VIẾT LẠI CÂU

1. John’s family has lived in this house for ten years.

John’s family lived/ started living in this house ten years ago.
2. This house was bought by his grandparents a long time ago.
His grandparents bought this house a long time ago.
3. They said that they didn’t need so much space.
They said: "We don't need so much space."
4. John’s parents bought his grandparents a new flat.
A new flat was bought for his grandparents by John’s parents.
5. There is a little garden in front of the house.
A little garden is in front of the house.
6. Watching films online is more popular than going to the cinema.
Going to the cinema is less popular than/ isn’t as popular as watching films online.
7. I asked Daisy where she had first met her boyfriend.
I asked: “Where did you first meet your boyfriend, Daisy?”
8. The shirt was too expensive for him to buy.
The shirt was not cheap enough for him to buy.
9. If you don’t water these flowers, they will die.
Unless you water these flowers, they will die.
10. It was a big difficulty to get into work this morning.
Getting into work this morning was a big difficulty.
11. He couldn’t come because of his serious illness.
Because he was seriously ill, he couldn't come
12. The garden is too small to play football in.
The garden isn’t big enough to play football in.
13. He said, “Don’t shut the door”.
He asked me not to shut the door
14. People don’t understand him because he doesn’t speak clearly.
If he spoke clearly, people could understand him.

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15. My grandfather hasn’t been in hospital before.
This is the first time my grandfather has been in hospital.
16. This student works hard so his result is satisfying.
This student’s result is satisfying because he works hard.
17. Every student needs to finish his homework before class.
It is necessary for student to finish his homework before class.
18. Our lecturer teaches very well.
Our lecturer is very good at teaching.
19. Most students choose outdoor activities.
Outdoor activities are chosen by most students.
20. Many students think that working in groups is interesting.
Many students are interested in working in groups.
21. No one in the groups is younger than her.
She is the youngest in the group.
22. The old man told the story to a group of children.
The story was told to a group of children by the old man.
23. John likes sports than music.
John prefers sports to music
24. The flight to Hanoi lasted 45 minutes.
It took me 45 minutes to fly to Hanoi.
25. Susan is the director of this company. She is only 34.
Susan, who is only 34, is the director of this company.
26. Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.
Though we live in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.
27. The weather is too bad for us to go for a picnic.
The weather isn’t good enough for us to go for a picnic.
28. To speak English fluently is very difficult.
It’s difficult to speak English fluently.
29. Unless you start at once, you’ll be late.
If you don’t start at once, you’ll be late.
30. He said to them, “Don’t be late tomorrow”.
He told them not to be late the following day.

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31. The bus station is near the new shopping centre.
The bus station isn’t far from the new shopping centre.
32. I’ve never been to this shop before.
This is the first time I’ve been in this shop.
33. The choice of food here is not as good as in the market.
The choice of food in the market is better than here.
34. There is late-night shopping on Thursday.
The shops open late on Thursday.
35. Shall we go into town this afternoon?
Would you like to go into town this afternoon?
36. “I’ve never been to America”, he said.
He said that he had never been to America.
37. Travelling by plane is more expensive than travelling by train.
Travelling by train isn’t as expensive as travelling by plane.
38. Getting a visa isn’t very difficult.
It isn’t very difficult to get a visa.
39. The hotel gave us a room with a beautiful view.
We were given a room with a beautiful view by the hotel.
40. My friend suggested travelling by train.
My friend said, “If I were you, I would travel by train”.
41. I haven’t attended a concert for a long time
It’s a long time since I attended a concert.
42. Why don’t you learn a musical instrument?
If I were you, I would learn a musical instrument.
43. If you don’t practise the piano every day, you won’t improve
You won’t improve unless you practise the piano every day.
44. There are only a few concerts this month.
There aren’t many concerts this month.
45. This room is too small for us to play music in
This room isn’t big enough for us to play music in.
46. It is difficult to get a job where I live.
It is not very easy to get a job where I live
47. The company said I was too old to become a trainee.
The company said I wasn’t young enough to become a trainee.

