Test 1

1. He stood no chance of passing his exams. INEVITABLE

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2. I am sure that he missed the eleven o’clock train. CAN’T
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3. Not a word came out of her mouth. LOST
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4. I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable. RATHER
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5. You cannot choose which hotel you stay at on this package holiday. OPTION
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6. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. QUESTION
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7. You couldn’t do anything more stupid than to give up your job now. HEIGHT
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8. I really don’t know what you are talking about. FAINTEST
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9. I have hardly done anything today. NEXT
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10. Many people will congratulate her if she wins. SHOWERED
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Test 2
1. Everyone thinks I picked all the flowers in the garden.
→ I am thought ……………………………………………………………….
2. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however.
→ Although ……………………………………………………………….
3. We decided to move to the countryside.
→ We made a ……………………………………………………………….
4. The oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
→ They are such ……………………………………………………………….
5. Does car exhaust fumes always pollute the air?
→ Is ……………………………………………………………….?
6. The Colombian coffee cost less than the Kenyan coffee.
→ The Colombian coffee was not …………………………………………
7. Let’s put our old newspapers and bottles in recycling bins.
→ Why ……………………………………………………………….?
8. He said that he was sorry he hadn’t told me before.
→ He apologized …………………………………………………
9. Yesterday she got up too late to catch the bus.
→ Yesterday she got up so ……………………………………………………
10. Because of her determination to overcome difficulties, she climbed to the top of her profession.
→ Because she was ………………………………………………………………
Test 3
I.
1. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
--> Urgent ...............................................................................................................
2. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
--> Enormous ..........................................................................................................
3. Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
--> The very………………………………………………....……………...……....
4. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
--> There was an ........................................................................................................
5. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
--> The boy dances ................................................................................................
6. I simply fail to understand some of my colleague‟s attitudes to work.
-->I have some colleagues ........................................................................................
7. I did not realize how much he was influenced by his brother.
-->I did not realize the extent ..................................................................................
8. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
-->Mass tourism is ....................................................................................................
9. It was six months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
-->I cancelled .............................................................................................................
10. These books are on loan from the British Council library.
-->These books have .....................................................................................................

II:

1. I can‟t find the answer without a calculator. (out)

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2. My friend took no notice of my advice. (deaf )
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3. two makes of computer are practically the same. (hardly)
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4. His smooth manner didn‟t deceive us. (taken)
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5. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
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6. There‟s nothing new about crimes of passion (hills)
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7. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast. (annual)
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8. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent. (terms)
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9. Make yourself at home. (ceremony)
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10. She will probably be elected. (stands)
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Test 4
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. I don’t intend to apologize to either of them.
→ I have ………………………………………………………………….
2. She has never been to the ballet before.
→ It is the ………………………………………………………………….
3. The result of the match was never in doubt.
→ At no time ………………………………………………………………
4. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→ The last ………………………………………………………………………..
5. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
→ Mary accused ………………………………………………………….
6. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
→ If……………………………………………………………………….
7. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib had broken
→ On………………………………………………………………………
8. There is no danger that you will fall from the verandah
→ There is no danger of……………………………………………………
9. The sea was so cold that we couldn’t swim in it.
→ The sea was too …………………………………………………………
10. He felt too ill to get up.
→ He did not………………………………………………………………
Test 5
81. We have never seen more people turn to the traditional herbal remedies than now.
It's _____________________________________________________________
82. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.
Had it not ________________________________________________________
83. They have reported that the number of people using acupuncture is increasing.
The number of ____________________________________________________
84. "Let's go out for a change," said Andrew.
Andrew suggested _________________________________________________
85. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
They had ________________________________________________________

Test 6
1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
Tom congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us
The lifeguard advised ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
There …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day. It was not
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5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART 2:
1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option)
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2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute)
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3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which)
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4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call)
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5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets)
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Test 7
I.
1. They have discovered some interesting new information. (LIGHT)
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2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED)
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3. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
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4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (EYES)
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5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT)
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II.
1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.
Were you______________________________________________________
2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.
I do not feel____________________________________________________
3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.
However______________________________________________________
4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.
The boss______________________________________________________
5.His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.
Despite the fact_________________________________________________
6. I didn't arrive in time to see her.
I wasn't_______________________________________________________
7. I'd prefer you not to smoke.
I'd rather______________________________________________________
8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.
Smiling________________________________________________________
9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not ______________________________________________________
10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
Should ______________________________________________
Test 8
Part I:
1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said
She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. .........
2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man............................................... .................................................. ...................
3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
At the foot .................................................. .................................................. .....................
4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club .
Were you .................................................. .................................................. ......................
5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him.
It is .................................................. .................................................. .................................
6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.
He................................................ .................................................. ........................................
7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer.
He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ......................
8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success .
Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................
9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time.
It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. ....................
10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.
Not only .................................................. .................................................. .............................
Part II:
1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration)
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2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call)
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3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved)
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4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood)
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5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt)
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Test 9
1. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
No sooner _______________________________________________
3. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
He has no ________________________________________________
4. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
He greatly ______________________________________________
5. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married.
Had she __________________________________________________
6. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died.
The singer had _____________________________________________
Test 10
32. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking
If I………………..……………………………………………………………..
33. We had planned to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
We were…………………………………………………………………………..
34. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglar left the building.
No sooner………….……………………………………………………………..
35. As television programmes become more popular they seem to get worse
The more………….……………………………………………………………..
36. The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land.
Anyone found……..……………………………………………………………..
37. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home
I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………..
