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9 tháng 6 2021

1. Nigel keeps interrupting me.    

" Nigel is always interrupting me

2. I could realize how important the family is only after I left home.

" Not until I left home could I realize how important the family is

3. He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the Internet for ages.

" It's ages since he last chatted with his clasmates through the Internet

4. “It was me who took the money.”

" He admitted taking the money

5. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.

" Despite her severe disability, Judy participated in many sports

6. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.

" In case you get hungry on the train, take some sandwiches

7. Her voice is so soft that it is impossible for me to hear it.

" She has such a soft voice that it is impossible for me to hear it.

8. All visitors to the town fall in love with it.

" Every body who visit the town fall in love with it

9. They believed he is the richest man in the world.

" He is believed to be the richest man in the world

10. You really should be able to dress yourself by now!

" It’s high time you were able to dress yourself 

Exercise 1. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GET Get away from Get down Get on / along with Get off Get into Get away with Get down to Get over Get off with Get back Get on Get out of Get through 1.He promised to act as chairman, so I’m afraid he can’t get ____ it now. There’s no one else to do it. 2.She is a friendly girl who gets ________ everyone she meets. 3.It took her a long time to get ______ the death of her husband. 4.I tried to ring him...
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Exercise 1. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GET Get away from Get down Get on / along with Get off Get into Get away with Get down to Get over Get off with Get back Get on Get out of Get through 1.He promised to act as chairman, so I’m afraid he can’t get ____ it now. There’s no one else to do it. 2.She is a friendly girl who gets ________ everyone she meets. 3.It took her a long time to get ______ the death of her husband. 4.I tried to ring him up but I couldn’t get _____ : I think some of the lines are down after last night’s storm. 5.She talks so much that it is difficult to get _______ from her. 6.Get ______ the bus at Victoria Station. 7.How are you getting _________ your work ? 8.I’m not getting _______ very fast because I can only type with two fingers. 9.We got ______ late because we missed the last train. 10.Don’t worry about my snake. He can’t get _______ his box. 11.This rainy weather is really getting me ________. 12.It’s time you got _______ some serious work. It’s very important to you. 13.Thieves raided the bank and got ________ a lot of money. 14.My boy is getting _________ bad habits, such as smokin, staying up late.... 15.We got _______ immediately after the breakfast. Exercise 2. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GIVE Give away Give off Give over to Give up Give back Give out Give in Give oneself up 1.He won 100$ and gave it all ________. 2.Riding is getting too expensive: I’ll have to give it ________. 3.He gave _______all the books he had borrowed. 4.After 4 days of freedom, the escaped prisoner gave himself _______ to local police. 5.Your secret is safe with me. I won’t give it ________. 6.The diver’s supply of oxygen gave __ and he had to be brought to the surface as quickly as possible 7.After his fourth attemp he gave _______ trying to pass the driving test. 8.If you want to save money, give _______ eating in expensive restaurants. 9.There was a man giving _______ leaflets outside the church. 10.She gave ______ state secret to the enemy. 11.Could you give me _______ my pen when you’ve finished using it? 12.Please give your exam papers ______ to the teacher when you’ve finished! 13.The cooker is giving _______ a funny smell. 14.This big hall is given ________ meeting. 15.She’s a gusty player : she never gives __________ Exercise 3. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GO Go away Go down with Go on Go out Go through with Go back on Go in for Go off Go round Go up Go down Go into Go over Go through Go with 1.The guard dog went ______ the intruder and knocked him down. 2.He had a sandwich and a cup of coffee, then went _______ working. 3.I went ______ the proposal very carefully with my lawyer and finally decided to to accept his offer. 4.She went ______ a beauty contest and got a prize. 5.The price of tomatoes usually goes ________ in summer in England. 6.If there isn’t enough soup to go ________, just put some hot water in it. 7.You can’t go _______ your promise now: we are depending on you. 8.They have gone _______ all the calculations again but they still can’t find the mistake. 9.The gun went ______ by accident and wounded him in the leg. 10.Mary went ______ in such a hurry that she left her passport behind. 11.Why don’t you go _______ stamp collecting if you want a quiet hobby ? 12.Her weight went ______ to 70 kilos when she stopped playing tennis. 13.When did Britain go ________ EEC ? 14.Our youngest boy has gone __________ mumps! 15.Her blouse doesn’t go _______ her skirt. 16.Finally, I’ve gone ________ all my exams! 17.Which events is he going __________ at the Olympics? 18.The first episode of the film goes ________ next Friday evening at 8 o’clock. 19.There must be a party going _______ next door. They’re making so much noise! 20.The thieves ran away when the burglar alarm went __________. Exercise 4. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with HAND, GROW, HANG, JUMP Grow on Grow up Hand down Hang about Hang on to Jump at Grow out of Hand over Hand out Hang back Jump on 1.Most of my clothes were handed _____ to me by my older brother. 2.President Bush should hand ______ power to Iraqui elected government. 3.Relief workers were handing _______ emergency rations to the survivors. 4.My daughter is growing _______ very fast. She has grown _______ all her clothes. 5.This book is very interesting. I’m sure it will grow ________ you. 6.You should keep an eye on this stranger. He has been hanging _____ our neighbourhood for hours. 7.At first, he volunteered to help me, but on second thought he was afraid and hung ______. 8.I should hang ______ those oldphotographs–they may be valuable. 9.My maths teacher really used to jump _____ us when we got our answer wrong. 10.If they offered me a job in the USA, I’d jump _______ the chance. Exercise 5. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with HOLD, KEEP Hold on Hold out Hold up Keep down Keep away Keep off Hold off Hold back Hold with Keep up with Keep back Keep up 1.“ What a terrible news!”, she just managed to hold _________ her anger. 2.I don’t hold _______ his view on education. 3.After the hold–_______, the gang made their getaway in a stolen car. 4.The survivors of the plane crash managed to hold _______ till help came. 5.Her illness is getting worse. Doctors hold ______ little hope of her recovery. 6.Could you hold ______ making decision until next week. I’m trying to find out the best solution. 7.She kept ______ working although she was very tired. 8.They lit a fire to keep wild animals __________. 9.The people in this country have been kept _______ for years by a brutal regime. 10.Keep your voices ________ : your mother is trying to get some sleep. 11.You’re all doing a spendid job. Keep _______ the good work. 12.Police warned by–standers to keep ________ from the blazing building. 13.I can’t keep ________ all the changes in computer technology. 14.She is a good secretary, but she is kept _______ by her ignorance of languages. 15.The country was in a state of rebellion and was only kept _______ by repressive measures. Exercise 6. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with LAY, LEAVE, LET, LIVE Lay down Lay up Leave out Let off (with) Live on Lay out Leave off Let down Let out Live up to 1.There is a lot of beautiful jewellery laid _______ in the shop window. 2.You should lay _______ some money in the rainy days. 3.You didn’t have any right to lay _______ such hard rules. 4.My name has been misspelt–you’ve left _______ a letter. 5.I wish you’d leave ________ complaining about my cooking. 6.The boy’s getting so fat that his trousers have to be let _____ round the waist. 7.She was let _______ with a fine instead of being sent to prison. 8.He felt he really let the team ________ when he missed the penalty. 9.Don’t let these criminals ________ lightly. 10.As he’s retired, he now lives mainly _________ his pension. 11.My exam results didn’t live _________ my expectations, 12.You can’t live ________ 22 calories a day. Exercise 7. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with LOOK 1.We are looking ____ you for your help. 2. We must look __ a bit before deciding where to buy a house 3. Police will be looking _ trouble–makers at today’s match. 4. Please look __ on me when you have free time 5.His disappearance is being looked _________ by the police. 6. Do look me __ the next time you’re in London. 6. Children always look _____ their parents. 8. She is looked __ as the leading authority on this subject 9.Who will look ______ the children while their mother is in hospital ? 10.We are so much looking __________ seeing you next week. 11.Look _______ the time of the next trainin the timetable. 12.He was looked _________ because of his humble background. 13.She looked _______ when she heard the noise behind her. 14.Tenants must look __________ the house before they decided to rent it. GIẢI NHANH MÌNH TICK CHO NHA
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1.I like playing soccer and that's why I spend a lot of time on that game =>I like playing soccer 2.This book so interesting enough for me to read many times =>It is 3.He is too young to go to school alone =>He is not =>He is so =>He is such 4.The test was so long that I couldn't finish it in an hour =>It was 5.I'm afraid you're not fast enough to be in the running team =>I'm afraid you're too 6.I didn't use that string,because it was too short =>That string was =>It was...
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1.I like playing soccer and that's why I spend a lot of time on that game

