I: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN) 23. Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND)
The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.

2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT) 24. When do you think this bridge was built? (OLD)

3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee.(FAVOUR) 25. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS)

4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he had been in the prison. (WORD) 26. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON)

5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) 27. This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT)

6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. (TOUCH) 28 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL)

7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) 29. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)

8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP) 30. This passport can be used in most countries.

9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT) 31. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)

10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) 32. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)

11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. 33. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.

The more wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down Without absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn’t have succeeded.

12. Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is black, just as in space. 34. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.

Because there is no atmosphere on the moon, the sky… Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.

13. These young men became doctors after six years training. 35. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.

After these young men had been trained for six years, the became doctors Little does Rita realize how …

14. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. 36. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.

Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D. Lydia had some soup spilled over her new dress by a waiter last night.

15. A man I don’t know told me about that. 37. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.

I was told about that by a man I don’t know. Had it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the match.

16. That was a silly thing to say! 38. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.

What a silly thing to say! Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Tim.

17. We’ve run out of petrol. 39. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.

There is no more petrol left. It won’t be long after Jane’s husband returns from S.A.

18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. 40. The permit expires at the end of this month.

It is a six hour drive from here to London. The permit is not valid after the end of this month.

19. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport. 41. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.

He regretted not saying goodbye to her at the airport. Much as I admire her achievement, I don’t really like her.

20. They failed to find out a solution to the problem. 42. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.

They didn’t succeed in finding out a … Only when A. and C. had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger house.

21. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE) 43. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent/stop him from enjoying life.

22. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly. (PREVENT) 44. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
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The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic.
45. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.

The last thing you should do is to phone the police. 68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
46. We couldn’t find George anywhere.

George was nowhere to be found. 69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)
47. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper.
So long as the examiners can read your handwriting, they will accept your paper. 70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)

48. There are a lot of people depend on him.

He has a lot of dependants. 71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England.

49. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR) The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobaccos to W. R.

72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.

50. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT) There is absolutely no truth in that rumour about the politician and the construction contract.

73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
51. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION) He received a six month sentence for his part in the robbery.

74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.

52. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) There is no limit/restriction on how much/what you eat for $5 at the new lunch-bar.

75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.

53. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL) There have been very few sightings of the Yeti at this altitude.
76. You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong.

54. Why isn’t this TV working? Contrary to what you think, fat people aren’t always jolly.

What is wrong with this TV? 77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the local dialect.

55. May I borrow your pen? But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been jailed.

Would you lend me your pen? 78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
56. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot.

Costly as/though it may be, we must do something about the problem. 79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)

57. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.

In addition to banning the use of pesticides, we should also restrict the use of other chemicals. 80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses. (HAND)

58. You might fall if you are not careful.

Be careful or you will fall. 81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because she was ill. (TURN)

59. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. Margaret was offered a place on the course but had to turn down because …

No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong. 82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT)

60. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him. →You’ll just have to take pot luck. (Take pot luck: ăn thử)

Despite his being the stronger of the two, Nam was soon overpowered by his attacker. 83. Assembling the furniture is extremely easy. (PLAY)
61. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.

Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party wouldn’t have been a success. 84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE) superior: cấp cao hơn

62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.

Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy. 85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)

63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day. You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed.

Only by training hard every day can you become a good athlete. 86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE)

64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.

He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother. 87. The storm blew the roof off the house.
65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY) The house had its roof blown off by the storm.

88. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre.
66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT) There is no quicker way than this to get into the town centre.

89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK) Public
The cause of the fire was known to only one person.
90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL)

113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) alive and kicking: bình an vô sự
91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)

114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK)

92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
115. I’m sure you were driving too fast.

93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now. You must have been driving too fast.
116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.

94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency? If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.

117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: destroy)

95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before. I have had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.

118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.

96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast. As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up.

119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.

97. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December. There is no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence.

120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.

98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL) It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.

99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND) His wife is pushing him to get a better job.

122. His second attempt on the world record was successful.

100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. (DIFFICULT) He broke the work record at/on his second attempt.

123. I applied for the job but was turned down.

101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people. My application for the job was turned down.

Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people. 124. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.

102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor. Never have there been more people out of work in this country.

We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the decorators. 125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.

103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house. My boyfriend loses his temper very easily.
If I were you, I would forget about buying a new house. 126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING)

104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. Eliminate: chấm dứt

Only by united opposition can we eliminate world terrorism. 127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED)

105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short. (MICKEY)

128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE)

106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL)

129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend.