38. It would have been a super weekend if it had not been for the weather.
But…………………………………………………………………………………..
39. It’s possible that he did not get my letter
He might…………….……………………………………………………………..
40. The last time it snowed here was six years ago
It……………………..……………………………………………………………..
Test 11
81. The man was not able to go on an expedition to the Middle East because of his age.
The man was too ___________________________________________
82. Your silly questions distracted me.
You drove ___________________________________________
83. Go to the international ticket desk immediately on arrival.
As ___________________________________________
84. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ___________________________________________
85. This problem cannot be solved instantly.
There is ___________________________________________
86. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON
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87. Although we were impressed by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive. AS
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88. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. DIFFICULT
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89. Teams of experts are examining the damage to the building. EXAMINED
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90. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. OUGHT
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Test 12
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. (REGRET)
We ________________________ the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John (MEANT)
John said that ___________________ but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. (BE)
Gone with the Wind _________________ one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. (HOLDING)
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you _____________ for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. (RESENTED) Anna
_____________________ the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. (ON)
My neighbors __________________well together.
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. (UP)
I wish ________________________ my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. (ALREADY )
The police ____________________all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. (OF)
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ______________ a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. (SENSE)
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt _______________ about her life.
Test 13
I/
1. But for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, he would have been stranded there for hours.
- If …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday.
- He suggested ……………………………………………………………………………..
3. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.
- Had it not ..………………………….……………………………………………………….
4. I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known.
- That commentator, …………………………………………………………………………..
5. I only recognised him when he came into the light.
- Not until ……………………………….……………………………………………………..
II/
1.There’s no point in asking George to help. (WORTH)
- It ………………………………………………………….Gerge to help.
2. The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. ( SINCE)
- I …………………………………….. I lived in London.
3. I don’t normally go into town by car. ( USED)
- I ……………………………………………into town by car.
4. Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does. (MORE)
- He plays this piece………………………………………………….else.
5. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. ( PREVENTED)
- I ……………………………………………to work by the transport strike
Test 14
111. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
An increased ________________
112. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather ________________
113. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
The moment ________
114. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen.
At no time ________________
115. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?
Other ________________
116. To this day no one has equaled his achievements in the field of technology. (unsurpassed)
To this day ………………………………………………………… in the field of technology.
117. Peter grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (pulled)
Peter ……………………………………………………………….the foul-tasting medicine.
118. It’s unfortunately that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned.
(longer)
The construction of the building ………………………………………………………… unfortunate. 119.
What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (appetite)
What he told me ………………………………………………………………………….. the story.
120. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. (fear)
They chose …………………………………………………………………….…. too much
Test 15
Part I:
1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said
She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. .........
2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man............................................... .................................................. ...................
3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
At the foot .................................................. .................................................. .....................
4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club .
Were you .................................................. .................................................. ......................
5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him.
It is .................................................. .................................................. .................................
6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.
He................................................ .................................................. ........................................
7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer.
He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ......................
8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success .
Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................
9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time.
It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. ....................
10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.
Not only .................................................. .................................................. .............................
Part II:
1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now. (halved)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt)
……………………………………………………………………………
Test 16
76. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the past few years.
- There ...................................................................................................................
77. Their chances of success are small.
- It is ..................................................................................................................................................
78. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
- It .............................................................................................................................................
79. Most people can understand Tom when he speaks Vietnamese.
- Tom can make ...............................................................................................................
80. We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for his contribution to the cause of the national liberation.
- We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for what .............................................................
Test 17
1. When people tell my sister that she looks like me, she doesn't like it.
My sister .................................................... that she looks like me. (told)
2. Judging from her notes, Sharon wasn't concentrating very hard on the lesson.
Sharon .................................................... on the lesson as her notes are incomplete. (can't)
3. "Do I have to book a place in advance?" Jane asked me.
Jane wanted .................................................... to book a place in advance. (necessary)
4. The yacht race was cancelled due to strong winds.
It .................................................... the yacht race was cancelled. (because)
5. The car door accidentally shut on Lucy's fingers.
Lucy .................................................... in the car door. (got)
Test 18
96. The warmth of her welcome surprised me . (ABACK)
→ I ....................................................................................................................
97. Sally showed absolutely no fear when climbing the wall. (DISREGARD)
→ Shally shown .................................................................................................
98. I don’t want to be disturbed at all this morning! (ACCOUNT)
→ On ..................................................................................................................
99. He is so ambitious – he’s determined that he’ll be successful in the company. (MARK)
→ He is determined ............................................................................................
100. I thought very hard but couldn’t remember the answer. (RACKED)
→ I .......................................................................................................................
101. I wish he would stop criticizing my work. (FAULT)
→ I’d sooner .................................................................................................................
102. Zoe always makes spontaneous decisions concerning her travel plans. (ACT)
→ Zoe always .................................................................................................................
103. But for the surgeons’ quick acts, his eyesight was saved. (GOOD)
→ If the surgeon .................................................................................................................
104. I am afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG)
→ I am afraid .................................................................................................................
105. This license is valid until December 31st, 1998. (EXPIRY)
→ The .................................................................................................................
Test 19
Part 1:
1. He was unable to take part in the competition because he was seriously ill.
Had it ___________________________________________________________________
2. This problem cannot be solved instantly.
There ___________________________________________________________________
3. “Did you enjoy the film last night?” she asked me.
She asked ________________________________________________________________
4. She has a good relationship with her colleagues.
She gets _________________________________________________________________
5. As soon as the tennis players went onto the court, it started raining.
No sooner _______________________________________________________________
Part 2:
1. Jack has such a vivid imagination; it is possible that he invented the whole story. (MADE)
Jack has such a vivid imagination that he might __________________________ story.
