I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. She didn’t like literature and her sister didn’t either.
Neither _____ _____________________________________________________________
2. I’ve never done such a difficult test.
It _______________________________________________________________________
3. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.
If _______________________________________________________________________
4. The weather was so beautiful that we went swimming.
It was ____________________________________________________________________
5. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
I really wish _______________________________________________________________
1. She didn’t like literature and her sister didn’t either.
Neither _____ _____________________she nor her sister likes literature________________________________________
2. I’ve never done such a difficult test.
It __________ is the first time i have done such a difficult test._____________________________________________________________
3. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.
If _______________________ my children hadn't wanted a pet, I wouldn't have bought that dog________________________________________________
4. The weather was so beautiful that we went swimming.
It was ________________ such a beautiful weather that we went swimming.____________________________________________________
5. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
I really wish __________________I had invited her to the party._____________________________________________
V. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. He will certainly succeed
=> He is
2. It is probably that he will never come back
=>In...........
3. The teacher made her students work hard for the exam
=>The students.....................
4. He is likely to arrive late again
=> He will................
5. We'll have to leave immediately at the end of the film
=> The moment................
6. It is said that the robber was caught while climbing up a fence
=>The moment.......................
7. They say that the computer is playing an important part in modern life
=> The computer.......................
8. Tim plans on seeing the doctor later about his bad back
=> Tim is.......................
9. I might call Sarah to see if she wants to go out
=>I think I...................
10. I'm not very confident of passing my driving test
=>I don't............................
11. Maria eats very little so as not to put on weight
=> Maria eats very little because...........................
12. The waitress brought him a big steak
=>A..............................................
1. He is certain to succeed.
2. In all probability he will never come back.
3. The students were made to work hard for the exam by the teacher.
4. He will probably arrive late again.
5. The moment the film ends, we'll have to leave.
6. The moment is said to have been caught while climbing up a fence.
7. The computer is said to be playing an important part in modern life.
8. Tim is is going to see the doctor later about his bad back.
9. I think I will call Sarah to see if she wants to go out.
10. I don't think I will pass my driving test/ expect to pass my driving test.
11. Maria eats very little because she wants to lose weight.
12. A big steak was broght to him by the waitress.
XII.Sentence transformation: (20 points)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before or using the given words.
1. I haven't decided yet whether to move or not
I haven't made………………………………………………………………
2. Although he wasn't experienced, he got the job.
Despite his……………………………………………………………………
3. Both my brother and I are too young to drive
Neither my brother…………………………………………………………
4. There is usually plenty of sunshine in the Southern countries
It's…………………………………………………………………………..
5. This is my second visit to Vietnam
This is ……………………………………………………………………….
6. I'm on the tenth page of the letter I'm writing
So far I………………………………………………………………..………
7. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
John congratulated…………………………………………………………..
8. He left without saying a single word, which was very impolite
It was ………………………………………………………………………..
9. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
What I should ……………………………………………………………….
10. 1. The only way to solve the problem is his help.
But for…………………………………………………………………………
1. I haven't decided yet whether to move or not
I haven't made…up my mind whether to move or not……………………………………………………………
2. Although he wasn't experienced, he got the job.
Despite his……inexperience, he got the job.………………………………………………………………
3. Both my brother and I are too young to drive
Neither my brother…nor I am old enough to drive………………………………………………………
4. There is usually plenty of sunshine in the Southern countries
It's………is usually sunny in the Southern countries …………………………………………………………………..
5. This is my second visit to Vietnam
This is ……the second time I have visited VN………………………………………………………………….
6. I'm on the tenth page of the letter I'm writing
So far I………have written 10 pages of the letter………………………………………………………..………
7. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
John congratulated……his girlfriend on having cook the best food in the world……………………………………………………..
8. He left without saying a single word, which was very impolite
It was ………so impolite of him to leave without saying a single word ………………………………………………………………..
9. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
What I should ……like is someone take me out to dinner.………………………………………………………….
10. 1. The only way to solve the problem is his help.
But for……his help, the problem couldn't have been solved……………………………………………………………………
Exercise 4 (NC): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. The cashier was made to hand over the money.
The robbers…………………………………………………………………………...
2. “I hate to be criticised by non-professionals,” the film star said.
The film star objected…………………………………………………………………
3. Someoen stole Jeff’s car two days ago.
Jeff …………………………………………………………………………………...
4. We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: it was being painted.
We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: she………………………………………………........
5. We expect the company will become profitable in the coming years.
Thecompany ………………………………………………………………………....
6. The police believe that nobody was hurt in the accident.
Nobody ………………………………………………………………………………
7. It is common knowledge that Joe has been in prison several times.
Joe is known …………………………………………………………………………
8. People saw that man rush out of the bank after the robbery.
That man …...………………………………………………………………………...
9. A lot of lies were told to me by the secretary.
The secretary …………………………………………………………………………
1. The cashier was made to hand over the money.
The robbers……BẠN XEM LẠI ĐỀ……………………………………………………………………...
2. “I hate to be criticised by non-professionals,” the film star said.
The film star objected…………to being criticised by non-professionals………………………………………………………
3. Someoen stole Jeff’s car two days ago.
Jeff …had his car stolen two days ago(THAM KHẢO C3)…………………………………………………………………………...
