PART I.

Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as
that of the root one.
Đềsố 01
1. Their teacher is making them study hard.
 They………………………………………………………………………..
2. As I get older, I want to travel less.
 The older…………………………………………………………………..
3. I have never been to Liverpool in my life.
 Never….…………………………………………………………………..
4. My father speaks very little French.
My father speaks hardly ………………………………………………….
5. I am leaving now so that I won't be late for work.
I am leaving now in ………………………………………………………………
6. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.
New York City…………………………………………………………………
7. Dina is like her mother's side of the family.
Dina takes ………………………………………………………………
8. "How long have you been standing here?" he asked me.
He asked me ………………………………………………………………
9. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary.
The salary of a secretary is ……………………………………………………
10. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.
He looked ……………………………………………………………………
Đềsố 02
1. I didn't realize how late it was and didn't stop studying till after midnight.
 I didn't realize how late it was and I went …………………………………….
2. When did you start working on the project?
How long ……………………………………………………………………..
3. It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country.
It took me a long time to get ………………………………………………………
4. My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day.
My school isn't ………………………………………………………
5. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking.
I wish ………………………………………………………
6. Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet.
Dried candied fruit ………………………………………………………
7. They often went to school by bike when they were young.
They used………………………………………………………
8. She has taught her children to play the piano for 4 years.
She started………………………………………………………….
9. It's a pity I can't cook as well as my mom.
I wish... …………………………………………………..
10. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation?
She suggests ……………………………………………………
Đềsố 03
1. Jack's parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school.
Jack was ………………………………………………………………….
2. You can't register for a course abroad if you don't have a passport.
Unless ……………………………………………………………………
3. "Why don't we visit the Royal Citadel first?" Quang said.
Quang suggested that …………………………………………………….
4. People expect that he will join the company soon.
He …………………………………………………………………………..
5. Everybody had gone home when I came to the party.
As soon as…………………………………………………………....
6. This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation.
It is………………………………………………………………………
7. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English. The
number of people ……………………………………………………
8. Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week.
After Phong……………………………………………………………………
9. They had been on board before he arrived at the airport.
As soon as …………………………………………………………..
10. How long has you possessed that Chanel bag?
When. ……………………………………………………………….
Đềsố 04
1. "Why do I have to conduct this research?" she asked me.
She asked me.... …………………………………………………..
2. He needs to talk to the psychologist about his current situation.
→ It is ........…………………………………………………………..
3. He suggested visiting MocChau to learn about Thai and H'mong people.
→What about …………………………………………………………………..
4. They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect.
→ It ……………………………………………………………………
5. It's a pity I can't get my visa extended.
→I wish.... ………………………………………………………………………..
6. "Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module," my teacher said. →My
teacher told me ……………………………………………………………
7. It's exciting for me to learn that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month.
Iam …………………………………………………………………………
8. Those children need to be taught about how Vietnam has transformed itself
It is ……………………………………………………………………………….
9. She was so rude to shout at his face in the department store.
It was …………………………………………………………………………….
10. My father was pleased when he learned that I had passed the entrance exam to high
school.
My father ………………………………………………………………………
Đềsố 5
1. Don't leave the computer on when you leave.
Turn ……………………………………………………………………..
2. They wanted to apologize for their behavior: that's why they paid for dinner. They paid
for dinner in order …………………………………………….
3. When I was a child, I usually went to the local park every Saturday afternoon. When I
was a child, I used ……………………………………………….
4. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They …………………………………………………………………………
5. I'm really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop.
I'm looking ……………………………………………………………………
6. We invited a pop star to the chat show, but he didn't arrive.
The pop star...... ……………………………………………………………..
7. He misbehaved in the class so the teacher asked him to go out.
The teacher asked... ……………………………………………………..
8. The artisans carved figures of lions and unicorns on the top of the box.
Figures ……………………………………………………………………….
9. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing-machine.
Mrs.Taylorwished ……………………………………………………………….
10. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It ………………………………………………………………………………
Đềsố6
1. Jane is the tallest girl in her class.
Nobody …………………………………………………………………….
2. They couldn't find the manager anywhere.
 The manager was …………………………………………………….
3. "Please do not litter as you are walking along the coast", the guard said to us.
→ The guard told ..…………………………………………………….
4. Haven't bought any clothes since my trip to Hanoi.
→ The last time …………………………………………………..
5. They think that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house.
→It………………………………………………
6. Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn't offer me the job.
→ Despite ......... ……………………………………………………………
7. It is necessary to finish the work today.
You need. ………………………………………………….
8. Sally finally managed to get the job.
Sally finally succeeded. ………………………………………….
9. This is the last time go to this restaurant.
I certainly....…………………………………………………..
10"I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued.
You'd ………………………………………………………………
Đềsố 7
1. Why don't you consider our suggestion before making official decision?
Why don't you think ……………………………………………………
2. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework
Doing homework …………………………………………………
3. My friend plays the piano brilliantly
My friend is …………………………………………………
4. I find most of the young men of my own age so boring
I feel …………………………………………………
5. I've never had to wait this long for a bus before.
This is ……………………………………
6. Remember to take note of what the tour guide said.
Remember to put ……………………………………
7. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi.
We spent ... ……………………………………
8. No other book is more popular than Dickens "David Copperfield".
Dickens' “David Copperfield” is……………………………………
9. The furniture was too old to keep
It was ……………………………………………………
10. Gary is the best guitarist in her class.
 No one else ……………………………………………………
Đềsố 8
1. Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time.
 Since the computer was ……………………………………………………
2. It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week. Everybody
……………………………………………………
3. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you.
In case …………………………………………………
4. She had to do the washing up but she didn't.
She forgot. …………………………………………………
5. English is easy to learn.
→ It ....…………………………………………………
6. Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
If …………………………………………………
7. When did you first know him?
How …………………………………………………
8. Their trip lasted three days.
They had …………………………………………………
9 He can't afford to buy the car.
The car …………………………………………………
10. Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight.
 It wasn't …………………………………………………

Đềsố9
1. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.
It takes ……………………………………………
2. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.
I wish ……………………………………………
3. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
 The owner ……………………………………………
4. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough
 The sea was too ……………………………………………
5. Lan went to school after saying goodbye to her parents.
After Lan……………………………………………
6. The family becomes a source of encouragement in times of personal success ordefeat. We
are conscious of that.
We are conscious.... ……………………………………………
7. He was so brave that he ran after the thief to get the bag back.
It was ……………………………………………
8. Each family needs its own special set of rules and guidelines. It is sure about that.
It is sure……………………………………………
9. "Let's go swimming"
She suggests …………………………………………………
10. "Would you like a cup of tea?"
He …………………………………………………
Đềsố10
1. We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.
If we had …………………………………………………
2. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City
I haven't seen …………………………………………………
3. The Old Quarter is the noisiest part of the city.
No other parts ………………………………………………………
4. This place was the most dangerous I've ever been.
I've ………………………………………………………
5. No other cities in China are bigger than Shanghai.
Shanghai is China's ………………………………………………………
6 This is the best food I've ever eaten in this country
I've never... ………………………………………………………
7. Hang's house is farther from the city center than my house.
My house …………………………………………………
8. No other cities in Germany are older than Cologne
Cologne is ... …………………………………………………
9 Living in the big city is harder than living in the country.
 Living …………………………………………………
10. KhaiQuang is larger than any other manufacturing area in VinhPhuc.
KhaiQuang is …………………………………………………
Đềsố11
1. When did you start the project?
How long..………………………………………………
2. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.
The church ………………………………………………
3. My father used to play football when he was young
My father doesn't ………………………………………………
4. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday
I was………………………………………………
5. We invited a pop star onto the talk show, but he didn't turn up.
The pop star..……………………………………
6. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.