=>I like playing soccer

2.This book so interesting enough for me to read many times

=>It is

3.He is too young to go to school alone

=>He is not

=>He is so

=>He is such

4.The test was so long that I couldn't finish it in an hour

=>It was

5.I'm afraid you're not fast enough to be in the running team

=>I'm afraid you're too

6.I didn't use that string,because it was too short

=>That string was

=>It was such

7.It was such a good play that the audience cheered

=>The play

8.The piano was too heavy for anybody to move

=>It was

9.He never writes to me and our relatives

=>If only

10.She got so much money that she could buy anything she wanted

=>She got such

11.Nam has such much money that he can establish a library

=>Nam has so

12.The bookshelf is too bog for me to take

=>The bookshelf is not

=>The bookshelf

13.They made the children workd hard in the workshop

=>The children

14.The coffee is too hot for me to drink

=>The coffee is not

=>It is such

=>The coffee is

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Fill each blank in the following sentences with the correct form of the word in capital letters above it FALSE 1. She was accused of.............the financial accounts 2. It is a .................to say he did it when you know he didn't DESCRIBE 1. The damage caused by the earthwake cannot be imagined. It was................. 2. The teacher asked us to write a................passage about our hometowns 3. No witnesses were able to give a full ............of the thief COURAGE 1. She...
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Fill each blank in the following sentences with the correct form of the word in capital letters above it

FALSE

1. She was accused of.............the financial accounts

2. It is a .................to say he did it when you know he didn't

DESCRIBE

1. The damage caused by the earthwake cannot be imagined. It was.................

2. The teacher asked us to write a................passage about our hometowns

3. No witnesses were able to give a full ............of the thief

COURAGE

1. She ...............stood in the way of the escaping robbers

2. His friends tried to ............him from attemping the dangerous climb

3 Thank you for your.............and support during my studies

FRIEND

1. The ...........between the two soon developed into love

2 There he was ..............by a rich gentleman who gave him food and a shelter for living

ACT

1. It is quite safe to go near the volcano. It has been ............for many years.

2. The cast of ....................of this film is not very large

3. The company thought that the strike was organized by a group of political ...................

CREATE

1. Although she is very able technically, she isn't ...................enough for this kind of work

2. Ian Flemming, the................of James Bond, died in 1964

AGREE

1. He would get very angry if you...................with his ideas

2. The..................we made was for one year only

COMPARE

1. I'm just a beginner in....................with her

2. Crimes of violence were..............rare until a few years ago

3. What happened two years ago is not really...............to the situation now

HELP ME!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

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9 tháng 10 2017

Fill each blank in the following sentences with the correct form of the word in capital letters above it