2. I wish I hadn‟t said that to her. (TAKE)
If only __________________________ I said to her.
3. It‟s encouraging to discover that the group is both talented and enthusiastic. (ONLY)
It‟s encouraging to discover that the group shows __________________________ as well.
4. They moved to Rome two years ago. (IN)
They __________________________ two years.
5. They advised us not to drink that water. (DRINKING)
We __________________________ that water.
Test 20
1. My sociology lecturer always knows what to say in every situation. (loss)
- My sociology lecturer ______________________________ words, whatever the situation.
2. It's a foregone conclusion that Julia will do her best to be offered the job. (goes)
- It ______________________________ every effort to be offered the job.
3. I haven't had the time to reply to her letter yet. (round)
- I haven't ______________________________ her letter yet.
4. Although the couple are getting old, they do not need anyone to care for them. (fend)
- The elderly couple ______________________________ their age.
5. Lending Tom so much money was a rather foolish thing to do. (better)
- You should ______________________________ Tom so much money.
6. We never questions her ability to run the department. (moment)
- Not ______________________________ her ability to run the department.
7. He will only be included in the team if he passes a fitness test. (subject)
- His inclusion in the team ______________________________ a fitness test.
8. It was far from obvious why they began to argue fiercely. (apparent)
- There was ______________________________ begin arguing fiercely.
9. John's colleagues ignored him after he reported one of them for leaving work early.
(shoulder)
- John ______________________________ his colleagues for reporting one of them for
leaving work early.
10. The twins look very much alike to me. (difference)
- I ______________________________ the twins.
Test 21
101. Anne is proud of her ability to speak five languages fluently. (PRIDES)
=> Anne.....
102. "I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?". (MIND)
=> Would.
103. If Smith hadn't broken his leg, he would have played football for England. (REPRESENTED)
=> If Smith hadn't broken his leg,
104. The ban on hunting was only imposed because the minister insisted. (FOR)
=> But
105. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries. (NEEDS)
=> Your shirt...
106. This is the first time I have ever seen an eclipse of the sun.
=> Never...
107. The house collapsed because of the faulty building work.
=> It was...
108. Experts think that all dogs envolved from wolves.
=> All dogs are......
109. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
=> The students regretted not
110. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race.
One runner was so..
Test 22
I/
1. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe.
-> No sooner ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Although the team played well, they lost.
-> Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
-> She left the room ……………………………………………………………………………….
4. If I were you, I’d look for another job.
-> I suggest ……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. He didn’t talk to me until I gave my official apology.
→ It was not ………………………………………………….
6. He would prefer me to concentrate more on my study.
→ He’d rather …………………………………………………
7. I’m sure he took the money on purpose.
→ He couldn’t possibly ……………………………………....
8. He overslept so he came late for the meeting.
→ If he …………………………………………………………
9. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
 Tom congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………….
10. This matter is so complicated that we don't know how to deal with it.
→ So ...............................................................................................................................
II/
1. They paid no attention to the man’s sudden disappearance. ( NOTICE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff. (CONSIDERATION)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. (WORD)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Test 23
Part 1.
1. My manager didn’t agree with the idea. (favor)
My manager________________________________________________________
2. I’d prefer him not to phone me at home. (rather)
I’d________________________________________________________________
3. I did not intend to tell you what I knew. (intention)
I_________________________________________________________________
4. Linda’s plan for a picnic has been spoilt by the weather (fallen)
Linda’s plan ________________________________________________________
5. His handwriting is illegible. (sense)
I__________________________________________________________________
Part 2.
1. “ You have done very well to pass your driving test so quickly, John” said Jane
Jane congratulated____________________________________________________
2. Although Mary was exhausted, she agreed to take part in the activity.
Exhausted___________________________________________________________
3. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
Had ________________________________________________________________
4. My brother works better when he is pressed for time.
The less______________________________________________________________
5. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
The moment___________________________________________________________
Test 24
84. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
- Only after ___________________________________________________________
85. House prices have risen sharply this year.
 There has_____________________________________________________
86. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.
 Henry wishes___________________________________________
87. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
 All dogs _________________________________________
88. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
 I would______________________________________________________
Test 25
Part 1:
1. She can’t have any more children because of her age.
 She is too ________________________________________________.
2. I will marry her and I do not care how old she is.
 No matter _________________________________________________.
3. The storm completely wiped out all my crops.
 I had_____________________________________________________.
4. "I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday" said the boss to me.
 The boss _________________________________________________.
5. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
 He attributed ______________________________________________.
6. The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries.
 Only when ________________________________________________.
7. Their chances of success are small
 It is not___________________________________________________.
8. I rarely sleep in the afternoon.
 I’m not in_________________________________________________.
9. There is nobody in this office that will offer a different opinion to the one I gave you.
 Whoever _________________________________________________.
10. That the press heaped scorn on the handling of the crisis is immaterial to us.
 Of_______________________________________________________.
Part 2:
1. They continued to suggest that I was lying. (PERSISTED)
 _________________________________________________________.
2. This is the first time I have seen her in my life. (SET)
 _________________________________________________________.
3. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)
 _________________________________________________________.
4. The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime. (RED-HANDED)
 _________________________________________________________.
5. Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the space rocket (CREDITED)
 _________________________________________________________.
Test 26
81. I’m sure she didn’t do it on purpose.
→ She can’t ………..........................……………………
82. We left quietly, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children.
→ So as ……………….....………………………………
83. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected.