107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen. (BREATHED) Ann pleaded with her friend not to drive so fast.

130. My protests were ignored.

108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE) Nobody took notice of my protests. giaoandethitienganh.info
131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.

109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL) I am sure he didn’t take your briefcase deliberately.
132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS)

133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.

111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)

134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.

112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES) Public
135. The result of the match was never in doubt.

162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT)

136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.

163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP)

137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field. (WIDELY)

138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)

165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.

139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED) The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office.

166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics.

140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT) I am utterly ignorant of aeronautics.

167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS) The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour.

168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.

146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT) In all probability/likelihood the whole thing will …

169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.

147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT) Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile.
170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)

148. I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE)

171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT)

149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)

172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK)
150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.

Friendly as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted. 173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET)

151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.

It was only when the body was found that the police believed her. 174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK)

152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.

They urged me not to give up hope 175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)

153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.

Not as many people live to retirement age in Philippines as in Britain. 176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS)
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154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12 .
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All the seats for the concert on December 12 have been booked. 177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED) A man with a gun kills 3 people in …

178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.

156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED) The police has found the cause of the missing heiress.

179. His appearance was completely unexpected.

157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. (COMPARISON) His appearance was beyond our expectation.
180. He is by no means a smart boy.

158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND)
181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE)

182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)

160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK)

183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)

161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM) Public
184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)

207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones. (SUBSTITUTE)
185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert. (EXCEPTION)

208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED)

186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer. (REPUTATION)
209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID)

187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)

210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED)

188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)

211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)

189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.

212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES)
190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.

The less hurried the boss is, the worse he works. 213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE)

191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.

The company is expected to get more profit this year. 214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it.

192. I was astonished by her confidence. Only when he was half way through the exercise did he realize how difficult it was.
What astonished me was her confidence. 215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.

193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport. The floods made further progress impossible.

Arriving at the airport, someone told me my flight was cancelled. 216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.

194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. (TONGUE) The cheering from the crowd began as he rose to speak.

217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place.
195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP) The place was much more difficult to find than we had expected.

218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.

196. Remember to write to us! (DROP) We’ll soon find a solution to/overcome our present financial problems.

219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.

197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET) Nobody is to blame/is responsible for the fact that the meeting was cancelled.
220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.

198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP) It’s a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers.

221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30. (TIME)

199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.

222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE)

200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?

223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES)

201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.

224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED)

202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK)

203. The last time we were here was in 1980.

226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE)
204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.

227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER)

205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)

228. These books have been lent by the British Council library. (LOAN)
206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST) Public
229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds.

This morning I spent 40 pounds on a pair of shoes. 252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET)
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.

253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT FACE)
231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)

232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH)

233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.

256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED)

234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS)

257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.

235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE) The older he got, the more his memory failed him.

258.The house has got everything except for a large garden. (LACKS)
236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL)

259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. (LIKELIHOOD)

237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT)

260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them. (SIDES)

238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT)

261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)

239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world.

262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. (MIGHT)
240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.

263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.

241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL) She was convinced that she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.

264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.

242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS) The house had its roof blown off by the hurricane.
265. This affair doesn’t concern you.

243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS) This affair is no concern of yours.

266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.

244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him. (THREATENED) I can barely see any marks on that dress.

267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.

245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE) It’s a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year’s championship.

268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.

246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT) Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile.

269. Her success went beyond her expectation.

247. The service given by the bank has improved recently. (IMPROVEMENTS) Never had she expected that she was so successful.
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES)

248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. (RELEASED)
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION)
249. Is this the only way to reach the city center?

Isn’t there any another way to reach the city center? 272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER)
250. I have never seen such a mess in my life!

Never in my life have I seen such a mess! 273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE)
251. The weather is probably not going to change. Public
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks. It never occurred to him to tell her.

It looked though the room had been unoccupied for weeks. 297. The dress was so temping that I bought it.
275. I didn’t see her again for five years. I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress.

Five years have passed since I last saw her. 298. The idea no longer interests her.
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be. 299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE)

277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. (PRESENT)
300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)

278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN)

301. He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK)

279. I had better go back to work. (TIME)

302. He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS)

280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.

He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher. 303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY)

281. I’m the only child in my family.

My mother gave birth to only one child. 304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive.

282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew that. (CAUGHT) Impressed by the new camera as/though we were, we found it rather expensive.
305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.

