KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS There are some......................................................that I hadn't come to live in this city.
1 7. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead.
1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do. opportunity
If I.......................................................so, I would like to work in the media.
2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel. dreamt
She.............................................................a successful novel.
3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income. depends
This area.............................................................its income.
4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? objection
What's.............................................................Jackie to the party?
5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally. insisted
Tony............................ his complaint to the hotel manager personally.
6. He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer. addition
He's a very good footballer..............................very good tennis player.
7. Could you deliver the goods to my home? delivered
Could I.............................................................to my home?
8. Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and then she became the champion. went
Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and she..............................the champion.
9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening. rather
Mai Bình said that.............................................................out that evening.
10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it. due
The new road...................................last year but they're still building it.
2 7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money.
1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. badly
The club.................................the previous manager, so he was replaced.
2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet. mention
You've..................................................................of my new haircut yet.
3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me! fee!
I can't imagine.................................if the same thing happened to me!
4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. instructions
If...................................................................you wouldn't have got lost.
5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day. desire
I have..................................................................all day sitting on the beach.
6. I sometimes regret coming to live in this city. occasions
exchanged
I took the book back to the shop end..............................................that was better.
8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it. with
He treated..................................................., but he agreed to consider it.
9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard. take
A big cupboard would.........................................................space in this room.
10. Everyone says that Đình Hiệp is a totally honest person. reputation
Đình Hiệp.............................................................a totally honest person.
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1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay
I met her......................................................................in Paris last summer.
2. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi. called
I couldn't remember.............................................................when I got into the taxi.
3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. found
All.................................................................when she suddenly left the job.
4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me. belonged
The receptionist asked.............................................................the club.
5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. amusing
I've never read a............................................................. one before.
6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? usual
Is.........................................................stay open so late in this country?
trouble
He seldom............................................................money.
8. You're like another person I've met here recently. else
You remind.......................................................I've met here recently.
9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities? influence
Do you think that climate............................................................. people's personalities?
10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. turned
Jack's success has............................................................. person.
4
1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day. behaved
He didn't explain..........................................such a strange way that day.
2. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? live
Did the film.....................................................of it or was it disappointing?
3. It is said that these herbs are good for you. said
These herbs.............................................................good.
4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task. fact
Despite........................................................until very late, I couldn't complete the task.
5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him. threatened
She.............................................................he apologized immediately.
6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes. fault
It isn't.............................................................stupid mistakes.
7. The news was such a shock to us that we all sat there without saying a word. silence
We all sat there......................................................so shocked by the news.
8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus. better
I think.........................................................you'll miss your bus.
9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people. fair
I picked........................................................the language simply by listening to other
people.
10. Mike hates other people criticizing him. stand
Mike.........................................................other people criticize him.
5 The clients....................................................................in a first-class hotel.
1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed
She....................................................................of the events of that day.
2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment
I'll give....................................................................I have any more news.
3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant
This train.............................................................off 20 minutes ago.
4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before. touch
I couldn't.........................................................before because I'd lost his phone number.
5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it. length
We discussed........................................................but we couldn't solve it.
6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner. choice
We...................................................of the three main courses for dinner.
7. She really didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid
She was anxious..................................................him so she kept quiet.
8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements
I've...................................................... arrangements on a trip around Europe next year.
9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. favourite
This record used.............................................................mine when I was younger.
10. He seems not to care about anything. matters
He acts.............................................................to him.
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1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want
Why...........................................................................up a new hobby?
2. 'Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?' asked Mrs. Noble. seen
Mrs. Noble asked Eric...................................................her gloves anywhere.
3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that
Suzanne was.......................................................................not sleep.
4. Robert has not had a job for two years. out
Robert has........................................................................for two years.
5. 'I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not
'I will.......................................................you pay me £500 extra," said Frank.
6. The thief ran right past you so I'm sure you saw his face. must
The thief ran right past you so.......................................................his face.
7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying
8. I don't object to the council building a new road here. objection
I .............................................................the council building a new road here.
9. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. was
The author's latest novel ............................................................. stay in Majorca.
10. The newspaper offered Lynda £5000 for her story, but she refused. turned
Lynda...........................................................of £5000 from the newspaper for her story.
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1. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. rather
I .............................................................discuss this subject at the moment.
2. A neighbour is looking after the children while I'm out. care
A neighbour............................................................the children while I'm out.
3. You will have to pay at least £100 to get the camera you want. impossible
You'll find.................................................get the camera you want for less than £100.
