500 CÂU BÀI T P VI T L I CÂU (SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION)  LUYỆN THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2016  EXERCISE 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning It isn't necessary to finish the work to day You don't _ Sally finally managed to get a job Sally finally succeeded _ That's the last time I go to that restaurant I certainly _ "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued You'd If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill Unless I should like someone to take me out to dinner What I should Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin's poor They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them They can't leave My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up The break-up of the marriage 10 I can't believe that he passed the exam I find _ EXERCISE 2: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning This is the fastest way to get to the city center There If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him He is the most We arrived too late to see the first film We didn't _ "Would you mind not smoking in here?" I'd rather He wrote the letter in two hours It took _ "Why don't we go out for a walk?" My father suggested _ In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast Though _ I was very interested in our conversation It was interesting _ Why did you that ? Whatever _ 10 These bookshelves are my own work I made EXERCISE 3: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning Don't play tennis as well as you You I haven't been to the dentist's for two years It's _ Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress She never _ I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university After _ It's not worth living to make her change her mind There's _ He said he was not guilty of stealing the car He denied _ Is this the only way to reach the city centre? Isn't there _ He never suspected that the money had been stolen At no time _ It's my opinion that you should take more exercise If I 10 I was going to leave, but because of what he said, I didn't She persuaded _ EXERCISE 4: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrey on her trip to London He greatly regretted _ It's thought that the accident was caused by human error The accident is _ "Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?" he asked Elizabeth He asked "I think you should try the chicken Marengo," said the waiter The waiter recommended _ This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted I have Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another Scarcely Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble Had it No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does She speaks My father started to read that book two weeks ago He’s still reading it My father has 10 “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star The film star objected _ EXERCISE 5: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them They're such _ The boy will receive some money to continue his study His parents died in a traffic accident The boy whose _ They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam Motorbikes are _ I wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was If I _ If you not try hard, you can't pass the examination Unless They spent more money, they had to work harder The more _ People thought that the cover was made of iron The cover He went to London He had lived there when he was a boy He went to London where _ Jane was absent from class because of her sickness Because Jane was _ 11 The package was too heavy for Peter to carry The package was so _ EXERCISE 6: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning You should take the train instead of the bus If I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door Someone must _ They bought this house ten years ago They have _ The course finished with a big party At the end _ We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up The pop star _ Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will Despite _ The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened No sooner _ You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night Had When did you start the project? How long _ 10 Their wedding will be held in a lovely church The church EXERCISE 7: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning My father used to play football when he was young My father doesn't _ Jane gave me a present on my last birthday I was _ "Let's go swimming" She suggests _ "Would you like a cup of coffee?" He _ We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map If we had I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City I haven't seen It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh It takes _ It's a pity you didn't tell us about this I wish They think the owner of the house is abroad The owner _ 10 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough The sea was too EXERCISE 8: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning When did you first know him? How _ Their trip lasted three day They had It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you In case _ She had to the washing up but she didn't She forgot _ English is easy to learn It Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity If The furniture was too old to keep It was Gary is the best guitarist in her class No one else Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time Since the computer was 10 It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week Everybody EXERCISE 9: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning It is necessary to finish the work today You need _ Sally finally managed to get the job Sally finally succeeded _ This is the last time I go to this restaurant I certainly _ "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued You'd "If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill Unless _ _ The doctor told him that he work too hard You Those pictures are beautiful How _ It was an interesting film What _ What is the weight of your suitcase? How _ 10 How tall is Peter's father? What _ EXERCISE 10: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning He can't afford to buy the car The car _ Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight It wasn't Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing-machine Mrs Taylor wished _ Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice It Jane is the tallest girl in her class Nobody _ They couldn't find the manager anywhere The manager was _ Their teacher is making them study hard They _ As I get older, I want to travel less The older _ I have never been to Liverpool in my life Never 10 My father speaks very little French My father speaks hardly EXERCISE 11: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning “You were cheating, “ said Carol to June Carol accused Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings? Don’t you get fed _ This car is too expensive for Peter to buy Peter does not Tom is a more careful driver than Tim Tim drives It was such a long dress that my sister could not wear it The dress was not _ I’ve never met such a famous person before It is Apples are usually cheaper than oranges Apples are not _ I am always nervous when I travel by air Traveling _ Remind me to water the plants Don’t 10 I tried to eat the cake, but it was too sweet The cake EXERCISE 12: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning James doesn’t play football as well as he used to James used She doesn’t enjoy travelling any more No longer _ I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to him I wish It is said that he escaped to a neutral country He _ My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview I must You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry Unless They were still playing tennis after three hours They _ It will be impossible to avoid pollution if we don’t find other fuels We can’t People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems Nuclear energy is supposed _ 10 I’m sure you were surprised when you heard the new You must _ EXERCISE 13: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning It is extremely difficult for them to cut down on smoking They find _ We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful Much to The last time I met her was in 1999 I haven’t Speaking English fluently is not easy It She didn’t know you were in hospital, so she didn’t visit you If she had _ “Why didn’t you pay your bills?” Mr Jackson asked his son Mr Jackson wanted to know He wore glasses and a false beard, He didn’t anyone to recognize him He wore glasses and a false beard so that We wore warm clothes We didn’t want to get cold We wore warm clothes in order Unless you water these plants everyday, they will die If you 10 The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The furniture was too EXERCISE 14: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning It was such hot tea that I couldn’t drink it The tea _ 11 The fire has destroyed many houses Many houses Someone pained this house last month He _ They paid no attention to her lecture Her Mrs Hoa is proud of her cooking Mrs Hoa prides If you don’t hurry, you will miss your bus I think you It looks as if nobody’s at home There doesn’t seem to _ They were unable to finish their tennis game because of the heavy rain The rain The flight to Moscow lasted three hours and a haft It took I have never seen such beautiful pictures before These pictures _ EXERCISE 15: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning I haven’t seen Henry for two years It’s I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework I wish Please don’t turn on the radio I’d rather I’ve never read such an interesting poem This is Mary doesn’t speak English so well as Jane Jane Tom is the best programmer in his company No one _ Alcohol is bad for you and so are cigarettes Both _ The postman was bitten by our dog Our dog I can’t cook as well as my mother does My mother cook 10 Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you? Does that jacket EXERCISE 16: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car In spite _ I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it I needn’t We didn’t go because it rained If it hadn’t _ Mary rang hours and hours ago It’s hours _ Lola said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting Lola apologized for _ We know that feudalism lasted for hundreds of years in Europe Feudalism _ I am very sorry I wasn’t able to see him off at the station I wish What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history It was her _ “Shall I carry the suitcase for you , Pauline?’ said John John offered _ 10 I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth I wish EXERCISE 17: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting I can’t stand _ Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities Minerals She never seems to succeed even though she works hard However The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it So _ “Where is the head waiter? I must speak to him” The customer insisted I am having Sunny weather can always be depended on in southern countries People can always Remember to check your flight number Don’t forget _ Football attracts people as much and so does tennis Football Apples are usually cheaper than oranges Apples are She knows a lot more about it than I I don’t know _ The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press Nobody _ How long is it since you saw Mary ? When Robert is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job Robert now wishes 10 Belinda felt very tired but she still went to the party Though Belinda EXERCISE 50: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning He didn’t pass the exam because he didn’t work hard If he _ Sally’s parents gave her a bicycle for her birthday Sally was _ Peter said he wasn’t feeling well Peter said _ The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours It took It is difficult to train dogs Dogs are She showed me the one that was too small The one _ The red blouse was more expensive than the blue one The blue 30 Tax free goods can be bought before you get on the plane You can Did they build the garage at the same time as the house ? Was the garage _ 10 Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year Why don’t we 31 ĐÁP ÁN CHUYÊN ĐỀ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU EXERCISE 1 You don't have to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting a job I certainly won't go to that restaurant any more You'd better take a holiday Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill What I should like is being/ to be taken out to dinner Martin's poor health doesn't/ can't prevent / stop him (from) enjoying life They can't leave their dog behind when they go/ are on holiday The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed 10 I find it hard to believe that he passed the exam EXERCISE There's no faster way than this to get to the city center He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problems We didn't arrive early enough to see the first film I'd rather you didn't smoke in here It took him hours to write the letter My father suggested we should go out for a while./ going out for a while Though Mr Benson is old, He runs miles before breakfast It was interesting to talk to you Whatever did you that for? 10 I made these bookshelves myself EXERCISE You play tennis better than I It's two years since I went to the dentist's She never went to Paris without buying a new dress After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university There's no need to make her change her mind He denied for stealing (having stolen) the car/ that he had stolen the car Isn't there (another way/ some other way/ any other way) (to/ to reach/ reaching) the city centre At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen/ someone had stolen the money If I were you, I'd take more exercise 10 She persuaded me not to leave EXERCISE He greatly regretted not seeing Andrey on her trip to London The accident is thought to have been caused by human error He asked Elizabeth if she would be visiting the Taj Mahal when she went The waiter recommended us to try/ that we should try I have never tasted such a delicious cake Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class My father has been reading that book for two weeks 10 The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals 32 EXERCISE They're such easy questions that everyone can answer them The boy whose parents died in a traffic accident will receive some money to continue his study Motorbikes are being produced in Vietnam If I had been there yesterday, I would have known who he was Unless you try hard, you can't pass the examination The more they spent money the harder they had to work The cover was thought to have been make of iron He went to London where had lived when he was a boy Because Jane was sick, Jane was absent from class 10 The package was so heavy that Peter couldn't carry it EXERCISE If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus Someone must have forgotten to lock the door They have had/ owned this house for ten years At the end of the course, there was a big party The pop star that/ who/ whom we invited onto the chatshow didn't turn up Despite her saying that she would come, I don't think she ever will No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened Had you slept well last night, you wouldn't feel tired now How long is it since you started the project ? 