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Question 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pt)

1. I wasn 't surprised to hear that you had passed the exam

It came..

2. She didn' t cry when the story end in tragedy.

Not a..

3. The population of the U. K has not expanded appreciably in the last decade.

There has been no..

4. It doesn 't matter whether you are an experienced climber or not, mountaineering can still be dangerous.

However..

5. In spite of her initial reluctance to take the job, she' s got on very well.

Reluctant..

6. Nobody has ever shown her how to do a U-turn.

She..

7. Why on earth didn 't you phone me?

You might..

8. The result surprised everybody in the country.

The result took..

9. As far as I know, this has never happened before.

To..

10. When he was at his most successful, the president had enormous influence.

At..

1. it comes as (no) surprise for sb toV: Sb be not surprised to V: Ai đó không ngạc nhiên khi

= St take sb.. by surprise = St surprise sb: Cái gì đó làm ngạc nhiên ai

1. Not/ no + N + Va+ S + V đảo ngữ với not/ no
   
2. S+ Expand + ADV = there be + ADJ expansion of + the + N mở rộng
   
3. However + ADJ/ADV+ S+ be/V..
   
4. Adj + AS + S + be + Adj.. = Although + S + be+ Adj
   
5. Might + have+ Pii: Lẽ ra đã phải làm gì nhưng thực tế thì không (modals + Have+ PII)
   
6. As far as S know = To the best of one' s knowledge
   
7. At the height of one 'ssuccess = Sb be at one' s most successfull: Lúc thành công nhât

N superlative adjective

11. I am only interested in why he did it.

The only thing..

12. House prices have risen dramatically this year.

There has been..

13. I can 't understand how this new computer works.

This new computer works..

14. She didn' t inherit anything under her uncle 's will.

Her uncle didn' t..

15. I only recognized him when he came into light.

Not until..

1. St + /rise/increase/reduce+ ADV = There be a/an + ADJ + rise/increase/fall + in + st
   
2. SB inherit + st + under one 's will: Ai đó được thừa kế cái gì trong bản di chúc của ai

S+ leave Sb+St in his/her will: Để lại cho ai cái gì trong bản di chúc của ai đó

1. Chú ý cấu trúc đảo ngữ với câu 2 mệnh đề, mệnh đề chính đảo ngữ

S+ only/ Va not+ V + O when/ until/til + TIME: Ai đó chỉ/ không làm gì cho tới khi..

= Not until + TIME+ Va + S+ V: Mãi tới khi nào.. thì ai đó mới làm gì

4. Cast one' s mind back = sb think back

1. The days when we lived in poverty are gone. (gone là tính từ)

= Gone are the days when we lived in poverty. (đảo gone ra đầu)

6. Preoccupied /pri: 'ɔkjupaid/ with: Không rảnh. Không thảnh thơi

16. Think back to last December.

Cast..

17. I was once addicted to playing computer games.

Gone are..

18. Mike is a good player but Ted is better

Very good..

19. Lately I have thought of nothing but work.

I have been rather..

20. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about missing climbers.

The Mountain Rescue Team doesn' t..

21. Not many of the people in Britain speak a single word of my language.

Hardly..

22. If Mike hadn 't been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.

But..

23. Although Mary was exhausted, she agreed to join in the activity.

Exhausted..

24. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

Only when..

25. I left without saying saying goodbye as I didn' t want to disturb the meeting.

Rather..

1. ADJ+ though +S + be + (as) + N.. = ADJ + AS +S + be + N = although + S + be + adj + N

2. Be occupied with st = be busy with st = spend much/ all time on st

3. Be pessimistic about >< (be optimistic about = hold much hope for st: Lạc quan, hi vọng về)

4. Rather than + V = not to V = Instead of doning st

26. I expected the book to be far better because it had been written by such a good novelist.

The book fell..

27. The new deal has introduced many changes in the cooperation

Many a..

28. I am not certain, but there may be twenty applications for the job.

At a..

29. In a nutshell, Joseph 's not up to the job.

The long..

30. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.

Some people..

31. The mechanic mended our car last week.

We..

32. Without his mother' s constant support, he would never have achieved his ambition.

If his..

