QUIZ 9 – VIẾT LẠI CÂU

NO. 1
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it. (5pts)
Question 71. Something must be done to help the victims of the earthquake in Mexico.
→ Urgent ……………………………………………………………
Question 72. It was careless of you to allow your 16-year-old son to drive your car.
→You should ……………………………………………………………………
Question 73. The likelihood of their having any work to offer me in the foreseeable future is nil
→It is not ………………………………………………….………………………
Question 74. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
→It ……………………………………………………………….……
Question 75. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job
→The long ……………………..……………….………..
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using
the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. (5pts)
Question 76. The job received over a hundred applications. (APPLIED)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 77. Alan prides himself on his punctuality. (TAKES)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 78. Many people attended this year’s festival. (TURNOUT)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 79. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 80. The whole team was in a happy mood. (SPIRITS)
→ .......................................................................................................................
NO.2
I . Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence
preceded.
Question 71. There’s no way that you’re staying out all night with your friends, I’m afraid.
-> Your staying...................................................................................................
Question 72. My business partner and I are in complete agreement.
-> There is no......................................................................................................
Question 73. I didn’t have enough time to visit the town properly.
→ The time…………………………………………………………….
Question 74. Everyone’s saying the government is about to resign.
-> It is ………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 75. The important thing for you to do is work harder.
-> What ............................................................................................................
II. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do
NOT change the form of the given word(s).
Question 76. It is stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan.
(IDIOT)
→……………………………………………...…………………………
Question 77. She tried to explain how to operate the photocopier to me and ended up being perplexed.
(KNOTS)
→She………………………………………………..……………………
Question 78. Never mind your previous failures-try to forget them and think of what your next venture
might be! ( BEHIND)
....................................................................................................................................................
Question 79. That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)
→His………………………………………………………………………………
Question 80. You have the right to complain about it in writing. (LODGE)
→You are at………………………………………………………………………
NO. 3
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
before it.
71. I really enjoy getting thoroughly absorbed in this good book.
 I am losing ________________________________________________________________ .
72. He‘s partially deaf so he finds it difficult to communicate on the phone.
 Were it _________________________________________________________________________.
73. Sally distrusts modern technology strongly.
 Sally has ________________________________________________________________________.
74. If the weather is fine, we may go camping at the weekend.
 Weather _________________________________________________________________________.
75. ―There‘s no point in writing it all out in longhand if you can use a typewriter, isn‘t there?‖
 She dissuaded ____________________________________________________________________.
Rewrite these sentences using the words in CAPITAL. You must not change the given words.
76. Do you think we can stew this kind of meat? (LEND)
 Do _____________________________________________________________________________?
77. Normally, the money is released within about three months. (COURSE)
 In _______________________________________________________________________________.
78. We can‘t possibly imagine how we are going to afford a new car. (REMOTEST)
 We _____________________________________________________________________________.
79. That medicine was very effective and I started to feel better immediately. (MAGIC)
 That medicine _____________________________________________________________________.
80. I‘m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. (IMPRESSION)
 I‘m sure ___________________________________________________________________________

NO. 4
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)

Question 71: In a nutshell, the main problem is a lack of funding.

→ The long and _____________________________________________________________
Question 72: What alienated the workforce was that management never consulted them.
→ It was the ________________________________________________________________
Question 73: The thought of what might happen next fills me with horror.
→ I dread __________________________________________________________________
Question 74: If you have finished your homework by midnight, you can go to the party.
 → Get _____________________________________________________________________
Question 75: The warning signs of the impending financial crisis were ignored by many experts.
→ Many experts took _________________________________________________________

Part 2. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it using the word given. Do NOT change the form of the
given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)

Question 76: They disapprove of smoking in this restaurant. FROWNED

→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 77: When she sold the jewelry at such a low price she was cheated. RIDE
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 78: We’d been thinking about helping them for some time. BACKING
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 79: You’ll just have to take a chance! POT
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 80: Nowadays goods are often acquired but not paid for immediately. CREDIT
→__________________________________________________________________________
NO. 5
PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts).
Question 71. I am sure that he missed the seven o’clock train
→ He can’t ______________________________________________________________
Question 72. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→ Some people are _______________________________________________________
Question 73. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to joined in the activity
→ Exhausted ____________________________________________________________
Question 74. I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable.
→ Rather _______________________________________________________________
Question 75. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medal
→ There _______________________________________________________________
PART II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given. Do not change the form of
the given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts)
Question 76. I can’t understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR)
→ It doesn’t _____________________________________________________________
Question 77. It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills.
(HAND)
→ It is advisory that _________________________________________________________
Question 78. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision.
(RED)
→ Much to ______________________________________________________________
Question 79. The reason why I was given promotion was that Laurence recommended me. (BUT)
I wouldn't ______________________________________________________________
Question 80. My father and I often have the same opinion on politics. (ON)
When it ________________________________________________________________
NO. 6
SECTION B: WRITING (30 points)
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points).
71. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and fairly long.
→ I’m looking for a ___________________________________________.
72. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→ Much ____________________________________________________.
73. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→ The boy was on ____________________________________________.
74. At first, I felt so tense, but her smile helped me get back my confidence
→ Her smile melted ___________________________________________.
75. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
→ Death ____________________________________________________.

Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it but using the word given. Do not change the form of
the given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)
76. “I must say goodbye to Peter at the airport” said Helen. (OFF)
→ Helen insisted______________________________________________.
77. They suddenly realized that they were on the verge of a bankrupt. (DAWNED)
→ It________________________________________________________.
78. I've been informed that you've been late to the office every day this week.
(BROUGHT)
→ It has_____________________________________________________.
79. My father is going to be really angry when he finds out that I've lost the car keys. (WALL)
→ My father __________________________________________________.
80. She was nervous about going to the doctor's, so I went with her so that she wouldn't be alone.
(MORAL)
→ She _______________________________________________________.
 NO. 1
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it. (5pts)
Question 71. Something must be done to help the victims of the earthquake in Mexico.
→ Urgent ……………………………………………………………
Question 72. It was careless of you to allow your 16-year-old son to drive your car.
→You should ……………………………………………………………………
Question 73. The likelihood of their having any work to offer me in the foreseeable future is nil
→It is not ………………………………………………….………………………
Question 74. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
→It ……………………………………………………………….……
Question 75. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job
→The long ……………………..……………….………..
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using
the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. (5pts)
Question 76. The job received over a hundred applications. (APPLIED)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 77. Alan prides himself on his punctuality. (TAKES)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 78. Many people attended this year’s festival. (TURNOUT)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 79. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 80. The whole team was in a happy mood. (SPIRITS)
→ .......................................................................................................................
Question 1:Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
71.Urgent actions must be taken to help the victims of the earthquake in Mexico
72. You should not have allowed your 16-year-old to drive your car
73. It was not at all likely that they will have any work to offer me in the foreseeable future.
74. It has been suggested that income tax (should) be abolished
75. The long and the short of it is that Joseph’s not up to the job
Question 2:For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in
any way. (5 points)
76. Over a hundred people applied for the job.
77. Alan takes (a) pride in his punctuality
78. This year’s festival attracted a record/high turnout
79. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer
80. The whole team was in good spirits
NO.2
I . Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence
preceded.
Question 71. There’s no way that you’re staying out all night with your friends, I’m afraid.
-> Your staying...................................................................................................
Question 72. My business partner and I are in complete agreement.
 -> There is no......................................................................................................
Question 73. I didn’t have enough time to visit the town properly.
→ The time…………………………………………………………….
Question 74. Everyone’s saying the government is about to resign.
-> It is ………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 75. The important thing for you to do is work harder.
-> What ............................................................................................................
II. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do
NOT change the form of the given word(s).
Question 76. It is stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan.
(IDIOT)
→……………………………………………...…………………………
Question 77. She tried to explain how to operate the photocopier to me and ended up being perplexed.
(KNOTS)
→She………………………………………………..……………………
Question 78. Never mind your previous failures-try to forget them and think of what your next venture
might be! ( BEHIND)
....................................................................................................................................................
Question 79. That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)
→His………………………………………………………………………………
Question 80. You have the right to complain about it in writing. (LODGE)
→You are at………………………………………………………………………
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
71. Your staying out friends all night is out of the question, I’m afraid.
out of the question :not allowed/impossible
72. There is no difference of opinion between my business partner and me.
73. The time I had was too short to visit the town properly.
74. It is rumoured the government is about to resign.
75. What you must do is to work / working hard.
II.Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
words given in the brackets.
76. You are an idiot to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan.
77. She tied herself up in knots when she tried to explain to me how the photocopier was operated.
tied herself up in knots:BỐI RỐI
78. Put your previous failures behind you and think of what your next venture might be.
79. His decision to retire early brought the curtain down on his distinguished career. (chấm dứt, kết thúc
một sự kiện)
80. You are at liberty to lodge a written complaint about it.
Be at liberty= have the right
to lodge a (written ) complaint :đệ đơn kiện
NO. 3
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
before it.
71. I really enjoy getting thoroughly absorbed in this good book.
 I am losing ________________________________________________________________ .
72. He‘s partially deaf so he finds it difficult to communicate on the phone.
 Were it _________________________________________________________________________.
73. Sally distrusts modern technology strongly.
 Sally has ________________________________________________________________________.
74. If the weather is fine, we may go camping at the weekend.
 Weather _________________________________________________________________________.
75. ―There‘s no point in writing it all out in longhand if you can use a typewriter, isn‘t there?‖
 She dissuaded ____________________________________________________________________.
Rewrite these sentences using the words in CAPITAL. You must not change the given words.
76. Do you think we can stew this kind of meat? (LEND)
 Do _____________________________________________________________________________?
77. Normally, the money is released within about three months. (COURSE)
 In _______________________________________________________________________________.
78. We can‘t possibly imagine how we are going to afford a new car. (REMOTEST)
 We _____________________________________________________________________________.
79. That medicine was very effective and I started to feel better immediately. (MAGIC)
 That medicine _____________________________________________________________________.
80. I‘m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. (IMPRESSION)
 I‘m sure ___________________________________________________________________________
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
before it.
71. I am losing myself in this good book.
72. Were it not for his partial deafness, he wouldn’t find it difficult to communicate on the phone.
73. Sally has a strong distrust of modern technology.
74. Weather permitting, we may go camping at the weekend.
75. She dissuaded me from writing it all out in longhand (and told me to use a typewriter).
Rewrite these sentences using the words in CAPITAL. You must not change the given words.
76. Do you think this kind of meat can lend itself to stewing?
"Lend itself to" là một cụm từ tiếng Anh có nghĩa là phù hợp, thích hợp hoặc dễ dàng chấp
nhận, sử dụng hoặc áp dụng cho một mục đích cụ thể. Nó diễn tả khả năng hoặc tính chất của
một cái gì đó để phục vụ cho một mục đích cụ thể hoặc thích hợp với một ngữ cảnh nhất định.
Ví dụ:
- "This spacious kitchen layout lends itself to entertaining guests." (Bố trí căn bếp rộng rãi này
phù hợp để tiếp khách.)