10 The church where their wedding will be held is lovely EXERCISE My father doesn't play football anymore I was given a present on my last birthday She suggests going swimming He invited me a cup of tea If we had had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle I haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh I wish you had told us about it The owner of the house is thought to be abroad 10 The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming EXERCISE How long have you known him They had a three-day trip In case it rain hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you She forgot doing the washing up It is easy to learn English If you leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity It was such old furniture that we couldn't keep it No one else in Gary's class plays the guitar as well as her Since the computer was invented, people have saved a lot of time 10 Everybody needs to clean up their neighborhood once a week EXERCISE You need to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting the job I certainly will never go to this restaurant 33 "You'd better take a holiday " the doctor said to him Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill "You work too hard" the doctor said to him How beautiful those pictures are What an interesting film (it was)! How heavy is your suitcase? 10 What is Peter's father's height? EXERCISE 10 The car is too expensive for him to buy It wasn't until Shirley was eight years that she began to read Mrs Taylor wished she hadn't bought the second - hand washing - machine It can't be denied that she has the beautiful voice Nobody in Jane's class is as tall as her The manager was no where to be found They are being made to study hard The older I get, the less I want to travel Never have I been to Liverpool in my life 10 My father speaks hardly any French EXERCISE 11 Carol accused June of cheating Don’t you get fed up with (having to stay) staying at home in the evening? Peter does not have enough money to buy this car Tim drives more carelessly than Tom does The dress was not short enough for my sister to wear It is the first time I’ve met such a famous person Apples are not as expensive as oranges Travelling by air makes me nervous Don’t forget to ask me to water the plants 10 The cake was too sweet for me to eat EXERCISE 12 James used to play football better than (he does) now No longer does she enjoy traveling I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye to him He is said to have escaped to a neutral country I must have my suit cleaned before the interview Unless you keep your feet dry, you will catch/ get a cold They had been playing tennis for three hours We can’t avoid pollution unless we find other fuels./ We can’t avoid pollution if we don’t find other fuels Nuclear energy is supposed to have caused lots of problems 10 You must have been surprised when you heard the news EXERCISE 13 They find it extremely difficult to cut down on smoking Much to our regret, your application has not been successful I haven’t met her since 1999 It is not easy to speak English fluently If she had known you were in hospital, she would have visited you Mr Jackson wanted to know why his son had not paid his bills 34 He wore glasses and a false beard so that nobody could recognize him We wore warm clothes in order not to get cold If you don’t water these plants everyday, they will die 10 The furniture was too expensive for me to buy EXERCISE 14 The tea was so hot that I couldn’t drink 2.Many houses have been destroyed by the fire He had his house planted last month Her lecture was paid no attention to Mrs Hoa prides herself on her cooking/ on being a good cook I think that you had better hurry or you will miss your bus (Hoặc: I think that you had better hurry Otherwise, you will miss your bus) There doesn’t seem to be anybody at home The rain was so heavy that they couldn’t finish their tennis game It took three hours and a half to fly to Moscow 10 These pictures are the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen EXERCISE 15 It’s two years since I last saw Henry I wish I had finished my homework I’d rather you didn’t turn on the radio This is the most interesting poem I’ve read Jane speaks English better than Mary (does) No one in Tom’s company is as good at programming as he is (Hoặc: No one in Tom’s company is as a good programmer as he is) Both alcohol and cigarettes are bad for you Our dog bit the postman My mother cooks better than me/ than I do/ than I can 10 Does that jackets (really) fit you? EXERCISE 16 In spite of his broken leg/ having a broken leg/ his leg being broken, he managed to get out of the car (Hoặc: In spite of the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car) I needn’t have given Ted message because he already knew about it If it hadn’t rained, we would have gone It’s hours since Mary rang Lola apologized for not attending/ having attended the meeting Feudalism is known to have lasted for hundreds of years in Europe I wish I had been able to see him off at the station It was her knowledge of world history that particularly impressed me (Hoặc: It was her knowledge of world history that made a particular impression on me) John offered to carry the suitcase for Pauline (Hoặc: John offered to carry Pauline’s suitcase) 10 I wish (that) I had told you the truth EXERCISE 17 I can’t Stand being in a room where everybody is shouting (Hoặc: I can’t stand people/ everybody shouting in a room) Minerals continue to be taken from the earth in immense quantities (Hoặc: