Rewrite the following sentences using the words given:

1.Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early

->Had_ it not been for his father's early retirement, Richard wouldn't have taken over the family business.

2.We would always take great care when flying at night.(Wits)

->We always___take our wits about us when flying at night

10.The _____

Đáp án C

Dịch nghĩa. Nếu bố anh ta không nghỉ hưu sớm thì Peter đã không kế nhiệm chuyện kinh doanh của gia đình.

A. Bố của anh ta nghỉ hưu sớm, nhưng Peter vẫn điều hành doanh nghiệp của gia đình.

B. Bố của Peter không muốn anh ấy tiếp quản chuyện kinh doanh của gia đình dù ông ý đã nghỉ hưu.

C. Peter chỉ tiếp quản công việc kinh doanh của gia đình vì lí do bố anh ấy quyết định nghỉ hưu sớm.

D. Peter đã không tiếp quản việc kinh doanh của gia đình vì bố anh ấy không nghỉ hưu.

1) Don't blame me if the washing machine is out of order

--> It's not my fault that the washing machine is out of order.

2) They have decided to cancel the match

---> It has been decided to cancel the match.

3)My boss works better when he's pressed for time

--> The less time my boss has, the better he works.

4) I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English

-->What impressed me was her excellent command of English.

5)Richard only took over the family business because his father to retire early

--> But for his father's early retirement, Richard wouldn't have taken over the family business.

6)My protests were ignored

--> Nobody took any notice of my protests.

Đáp án là C. But for = if not, câu đã cho là câu điều kiện loại III => câu thực tế sẽ chia ở thì quá khứ đơn giản, và từ phủ định => khẳng định

Câu gốc: Nếu không vì bố nghỉ hưu sớm, Peter đã không đảm nhiệm nghề kinh doanh của gia đình.

Đáp án C. Peter chỉ đảm nhiệm nghề kinh doanh của gia đình bởi vì bố anh ta quyết định nghỉ hưu sớm.

1. But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business.

2. Mrs Wilson sends her apologises for not having attended/ attending the meeting yesterday morning.

3. Our house has been (up) for sale for well over six months.

4. Refusal to give a breath sample (to the police) could led to your arrest.

5. Ever since (he had) his accident, Philip has been unable to make decision.

6. The permit is not valid after (the end of) this month.

7. To the best of my knowledge, there’s no reason for James to be so unhappy.

8. The house had the roof blown off by/ in/ during/ because of the hurricane.

9. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.

10. The operation left Simon feel weaker than he (had) expected.

Richard has invited Ann to his study group tonight, but she has refused. What would Richard be most likely to say in response to Ann’s refusal?

Ann: “I’m afraid I can’t go tonight. I’m just not in the mood for it!”

Richard: “____________________!”

A. Off you go B. You are out C. Suit yourself D. Good for you

Choose the sentences which is closet in meaning to the sentence above.

1. I haven't been to a concert for over a year.

A. The last time I went to a concert was over a year ago.

B. The last time I went to a concert for over a year ago.

C. The last time I have been to a concert was over a year ago.

D. I haven't been to a concert for over a year ago.

2. Mr Pike hasn't visited his hometown since 2015.

A. Mr Pike last visited his hometown since 2015.

B. Mr Pike visited his hometown in 2015.

C. Mr Pike hasn't visited his hometown in 2015.

D. Mr Pike last visited his hometown in 2015.

3. Jane has canceled the appointment because it rained heavily.

A. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavily rain.

B. Jane has canceled the appointment because od the heavy rain.

C. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavy rained.

D. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavily rained.

4. We decided to leave early because of the boring party.

A. We decided to leave early because of the party was boring.

B. We decided to leave early because of the party was boring.

C. We decided to leave early because the party was boring.

D. We decided to leave early because the party boring.

5. It's nearly 10 years since my father last saw his brother.

A. My father saw his brother for nearly 10 years.

B. My father saw his brother since nearly 10 years.

C. My father hasn't seen his brother since nearly 10 years.

D. My father hasn't seen his brother for nearly 10 years.

1. A.The last time I went to a concert was over a year ago.

2. D. Mr Pike last visited his hometown in 2015.

3. B. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavy rain.

4. C. We decided to leave early because the party was boring.

5. D. My father hasn't seen his brother for nearly 10 years.

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1. A

2. D

3. B

4. C

5. D

CHÚC CẬU HỌC TỐT

Richard Slade (0. be) … is … a businessman. He (1. live) …………lives…………in Corydon, and (2. run) …………runs…………a fashion retail business. Usually, he (3. leave) ……leaves……………… for work at about 3.30 am, and (4. take) …………takes………… the train to central London. This week, he (5. visit) ……………is visiting……… an important clothing manufacturer in Rome. They are talking about a new line of menswear for the summer season. Richard’s business (6. grow) ……is growing……………… fast at the moment, and it (7. become) …………is becoming…………very successful. Richard (8. work) …………is working………… very long hours this month, but he always (9. enjoy) ………enjoys…………… his job, especially the trip abroad.

I. READING

1. Read the passage. Decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false(F). Circle T or F.

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