Despite……………………………………
7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
No sooner..……………………………………
8. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night
Had ……………………………………
9. You should take the train instead of the bus.
If……………………………………………
10. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
Someone must ... ……………………………………………
Đềsố12
1. They bought this house ten years ago.
They have ……………………………………………
2. The course finished with a big party.
At the end ……………………………………………
3. People thought that the cover was made of iron.
The cover ………………………………………
4 He went to London. He had lived there when he was a boy.
He went to London where………………………………………
5. Jane was absent from class because of her sickness.
Because Jane was ………………………………………
6. The package was too heavy for Peter to carry
The package was so ………………………………………
7. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam.
Motorbikes are ………………………………………
8. I Wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was
IfI..………………………………………
9. If you do not try hard, you can't pass the examination.
Unless ... ………………………………………
10. They spent more money, they had to work harder.
The more ………………………………………

Đềsố13
1. "I think you should try the chicken Marengo," said the waiter.
The waiter recommended ……………………………………………
2 This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
I have ……………………………………………
3. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
They're such ……………………………………………
4. The boy will receive some money to continue his study. His parents died in a traffic
accident.
The boy whose ……………………………………………
5. I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn't.
She persuaded ……………………………………………
6. He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrew on her trip to London.
He greatly regretted ……………………………………………
7. It's thought that the accident was caused by human error.
The accident is ……………………………………………
8. "Will you be visiting the TajMahal when you go to India?" he asked Elizabeth.
He asked ……………………………………………
9. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
He denied ………………………………………
10. Is this the only way to reach the city centre?
Isn't there ………………………………………?
Đềsố 14
1. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
At no time ………………………………………
2. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise.
If I………………………………………
3. I haven't been to the dentist's for two years.
It’s……………………………………
4. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
She never ……………………………………
5. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
 After.... ……………………………………
6. It's not worth making her change her mind.
There's ……………………………………
7. I was very interested in our conversation.
It was interesting ……………………………………………
8. Why did you do that ?
Whatever ……………………………………………
9. These bookshelves are my own work.
I made ……………………………………………
10. I don't play tennis as well as you do.
You ……………………………………………
Đềsố15
1. "Would you mind not smoking in here?"
I'd rather ………………………………………
2. He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took ………………………………………
3. "Why don't we go out for a walk?"
My father suggested ………………………………………
4. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.
Though ………………………………………
5. I can't believe that he passed the exam.
I find ………………………………………
6. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
There ………………………………………
7. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
He is the most ………………………………………
8. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't ………………………………………
9. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
What I should ……………………………………………
10. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor ……………………………………………
Đềsố 16
1. They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them.
They can't leave ……………………………………………
2. My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up.
The break-up of the marriage ……………………………………………
3. Sally finally managed to get a job.
Sally finally succeeded……………………………………………
4. That's the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly……………………………………………
5. "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued.
You'd ……………………………………………
6. If you don't rest yourself, you really will be ill.
 Unless ……………………………………………
7. "If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill.
Unless …………………………………………
8. The doctor told him that he work too hard.
You…………………………………………
9. Those pictures are beautiful.
How... …………………………………………
10. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
You don't …………………………………………

Đềsố17
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
In spite …………………………………………
2. The cake was so hard so I couldn't eat it.
It was …………………………………………
3. We didn't go because it rained.
If it hadn't…………………………………………
4. I can't cook as well as my mother does.
My mother …………………………………………
5. My husband didn't leave the car keys, so I couldn't pick him up at the station.
If my husband …………………………………………
6. "I don't think John will come", said Bill.
Bill doubted …………………………………………
7. The postman was bitten by our dog.
Our dog.…………………………………………
8. We couldn't drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented…………………………………………
9. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
It is... …………………………………………
10. Maria says she'd like to have been put in a higher class
Maria wishes.…………………………………………
Đềsố 18
1. Would you like me to finish the work tonight?
 I'll... …………………………………………
2 You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
In …………………………………………
3. They'll have to change the date of the meeting again.
The date... ……………………………………
4. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
We are going... ……………………………………
5. The bus takes longer than the train.
The train..……………………………………
6. John hasn't had his hair cut for over 6 months.
It's ……………………………………
7. This flower is very beautiful!
 How....……………………………………!
