BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN DÀNH CHO HỌC SINH THCS VÀ THPT CUỐN SÁCH GỒM PHẦN: + PHẦN 1: 11 EXERCISES CÓ ĐÁP ÁN + PHẦN 2: 49 BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN + PHẦN : 400 CÂU VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN ++++++++++++++@++++++++++++++++ I/ PHẦN 1: 11 EXERCISES CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Exercise 1: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning It isn't necessary to finish the work to day -> You don't Sally finally managed to get a job > Sally finally succeeded That's the last time I go to that restaurant —> I certainly "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued -> You'd If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill —> Unless 6.1 should like someone to take me out to dinner -> What I should Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life —> Martin's poor They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them —> They can't leave My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up > The break-up of the marriage 10.1 can't believe that he passed the exam -> I find Exercise 1 You don't have to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting a job 3.1 certainly won't go to that restaurant any more You'd better take a holiday Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill What I should like is being/ to be taken out to dinner Martin's poor health doesn't / can't prevent / stop him (from) enjoying life They can't leave their dog behind when they go/are on holiday The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed 10.1 find it hard to believe that he passed the exam Exercise 2: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning This is the fastest way to get to the city center -> There If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him He is the most We arrived too late to see the first film -> We didn't "Would you mind not smoking in here?" I'd rather He wrote the letter in two hours -> It took "Why don't we go out for a walk?" My father suggested In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast -> Though 8.1 was very interested in our conversation It was interesting Why did you that ? Whatever 10 These bookshelves are my own work I made Exercise There's no faster way than this to get to the city center He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problems We didn't arrive early enough to see the first film I'd rather you didn't smoke in here It took him hours to write the letter My father suggested we should go out for a while OR going out for a while Though Mr.Benson is old, He runs miles before breakfast It was interesting to talk to you Whatever did you that for ? 10 made these bookshelves myself Exercise 3: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning 1.I don't play tennis as well as you You 2.1 haven't been to the dentist's for two years It's Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress She never I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university After It's not worth living to make her change her mind There's He said he was not guilty of stealing the car He denied Is this the only way to reach the city centre? Isn't there ? He never suspected that the money had been stolen At no time It's my opinion that you should take more exersise If I 10.1 was going to leave, but because of what he said, I didn't She persuaded Exercise You play tennis better than I It's two years since I went to the dentist's She never went to Paris without buying a new dress After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university There's no need to make her change her mind He denied for stealing (having stolen) the car/ that he had stolen the car Isn't there (another way/ some other way/ any other way)(to/ to reach/ reaching) the city centre At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen/ someone had stolen the money If I were you, I'd take more exercise 10 She persuaded me not to leave Exercise 4: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrey on her trip to London He greatly regretted It's thought that the accident was caused by human error The accident is "Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?" he asked Elizabeth He asked "Ithink you should try the chicken Marengo," said the waiter The waiter recommended This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted I have Exercise He greatly regretted not seeing Andrey on her trip to London The accident is thought to have been caused by human error He asked Elizabeth if she would be visiting the Taj Mahal when she went The waiter recommended us to try/ that we should try 5.1 have never tasted such a dilicious cake Exercise 5: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them They're such The boy will receive some money to continue his study His parents died in a traffic accident The boy whose They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam Motorbikes are I wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was If I If you not try hard, you can't pass the examination Unless They spent more money, they had to work harder The more People thought that the cover was made of iron The cover He went to London He had lived there when he was a boy He went to London where Jane was absent from class because of her sickness Because Jane was 10 The package was too heavy for Peter to carry The package was so Exercise They're such easy questions that everyone can answer them The boy whose parents died in a traffic accident will receive some money to continue his study Motorbikes are being produced in Vietnam If I had been there yesterday, I would have known who he was Unless you try hard, you can't pass the examination The more they spent money the harder they had to work The cover was thought to have been make of iron He went to London where had lived when he was a boy Because Jane was sick, Jane was absent from class 10 The package was so heavy that Peter couldn't carry it Exercise 6: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning You should take the train instead of the bus -> If I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door > Someone must They bought this house ten years ago > They have The course finished with a big party > At the end We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up > The pop star Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will —> Despite The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened > No sooner You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night -> Had When did you start the project? —> How long 10 Their wedding will be held in a lovely church > The church Exercise l.If I were you, I'd take the train instead of the bus 2.Someone must have forgotten to lock the door 3.They have had/ owned this house for ten years 4.At the end of the course, there was a big party 5.The pop star that/ who/ whom we invited onto the chatshow didn't turn up 6.Despite her saying that she would come, I don't think she ever will 7.No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened 8.Had you slept well last night, you wouldn't feel tired now 9.How long is it since you started the project ? 