4. Could I stay with you for the weekend? put
Could you....................................................................for the weekend?
5. It's possible that she didn't hear what I said. might
She...........................................................................what I said.
6. My boss doesn't like us to make private calls at work. approve 2. The reason she found out about it was that he told his sister. if
My boss.............................................................making private calls at work. She wouldn't have found out about it..........................................his sister.
7. I couldn't concentrate fully because of the noise outside. hard 3. Not realizing how unhappy she was, he spent very little time with her. would
The noise outside..........................................................................fully. He..................................with her if he had known how unhappy she was.
8 The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. order 4. I lost her phone number so I never saw her again. have
The thief wore gloves.............................................................any fingerprints. I would.............................................................I hadn't lost her phone number.
9 People say that Paris is a wonderful city. supposed 5. We're not living together any more because she went away to university. still
Paris.........................................................................a wonderful city. We.............................,......................if she hadn't gone away to university.
10 The workers only complain because of the unfair treatment. fairly 6. She didn't take the trouble to find out why so she doesn't understand. had
If the workers.............................................................they wouldn't complain. She..............................................................taken the trouble to find out why.
8 7. Thank you for allowing me to use your dictionary. letting
1. "Would you like to go out for a meal?" George asked Olga. felt Thanks for..............................................................dictionary.
George asked Olga................................................................out fora meal. 8. Excuse me, aren't you employed by the council? work
2. I haven't received a reply from Rachel yet. still Excuse me...................................................................the council?
Rachel............................................................................................reply. 9. You are advised not to do that again. better
3. I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. seem You..............................................................that again.
They................................................................................enjoying themselves. 10.The service given by the bank has improved recently improvements. lately
4. I looked quickly through the newspaper while I was waiting. look The bank..............................................................service.
I...........................................through the newspaper while I was waiting. 10
5. Nobody asked me for my opinion of the idea. thought 1. I started revising earlier so I could do more work. order
Nobody asked me............................................................................the idea. I started revising earlier.............................................do more work.
6. This is the best music I've ever heard. better 2. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have
I've................................................................................this. You.................................in by the examiner during the Speaking exam.
7. The train timetable has been changed. changes 3. He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go to school. so
They.................................................................................the train timetable. He invented an illness.........................................................to go to school.
8. Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation. difficult 4. I'd better do this exercise now because there might not be time later. case
Elizabeth............................................................................the situation. I'd better do this exercise now...................................................time later.
9. Paul is employed by Sony, isn't he? works 5. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had
Paul.............................................................................he? He.......................................................................to him by post.
6. He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies. turned
10. You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away. without He was offered a job but..............................................order to carry on with his studies.
You shouldn't.............................................................................your seat-belt. 7. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must
9 I ........................................................................before I take the exam.
1. I couldn't warn you because I didn't know about it myself. warned 8. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked
I could..............................................................had known about it myself. We........................................................................in Cambridge.
9. Read the instructions first in order to save time later. as There was.....................................................that we couldn't see a thing.
Read the instructions first...................................................waste time later. 6. I didn't know the office was so far from the city center. such
10. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have I didn't know the office was...............................................the city center.
You.............................................................by a member of your family. 7. Heavy rain caused the river to rise quickly. so
11 The river..............................................quickly if there hadn't been heavy rain.
1. 'Will you be quiet! She said to the children. told 8. They don't give us enough time to do a proper job. little
She................................................................................quiet. We are given.............................................................can't do a proper job.
2. "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?", the boy said. invited 9. The salary he got from that company was so low that he resigned. such
The boy.............................................................................party. That company................................................................. salary that he resigned.
3. 'Why don't you come here in the spring?', he said to them. advised 10. He lost his job because of the serious economic crisis. so
He..............................................................................in the spring. If the economic crisis............................................. he would not have lost his job.
4. 'I'll ring her tomorrow,' he said. promised 13
He...........................................,....................................the day after. 1. Keyboards like that are too small to use. big
5. 'Let's go to this bar here,' my friend said. suggested Keyboards like that...................................................................to use.
My friend..........................................................................bar there. 2. I've never seen such good graphics. ever
6. 'Honestly, I've never met him before,' she said. denied These graphics are....................................................................seen.
She...............................................................................him before. 3. I'll speak to them during our stay here. staying
7. 'Are you coming here this evening, Julia?' said Chris. asked I'll speak to them..................................................................here.
Chris.......................................................................going there that evening. 4. There will be too much data on that disk. space
8. 'Don't go too near the edge,' their father said. warned There..................................................................................on that disk.