Minerals in immense quantities continue to be taken from the earth) 35 However hard she works, she never seems to succeed So expensive was the Picasso painting that nobody could buy/ afford it The customer insisted on/ upon speaking to the head waiter (Hoặc: The customer insisted (that) he had to speak to the head waiter) It is hard/ difficult/ impossible to make these old men change On hearing the news, she broke down Ann was unable to find the right job (Hoặc: Ann was not able to find the right job) No one (who was) there noticed anything unusual 10 If I were him, I would not spend so much money on clothing EXERCISE 18 Most people’s lives are influenced by weather conditions It took me the whole evening to finish the homework I am used to studying late at night I don’t mind giving you a lift The square was full of people Mary prides herself on never being late Little did we realise how serious the situation was John’s flat was broken into last week We stopped seeing each other/ one another a long time ago 10 Were the police to have found out, I would have been in trouble EXERCISE 19 I don’t mind looking after the baby for you You’re not allowed to park here I broke down when I heard the bad news It’s the time of the year when people are on holiday I advised Jane not to come to work for a few days One of the guests is thought to have stolen the jewels It is rumoured that you stole it The bank manager kept me waiting for half an hour My mother cooks better than me/ I 10 I am used to studying late at night EXERCISE 20 He spent an hour traveling to Paris by train If I had studied carefully, I wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes Is this the cheapest watch you have? I don’t mind giving you a lift I’d rather stay at home than go to see that film You don’t have to wear a uniform Jim doesn’t have enough money to buy a cheap bike It is the first time I have met such a famous person The fog prevented us from driving 10 It is Bob’s twentieth birthday next week EXERCISE 21 Apples are not as expensive as oranges Traveling by air makes me nervous When he was a student, he had known great poverty Lan suggested applying for the job 36 Don’t forget to ask me to water the plants The cake was too sweet for me to eat She advised me to go there In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late They are such beautiful stamps that all of us want to buy them 10 The ball was thrown through the window by the boy EXERCISE 22 Barbara wanted to know why I left school without saying goodbye I’m not used to/ accustomed to sleeping in the afternoon It’s difficult for Nam to study physics It was such an unexpected remark that she didn’t know what to say/ couldn’t say a word No one (else) in the world plays the guitar as/ so badly as you (do) I needn’t have written that letter The man in chief suggested checking everything once more (Hoặc: The man in chief suggested that they (should) check everything once more) Contrary to its harmless appearance, the fish is quite dangerous What the students really appreciate is the teacher’s sense of humor 10 Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic (Hoặc: Vietnam is acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic) EXERCISE 23 He forgot all/ everything about it, and so did she If I hadn’t been for my father’s encouragement, we couldn’t have managed it It is a pity/ regret (that) I didn’t apply for that job It took Mr Smith four hours to repair his house If I had known all the facts, I wouldn’t have rung the police The reason why she lost her job was that she didn’t work hard enough The fog prevented us from driving “How you like my new dress?” She asked John If John’s car hadn’t broken down, he wouldn’t have missed the ferry 10 No longer women in developed countries bear many children EXERCISE 24 I’d rather eat Vietnamese food than English food I can’t run as fast as Peter (can) Jill advised Alison to look for a better job No longer women nowadays depend on their husbands We haven’t intended to have a vacation so far this year Your mobile phone isn’t as expensive as mine (Hoặc: Your mobile phone is cheaper than mine) Everybody here thinks it is not easy/ it is difficult to learn English That old villa by the sea has been bought If Jack hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to move the table 10 The teacher asked Mrs Johnson if/ whether her little son was good at computer EXERCISE 25 The gate will be widened so that the cars will/ can run into the yard easily Young pupils must wear school uniform at all times It’s the people I’m interested in, not the job itself 37 We haven been cooking for the party for four hours I don’t know as (so) much about it as she does John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted Traveling by air always makes me nervous No one seems to have predicted the correct result The atmosphere in that house was so frightening that we had to leave immediately 10 On being asked about the strike, the Prime Minister declined to comment EXERCISE 26 Waterloo is a place in Belgium where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated Learning a foreign language in a week is impossible In spite of his old age, he often plays tennis The man was so tired that he couldn’t say a word If he were good at English, he could/ would get the job The film star avoided being recognized by wearing dark glasses The older she gets, the less she wants to travel She left the room without saying a word The cupboard was too expensive (for me) to buy 10 Joan Brady wrote this novel EXERCISE 27 Peter said: “How about going to the booking office yourself?” He is known to have been in prison several times The film star objected to being criticised/ criticized by non-professionals (Hoặc: The film star objected to criticism by non-professionals) She can’t get used to studying every evening I wish I had paid more attention to the lecture (Hoặc: I wish I had been more attentive during the lecture) I might have got/ gotten a better job if I had studied harder I’d rather you didn’t mention it again Ms Quyen has taught/ has been teaching Chinese for ten years This is the first time (that) we have visited the museum (Hoặc: This is our first visit to the museum) 10 If Peter hadn’t woken up too late/ so late, he wouldn’t have missed the train (Hoặc: If Peter had woken up earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the train) EXERCISE 28 The cashier was forced to hand over the money (by the robber) Going by car is more expensive than (going) by train It’s time we went because our train leaves at A.M In spite of his great efforts, he failed to win the race Because of her carelessness, Mary lost her job A new factory is being built By whom was the window broken? Mary wanted to know what Tom’s job was The fog prevented/ stopped the bus from running 10 It is Tim’ eighteenth birthday next week EXERCISE 29 Peter denied using/ having used Paul’s mobile phone (and said that some else had done) Traveling by car always makes me nervous He suggested that I should put my luggage under the seat 38 The date of the meeting will have to be changed again Whenever he comes to visit us, a trouble occurs The less time my boss has, the better he works The host invited us to come again at the following weekend I apologise for being so rude to you yesterday Neither John nor I can cook 10 There is a train leaving for Hue at o’clock every morning EXERCISE 30 We are going to have our car repaired next week Since mathematics is a basic tool of thinking, it improves the way we think Huynh Duc is such a good player that we all admire him No longer women in developed countries bear many children It is now a must to safeguard our natural resources He wishes he had taken his doctor’s advice I’d rather have/ eat Vietnamese food than English food I was made to study for my exams by my teacher The house is too expensive for me to buy (Hoặc: The house is so expensive that I can’t buy it) 10 She has learnt/ has been learning English for ten years EXERCISE 31 If I had not been busy/ had been free, I could have gone to the cinema Unless you wear your fur coat, you will catch a cold Are you likely to pass the exams? Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed yet This is the first time I have seen that man here Getting into work this morning was a bit difficult He might not have got my letter We were planning/ going/ intending to visit/ We were to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning Sad as it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year 10 Much to our regret, we have to/ are obliged to inform you that your application has not been successful EXERCISE 32 She wondered why Peter hadn't phoned The only thing I'm interested in is why he did it The police prevented him from escaping She is having a new outfit made (by her dressmaker) Is this the best hotel you could find? John has been playing the piano for ten years It will be impossible for them to come on Sunday She doesn't study hard enough The car cost me only a few hundred pounds 10 These curtains were made by my mother EXERCISE 33 He has been investigating the case for a week She can't have stolen the necklace Even though the flat is very noisy we enjoy living here She advised John not to trust Peter 39 So great was her grief that she almost fainted Until I tell you, you must stay/ you may not leave She'd rather have Italian food than French food Susan isn't as good at chemistry as Sarah When are John and Mary getting married/ to be married 10 He can make most people understand him when he speaks English EXERCISE 34 We didn't arrive in time/ early enough to see the first film Peter apologised for breaking the glass If he hadn't saved me I would have drowned Nobody in the class is cleverer than Sally This is the most romantic story I have ever read The car is too expensive (for us) to buy He was made to study for the exams by his parents We have been cooking for the party for four hours He is behaving more violently than ever before 10 The police would not allow us to get/ let us get nearer EXERCISE 35 Unless you promise to try harder I won't help you Carol accused June of cheating She has lived in that house since 1973 He is believed/ thought to be mad We are having our house painted by a local firm He advised us to go by train She is too old to have any more children You needn't shout The play was so dull that he fell asleep 10 She enquired where the nearest tube was EXERCISE 36 She reminded him to phone the office I wish I had time to listen to you John has just been released by the police They were