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1. Speaking English fluently is not easy.


It................................................................................................................................................................
...........

2. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?

You
didn’t.........................................................................................................................................................
.....

3. It is a six hours flight from London to New York.

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

4. He not only spent all his money; he even borrowed some from me.

Not
only...........................................................................................................................................................
..........

5. We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it.

We always
remember.................................................................................................................................................

6. The circus shows are exciting. The whole family enjoy them.

The circus shows are


exciting. ...................................................................................................................................

7. Le Van Tam was very brave. Everyone admired him.

Le Van Tam was


so. ..................................................................................................................................................

8. The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it.

This is
such...........................................................................................................................................................
.....

9. The fire has destroyed almost all the houses in the neighbourhood.

Almost all the


houses ................................................................................................................................................

10. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.

The bank
manager. ..................................................................................................................................................
..

11. “I don’t remember what I did yesterday.” she said.


She told
me.............................................................................................................................................................
...

12. He got in trouble because he didn’t take my advice.

If
he .............................................................................................................................................................
.............

13/The desk was too heavy. She couldn’t move it.

 The
desk .........................................................................................................................................................

14/ I walked to school in 20 minutes

 It
took ..........................................................................................................................................................
...

15/ He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me

 Not
only..........................................................................................................................................................

16/ In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work


Although...................................................................................................................................................
......

17/ After the beginning of the opera, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats


Once .........................................................................................................................................................
......

18/ He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.

 No
sooner ......................................................................................................................................................
.

19/ The fields are very fertile. They plant potatoes in those field.

 The
fields........................................................................................................................................................

20/ The woman was a secretary. We are waiting for her.

 The
woman .....................................................................................................................................................

21/ I don’t have a car.


I
wish...........................................................................................................................................................
...

22/ They didn’t talk to each other two week ago.

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 They
haven’t...................................................................................................................................................

23/ Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against it.


Despite......................................................................................................................................................
......

24/ I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.


Hardly........................................................................................................................................................
.....

25/ My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.


I’ve ...........................................................................................................................................................
.....

26/ They never made us do anything we didn’t want to.


We ............................................................................................................................................................
......

27/ The patient recovered more rapidly than we expected. [recovery]

The patient made

28. Tom is so clever that he can learn this language in a short time.

 Tom can
learn ......................................................................................................................................................

29. I’m sorry I don’t go with you.


I
wish ..........................................................................................................................................................
..........

30. Does he play football wonderfully?

 Is
he .............................................................................................................................................................
.........

31. We started watching TV two hours ago.


We’ve .......................................................................................................................................................
............

32. We do not study as well as they do.


They..........................................................................................................................................................
............

33. She took me to the cinema yesterday.


I ................................................................................................................................................................
............

34. When did you work for that company?

 How
long ..........................................................................................................................................................
....

35. They invited everyone to the meeting


Everyone...................................................................................................................................................
............

36.Cars cause pollution but people still want them.


Although ..................................................................................................................................................
......

37. But for your help I couldn’t do that.


If ...............................................................................................................................................................
.....

38. Gary danced so badly that people stopped to watch him.

 Gary was
such .................................................................................................................................................
39. He succeeded in his life although he came a poor family.


Despite......................................................................................................................................................
......

40. Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving.

 In spite
of........................................................................................................................................................

41. He received a poor grade because his answers were bad.

 Because
of.......................................................................................................................................................

42. When did you live in Hocmon ?

 How
long ........................................................................................................................................................

43. He is ill, so he cannot participate in the match.

 If
he .............................................................................................................................................................
...

44. I was too tired to eat anything.

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 I was
so...........................................................................................................................................................

46. We arrived late because of the bad traffic.

 Because
of...........................................................................................................................................................

47. He couldn’t play in the games because of his foot injury.


Because.....................................................................................................................................................
..........

48. He became so suspicious that he didn’t believe in whatever his wife had said to him.

So..............................................................................................................................................................
..........

49. That we should display good in the shop window is necessary.

 We
find ...........................................................................................................................................................
....

50. He’s interested in classical music. He decided to go to the concert.

 He
made.........................................................................................................................................................
.....