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48. I will take the job if the pay is OK.
I won’t take the job unless the pay is OK
49. There is a great fitness centre in the company
The company is a great fitness centre.
50. I might get a job while I’m on holiday this summer
I might get a job during the summer holiday.
51. Rick was taught to surf by his cousin
Rick’s cousin taught him to surf.
52. Rick usually surfs at Woolacombe Bay, which is near his home.
Rick usually surfs at Woolacombe , which is not far from his home.
53. It is too cold to surf there without a wetsuit
It isn’t warm enough to surf there without a wetsuit.
54. Rick last surfed at Woolacombe Bay two weeks ago
Rick has not surfed at Woolacombe Bay for two weeks.
55. Rick told his friend he would invite him next time.
Rick said, “I will invite you next time.”
56. My mother will take care of the baby
The baby will be took care of by my mother.
57. My sister is taller than any other students in the class.
My sister is the tallest in the class.
58. He said to me, “Where are you going?”
He asked me Where I was going.
59. To listen to music all day is wonderful.
It’s a wonderful to listen to music all day.
60. It isn’t necessary to write this poem
You don’t need to write this poem.
61. If you don’tpractise every week, you won’t be a stronger swimmer
You won’t be a stronger swimmer unless _______________ every week.
62. Why don’t you join a swimming team?
If I were you, __________________join a swimming team
63. You can play tennis both indoors and outdoors.
Tennis can _______________ both indoors and outdoors.
64. A lot of people play tennis at this club.
There are a lot of people _____________ tennis at this club.

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65. “I haven’t got the time to play tennis often”, she said.
She said that she ____________ enough time o play tennis often.
66. My uncle asked me if I would show him my photographer.
My uncle said, “Please would ........................... you photographer.
67. Madonna is probably the most famous a man in the world
Madonna is probably .............................. than any other a man in the world.
68. I find speaking in a forgeine languages embarasing
I got ................................ when speaking in a forgeine languages.
69. I prefer speaking English to writting it
I like speaking English ............................. writting it.
70. I was taught Italian by a very good teacher.
The teacher ....................... taught me Italian was very good

71. I enjoy traveling, and my parents enjoy it too

I enjoy traveling and so __________________
72. Shall we start the game now?
What _______________ the game now?
73. He could’t play the game because he was ill.
He could’t play nthe game because of _____________
74. Tom said that he had never played badminton
Tom said,” I _____________ badminton.
75. It’s too hot today for us to play football.
Today it is so hot ____________ play football.
76. I’ve never been to London before.
This is _________________ I have been to London.
77. His computer is not as good as your computer.
Your computer ________________ his computer.
78. You will never be a good pianist if you don’t practice it every day.
You won’t be a good pianist unless _________________ it every day.
79. They are repairing the road in front of my colledge.
The road in front of my coledge ________________.
80. That is Mr. Bill. He teaches us English.
That is a Mr.Bill __________ us English.
81. John will be at home on Saturday, if he doesn’t have to work overtime.
John will be at home on Saturday …………………………… to work overtime.

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82. The sevretary said, “Andrew will leave early today”.
The secretary said that Andrew …………………….. early that day.
83. This city has very few good jobs.
There …………………….. many good jobs in this city.
84. You must not play games on your computer while at work.
You are ………………… to play games on your computer while at work.
85. Helen started working at the office two years ago.
Helen …………………… at the office for two years.
86. It is easier to work in a releaxed office than a stressful one.
…………………… in a relaxed office is easier than working in a stressful one.
87. Why doesn’t she apply for a new job?
If I were her, ………………………. For a new job.
88. The last time I had a business meeting with him was in February.
I haven’t had a business meeting with him ……………. February.
89. When I first started this job, I often made a lot of mistakes.
I …………………………….. make a lot of mistakes when I first started this job.
90. After watching a documentary about studying abroad, Sheila decided to study in England.
Sheila ………………………………. A documentary and then decided to study in England.
91. Why don’t you go in a cruise?
If I were you, ………………………….. on a cruise.
92. It is too expensive to stay in that hotel.
It isn’t ………………………. To stay in that hotel.
93. We spent half an hour driving to the centre.
It took us half an hour …………………….. to the centre.
94. The first shop was so big that we got lost in it.
We got lost in the first shop …………………… it was so big.
95. Her new band is better than her old one.
Her old band was not ……………………. as her new one.

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 TEST 1

Last week your English friend, Jack, lent you his dictionary. You promised to return it by
yesterday but you didn’t.