→ The patient made ……................……………………..
84. It was his over-confidence that led to his defeat in the Way to Olympia.
→ If he …….………………...........…………………………..
85. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
→ No sooner …….…………...........……………..........................
86. What are you trying to say something? AT
→ What are you …..…................................................... something?
87. Graham stopped talking to deal with a customer. OFF
→ Graham …….….............................… to deal with a customer.
88. You can rely on Susan for help. COUNT
→ You can …….….................................………… Susan for help.
89.Let’s visit the museum this afternoon. GO
→ Why …….……......................…..... the museum this afternoon?
90. Valerie found it hard to concentrate on her book because of the noise. DIFFICULTY
→ Valerie …….……………….... on her book because of the noise.
Test 27
1. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
→ Busy .....................................................................................................................
2. Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.
→ Mrs Wilson sends ................................................................................................
3. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→ I cancelled ............................................................................................................
4. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
→ Further information can .......................................................................................
5. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
→ But for his ............................................................................................................
6. I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures.
→ My purpose ..........................................................................................................
7. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.
→ The average .........................................................................................................
8. I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to.
→ I hadn’t expected .................................................................................................
9. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
→ All dogs are ..........................................................................................................
10. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
→ At no time ............................................................................................................
Test 28
79. David said that the accident was his fault.
…………………………………………………………………………………… TOOK
80. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan.
…………………………………………………………………………………… INGENUITY
81. We didn’t think that he would win the price
…………………………………………………………………………………… DOUBTFUL
82. She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy.
…………………………………………………………………………………… NOT
83. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.
…………………………………………………………………………………… AS
84. Children learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this.
 Only …………………………………………………..…………………………
85. Such a ridiculous proposal isn't worth serious consideration.
 There is ……………………………………………………………………………
86. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning.
 My changing …………………………………………………………..……………
87. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.
 It was ……………………………………………………………….………………
88. When Marry heard the results, he began to feel more confident.
 Since …………………………………………………..……………………………
Test 29
101. Someone stole the old lady’s handbag.
→ The old lady was .........................................................................................
102. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel.
→ Mary’s new novel .........................................................................................
103. If you have completed your test, you can go home.
→ Get ......................................................................................................................
104. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→ Without ............................................................................................................
105. Something must be done to solve this problem.
→ Urgent .......................................................................................... ....................
106. The job received over a hundred applications. (APPLIED)
→ .......................................................................................................................
107. Alan prides himself on his punctuality. (TAKES)
→ .......................................................................................................................
108. Many people attended this year’s festival. (TURNOUT)
→ .......................................................................................................................
109. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→ .......................................................................................................................
110. The whole team was in a happy mood. (SPIRITS)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Test 30
Part I:
1. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said
She reminded him .................................................. .................................................. .........
2. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man............................................... .................................................. ...................
3. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
At the foot .................................................. .................................................. .....................
4. If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club .
Were you .................................................. .................................................. ......................
5. We don’t have to do so many things to please him.
It is .................................................. .................................................. .................................
6. I’m sure he didn’t do it by himself.
He................................................ .................................................. ........................................
7. He can’t afford to go to America this summer.
He doesn’t .................................................. .................................................. ......................
8. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success .
Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ................................................
9. I haven't seen my uncle for a long time.
It's a long time .................................................. .................................................. ....................
10. She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too.
Not only .................................................. .................................................. .............................
Part II:
1. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration)
→………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (call)
→………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now. (halved)
→………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. (likelihood)
→………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt)
→………………………………………………………………………………………….
Test 31
81. Mr. Holton only operated because he knew the rumor was malignant.
→ Mr. Holton wouldn't.......................................................................................................
82. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim's greater speed.
→ But for .................................................................................................................................
83. Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong.
→ No sooner………………………………………………………………………………………..
84. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film.
→ He was too..........................................................................................................................
85. Hearing that an earthquake had occurred was a great shock to us.
→ We were ..............................................................................................................................
86. The decorators have finished our first floor.
→ We have ..............................................................................................................................
87. Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.
→ She has ................................................................................................................................
88. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.
→ I have never ............................. ............................... ............................... ........................
89. Home computers used to be much more expensive.
→ Home computers aren’t................... ............................... ............................... ...........
90. It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station.
→ I shouldn’t................... ......................................................................................................
Test 32
I.
1. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
→It came _______________________________________.
2. She wore a hearing-aid, even though she could hear the phone ring perfectly well.
→She wasn’t so _______________________________________.
3. The sales man told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday.
→ According _______________________________________.
4. Their chances of success are small.
→ It is not _______________________________________.
5. This affair does not concern you.
→ This affair is no _______________________________________.
II.
1. My cat has lost its appetite. (OFF)
→My cat _______________________________________.
2. Gerald never had enough to live on until he married that rich businesswoman. (SHORT)
→Gerald _______________________________________.
3. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS)
→One _______________________________________.
4. There are several categories of people who do not have to pay the new tax. (EXEMPT)
→There are _______________________________________.
5. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (MONOPOLY)
→Our _______________________________________.
Test 33
I.
1. If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home.
→Get_____________________________________________________________________
2. You haven’t done your work, have you?
→It’s about___________________________________________________________________
3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→Only on his __________________________________________________________________
4. He said that he had won as a result of good luck.
→He attributed_________________________________________________________________
5. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.
→That takes me_________________________________________________________________
6. People rumour that he is rich but stingy.
→What_______________________________________________________________________
7. Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration.
→There is_______________________________________________________________________
8. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
→The very______________________________________________________________________
9.We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire.
