1. My mother used to play volleyball when she was young.

=> My mother doesn’t…………………………………….

2. “Let’s go fishing”.

=> She suggests…………………………………… …

3. Mike gave me a dress on my birthday.

=> I was……………………………………….. ……………

4. “Would you like orange juice?”

=> He………………………………………… ……………

5. I last saw Jenny when I was in Ha Noi City.

=> I haven’t seen……………………………………….

6. I got lost because I didn’t have a map.

=> If I had………………………………………..….

7. It is a four-hour drive from Nam Dinh to Ha Noi.

=> It takes……………………………………… ……

8. I think the owner of the car is abroad.

=> The owner………………………………………

9. It’s a pity him didn’t tell me about this.

=> I wish………………………………………. ……………

10. You couldn’t go swimming because of the rain heavily.

=> The rain was too………………………………………..

11. In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the government’s
new transport policy.

→ In his recent article, Bob Lee was…………………

12. The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three
months.

→ The company…………………

13. I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.

→ He couldn’t possibly…………………

14. He delayed writing his book until he had done a lot of research.

→ Only after…………………

15. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.

→ The excuse…………………

16. I feel that I don’t fit with the people in the new office.

→ I feel like…………………

17. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.

→ The average …………………

18. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.
→ Impressed…………………

19. It’s more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.

→ Julian…………………

20. The deadline for the receipt of complete application forms is 3.00 p.m on
Friday, 18th December.

→ Complete application …………………

21. Whoever did that must be a very brave person.

→ Only …………………

22. Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up.

→ To…………………

23. Nancy is proud of being a good cook.

→ Nancy prides …………………

24. My protests were ignored by everyone.

→ Nobody…………………

25. Kate is the only real friend that Doris has.

→ Except…………………

26. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.

→ Little…………………
27. He decides to repair the things himself and not to take them back to the
shop.

→ Rather…………………

28. Offering her more money wouldn’t make any difference.

→ Even if…………………

29. Driving at that speed is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver
or not.

→ However…………………

30. It’s such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.

→ It is too…………………

31. I can’t often afford to spend my holidays abroad.

→ I’m seldom…………………

32. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualties.

→ The minister didn’t go…………………

33. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents.

→ The orphanage left no stone…………………

34. The company will make a profit next year.

→ I wouldn’t …………………

35. These problems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.
→ I’m afraid our problems…………………

36. They have been arguing about the motorway extension for years.

→ The proposed motorway extension has been a bone…………………

37. Please don’t give me an injection.

→ I’d rather …………………

38. Imagine my surprise when a policeman appeared at the door.

→ When a policeman appeared at the door, I was…………………

39. She slept well last night.

→ She had…………………

40. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm.

→ The new musical has delighted …………………

41. There is no point in asking Gorge to help.

→ It isn’t worth…………………

42. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.

→ It can’t…………………

43. Their chances of success are small.

→ It isn’t …………………

44. We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb her.

→ So as not to…………………

45. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

→ It came…………………

46. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.

→ Had it not…………………

47. My parents find fault with everything I do

→ No matter …………………

48. If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home.

→ Get…………………

49. I didn’t realize who he was until later.

→ Only later…………………

50. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.

→ It is a mystery…………………

51. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to
retire early.

→ But for his…………………

52. Mrs. Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.

→ Mrs. Wilson sends…………………

53. We have been trying to sell our house for well over six months.
→ Our house…………………

54. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.

→ Refusal…………………

55. Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident.

→ Ever…………………

56. The permit expires at the end of this month.

→ The permit is not…………………

57. As far as I know, there’s no reason for James to be so unhappy.

→ To the…………………

58. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.

→ The house…………………

59. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.

→ Rather…………………

60. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.

→ The operation left…………………

61. We can start at either 1 p.m or 2 p.m

→ It makes…………………

62. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→ The boy was on…………………

63. Why don’t you consult your legal advisor about the contract.

→ If…………………

64. Although her leg hurt, she finished the marathon race.

→ In …………………

65. It was such a pity that I couldn’t go to the party.

→ I’d…………………

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

→ The thief almost…………………

67. All of you are likely to be able to enter college.

→ The …………………

68. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.