Their father..................................................................too near the edge. 5. I'm sorry but this game isn't much fun. enjoying
9. "I don't know if I believe him or not,' said Jenny. wondered I'm sorry but............................................................................this game much.
Jenny.............................................................................believed him. 6. Nobody in the team plays as skillfully as she does. player
10. 'You took it without paying for it, didn't you?' the shopkeeper said to her. accused She is.....................................................................................in the team.
The shopkeeper...........................................................without paying for it. 7. ‘There is a slow improvement in his condition,’ say the doctors. getting
12 He.....................................................................................say the doctors.
1. It was too cold for anyone to work. so
It was............................................................................work. 8. You shouldn't go to so much trouble. need
2. It is such a boring job that people leave after a few weeks. bored There is.....................................................................go to so much trouble.
People who do that job..........................................leave after a few weeks. 9. He didn't run fast enough, did he? too
3. The afternoon was so hot that the road surface melted. such He........................................................................................he?
It........................................................................that the road surface melted. 10. I was less impressed by their performance than I'd hoped. not
4. He had too much pride to admit he had made a mistake. so Their performance was.................................................I'd hoped.
He was...............................................not admit he had made a mistake. 14
5. It was too foggy for us to see a thing. much 1. He hasn't got the intelligence to be a programmer. intelligent
 He............................................................................to be a programmer. He asked me if.............................................................as the fog closed in.
2. The team members have never been so fit before. fitter 9. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. released
The team members are...........................................................been before. The well-known gang leader ...........................................prison tomorrow
3. There is a continual rise in the number of club members this year. rising 10. It was only because of your help that I got over the experience. never
The number of club members......................................................this year. If you hadn't helped............................................got over the experience.
4. Although she was alone she still enjoyed the meal. spite 16
She still enjoyed the meal........................................................................alone. 1. In those days she usually stayed at home in the evenings. use
5. The only reason I watch this show at all is because I like the dancers. watch In those days she....................................................out in the evenings.
If I didn't like the dancers in this show, I.........................................at all. 2. There are too many people for so few resources. enough
6. Players are allowed to pick up the ball but they must not run with it. provided There are.....................................................................................many people.
Players are allowed to pick up the ball.................................................run with it. 3. They carried on climbing despite such heavy snow. although
7. I bet your brother's still watching television. must They carried on climbing.....................................................................heavily.
You brother.............................................................................television. 4. They only sign agreements because they don't have to stick to them. if
8. She started to train there over six months ago. training They wouldn't sign agreements...................................................to them.
She.................................................................................over six months. 5 In spite of the expense, the train is still the best way to travel. even
9. Because the sculpture weighed so much, we couldn't carry it. heavy The train is still the best way to travel..................................expensive.
The sculpture was............................................................................carry. 6.. If he doesn't have a break immediately, he'll end up exhausted. unless
10. Do you only come here because you're on your own at home? if He'll end up exhausted.........................................................................break.
Would you come here...................................................yourself at home? 7. Despite his age, he's still working. retired
15 He.......................................................................................despite his age.
1. Playing tennis always makes me feel tired. get 8. Unless we get the tickets soon they'll all be sold out. if
If I.......................................................................................tired. The tickets will all be sold out..................................................them soon.
2. Perhaps those two women don't really like each other. might 9. He regrets not studying more before the exam. wishes
Those women…………………………………………………………… He.......................................................................................before the exam.
3. I last went there when I was a child. been
I .......................................................................................I was a child. 10. Your hair really needs cutting. must
4. They were once known everywhere as the top team. used You really.......................................................................................cut.
They.................................................................................as the top team. 17
5. It seems that there is a gradual fall in the number of complaints. falling 1. Angela regrets not seeing that film. wishes
The number of complaints................................................it seems. Angela.......................................................................................that film.
6. if they don't improve a lot soon they're bound to lose. better 2. "Where did you buy your dress?' Janice asked her sister. where
They're bound to lose unless................................................soon. Janice asked her sister.......................................................................dress.
7. Please don't shout every time you want a drink. mind 3. My mother wouldn't give me permission to go to the disco. let
Would.......................................................................every time you want a drink? My mother....................................................................................to the disco.
8. 'Do you know where we are?' he asked me, as the fog closed in. knew 4. 'Why don't you buy a bigger house, Sue?' said Amos. should
 Amos suggested...................................................................a bigger house. 1. The guests really can't stand any more of that bad cooking! put
5. It's possible that the building was burgled after midnight. may The bad cooking is too much for the guests ........................more!