33. Follow this instruction carefully and you won 't have any problems.

As long as..

34. You can' t blame me for your stupid mistakes.

It isn 't..

35. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe.

No sooner..

1. St fall short of one' s expectations = Sb expect st to be far better: Mong chờ cái gì còn tốt hơn

2. Chú ý: Many+ Ns = Many + a + N

3. At a guess = Sb be not certain

4. In a nutshell: Nói tóm lại = The long and the short of it is that: when you want to explain the general situation without givingdetails

5. Mystery to sb (n), mystify (v)

36. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.

The children are under..

37. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child

Only when..

38. You 're under no obligation to accept their offer

You can..

39. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic

The..

40. Under no circumstances should you phone the police

The..

1. Are in disgrace for = under a cloud

2. S +be+ under no obligation to+V = S canplease oneself whether + to V or not ai đó không bắt buộc làm gì

3. On average: Trung bình

4. Under no circumstances should + S + V = The last thing S should + V is to + V

41. It was wrong of you to scare your little brother like that.

You oughtn' t ____________________________________________________________

42. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.

I object ________________________________________________________________

43. The fund-raisers haven 't officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.

No ___________________________________________________________________

44. It was an impressive building but it wasn' t to my taste.

Impressive ____________________________________________________________

45. The idea no longer interests her.

She has gone ____________________________________________________________

1. Make a decision on st = decide st: Quyết định cái gì
   
2. Go off (phrasal verb) = be not interested in
   
3. Not only+ S1+but also + S2 ≠ Đảo ngữ: Not only + Va+ S + V

46. The financial crisis affects both developed and third-world countries.

À Not only..

47. I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.

À No sooner..

48. He was very sorry because he didn 't have time to visit all places of interest in London when he was there last years.

À He greatly..

49. Stockbrokers bought the company shares because they assumed that it was making a lot of profit.

À Had..

50. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.

À So..

51. The doctor advised him against taking a holiday in a tropical country.

The doctor' s..

52. It 's more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.

Julian was..

53. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

Further information can..

54. It shouldn' t have surprised me that my children didn 't like the new, cheaper ice-cream.

I might..

55. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.

The annual..

Advise A not to V = Advise A against Ving

One' s advice to A be against Ving: Lời khuyên của ai cho A là..

May/ might + have +P2 (có lẽ)

Could + have +P2 (có lẽ đã nhưng thực tế thì không)

SHOULD + HAVE + P2 lẽ ra nên phải nhưng thực tế thì không = Was / were / Supposed to.

MIGHT HAVE BEEN VERB+ ING: Có lẽ lúc ấy đang làm gì (chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên hiện tượng có thật trong quá khứ)

I didn 't hear the telephone ring, I might have been sleeping at that time.

I didn' t watch that scene on television, I might have been paying attention to the argument.

MUST HAVE BEEN VERB+ ING: Chắc hẳn lúc ấy đang làm gì (chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên hiện tượng có thật trong quá khứ)

I didn 't hear you knock, I must have been sleeping at that time.

I didn' t see him this morning, he must have been working in the office.

2. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the venue.

It was only ______________________________________________________

22. We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so.

It was at _________________________________________________________

23. Arguing with her won 't get you anywhere.

It won' t do _______________________________________________________

24. The thief must have come in through the window.

The thief almost ___________________________________________________

25. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.

The sheer _________________________________________________________

Question 2: Rewrite the sentences using the given forms so that they retain their original meaning (5 pt)

1. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (LIKENED)

* * *

2. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. (RIDE)

* * *

3. I certainly won 't change my mind about resigning (QUESTION )

* * *

4. Nobody expected her to lose the game, but she did (AGAINST)

* * *

5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident. (PROMPT)

* * *

1. Liken A to B (so sánh A giống với B= A be like B)

2. Take for a ride = cheat

6. People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times. said

→ He.. the best tennis player of his times.

7. They left early because they didn' t want to get caught in the traffic. avoid

→ They left early in order.. in the traffic.

8. Why didn 't they tell me about these changes earlier? should

→ I.. about these changes earlier.

9. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn' t he? traditionally

→ He.. wasn 't he?

10. I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me. thankful

→ I' d like to say.. am for everything you have done for me.

11. So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Matthew stood by the door. Positioned

=>Matthew _______________________________________ as to be able to leave the room quickly.

12. What gave you the impression that Sue and Jack were going to split up? led

=>What was _____________________________________ that Sue and Jack were going to split up? 13. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. reliance

=> _______________________________

14. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. power

=>I ______________________________________ this problem from arising.

15.competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs. Marveled

=>Competitors _________________________________ which he conducted his business affairs.

16. If you work without a break, you are more likely to make an error. (prone )

- >..

17. He didn 't take any part in the conversation. (contribute )

- >..

18. The new one-way system has not been entirely successful. (partial )

- >..

19. The spy gained access to the building by a secret passage. (made )

- >..

20. The students demanded the abolition of the regulations. (be )

- >..

21. I tried to explain to her what the problem was, but she wasn' t interested. (Indifferent )

- >..

22. Is there enough cake for everyone. (Round )

- >..

23. He really wants to see animals living in the wild. (Intent )

- >..

24. If you remember, I was the one who started this project in 1995. (Cast )

- >..

25. He protested that he had always kept his promises to me. (Gone )

- >..

26. Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them. (notice )

Few of the children.. what the teacher had told them.

22. I didn 't realize how short the singer was until I saw him on stage. (made )

It was only.. me realize how short the singer was.

23. It' s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year! (come )

How difficult.. with new ideas for the festival every year!

24. The company has a good reputation in the local area. (highly )

The company.. of in the local area.

25. I 'm sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day. (matter )

I think it' s only.. Jemma becomes a famous model.

26. The managing director suggested not appointing any new staff. freeze

* * *

27. I was about to leave when my father phoned. (point)

I.. when my father phoned.

28. The committee has been informed that the inflation rate is on the rise. (brought)

It.. that the inflation rate is on the rise.

29. The prisoner was unrepentant about the suffering he had caused. (remorse)

The prisoner.. the suffering he had caused.

30. The publication of his new book has greatly affected the society. (impact)

The publication of his new book.. the society.

31. The best solution was thought of by Mary. CAME

- >..

32. Teaching doesn 't really suit her. CUT

- >..

33. We won' t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. LEAST

- >..

34. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. WORD

- >..

35. If you don 't take care of those shoes, they won' t last for long. LOOK

- >..

36. The best solution was thought of by Mary. came

- >..

37. Teaching doesn 't really suit her. cut

- >..

38. We won' t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. Least

- >..

39. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. word

- >..

40. If you don 't take care of those shoes, they won' t last for long. look

- >..

41. It 's been months since I last spoke to Jim. CONTACT

- >..

42. It is certain that he will compensate you for the damage he has done BOUND

- >..

43. "It is very kind of you to help me, Lan. Many thanks." Hung said THANKED

- >..

44. I' m sure I didn 't leave my credit card in the restaurant. I remembered putting it in my wallet. CAN' T

- >..

45. Lucia is just working here temporarily. BEING

- >..

46. You cannot choose which hotel you stay at on this package holiday. OPTION ->..

47. I certainly won 't change my mind about resigning. QUESTION

- >..

48. He didn' t mention our previous conversation at all. REFERENCE

- >..

49. We run the business together. JOINT

- >..

50. Digging the garden always make sme feel hungry. GIVES

- >..

51. She is determined to become a doctor. (HEART )

- >..

52. She just pretended to welcome him, then quickly left the waiting room. (MOTIONS )

- >..

53. The success of the venture cannot be guaranteed. (SUCCEED )

- >..

54. We simply must pay them the whole amount before the end of the month. (ALTERNATIVE )

- >..

55. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (MONOPOLY )

- >..

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Question 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pt)

I wasn 't surprised to hear that you had passed the exam

It came as no surprise for me to hear that you had passed the exam

2. She didn' t cry when the story end in tragedy.

Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy

3. The population of the U. K has not expanded appreciably in the last decade.

There has been no appreciable expansion of the population of the U. K in the last decade

4. It doesn 't matter whether you are an experienced climber or not, mountaineering can still be dangerous.

However experienced a climber you are, mountaineering can still be dangerous.

