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1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
2. Fred didn't tell Sophia his news until she finished her homework.
3. I'd rather you didn't discuss details of this case in public
4. If the young lad had looked where he was going, he wouldn't have tripped over that wire.
5. Stonehenge is believed to be built as some kind of time-keeping device.
Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It isn’t necessary to finish the work to day.
=> You don’t ……have to finish the work today.…………..
2. Sally finally managed to get a job.
=> Sally finally succeeded …in getting a job.…………….
3. That’s the last time I go to that restaurant.
=> I certainly………won’t go to that restaurant any more.……
4. “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued.
=> You’d ……better take a holiday.…..
5. If you don’t rest yourself you really will be ill.
=> Unless ………you rest yourself you really will be ill.………….
6. I should someone to take me out to dinner.
=> What I should …………like is being/ to be taken out to dinner.……..………..
7. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
=> Martin’s poor ………..…health doesn’t / can’t prevent / stop him ( from ) enjoying life.……..
8. They’ll have to take the dog on holiday with them.
=> They can’t leave ……… their dog behind when they go/are on holiday.………..…….
9. My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up.
=> The break-up of the marriage…………made my aunt heavily stressed.…
10. I can’t believe that he passed the exam.
=> I find…………it hard to believe that he passed the exam.……………
Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
=> There …………is no faster way than this to get to the city center........................
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
=> He is the most ……ly person to succeed in solving the problems.........
3. We arrived too late to see the first film.
=> We didn’t …………arrive early enough to see the first film.............
4. “Would you mind not smoking in here?”
=> I’d rather …….you didn’t smoke in here.....
5. He wrote the letter in two hours.
=> It took ……......him 2 hours to write the letter..........
6. “Why don’t we go out for a walk?”
=> My father suggested …….we should go out for a while.…...........
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.
=> Though ……..........Mr.Benson is old, He runs 8 miles before breakfast..
8. I was very interested in our conversation.
=> It was interesting .……....to talk to you........
9. Why did you do that ?
=> Whatever …….did you do that for ?.............?
10. These bookshelves are my own work.
=> I made ……these bookshelves myself.
1 John remains on good terms with his ex-wife.
2 It was Tom who first recognized her extra-ordinary musical gift.
3 Hardly anyone came to the restaurant yesterday.
4 It doesn't matter if you can't answer all the questions.
5 He looks like his father.
6 There is some doubt about the exact time we'll arrive.
7 I'd rather you hadn't been rude to Judy last night.
8 It's too marvellous for us to miss an opportunity.
9 They are highly unlikely to win the game.
10 Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie's views on male female relation?
11 He attributed his win/ vitory/ success to good luck.
12 They carried out a very cleverly-planned attack.
13 Very good as / though Owen is as a player, Rooney is better.
14 I had my old coat on.
15 Wearing a seat belt is compulsory.
16 Ann behaves to everyone in a friendly way.
17 I am on duty from 6 p.m till midnight.
18 Please enter the room one by one.
1 The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended it
=> Had it.....not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party wouldn’t have been a success.....
2 Goverment guidelines really do emphasize the importance of starting education early
=> A lot of empasis....on the importance of staring education early is put by the government guidelines.....
3 Your silly questions distracted me
=> You drove.....me to distraction with your silly question.....
4 She was so disgusted at the way her friend behaved that she refused to speak them
=> Such......was her disgust at the way her friend behaved that she refused to speak to him.....
5 Mike is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager ( shrinks)
=> Mike never shrinks from making tough decision as a manager
6 The film is similar to Shakespeare's Hamlet in a number of ways ( resemblance)
=> The film bears some resemblance to Shakespear's Hamlet
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet
1.What a pity! I didn’t have enough money to buy that interesting book
=>I wish i had enough money to buy that interesting book
2.We have learnt English for six years
=>English has been learnt for six years
3.In the past, people often made banh chung for Tet themselves
=>In the past, people used to make banh chung for tet themselves
4.It was happy for us to attend the English club last night
=>We were happy to attend the english club last night
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet
5.We finished all our homework. We played some games of chess.(before)
=>We finished all our homework before playing some games of chess
6.Peter has lived in Viet Nam for only a month. He knows how to use chopsticks when eating.(although)
=>Although Peter has lived in Viet Nam for only a month,He knows how to use chopsticks when eating
7.My sister practises playing the piano every day. She wants to become a famous pianist.(in order to)
=>My sister practises playing the piano every day in orfer to become a famous pianist
8.It is cheap to go by train. It is expensive to go by air.(cheaper)
=>Going by train is cheaper than going by air
Write a sentences with Wish or If ONLY(nếu có)
9.It is raining. I want to go out, but not in the rain.
=>I wish it wasn't raining now
10.I’d like to buy this book but I don’t have enough money to buy it.
=>I wish I had enough money to buy this book
Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in anyway.
1. Mr and Mrs smith never agree on how to bring up their children. (Eye) -> Mr and Mrs. Smith never see eye to eye with each other about how to bring up their children.
2. The stories he tells about his school days are unbelievable. (Beyond) -> The stories he tells about his school days are beyond belief.
