I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)

1. My protests were ignored by everybody.

a, Nobody took any notice of my protests__________________________________________________

2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

b, It came as no suprises to me to hear that

Harry had failed his driving test.

__________________________________________________

3. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem.

c, If it hasn't been for the fog, there wouldn't have been traffic problem____________________________________________________

4. We haven’t received the confirmation of our hotel booking yet.

d, Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed yet________________________________________

5. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.

e, Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will__________________________________________

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)

1. My protests were ignored by everybody.

a, Nobody took any notice of my protests

2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

b, It came as no surprise that Harry had failed his driving test.

3. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem.

c, If it hadn't been for the fog, the traffic problem wouldn't have happened

4. We haven’t received the confirmation of our hotel booking yet.

d, Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed yet

5. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.

e, Her uncle didn’t leave her any anything in his will

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentences:

1. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

--> It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test

2. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem.

--> If it hadn't been for the fog, there wouldn't have been traffic problem

3. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it.

--> Most students are capable of working very hard when they feel like it

4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.

--> A lot of effort has been made to find a cure for this disease

5. " If I were you, I wouldn't accept his marriage proposal," said Nam to Lan

--> Nam advised Lan not to accept his marriage proposal

1. I'm sorry I missed Professor Baker's lecture.

I'm sorry not to have heard/ attended Profressor Baker's letter.
..................

2. We may not be able to give the concert.

the concert

.....The concert may have to be cancelled...........

3. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

It came...as no surprise ( to me ) that Harry had failed his driving test...................

4. We'd better leave them a note, because it's possible they will arrive later. ( case )

We'd better leave them a note in case they arrive later.

5. Before he came here, he worked for Mr. Smith. ( previous)

Before he came here, his previous boss/ employer was Mr. Smith.

1. I'm sorry I missed Professor Baker's lecture.

I'm sorry not to have attended Profressor Baker's lecture.

2. We may not be able to give the concert.

The concert may have to be cancelled.

3. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.

4. We'd better leave them a note, because it's possible they will arrive later. ( case )

-> We'd better leave them a note in case they arrive later.

5. Before he came here, he worked for Mr. Smith. ( previous)

-> Before he came here, his previous employer was Mr. Smith.

1 The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister

=> Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed.

2 I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test

=> It came as no surprise to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

3 His holiday is at exactly the sametime as mine ( coincides )

=> His holiday coincides with mine.

4 These books have been lent by the British Council library (loan )

=> These books have been on loan from the British council library.

5 It was touch and go whether he recovered or not ( balance)

=> Whether he recovered or not was in the balance.

6 She will be someone who will never let you down ( depend )

=> ... Chưa nghĩ ra :v

7 Don't you wish you could get out more in the evening ( up )

=> Don't you get fed up with staying home in the evenings?

8 It would be difficult for me to finish the work by the weekend ( difficulty )

=> I would have difficulty in fishing the work by the weekend.

1 The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister

=> Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the passing of the bill wouldn't have been prevented

2 I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test

=> It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test

3 His holiday is at exactly the sametime as mine ( coincides )

His holiday coincides with mine

4 These books have been lent by the British Council library (loan )

These books have been on loan from the british council library

5 It was touch and go whether he recovered or not ( balance)

It was in the balance whether he recovered or not

6 She will be someone who will never let you down ( depend )

She will be someone on whom you can depend

7 Don't you wish you could get out more in the evening ( up )

Don't you get fed up with having to stay at home in the evenings?

8 It would be difficult for me to finish the work by the weekend ( difficulty )

II have difficulty finishing the work by the weekend

( Viết lại câu)
1. My protests were ignored by everybody
-> Nobody took any notice of my protests
2.I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
->
It came as no surprise to me to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
3. Is was the fog that caused the traffic problem
-> If it hadn't been for the fog, there wouldn't have been traffic problem
4. We haven't received the confirmation off our hotel booking yet
-> Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed yet
5. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle 's will
-> Her uncle didn't leave her anything in his will
6. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people
-> Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people
7. Nicky runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her four children
-> not only does Nicky run a succesful company, but she also manages to look after her four children
8. He said that he had been a long way from the scene of the crime at the time
-> He denied having been at the scene of the crime at that time
9. The only thing they didn't steal was the television
-> They stole everything except the television
10. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves
-> All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves
11. I'll lend you the money on condition that you pay it back next week . ( long)

I'll lend you the money as long as you pay it back next week
12. Bill was about to speed when he saw the patrolman (verge)

Bill was on the verge of speeding when he saw the patrolman
13. It is necessary for me to finish this homework tonight (got)

I have got to finish this homework tonight
14. She was cheated when she told the jewelry at such a low price (ride)

She was taken for a ride when she sold the jewelry at such a low price
15. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking( sound)

They arrived at their destination safe and sound
16. It was the telephonist 's fault that thay didn't get the message ( blame)

The telephonist was to blame for the fact that they didn't get the message
17. The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing (teacup)

The disagreement is a storm in a teacup
18. There's nothing new about defence alliances ( hills)

Defence alliances are as old as the hills
19. They couldn't decide where to go on holiday ( reach)

They couldn't reach a decision on where to go on holiday

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1. It isn’t worth asking George to help.

2. It can’t have been Mrs Elton you saw because she is in Britol.

3. It isn’t very likely they will succeed.

4. So as not to disturb her, we left quietly.

5. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.

6. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party wouldn’t have been a success. (would have been a failure)

7. No matter what I do, my parents find fault with it.

8. Get the work finishsed by the lunchtime and you can go home.

9. Only after did I realise who he was.

10. It’s a mystery what has happened to the two climbers.

I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Ashaha had failed the test.

=>It came as no surprise to hear that Ashaha had failed the test.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it

1. I'm sure he didn't know that his brother was seriously ill.

-> he couldn't possibly know that his brother was seriousy ill.

2. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.

-> Not until the refugees crossed the border did they feel safe.

3. My protests were ignored.

-> Nobody paid attention to my protests.

4. "I'd take a taxi if I were you" said Peter.

-> Peter suggested that I should take a taxi.

5. Inspite of the forecast it stayed fine.

-> Although rain had been forecast, it stayed fine.

6. He was so tired he fell asleep before the end of the film.

-> He was too tired to stay awake until the end of the film.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it

1. I'm sure he didn't know that his brother was seriously ill.

-> he couldn't possibly..................know that his brother was seriousy ill...........................................

2. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.

-> Not until.....................they had crossed theborder , did they continue to feel unsafe......................................................

3. My protests were ignored.

-> Nobody....paid attention to my protests.........................

4. "I'd take a taxi if I were you" said Peter.

-> Peter suggested..........taking a taxi..........................................

5. Inspite of the forecast it stayed fine.

-> Although rain....had been forecast, it stayed fine....................................

6. He was so tired he fell asleep before the end of the film.

-> He was too......too tired to stay awake before the end of the film..............................