FALSE

1. She was accused of.....falsifying........the financial accounts

2. It is a .......falsehood..........to say he did it when you know he didn't

DESCRIBE

1. The damage caused by the earthwake cannot be imagined. It was..........indescribable.......

2. The teacher asked us to write a.....descriptive..........passage about our hometowns

3. No witnesses were able to give a full ........description ....of the thief

COURAGE

1. She .......courageously........stood in the way of the escaping robbers

2. His friends tried to ..discourage..........him from attemping the dangerous climb

3 Thank you for your..encouragement...........and support during my studies

FRIEND

1. The ......friendship.....between the two soon developed into love

2 There he was ....befriended..........by a rich gentleman who gave him food and a shelter for living

ACT

1. It is quite safe to go near the volcano. It has been .....inactive.......for many years.

2. The cast of .....actor/actress...............of this film is not very large

3. The company thought that the strike was organized by a group of political ....activists...............

CREATE

1. Although she is very able technically, she isn't ........creative...........enough for this kind of work

2. Ian Flemming, the......creator..........of James Bond, died in 1964

AGREE

1. He would get very angry if you.........disagree..........with his ideas

2. The.....agreement.............we made was for one year only

COMPARE

1. I'm just a beginner in............comparison........with her

2. Crimes of violence were.....incomparably.........rare until a few years ago

3. What happened two years ago is not really.........comparative......to the situation now

Cần gấp các bạn ạ !!! 1.My kitchen is smaller than yours. Your kitchen… 2. They will change the date of the meeting again. The date… 3. The children liked to walk in the rain. The children enjoyed… 4.My grandmother is very old. She can’t work now. My grandmother is too… 5.The quention was so difficult that no one could answer it. It was such… 6.They will hold an international conference in Hanoi next month. An international conference… 7.He thinks learning English is easy. He thinks...
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Cần gấp các bạn ạ !!!

1.My kitchen is smaller than yours.
Your kitchen…
2. They will change the date of the meeting again.
The date…
3. The children liked to walk in the rain.
The children enjoyed…
4.My grandmother is very old. She can’t work now.
My grandmother is too…
5.The quention was so difficult that no one could answer it.
It was such…
6.They will hold an international conference in Hanoi next month.
An international conference…
7.He thinks learning English is easy.
He thinks it is…

8.Who does this bicycle belong to?
Whose this bicycle is it?
9. Hung is taller than Ba
Ba
10.They have just stolen his car.
His car
11.The car is too exspensive for him to buy.
He hasn’t afford to buy the car.
12.We learned this lesson after a long time
It took us a long time to learn this lesson
13.It was such a boring film that we left before the end.
The film was so boring
14.I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
Would you mind

15.They will have to earn money by myself
Money
16.Someone repaired his car yesterday.
He had
17. The water was so cold that the children could not drink it.
The water was not
18.He never has enough money
He is always broke / short of money
19. He is going repair the car for us next week
We are going
20.Peter is too young to see the horror film.
Peter is not
21.John could not find the right house.
John was

22.Richard smoked cigarettes when he was a young man.
Richard used
23.Unless he phones his wife immediately, he won’t get any information
If
24.He remembered, so did she.
He didn’t
25. I remember them taking me to a well-known theatre in the city.
I remember
26.”Try go to bed earlier” the doctor said to Mrs White
The doctor suggested
27.It is a three – month course
The course
28.I’m always nervous when I travel by airplane
Travelling

29.Although he had a good salary. He was unhappy with his job.
In spite
30.That restautant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
It is such
31. After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeed in putting it out.
The firemen managed
32.It’s not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.
I am
33.He sis not say a word when he left the room.
He left
34.Reading scientific books is one of my interests
I am
35.He is on the fifteenth page of the report he’s typing
So far

36.As soon as I left the house, the phone rang in my bedroom
Hardly
37.I prefer Vietnamese food to english food.
I’d
38.Maila was angry because his sister had broken his cassette player.
Maila was angry with
39.He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
He’d rather
40.She can’t have any more children because of her age.
She is too
41.Did you sleep well last night?
Did you have a
42.I spent an hour doing this exercise.
It took

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29 tháng 10 2017

1.My kitchen is smaller than yours.
=> Your kitchen is bigger than mine.
2. They will change the date of the meeting again.
=> The date of the meeting will be changed again.
3. The children liked to walk in the rain.
The children enjoyed…
4.My grandmother is very old. She can’t work now.
=> My grandmother is too old to work now.
5.The quention was so difficult that no one could answer it.
=> It was such a difficult question that no one could answer it.
6.They will hold an international conference in Hanoi next month.
=> An international conference will be held in Hanoi next month.
7.He thinks learning English is easy.
=> He thinks it is easy to leanr English.

8.Who does this bicycle belong to?
=> Whose this bicycle is it?
9. Hung is taller than Ba
=> Ba is shorter than Hung.
10.They have just stolen his car.
=> His car has just been stolen.
11.The car is too exspensive for him to buy.
=> He hasn’t afford to buy the car.
12.We learned this lesson after a long time
=> It took us a long time to learn this lesson.
13.It was such a boring film that we left before the end.
=> The film was so boring that we left before it finished.
14.I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
=> Would you mind helping me to put the chair away?

15.They will have to earn money by myself
=> Money will have to be earned by themselves.
16.Someone repaired his car yesterday.
=> He had his car repaired yesterday.
17. The water was so cold that the children could not drink it.
=> The water was not warm enough for the children to drink it.
18.He never has enough money
=> He is always broke a short of money.
19. He is going repair the car for us next week
=> We are going to have our car repaired next week.
20.Peter is too young to see the horror film.
=> Peter is not old enough to see the horror film.
21.John could not find the right house.
=> John was unable to find the right house.

22.Richard smoked cigarettes when he was a young man.
=> Richard used to smoke cigarettes when he was a young man.
23.Unless he phones his wife immediately, he won’t get any information
=> If he doesn't phone his wife immediately, he won't get any information.
24.He remembered, so did she.
=> He didn’t remember and neither did she.
25. I remember them taking me to a well-known theatre in the city.
=>
I remember I was taken to a well-known theatre in the city.
26.”Try go to bed earlier” the doctor said to Mrs White
=>
The doctor suggested Mrs White go to bed earlier.
27.It is a three – month course
=>
The course is three months long.
28.I’m always nervous when I travel by airplane
=>
Travelling by airplane always makes me nervous.

29.Although he had a good salary. He was unhappy with his job.
=>
In spite his good salary, he was unhappy with his job.
30.That restautant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
=>
It is such a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there.
31. After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeed in putting it out.
=>
The firemen managed to put the fire out after fighting it for 12 hours.
32.It’s not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.
=>
I am not used to sleeping in the afternoon.
33.He sis not say a word when he left the room.
=>
He left the room without saying a word.
34.Reading scientific books is one of my interests
=>
I am interested in reading scientific books.
35.He is on the fifteenth page of the report he’s typing
=>
So far he has typed 15 pages of the report.