speaking too softly for me to hear It took (us) hours to get to London She's not used to staying up late I suggest (that) you look for another job If he had been more careful he wouldn't have lost his money They haven't visited me for years 10 He had all his suits made in Paris EXERCISE 37 He is visiting England for the first time It looks as if it's going to rain He will come so as to be sure of meeting you He enjoys walking in the rain A child spends his/ her life playing The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes His briefcase was so full that the zip fastener didn't close properly It is said that he beats his wife 40 It looks as if he's running away from your fierce dog 10 No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter EXERCISE 38 No sooner had she put up her umbrella than the rain came down in torrents The officer wanted to know why the witness had not reported the incident to the police the previous week So many people turned out to see the President that all traffic came to a standstill The destruction of most of the old city of London was brought about by a fire in the 1600s It is over 20 years since he last went back to his home town Travelling by train is much cheaper than travelling by plane If only I were rich and famous! They eventually decided to get married The managing director wanted to know if the accountant had been misappropriating company funds 10 Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight EXERCISE 39 If he hadn't been late for work every morning, he wouldn't have lost his job The exhibition has not been so well attended this year It's not the job I'm interested in, it's the people The excuse for the declaration of war was the defence of their territorial rights Johnny Brax is a careful driver on public roads but a terror on the racetrack According to our science correspondent, this new invention is the answer to many of our problems I'll be disappointed if there is no snow at Christmas/ if we don't have snow at Christmas This work must be finished for/ by six o'clock Re-decorating this room would be pointless/ useless 10 Never accept cheques without proof of identity/ unless you have proof of identity EXERCISE 40 The doctor warned the patient that he would have another heart attack if he didn't take it easy This reporter, whose background I know well, is 100% honest By stretching a rope from one side of the crevasse to the other they were able to haul their equipment across The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular/ widespread as it used to be We've given the matter a lot of thought and have finally come to a decision What is the matter/ wrong with this TV? This is the first time I've ever tasted pheasant In case of emergency, ring this number She always gives me a cup of coffee when I visit her flat 10 The engine failure was due to a badly fitted part/ to the fact that a part had been badly fitted EXERCISE 41 My house isn't as big as yours After having done his homework, he went to bed Peter speaks E better than Jane I spent my holiday in Da Lat which is one of the famous landscapes in Vietnam The manager said "could you come to my office" He said "where can I find her in this town?" She said to me "don't be late" The snow prevented the train from running The joke made Nam laugh a lot 41 10 The police carried on watching the house EXERCISE 42 Mr John spoke interestingly Although the sight was right in front of him, he didn’t notice it The woman whose dog was run over was terribly upset Why don't we go abroad for our holiday this year? I fall asleep because of the boring film My students study Mathematics very well No building in this area is as modern as this one I had these tasks completed by the students yesterday John’s brother doesn’t drive as carefully as he 10 The questions were so difficult that we couldn’t answer them EXERCISE 43 Toshiko had a mechanic repair her car The more you worry, the more you will find it difficult It is too cold for us to bathe On arriving at the airport, please go straight to the check-in-desk It’s usually sunny in southern countries That can be very expensive She’s not used to staying up so late It’s necessary for us to go home now The town wasn't as far as we thought 10 I’m not a good cook EXERCISE 44 The grass isn’t dry enough for us to sit on I am going to have the builder mend my roof tomorrow It is so cold that we can’t have breakfast in the garden The harder you work, the more you will find it easy to get good marks My mother advised me not to get up late It is unnecessary to explain After Karl Marx had left Germany, he spent the rest of his life in London Though Mr Benson is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast It takes six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh 10 It’s for years since I enjoyed myself so much EXERCISE 45 All the switches must be turned of before you leaving the workshop He is said to be one hundred years old Despite his an injured ankle, Esther still won the tennis match If Chris had had enough lessons, he wouldn’t have failed his driving test The journey was so long that they were all asleep by the time they arrived Louisa’s children was taught how to prepare their own meals That’s the girl whose mother used to work with mine I wish Andrew were coming