10 The church where their wedding will be held is lovely Exercise 7: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning My father used to play football when he was young My father doesn't , Jane gave me a present on my last birthday I was "Let's go swimming" She suggests "Would you like a cup of coffee?" He We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map If we had 6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City I haven't seen It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh It takes It's a pity you didn't tell us about this I wish They think the owner of the house is abroad The owner 10 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough The sea was too Exercise My father doesn't play football anymore 2.1 was given a present on my last birthday She suggests going swimming He invited me a cup of tea If we had had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle 6.1 haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh 8.1 wish you had told us about it The owner of the house is thought to be abroad 10 The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming Exercise 8: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same When did you first know him? How Their trip lasted three day They had It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you In case She had to the washing up but she didn't She forgot English id easy to learn It Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity -» If The furniture was too old to keep It was Gary is the best guitarist in her class No one else Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time Since the computer was 10.It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week Everybody Exercise 1.How long have you known him 2.They had a three-day trip 3.In case it rain hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you 4.She forgot doing the washing up 5.It is easy to learn English 6.If you leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity 7.It was such old furniture that we couldn't keep it 8.No one else in Gary's class plays the guitar as well as her 9.Since the computer was invented, people have saved a lot of time 10 Everybody needs to clean up their neighborhood once a week Exercise 9: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same It is necessary to finish the work today —> You need Sally finally managed to get the job > Sally finally succeeded This is the last time I go to this restaurant > I certainly 4" I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued -> You'd " " If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill — > Unless The doctor told him that he work too hard -> You Those pictures are beautiful —> How It was an interesting film -> What What is the weight of your suitcase? > How 10 How tall is Peter's father? -> What Exercise You need to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting the job I certainly will never go to this restaurant "You'd better take a holiday " the doctor said to him Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill "You work too hard" the doctor sai to him How beautiful those pictures are What an interesting film (it was)! How heavy is your suitcase? 10 What is Peter's father's height? Exercise 10: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one: He can't afford to buy the car The car Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight It wasn't Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second -hand washing-machine Mrs Taylor wished Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice It Jane is the tallest girl in her class Nobody They couldn't find the manager anywhere The manager was Their teacher is making them study hard They As I get older, I want to travel less The older 9.1 have never been to Liverpool in my life Never 10 My father speaks very little French My father speaks hardly Exercise 10 The car is too expensive for him to buy It wasn't until Shirley was eight years that she began to read Mrs Taylor wished she hadn't bought the second - hand washing - machine It can't be denied that she has the beautiful voice Nobody in Jane's class is as tall as her The manager was no where to be found They are being made to study hard The older I get, the less I want to travel Never have I been to Liverpool in my life 10 My father speaks hardly any French EXERCISE 11 A.Mối quan hệ “ago-since-for” q khứ đơn hồn thành 1.We haven’t been to a concert for over a year -The last time………………………………… 2.Your birthday party was the last time I really enjoyed myself -I……………………………………………………………… 3.It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother -My father……………………………………………… 4.Tom went to Scotland last Friday and is still there -Tom has…………………………………………… 5.When did you last ride a bike? -How long is it………………………………………? 6.The last time I went swimming was when I was in France -I haven’t…………………………………………………… 7.You haven’t tided up this room for weeks -It’s………………………………………… 8.He was last in touch with me three weeks ago - He hasn’t……………………………………… 9.Mr John hasn’t visited France since 1990 -Mr John last……………………………………… 10.It last rained three weeks ago -It’s……………………………… 11.I haven’t eaten this kind of food before This is the first……………………………… KEY A.1…I went to a concert was over a year ago 2…haven’t really enjoyed myself since your birthday party 3….hasn’t seen his brother for nearly 20 years 4….been in Scotland since last Friday ……gone to Scotland since last Friday 5…… since you rode a bike? 6………been swimming since I was in France./ ……… gone swimming since I was in France 7….weeks since you tided up this room 8… Been in touch with her for three weeks 9….visited France in 1990 10…three weeks since it rained 11….time I have eaten this kind of food B.Mệnh đề “wish” 12.What a pity you failed your driving test! -I wish……………………………………… 13.It’s a pity that you’re going away so soon -I wish………………………………………… 14.I’m sorry I didn’t phone him yesterday -I wish…………………………………… B.12….you had passed/ hadn’t failed your driving test 13….you weren’t going away so soon 14… I had phoned him yesterday C.Mệnh đề so sánh 15.She knows a lot more about it than I -I don’t know……………………………… 16.Jane is a better cook than Betty -Betty can’t………………………………… 17.Tom is younger than he looks -Tom isn’t……………………………………… 18.I didn’t spend as much money as my friend did -My friend………………………………………… 19.He doesn’t know them as well as I -I know……………………………………… 20.It’s still cold but it was colder yesterday -It’s isn’t………………………………………… C.15… as much about it as she does 16….cook as well as Jane 17… as old as he looks 18….spent