8. Somebody stole his watch yesterday.
His watch ……………………………………
9. The last time she had a swim was five years ago.
She hasn't ……………………………………
10. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o'clock the following morning.
 "Please ……………………………………

Đềsố19
1. She had never been so unhappy before.
She was unhappier ……………………………………
2. It was so late that nothing could be done.
It was too..... ……………………………………
3. He left school and then joined the army.
After... ……………………………………
4. The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning.
The plumber ……………………………………
5. I haven't seen that man before.
It's.... …………………………………
6. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
The furniture was too…………………………………
7. The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money.
The bank manager.... …………………………………
8 Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen.
Tom has…………………………………
9. Cats cannot swim as well as dogs.
Dogs can swim ……………………………………………………
10. Minh really loves to hang out with friends.
Minh really enjoys……………………………………………………
Đềsố20
1. Playing beach games is very interesting.
It is ……………………………………………………
2 He uses all his free time to look after his garden.
He spends ……………………………………………………
3. Son Tung M-TP performs the song "Chung ta khongthuocvenhau" very beautifully.
The song “Chung ta khongthuocvenhau”.……………………………………
4. A fish swims faster than a duck.
A duck ……………………………………
5. My house is bigger than your house.
Your house ……………………………………
6. I moved to Hanoi five years ago.
I have ……………………………………
7. Tea is cheaper than coffee.
Coffee …………………………………………
8. I adore listening to music every day
I enjoy …………………………………………
9. The red car is more expensive than the black one.
The black car …………………………………………
10. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
Mary …………………………………………

PART II.
Đềsố 01
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. The teacher was too tired to teach us how to swim.
The teacher was not ________________________________________________.
2. The mother made the little girl go to bed in time.
The little girl _______________________________________________________.
3. She can't go to school today because she is ill.
If she _____________________________________________________________.
4. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.
My sister has _______________________________________________________.
5. The car was so expensive that my dad didn't buy it.
The car was too _____________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. She stayed at home. She did not go to see him. (instead of)
__________________________________________________________________
7. The exercise was very long. Jimmy couldn't do it in thirty minutes. (too)
__________________________________________________________________
8. He tried hard. He couldn't set up a new world record. (although)
__________________________________________________________________
9. He went on holiday. I went on holiday. (both…and)
__________________________________________________________________
10. Mary's room is dirty. It is messy too. (not only ...but)
_________________________________________________________________
Đềsố 02
Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
1. My written English is better than my spoken English.
I am ______________________________________________________________.
2. You won't get into university without passing your exam.
Unless ____________________________________________________________.
3. Because of his hard work, he made a success of his business.
He worked so _____________________________________________________.
4. I found the film rather boring.
I was _____________________________________________________________.
5. The wind was cold this morning but we went for a walk.
Despite ___________________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. In the city there are more places to go. They stay open later. (and... too)
__________________________________________________________________
7. Uncle Tom used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)
__________________________________________________________________
8 Working in a coal mine is a hard job. It can be dangerous (and ... as well)
__________________________________________________________________
9. Teachers don't like it when you talk. They are trying to teach (while)
__________________________________________________________________
10. The old house burned down last week. No one lived there. (where)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 03
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. It's a pity that our teacher isn't here at the moment.
I wish ____________________________________________________________.
2. It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again.
The show__________________________________________________________.
3. He prefers typing to writing by hand.
He'd rather ________________________________________________________.
4. He speaks too quickly for me to understand.
He doesn't speak ____________________________________________________.
