6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven't seen
7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.
It takes
8. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.
I wish
9. 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 3: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same
1. When did you first know him?
How............................................... .................................................. ............................
2. Their trip lasted three day.
They had............................................... .................................................. ......................
3. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.
In case.............................................. .................................................. ..........................
4. She had to do the washing up but she didn't.
She forgot............................................ .................................................. .......................
5. English id easy to learn.
It................................................ .................................................. ................................
6. Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
If................................................ .................................... ...….................. ................................
7. The furniture was too old to keep.
It was............................................... .................................................. ..........................
8. Gary is the best guitarist in her class.
No one else.............................................. .................................................. .................
9. 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 4: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same
1 It is necessary to finish the work today.
—> You need.......................................................................................................................
2. Sally finally managed to get the job.
--> Sally finally succeeded....................................................................................................
3. 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......................................... .......................................................................................
5. " If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill”
— > Unless.................................. .................................................. .......................................
6. The doctor told him that he work too hard.
-> You.......................................... .................................................. ...................................
7. Those pictures are beautiful.
—> How................................... .................................................. .........................................
8. It was an interesting film.
-> What................................................................................... ............................................
9. What is the weight of your suitcase?
--> How......................................................................................... .........................................
10. How tall is Peter's father?
-> What................................................................................... .........................................
Exercise 5: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one:
1. He can't afford to buy the car.
The car............................................... .................................................. .........................
2. Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight.
It wasn't............................................ .................................................. .........................
3. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second -hand washing-machine.
Mrs. Taylor wished............................................ .................................................. .........
4. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It................................................ .................................................. ...............................
5. Jane is the tallest girl in her class .
Nobody............................................ .................................................. .........................
6. They couldn't find the manager anywhere .
The manager was............................................... .................................................. .........
7. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. 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 6: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one
1. He is carrying out a research on how people spend their money for clothes.
A research ......................................... .................................................. ....................
2. Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
Despite ......................................... .................................................. ....................
3. “Please do not litter as you are walking along the coast”, the guard said to us.
The guard told ......................................... .................................................. ....................
4. I 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. Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school.
Jack was ......................................... .................................................. ....................
7. You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport.
Unless ......................................... .................................................. ....................
8. “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said.
Quang suggested that ......................................... .....................................................
9. People expect that he will join the company soon.
He ......................................... .................................................. ....................
10. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation?
She suggests ......................................... .................................................. .................…
Exercise 7: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one
1. Jonah had obviously made an effort to put on smart clothes for the occasion. (UP)
Jonah had obviously made an effort to _________________
2. Losing weight is not so easy as putting on weight. (DIFFICULT)
Losing weight ____________________________________
3. I can’t understand him because he speaks so quickly. (IF)
_________________________________________________
4. The suitcase is so heavy that I can’t carry it. (SUCH)
_________________________________________________
5. It will be very cold tomorrow. (WISH)
_________________________________________________
6. The sun is much hotter than the moon. (SO... AS)
_________________________________________________
7. The last time I saw Lan was at Tam’s birthday party. (HAVEN’T)
_________________________________________________
8. What did he tell you? (NEED TO KNOW)
_________________________________________________
9. Where did they go on holiday? (KNOW)
_________________________________________________
10. Where is the dentist’s office? (HOW)
_________________________________________________
11. It was so late that nothing could be done.
It was too _____________________________
12. He left school and then joined the army.
After ________________________________
13. The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning.
The plumber __________________________
14. Tea is cheaper than coffee.
Coffee _______________________________
15. I adore listening to music every day.
I enjoy _____________________________
-The end-
Đáp án bài tập viết lại câu
Exercise 1
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 2
1. My father doesn't play football anymore.
2. I was given a present on my last birthday.
3. She suggests going swimming.
4. He invited me a cup of tea.
5. If we had had a map, I wouldn't got lost in the jungle
6. I haven't seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
7. It takes three hours to drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.
8. I wish you had told us about it.
9. The owner of the house is thought to be abroad.
10. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
Exercise 3
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