The building...............................................................................after midnight. 2. Is there any reason to go out to eat tonight? point
6. John's students always respected him. looked Can you..................................................................to a restaurant tonight?
John.......................................................................................by his students. 3. Everybody seems happy to go on eating fast food for ever. fed
7. 'It's your fault the cat died, George," said Lucy. blamed It seems nobody.......................................................................fast food.
Lucy.......................................................................................of the cat. 4. One of the customers left before the bill arrived. cleared
8. Jeremy got sunburnt because he fell asleep on the beach. if One of the customers..............................................................for his meal.
Jeremy wouldn't have got sunburnt.....................................asleep on the beach. 5. If you enjoy a certain food, experts advise you to eat less of it! cut
9. A phrasebook's a good idea because you might need to ask for directions. case Experts always want.............,................................on any food you enjoy.
A phrasebook's a good idea........................................ask for directions. 6. He cancelled the dinner party because everybody was ill. called
10. It's impossible to lend you any more money, I'm afraid. question As everybody was ill,.............................................................the dinner party.
Lending you any more money ....................................................I'm afraid. 7. It's been so busy i haven't had time to eat today. bite
18 I've been too busy................................................................to eat today
1. "Please come back tomorrow." mind 8. Have we got anything if we find that some of the guests are vegetarians? turns
"Would.......................................................................................tomorrow?" If anyone.....................................a vegetarian, what can we give them?
2. "I don't want to give you a prescription," the doctor said. rather 9. The boy's story obviously did not deceive him. taken
"I................................................................a prescription," the doctor said. He was obviously..............................................................what the boy said.
3. It turned out to be unnecessary to perform the operation. need 10. They'll just have to accept ice-cream if the recipe doesn't work. make
They found they.......................................................................the operation. If the recipe's no good, they can always......................................ice-cream.
4. "It would be a good idea if you didn't stay up so late," Mary said to Tom. try 20
Mary advised Tom.......................................................................bed earlier. 1. "I didn't bring any money," said Michael. forgotten
5. "You'd better have a few days at home," the doctor told Tom. stay Michael said that..........................................................................any money.
The doctor................................................................. home for a few days. 2 .They only pay well because the work is boring. if
6. Mary gave the doctor a careful explanation of everything. explained They wouldn't pay well.........................................................boring.
Mary.....................................................................very carefully. 3. Martha was too young to enter the competition. enough
7. They failed to find the cause of Mary's illness. succeed Martha..................................................................to enter the competition.
They...............................................................................out why Mary was ill. 4. My father hasn't smoked since he was thirty. gave
8. It's a pity she was ill during the holiday. wish My father.....................................................................he was thirty.
I.......................................................................................ill during the holiday. 5. The neighbours' ail-night parties were too much for me, so I moved. put
9. The hospital should have written to you by now. time I moved because I...............................................the neighbours' all-night parties.
It's....................................................................................to you. 6. He didn't feel very well but he went to work. spite
10. No one likes her particularly. liked He went to work...................................................................very well.
She is.......................................................................................very much 7. "Is it raining?" asked Michael. know
19 Michael wanted to...........................................................raining.
8. The darkness made it almost impossible to see. hardly 4. Organized activities don't interest Eva very much. interested
We.....................................................................it was so dark. Eva..................................................,.......................organized activities.
9. By the time you get here they will have repaired the computer. put 5. Our plane's departure time is 10.00 a.m. takes
The computer.........................................................by the time you get here. Our plane..........................................................................10.00 am.
10. It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight. has 6. It you run every day, your breathing improves quickly. running
Tonight.......................................................................................work late. Daily..........................................................................your breathing.
21 7. Which games is she particularly good at, Mrs. Kay? play
1. They say that this building is nearly 200 years old. said Which games.........................................................................., Mrs. Kay?
This building................................................................nearly 200 years old. 8. I have arranged a brief meeting with him at 5 pm. seeing
2. That was the best dancing she'd ever seen! better I ..........................................................................at 5 pm.
She'd..........................................................................that. 9. I'll finish this job and then I'll phone you back. soon
3. He doesn't want to see anybody at all for the rest of the day. rather I'll phone you back..............................................................this job.
He.........................................................................anybody at all for the rest of the day. 10. Our team regularly loses matches here. losing
4. "I like wild strawberries very much!" said Angela. fond Our team..........................................................................here.