51. My mother is a better cook than I am.

I
cook..........................................................................................................................................................
........

52. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday

 I would rather

53. Why don’t we collect empty bottles and cans?


I ................................................................................................................................................................
............

54. The electricity bill doesn't cost much because of their using energy-saving bulbs.


Since .........................................................................................................................................................
............

55. Unless we water these flowers, they'll die.


If ...............................................................................................................................................................
...........

56. You forgot to turn off the radio, didn't you?

 You
didn't ........................................................................................................................................................
.....

57. Everyday thousands of trees are cut down in the world.

 Everyday
people ...................................................................................................................................................

58. "Have you done your homework?" asked the teacher.


 The teacher
asked .................................................................................................................................................

59. The exercise was so easy that all students could do it.

 It was
such ..........................................................................................................................................................
.

60. I love to play tennis.

I
enjoy ........................................................................................................................................................
..........

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings by using the given words in the

brackets

61. We spent five hours learning English. (took)

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62. They built the church in 18th century . (was)

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63. She started working in this company 5 years ago. (for)

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................

64. In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (although)

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................

65. She broke the cup because she was careless. (because of)

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................

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66/ Tuan took a taxi, but he still arrived late for the interview. (although)

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67/ He was sick, so he didn’t go to school. (because)

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................

68/ We didn’t go because of the rain. (rained)

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69/ He started learning Chinese last year. (since)

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70/ The pupils raised their hands. They wanted to answer the question. (who)

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71/ Jack can’t tell you about that sight because he doesn’t see it. (if)

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................

72/ They won’t come with us. (wish)

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................

73. I started learning English two years ago. (for)

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74. My English is not so good as yours. (better)

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75. I didn’t know her number, so I didn’t ring her up. (if)

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76. He didn’t take my advice, so he got in trouble. (if)

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................

77. People believe that the island was discovered by accident. (said)
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................

78. He wrote a letter in two hours. (took)

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79. I’m sorry that I didn’t go to the party last Sunday. (wish)

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80. Kangaroos have long tails. They come from Australia. (which)

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Rewrite the following sentences using exactly the words given and use no more than five words.

1. It’s too late for us to continue our show. SO

 It’s ........................................................... can’t continue our show.

2. The children are too short to reach the ceiling. ENOUGH

The children ............................................................. reach the ceiling.

3. I walked to school in 20 minutes. TOOK

 It ............................................................. to walk to school.

4. In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work. HEAVILY

 Although ---------------------------------------------------------------- , my father went to work.

5. It’s a long time since we became close friends. FOR

We have --------------------------------------------------------- a long time.

6. Why don’t you go to the dentist? SHOULD

 I suggest --------------------------------------------------------- to the dentist.

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7. A bomb caused a lot of damage. It went off this morning. WHICH


 A ------------------------------------------------------------------ this morning caused a lot of damage.

8. Mai is very sleepy. She tries to finish her homework. THOUGH

 Even ----------------------------------------------- very sleepy, she tries to finish her homework.

9. A girl is now in the hospital. She was injured in the accident. WHO

 The -------------------------------------------------------------- in the accident is now in the hospital.

10. His wife said, “ Let’s go out for dinner.” GOING

 His wife ------------------------------------------------- out for dinner.

11. People said he was living in the island. SAID

He ----------------------------------------------------- living in the island.

12. I have the mechanic repair my car. REPAIRED

I have ----------------------------------------- by the mechanic.

13. It is said that the accident happened in the morning. SAY

People ------------------------------------ that the accident happened in the morning.

14. It is said that the accident happened in the morning. HAVE

The accident is said ------------------------------------------- in the morning.

15. She got her brother to cook dinner. COOKED

She got ------------------------------------------------ her brother.

16. People thought he stole the painting. STEAL

He was ---------------------------------------------------------------- the painting.

17. My sister has finished her exercises. BEEN

My sister’s exercises --------------------------------------------------------.

18. We had the man carry our luggage. CARRIED

We had our luggage ---------------------------------------------------------

19. I spent two hours writing this essay. TOOK

It ------------------------------------------------------ write this essay.

20. We got our house repainted. HAD

We -------------------------------------------------------------

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