3. His father is certainly not going to give him any more money. ( Question) -> There is no question of his father giving him any more money.
4. George persuaded me not to sell my house. (Out) -> George talked me out of selling my house.
5. I hope you will enjoy yourself while you stay with Janet's family. (During) -> I hope you will enjoy yourself during your stay with Janet's family.
6. "Please, please don't take my money", said the old woman to the intruder. ( Pleaded ) -> The old woman pleaded with the intruder not to take her money.
7. I read a newspaper article last year which was very similar to this one. (Bears) -> This newspaper article bears a strong resemblance to the one I read last year
8. There's not enough room for us. Nor is there any room for any guests. (Let alone) -> There's not enough room for us, let alone any guests.
9. Your examination results will determine whether or not you get into Tran Phu School. ( On) -> Your entry to university will depend on your examination results.
10. She was very relieved to know that her son was out of danger. ( Breathed ) -> She breathed a sigh of relief when she knew that her son was out of danger.
1, If Alice hadn't been delayed in the traffic, she would be here by now. (PREVENTED)
=> The traffic prevented Alice from arriving on time.
2, It's a long time since our last conversation.(SPOKEN)
=> We haven't spoken to each other for a long time.
3, I was strongly impressed by the performance of that young singer.(IMPRESSION).
=> The performance of that young singer left a strong impression on me.
4, John failed to find the source of the River Nile.(SUCCED)
=> John didn't succeed in finding the source of the River Nile.
5, Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income.(DEPENDS)
=> This area mostly depends on tourism for its income.
6, Roger doesn't play tennis as well as he used to.
=> Roger used to play tennis as well as
7, I don't have enough money with me now; otherwise I will buy that coat.
=> If I had enough money, I would buy that coat
8, She thought it was too difficult for her to finish her work by lunch time.
=> She found it difficult to finish her work by lunch time.
9, He speaks more persuaviely than his brother.
=> He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother is
10, " Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Pauline?" said John.
=> John offered Pauline to carry the suitcase for him
11, You need't go to that meeting.
=> It isn't necessary to go that meeting
13, It was wrong of you to allow a three-year-old child to walk home alone.
=> You should not have allowed a four-year-old child to walk home alone.
14, They decided to divide the money between the windows of the lifeboatmen.
=> They decided that the money will be divide between the widows of the lifeboatmen.
15, Keith certainly can't be held responsible for the accident.
=> In no way can Keith be held responsible for the accident.
On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the tricks (1) ___ involve _ making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) ___ in ___ fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have (3) __ the __ right to shout "April Fool!" This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon. If you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool (4) _instead _____. So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. (5)___Whatever ___ you do for, all you want is fun rather than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! But how did this (6) __tradition ___ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) ___from __ 25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to (8) __follow ___ the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them (9) __because ___ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change. Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) __those____ who don't want to change with the times.
1.The robbers made the cashier hand over the money.
2. The film star objected to being criticised by non-professional.
3.Jeff had his car stolen two days ago.
4.We couldn't go to Pam's flat: She is having it painted.
5.The company is expected to have been profitable in the coming years.
6.Nobody is believed to have been hurt in the accident by the police.
7. John is known to have been in prison for several times.
8.That man was seen to rush out of the bank after the robbery.
9.The secretary told me a lot of lies.
10.There are fewer than twenty people thought to live in the village.
X.Sentence transmission
A) Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it(1pt)
1.Mai Trang is a fluent Chinese speaker
=> Mai Trang speaks Chinese fluently
2.How tall were you last year?
=> What was your height last year ?
3.English interest my younger sister a lot.
=> My younger sister is interested in English
4.We couldn't drive fast because of the heavy rain.
=> The heavy rain prevented us from driving fast
5.I spend about two hours doing my homework every day.
=> It takes me two hours to do my homework every day.
B) Complete the second sentence so that it that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the same given. Do not change the word given (1pt)
6.Trang likes drawing, but she doesn't draw well. ( although)
Althought Trang likes drawing, she doesn't draw well.
7.They all participated in singing the Christmas carlos yesterday (part)
They all took part in singing the Christmas carlos yesterday
8.We have a two - month summer vacation ( lasts)
Our summer vacation lasts for two - month
9.He is the worst soccer player in my team.( badly)
He plays soccer badly in my team
10.It isn't necessary for students to wear uniforms on Wednesday. (need)
students don't need to wear uniforms on Wednesday.
#Yumi
1.MT speaks Chinese fluently
2.What was your height last year?
3.My younger sister is interested in E
4.The heavy rain prevented us from driving fast
5.It takes me about two hours to do my homework every day
B
6.Although Trang likes drawing,she doesn't draw well
7.They all took part in singing the......
8.The summer vacation lasts two months
9.No one in my team plays soccer as badly as him
10.Students don't need to wear.....
6/ --> They certainly lived up to our expectation.
7/ --> It's only a matter of time before she becomes a famous film star.
8/--> Only by purchasing a ket for the show can you enter the compertition to meet the cast.
9/ -->Jean should not have been put in charge of showing visitors round the building yesterday on her firsr day at work.
10/--> There was a fall in the number of people applying for university grants last year.