BỨT PHÁ VIẾT CÂU

61. I began researching on Mexico City three months ago.

→ I have researched on Mexico City for three months.
QKĐ → HTHT
S + started/began + Ving/ to Vo + time*
= S + have/has + V3/ed + for/since + thời gian
ago → for

62. They transformed a unique skatepark from an empty church.

→ They turned an empty church into a unique skatepark.
turn A into B → biến đổi A thành B
transform B from A (biến đổi ra B từ A)

63. This house doesn’t have enough room for all of us.
→ We wish there were/was more room in this house for all of us.
If 2: S + wish + were/could + Vo
Câu ước không có thật ở hiện tại

64. Vanga was a famous seer. She predicted a lot about the Earth.
→ Vanga, who made a lot of predictions about the Earth, was a famous seer.
Tìm N – Thay Đại – Hút vào – Dấu , (N1: tên riêng, sở hữu, this that these those)

65. My uncle last wrote to me when he was in Amsterdam.

→ My uncle hasn’t written to me since he was in Amsterdam.
S + last + V2/ed + time*
= S + have/has + not + V3/ed + for/since + thời gian

66. Nhan doesn’t know why Kim refused his proposal.

→ Nhan doesn’t know why Kim turned down his proposal.
refuse = turn down: từ chối

67. Linda has worn glasses for 10 years, so she doesn’t mind wearing them.
→ Linda gets used to wearing glasses for 10 years.
get used to + V-ing: quen với việc gì

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68. They gather at the café to relax.
→ They hang out at the café to relax.
gather = hang out: tụ tập, thư giãn, đi chơi

69. That experience was the most unforgettable in my entire journey, leaving a lasting impact on me.
→ No other experiences in my entire journey were as unforgettable as that one, leaving a lasting impact on me.
A nhất trong X
→ Không ai/ cái gì khác trong X bằng A
(No + other + Ns in X be/V as adv/adj as A)

70. Can you kindly lend me a hand with this project since I’m struggling to complete it on time by myself?
→ Can you kindly do me a favor with this project since I’m struggling to finish it on time by myself?
lend sb a hand = do sb a favor = help sb: giúp ai đó một việc

71. There are many beautiful historical landmarks in Paris that attract millions of tourists every year.
→ Paris has many beautiful historical landmarks that attract millions of tourists every year.
There is/are + N + in X
= X + have/has + N

72. Linda played the piano every evening in the past, but now she hardly has time for it.
→ Linda used to play the piano every evening (in the past).
used to + Vo: thói quen không còn ở hiện tại

73. The garden was filled with a variety of colorful flowers, making it a beautiful and lively sight.
→ A variety of colorful flowers filled the garden, making it a beautiful and lively sight.
B was filled with A → A filled B

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74. His profession as a teacher is the main source that helps John earn a living.
→ His profession as a teacher is what allows John to earn a living.
allow sb + to Vo: cho phép ai đó làm gì

75. She is used to waking up early every morning to go for a jog before work, which helps her start the day with energy.
→ She is accustomed to waking up early every morning to go for a jog before work, which helps her start the day
with energy.
be used to = be accustomed to = be familiar with + V-ing/N: quen với việc gì đó

76. Her dress is quite similar to the one that I bought recently, as both have the same style and color.
→ The dress I bought recently is quite similar to hers, as both have the same style and color.
be similar to + N: giống với cái gì
her + N → hers
What’s your name?
my name is KA → mine is KA

77. I last saw Liam over three years ago.

→ I haven’t seen Liam for over three years.
S + last + V2/ed + time*
= S + have/has + not + V3/ed + for/since + thời gian

78. It was easy for me to organise all the documents into neat folders.
→ I found it easy to organise all the documents into neat folders.
It + be + adj + (for O) + to Vo
S + find + it + adj + to V
Ving + be + adj + for O

79. I recently moved to a noisy neighborhood. It’s hard to sleep at night.

→ I’m not used to sleeping at night in this noisy neighborhood / because of the noisy neighborhood.
be not used to + V-ing: chưa quen với việc gì đó

80. He stopped consuming as much coffee for health reasons.

→ He cut down on coffee/consuming coffee for health reasons.
cut down on + N/V-ing: cắt giảm