5. They say that this house is haunted.
This house ________________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. Phong didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
__________________________________________________________________
7. I don't think my English is good. I cannot join our English Speaking Club. (enough)
__________________________________________________________________
8. I don't come from your country. I can't understand your problems. (if)
__________________________________________________________________
9. Marie wanted the clock repaired. She felt it would be worthwhile. (as)
__________________________________________________________________
10. Sam likes hamburgers. He likes the hamburgers his mother makes. (that)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 04
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
1. We often go to the town cultural house. We can enjoy and take part in many performances
there. (where)
__________________________________________________________________
2. We couldn't get tickets for the football match. We queued for an hour.
(in spite of)
__________________________________________________________________
3. Nikki is not at school today. Nikki's turn is to pass out papers. (whose)
__________________________________________________________________
4. The brown squirrel ran up the tree. The dog did not bark. (but)
__________________________________________________________________
5. No one was at home. The thieves robbed the house. (because)
__________________________________________________________________
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
6. The last time we went to Ho Chi Minh City was in 2009.
We haven't ________________________________________________________.
7. I advise you to be more truthful in future.
If I_______________________________________________________________.
8. "Let's have a picnic next Sunday," Maria said.
Maria suggested ____________________________________________________.
9. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.
The wanted man ____________________________________________________.
10. We didn't have enough money to buy the picture.
The picture was too__________________________________________________.

Đềsố 05
Use the words and phrases provided to write meaningful sentences.
1. my/ opinion/ wear/ uniforms/ encourage/ students/proud/ school//.
__________________________________________________________________
2. holiday/be/ so/ disappointing/they/decide/ ask/ money/ back//.
__________________________________________________________________
3. if/ there/ be/ much/ exhaust fume/ air/ more/ people/ cope/ respiratory problem//.
__________________________________________________________________
4. you/know/name/lecturer/talk/natural disasters/workshop/ two days ago//?
__________________________________________________________________
5. when/ I/ call/ Jane/ last night/she/ watch/game show/ television//.
__________________________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. It was not her job. Anne took out the trash. (though)
__________________________________________________________________
7. We didn't go to the theatre. We stayed at home. (instead of)
__________________________________________________________________
8. We must replace the loudspeakers. The current ones aren't satisfactory. (since)
__________________________________________________________________
9. Lena was unable to swim. Lena didn't want to go to the pool party. (as)
__________________________________________________________________
10. An elephant is the largest land mammal. An elephant may live 70 years. (which)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 06
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. This part of the city is very noisy but we enjoy living there.
Although __________________________________________________________.
2. What a pity these shops close at lunch-time.
I wish ____________________________________________________________.
3. "Did you have a good time abroad last week?"
She asked me ______________________________________________________.
4. "What about going on a picnic the day after tomorrow?"
Nam suggested_____________________________________________________.
5. The science librarian is more helpful than the history librarian.
The history librarian is ______________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. He was well trained by famous inventors. He went on to invent many useful machines.
(and)
__________________________________________________________________
7. I go swimming. I have to keep my eyes closed underwater. (When)
__________________________________________________________________
8. The children played in the yard. Their mothers sat on the bench chatting. (whose)
__________________________________________________________________
9. You can ask the teacher for help. You need further guidance. (in case)
__________________________________________________________________
10. We could not agree on a time for the meeting. We also disagreed on where we should
meet. (neither)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 07
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. Please let me open the window.
Would you mind ____________________________________________________?
2. That meal was excellent!
What _____________________________________________________________!
3. Jenny doesn't play tennis as well as she used to.
Jenny used ________________________________________________________.
4. Have you ever been to Thailand before?
Is this your ________________________________________________________?
5. Sarah can swim further than I can.
I cannot___________________________________________________________.
Use the words and phrases provided to write suitable sentences of a postcard.
Dear Hoa,
6. We/be/holiday/London/ and/ weather/ here/ great/ sightseeing//.
__________________________________________________________________
7. Yesterday/ visit/ Hyde Park/ and/go/boat trip/Thames/ Tower Bridge//.
__________________________________________________________________
8. Last week/ visit/ Buckingham Palace/hope/ see/ Queen//.
__________________________________________________________________
9. After/ dinner/ tonight/I/go/ some/friends/ Harrods/do/shopping/ there//.
__________________________________________________________________
10. Tomorrow/visit/ Tower of London/ and/ London Eye//.
__________________________________________________________________
That’s all for now,
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Đềsố 08
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. He is sorry now that he cannot go to the football match.