→There is an_____________________________________________________________________
10.The staff hated Frank’s new policies so intensely that they went on strike.
→So intense ______________________________________________________________________
II.
1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”.(dawned)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
4. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
5. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
6. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
7. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
8. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
9. Our company is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (monopoly)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
10. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)
→_______________________________________________________________________________
Test 34
I/
1. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
If I _____________________________________________________________________________
2. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
The house _______________________________________________________________________
3. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
He received a ________________________________________________________________________
4. That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
There is ______________________________________________________________________
5. I thought about what had happened all those years before.
I cast _____________________________________________________________________________
6. There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well.
In few other books _________________________________________________________________
7. Don’t you think we should ask the price?
Hadn’t ________________________________________________________________________?
8. Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up.
To ____________________________________________________________________________.
9. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Bill you saw because he’s in New York.
It can’t _________________________________________________________________________.
10. The collision didn’t damage my car much.
Not a great _____________________________________________________________________.
II/
1. Most people regard him as the best man for the job. (widely)
_________________________________________________________________________.
2. The suspect could not explain why he had sand on his boots. (account)
________________________________________________________________________________.
3. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (came)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
4. You should consider the fact that he hasn’t spoken French for years. (allowances)
________________________________________________________________________________.
5. He stood no chance of passing his driving test. (inevitable)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Test 35
86. The heavy rain prevented everybody from going out.
→ Had ……………………………………………………..
87. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine.
→ Mrs. Taylor wished ……………………………………………………..
88. They believe that the wanted man was living in London.
→ The wanted man ……………………………………………………..
89. What is the weight of your suitcase?
→ How ……………………………………………………..
90. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast everyday.
→ Though ……………………………………………………..
91. If I met the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book. (Were)
→ ……………………………………………………..
92. “It was your fault to break my vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (accused)
→ ……………………………………………………..
93. She is such a beautiful girl that everybody admires her. (so)
→ ……………………………………………………..
94. Are you and your husband the same age? (old)
→ ……………………………………………………..
95. Hoang didn’t come to class today. Nhan didn’t, either. (nor)
→ ……………………………………………………..
96. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (out)
......................................................................................................................................................
97. My friend took no notice of my advice. (deaf )
.....................................................................................................................................................
98. These two makes of computer are practically the same. (hardly)
......................................................................................................................................................
99. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)
......................................................................................................................................................
100. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
......................................................................................................................................................
Test 36
1. My sociology lecturer always knows what to say in every situation. (loss)
- My sociology lecturer ______________________________ words, whatever the situation.
2. It's a foregone conclusion that Julia will do her best to be offered the job. (goes)
- It ______________________________ every effort to be offered the job.
3. I haven't had the time to reply to her letter yet. (round)
- I haven't ______________________________ her letter yet.
4. Although the couple are getting old, they do not need anyone to care for them. (fend)
- The elderly couple ______________________________ their age.
5. Lending Tom so much money was a rather foolish thing to do. (better)
- You should ______________________________ Tom so much money.
6. We never questions her ability to run the department. (moment)
- Not ______________________________ her ability to run the department.
7. He will only be included in the team if he passes a fitness test. (subject)
- His inclusion in the team ______________________________ a fitness test.
8. It was far from obvious why they began to argue fiercely. (apparent)
- There was ______________________________ begin arguing fiercely.
9. John's colleagues ignored him after he reported one of them for leaving work early. (shoulder)
- John ______________________________ his colleagues for reporting one of them for leaving work early.
 10. The twins look very much alike to me. (difference)
- I ______________________________ the twins.
Test 1
1. It was inevitable that he would fail his exams.
2. He can’t possibly have caught the eleven o’clock train.
3. She was lost for words/////She had lost her tongue.
4. I’m sociable rather than a solitary person /////Rather than being a solitary person, I’m sociable.
5. There is/ You have no option (concerning/ with regard to/ as to/ regarding about) which hotel you stay
at on this package holiday.
6. There is no question of my changing my mind about resigning.
My changing my mind about resigning is out of the question.
7. It would be the height of your stupidity to give up your job now.
8. I don’t have the faintest idea what you are talking about.
9. I have done next to nothing today.
10. She will be showered with congratulations if she wins.
Test 2
1. I am thought to have picked all the flowers in the garden.
2. Although I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
3. We made a decision to move to the countryside.
4. They are such vast oceans that they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
5. Is the air always polluted by car exhaust fumes?
6. The Colombian coffee was not as expensive as the Kenyan coffee.
7. Why don’t we put our old newspapers and bottles in recycling bins?
8. He apologized for not telling me before.////He apologized for not having told me before.
9. Yesterday she got up so late that she missed the bus.
Yesterday she got up so late that she couldn’t catch the bus.
10. Because she was determined to overcome difficulties, she climbed to the top of her profession
Test 3
I:
1. Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
2. Enormous efforts have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
3. The very thought of his face at the moment makes me laugh.
4. There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods.
5. The boy dances attendance on/upon his father.
6. I have some colleagues whose attitudes to work I simply fail to understand.
7. I did not realize the extent to which he was influenced by his brother.
8. Mass tourism is partly responsible/ to blame for the environmental problems.
9. I cancelled my subscription/subscribing to that newspaper six months ago.
10. These books have been lent by the British Council library.

II:

1. I can‟t work out the answer without calculator.

2. My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
3. There is/are hardly any difference(s) between these two makes of computer.
4. We were not taken in by his smooth manner.
5. Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
6. Crimes of passion are as old as the hills
7. The annual rainfall in/for the northeast of Britain is higher than that in/for the southeast.
8. In terms of education, his childhood years had been well spent.
9. Don‟t stand on ceremony
10. She stands a (good) chance of being elected.
Test 4
1. I have no intention of apologising to either of them/ I have no intention to apologise to either of them.
2. It is the first time she has been to the ballet.
3. At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
4. The last thing you should/ ought to/ must do is (to) phone the police.
5. Hoa accused Minh of breaking her bicycle/ Hoa accused Minh of having broken her bicycle
6. If I had known you were coming, I would have waited for you.
7. On picking up my pen, I found that the nib had broken.
8. There is no danger of your falling from the verandah.
9. The sea was too cold for us to swim in.
10. He did not feel well enough to get up.
Test 5
81. It's the first time we have ever seen more people turn to the traditional herbal remedies.
82. Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed/ they would have passed
the bill.