more money than I did 19….them better than he does 10 Sentence transformation 45B He failed to win the race He didn’t No body can deny that she has a beautiful voice It The rent is $ 60 per week The flat He borrowed the money from the bank The bank It is not expensive It doesn’t Their teacher is making them prepare carefully for the exam They are I would any thing for you There is He was late because his car broke The reason I won’t swim in the sea because it is too cold The sea is not 10 Robert says he will never visit Manchester again Robert says this Sentence transformation 46B Mary told the police about the burglary Mary reported I never intended to go to the wedding I never had “It certainly wasn’t me who took your car” said Bob Bob refused She is a good guitarist She can He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee Swearing at the referee earned Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive Norman’s house may Someone must meet him at the railway station He I often get up early I am used Getting a good job doesn’t interest him He Sentence transformation 47B Do you think Sally will be able to come to us for Christmas? Is there any How about something to eat before the show? Shall ? Unless you start at once, you’ll be late If I have never seen a dirtier- looking dog This is Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car In spite They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight All the prisoners Mary rang hours and hours ago It is hours You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches In case you They understand more than we We don’t 10 The prime Minister is going to open the enquiry 33 The enquiry Sentence transformation 48B “If you don’t take it easy, you’ll have another heart attack” the doctor said to the patient The doctor warned the patient I know this reporter’s background well and he’s 100% honest This reporter whose They stretched the rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul (pull) their equipment across By People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to The We’ve been thinking the matter over and have and have finally come to a decision We’ve Why isn’t this TV working? What I’ve never tasted pleasant before This If there is an emergency, ring this number In I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat She 10 The engine failed because a part had been badly fitted The engine failure Sentence transformation 49B I’m having a number of troubles now because I lost my passport last week If I She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her Hardly “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John The team leader criticized I only made that terrible mistake because I was thinking If I When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall The police caught It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning Getting It’s possible that he didn’t get my letter He might It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year Sad We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful Much to 34 10 KEY Sentence transformation 32B “You stole that bicycle” – the policeman said to him Unless you don’t want to keep fit, you must play sports That mosquitoes cause malaria is well-known Though life is short, we waste a lot of time Unless you don’t want to keep fit, you must play sports Mr Hill’s students are taught to understand different English accents by him The film was so boring that we left before the end It’s four years since Robert and Catherine are married If Elizabeth hadn’t smoked cigarettes, she would not have got a bad cough 10 Anna asked if she could have a new bicycle Sentence transformation 33B The meal began with a wonderful fish soup Although I had met Brian before, I had never really talked to him It can’t have been Hilary’s fault I wish Mr Barker had told me until it was too late I’d rather you didn’t go out this evening Learning a foreign language in a week is impossible I am fond of detective stories I wish he were here now She doesn’t know where he has been 10 Have you been told about it yet? Sentence transformation 34B We spent three hours opening the door He would not be allowed to go out by his mother He’ll always remember waiting for his friends to go to school Andrews suggested that they should for a walk in the park He broke the world record in his second attempt He said that he wished he knew the answer He was sorry for spending so much money He wished me luck My application for the job was turned down 10 Ann pleaded with her boy friend not to drive so fast Sentence transformation 35B John Speck did not succeed in finding the source of the river Nile Maria wishes she had applied for the job in the library In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam It is difficult for handicapped people to find shopping tin supermarket Sally was given a micro-computer for her birthday by her parents It’s not my fault if the tin- opener’s broken Mike doesn’t play squash as well as Barbara 35 Who does this suitcase belong to? In spite of having a bad cold, William went to work 10 It is a two-hour train journey from London to Bristol Sentence transformation 36B If the lecturer had prepared his speech carefully, he would not have done it very badly If the gardener had watered those plants yesterday, they would not have died The bread was so bread that my grand father couldn’t cut it My mother cooks better than my sister does In spite of the bad weather, the schoolchildren managed to come to class on time Bill doubted if John would come Our dog bit the post man The fog prevented us from driving In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car 10 Miss Jones is the best teacher in this school Sentence transformation 37B You’d better apologize to Sally Be careful or you will fail That car belongs to Mrs Edward According to the station clock, it was half past ten The wallet was found with no name in it by Henry Ronald said that he did not steal Mrs Clark’s handbag Susan doesn’t like staying in hotels as much as camping The fridge was too heavy for us to move Mary asked John not to tell anyone about her new dress 10 Sally’s English is quite fluent Sentence transformation 38B Bill’s call was answered by Mr Anderson because his secretary was out to lunch The boys was made to go outside by security guard Ali has studied in both the US and Europe His sister called We were as surprised as Jane If it hadn’t been for his help, I would have gone bankrupt After Tim’s friends had arrived, he reached the station I expect him to get there by lunchtime Although my plans are careful, a lot of things went wrong 10 Because of his bad behavior, he must be punished Sentence transformation 39B It looked as if the house had been unoccupied for several years The identify of the murdered man was informed to the police Throughout his life the fisherman was very poor The lion is fed at p.m everyday by the keepers If we had had the map, we would not have got lost I would rather you delivered the sofa on Friday If there were no sun, there would be no kinds of energy Though the weather is bad, the pilot will bring the plane down safely Unless the scientists get energy from the sun and wind, Fossil fuel will be more expensive 10 Although the salary was slow, she decided to accept the job Sentence transformation 40B If he had studied hard, he would not have failed in his examinations Eric told his girlfriend that he didn’t leave her anymore He insisted on seeing the manager Arthur apologized for hurting her feelings It’s better for me to get back to work People said that he was in the French foreign Legion The nurse asked Mrs Bindley how old the little boy was It can’t have been Mrs Elton because she’s in Bristol When did Catherine and Henry engage? 