1. Does it take most of Nam's free time to play computer games? (S spend time Ving = It takes S time to V)
2. If you work hard, you won't fail the exam (câu đk loại 1: If S V, S will V)
3. No matter how long you use, it won't wear out (No matter how adj S + V: Dù có như thế nào..)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words
33. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
=> My boyfriend loses……………………………………………………………………………………
34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter…….. ………………………………………………………………………………………
35. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.
=> Get…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
36. How have you been getting on with your enquiries?
=> How much……………………………………………………………………………………………..
rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one beginning with the given words
1. walk quickly or we will be late
unless...............................................
if............................................
2. it rained so heavily, so we canceled the pinic
because......................................
3. i decided to accepe the job althought the salary was low
in spite of..........................................
4. althought he há a pleasant manner. he í a bad doctor
despite............................
5. she kept on studying despite the noise
even thought.................
6. in soite of agood performance, she lost the match
althought..................................
EXERCISE3 : Rewrite the following sentences, using Tag – question:
1. Have You read this article on the website? …………………………………………………
2. Didn’t she use to wear a long dress? …………………………………………………………
3. Doesn’t Tom like playing computer games? ………………………………………………………
4. Was a daily newspaper published in Germany in 1550 ……………………………………………
5. Does Trung like watching sports? …………………………………………………………………
6. Hasn’t SHE been to Singapore before ……………………………………………………………
7. Am I late? ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Did you get good grade last semester? ……………………………………………………………
9. Can you turn on the television for me? ……………………………………………………………
10. Is Mr. McGuiness from Ireland? ……………………………………………………………
11. Are You John ? …………………………………………………………………………
12. Did she go to the library yesterday? …………………………………………..……………………
13. Isn't the car in the garage? …………………………………………………………………………
14. Didn't he recognize me? ……………………………………….…………………………………
15. Do cars pollute the environment? ……………..……………………………………………………
16. Has Mr. Pritchard been to Scotland recently? ……………………………………………………
1.How long does it take you to ride to shool evey day ?
-] How long does you spend............
2.In spite of the teacher's careful explanation , we couldn't understand the lesson
-] Even though..................
3.My nephew began playing the guitar when he was in grade 4
-] My nephew has.........
4.They rarely sent us betters when they were living in the USA
-] Rarely............
5.Peter couldn't answer those two difficult questions
-] Those two queations...........
6.Reading scientific books is one of my interests
-] I'm intersted..............
I. Rewrite the sentences below so that it has a similar meaning to the first, beginning with the words given
1. I find his hardwriting very hard to read.
-> I have.............................
2. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work
-> No sooner....................
3. " If I were you, I wouldn"t accept his marriage proposal", said Nam to Lan
-> Nam................
4. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window
-> Try.........................
5. Please don't ask me that question
-> I'd rather..........
II. Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the given word. Do not change the given word
1. The fridge is completely empty (LEFT)
->
2. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired. (WORTH)
->
3. Frank never pays any attention to my advice (NOTICE)
->
4. John only understood very little of what the teacher said ( HARDLY)
->
5. Her ability to run a company really impresses me (IMPRESSED)
->
Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences
1. I have no idea when I should take that English test ( to )
- I
2. What time did you get out of bed this morning ? ( up )
- When
3. Who have to try harder so that our handi can stay equal with theirs ( keep up with )
- We
4. " Would you like to go camping with us next weekend ? " said Minh to Phong ( invited )
- Minh
Read the text and decide T (true)/ F (false) for each statement.
Find native English speakers In certain areas it’s the hardest thing to do, but it’s the best use of your time. Talking to actual native speakers is the most effective way to improve your English skills, speaking or otherwise. So whether you have to Skype them, call them, or beg them to speak to you, do so. Your progress will be faster this way than any other.
Listen to the music of English No, not English music, the music of English - its lilt, its prosody, the sing-songy-ness of it. The intonation. Even if you speak perfect English technically, if you speak it like a robot you’re not speaking it the way it’s meant to be spoken.
Slow down Above all, if you want to be understood, slow down. The more clearly you speak, the better chance your listener has of understanding you. It’s tempting to get nervous and want to speed up to get it all over with, but you can’t do that! Clarity is key - for some native English speakers, too!
Record yourself Though we hear ourselves all the time, we really don’t know quite what we sound like. So record yourself! What are the weak and strong points you hear in your speech? And then you can concentrate on what you need to work on.
Speak English at home This is the biggest, easiest mistake to make. You go about your day, you’re on the job working partly in English, you go to your English class, and then you go home and revert back to your native tongue. While you may be making slow improvements, you’ll never get past that dreaded lingual plateau. Make a point to speak it at home, too. Have only English at the dinner table. Stick to English TV at home. Make it as 24/7 as possible.
Talking to actual native speakers is the least effective way to improve your English skills
A. True
B. False
* Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.
1. It is no use arguing; I’ve made up my mind. (point)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll fail her entrance exam. (unless)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My son was ill. I had to take a day off to look after him. (so……that)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Phong didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Jane is quite warm and friendly. Her sister is quite warm and friendly. (Both)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
1. Remember to take care of this tree or it will die
-> If......................................................................
2. With his hard work , he can improve his pronunciation quickly
-> If he...............................................................
3. You'll drink coffee late at night and you can't sleep
-> If you..................................................
4. Recycle and we will save natural resources
-> If..............................................................
5. Putting garbage into the bins is one answer to minimize pollution
-> If...............................................................................
6. Come here on time or you will not meet her
-> If...............................................................