83. The number of people using acupuncture has been reported to be increasing.
84. Andrew suggested going out for a change/ that we should go out for a change.
85. They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
Test 6
PART 1:
1. Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exams.
2. The lifeguard advised us not to swim too far from the shore.
3. There has been a sharp decline in birth race recently.
4. It was not until the next day I heard the news.
5. Despite the torrential all day, we all enjoy the excursion.
PART 2:
1. He has the option of taking early retirement
2. He didn’t contribute to the conversation.
3. The signposts were confusing, which made us lose our way.
4. He wants you people / students to call him “professor”
5. She always gets as well with the child
Test 7
I.
1. Some interesting new information has come to light.
2. Jack was banned from playing in the next two matches.
3. I'm dying to see her again.
4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off her.
5. We can't wait to watch the program.
II.
1. Were you to change your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class
2. I do not feel like going out this afternoon.
3. However hard Adeles tries, she doesn't get anywhere/gets nowhere.
4. The boss is thought to be considering raising wages.
5. Despite the fact that he was disabled, he sailed/managed to sail around the world.
6. I wasn't early enough to see her.
7. I'd rather you didn't smoke.
8. Smiling happily, the mother took the baby in her arms.
9. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped
10. Should there is any difficulty, you can ring this number.
Test 8
Part I
1. She reminded him to phone the police.
2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church
4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club.
5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him.
6. He can’t have done it by himself.
7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer.
8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person.
9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time.
10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly.
Part II
1. You should take the price into consi…..
2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars……..
3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years.
4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a…….
5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted……..
Test 9
1. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing.
2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65.
3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London.
4. Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him.
5. The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody
Test 10
32. If I had been thinking, I would not have made that mistake
33. We were to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning/
We were planning/ going/ intending to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
34. No sooner had the burglar left the building than the alarm rang.
35. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem to get
36. Anyone found trespassing on this land will be prosecuted (by the authorities.)
37. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home.
38. But for the weather, it would have been a super weekend.
39. He might not have got my letter.
40. Is hasn’t snowed here for six years
Test 11
81. The man was too old to go on an expedition to the Middle East.
82. You drove me to distraction with your silly questions.
83. As soon as you arrive, go to the international ticket desk.
84. He broke the world record at/on his second attempt.
85. There is no instant solution to this problem.
86. The two theories appear to have (got) nothing in common.
87. Much as we were impressed by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather expensive.
Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found/did find it rather expensive.
88. The accident victim was finding it increasingly difficult to breath.
89. The damage to the building is being examined by teams of experts.
90. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
Test 12
1. regret to inform/to tell you/announce that
2. he had meant to phone Sarah
3. is considered/thought to be
4. try holding your breath
5. resented one of her colleagues getting
6. and I get on
7. I hadn't used up
8. had already left when/before
9. in spite of not wearing
10. a sense of achievement
Test 13
I.
1. If it hadn’t been for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, we would have been stranded there for hours.
2. He suggested inviting the Browns to the party on Sunday.
3. Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed.
4. That commentator, whose name I’ve forgotten, is very well-known.
5. Not until he came into the light did I recognise him.
II/
1. It’s worth asking George to help.
2. I haven’t seen him since I lived in London.
3. I am not used to going into town by car.
4. He plays this piece more beautifully than anybody/ anyone else.
5. I was prevented from going to work by transport strike.
Test 14
111. An increased number of travellers is being stopped by customs officials this week.
112. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
113. The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing.
114. At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen.
115. Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help?
116. his achievements are unsurpassed.
117. pulled a face as he swallowed.
118. will take longer than originally planned, which is.
119. whetted my appetite for the rest of.
120. not to drive for fear of
Test 15
Part I
1. She reminded him to phone the police.
2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church
4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club.
5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him.
6. He can’t have done it by himself.
7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer.
8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person.
9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time.
10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly.
Part II
1. You should take the price into consi…..
2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars……..
3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years.
4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a…….
5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted
Test 16
76. - There has been a considerable increase / rise in the cost of living in the past few years.
77. - It is unlikely that they will succeed / will be successful.
- It is likely that they will not succeed / will not be successful.
78. - It has been suggested that income tax should be abolished.
79. - Tom can make himself understood when he speaks Vietname
80. - We are thankful to General Vo Nguyen Giap for what he contributed to / what he did for the cause of the national
liberation.
