CHUYÊN ĐỀ THÌ - TENSES IN ENGLISH

EXERCISE: Rewrite the following sentences with the words given:

WHEN + DID + S + V1?

HOW LONG + HAVE + S + V3?

HOW LONG IS IT + SINCE + S + V2/ED?

1. How long has he worked in the garden?

 When .......................................................................................................................................?
 How long is it since……………………………………………………………………………….?
2. How long have you bought this car?
When did..................................................................................................................................?
How long is it since………………………………………………………………………………?
3. How long have you learnt French?
When……………………………………………………………………………………………?
How long is it since……………………………………………………………………………….?
4. When did you start to listen to classical music?
How long ..................................................................................................................................?
5.When did you study English?
How long have ..................................................................................................................................?

TEST B. (LƯU Ý: FOR< -------> AGO

SINCE -> WHEN (S+V) / IN(NĂM)

1.My father started to give up smoking last year.

My father has......................................................................................................
2. They began building this house 2 months ago
They have .......................................................................................................................................
3. My father started to work in this factory last week
My father has ..............................................................................................................
4.She started driving 1 month ago.
She has…………………………………………………………………
5.We began eating when it started to rain.
 We have……………………………………………………….
3. They started playing tennis in 2003.
 They have………………………………………………………………………………
 ĐỔI NGƯỢC LẠI

Start/begin + TO -V/VING

1. They have worked in that factory for five years.

They began …………………………………………………………………..
2. We have learnt English for four years.
We started...........................................................................................................
3.They have worked in that factory since 2001.
They started........................................................................................................
4. He has lived in Ha Noi since he was 12.
He started..........................................................................................................

ĐÃ BAO LÂU KỂ TỪ - IT’S (THỜI GIAN) SINCE + S LAST+ V2/ED

1. Xác định được dạng đề - Và cấu Trúc ĐÃ BAO LÂU KỂ TỪ

2. Xác định được thời gian
3. Biết được V1, V2,V3 của động từ

1.I haven’t watched that film since Monday.

 It is …………………………………….……………………………………………………
2.We haven’t met him for a long time
 It is …………………………………………………………………………………………
3.She hasn’t gone out with him for nearly two years.
 It’s nearly two years since……………………………………………………………………
4.I haven’t come to see her for 2 years
 It’s………………………………………………………………..
5.I haven’t heard from her for nearly 10 years
 It’s…………………………………………………………………..
6.I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for ages.
 It’s ages…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7.He hasn’t been able to see them for over a year.
 It’s……………………………………………………………………
 CHƯA BAO GIỜ TRƯỚC ĐÂY -> ĐÂY LÀ LẦN ĐẦU TIÊN

Has/ have + Not/never + V3/ed ... + before

= This is the first time + S + have/has + V3/ed

My father hasn’t taken me to the countryside before

This is the first time My father HAS TAKEN me to the countryside.

1. I have never eaten the dog meat before.

This is the first time………………………………………………………………
2. Mary hasn’t come here before.
This is the first time……………………………………………………………
3. My father hasn’t taken me to the countryside before.
This is the first time……………………………………………………………
4. He hasn’t failed the exam before.
This is the first time………………………………………………………………
5. The teacher has never been angry like that before.
This is the first time………………………………………………………………
6. He hasn’t watched that film before.
This is the first time…………………………………………………………………
7. Peter hasn’t used that laptop before.
This is the first time………………………………………………………………
8. Her brothers haven’t gone abroad before.
This is the first time……………………………………………………………

ĐỔI NGƯỢC LẠI: ĐÂY LÀ ĐẦU ĐẦU TIÊN -> CHƯA BAO GIỜ TRƯỚC ĐÂY

1. This is the first time he has gone abroad.

 He hasn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. This is the first time I have had such a delicious meal
 I haven’t…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. This is the first time I have had such a delicious meal
 I haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………
4. This is the first time I have watched this film
 I haven’t……………………………………………………………………………
5. This is the first time she has used this computer.
 She hasn’t……………………………………………………………………………………..
LẦN CUỐI CÙNG................LÀ

The last time + S + V2/ed ......... + was (thời gian) + in/ ago

DỊCH NHỮNG CÂU SAU

1.The last time we visited Kuala Lumpur was 3 years ago.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.The last time I went here was 2 days ago.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3.The last time she stayed with her parents was 10 months ago.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.The last time they attended my class was in 1990.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The last time I watched this film was 3 days ago.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. The last time I wrote to her was in 2018
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. The last time Sam worked in that company was one month ago.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. The last time she ate this food was in 1990
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
BIẾN ĐỔI HAVEN’T/ HASN’T -> THE LAST TIME

1. I haven’t come here for 3 months

The last time…………………………………………………………………………
2. She hasn’t watched the film since 1990.
 The last time…………………………………………………………………………
3. They haven’t eaten this food for 2 days.
 The last time……………………………………………………………………
4. He hasn’t visited Dong Nai since 2000.

The last time……………………………………………………………………………………

CHUYỂN NGƯỢC LẠI

1.The last time we visited Kuala Lumpur was 3 years ago.

 We haven’t ..............................................................................................................
2.The last time I went here was 2 days ago.
I haven’t ............................................................................................................
3.The last time she stayed with her parents was 10 months ago.
She hasn’t ..............................................................................................................
4.The last time they attended my class was in 1990
They haven’t……………………………………………………………………..
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM TỔNG HỢP

1.Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.