He wishes _________________________________________________________.
2. I was busy yesterday. I could not go to the meeting.
I couldn't __________________________________________________________.
3. My mum gets up early in the morning and she is used to it.
My mum is used ____________________________________________________.
4. You will catch a cold if you do not keep your feet dry.
Unless ____________________________________________________________.
5. Mark was too young to sce horror films.
Mark was not _______________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. Mark Twain was a great American writer. He wrote Tom Sawyer. (who)
__________________________________________________________________
7. The radio does not work properly. Some of the parts are missing. (because)
__________________________________________________________________
8. He went out of the room. He did not say anything. (without)
__________________________________________________________________
9. They went for a picnic. We went swimming. (but)
__________________________________________________________________
10. I'll come. I'll finish my work. (as soon as)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 09
Write meaningful sentences, using the words and phrases given below.
1. The football fans/ gathering/ the stadium/ since/I/ arrived//.
__________________________________________________________________
2. We/be/ very/tired/ last night/ because/ we/ play/ football/ afternoon//.
__________________________________________________________________
3. The stands/ being/fill/by/ spectators/ when/ we/ come//.
__________________________________________________________________
4. The match/ be/ great/ fun/ if/ it/ not rain/ now//.
__________________________________________________________________
5. That/be/the play/ perform/ the stage/by/ famous/actors/ actresses/ last nigh//.
__________________________________________________________________
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
6. "If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world."
She said ___________________________________________________________.
7. I am only interested in why he did it.
The only thing ______________________________________________________.
8. The switch was too high for him to reach.
He wasn't __________________________________________________________.
9. She dances beautifully and sings sweetly, too.
She not only ________________________________________________________.
10. Despite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
Although__________________________________________________________.

Đềsố 10
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
More and more_____________________________________________________.
2. “When the sun rises, I feel like singing.” Kitty said.
Kitty said that ______________________________________________________.
3. He succeeded in winning the race.
He managed_______________________________________________________.
4. I'm sorry I can't understand the instructions clearly.
I wish ____________________________________________________________.
5. She finds it easy to study maths.
She has ___________________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. The men went back to work. The lunch break was over. (When)
__________________________________________________________________
7. The accommodation is cheap. It is very comfortable. (despite)
__________________________________________________________________
8. Sam is ready to see a doctor. She will follow the doctor's orders and feel better soon! (and)
__________________________________________________________________
9. London's underground subway system is very efficient and easy to use. The city is large
and bustling. (even though)
__________________________________________________________________
10. The basketball court is far from my house. It is always full of players. (which)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 11
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed __________________________________________________.
2. Don't stop him doing what he wants.
Let ______________________________________________________________.
3. “Why don't you put your luggage under the seat?”
He suggested ______________________________________________________.
4. "It certainly wasn't me who stole the money!" she said
She denied ________________________________________________________.
5. The law of supply and demand should govern the prices of goods.
The prices ________________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. I don't know anything about plumbing. I can't fix the leak in the sink myself. (if)
__________________________________________________________________
7. Dogs can walk in the city park. Dogs must be on a leash. (but)
__________________________________________________________________
8. Early storm warnings imply heavy rains. Early storm warnings also imply strong winds.
(and)
__________________________________________________________________
9. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer. The program only offers classes in the
morning. (so)
__________________________________________________________________
10. The hostess specified the times for drinks and dinner. Her guests knew when to arrive at
the party. (whose)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 12
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. Did they understand the problem?
They didn't_________________________________________________________?
2. The thief made her hand over the money.
She was ___________________________________________________________.
3. What do they hold this meeting for?
What is ___________________________________________________________?
4. "Why don't you meet to discuss how to develop the project?"
I suggest __________________________________________________________.