10 Although Mr Benton is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast Sentence transformation 41B Unless you promise to try harder, I will not help you Carol accused June of bring cheating She has got that house since 1973 36 He is believed to be mad We are going to have out house painted by a local firm He advised us to go by train She is too old to have children You don’t need to shout The play was so dull that he fell asleep 10 She enquired where the nearest tube was Sentence transformation 42B There were no volunteer to help Many others residents are like you situation “There was more snow than ever before” – Richard said Our neighbor has never invited us into his home I am so sick now The wanted man is believed to be living in London No one knows how many stars there are in the sky Unless we use a giant telescope, we can’t see most of the stars The boy asked his sister if she had ever read a book on space lights 10 The travel agent asked if I wanted to insure my luggage or not Sentence transformation 43B You have such a beautiful home It is so nice that Jay could come with you Tom’s sister will come to the US to study if Tom’s mother allows Linda’s uncle died and she sold his house Betty allowed Karen to keep the kitten The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes His briefcase was so full that the zip fastener can not close properly It is said that he beats his wife It looks as if he is running away from you fierce dog 10 No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter Sentence transformation 44B Unless you didn’t miss the program, you couldn’t really understand their intension It is over a year since I was able to see them It has been suggested that income tax should be abolished Never before had the king resigned He was too tired to see the end of the film He is the first time he has visited England It looks as if it may rain He will come so as to be sure of meeting you He enjoys waling in the rain 10 A child spends most of the life playing Sentence transformation 45B He didn’t manage to win the race It can’t be denied that she has a beautiful voice The flat costs $ 60 per week The bank lent him the money It doesn’t take too much money They are being made to prepare carefully for the exam by their teacher There is nothing I would not for you The reason why he was late was that his car broke The sea is not warm enough for me to swim 10 Robert says this is the last time he visits Manchester Sentence transformation 46B Mary reported the burglary to the police I never had any intention of going to the wedding Bob refused to take the car She can play guitar well Swearing at the referee earned him two-match suspension Norman’s house may be more expensive than mine but it is not as big and attractive as mine He must be met at the railway station I am used to getting up early He is not interested in getting a good job Sentence transformation 47B 37 Is there any possibility that Sally will come to us for Christmas? Shall we eat something before the show? If you don’t start at once, you’ll be late This is the dirtiest dog I have ever seen In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car All the prisoners will be caught again tonight It is hours since Mary rang In case you get hungry on the train, take some sandwiches We don’t understand as much as they 10 The enquiry is going to be opened by the Prime Minister Sentence transformation 48B The doctor warned the patient to take it easy or he would have another heart attack This reporter whose background I know well is 100% honest By stretching the rope from one side of the crevasse to the other, they hauled their equipment across The smoking that people is not as much as it used to We’ve given our mind to think the matter over and come to a decision What’s wrong with this TV? This is the first time I’ve tasted pleasant In case there is an emergency, ring this number She always gives me a cup of coffee when I visit her flat 10 The engine failure is caused by a badly fitted part Sentence transformation 49B If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I would not have had troubles Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting her The team leader criticized John for not waiting for her him If I hadn’t been thinking, I would not have made that terrible mistake The police caught him when he was climbing over the garden wall Getting to work this morning was a bit difficult He might not have got my letter We were going to visit our grandmother so we left early in the morning Sad as it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year 10 Much to our regret, your application has not been successful III/ 400 CÂU VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Your house is bigger than mine My house isn't as big as yours He did his homework , then he went to bed After having done his homework, he went to bed Jane doesn’t speak English as well as Peter Peter speaks E better than Jane Da Lat is one of the famous landscapes in Vietnam.I spent my holiday there I spent my holiday in Da Lat which is one of the famous landscapes in Vietnam The manager asked me to come to his office The manager said "could you come to my office" He asked me where he could find her in that town He said "where can I find her in this town?" She asked me not to be late She said to me "don't be late" The train couldn’t run because of the snow The snow prevented the train from running 38 Nam laughed a lot when I told him the joke The joke made Nam laugh a lot 10 The police continued to watch the house The police carried on watching the house 11 Mr John gave an interesting speech Mr John spoke interestingly 12 The sight was right in front of him but he didn’t notice it Although the sight was right in front of him, he didn’t notice it 13 The woman was terribly upset Her dog was run over The woman whose dog was run over was terribly upset 14 Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year Why don't we go abroad for our