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81. The weather was hot outside, but he left the air-conditioner inactive.
→ He didn’t turn on the air-conditioner despite the hot weather outside.
→ He didn’t turn on the air-conditioner although the weather was hot outside.
inactive = didn’t turn on: không bật

82. They canceled the meeting due to bad weather.

→ They called off the meeting due to bad weather.
cancel = call off: hủy bỏ

83. The song was so impressive that we couldn’t stop replaying it.
→ It was such an impressive song that we couldn’t stop replaying it.
It was + such + (a/an) + adj + N + that...: quá đến nỗi mà

84. He rejected (v.) từ chối the offer without hesitation.

→ He wasn’t hesitant to reject the offer.
be hesitant to Vo: ngần ngại làm gì

85. He started learning French two years ago.

→ He has learnt French for two years.

86. I will investigate the issue tomorrow because I’m not enough energy to do it today.
→ I will look into the issue tomorrow because I don’t have enough energy today.
investigate = look into: điều tra

87. There's no other place in the city as vibrant (adj.) sôi động as this one.
→This place is the most vibrant one in the city.
Không ai/cái gì trong X hơn A
→ A là nhất trong X

88. She tolerates his bad habits although he never intends to modify it.
→ She puts up with his bad habits although he never intends to modify it.
tolerate = put up with something/sb: chịu đựng điều gì

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89. Because my friends aren’t able to see me off, I can’t give them farewell presents.
→ I could give my friends farewell presents if they were able to see me off.
Vế If: trước so sau because
Đảo nghĩa lùi thì vế If, Đảo nghĩa would could vế chính

90. Jenny should consider going picnicking on the riverbank this weekend.
→ Jenny should take going picnicking on the riverbank this weekend into consideration.

consider + sth/ Ving = take + sth/ Ving + into consideration: cân nhắc điều gì

91. She is sorry she is not able to give her friend a lift to school.
→ She wishes she could/ were able to give her friend a lift to school.
Đảo nghĩa lùi thì

92. The fire was extinguished quickly by the firefighters before it could spread to nearby buildings.
→ The fire was put out quickly by the firefighters before it could spread to nearby buildings.
put out = extinguish: dập tắt

93. It’s her responsibility to pick up groceries for the family each week.
→ She is responsible for picking up groceries for the family each week.
S + be responsible for + V-ing: chịu trách nhiệm làm gì
= It is + sở hữu + responsibility + to Vo

94. Mateo couldn’t eat the pancake because it was very cold and soggy (adj.) ỉu.
→ Because of the very cold and soggy pancake, Mateo couldn’t eat it.

Because the pancake was very cold and soggy

S danh từ + be + adj → adj + N (bỏ be)

95. The volunteers discussed what to do for the upcoming bake sale.
→ The volunteers had a discussion about what to do for the upcoming bake sale.
discuss (v.) + sth: thảo luận điều gì
= have a discussion + about + sth: có cuộc thảo luận về điều gì

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96. They are going to hold a robot exhibition at the science museum next month.
→ A robot exhibition is going to be held at the science museum next month.
am/is/are going to be + V3: thì tương lai gần (bị động

97. I don’t have enough time to take up a new language.

→ I wish I had enough time to take up a new language.
S + wish(es) + S + V2/ed: ước điều không có thật ở hiện tại

98. He resembles his grandfather not only in appearance but also in personality.
→ He takes after his grandfather not only in appearance but also in personality.
resemble = take after = look like: giống ai đó

99. Anna sings so beautifully that everyone gets emotional.

→ Anna is such a beautiful/good singer that everyone gets emotional.
It was + such + (a/an) + adj + noun + that...: quá đến nỗi mà

100. He mentioned the problem briefly during the meeting to make sure everyone was aware of it.
→ He brought up the problem briefly during the meeting to make sure everyone was aware of it.
→ He brought the problem up briefly during the meeting to make sure everyone was aware of it.

mention = bring up sth = bring sth up: đề cập đến điều gì

101. The museum was so crowded that we couldn’t see all the exhibits.
→ It was such a crowded museum that we couldn’t see all the exhibits.
It was + such + (a/an) + adj + noun + that...: quá đến nỗi mà

102. She started learning how to code three months ago.

→ She has learned how to code for three months.