5. We have to cut down on our driving because there is an oil shortage.
Because of ________________________________________________________.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. Don't use more than five words.
6. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. EXCHANGED
I took the book back to the shop and_________________ that was better.
7. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. AMUSING
I've never read a _______________one before.
8. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. MOST
He is______________ we have ever met.
9. My mother insisted on my doing some chores every day. MADE
My mother _________________some chores every day.
10. My parents moved to New Zealand five years ago. SINCE
It __________________ my parents moved to New Zealand.

Đềsố 13
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. Our picnic was cancelled as it rained heavily last Sunday.
Because of _______________________________________________________.
2. She doesn't intend to meet him again.
She has no _______________________________________________________.
3. It is reported that two people were killed in the car accident.
Two people ______________________________________________________.
4. "Don't make too much noise, children," he said.
He told __________________________________________________________.
5. Years ago women were too busy at home to take part in social activities.
Years ago women didn't_____________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. The tortoise was slow. He beat the hare in the race. (Though)
__________________________________________________________________
7. She worked very hard. She could not please her step-mother. (However)
__________________________________________________________________
8 He hadn't received any formal training in mechanics. He invented many useful machines.
(but)
__________________________________________________________________
9. She was very tired. She could not stand up. (so… that)
__________________________________________________________________
10. The driver was given a final warning about speeding. The driver continued to drive too
fast. (but)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 14
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. The policeman told us to fit new locks on the door.
The policeman suggested _____________________________________________.
2. You have to see it to believe it.
It has to ___________________________________________________________.
3. I invited my friend have a cup of tea.
I said to my friend: “________________________________________________?”
4. We couldn't find George anywhere.
George was _______________________________________________________.
5. Are you sorry you don't speak more languages?
Do you ever wish __________________________________________________?
Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in CAPITALS. These words must
not be altered in any way
6. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof. ARE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. DEPENDS
__________________________________________________________________
8. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? DIRECT
__________________________________________________________________
9 You won't find out whether they are open if you don't phone them. WITHOUT
__________________________________________________________________
10. The competition will take place Sunday, rain or shine. WHETHER
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 15
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. I find his handwriting very hard to read.
I have difficulty_____________________________________________________.
2. Success depends on your hard work.
The harder _________________________________________________________.
3.“If I were you, I wouldn't accept his offer.”
Patricia advised _____________________________________________________.
4. The cost of living has fallen considerably in the past month.
There has __________________________________________________________.
5 "Could you guard against my handbag while I go to the toilet?"
“Could you keep ___________________________________________________?”
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. The dates of the exam need to change. All students can take it. (in order)
__________________________________________________________________
7. Looking for rainbows may be an idle person's venture. Believing in rainbows is
every person's need. (while)
__________________________________________________________________
8. Writers should never omit revising steps. Revising can improve idea development and
thought flow. (since)
__________________________________________________________________
9. They caught the thief. They handed him over to the police. (Having)
__________________________________________________________________
10. The author created the children's story. The author did not draw the illustrations. (but)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 16
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. Tennis was something that never interested me.
I never used________________________________________________________.
2. We must go to school in any kind of weather.
Whatever kind ______________________________________________.
3. Swimming across this river is impossible.
You must find ______________________________________________________.
4. Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
In ________________________________________________________________.
5. The teacher didn't allow the class to leave before 4.00.
The teacher made ___________________________________________________.
Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in CAPITALS. Keep the new
sentences as close in meaning to the original ones as possible.
6. Dickens' last novel was unfinished when he died WITHOUT
Dickens died _______________________________________________.
7. The thief has broken into his house three times recently HAD
He has ____________________________________________________.
8. It's more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian. SEEN
Julian _____________________________________________________.
9. He said he disapproved of people who smoked. EXPRESSED
He ________________________________________________________.
10. "Why don't you buy a new coat?" Mary told me. SUGGESTED
Mary_______________________________________________________.