283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE) There have been no changes to the team since last Saturday’s match.

306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?

284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW) Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus …

307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR)
285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.

Some people are strange to alternative medicine. 308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. (DISCOURAGE)

286. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.

Failure to obey the regulations may cause your disqualification. 309. This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last general election. (UNDERGONE)

287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.

With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard. 310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST)

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

The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their territorial rights. 311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. (DAWNED)

289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?

Would it be possible for me to talk to … 312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY)
290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)

313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)

291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)

314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him.

292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000. (OUTLAY) Charming as/though Tony may be/is, I wouldn’t trust him.
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.

293. It was a red-letter day. Rather than disturbing the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
That day was a memorial one for me. 316. The thief must have come in through the window.
294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. The thief almost certainly came in through the window.

Much to our regret we must inform … 317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not.
295. He made no bones about helping me. However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous.

He didn’t hesitate to help me. 318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
296. He never thought of telling her. Public
Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to be full every night.
319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES)

342. I really want to see her again. (DYING)

320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS)

343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.

321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)
345. We may not be able to give the concert.

322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. (BLAME)
346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.

323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT)

347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)

324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED)

348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away. (TIME)

325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)

349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR)

326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)

350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL)

327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME)

351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.

328. They will not announce the decision formally. Precious little useful information is given in the brochure.

No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given. 352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.

329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth. That takes me back to the time I climbed to the …

It was her firm belief that was telling the truth. 353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice. Should you find it necessary, you can …

Reluctant as/though he was to pay such a high price, he had no choice. 354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.

331. This is our temporary office. My friends talked me into going the party …

For the time being, this is our office. 355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.

332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match. It is at Mr. Foster’s request that I write this letter to you.
Such was the anger of the spectators that they … 356. He gave me a detail account of the operation.

333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK) He gave me a blow to blow by blow account of the operation.

357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on alternative days. (TURNS)

334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)

358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS)

359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. (PICKING)

336. Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION)

360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (SHORT)

337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)

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

338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh. 362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE)
339. Their chances of success are small.

It’s not likely that they will succeed. 363. If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should book in advance.
340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go. (WEIGHED)

364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.

341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (CRY) Public
365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. (HAND) We might/could just as well watch TV this evening.

388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her.
366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS) Such was her attractiveness that every …

389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the project.
367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM) Whether we have their financial support or not, we will …
390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE)

368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations?
Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relation? 391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. (ATTENDANCE)
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369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late 19 century.
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The late 19 century first saw the local government systems incorporated into law. 392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning. (ARRANGEMENTS)

370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight.

I won’t have you play music after midnight. 393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT)
371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you.

Little do you realize how much I … 394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (SWING)

372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault.

How dare you imply that it was all my fault. 395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE)

373. My job involves working from 6 p.m till midnight.

I am on duty from 6 p.m till midnight. 396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS)

374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM.

It makes no difference whether we will start at 1PM or 2PM. 397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this exercise now.

375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.

The boy was on the point of crying when he … 398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize.
376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.

Such was her hopelessness that she decided to … 399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place. (BUT)

377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)

400. You are broke. So am I. (BOAT)

378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)

379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO)

402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more. (SIGHT)

380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE)

403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)

381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)

404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while we’ve been out. (UP)

382. He is a generous person. (NAME) I’m sure the children have been getting up to something terrible …

405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.

383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I reckon. It was with great relief to hear that her …
I think it sometimes a great advantage working independently. 406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.

384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can. She has a good chance of success as an actress.
You should work the best you can to get the best result. 407. You must concentrate on your work more.
385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area. You must apply yourself to your work more.

The storm surprisingly caused little damage in the area. 408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the election.
386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such good results. Not having been born in this country, you can’t …

Nowhere will you find a school of which the students get such good results. 409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. (RED)
387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this evening. Public
410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED)

433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)
411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED)

434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT)

412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH)
435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.

413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE) The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected.
436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all.

414. I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT) He made no reference to our previous conversation.

437. We were all shocked by his reaction.

415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. His reaction came as a shock to all of us.

Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed. 438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)
416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at. I am at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour.

In time you will appreciate what I am getting at. 439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)

417. I’d rather you didn’t go.

I’d prefer you not to go. 440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG)

418. They’ll arrive soon.

It won’t be long before they arrive. 441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (DARK)

419. There is a rumour that you stole it.

It is rumoured that you stole it. 442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)

420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT)

443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting the leader. (STOP)
421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST)

444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his accident.