to my party at the weekend Unfortunately, Nick wasn’t short enough to be a good basketball player 10 The burglar was thought to have got in through the bathroom window EXERCISE 46 They have a six-month baby 42 It was such an easy question that all… My brother used to smoke I really wish I lived in a big house If you hadn’t helped me, I shouldn’t have been to find my way I’m polishing my shoes at the moment The more he grows, the more intelligent he is Most students are capable when they feel like it While they were eating their meal, they discussed what to at the weekend 10 Tom used to play football EXERCISE 47 A nice blouse was bought for me by my mother The company is said to be in difficulty If you sunbathe, you can get suntan We were asked to wait for a few minutes I asked her Where was the best place to buy souvenirs Unless you stop eating much, you won’t lose weight It is necessary to know English Everyone considers May Day is the day of the working class We saw the house in Stratford upon – Avon where Shakespeare’s was born 10 There didn’t use to be heavy lorries on the road EXERCISE 48 I wish I hadn’t spent so much money How high the mountain is? I feel more tired after a train journey than after a car journey Buses aren’t as fast as buses Turning off the light, he went out There are usually lots of information in a theatre program He started collecting stamps five years ago People are selling more newspapers in this city Their son was being given some presents when we cam 10 Sorting out his stamps takes him two hours EXERCISE 49 I am having the garage serve my car on Monday People can always depend on sunny weather in southern countries Don’t forget to check your flight number Football attracts people as much as tennis Apples are not as cheap as oranges I don’t know as much about it as she does Nobody who were at the meeting will say some thing to the press When did you last see Mary ? Robert now wishes that he had accepted the job 10 Though Belinda felt very tired, she still went to the party EXERCISE 50 If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam Sally was given a bicycle by her parents for her birthday Peter said, “ I am not feeling well.” It took three and a half hours to fly to Moscow Dogs are difficult to train 43 The one she showed me was too small The blue blouse is cheaper than the red blouse You can buy tax free goods before you get on the plane Was the garage built at the same time as the house? 10 Why don’t we go abroad for our holiday this year? 44 [...]... 9 Did they build the garage at the same time as the house ? Was the garage _ 10 Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year Why don’t we 31 ĐÁP ÁN CHUYÊN ĐỀ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU EXERCISE 1 1 You don't have to finish the work today 2 Sally finally succeeded in getting a job 3 I certainly won't go to that restaurant any more 4... Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems According to _ 7 Christmas won't be the same if we don't have any snow I'll be _ 8 We have a six o'clock deadline for this work This work _ 9 I don't see the point of re-decorating this room Re-decorating ... 1 This is his first visit to England He is _ 2 I think it may rain It looks as _ 3 He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you He will come so 4 Walking in the rain gives him pleasure He enjoys _ 22 5 Most of a child's life is spent in playing A child... week We are going 2 Mathematics improves the way we think, it is a basic tool of thinking Since mathematics 3 Huynh Duc plays so well that we all admire him Huynh Duc 4 Women in developed countries no longer bear many children No longer _ 5 Safeguarding our natural... guitarist in the world 13 No one _ 6 It was a waste of time writing that letter I needn’t 7 “Let’s check everything once more,” said the man in chief The man in chief suggested _ 8 Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous Contrary 9 The students really... _ 5 We haven’t had any intention of having a vacation so far this year We haven’t 6 My mobile phone is more expensive than yours Your mobile phone 7 Nobody here thinks learning English is easy Everybody here thinks it _ 8 They have bought that old villa by the sea That old... _ 2 I know this reporter's background well and he's 100% honest This reporter, 3 They stretched a rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul their equipment across By _ 4 People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to The 5 We've been thinking the matter... thinking the matter over and have finally come to a decision We've given _ 6 Why isn't this TV working? What _ 7 I've never tasted pheasant before This 8 If there's an emergency, ring this number 24 In _ 9 I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat... 4 Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year Why _ 25 5 I fall asleep as the film was so boring I fall asleep because of _ 6 My students are very good at Mathematics My students study 7 This is the most modern building in this area No building _... might _ 7 Please don’t mention it again I’d rather 8 Ms Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago Ms Quyen has _ 9 We haven’t visited the museum before This is 10 Peter missed the train because he woke up too late If Peter