77. In the normal course of events, the money is released within about three months.
Theo quy luật thông thường
78. We haven’t got / don’t have the remotest idea how we are going to afford a new car.
79. That medicine worked like magic and I started to feel better immediately.
80. I’m sure Nancy is still under the impression that the party starts at nine.

NO. 4
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)
Question 71: In a nutshell, the main problem is a lack of funding.
→ The long and _____________________________________________________________
Question 72: What alienated the workforce was that management never consulted them.
→ It was the ________________________________________________________________
Question 73: The thought of what might happen next fills me with horror.
→ I dread __________________________________________________________________
Question 74: If you have finished your homework by midnight, you can go to the party.
→ Get _____________________________________________________________________
Question 75: The warning signs of the impending financial crisis were ignored by many experts.
→ Many experts took _________________________________________________________

Part 2. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it using the word given. Do NOT change the form of the
given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)

Question 76: They disapprove of smoking in this restaurant. FROWNED

→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 77: When she sold the jewelry at such a low price she was cheated. RIDE
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 78: We’d been thinking about helping them for some time. BACKING
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 79: You’ll just have to take a chance! POT
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 80: Nowadays goods are often acquired but not paid for immediately. CREDIT
→__________________________________________________________________________
Question 71: The long and the short is that the main problem is the lack of funding.
+ Cụm “the long and the short of it is that” tương đương với “in a nutshell” là cách thể hiện rõ ràng sự tóm
tắt hoặc điểm chính của một vấn đề hoặc câu chuyện. Nghĩa: điểm chỉnh là, tóm lại là…

Question 72: It was the fact that management never consulted them that alienated the workforce.
+ Noun clause to emphasize: It…that…

Question 73: I dread to think what might happen next.

Fill Sb with horror: cause sb to feel fear
Question 74: Get your homework finished/ done by midnight and you can/ or you cannot go to the party.
Or: Get over with your homework by midnight and you can/ or you cannot go to the party.
+ If = imperative + and/ or
+ Get St done = have St done

Question 75: Many experts took no notice of the warning signs of the impending financial crisis.
+ Take notice of = pay attention to: chú ý

Question 76: Smoking is frowned upon in this restaurant.

+ Frow on/upon St/ Sb: disapprove of St/ Sb: không tán thành, phản đối

Question 77: When she sold the jewelry at such a low price she was taken for a ride.
+ be cheated = be taken for a ride.

