195. The weather was so bad that we couldn’t go sailing.
 The weather wasn’t _______________________________________________________
196. The plane took off before we arrived at the airport.
 By the time _____________________________________________________________

197. I don’t live in a big city, so I can’t go to the cinema very often.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
198. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
 In spite of ______________________________________________________________
199. Jeanie is the tallest girl in her class.
 No one _________________________________________________________________
200. You didn’t plan things at the start, so we are in this mess now.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
201. My father bought a car with a sun roof.
 The car ________________________________________________________________
202. It’s said that English people are quiet and severed.
 English people ___________________________________________________________
203. Fiona had to get on the plane though she was afraid of flying.
 Despite ________________________________________________________________
204. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners because they have a keen sense of smell.
 Because of ______________________________________________________________
205. He was very old, but he walked ten miles everyday.
 Despite ________________________________________________________________

Dịch bài này và nhớ không dùng Google dịch:

I really love my neighborhood. It is a quiet, safe place with great
neighbors. In short, my neighborhood is nice to live in.My neighborhood is quiet. Even though it has the regular amoun of noise of any place, there are many peaceful moment.For example, after most people have gone to work, you can hardly hear any noise. Of course, when the kids get home, there is more noise; but, it is relatively quiet all day in my neighborhood. Also, I feel safe in my neighborhood. The police drive around it everyday and the kids play outside with no problems. Since there is not much traffic, we don’t worry too much about cars Furthermore, I can walk around my neighborhood without being afraid of someone hurting me. All in all, my neighborhood is secure. My neighbors are really good people. They watch out for each other and this makes where I live extra nice. If anyone has a problem with their car or even something in their house, a neighbor is usually there to help. One day, I couldn't start my car, and my neighbor asked what was wrong. I explained that my car wouldn’t start, and he got my car going again. This is just one of the many examples of how my neighbors are the best people I know. In conclusion, my neighborhood is a great place to live. There isn’t a lot of noise, it is secure, and most of all, the neighbors are helpful. There is no place like home and that is my neighborhood.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. those

B. them

C. they

D. ones

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. reproach

B. reprimand

C. command

D. blame

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. confess

B. admit

C. accept

D. agree

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. ruder

B. older

C. wiser

D. smarter

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  Many Americans believe that manners have gotten worse and official figures confirm this. In a recent survey, nearly 70% said that people are (23) _____________ than they were 20 or 30 years ago. This is true of both large and small towns, although 74% of (24) _____________  living in cities said that people have become ruder, compared with 67% in rural areas. However, few people believe that they have bad manners themselves! For example, only 8% in the questionnaire (25) _____________  they have ever used their cell phones in public in a loud or annoying way. Many people (26) new technology for our changing manners. Computers, MP3 players, and cell phones take us away from face-to-face contact, as well as being very annoying in public places. “All of these things result in a world with more stress, more chances for people to be rude to each other,” said Peter Post, an instructor on business manners.

  But what can we do about it? Some people would like to see a rail car (27) _____________ for cell phone users so that the rest of us can travel in peace and quiet. In fact, one train company, Amtrak, has banned cell phones in one car of some trains, which is called a “Quiet Car”.

A. founded

B. prepared

C.reserved

D. suited

11. The teenagers aren’t buying that model these days.

A. That model isn’t being bought by the teenagers these days.

B. That model isn’t bought these days by the teenagers.

C. On these days that model isn’t being bought due to the teenagers.

D. Because of that model isn’t being bought these days by the teenagers

12. People say that he is the most experienced teacher of English.

A. He is said to be the most experienced teacher of English.

B. He is said the most experienced teacher of English.

C. He said the teacher of English is most experienced.

D. That he is the most experienced teacher of English is said by people.

13. People believe that he is a good teacher.

A. It is believed that he was a good teacher. B. He is believed to be a good teacher.

C. They were really believed he is a good teacher. D. He is believed to have been a good teacher.

14. It is thought that he has died a natural death.

A. He is thought to have died a natural death. B. He is thought to be dying a natural death.

C. He is thought to have been dying a natural death. D. He is thought to die a natural death.

15. The coach said, “It’s time for you to go home, boys!”

A. The coach told the boys that it was time for you to go home.

B. The coach tells the boys that it was time for them to go home.

C. The coach told the boys that it is time for them to go home.

D. The coach told the boys that it was time for them to go home.

16.“Why don’t you go with me?” she asked me.

A. He asked me why I don’t go with him. B. He asked me why didn’t I go with him.

C. He asked me why I didn’t go with him. D. He asked me why he didn’t go with me.

17. Why don’t we recycle bottles and cans?

A. We must recycle bottles and cans, mustn’t we? B. What do we recycle bottles and cans for?

C. Shall we recycle bottles and cans? D. How can we recycle bottles and cans?

18. “Why don’t you use the new car, Mr Son?” said Nam.

A. Nam made Mr Son to use the new car. B. Nam asked Mr Son not to use the new car.

C. Nam suggested that Mr Son use the new car. D. Nam suggested that Mr Son uses the new car.

19“Why don’t you use the new car, Mr. Son?” said Nam

A. Nam made Mr. Son to use the new car. B. Nam asked Mr. Son not to use the new car.

C. Nam suggested that Mr. Son use the new car. D. Nam suggested that Mr. Son uses the new car.

20.“You should not lend Susan any more money, Linda” said Nancy.

A. Nancy advised Susan not to borrow any more money from Linda.

B. Nancy advised Linda not to lend Susan any more money.

C. Linda advised Susan not to lend Linda any more money.

D. Nancy advised Linda to lend Susan some more money.

Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.

1 . Tim is better at English than Susan.

-> Susan isn't........................

2 . We spent five hours getting to London.

-> It took.................................

3 . Listening to music gives him pleasure.

->He enjoys ...........................

4. She is more beautiful than her younger sister.

-> Her ......................................

5 . They began studying English in 2004.

-> They .....................................

6 . You ought to go to school now .

-> It's time ..................................

7. My father wors as a teacher at a high school.

-> My ..........................................

8. We can't afford to buy the car.

-> The car is ................................

9. People say that he beats his wife.

->  He said is to ...............................

10. She bought that house in 1990.

-> She has .......................................