 Minh hasn’t …………………………………………………………………………..
2. The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago
She hasn’t……………………………………………………….
3.He learnt English when he was 18
 He has ..............................................................................................................?
4. My father stopped smoking two years ago.
My father hasn’t …………………………………………………………
5. I saw her 10 years ago.
I haven't...............................................................................................................
6.I haven't met her for a long time.
I didn't...............................................................................................................
7. I haven’t seen him for 8 days.
The last ………………………………………………………………………
 USED TO

Đã Từng: Used to + V1

Quen với: Be used to + Ving/ Noun

Trở nên quen với: Get used to + Ving/ Noun

VIẾT LẠI CÂU DÙNG USED TO

1.When i was a child, I played football very well

I used …………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.Mr Bean always drunk so much
 Mr Bean used ………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3.I smoked a lot when i was young
I used…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.As a boy, my father often rode a bike to the countryside.
My father used ………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5.My father often took me to the city when I was a child
 My father used…………………………......………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. He would go hunting when he was in Africa.
 He used …………………………………………………….………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
7.John stopped smoking
John used……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8.My cousin often visited me when he lived in Hanoi.
My cousin used
…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

No longer: Không còn = Used to: Đã từng

1. Her brother no longer smokes cigarettes.
Her brother used ___________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My father no longer rides to countryside.
My father used ___________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Linda is no longer late in class.
Linda used____________________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Mr Tien no longer plays games overnight.
Mr Tien used_______________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Mary no longer stays up late every night.
Mary used___________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. I no longer play guitar well.

I used___________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. He no longer takes part in the sport club.

He used ___________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays.
There used ___________________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. My house had some trees, but none can be found now.

 There used ___________________________________________
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

KHÔNG …..NHƯ TỪNG…….-> ĐÃ TỪNG

 1. She can’t dance as well as she used to
She used______________________________________
2.She can’t sing as well as she used to
She used______________________________________
3. He can’t play the guitar as well as he used to
He used______________________________________

KHÔNG QUEN VIỆC GÌ…..

Feel/seem strange to S.O: Làm cái gì đó dường như lạ cho ai đó

Don’t normally/usually: Không thường làm gì

 S + Be not used to + Ving Ai đó KHÔNG QUEN khi làm gì

Lỗi hay sai:

 Viết lại cụm feels/seem……
 Không đổi to V thành Ving -> sai

1. Driving on the left seems strange to me

I’m not used____________________________________________________________
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Eating without spoon feels strange to her
She is not used___________________________________________________________
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Speaking English seems strange to me

I’m not used_____________________________________________________________
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. To do this work seem strange to her
 She is not used___________________________________________________________
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I don’t normally have coffe for breakfast.
I am not used ________________________________________________

CHUYỂN ĐỔI CẤU TRÚC IT’S ADJ -TO-V

1. Going to the beach is interesting
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Getting to the village is interesting

It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Doing this homework is so difficult
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. To do the English test is very easy
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Learning the long poem is not easy
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. To travel cross a paddy field is interesting
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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7. To lift the heavy table is so tired
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Reading this book is so boring
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Finding accommodation in Da Lat at busy time is difficult.

It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Walking in the mountain is good for your health.

It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Reading Sherlock Holmes stories is exciting.
It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Living in the city is more expensive that living in the country.
 It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. Watching TV all day isn’t interesting.
 It’s.......................................................................................................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

BIẾN ĐỔI NGƯỢC LẠI

1. It’s so nice to sit in the sun

Living………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. It’s difficult so learn a foreign language at our age.
Learning …………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. It’s interesting to watch the film “Cua Lạ i Vợ Bầ u”
Watching ………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It’s boring to stay at home all day.
Staying………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It’s not easy to learn by heart Kieu story.
Learning…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. It’s easy to do this homework.

Doing ………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. It’s noisy to live in the city.
Living ………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. It’s interesting to go boating in the summer.
 Going boating ……………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
CHUYỂN ĐỔI QUA LẠI GIỮA TAKES - SPEND

I spend 3 hours doing my homework.

It takes me 3 hours to do my homework .
S (I, he, she, they, we/ Lan) + Spend/spent) + Thời gian + Ving
It takes/took (me/him/her/them/us Lan) + Thời gian + TO-V

B1: XỬ LÝ CHỦ TỪ - B2: XỬ LÝ VERB

I spend It takes me
I spent It took me
He spends It takes him
He spent It took him
She spends It takes her
She spent It took her
They spend It takes them
They spent It took them
We spend It takes us
We spent It took us

Lan spends It takes Lan

Lan spent It took Lan

TAKES /TOOK -> SPEND/SPENT

1. It takes me 15 minutes to go to school by bike.

 I spend.........................................................................................................................
2. It takes him a year to study English
 He spends .........................................................................................................................
3. It takes her 2 hours to type this document.
 She spends.........................................................................................................................
4. It takes us five hours to get to Nha Trang.
 We spend .........................................................................................................................
5. It takes me about two hours each day to do my homework.
 I spend .............................................................................................................
6. It took me 15 minutes to go to school by bike.
 I spent.........................................................................................................................
7. It took him a year to study English
 He spent ........................................................................................................................
8. It took her 2 hours to type this document.
She spent.........................................................................................................................
9. It took us five hours to get to Nha Trang.
We spent .........................................................................................................................
10. It took me about two hours each day to do my homework.
  I spent .............................................................................................................

SPEND/ SPENT -> TAKES/TOOK

1. We spend 2 hours watering the flowers.

It takes .........................................................................................................................

2.We spend 5 hours getting to London.

 It takes .........................................................................................................................

3.She spends two hours a day practicing English.

 It takes .........................................................................................................................

4. The boy spends 3 hours a day learning the English lesson.

 It takes ........................................................................................................................................

5. I usually have to spend 2 hours finishing my homework.

It usualy takes .................................................................................................

6. We spend five hours getting to London.

 It takes .........................................................................................................................