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... sau khi ông ấy nói chuyện xong được không? Chuyện này hơi gấp cô ạ. Lesson 3: Over the phone Bài 3: Nói chuyện qua điện thoại Trần Hạnh và toàn Ban Tiếng Việt Đài Úc Châu xin thân ... chuyện với Harvey Judd. Anh ấy có ở đó không? Chúng ta hãy thử tập nói những câu mở đầu sau đây: English: Could I speak to John, please? Is it possible for me to speak to John, please? I‟m after ... lễ tân liên lạc lại để thông báo là đường dây còn bận. Thông thường, sau khi bạn cầm máy khoảng 30 đến 45 giây thì lễ tân sẽ liên lạc với bạn và chờ như thế cũng là khá lâu rồi. Nếu đây là lần...
... problem with mouses and rats. 3. She and her husband run the farm by themselfes, so it is a lot of work for them.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 11 3/ 16/09 12 :33 :54 PM Nouns 7 Singular Pluralfl ... form /s/ /z/fl ame fl ames 1. three 2. trick 3. stool 4. history 5. wall 6. rake 7. play (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 7 3/ 16/09 12 :33 :54 PM 6 Noun Phrases/k/ back-backs; leak-leaks; ... sheet For a variety of historical reasons, English has some plurals that are formed in an irregular way.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 9 3/ 16/09 12 :33 :54 PM 12 Noun Phrases 4. There are coyotes...
... the phrase John’s book, John is said to own or possess the book. (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 13 3/16/09 12 :33 :55 PM 18 AdjectivesThe term adjective can be used broadly for any word that ... adjective, slow has three characteristics that the does not have:2(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 18 3/ 16/09 12 :33 :55 PM 16 Noun PhrasesExercise 1.6Fill in the following chart with all of the ... offi cers’/әz/: church–church’s, churches’; horse–horse’s, horses’(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 16 3/ 16/09 12 :33 :55 PM Adjectives 19 1. It always immediately precedes the noun being modifi...
... rst year here.They are all in their fi rst year here.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 50 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :00 PM Post-Noun Modifi ers 53 In this sentence, whom is the object of the verb admired—as in ... to replace the window (the window’s) glass was broken in the storm.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 53 3/16/09 12 :34 :00 PM 52 Noun Phrases 17. Berlin, which had been a divided city, is now open ... of objectHe is a person whom I have always admired.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 52 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :00 PM 48 Noun Phrases 3. The senator from California expressed her concern about the problem....
... most of his research time in the fi eld. 3. A teacher should allow her students time to fi nish their work. (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 73 3/16/09 12 :34 :02 PM Pronouns 69 ObjectHim: I signaled ... subject, object, and complement of linking verbs. For example:(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 70 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :02 PM Pronouns 73 Of the two solutions, the second alternative is usually better even ... ungrammatical:X Mary told John to help herself to some dessert.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 75 3/ 16/09 12 :34 : 03 PM 72 Noun PhrasesExercise 5.2Select the proper form of the two italicized...
... singular, infi nitive phrases can always be replaced (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 87 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :04 PM 84 Noun Phrases 3. We need to talk about solving the quality control problems. 4. ... formProgressive tense: The cat was getting ready to pounce.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 84 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :04 PM Gerunds and Infi nitives 83 itDon’t you just love taking a couple of days off work? ... meetings. 2. I vaguely recall hearing some discussion about that.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 83 3/16/09 12 :34 :04 PM 88 Noun Phrasesby it. Here are examples of infi nitive phrases in all...
... write stative above the verb.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 1 43 3/16/09 12 :34 :11 PM Verb Tenses 145 12. The design consist of three main elements. 13. The clerk confi rm your reservation. ... either the present or present perfect, as appropriate.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 140 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :11 PM Verb Tenses 1 43 The practical difference between action and stative verbs is that ... to describe an action in progress (hence the name (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 141 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :11 PM 140 Verb Phrases 13. I wait until the offi ce close that night at fi ve. 14. We be...
... fell down. 3. Ralph bought a camera. 4. Ruth swims every day. 5. The meeting lasted hours. 6. They trust each other. (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 221 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :21 PM Questions ... is just another one of the modal auxiliary verbs.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 217 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :21 PM 216 SentencesExercise 13. 1Underline the verbs in the following questions and label each ... produce an ordinary yes-no question:John did smile. ⇒ Did John smile?(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 220 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :21 PM 218 Sentences2. Helping verbs: The helping verbs are be and have. They...
... plan. 3. We can arrange a meeting. 4. I have driven Anne’s new car. 5. They were upset by the outcome. 6. They have ignored the problem. (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 238 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :24 ... antique car. 3. They were a well-established fi rm. 4. She has been doing her French homework. 5. You like rap music. (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 2 43 3/16/09 12 :34 :25 PM Questions ... not immediately after the fi rst verb. No further (i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 242 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :24 PM Questions and Negatives 2 43 changes are needed, except of course the contraction of the...
... strike.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 275 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :28 PM 278 EnglishGrammar Drills 1. Building a snowman is a fun winter pastime. 2. She found running a large company to be a challenge. 3. Singing ... underlined. ItThe book you asked for fi nally came in.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 2 73 3/16/09 12 :34 :28 PM 276 EnglishGrammar Drills 8. Aunt Sally is my father’s sister who lives in Canada. ... They had to move their offi ces . 3. Joe built the treehouse . 4. You can let in if you want.(i-viiiB,001 -32 8B) whl bk.indd 276 3/ 16/09 12 :34 :29 PM 272 EnglishGrammar Drills 7. company 8....