5. In spite of her initial reluctance to take the job, she' s got on very well.

Reluctant as she was to take the job at first, she 's got on very well.

6. Nobody has ever shown her how to do a U-turn.

She has never been shown how to do a U-turn

7. Why on earth didn' t you phone me?

You might have phoned me!

8. The result surprised everybody in the country.

The result took everybody in the country by surprise

9. As far as I know, this has never happened before.

To the best of my knowledge, this has never happened before

10. When he was at his most successful, the president had enormous influence.

At the height of his success, the president had enormous influence

1. It comes as (no) surprise for sb toV: Sb be not surprised to V: Ai đó không ngạc nhiên khi

= St take sb.. by surprise = St surprise sb: Cái gì đó làm ngạc nhiên ai

1. Not/ no + N + Va+ S + V đảo ngữ với not/ no
   
2. S+ Expand + ADV = there be + ADJ expansion of + the + N mở rộng
   
3. However + ADJ/ADV+ S+ be/V..
   
4. Adj + AS/ though + S + be +.. = Although + S + be+ Adj
   
5. Might + have+ Pii: Lẽ ra đã phải làm gì nhưng thực tế thì không (modals + Have+ PII)
   
6. As far as S know = To the best of one 's knowledge
   
7. At the height of one' ssuccess = Sb be at one 's most successfull: Lúc thành công nhât

N superlative adjective

11. I am only interested in why he did it.

→ The only thing I am interested in is why he did it.

12. House prices have risen dramatically this year.

→ There has been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year

13. I can' t understand how this new computer works.

→ This new computer works in the way I can 't understand

14. She didn' t inherit anything under her uncle 's will.

→ Her uncle didn' t leave her anything in his will.

15. I only recognized him when he came into light.

→ Not until he came into light did I recognize

1. St + /rise/increase/reduce+ ADV = There be a/an + ADJ + rise/increase/fall + in + st
   
2. SB inherit + st + under one 's will: Ai đó được thừa kế cái gì trong bản di chúc của ai

S+ leave Sb+St in his/her will: Để lại cho ai cái gì trong bản di chúc của ai đó

1. Chú ý cấu trúc đảo ngữ với câu 2 mệnh đề, mệnh đề chính đảo ngữ

S+ only/ Va not+ V + O when/ until/til + TIME: Ai đó chỉ/ không làm gì cho tới khi..

= Not until + TIME+ Va + S+ V: Mãi tới khi nào.. thì ai đó mới làm gì

1. Cast one' s mind back = sb think back
   
2. The days when we lived in poverty are gone. (gone là tính từ)

= Gone are the days when we lived in poverty. (đảo gone ra đầu)

1. preoccupied /pri: 'ɔkjupaid/ with: Không rảnh. Không thảnh thơi

16. Think back to last December.

=>Cast your mind back to last December.

17. I was once addicted to playing computer games.

=>Gone are the days when I was addicted to playing computer games.

18. Mike is a good player but Ted is better

=> Very good though Mike is as a player, Ted is better.

19. Lately I have thought of nothing but work.

=>I have been rather preoccupied with work lately.

20. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers.

=>The Mountain Rescue Team doesn' t hold much hope for the missing climbers.

21. Not many of the people in Britain speak a single word of my language.

=> Hardly do people in Britain speak a single word of my language

22. If Mike hadn 't been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.

=> But for Mike' s interest, the trip would have been cancelled.

23. Although Mary was exhausted, she agreed to join in the activity.

=> Exhausted as / though Mary was / might be, she agreed to join the activity.

24. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

=> Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house.

25. I left without saying saying goodbye as I didn 't want to disturb the meeting.

=> Rather than disturb the meeting I left without saying goodbye.

5. ADJ+ though +S + be + (as) + N.. = ADJ + AS +S + be + N = although + S + be + adj + N

6. Be occupied with st = be busy with st = spend much/ all time on st

7. Be pessimistic about >< (be optimistic about = hold much hope for st: Lạc quan, hi vọng về)

8. Rather than + V = not to V = because S do not want to do St: Thay vì lựa chọn làm gì..

26. I expected the book to be far better because it had been written by such a good novelist.

The book fell short of my expectations even though it had been written by such a good novelist.

