Master your English here! Sentence of the same meaning http:/violet.vn/thienhanh_2009 Number 18 Choose the sentence of the same meaning. 1. no sooner had we signed the contract than we began to feel it was a mistake. A. Immediately after we'd done it, we started to think that we shouldn't have signed the contract. B. It quickly turned out that we'd made a mistake by signing the contract. C. It didn't take us long to become aware of the mistake in the contract. D. We discovered a mistake in the contract as soon as we'd signed it. 2. The fire fighters didn't arrived at the blazing house in time to save it from burning down. A. When the fire fighters arrived at the blazing house, the fire was burning fiercely. B. The fire fighters didn't think that it was such a big fire, so they were slow arriving there. C. When the fire fighters arrived, the flames were so big that it took them a long time to put the fire out. D. The fire consumed the house completely, because the fire fighters were not quick enough in arriving there. 3. It's only with his last novel that he's attained any notice in the literary world. A. Until the publication of his last book, he hadn't been acknowledged in the literary world. B. His most recent novel is also his most successful so far and has nade him a very well- known author. C. His latest book is so outstanding that it has even impressed the literary world. D. Only his latest novel has achieved the honour of being praised by all the literary world. 4. This is my sister's first year in the profession of public relations. A. This year, my sister has developed an interest in the field of public relations. B. This year, my sister is training to become a professional in public relations. C. My sister has started to work in the area of public relations just this year. D. Since last year, my sister has been training to work in public relations. 5. Not having realized that Frances, cycling behind, had lost track of him, Peter continued travelling without stopping at the corner. A. Peter waited until Frances appeared around the corner cycling, and then continued travelling. B. As he was under the impression that Frances was following him on her bike, Peter did not stop to wait at the corner. C. Peter wouldn't have stopped at the corner if he'd realized that Frances was following him at a close distance behind. D. Peter forgot what he'd arranged with Frances, and cycled past the corner without checking whether she was following or not. 6. It was nearly dark when our bus finally arrived, after what seemed like an endless journey. A. It was a long, dark journey through the night, which made us quite impatient. B. Though the bus trip took a long time, since we arrived before dark, it did not seem that long. Master your English here! Sentence of the same meaning http:/violet.vn/thienhanh_2009 C. Our bus trip seemed to take forever, but finally ended at dusk. D. Though it was not far, the darkness made the trip seem much longer than it actually was. 7. The moment Marie felt the need for a change in her life, the first thing she did was quit her job. A. As soon as Marie realized that she needed to change her life, she gave up her job first thing. B. Since Marie was not at all happy with her job, she was sure that anything else would make her happier. C. Now that she has lost her job, the first thing Marie should do is to make a radical change in her life. D. Marie resigned from her position because she felt it demanded a change in her lifestyle. 8. Workers are expected to dress appropriately, as described in the company rules, while on the premises. A. Employees need to wear their official uniforms only when in company-owned buildings. B. When at the workplace, employees must wear clothing accordance with company regulations. C. It is preferred that workers wear their best clothes when they visit the office. D. It is better if workers put on their uniforms before they get to work, as this is more appropriate. 9. I write to my friends overseas on a regular basis so that we don't lose touch. A. It is important for me to send letters to my friends abroad to keep them up to date on events in my life. B. I keep in touch with my friends in foreign countries by writing to them from time to time. C. My friends struggle not to lose contact with me by writing very often. D. In order to maintain contact with my friends abroad, I correspond with them regularly. 10. She may have made an apology, yet it was far from being a sincere one. A. Although it's true she said she was sorry, she wasn't sincere at all. B. She made by far the most sincere apology I've ever heard. C. She could at least have apologized, even if sincerely, for what she did. D. She sounded as if she was really sorry for what happened. Answer Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A D A C B C A B D A Các thầy cô có thể xem thêm các dạng bài tập khác tại trang MASTER YOUR ENGLISH HERE: http:/violet.vn/thienhanh_2009 (còn tiếp) . Master your English here! Sentence of the same meaning http:/violet.vn/thienhanh_2009 Number 18 Choose the sentence of the same meaning. 1. no sooner had we signed the contract. literary world. 4. This is my sister's first year in the profession of public relations. A. This year, my sister has developed an interest in the field of public relations. B. This year, my. not seem that long. Master your English here! Sentence of the same meaning http:/violet.vn/thienhanh_2009 C. Our bus trip seemed to take forever, but finally ended at dusk. D. Though it was