Test 17
1. My sister DOESN'T LIKE BEING TOLD that she looks like me.
2. Sharon CAN'T HAVE BEEN CONCENTRATING on the lesson as her notes are incomplete.
3. Jane wanted TO KNOW IF IT WAS NECESSARY to book a place in advance.
4. It WAS BECAUSE OF STRONG WINDS THAT the yacht race was cancelled.
5. Lucy GOT HER FINGERS SHUT/CAUGHT in the car door.
Test 18
96. I was taken aback by her warm welcome.
97. Shally shown a total disregard for her own safety when climbing the walk.
98. On no account am I to be disturbed all this morning.
99. He is determined to make his mark in the company.
100. I racked my brain to remember the answer.
101. I’d sooner that he stopped finding fault/didn’t find fault with my work.
102. Zoe always acts on impulse when making/ when she makes her travel plans.
103. If the surgeon hadn’t acted quickly, his eyesight would have gone for good.
104. I am afraid our problems are just the top of an iceberg
105. The expiry date of this license is December 31st, 1998.
Test 19
Part 1.
1. Had it not been for his serious illness, he would have been able to take part in
the competition.
2. There cannot be an instant solution to this problem.
3. She asked (me) if I (had) enjoyed the film the previous night/ the night before.
4. She gets on/along (well) with her colleagues.
5. No sooner had the tennis players gone onto the court than it started raining.
Part 2.
1. Jack has such a vivid imagination that he might have made up the whole story.
2. If only I could take back what I said to her.
3. It’s encouraging to discover that the group shows not only talent but enthusiasm
as well.
4. They have been (living)/ have lived in Rome for two years.
5. We were advised against drinking the water.
Test 20
1. is never at a loss for
2. goes without saying that Julia will make
3. got round to replying to/ answering
4. can fend for themselves in spite of/ despite
5. have known better than to lend
6. one/ a moment did we question
7. is subject to his passing
8. no apparent reason for them to
9. was given the cold shoulder by
10. cannot tell the difference between
Test 21
101. Anne prides herself on her ability to speak five languages fluently.
102. Would you mind opening the door for me?
103. If Smith hadn't broken his leg, he would have represented England to play football
104. But for the minister's insistence, the ban on hunting would not have been imposed
105. Your shirt needs washing right now before that stain dries
106. Never before have I seen an eclipse of the sun.
107. It was the faulty building work that caused the building to collapse/ the collapse of the building.
108. All dogs are thought/ believed/ said to have envolved from wolves.
109. The students regretted not attending the lecture.
110. One runner was so exhausted that he couldn't complete the last lap of the race.
Test 22
I.
1. No sooner had the thieves touched the safe than tear gas was released.
2. Despite their good game/ the fact they played well, the team lost.
3. She left the room without saying a word.
4. I suggest (that) you look for another job.
5. It was not until I gave my official apology that he talked to me.
6. He’d rather I concentrated more on my study.
7. He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by accident/chance/ accidentally.
8. If he hadn’t overslept, he wouldn’t have come late for the meeting.
9. “I am happy you have passed the final exam. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
 Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exam.
10. So complicated is this matter that we don't know how to deal with it.
II.
1. They took no/ didn’t take notice of the man’s sudden disappearance.
2. The manager should take experience into consideration when hiring new staff.
3. I tried to have a word with Jack about the problem but he was too busy.
4. No matter how hard Fred tried, he couldn’t start the car.
5. He wants/likes you/ people / students to call him “professor”
Test 23
Part 1.
1. Jane congratulated John on passing his driving test so quickly.
2. Exhausted as/though Mary was, she agreed to take part in the activity.
3. Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam.
4. The less time my brother has, the better he works.
5. The moment I decided to get up and dance, the band decided to stop playing.
Part 2.
1. My manager was not in favor of the idea.
2. I’d rather he didn’t phone me at home.
3. I had no intention of telling you what I knew.
4. Linda’s plan for a picnic has fallen through because of the weather.
5. I make no sense of his handwriting.
Test 24
84. - Only after had all the guests gone home, we could relax.
85.  There has a sharp rise/ increase in house prices this year.
86.  Henry wishes he had bought the second-hand car.
87.  All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves.
88.  I would rather you didn’t smoke in my house.
Test 25
Part 1.
1. She is too old to have any more children.
2. No matter how old she is, I will marry her.
3. I had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.
4. The boss apologized to me for being rude to me the day before/ the previous day.
5. He attributed his victory/ success to good luck.
6. Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out.
7. It is not (very) likely (that) they will succeed.
8. I’m not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon.
9. Whoever you ask in this office will say the same as I did.
10. Of no consequence (to us) is the fact that the press heaped scorn on the handling of the crisis.
Part 2.
1. They persisted in suggesting that I was lying.
2. He have never set eyes on her before.
3. His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in jeopardy.
4. The police caught the thieves red – handed. The thieves were caught red – handed.
5. Tsiolkovsky is/ has been credited with having invented/ the invention of the space rocket.
Test 26
81. She can’t have done it on purpose.
82. So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly.
83. The patient made quicker recovery/ more rapid recovery than (he was) expected.
84. If he hadn’t been so over-confident, he wouldn’t have been defeated in the Way to Olympia.
85 No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter.
86. What are you getting at something?
87. Graham broke off to deal with a customer.
88. You can count on Susan for help.
89. Why don’t we go and visit the museum this afternoon?
90. Valerie had difficulty (in) concentrating on her book because of the noise.
Test 27
1. Busy as/though he was, Melisa’s father still played with her.
2. Mrs Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the meeting yesterday morning.
3. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago.
4. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
5. But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business.
6. My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures.
7. The average skycraper in the USA is higher than anywhere else in the world.
8. I hadn’t expected (that) he would be/ him to be so easy person to talk.
9. All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves.
10. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach agreement.
Test 28
79. David took the blame/responsibility for the accident.
80. But for the ingenuity of his brother’s plan, the stranded climber would never have been rescued.
81. We were doubtful about his change of winning the price.
82. Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy.
83. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.
84. in a situation like this can children learn a lot about how to behave.
85. no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously.
86. my mind about resigning is out of question.
87. because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet.
88. hearing the results, Marry has felt more confident.
Test 29
101. The old lady was robbed of her hand bag.
102. Mary’s new novel is based on a true story.
103. Get your test completed/ finished and you can go home.
104. Without absolute secrecy this mission would not have succeeded/ been successful/ been a success/ would have
failed.
105. Urgent action is/ measures are necessary/ essential to solve this problem.
106. Over a hundred people applied for the job.
107. Alan takes (a) pride in his punctuality.
108. This year’s festival attracted a record/ high turnout.
109. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer.
110. The whole team was in good spirits.
Test 30
Part I
1. She reminded him to phone the police.
2. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
3. At the foot of the hill lies a small church
4. Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club.
5. It is unnecessary to do so many things to please him.
6. He can’t have done it by himself.
7. He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer.
8. Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person.
9. It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time.
10. Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly.
Part II
1. You should take the price into consi…..
2. there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars……..
3 .coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years.
4. there is little likelihood. The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a…….
5. The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted……..
Test 31
81. → Mr. Holton wouldn't have operated if he hadn’t known (that) the rumour was malignant.
82. → But for Jim's greater speed, John would have won a gold medal.
83. → No sooner had they arrived than things went wrong.
84. → He was too tired to see/watch the end of the film.
85. → We were (greatly/very) shocked to hear/when we heard that an earthquake had occurred.
86. → We have had our first floor decorated (by the decorators).
87. → She has no intention of giving up her hobby.
88. → I have never eaten such a good meal as that/a better meal than that.
89. → Home computers aren’t as expensive as they used to.
90. → I shouldn’t have parked outside the police station.
Test 32
I.
1. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
2. She wasn’t so deaf/hard of hearing that she couldn’t hear the phone.
3. According to the salesman my new car would/will be delivered next Wednesday.
4. It is not (very) likely (that) they will succeed.
5. This affair is no concern/business of yours.
II.
1. My cat has gone/is OFF its food.
2. Gerald was (always) SHORT of money until/before he married that rich businesswoman.
3. One never KNOWS how he is going to/will/may/might react.
4. There are several categories of people who are EXEMPT from (paying) the new tax.
5. Our company has got (the/a) MONOPOLY of/on/over the importation of these chemicals.
Test 33
I.
1. Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home.
2. It’s about time you did your homework.
3. Only on his fourth proposal did she accept to marry him.
4. He attributed his win/ victory/ success/ achievement/ triumph to good luck.
5. That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.
6. What people rumour is that he is rich but stingy.
7. There is no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously.
8. The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.
9.There is an absence of animals in a vast area after the forest fire.
10. So intense was the hatred for Frank’s new policies that the staff went on strike.
II.
1. It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a “freebie” was.
2. After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation.
3. Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument
4. My father is feeling (a bit) under the weather these days.
5. I don’t think this record will ever catch on.
6. His arrival took us (completely) by surprise.
7. The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.
8. He is by no means a reliable witness.
9. Our company has got the monopoly of/on/in importing these chemicals.
10. The band’s tour is in the balance.
Test 34
I/
1. If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I wouldn’t be having so much trouble now.
2. The house had its/the roof blown off by/in/during/because of the hurricane.
3. He received a six month sentence (in prison) for his part in the robbery.
4. There is absolutely no truth in that rumor about the politician and the construction contract.
5. I cast my mind back to what had happened all those years before.
6. In few other books is this problem explained so well./ will we see this problem so well explained.
7. Hadn’t we better ask the price?
8. To avoid waking anyone up, Doris tiptoed up the stairs.
9. It can’t have been Mr. Bill you saw because he’s in New York.
10. Not a great deal of damage was done to my car in/by the collision./
Not a great amount of damage was caused to my car in/by the collision.
II/
1. He is widely regarded as the best man for the job.
2. The suspect could not account for the sand on his boots /
The suspect could not account for the fact (that) he had sand on his boots.
3. Sally came up with the best solution.
4. You should make allowances for the fact that he hasn't spoken French for years.
You should make allowances for his not speaking French for years.
5. It was inevitable that he would fail his driving test.
Test 35
86. Had the rain not been heavy, everybody could have gone out.
Had it not been for the heavy rain, everybody could have gone out.
Had it not rained heavily, everybody could have gone out.
87. Mrs. Taylor wishes (that) she hadn’t bought the second-hand washing machine.
88. The wanted man is believed to be living/ to have been living in London.
89. How heavy is your suitcase?
90. Though Mr. Benson is old, he runs 8 miles before breakfast everyday.
91. Were I to meet the author one day, I would ask him to sign my copy of his new book.
92. Jane accused her brother of breaking/ having broken her vase the day before/ the previous day.
93. She is so beautiful that everybody admires her.
So beautiful is she that everybody admires her.
94. Are you as old as your husband (is)?
Is your husband as old as you (are)?
95. Neither Hoang nor Nhan came to class today.
96. I can’t work out the answer without calculator.
97. My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
98. There is/are hardly any difference(s) between these two makes of computer.
99. We were not taken in by his smooth manner.
100. Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
Test 36
1. is never at a loss for
2. goes without saying that Julia will make
3. got round to replying to/ answering
4. can fend for themselves in spite of/ despite
5. have known better than to lend
6. one/ a moment did we question
7. is subject to his passing
8. no apparent reason for them to
9. was given the cold shoulder by
10. cannot tell the difference between