27. The new deal has introduced many changes in the cooperation

Many a change has been introduced in the cooperation by the new deal.

28. I am not certain, but there may be twenty applications for the job.

At a guess, there may be twenty applications for the job.

29. In a nutshell, Joseph' s not up to the job.

The long and the short of it is that Joseph 's not up to the job

30. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.

Some people are mystified by alternative medicine.

31. The mechanic mended our car last week.

We had our car mended last week. / We had the mechanic mend our car last week.

32. Without his mother' s constant support, he would never have achieved his ambition.

If his mother hadn 't constantly supported him, he would never have achieved his ambition.

33. Follow this instruction carefully and you won' t have any problems.

As long as you follow this instruction carefully, you won 't have any problem.

34. You can' t blame me for your stupid mistakes.

It isn 't my fault that you made stupid mistakes.

35. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe.

No sooner had the thieves touched the safe than tear gas was released

6. St fall short of one' s expectations = Sb expect st to be far better: Mong chờ cái gì còn tốt hơn

7. Chú ý: Many+ Ns = Many + a + N

8. At a guess = Sb be not certain

9. In a nutshell: Nói tóm lại = The long and the short of it is that: when you want to explain the general situation without givingdetails

10. Mystery to sb (n), mystify (v)

36. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.

The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour

37. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child

Only when they had their second child did Alice and Charles decide to move to a bigger house

38. You 're under no obligation to accept their offer

You canplease yourself whether to accept their offer or not

39. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic

The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic

40. Under no circumstances should you phone the police

The last thing you should do is to phone the police

1. Are in disgrace for Ving/ N = under a cloud because of Ving/N: To be a very bad /embarrassing situation

2. S +be+ under no obligation to+V =S canplease oneself whether + to V or not: Ai đó không bắt buộc làm gì

3. On average: Trung bình

4. Under no circumstances should + S + V = The last thing S should + V is to + V

41. It was wrong of you to scare your little brother like that.

You oughtn' t to have scared your little brother like that.

42. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.

I object to people criticizing me unfairly.

43. The fund-raisers haven 't officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.

No official decision on where to send the proceeds of the concert has been made by the the fund-raisers.

44. It was an impressive building but it wasn' t to my taste.

Impressive as the building was/ might be, it wasn 't to my taste.

45. The idea no longer interests her.

She has gone off the idea

1. Make a decision on st = decide st: Quyết định cái gì
   
2. Go off (phrasal verb) = be not interested in
   
3. Not only+ S1+but also + S2 ≠ Đảo ngữ: Not only + Va+ S + V

46. The financial crisis affects both developed and third-world countries.

À Not only are developed countries but also third-world countries affected in the financial crisis.

47. I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.

À No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent.

48. He was very sorry because he didn' t have time to visit all places of interest in London when he was there last years.

À He greatly regretted that he didn 't have time / not having (enough) time / to visit all places of interest in London when he was there last years.

49. Stockbrokers bought the company shares because they assumed that it was making a lot of profit.

À Had stockbrokers known that the company was not making a lot of profit, they wouldn' t have invested in it / bought its shares.

50. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.

À So great was her grief that she almost fainted.

51. The doctor advised him against taking a holiday in a tropical country.

The doctor 's advice (to him) was against (his) taking a holiday in a tropical country.

(Or) The doctor' s advice (to him) was that he shouldn 't take a holiday in a tropical country.

52. It' s more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.

Julian was last seen (more than) a fortnight/ two weeks ago.

53. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

54. It shouldn 't have surprised me that my children didn' t like the new, cheaper ice-cream.

I might have known my children would not like the new, cheaper ice-cream.

55. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.

The annual The annual rainfall in/for the northwest of Britain is higher/ greater than (that in) the southeast. (Or) The annual rainfall in/for the southeast of Britain is lower/ less than (that in) the northwest.

Advise A not to V = Advise A against Ving

One 's advice to A be against Ving: Lời khuyên của ai cho A là..