36.As soon as I left the house, the phone rang in my bedroom
=>
Hardly did I leave the house when the phone rang in my bedroom.
37.I prefer Vietnamese food to english food.
=>
I’d rather Vietnamese food than English food.
38.Maila was angry because his sister had broken his cassette player.
=> Maila was angry with
his sister because she had broken his cassette player.
39.He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
=>
He’d rather you paid him immediately.
40.She can’t have any more children because of her age.
=>
She is too old to have any more children.
41.Did you sleep well last night?
=> Did you have a good sleep last night?
42.I spent an hour doing this exercise.
=>
It took took me an hour to do this exercise.

I. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective : ( by; from; in; on; and; if; but; to; from; or; for; since; of; into; because; althought; therefore; however; up; so ; and; at; with ) 1. The class will be divided................four groups. 2. They passed all their exams.............. they worked hard 3. She didn't attend the lesson,...............she could not do her homework 4. My mother buys many things to prepare............. the Tet holidays. 5. Lan is...
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I. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective :
( by; from; in; on; and; if; but; to; from; or; for; since; of; into; because; althought; therefore; however; up; so ; and; at; with )
1. The class will be divided................four groups.
2. They passed all their exams.............. they worked hard
3. She didn't attend the lesson,...............she could not do her homework
4. My mother buys many things to prepare............. the Tet holidays.
5. Lan is sick.................,she has to finish the report today.
6. My mother went home...........she was tired.
7. It's very kind................you to help me know about English literature
8. She always listens....................the music program on the radio
9. The dress is expensive..............., I like it.
10. I'm very worried ..................Hoa. She has been very depressed recently.
11. Would you like iced tea ........... iced coffee ?
12. They lived in an old house which was built.............1950
13. I like my job...................it's very interesting.
14. Let me congratulate you................... your new job
15. I didn't pass the exam. ................, I had to do it again.
16. We stopped playing............it started to rairn.
17. He is already in bed........................ he can get up early tomorrow.
18. Children are interested..............cartoons on TV.
19. In my free time, I like reading books.............watching TV
20. I'm so proud................. my mother and love her so much.
21. I'd love to you............... I've got a lot of homework to do tonight.
22. My mother went home...................she was tired.
23. It's very kind...............you to help me know about English literature.
24. He is Japanese,.................he speaks Japanese perfectly
25. Our house is small................. it's very comfortable.
26. She always listens...............the music program on the radio.
27. Mrs. Quyen bought corn, potatoes................cabbages at the mark.
28.................. you cut down the trees in the forests, there will be big flood every year.
29. Hanh can't go to the movies. She will have to look............. her little sister.
30. If we go ...............wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh
31. I think I've lost my new pen. I've looked.......... it.
32. He didn't take a raincoat along with him,........... he got wet.
33. Quang failed the exam............he was very lazy.
34. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow.............. blue?
35. Would you like iced tea............... iced coffee?
36. I like my job........................it's very interesting
37. I didn't pass the exam. ............., I had to do it again.
38. I opened the door...................looked out.
39. I arrived 20 minutes early,..............I had time for a cup of tea.
40. We looked everywhere. ....................,we could not find the keys.
41. I read the book.,............. did not understand it.
42. We had to wait..................we arrived early
43. I would like to go swimming. ................ have too much work to do.
44. Yesterday, Lan went to the stationer's to buy some notebooks, a pen.............. a compass.
45. John is sometimes rude. ..........., I am very fond of him.
46. Hoa's eyes are weak. ............. , she has to wear glasses.
47. It's kind..........................you to give me some cakes
48 Let me congratulate you..............your first prize in the contest.
49. Ba ate too much...................... he was not hurry.
50. Tuan has take part.............. diffrent charity activities.
I. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective :
1. Easter happens.................. around the same times as Passover.
2. Mr. Hung is loved not only by his family................ also by all his students.
3. Before Tet, I often clean the house ..............decorate it with colorful lights.
4. Last night we came to the show late ......the traffic was terrible.
5.....................Women's Day, women usually receive gifts.
6. They are going to get married................ August.
7. Dad................. I have special gifts for my mom every year on the 8th of March.
8. My dad is very helpful. I am very proud................. him.
9. It rained a lot,............. he went go to school in times.
10. I will visit my grandparents....................... Christmas.
11. My mother is not only beautiful...............also generous.
12.................... she was tired, she helped me with my homework
13. .................the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat the Seder.
14. Rita wants to send a greeting card..............her teacher on Teacher's Day.
15. ..............her health isn't good, she always studies hard.
16. Christmas is a time.............. family members to get together
17. Peter is English,...........he loves Vietnamese cultures very much.
18. Ha Noi will have temperature................23 C and 27 C
19. Tuan has taken part............... different charity activities in his town.
20. We watched TV............. two hours last night.
21. ................ my grandma doesn't trust weather forecast, she likes watching them.
22. They decided to stay at home..............the weather was bad.
23. I want to watch the weather forecast program, can turn ...............the volume, Thuy ?
24. I'll bring a raincoat just.............. case.
25. Are you an engineer.............. a mechanic ?
26. I hope my friends won't laugh................ me.
27. The city in Japan which was struck............... a huge earthquake in 1995 in Kobe.
28. I went home early................. I was still feeling unwell.
29. I managed to get to sleep ................... there was a lot of noise.
30. I went to bed early............... I was tired.
31. The dog, Skippy, saved Lan................being caught in the typhoon
32. We are looking forward............ our holiday.
33. I'm learning English because I want to read newspapers...................... English.
34. My grandma doesn't trust weather forecast...........she likes watching them.
35. Are you interested................sports?
36. There aren't many good TV programs...............teenagers.
37................he worked hard, he couldn't pass the exam.
38. Hurry up.....................we'll be late for the bus.
39. The traffic was terrible last night, ..................
we came to the show late.
40. Jenifer went to the dentist..............she had a toothache.
41. It's very cold................night on the moon.
42-The bus is late..................., Lan is going to be late for school.
43. A meteor is also called a shooting star............. a feeling star.
44. If you were able to take a space trip, what would you do to prepare............... the trip ?
45. She isn't English..............., she speaks English fluently.
46. Do you believe.............. UFOs ?
47. The weather was terrible,.................. they canceled the flight.
48. You can sing a song.............. you can tell a funny story.
49. I intend to go camping next Sunday but it depends............. the weather.
50. He looked so funny that they laughed............ him.
51. Thi hated going to the beach................she was afraid of high waves.
53. Mai's sister has graduated from university. She's now looking............... a job.
54. Do you know his address...............telephone numbers ?
55. There were many people at the concert,.................. we couldn't get seats.
56. The alarm unfortunately stopped working. ................., he was late for class.
57. There is no water...............air on the moon.
58. He is very intelligent. .............., he is quite lazy
59. We lost the match.............. we didn't play well.
60. I don't believe there exist UFOs ..................many newsapapers talk a lot about them.