holiday this year? 15 I fall asleep as the film was so boring I fall asleep because of the boring film 16 My students are very good at Mathematics My students study Mathematics very well 17 This is the most modern building in this area No building in this area is as modern as this one 18 I asked the students to complete these tasks yesterday I had these tasks completed by the students yesterday 19 John drives more carefully than his brother John’s brother doesn’t drive as carefully as he 20 They were such difficult questions that we couldn’t answer them The questions were so difficult that we couldn’t answer them 21 Lan didn’t go to the school last Monday because she was sick Because of her sickness, Lan didn’t go to the school last Monday 22 Why don’t you bring your brother to the party? I suggest that he should bring his brother to the party 23 The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry →As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up 24 Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected →There is no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence 25 He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her →It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her 26 His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job →His wife is pushing him to get a better job 27 His second attempt on the world record was successful → He broke the work record at/on his second attempt 28 I applied for the job but was turned down →My application for the job was turned down 29 There are more people out of work in this country than ever before →Never have there been more people out of work in this country 30 My boyfriend is very short-tempered →My boyfriend loses his temper very easily 31 Let’s clean the dishes in the morning (WASHING) →Let’s the washing-up in the morning 32 Despite his age, he’s still working (RETIRED) →He still has not retired despite his age 39 33 Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE) →Who should I make out the cheque to? 34 “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend →Ann pleaded with her friend not to drive so fast 35 My protests were ignored →Nobody took notice of my protests 36 I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake →I am sure he didn’t take your briefcase deliberately 37 We only despatch goods after receiving the money →Only after the money is received can we despatch goods 38 You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year →You pay in twelve successive monthly instalments of 20 pounds 39 He’ ll settle down Then his performance will improve →Once he settles/ has settled down, his performance will improve 40 The result of the match was never in doubt →At no time was the result of the match in doubt 41 This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London →This will be the first time the orchestra has performed/ played outside London 42 He will not be put off by their comments (DETER) →Their comment won’t deter him 43 She complains far too often for my liking (FREQUENT) →She makes frequent complaint about my liking 44 Some people accept that a storm is inevitable (RESIGNED) →Some people are resigned to the fact that a storm is inevitable 45 Money is of little value on a desert island (COUNTS) →Money counts for little in the island 46 Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT) →Can you direct me to the 47 The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement (FIT) →The Prime Minister saw/ thought fit to make a statement 48 I’d rather we started at seven (PREFERENCE) →My preference was for a seven o’clock start 49 The accident wasn’t his fault (BLAME) →He wasn’t to blame for the accident 50 Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted →Friendly as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted 51 Not until the body was found did the police believe her →It was only when the body was found that the police believed her 52 “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said →They urged me not to give up hope 53 Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines →Not as many people live to retirement age in Philippines as in Britain 54 We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th →All the seats for the concert on December 12th 55 The foreigner declared his innocence (DENIED) →The foreigner denied knowing anything about it 56 Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer (SUCCEEDED) →Only Jane succeeded in producing the correct answer 57 An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating (COMPARISON) →There is no comparison between an open fire and central heating 58 There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test (BOUND) →That young man is bound to fail in this test 59 I was scared to tell him what I really thought (COURAGE) →I didn’t have enough courage to tell him what I really thought 60 The Greens consider Henry a good friend (LOOK) →The Greens look on Henry as a good friend 61 Teachers think that hard work is good for you (HARM) →Teachers think that work does/causes you no harm 62 Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight (MEANT) →The delay meant that we missed our connecting flight 40 63 Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP) →Help yourself to a sandwich take some of it) 64 Most people regard Dr Peters as being the best surgeon in his field (WIDELY) →Dr Peters is widely regarded as being 65 The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office →The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office 66 I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics →I am utterly ignorant of aeronautics 67 The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished →The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour 68 The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term →In all probability/likelihood the whole thing will 69 Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile →Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile 70 The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced (DOWN) →We must cut down on the number of cars on the roads 71 Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude (CUT) →It’s rude to cut in when someone is speaking 72 We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off (BACK) →If we are cut off, we can fall back on our emergency electricity supply 73 We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning (SET) →We are going to set off early tomorrow morning 74 I know you are hiding something from me (BACK) →What are you keeping back from me? 75 Come on Thursday or Friday It’s all the same to me (DIFFERENCE) →Come on Thursday or Friday It makes no difference to me 76 Amanda has improved a lot this term (PROGRESS) →Amanda has made great/good progress this term 77 Gunman kills people in Bank Drama →A man with a gun kills people in 78 