May/ might + have +P2 (có lẽ)

Could + have +P2 (có lẽ đã nhưng thực tế thì không)

SHOULD + HAVE + P2 lẽ ra nên phải nhưng thực tế thì không = Was / were / Supposed to.

MIGHT HAVE BEEN VERB+ ING: Có lẽ lúc ấy đang làm gì (chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên hiện tượng có thật trong quá khứ)

I didn' t hear the telephone ring, I might have been sleeping at that time.

I didn 't watch that scene on television, I might have been paying attention to the argument.

MUST HAVE BEEN VERB+ ING: Chắc hẳn lúc ấy đang làm gì (chỉ sự suy luận logic dựa trên hiện tượng có thật trong quá khứ)

I didn' t hear you knock, I must have been sleeping at that time.

I didn 't see him this morning, he must have been working in the office.

56. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the venue.

It was only when they arrived at the venue that the journalists heard about the changes to the wedding plans

57. We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so.

It was at your insistence that we came to this restaurant.

58. Arguing with her won' t get you anywhere.

It won 't do you any good to argue with her

59. The thief must have come in through the window.

The thief almost certainly came in through the window.

60. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.

The sheer expense/ cost was what put me off the idea.

Question 2: Rewrite the sentences using the given forms so that they retain their original meaning (5 pt)

1. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (LIKENED)

Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument.

2. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. (RIDE)

When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was taken for a ride .

3. I certainly won' t change my mind about resigning (QUESTION )

There is no question of (my/me) changing my mind about resigning

(My changing my mind about resigning is out of the question )

4. Nobody expected her to lose the game, but she did (AGAINST)

Against everyone 's expectation, she lost the game.

5. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident. (PROMPT)

The policeman' s prompt action averted an accident

1. liken A to B (so sánh A giống với B= A be like B)
   
2. take for a ride = cheat
   
3. S+ certainly not.. = there be no question of one 's
   
4. Be out of the question = be certain
   
5. change one' s mind about Ving: Thay đổi ý định làm gì
   
6. how adj/adv + S + be/V: Dùng để nhấn mạnh

6. People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times. said

→ He is said to have been the best tennis player of his times.

7. They left early because they didn 't want to get caught in the traffic. avoid

→ They left early in order to avoid getting/being caught in the traffic.

8. Why didn' t they tell me about these changes earlier? should

→ I should have been told about these changes earlier.

9. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn 't he? traditionally

→ He was traditionally brought up/ was brought up traditionally wasn' t he?

10. I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me. thankful

→ I 'd like to sayhow thankful I am for everything you have done for me.

11. So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Matthew stood by the door. POSITIONED

=>Matthew positioned himself by the door so as to be able to leave the room quickly.

12. What gave you the impression that Sue and Jack were going to split up? LED

=>What was it that led you to believe that Sue and Jack were going to split up?

13. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. RELIANCE

=>I advise you not to place any reliance on what you read in the papers about me.

14. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER

=>I did everything (with) in my power to prevent/ stop this problem from arising.

15.competitors were amazed by how shrewdly (khôn ngoan) he conducted his business affairs. Marveled: Kinh ngạc

=>Competitors marveled at the shrewdness which he conducted his business affairs

1. Position oneself = Sb stand..

2. Give sb the impression that.. = led sb to believe that

3. Believe = to place one' s reliance on

4. Try as hard as Sb could to do st= do every thing in one 's power to

16. If you work without a break, you are more likely to make an error. (PRONE )

Working without a break makes you more prone to error. To be prone to: Thiên về cái gì

17. He didn' t take any part in the conversation. (CONTRIBUTE )

He didn 't contribute to the conversation.

18. The new one-way system has not been entirely successful. (PARTIAL )

The new one-way system has been only a partial không hoàn chỉnh success

19. The spy gained access to the building by a secret passage. (MADE )

The spy made his/ her way into the building by a secret passage. Travel or proceed in an intended direction or to a certain place

20. The students demanded the abolition of the regulations. (BE )

The students demanded (that) the regulations (should) be abolished. Bãi bỏ

21. I tried to explain to her what the problem was, but she wasn' t interested. (Indifferent )

She was indifferent to my explanation of the problem.