4. We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: it was being painted.
We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: she………was painting her flat………………………………………........
5. We expect the company will become profitable in the coming years.
The company ……is expected to become profitable in the coming years…………………………………………………………………....
6. The police believe that nobody was hurt in the accident.
Nobody ………is believed to have been hurt in the accident ………………………………………………………………………
7. It is common knowledge that Joe has been in prison several times.
Joe is known …………to have been in prison several times………………………………………………………………
8. People saw that man rush->rushed(chỗ này dùng QKĐ sẽ hợp hơn) out of the bank after the robbery.
That man …...…was seen to have been rushed out of the bank after the robbery……………………………………………………………………...
9. A lot of lies were told to me by the secretary.
The secretary ……told me a lot of lies……………………………………………………………………
1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. “Why hasn’t Peter phoned? she wondered.
She wondered____________________________________________________________
2. I’m only interested in why he did it.
The only thing____________________________________________________________
3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.
The police prevented him___________________________________________________
4. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.
She is having_____________________________________________________________
5. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?
Is this___________________________________________________________________
6. John began playing the piano ten years ago.
John has_________________________________________________________________
7. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
It will be_________________________________________________________________
8. She needs to study harder.
She doesn’t______________________________________________________________
9. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.___________________________________
The car_________________________________________________________________
10. My mother made these curtains.
These curtains____________________________________________________________
1. “Why hasn’t Peter phoned? she wondered.
She wondered why Peter hadn't phoned
2. I’m only interested in why he did it.
The only thing I'm interested in is why he did it
3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.
The police prevented him from escaping
4. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.
She is having a new outfit made by her dressmaker
5. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?
Is this the best hotel you could find
6. John began playing the piano ten years ago.
John has played the piano for 10 years
7. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
It will be impossible for them to come on Sunday
8. She needs to study harder.
She doesn’t study hard enough
9. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car cost a few hundred pounds
10. My mother made these curtains.
These curtains were made by my mother
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.
She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…
2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................
3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.
The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................
4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.
I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.
I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................
Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)
1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)
We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.
2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)
My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.
3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)
It ........................................................................................to register for the new course.
4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)
My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.
5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)
The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.
6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)
A teacher .............................................................................................students.
7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)
I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.
8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.
9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race (prevented)
Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.
10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)
Gerald........................................................................................................vote.
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.
She ……………… goes to university to get a better job. …………………………………………………………...............................................…....…
2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan ........................, whose secretary resigned 2 weeks ago, has had to do all his typing. ..................................................................................................................................
3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.
The manager threatened ....................not to select Brian for the team if he trains harder.......................................................................................................
4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.
I have ...................not gone to Canada since January 1994. ........................................................................................................................................................
5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.
I prefer doing he homework than going out in the rain. ............................................................................................................................................................................
Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)
1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)
We were unable........to find solution to.................................................................................. the problem.
2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)
My brother regrets not..........being able to sing..................................................................................well.
3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)
It .....isnt necessary for Jane...................................................................................to register for the new course.
4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)
My father learnt to swim...........at the age of......................................................................sixty.
5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)
The food .............was too spicy for ...............................................................................Joan to eat.
6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)
A teacher ..is responsible for ...........................................................................................students.
7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)
I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.
8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It………is impossible to …………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.
9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race (prevented)
Jo’s training accident……prevented her from taking………………………………..…..........……part in the race.
10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)
Gerald.......is not old enough to.................................................................................................vote.
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are tired.
The more ………………………………………………………………..……….…………………….
2. I was strongly determined to take my stdy seriously next semester.
I had………………………………………………………..……….……………………...
3. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours.
It ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. " You are cheating", said Carol to June.
Carol accused ……………………………………………………………………............
5. Thank to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man.
Had ……………………………………………………………………….…………...………
1. It is hard to concentrate on your study when you are tired.
The more ………………tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate on your study ………………………………………………..……….…………………….
2. I was strongly determined to take my stdy seriously next semester.
I had……a strong determination to take my study seriously next semester. …………………………………………………..……….……………………...
3. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours.
It ……………was such bad traffic that the journey took six hours. ………………………………………………………………………………
4. " You are cheating", said Carol to June.
Carol accused ……June of being cheating………………………………………………………………............
5. Thank to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man.
Had ………it nỏ been for the success of his first album, he wouldn't be a wealthy man now ……………………………………………………………….…………...………
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.
She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…
2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................
3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.
The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................
4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.
I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.
I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................
Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)
1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)
We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.
2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)
My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.
3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)
It ........................................................................................to register for the new course.
4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)
My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.
5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)
The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.
6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)
A teacher .............................................................................................students.
7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)
I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.
8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.
9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race (prevented)
Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.
10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)
Gerald........................................................................................................vote.
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)
1. People said that he could swim across the river.
→ He was said_________________________________________________________.
2. Someone serviced his car last week.
→ He ________________________________________________________________.
3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.
→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.
4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.
→ The people_________________________________________________________.
5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.
→ There is no_________________________________________________________.
6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.
→ If_________________________________________________________________.
7. He was punished because he behaved badly.
→ Because of __________________________________________________________.
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .
9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.
→ It was _____________________________________________________________.
10. “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.
→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.