Đềsố 17
Complete the second so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the given
word. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. A temporary manager is running the shop at the moment. RUN
The shop________________ a temporary manager at the moment
2. How long is your journey from home to work? TAKE
How long ___________________get from home to work?
3. “I haven't spoken to him yet," Denise said. THAT
Denise said ___________________him yet.
4. George spent ages tidying up his room. TOOK
It __________________________up his room
5. We might not find it easy to book a seat at the last minute. COULD
It _______________________us to book a seat at the last minute.
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
6. It was such a difficult question that no one could answer it correctly.
The question was so_____________________________________________.
7. It was stupid of you to tell him about it.
You shouldn't __________________________________________________.
8. The wind was bending the young tree to the ground.
The young tree ___________________________________________________.
9. My friends came because they didn't know that I was away.
If_____________________________________________________________.
10. Might we find water on Mars?
Might water_______________________________________________________?
Đềsố 18
Make up meaningful sentences, using the words and phrases given below.
1. The case/be/ so heavy/Nam/ could/put/ on the rack//.
__________________________________________________________________
2. Only/his father's help/he/ able/ write/ this letter/English//.
__________________________________________________________________
3. Would you mind/1/ move this pot of flowers/ that far corner//?
__________________________________________________________________
4. Among the best films/ we/ see/ recently be/Emily in the Moon Farm and Counter Strike//.
__________________________________________________________________
5. If they/ eat/big breakfast/not feel/ very hungry/ by the time/ they/ reach/ the top of the
mountain//.
__________________________________________________________________
Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in CAPITALS. Keep the new
sentences as close in meaning to the original ones.
6. Do you want something to drink? CARE
Would you __________________________________________?
7. He found it hard to open the window. DIFFICULTY
He had________________________________________________.
8. She lived just outside the town. OUTSKIRTS
She lived on ___________________________________________.
9. Which of the two books would you prefer? RATHER
Which __________________________________________________?
10. "You stole the laptop," they said to the boy. ACCUSED
They ____________________________________________________.

Đềsố 19
Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in CAPITALS. Keep the new
sentences as close in meaning to the original ones as possible.
1. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. TO
I happened_________________________________________________.
2. Why did you argue with him? It was a waste of time. IN
There was no point _____________________________________________.
3. The population will increase rapidly if the death rate is reduced. DECREASE
_____________________________________________________________________.
4. They intend to travel around the world when they retire. GO
 They are ______________________________________________________.
5. He would not stop talking although no one was listening. INSISTED
___________________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. We will have to consider joining another club. You should make improvements. (unless)
__________________________________________________________________
7. I threw my dog's ball in the pool. She was too scared of the water to go and get it. (but)
__________________________________________________________________
8. I think it's supposed to rain today. You should bring your umbrella with you. (so)
__________________________________________________________________
9. He thought he must have made a mistake somewhere. He went through his calculations
again. (Thinking)
__________________________________________________________________
10. I live farther away from my family now. I make a greater effort to see them at least once a
month. (Despite)
__________________________________________________________________

Đềsố 20
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
1. He wanted to know whether I understood what she meant,
He said: "Do _____________________________________________________?”
2. Please don't touch the things on display.
Would you mind __________________________________________________?
3. You can't smoke anywhere in the hospital.
Smoking is _______________________________________________________.
4. Taking notes in shorthand during lectures can help you keep up your shorthand ability.
You can ___________________________________________________________.
5. “Won't you forget to feed the goldfish?" said Mary.
Mary reminded _____________________________________________________.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
6. I like to cat at my uncle's house. He is an excellent cook. (since)
__________________________________________________________________
7. The stadium has a beautiful view of the water. We're going to the stadium tonight. (where)
__________________________________________________________________
8. The farmers had applied new technology in their fields. The output of rice was raised.
(Thanks to)
__________________________________________________________________
9. The weather on Sunday was rainy and cold. The family enjoyed an indoor picnic. (so)
__________________________________________________________________
10. The family were sleeping. The mouse ran through the kitchen and ate the bread. (While)
__________________________________________________________________