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24 tháng 5 2019

( by; from; in; on; and; if; but; to; from; or; for; since; of; into; because; althought; therefore; however; up; so ; and; at; with )
1. The class will be divided.......into.........four groups.
2. They passed all their exams.......since....... they worked hard
3. She didn't attend the lesson,.........so......she could not do her homework
4. My mother buys many things to prepare.....on........ the Tet holidays.
5. Lan is sick........However.........,she has to finish the report today.
6. My mother went home.......since....she was tired.
7. It's very kind.........of.......you to help me know about English literature
8. She always listens.......to.............the music program on the radio
9. The dress is expensive.......However........, I like it.
10. I'm very worried ........about..........Hoa. She has been very depressed recently.

24 tháng 5 2019

11. My mother is not only beautiful......but.........also generous.
12..........Although.......... she was tired, she helped me with my homework
13. .......On..........the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat the Seder.
14. Rita wants to send a greeting card......to........her teacher on Teacher's Day.
15. .......Although.......her health isn't good, she always studies hard.
16. Christmas is a time.....for......... family members to get together
17. Peter is English,....but.......he loves Vietnamese cultures very much.
18. Ha Noi will have temperature.......between.........23 C and 27 C
19. Tuan has taken part........in....... different charity activities in his town.
20. We watched TV.....in........ two hours last night.

5 tháng 9 2017

complete the sentences with the verbs in the box

conclude doubt memorise recall recognise remind solve

1 the govenment is trying to....solve........the problem by introducing a new law.

2I'm not sure if i'll.....recognise......my cousin because i haven't seen her for so long.

3you're listened to all the arguments what do you...conclude......

4i........doubt.......that my dad will let me go to the party it's on the weekday

5she knew my face but she could't......recall......my name.

6 nigel isn't very good at history because he finds it difficult to.....memorise..... the important dates

7 they missed the train because they didn't.......realise..... it was so late.

Question 61: _____ people are still uncertain, we cannot really predict the outcome of the election. A. Though B. How many C. As long as D. Whether Question 62: _____ your motorbike broke down in the desert, would you be able to mend it yourself? A. Unless B. Supposing C. In case D. Given Question 63: John’s father agreed to buy him a new bike ___ he took lessons. A. in case B. supposing that C. as long as D. unless Question 64: “___you were lost, how could you find your way...
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Question 61: _____ people are still uncertain, we cannot really predict the outcome of the election.