22. Is there enough cake for everyone. (Round )

Is there enough cake to go round?

23. He really wants to see animals living in the wild. (Intent ) to be intent on: Mải mê cái gì

He is intent on seeing animals living in the wild.

24. If you remember, I was the one who started this project in 1995. (Cast )

If you cast your mind back, you will remember I was the one who started this project in 1995.

25. He protested that he had always kept his promises to me. (Gone )

He protested that he had never gone back on his promises to me.

26. Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them. (notice )

Few of the children took (any / much) notice of what the teacher had told them.

27. I didn 't realize how short the singer was until I saw him on stage. (made )

It was only seeing him on stage that made me realize how short the singer was.

28. It' s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year! (come )

How difficult it is to come up with new ideas for the festival every year!

29. The company has a good reputation in the local area. (highly )

The company is highly thought of in the local area.

30. I 'm sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day. (matter )

I think it' s only a matter of time before Jemma becomes a famous model.

31. The managing director suggested not appointing any new staff. freeze

The managing director suggested a freeze on the appointment of new staff

32. I was about to leave when my father phoned. (point)

I on the point of leaving when my father phoned.

33. The committee has been informed that the inflation rate is on the rise. (brought)

It has been brought to the committee 's attention/ the attention of the committee that the inflation rate is on the rise.

34. The prisoner was unrepentant about the suffering he had caused. (remorse)

The prisonerseemed to show/ have no remorse over/ about OR showed/ had no remorse over/ about the suffering he had caused.

35. The publication of his new book has greatly affected the society. (impact)

The publication of his new book has had a great impact on the society.

36. The best solution was thought of by Mary. came

Mary came up with the best solution.

37. Teaching doesn' t really suit her. cut

She isn 't cut out for teaching.

38. 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.

39. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. word

I tried to have a word with Jack about the problem but he was too busy.

40. If you don 't take care of those shoes, they won' t last for long. look

If you don 't look after those shoes, they won' t last for long.

41. It 's been months since I last spoke to Jim. CONTACT

I haven' t been in / haven 't had any contact with Jim for months.

42. It is certain that he will compensate you for the damage he has done BOUND

He is be bound to make it up to you for the damage he has sure made.

43. "It is very kind of you to help me, Lan. Many thanks." Hung said THANKED

Hung thanked me for helping him.

44. I' m sure I didn 't leave my credit card in the restaurant. I remembered putting it in my wallet. CAN' T

I can 't have left my credit card in the restaurant. I remembered putting it in my wallet.

45. Lucia is just working here temporarily. BEING

Lucia is just working here for the time being.

46. You cannot choose which hotel you stay at on this package holiday. OPTION You have/There is no option (concerning/ with regard to /as to/ regarding about) which hotel you stay at on this package holiday.

47. I certainly won' t change my mind about resigning. QUESTION There is no question of (me/my) changing my mind about resigning.

OR My changing my mind about resigning is out of the question.

48. He didn 't mention our previous conversation at all. REFERENCE He made no/ he didn' t make (any) reference to our previous conversation.

49. We run the business together. JOINT

We run the business as a joint venture/ enterprise. / We run a joint business

50. Digging the garden always make sme feel hungry. GIVES Digging always gives me an appetite/ a good/ big appetite.

51. She is determined to become a doctor. (HEART )

She has set her heart on becoming a doctor= want st very much

52. She just pretended to welcome him, then quickly left the waiting room. (MOTIONS )

Go through the motion of: To do something without thinking it is very important or having much interest in it

She just went through the motions of welcoming him, then quickly left the waiting room.

53. The success of the venture cannot be guaranteed. (SUCCEED )

It cannot be guaranteed that the venture will succeed.

54. We simply must pay them the whole amount before the end of the month. (ALTERNATIVE )

We have no alternative but to pay them the whole amount before the end of the month.

55. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (MONOPOLY )

Our company has got monopoly of importation.

Monopoly mə'nɔpəli mặt hàng hoặc dịch vụ được độc quyền kiểm soát; sự độc quyền