→ Such…………………

69. Let’s eat out this evening.

→ How…………………

70. It was disappointing their son failed the entrance exam to university.

→ Their son…………………

V-ing / To-V
1. I can’t imagine Peter _____ (go) by bike.
2. He agreed _____ (buy) a new car.
3. The question is easy _____ (answer).
4. The man asked me how _____ (get) to the airport.
5. I look forward to _____ (see) you at the weekend.
6. Are you thinking of _____ (visit) London?
7. We decided _____ (run) through the forest.
8. The teacher expected Sarah _____ (study) hard.
9. She doesn’t mind _____ (work) the night shift.
10. I learned _____ (ride) the bike at the age of 5.
11. When I'm tired. I enjoy ________ TV. It’s relaxing. (watch)
12. It was a nice day, so we decided ________ for a walk. (go)
13. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy ________ for a walk? (go)
14. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind ________. (wait)
15. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford __________ out very often.
(go)
16. I wish that dog would stop ________. It’s driving me mad. (bark)
17. Our neighbour threatened __________ the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
(call)
18. We were hungry, so I suggested _______ dinner early. (have)
19. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk ____________ the rain. (miss)
20. I’m still looking for a job, but I hope __________ something soon. (find)
21. She is good at (dance) ………………. .
22. He is crazy about (sing) ………………. .
23. I don't like (play) ………………. . cards.
24. They are afraid of (swim) ………………. in the sea.
25. You should give up (smoke) ……………….
26. We decided _____ (buy) a new car.
27. They’ve got some work _____ (do).
28. Peter gave up _____ (smoke) .
29. He’d like _____ (fly) an aeroplane.
30. I enjoy _____ (write) picture postcards.
31. Do you know what _____ (do) if there’s a fire in the shop?
32. Avoid _____ (make) silly mistakes.
33. My parents wanted me _____ (be) home at 11 o’clock.
34. I dream about _____ (build) a big house.
35. I’m hoping _____ (see) Lisa.
Câu so sánh
1. This is (good) _________food I’ve ever eaten in this country

2. Ha Noi is amongst (polluted) ______________ city in the world.

3. I wish that my house was (spacious)____________________.

4. Admittedly, I anticipated a (good)______________performance of yours. You

didn’t prepare well for this, did you?

5. This is not (expensive)__________________car in the showroom. There are

many other cars at higher cost.

6. Nam’s house is (far) _____________ from the city center than my house.

7. Urban sprawl has happed (fast) ______________ than ever before.

8. Ha Noi is much (populous) ______________ than my hometown.

9. The city center is (densely) _____________popolated than the suburbs.

10. You can count on Peter. He is ( reliable) _________________ than he

appears to be.

11. This singer performs (well) ___________ than she used to be three years
ago.
12. This year we travel (far) ______________ than we did last year.

13. I notice that today my daughter looked (happy) ___________ than usual.

14. As people gets old, they try to maitain a ( healthy) _______________

lifestyle than when they are young.

15. Travelling by bus is much (slow) ____________ than travelling by bullet

train.

16. Seville is 400C in summer. Cordova is 400C in summer. (is/ hot)

Seville ___________________________ Cordova.

17. John is not very clever. Mary is cleverer. (is/ clever)

John _____________________________ Mary.

18. The blue car is not expensive. The red car is more expensive. (is/ expensive)

The blue car _______________________ the red car.

19. Mrs. Jones talks very quietly. Mrs. Smith talks more loudly. (talk/ loudly)

Mrs. Jones _________________________ Mrs. Smith.

20. The brown house is 100 years old. The green house is 100 years old. (is/
old)

The brown house _________________________ the green house.

21. The impala runs 90km per hour. The cheetah rún 120km per hour. (run/
fast)

The impala ______________________________ the cheetah.