A. Though B. How many C. As long as D. Whether
Question 62: _____ your motorbike broke down in the desert, would you be able to mend it yourself? A. Unless B. Supposing C. In case D. Given
Question 63: John’s father agreed to buy him a new bike ___ he took lessons. A. in case B. supposing that C. as long as D. unless Question 64: “___you were lost, how could you find your way home?” A. Supposing that
B. On condition that
C. If only
D. Providing that Question 65: _____ a person is good at his job, it shouldn’t matter what he or she wears. A. In case B. On condition that C. Unless D. As long as Question 66: What would you buy provided _____ the money? A. had you B. have you C. you had D. you would have Question 67: But for your carelessness, you could have been a partner in the firm. A. If it hadn’t been your carelessness, you could have been a partner in the firm. B. Your carelessness was the only thing to prevent being a partner in the firm. C. It was your carelessness that made you impossible to be a partner in the firm. D. You could have been a partner in the firm, but you were so careless.
Question 68: Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation. A. With skilful surgery, he would have survived the operation B. Had it not been for skilful surgery, he would have survived the operation. C. But for skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation. D. He wouldn’t have survived the opeartion if he hadn’t skilful surgery.
Question 69: We could not handle the situation without you. A. You didn’t help us handle the situation. B. If you had not helped us, we could not have handled this situation. C. If you did not help us, we could not handle the situation. D. We will handle the situation if you help
Question 70: Unless you have tickets, you can’t come in. A. You can’t come in provided that you have tickets. B. You can come in provided that you have tickets. C. If you didn’t have tickets, you couldn’t come in. D. Unless you don’t have tickets, you can come in.
Question 71: I didn’t speak to Anita because I didn’t see her. A. If i saw Anita, I would speak to her. B. If I had seen Anita, I would have spoken to her. C. Although I spoke to Anita, I didn’t see her. D. I saw Anita so that I could speak to her.
Question 72: Unless I had seen him doing this, I wouldn’t have accused him. A. I could accuse him because I saw him doing it. B. I didn’t see him doing it, so I couldn’t accuse him. C. I accused him, but I didn’t see him doing it. D. He was accused though I didn’t see him doing it.
Question 73: Had we left any later, we would have missed the train. A. We left too late to catch the train. B. The train left late. C. We almost missed the train. D. Because the train was late we had no trouble catching it.
Question 74: I can’t sign the paper until I read it all carefully. A. I won’t sign the paper unless I have read it carefully. B. I am not allowed to read the paper before I sign it. C. The paper is not read until I am allowed to sign it. D. It is impossible to sign the paper while you are reading it.
Question 75: Alice would be happier if she won the first prize. A. Alice doesn’t win the first prize. B. Alice is trying win the first prize. C. Alice is dreaming about winning the first prize. D. Alice won the first prize once.
Question 76: If you flight is delayed, call me from the airport. A. Call me only if your flight is delayed. B. Don’t call me until you arrive at the airport. C. Give me a ring if your flight was delayed. D. Give me a ring if your flight is delayed.
Question 77: If it hadn’t been for the goalkeepr, our team would have lost. A. Our team didn’t lose the game thanks to the goalkeeper. B. Our team lost the match because of the goalkeeper. C. Without the goalkeeper, our team could have won. D.If the goalkeepr didn’t play well, our team would have lost.
Question 78: Tigers are under threat of extinction and something must be done quickly. A. Nothing is done and tigers are in danger of extinction. B. Tigers would have become extinct if nothing had been done. C. Tigers will become extinct unless something is done quickly. D. Although something must be done quickly, tigers are in danger of extinction.
Question 79: Get in touch with me as soon as possible if you change your mind about the trip. A. Should you change your mind about the trip, contact me as soon as possible. B. If you changed your mind about the trip, get in touch with me as soon as possible. C. You should call me whether you change your mind about the trip. D. Having changed your mind about the trip, you should get in touch with me soon. Question 80: I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you. A. If I had know you were coming, I would wait for you. B. I would have waited for you if I knew you were coming. C. Had I known you were coming, I would have waited for you. D.If you had known you had been coming, I would have waited for you.
Question 81: The driver survived the car crash because he was wearing the seatbelt when the accident happened. A. The accident occured because the driver was trying to wear the seat belt while driving. B. When the car crashed, the driver was going to wear the seatbelt. C. The driver would not have survived if he hadn’t worn the seatbelt. D. The driver didn’t wear the seatbelt until the accident happened. Question 82: If I had known their wedding plan earlier, I would have able to make the time to attend the reception party. A. I knew their wedding would be planned earlier so I made some time to attend the reception party. B. I wish I had known their wedding plan earlier so that I could arrange time to attend the reception party. C. I don’t know their wedding plan earlier so I can’t make time to attend the reception party. D. When I knew their wedding party, it was too late to attend the reception party.
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1.Children get present ______ Christmas and ______ their birthday. (at ... at / on ... on / on ... at / at ... on) 2. If you are going to the post off ice, would you post a letter ______ me? (to / at / on / for) 3. The windows haven’t been cleaned ______ weeks. (ago / since / for / to) 4. We usually go to our home village at least once ______ the summer. (in / on / to / for) 5. He said that John ______ u p his job. (has given / have given / had given / had to give) 6. When I saw...
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1.Children get present ______ Christmas and ______ their birthday. (at ... at / on ... on / on ... at / at ... on) 2. If you are going to the post off ice, would you post a letter ______ me? (to / at / on / for) 3. The windows haven’t been cleaned ______ weeks. (ago / since / for / to) 4. We usually go to our home village at least once ______ the summer. (in / on / to / for) 5. He said that John ______ u p his job. (has given / have given / had given / had to give) 6. When I saw Susan, she said she was taking her driving test ______. (today / the next day / tomorrow / the tomorrow) 7. My TV is broken. I wish it ______ soon. (would be repaired / is repaired / was repaired / will be repaired) 8. I have lived with my parents. I wish I ______ an apartment. (will have / had / would / has) 9. Have you ever wished you ______ to ski when you were younger? (will learn / could learn / learn / can learn) 10. Sometimes he wishes he ______ a different career when he graduates. (can choose / choose / will choose / could choose) 11. Matthew said he was meeting a friend at the station later ______. (that day / yesterday / tomorrow / this today) 12. The astronauts have alrea dy been in orbit ______ two days. (since / for / till / to) 13. We have lunch from 12.00 ______ 1.00. Then we start again go on ______ 5.30. (to ... at / from ... to / to ... to / to ... till) 14. She said that she ______ to learn to drive. (is going / go / goes / was going) 15. She asked me ______ I liked pop music. (if / that / what / when) 16. She said that she was going away for a few days and ______ phone me when she got back. (will / must / would / shall) 17. I’ve lived in this street ______. (in 1998 / for 1 998 / since 1998 / tomorrow) 18. I want two seats for Romeo and Juliet ______ Friday night. (on / in / at / to) 19. Our train arrived in York ______ 6.00. (in / for / on / at) 20. There was an accident at the crossroads ______ midnight last night. (at / fo r / on / in) 21. She said she ______ come to the party on Friday. (won’t / doesn’t / can’t / couldn’t) 22. I’m going to swim ______ Monday with Tom. (at / on / for / of) 23. If my watch is broken, I ______ buy a new one because I always need one. (have to / might / have / may) 24. I have got an awful headache. If I see a chemist’s, I ______ buy some aspirins. (must / might / may / should to) 25. I plan to travel around the world. If I don’t visit my father in Japan this year, I ______ go to the USA. (must / have / may / ought to) 26. If you want to get good grades, you ______ study hard. (must / ought / have / have) 27. Let’s wait ______ it stops raining. (until / for / to / since) 28. I have lived in this house ______. (ago six years / in six years / since six years / for six years) 29. Columbus discovered America ______ the 15th century. (in / since / for / on) 30. The course begins ______ 8 am ______ 5 pm. (from ... during / from ... since / from ... to / in ... to) 31. I fell asleep ______ the movie. (during / si nce / from / for) 32. Bill asked where ______ from. (do I come / did I come / I come / I came) 33. He wonders what ______ with my heavy luggage. (I will do / I would do / will I do / I do) 34. He said that he was coming ______. (tomorrow after / yesterday / the next day / following day) 35. You ______ go to university if you want to study medicine. (has to / will / must / ought) 36. If you want to loose weight, you ______ eat too many sweets. (might not / mustn’t / shouldn’t / may not) 37. She wishes she __ ____ a new bicycle. (can have / will have / has / could have) 38. I ______ it ______ rain so much in this city. (wishes ... didn’t / wish ... didn’t / wished ... don’t / wish ... don’t) 39. If you want to get well, you ______ see a doctor. (must / might / may / ou ght) 40. ______ you ever wish you ______ fly? (Did ... could / Do ... could / Do ... can / Did ... can) 41. If he doesn’t come soon, he ______ be late. (has / ought to / ought / might) 42. I wish I ______ on a beautiful sunny beach now. (would be lying / can be lying / can be lied / could be lying) 43. ______ he will change his job if he go to the USA. (Perhaps / Since / Recently / Lately) 44. He ______ someone ______ answer that telephone. It’s been ringing for about five minutes. (wish ... can / wish ... would / wi shes ... can / wishes ... would) 45. If the kitchen is in a mess, you ______ clean it. (will / might / ought to / may) 46. I wish you ______ so fast. It makes me nervous. (weren’t driving / can’t drive / won’t drive / will not drive) 47. The music next door is very loud. I wish they ______. (would turn it down / can turn down it / will turn it down / turn down it
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1 tháng 2 2018