Write an email to Jack. In your email, you should

- apologise for not returning the dictionary.

- explain why you couldn’t see him yesterday.

- offer to bring it to his house today.

TEST 2

Your English friend, Gorgre, has asked you to go to the cinema which his this Sunday, but

you can't go

- apologise

- say why you can not go

- suggest something you can do together the next weekend.

TEST 3

Your friend Ann has invited you to go the cinema tomorrow, but you can’t go

Write an email to Ann. In your email, you should

- apologize Ann.

- explain why you can’t go.

- invite Ann to do something with you another day.

Write 35-45 words.

TEST 4
Your English friend has asked you to go to the cinema but you can't go
- Apologise
- say why you can't go
- Suggest going to the cinema together next Sunday

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 TEST 5
You want to ask your English friend to come to the cinema with you at the weekend.
Write a note to your friend, you should
- Invite your friend
- Recommend a film to see
- Say why you want to see that film

TEST 6

You have just received a gift from your E friend. Write a message
- Thank your friend for the gift
- Explain why you like it
- Say what you are going to send your friend in return

TEST 7
Your E friend has asked you to play tennis on Saturday but You didn't go.
Write an email to your friend. In your email, you should:
1. Apologize
2. Say why you can't play tennis
3. suggest another time to play

TEST 8

Your English friend want to buy a new mobi phone but isn't sure which one to get.
- offer to go shopping with your friend for to help buy a mobi phone
- suggest a good day
- say where you will meet your friend.

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 TEST 9

Your family is visiting London next month. You have an English pen friend, called Zara,

who also lives in London. You would like to meet her when you go to London.

Write an email to Zara. In your email, you should:

- say when your family is coming to London.

- ask if you can meet up, and suggest a day.

- suggest what you can do together.

Write 35 – 45 words.

TEST 10

You went on a trip to Nha Trang with an English friend, Tony. You have just come back

home. Now write Tony an email. In your email, you should.

- thank him for coming with you on the trip.

- invite him to have lunch with you next weekend.

- suggest what you can do together after lunch.

Write 35 – 45 words

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 TEST 11

You have just spent a weekend with your English friend and his family.

Write an email to your friend. In your email, you should

- thank him

- say what you enjoyed most

- tell him what you are doing next weekend.

Write 35 – 45 words.

TEST 12

Your English friend, Peter, has invited you to go clubbing next Sunday, but you can’t go.

Write an email to Peter. In your email, you should

- thank him for inviting you.

- tell him you can’t go

- suggest meeting another time.

Write 35 – 45 words

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 TEST 13

You would like your English friend to come and stay with you for a few days.

Write and email to your friend. In your email, you should

- invite your friend to come and stay with you.

- suggest when your friend should come.

- say what you can do together.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 14

You want to invite your English friend to come and stay with you in the summer.

 Invite your friend

 Tell him or her about something the place where you live
 Suggest a good time for him or her to come.

TEST 15

Your English friend is coming toyour hometown to study for a year. Write email:
- Tell your friend have happy you are
- Say something good about your town
- suggest what will you do in the first week.

TEST 16

You stay with your English friend, Tom, last weekend.

Write a message to Tom. In your message, you should:

- thank him for the visit.

- say what you enjoyed most.

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- invite him to stay with you.

TEST 17

An english friend of yours sent you a CD for your birthday, which you liked very much.

Write a message to your friend. In your message you should

- thank for the CD.

- say which song you liked best.

- suggest another singer that he or she might like.

Write 35 – 45 words.

TEST 18

An English friend of yours gave a dinner party lastnight, which you enjoyed very much.

Write a message to your friend. In your message you should:

- thank her or him for the dinner.

- say how much you enjoyed the food.

- invite her or him to dinner.

Write 35 – 45 words

TEST 19
Yesterday you went to see a film in your town. Your English friend, Jo want to know all about
the film. Write email:
-tell Jo where you save the film
- describe something exciting that happened during the film
- invite Jo to go to with you to the next film you see.

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 TEST 20
An English friend of yours called Emily has invited you to spend a weekend with her
family but you can’t go. Write an email to Emily. You should:
- Thanks her
- apologize to her
- explain why you can’t go

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