Angela said that...............................................................wild strawberries. 23
5. We climbed a long way to get to the top of the hill. climb 1. It's not common for women to be racing drivers. seldom
It .........................................................................to get to the top of the hill. Racing drivers..........................................................................women.
6. Take an umbrella - it might start raining later tonight. case 2. Well-known artists are regular visitors to his workshop. visit
Take an umbrella............................................................raining later tonight. Well-known artists........................................................................workshop.
7 You couldn't see the cars ahead properly because of the fog. difficult 3. It's unusual for Jane to lose at backgammon. hardly
The fog...................................................................the cars ahead properly. Jane..........................................................................at backgammon.
4. It's rare for my sister to take a holiday. goes
8. She never fails to support her brother when people attack his views. stands My sister..........................................................................holiday.
She...............................................................her brother when people attack his views. 5. There are few weekends when Steve isn't fishing. always
9. Nigel should leave soon if he's catching the 10.20 train. had Steve..........................................................................at weekends.
Nigel............................................................if he's catching the 10.20 train. 6. It'd be a good idea for you to come with us next Sunday. ought
10. It's a shame nobody went to say goodbye to them at the airport. see Next Sunday.....................................................................with us.
It's a shame nobody went...................................................at the airport. 7. Photography is not allowed in the museum. photographs
22 You..........................................................................in the museum.
1. She owns all this land now. belongs 8. Is leaving everything here really necessary? left
All..........................................................................now. Does everything..........................................................................here?
2. Alexis has decided that he'll go on Tuesday. planning 9. There's no need for you to do any work if you don't feel like it. have
Alexis..........................................................................go on Tuesday. If you don't feel like it...............................................................do any work.
3. Our neighbour says he definitely won't return the ball. keeping 10. It isn't always necessary to be a member of the club. need
Our neighbour says he......................................................................the ball. You..................................................be a member of the club.
24 Last week..........................................................................twins.
1. I won't stay if you don't apologize immediately. long 6. I spent an hour doing this exercise. took
I'll only..........................................................................apologize immediately. It..........................................................................to do this exercise.
2. You can eat sweets but you must always brush your teeth afterwards. provided 7. Get in my car. I'll take you to the station. give
You can eat sweets.............................................your teeth afterwards. Let me..........................................................................to the station.
3. If you don't get dressed right away we'll go without you. put 8. When my mother was ill, I looked after her. took
Unless.......................................................right away we'll go without you. I .........................................................................when she was ill.
4. We only eat there because the prices are so low. charge 9. Lately I've had problems with my back. trouble
If they....................................................low prices we wouldn't eat there. My back..........................................................................lately.
5. I won't eat any more cake because I'm full. full 10. There were three participants in the discussion. took
If I..........................................................................eat some more cake. Three people..........................................................................the discussion.
6. If that noise doesn't stop soon I won't feel like eating. put 26
That noise will..........................................................................it stops soon. 1. Unfortunately. I haven't got enough money to go on holiday this year. afford
7. I'll only leave the waiter some money if he's quick. tip I wish..........................................................................on holiday this year.
I won't..........................................................................he's quick. 2. You never clean the bath when you've finished! wish
8. Take my advice and don't drink so much whisky! if I. ....................................................................the bath when you've finished!
I'd drink......................................................................... you! 3. Pete regrets forgetting to send Sally a Valentine card. remembered
9. They are not even allowed to wear earrings at that school. let Pete wishes...............................................................Sally a Valentine card.
That school..........................................................................wear earrings. 4. "It wasn't a good idea to go to bed so late,' said Justin, yawning. earlier
'I wish I......................................................................,' said Justin, yawning.
10. We are being transferred to different premises next month. moving 5 'I'd love to be the same height as my sister,' said Jodie enviously. tall
They......................................................to different premises next month. Jodie wishes..........................................................................her sister.
25 6. I regret telling John about my plan. only
1. Phone me tomorrow please. give If..............................................................John.
Please..........................................................................tomorrow, 7. I haven't watched TV for ages, so I'm not sure what's happened in the story. ago
2. What is the subject of your lecture tomorrow? talk The last time I......................................so I'm not sure what's happened in the story.
What are..........................................................................tomorrow? 8. When was the last time you had a check-up? long
3. There is a conference here today. taking How..........................................................................had a check-up?
A conference..........................................................................today. 9. It's more than six months since I went to the dentist. for
4. Do politics interest you? take I haven't.....................................................................more than six months.
Do you..........................................................................politics? 10. I haven't seen Henry since 1994. time
5. My wife had twins last week. gave The last...................................................................in 1994.