1.Children get present ______ Christmas and ______ their birthday. (at ... at / on ... on / on ... at / at ... on)

2. If you are going to the post off ice, would you post a letter ______ me? (to / at / on / for)

3. The windows haven’t been cleaned ______ weeks. (ago / since / for / to)

4. We usually go to our home village at least once ______ the summer. (in / on / to / for)

5. He said that John ______ u p his job.

(has given / have given / had given / had to give)

6. When I saw Susan, she said she was taking her driving test ______. (today / the next day / tomorrow / the tomorrow)

7. My TV is broken. I wish it ______ soon. (would be repaired / is repaired / was repaired / will be repaired)

8. I have lived with my parents. I wish I ______ an apartment. (will have / had / would have / has)

9. Have you ever wished you ______ to ski when you were younger? (will learn / could learn / learn / can learn)

10. Sometimes he wishes he ______ a different career when he graduates. (can choose / choose / will choose / could choose)

11. Matthew said he was meeting a friend at the station later ______. (that day / yesterday / tomorrow / this today)

12. The astronauts have alrea dy been in orbit ______ two days. (since / for / till / to)

13. We have lunch from 12.00 ______ 1.00. Then we start again go on ______ 5.30. (to ... at / from ... to / to ... to / to ... till)

14. She said that she ______ to learn to drive.

(is going / go / goes / was going)

15. She asked me ______ I liked pop music. (if / that / what / when)

16. She said that she was going away for a few days and ______ phone me when she got back. (will / must / would / shall)

17. I’ve lived in this street ______. (in 1998 / for 1 998 / since 1998 / tomorrow)

18. I want two seats for Romeo and Juliet ______ Friday night. (on / in / at / to)

19. Our train arrived in York ______ 6.00. (in / for / on / at)

20. There was an accident at the crossroads ______ midnight last night. (at / fo r / on / in)

21. She said she ______ come to the party on Friday. (won’t / doesn’t / can’t / couldn’t)

22. I’m going to swim ______ Monday with Tom. (at / on / for / of)

23. If my watch is broken, I ______ buy a new one because I always need one. (have to / might / have / may)

24. I have got an awful headache. If I see a chemist’s, I ______ buy some aspirins. (must / might / may / should to)

25. I plan to travel around the world. If I don’t visit my father in Japan this year, I ______ go to the USA. (must / have / may / ought to)

26. If you want to get good grades, you ______ study hard. (must / ought / have to/ have)

27. Let’s wait ______ it stops raining. (until / for / to / since)

28. I have lived in this house ______. (ago six years / in six years / since six years / for six years)

29. Columbus discovered America ______ the 15th century. (in / since / for / on)

30. The course begins ______ 8 am ______ 5 pm. (from ... during / from ... since / from ... to / in ... to)

31. I fell asleep ______ the movie. (during / si nce / from / for)

32. Bill asked where ______ from. (do I come / did I come / I come / I came)

33. He wonders what ______ with my heavy luggage. (I will do / I would do / will I do / I do)

34. He said that he was coming ______. (tomorrow after / yesterday / the next day / following day)

35. You ______ go to university if you want to study medicine. (has to / will / must / ought)

36. If you want to loose weight, you ______ eat too many sweets. (might not / mustn’t / shouldn’t / may not)

37. She wishes she __ ____ a new bicycle. (can have / will have / has / could have)

38. I ______ it ______ rain so much in this city. (wishes ... didn’t / wish ... didn’t / wished ... don’t / wish ... don’t)

39. If you want to get well, you ______ see a doctor. (must / might / may / ou ght)

40. ______ you ever wish you ______ fly? (Did ... could / Do ... could / Do ... can / Did ... can)

41. If he doesn’t come soon, he ______ be late. (has / ought to / ought / might)

42. I wish I ______ on a beautiful sunny beach now. (would be lying / can be lying / can be lied / could be lying)

43. ______ he will change his job if he go to the USA. (Perhaps / Since / Recently / Lately)

44. He ______ someone ______ answer that telephone. It’s been ringing for about five minutes. (wish ... can / wish ... would / wi shes ... can / wishes ... would)

45. If the kitchen is in a mess, you ______ clean it. (will / might / ought to / may)

46. I wish you ______ so fast. It makes me nervous. (weren’t driving / can’t drive / won’t drive / will not drive)

47. The music next door is very loud. I wish they ______. (would turn it down / can turn down it / will turn it down / turn down it