The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved →The police has found the cause of the missing heiress 79 His appearance was completely unexpected →His appearance was beyond our expectation 80 He is by no means a smart boy →He is not completely a smart boy 81 I take it for granted that he is influential person →I assume that he is 82 He won’t let anyone touch his records (OBJECTS) →He objects to anyone else touching his records 83 He didn’ t think much of the musical show yesterday (OPINION) →He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday 84 The concert was not as good as he had hoped (EXPECTATIONS) →The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations 85 The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert (EXCEPTION) →With the exception of the music teacher every member of staff attended the concert 86 The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer (REPUTATION) → He has a reputation as a good singer 87 He is said to be a very good violinist (COMES) →He comes over/across as a very good violinist 88 We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept (CONSEQUENCE) →We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of oversleeping 89 It is your duty to tell him what to →You are supposed to tell him what to 41 90 My boss works better when he’s pressed for time →The less hurried the boss is, the worse he works 91 It is expected that the company can get more profit this year →The company is expected to get more profit this year 92 I was astonished by her confidence →What astonished me was her confidence 93 Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport →Arriving at the airport, someone told me my flight was cancelled 94 I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name (TONGUE) →I knew I had met him before, but his name is on the tip of my tongue 95 His choice always followed what his wife decided (STEP) →His choice was always in step with his wife’s decision/what his wife decided 96 Remember to write to us! (DROP) →Remember to drop us a line/note! 97 Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him (GET) →Get in touch with him if you can’t talk directly to him 98 Don’t worry There will be another chance (KEEP) →Keep your end up, there will be another chance 99 On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life →The day she agreed to marry him was the happiest he had ever had in his life 100 Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early? →Do I have to arrive so early? 101 Someone has stolen the boss’s car →The boss has had his car stolen/ been robbed of his car 102 Whoever did that must have been a very brave person →Only a very brave person could have done that 103 The last time we were here was in 1980 →We haven’t been here since 1980 204 The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted →Only on his fourth proposal did she accept him 205 Has she written to you lately? (HEARD) →Has you heard form her lately? 206 We must have your answer tonight at the latest (INSIST) →We insist on having your answer tonight at the latest 207 We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones (SUBSTITUTE) →We have decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains for these rubber ones 208 Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery (ROBBED) →Miranda has been robbed of all her jewelry 209 Nothing ever frightens him (AFRAID) →He is afraid of nothing 210 It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this (USED) →I am not used to getting up quite so early like this 211 Everything went well that morning (NOTHING) →Nothing went wrong that morning NHÓM GIÚP ĐỠ MOONER TIẾNG ANH Biên soạn:Chị Tạ Khánh Ly (Chị Cả nhóm Giúp đỡ Mooner Tiếng Anh) 212 A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café (CHARGES) →The café charges a lot for a portion 213 How likely am I to pass the examination, you think? (CHANCE) →What chance have I of passing the examination, you think? 214 He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it →Only when he was half way through the exercise did he realize how difficult it was 215 Further progress was impossible because of the floods →The floods made further progress impossible 216 As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering 42 →The cheering from the crowd began as he rose to speak 217 We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place →The place was much more difficult to find than we had expected 218 Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past →We’ ll soon find a solution to/overcome our present financial problems 219 It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled →Nobody is to blame/is responsible for the fact that the meeting was cancelled 220 The fate of the two climbers is unknown →It’s a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers 221 There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30 (TIME) →We can take our time; the play 222 John is very self-confident (CONFIDENCE) →John has a lot of confidence in himself 223 His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine (COINCIDES) →His holiday time coincides with mine 224 He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture (CLAIMED) →He is claimed to be the owner of the valuable picture 225 The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her (BACK) →The way he took everything he did for granted really got/put her back up 226 It was touch and go whether he recovered or not (BALANCE) →It was in the balance whether he recovered or not 227 Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER) →Which of the two books would you rather read? 228 These books have been lent by the British Council library (LOAN) →These books have been on loan from the British Council library 229 I bought a pair of shoes this morning They cost 40 pounds →This morning I spent 40 pounds on a pair of shoes 230 Mrs Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday →Mrs Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the meeting yesterday 231 It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine →I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago 232 The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast →The annual rainfall in/for the North West of Britain is greater/higher NHÓM GIÚP ĐỠ MOONER TIẾNG ANH Biên soạn:Chị Tạ Khánh Ly (Chị Cả nhóm Giúp đỡ Mooner Tiếng Anh) than that in the southeast 233 When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home →On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter home 234 What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me (BUSINESS) →It’s none of my business what Rachel does in her spare time 235 The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft (RESEMBLANCE) →The final version of the plan bore no/little resemblance to the initial draft 236 They feel the same way about each other (MUTUAL) →Their feeling