Bài 1: Nối hai câu đơn đã cho thành một câu ghép, sử dụng liên từ thích hợp.

1. Jim was absent from class yesterday. He was suffering from a bad cold.
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2. They decided to move their house. They don’t have to travel a long distance to
work.
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3. Mary hurt her fingers yesterday. She was preparing dinner.
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4. At 4pm yesterday, my mother was cleaning the house. I was looking after my
younger brother.
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5. They decided to go on an excursion.They want to get away from work stress.
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6. My father taught me howto use the computer. Before that, I didn’t know howto use
it.
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7. I arrive at the station. I will call you right after that.
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8. My brother is very out-going. I am quite reserved.
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9. Mr. Peter was walking home. He was robbed of his wallet.
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10.I don’t have a pet. My mother doesn’t allow me to have one.
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Bài 2: Điền liên từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành những câu sau:
1. __________ it’s pouring with rain, we are going for a walk in the park.
2. __________she hands in the assignment before Tuesday, she will get very bad
mark.
3. He decided to trust Jim this time__________ he was not an honest man.
4. Jennifer decided to break up with Peter __________ he didn’t spend much time
with her.
5. Danny bought a new car__________ his old car was still in good condition.
6. I will be in great trouble__________ my mother knows my final test scores.
7. Janice will have finished the report__________ the time you receive the letter.
a. The concert will be canceled__________ no more tickets are sold.
9. Children are not allowed to enter this place__________ they are accompanied by
adults.
10.You should bring think coats__________ the temperature falls at night.
11. __________ my sister doesn’t like eating salad, she eats it regularly to keep fit.
12.I won’t come to Jim’s party__________ he invites me.
13. __________ you tell me the truth, I can’t help you.
14. _________ the fire fighters arrived, the fire had already been put out by the local
residents.
15.You can leave early__________ you want to.
Exercise 3. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the
subordinator provided and
make any necessary changes.
1. The villagers are trying to learn English. They can communicate with foreign
customers. (in order that)
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2. We ate lunch. Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs.
(after)
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3. This hand-embroidered picture was expensive. We bought it. (even though)
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4. This department store is an attraction in my city. The products are of good quality.
(because)
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5. This is called a Chuong conical hat. It was made in Chuong village. (since)
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Exercise 4. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the
subordinator provided and
make any necessary changes.
1. Many craft families stopped their business. There is the economic crisis in the
world, (because)
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2. Dong Ho paintings are simple. These pictures reflect a typical characteristic of
Vietnamese labourers, (although)
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3. Three villages were chosen for the pilot project. The Asia Foundation had worked
with local authorities, (after)
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4. We do not have many handicraft products that are well-known abroad. There are
thousands of craft trades nationwide, (though)
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5. The craft village must also meet environmental requirements. It wants to develop
craft village tourism, (so that)
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6. Viet Nam began integrating into the international economy a few decades ago.
Production in craft villages developed strongly, meeting demand for domestic
decoration, and construction, (when)
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7. At the age of over 80, the artisan is instructing the craft to his grandchildren. He
wants them to preserve this ancient craft, (so that)
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8. The workers have taken several steps to whiten the palm leaves. They sew together
the leaves and the rings,
(after)
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9. The conical hat has several useful functions. It protects the wearer’s head and face
from sunlight or rain, and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days, (because)
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10. Local people in Thanh Ha pottery village near Hoi An continue following their
craft. There isn’t enough support for maintaining the old traditions and skills.
(although)
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