1. Speaking English fluently is not easy. => It. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you? =>You didn’t.............................................................................................................................................................. 3. It is a six hours flight from London to New York. => It...
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1. Speaking English fluently is not easy.
=> It. ..........................................................................................................................................................................
2. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?
=>You didn’t..............................................................................................................................................................
3. It is a six hours flight from London to New York.
=> It takes. .................................................................................................................................................................
4. He not only spent all his money; he even borrowed some from me.
=> Not only.....................................................................................................................................................................
5. We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it.
=> We always remember.................................................................................................................................................
6. The circus shows are exciting. The whole family enjoy them.
=> The circus shows are exciting. ...................................................................................................................................
7. Le Van Tam was very brave. Everyone admired him.
=> Le Van Tam was so. ..................................................................................................................................................
8. The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it.
=> This is such................................................................................................................................................................
9. The fire has destroyed almost all the houses in the neighbourhood.
=> Almost all the houses ................................................................................................................................................
10. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
=> The bank manager. ....................................................................................................................................................
11. “I don’t remember what I did yesterday.” she said.
=> She told me................................................................................................................................................................
12. He got in trouble because he didn’t take my advice.
=> If he ..........................................................................................................................................................................
13/The desk was too heavy. She couldn’t move it.
=> The desk .........................................................................................................................................................
14/ I walked to school in 20 minutes
=> It took .............................................................................................................................................................
15/ He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me
=> Not only..........................................................................................................................................................
16/ In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work
=> Although.........................................................................................................................................................
17/ After the beginning of the opera, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats
=> Once ...............................................................................................................................................................
18/ He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
=> No sooner .......................................................................................................................................................
19/ The fields are very fertile. They plant potatoes in those field.
=> The fields........................................................................................................................................................
20/ The woman was a secretary. We are waiting for her.
=> The woman .....................................................................................................................................................
21/ I don’t have a car.
=> I wish..............................................................................................................................................................
22/ They didn’t talk to each other two week ago.

=> They haven’t ...................................................................................................................................................
23/ Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against it.
=> Despite............................................................................................................................................................
24/ I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly.............................................................................................................................................................
25/ My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
=> I’ve ................................................................................................................................................................
26/ They never made us do anything we didn’t want to.
=> We ..................................................................................................................................................................
27/ The patient recovered more rapidly than we expected. [recovery]
=> The patient made
28. Tom is so clever that he can learn this language in a short time.
=> Tom can learn ......................................................................................................................................................
29. I’m sorry I don’t go with you.
=> I wish ....................................................................................................................................................................
30. Does he play football wonderfully?
=> Is he ......................................................................................................................................................................
31. We started watching TV two hours ago.
=> We’ve ...................................................................................................................................................................
32. We do not study as well as they do.
=> They......................................................................................................................................................................
33. She took me to the cinema yesterday.
=> I ............................................................................................................................................................................
34. When did you work for that company?
=> How long ..............................................................................................................................................................
35. They invited everyone to the meeting
=> Everyone...............................................................................................................................................................
36.Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
=> Although ........................................................................................................................................................
37. But for your help I couldn’t do that.
=> If ....................................................................................................................................................................
38. Gary danced so badly that people stopped to watch him.
=> Gary was such .................................................................................................................................................
39. He succeeded in his life although he came a poor family.
=> Despite............................................................................................................................................................
40. Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving.
=> In spite of........................................................................................................................................................

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5 tháng 8 2017

1. Speaking English fluently is not easy.
=> It. not easy to speak Eg fluently
2. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?
=>You didn’t remember to post the letter, did you?
3. It is a six hours flight from London to New York.
=> It takes six hours to fly from London to New York.
4. He not only spent all his money; he even borrowed some from me.
=> Not only did he spend all his money but also borrowed some from me.
5. We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it.
=> We always remember our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort,
6. The circus shows are exciting. The whole family enjoy them.
=> The circus shows are exciting for the whole family to enjoy
7. Le Van Tam was very brave. Everyone admired him.
=> Le Van Tam was so brave that Everyone admired him.
8. The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it.
=> This is such a difficult problem that I can’t explain it.
9. The fire has destroyed almost all the houses in the neighbourhood.
=> Almost all the houses in the neighbourhood have been destroyed by the fire
10. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
=> The bank manager was made to hand over the money the the robbers
11. “I don’t remember what I did yesterday.” she said.
=> She told me that she didn't remember what she had done the day before
12. He got in trouble because he didn’t take my advice.
=> If he had taken my advice,he wouldn't have got into trouble
13/The desk was too heavy. She couldn’t move it.
=> The desk was so jeavy that She couldn’t move it.
14/ I walked to school in 20 minutes
=> It took me 20 minutes to walk to school
15/ He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me
=> Not only did He spend all his money but also borrowed some from me
16/ In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work
=> Although it rained heavily, my father went to work
17/ After the beginning of the opera, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats
=> Once the opera began, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats
18/ He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
=> No sooner had He left the office when the telephone rang.
19/ The fields are very fertile. They plant potatoes in those field.
=> The fields where They plant potatoes are very fertile.
20/ The woman was a secretary. We are waiting for her.
=> The woman who We are waiting for was a secretary.
21/ I don’t have a car.
=> I wish I had a car
22/ They didn’t talk to each other two week ago.

=> They haven’t talked to each other for two weeks
23/ Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against it.
=> Despite advising him against it,Mr. Clark bought a new car
24/ I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly had I just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
25/ My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
=> I’ve never known a more warm-hearted person than my mother
26/ They never made us do anything we didn’t want to.
=> We were never made to do anything we didn’t want to.
27/ The patient recovered more rapidly than we expected. [recovery]
=> The patient made a recovery rapidly than we expected.
28. Tom is so clever that he can learn this language in a short time.
=> Tom can learn this language in a short time because he is clever
29. I’m sorry I don’t go with you.
=> I wish I could go with you
30. Does he play football wonderfully?
=> Is he good at playing football
31. We started watching TV two hours ago.
=> We’ve watched Tv for two hours
32. We do not study as well as they do.
=> They study better than us
33. She took me to the cinema yesterday.
=> I was taken to the cinema yesterday.
34. When did you work for that company?
=> How long have you worked for that company?
35. They invited everyone to the meeting
=> Everyone was invited to the meeting
36.Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
=> Although Cars cause pollution ,people still want them.
37. But for your help I couldn’t do that.
=> If . it hadn't been for your help, I couldn’t do that.
38. Gary danced so badly that people stopped to watch him.
=> Gary was such a bad dancer that people stopped to watch him.
39. He succeeded in his life although he came a poor family.
=> Despite coming a poor family,He succeeded in his life
40. Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving.
=> In spite of raining hard, they insisted on leaving.