about each other is mutual 237 The bottle must not be laid on its side (UPRIGHT) →The bottle must be kept/ placed in an upright position 238 Not many people attended the meeting (TURNOUT) →There was a poor turnout for the meeting 239 I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world →Singapore is the country I’d like to visit most 240 She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know →She is a person who listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know 241 People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more (CALL) 43 →There is no longer any call for cars with large engines 242 In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club (REGRETS) →I had no regrets about leaving the club in the end 243 His reactions are quite unpredictable (KNOWS) →Nobody knows how he is going to react 244 “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him (THREATENED) →She threatened to leave if he didn’t apologize immediately 245 There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard (TAKE) →A big cupboard would take up too much space in this room 246 Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT) →Could you put me up for the weekend? 247 The service given by the bank has improved recently (IMPROVEMENTS) →The bank has made improvements to its service recently 248 They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow (RELEASED) →The well-known gang leader is being released from prison tomorrow 249 Is this the only way to reach the city center? →Isn’t there any another way to reach the city center? 250 I have never seen such a mess in my life! →Never in my life have I seen such a mess! 251 The weather is probably not going to change →There will probably be no change in the weather 252 I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence (FEET) →I’d made up my mind, but at the last minutes I got/had cold feet 253 I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan (A STRAIGHT FACE) →I couldn’t keep a straight face when he told me of his plan 254 He seemed to be worried about something (IMPRESSION) →I had/got the impression that he was worried about something 255 I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before (MUCH) →I’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before 256 When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED) →When are we supposed to collect the books 257 His memory gradually failed as he grew old →The older he got, the more his memory failed him 258 The house has got everything except for a large garden (LACKS) →The only thing the house lacks is a large garden 259 I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise (LIKELIHOOD) →There is little likelihood of her giving you a pay rise 260 I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them (SIDES) →I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like both of them 261 A great many people will congratulate her if she wins (SHOWERED) →She will be showered with great many congratulations if she wins 262 I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late (MIGHT) →You might have phoned me if you’d be late 263 She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t →She was convinced that she had paid the bill but she hadn’t 264 The hurricane blew the roof off the house →The house had its roof blown off by the hurricane 265 This affair doesn’t concern you →This affair is no concern of yours 266 That dress has only the slightest mark on it →I can barely see any marks on that dress 267 No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship →It’s a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year’s championship 268 The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money →Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile 269 Her success went beyond her expectation →Never had she expected that she was so successful 44 270 How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES) →What are her chances of passing the exam? 271 He did the puzzle in two minutes (SOLUTION) →He found the solution to the puzzle in two minutes 272 My brother is not feeling terribly well (UNDER) →My brother is under the weather 273 It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look (HAVE) →The full amount will have to be paid when you look 274 The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks →It looked though the room had been unoccupied for weeks 275 I didn’t see her again for five years →Five years have passed since I last saw her 276 People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to →The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be 277 The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor (PRESENT) →The millionaire decided to make a present of his money the poor 278 There is no ice cream left (RUN) →We have run out of ice cream 279 I had better go back to work (TIME) →It is high time I went back to work 280 He is more a lecturer than a teacher →He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher 281 I’m the only child in my family →My mother gave birth to only one child 282 She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew that (CAUGHT) →I caught her smoking in the bathroom 283 He was forced to apologize (CHOICE) →He had no choice but apologize 284 John inflated the tires of his bicycle (BLEW) →John blew up the tires of his bicycle 285 Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people →Some people are strange to alternative medicine 286 You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations →Failure to obey the regulations may cause your disqualification 287 He tried hard so that he would win the first prize →With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard 288 They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights →The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their territorial rights 289 Can I speak to someone about my problem? →Would it be possible for me to talk to 290 He is said to be a very hard bargainer (REPUTATION) →He has a reputation for being a very hard bargainer 291 He doesn’t appreciate his wife (GRANTED) →He doesn’t take his wife for granted 292 The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000 (OUTLAY) →The initial outlay on the project was $15,000 293 It was a red-letter day →That day was a memorial one for me 294 We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful →Much to our regret we must inform 295 He made no bones about helping me →He didn’t hesitate to help me 296 He never thought of telling her →It never occurred to him to tell her 297 The dress was so temping that I bought it →I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress 298 The idea no longer interests her →She has gone off the idea 299 Very little money was raised by the charity appeal (RESPONSE) →The response to the charity appeal was very poor 45 300 His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor (JEOPARDY) →His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in jeopardy 301 He liked the new job straight away (DUCK) →He took to the new job like duck to water 302 He’s not sure whether to go or not (MINDS) →He’s in two minds about whether to go or not 303 She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt (VERY) →She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt 304 We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive →Impressed by the new camera as/though we were, we found it rather expensive 305 The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match →There have been no changes to the team since last Saturday’s match 306 Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station? →Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus 307 I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake (FEAR) →I’m telling you this for fear that you might make a mistake 308 They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal (DISCOURAGE) →They have security guards in order to discourage someone from trying to steal 309 This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last general election (UNDERGONE) →This government has undergone a complete change in its taxation policy since 310 We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes (LEAST) →It will take us at least 30 minutes to get to the airport 311 Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made (DAWNED) →It suddenly dawned on Clair what a 312 Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion (CRAZY) →Peter is crazy about collecting stamps 313 Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy (CONCLUSION) →Don’t come to/draw a conclusion that this job is easy 314 Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him →Charming as/though Tony may be/is, I wouldn’t trust him 315 I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting →Rather than disturbing the meeting, I left without saying goodbye 316 The thief must have come in through the window →The thief almost certainly came in through the window 317 Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not →However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous 318 The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night →Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to be full every night 319 All of you are likely to be able to enter college (CHANCES) →The chances are that all of you will be able to enter college 320 I think his theory is clear and logical (STANDS) →I think his theory stands to reason 321 Don’t panic about something so trivial (MOUNTAIN) →Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill 322 Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem (BLAME) →Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem 323 Teaching doesn’t really suit her (CUT) →She isn’t really cut out for teaching 324 Graham spends all his time doing research (DEVOTED) →Graham has devoted all his time to doing research 46 325 You must accept the fact that she has left you (RESIGN) →You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you 326 My friend took no notice of my advice (DEAF) →My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice 327 She was just as good as they had thought (CAME) →She came up to their expectations 328 They will not announce the decision formally →No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given 329 She firmly believed John to be telling the truth →It was her firm belief that was telling the truth 330 Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice →Reluctant as/though he was to pay such a high price, he had no choice 331 This is our temporary office →For the time being, this is our office 332 The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match →Such was the anger of the spectators that they 333 They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare (NICK) →They arrived at the station in the nick of time 334 She had completely forgotten him (MIND) →He was completely out of her mind 335 The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle (BEARS) →The man in that picture bears a resemblance to my uncle 336 Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION) →What’s your objection to inviting Jackie to the party? 337 She is too busy to go shopping (HANDS) →She has her hands full so cannot go shopping 338 Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh →The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh 339 Their chances of success are small →It’s not likely that they will succeed 340 I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not togo (WEIGHED) →I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and 341 This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in (CRY) →This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in 342 I really want to see her again (DYING) →I am dying to see her again 343 Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore →The edge of the shore was becoming covered with oil 345 We may not be able to give the concert →The concert may have to be cancelled 346 Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness 368 Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations? →Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relation? 369 The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late century 19th→The late 19th incorporated into law 370 You certainly can’t play your music after midnight →I won’t have you play music after midnight 371 You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you →Little you realize how much I 372 You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault →How dare you imply that it was all my fault 373 My job involves working from p.m till midnight →I am on duty from p.m till midnight 374 We can start at either PM or PM →It makes no difference whether we will start at 1PM or 2PM 375 The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother →The boy was on the point of crying when he 376 Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business →Such was her hopelessness that she decided to 377 We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner (ALL) →We have to settle this matter once and for all 47 ... price./ …….meeting to discuss the price 32…… you delivered the package on Monday II/ 49 BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Sentence transformation 1B It isn’t necessary to finish the work today You don’t... this year 10 Much to our regret, your application has not been successful III/ 400 CÂU VIẾT LẠI CÂU CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Your house is bigger than mine My house isn''t as big as yours He did his homework... your driving test 13….you weren’t going away so soon 14… I had phoned him yesterday C.Mệnh đề so sánh 15.She knows a lot more about it than I -I don’t know……………………………… 16.Jane is a better cook than