Question 78: We’d been thinking about giving them our backing them up for some time.
+ help Sb = give St one’s back …up.: support

Question 79: You’ll just have to take pot luck.

Take a chance/ take pot luck: make a decision or choice with some level of risk or uncertainty.

Question 80: Nowadays goods are often bought on credit.

"Buy something on credit" means to make a purchase and receive the goods or services immediately but
agree to pay for them at a later date, usually with an additional charge for the convenience of deferring
payment. In essence, it involves acquiring an item or service on the understanding that you will settle the
payment in the future, often through periodic installments or by a specified due date. This is commonly
done using credit cards, loans, or installment plans.
NO. 5
PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts).
Question 71. I am sure that he missed the seven o’clock train
→ He can’t ______________________________________________________________
Question 72. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→ Some people are _______________________________________________________
Question 73. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to joined in the activity
→ Exhausted ____________________________________________________________
Question 74. I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable.
→ Rather _______________________________________________________________
Question 75. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medal
→ There _______________________________________________________________
PART II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given. Do not change the form of
the given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts)
Question 76. I can’t understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR)
→ It doesn’t _____________________________________________________________
Question 77. It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills.
(HAND)
→ It is advisory that _________________________________________________________
Question 78. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision.
(RED)
→ Much to ______________________________________________________________
Question 79. The reason why I was given promotion was that Laurence recommended me. (BUT)
I wouldn't ______________________________________________________________
Question 80. My father and I often have the same opinion on politics. (ON)
When it ________________________________________________________________
PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts).
71/ I am sure that he missed the seven o’clock train
→ He can’t have caught the seven o’clock train
72/ Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→ Some people are mystified by alternative medicine
73/ Although he was exhausted, he agreed to joined in the activity
→ Exhausted as /though he was, he agreed to join in the activity
74/ I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable.
→ Rather than being a solitary person, I’m sociable
75/ It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medal
→ There is no doubt that Davis will win the gold medal
PART II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given. Do not change the form of
the given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts)
76/ I can’t understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR)
→ It doesn’t make sense to me why our team have given/put on such poor performances recently
77/ It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills. (HAND)
→ It is advisory that a retired craftsman (should) sometimes keep his hand in
→ keep your hand in: to occasionally do something that you used to do a lot so that you do not lose your
skill at it
78/ We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED)
→ Much to our surprise/ amazement, he saw red at our decision / hearing our decision
→ see red: (informal) to become very angry
79/ I wouldn't have been given promotion but for a/the recommendation from Laurence. (but for Laurence’s
recommendation) – I wouldn’t have been promoted but for ...
80/ When it comes to politics, my father and I are often on the same ground.
On the same ground: có cùng trình độ, ý tưởng

NO. 6
SECTION B: WRITING (30 points)
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points).
71. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and fairly long.
→ I’m looking for a ___________________________________________.
72. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→ Much ____________________________________________________.
73. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→ The boy was on ____________________________________________.
74. At first, I felt so tense, but her smile helped me get back my confidence
→ Her smile melted ___________________________________________.
75. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
→ Death ____________________________________________________.

Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it but using the word given. Do not change the form of
the given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)
76. “I must say goodbye to Peter at the airport” said Helen. (OFF)
→ Helen insisted______________________________________________.
77. They suddenly realized that they were on the verge of a bankrupt. (DAWNED)
→ It________________________________________________________.
78. I've been informed that you've been late to the office every day this week.
(BROUGHT)
→ It has_____________________________________________________.
79. My father is going to be really angry when he finds out that I've lost the car keys. (WALL)
→ My father __________________________________________________.
80. She was nervous about going to the doctor's, so I went with her so that she wouldn't be alone.
(MORAL)
→ She _______________________________________________________.
I. For question 71- 75, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.
71. I'm looking for a fairly long green woolen scarf.
72. Much to our regret, your application has not been successful.
Or: Much as / though we regret, your application has not been successful.
73. The boy was on the point of crying when his mother reprimanded him/ he was reprimanded by
his mother.
74. Her smile melted away all the tension and I got back the confidence.
75. Death is more likely to be caused by a bee sting than by a snake bite these days.

II. For question 76-80, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change the form of the given
word.
76. Helen insisted on seeing Peter off at the airport.
77. It suddenly dawned on me that they were on the verge of a bankrupt.
78. It has been brought to my attention that you've been late to the office every day this week.
79. My father's going to go up the wall when he finds out that I've lost the car keys.
80. She was nervous about going to the doctor's, so I went with her to give her a moral support.