steam) =) 1 He can't have known anything about the murder, I suppose -> I'm absolutely 2 There are more tourists in the city this year than ever before -> Never 3 Are you fed up with having nothing to do? -> Don't you... jewelery has been stolen (OFF) 2 This is the first time I've seen her in my life (SET) 3 He is different from his brother in almost all respects ( BEARS) 4 We were lucky to find somewhere to park so quickly ( STROKE) 5 This is the subject that Jack and I disagree about (EYE) Page 32 1 What was your impression of him? MAKE 2 I think you ought to have a try GIVE 3 I'll do anything if it's practical and sensible... 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... am 6 It you run every day, your breathing improves quickly Daily your breathing 7 Which games is she particularly good at, Mrs Kay? Which games , Mrs Kay? 8 I have arranged a brief meeting with him at 5 pm I at 5 pm 9 I'll finish this job and then I'll phone you back I'll phone you back this job 10 Our team regularly loses matches here Our team here belongs... 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... 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? Why up a new hobby? 2 'Have you seen my... care and attention into this letter (TROUBLE) i waited for him until 7.30 and then gave up ( which) =>i wated for .gave up the bus driver can't be blamed for the accident in any way (held) =>in responsible for the accident hard work was what caused laura's success (put) =>laura's success can .hard work 1 Tom and Ken like many of the same things (COMMON) Tom and ken have many things ………… 2 It’s your . 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. omelet as good as this This 4," I'll be there at nine," she said to me She told me 5, Would you like to join our local drama group? Are you interested 6, This is a "no. 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