422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER) unable to make sound judgement.

445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the French film industry. (BREATHE)

423. This is none of your business! (DOESN”T)

446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this. (FIGURE)

424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO)

447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE)

425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. (DID)

448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three years previously. (BOOK)
426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY)

449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB)

427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.

However hard she works, she never seems to succeed. 450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (SIZE)

428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.

I‘ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew. 451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH)

429. I never thought that I would win a prize.

It had never crossed my mind that I would win a prize. 452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)
430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. (LIKELIHOOD)

453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG)
431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED)

454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)

432. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT) Public
455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the old age. (Resistance) By the time she finished reading the book, Mary knew what the answer was.

478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching.

456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO INTO)

479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him.

457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
He’s got a low opinion of politicians. 480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION)

458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
One point in favour of living in the … 481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)

459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.

Mary explained the problem with surprising clarity. 482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.

460. We have credited the money to your current account at this bank. I didn’t pay much attention to the girl standing at the gate.

We have placed the money to the credit of your current account at this bank.
483.The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
461. Your silly questions distracted me.

You drove me to distraction with your silly questions. 484. Did the football team play any better last weekend?

462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) Was there any improvement in the way the football team played last weekend?

485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED)

463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed.

Sports such as gymnastics and skiing need regular practise. 486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach.

464. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present. She can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.

I would have thought that she would have liked her present. 487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there.

465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year. There is nothing I wouldn’t do to …

They have been trying out/testing a new flu vaccine since the … 488. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her. He attributed his victory/success to good luck.

I can’t help feeling that he … 489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED)

467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)

490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? (BE)

468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture.

I’m sorry not to have attended Professor Baker’s lecture. 491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (BEING)

469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother.

Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress. 492. You should have called the doctor at once.

470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE) It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once.

493. We have no option but to collect this license free.

471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE) The collection of this license free is obligatory.

494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.

472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED) No matter how much louder he can shout, I still won’t take …

495. That’s none of your business.

473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)

496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill.

474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)

497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES)
475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.

The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour. 498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city. (DIFFERENCE)
476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED) Therewas a complete difference between life in the countryside and that in the city.

499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in supernatural powers.
477. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book. Public
500. Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the world. Nick admitted to one of the detectives that …

523. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire. (ADSENCE)
501. A man with high ambition will never find leisured time in his life. (AMBITIOUS)

524. Our environment is polluted seriously. (POLLUTION)

502. She was finally persuaded to travel by train. (PERSUASION)
525. We cannot make any comparison with her sacrifice. (COMPARE)

503. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.

Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will. 526. A huge investment has been put into the field of hydro-electricity. (INVEST)

504. They had been lost in mountains for three days but they looked strong and healthy.

Even though he … 527. They speak English in a high proficiency. (PROFICIENTLY)

505. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes.

However long it takes I will find that man. 528. He tried his best but he couldn’t succeed. (SUCCESS)
506. This is the most amusing thing I have ever read. (SUCH)

529. Regular practice will make us skillful. (PRACTISE)

507. What are you thinking at the moment?

530. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)

508. Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT)

531. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. (COME)

509. It was easy for us to find the house.

We had no difficulty in finding the house. 532. The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of the environmental problems. (PUT)

510. Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year.

The exhibition has not been so well attended this year. 533. The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young man. (ACCOUNT)
511. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper ice-scream.

I might have known that my children wouldn’t like … 554. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.

512. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John asked her

Make sure you finish tying all these letters before going to lunch. 555. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.

513. He didn’t realise until that moment how much he loved her. This is the first I have eaten this kind of food

556. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.

514. You can leave only when I tell you. Your chance of success dedpends on your hard working.

557. He tried very hard to give up smoking.

515. I think you should go by train. (WERE) He made great efforts to give up smoking

558. An aerial is not required with this radio

516. It wasn’t my fault the business failed. You don’t need to use an aerial wih this radio

Through no fault of mine that the business failed. 559. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.

517. David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL) The sooner they stop smoking, the better he will feel

560. The wedding was held despite the rain.

518. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine. (STUCK TO) The wedding took place despite the rain ith this radio

519. I think you should have some consideration for those who don’t have lives at privilege as yours. (SPARE)

520. When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly. (IMPACT)

521. The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984.

No rain in Ha Noi since 1984 was as big as the one last October.
522. Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox. Public