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103. They postponed the concert because of the heavy rain.
→ The heavy rain caused the concert to be postponed.
The heavy rain caused them to postpone the concert.
cause + something + to be + V3: khiến điều gì đó bị làm gì
cause somebody (O) + to Vo: khiến ai làm gì

104. His passion for painting inspires everyone around him.

→ He is so passionate about painting that he inspires everyone around him.
→ He is passionate about painting and inspires everyone around him.
so…that…: quá đến nỗi
passion + for + N/ Ving (n.): sự đam mê cho
→ be passionate + about + N/ Ving (adj.) đam mê về

105. When did you start saving money for our trip?
→ How long have you saved money for our trip?
QKD → HTHT (?): How long + have/has + S + V3/ed?

106. The fund-raising concert for the remote areas lasted for two hours.
→ The concert which was organised to raise funds for the remote areas lasted for two hours.
→ The concert for raising funds for the remote areas lasted for two hours.

The awareness-raising workshop about climate change was well received.

→ The workshop

The relief program for drought-affected areas was successful.

→ The program

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107. Before failing the final test, his brother used to play video games.
→ After failing the final test, his brother no longer plays video games.
used to + Vo: đã từng
= no longer + V(hiện tại đơn): không còn nữa
= don’t/doesn’t + Vo + ….. + anymore/anylonger

108. My father, fortunately, reached the informed destination just in time.

→ My father, fortunately, arrived at the informed destination just in time.
reach (không giới từ) + place: đến
= arrive in + thành phố/ quốc gia
= arrive at + địa điểm nhỏ hơn

109. The concert is more energetic than I expected.

→ I didn’t expect the concert to be so energetic.
S + didn’t expect + O + to be + so adj: Diễn tả sự bất ngờ

Bonus: The exam is more difficult than I expected.

→ I didn’t expect the exam to be so difficult.

110. Although he lacks of money, he still donates a bit to charity.

→ In spite of lacking money, he still donates a bit to charity.
Although + S + V, S + V
= In spite of / Despite + V-ing / N, S + V

111. We had better turn off lights when not in use to save electricity.
→ Switching off lights when not in use helps us save electricity.

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f: tắt
112. Can you tell me when the meeting is held?
→ Can you tell me the time when the meeting is held?
→ Can you tell me the time of the meeting?

113. He has to make an early preparation in order to win the match.

→ In order that he can win the match, he has to make an early preparation.
In order that + S + can/could + V, S + V: để có thể làm gì, ….

114. The managers are going to complete the action plan by June.
→ The action plan is going to be completed by the managers by June.
Bi động thì tương lai gần:
S + am/is/are going to be + V3/ed

115. This polaroid camera belongs to Misa.

→ Misa is the owner of this polaroid camera.
Cấu trúc sở hữu:
B belongs to A → A is the owner of B

116. The visit to remote village was delayed because of the flood.
→ The flood caused the visit to the remote village to be delayed.
cause + something + to be + V3: khiến điều gì đó bị làm gì
cause somebody + to Vo: khiến ai làm gì

117. We arrive late, so we can’t enjoy the opening of the concert.

→ If we didn’t arrive late, we could enjoy the opening of the concert.
Sửa đề: arrived thành arrives
Vế If: trước so sau because
Đảo nghĩa lùi thì vế If, Đảo nghĩa would could vế chính

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118. This is the first time the school has held an annual spring festival.
→ The school has never/not held an annual spring festival before.
This is the first time + S + have/has + V3/ed
↔ S + have/has + never + V3/ed + before.

119. I will lend you the camera if you promise to get it back to me.
→ As long as you promise to return the camera, I will lend you it.
As long as = If = So long as: nếu/ chỉ cần

120. Our parents are responsible for bringing us up.

→ It is our parents’ responsibility to bring us up.
S + be responsible for + V-ing: chịu trách nhiệm làm gì
= It is + sở hữu + responsibility + to Vo
Lan’s
The student’s books
The students’ books

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