2013-11 10 Bai Sau
2013-11 10 Bai Sau
2013-11 10 Bai Sau
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1. It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub.
The prisoner………………………………………………………….
2. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
I’d rather ………………………………………………………….
3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
Only on ………………………………………………………….
4. Could you watch my bag while I’m away?
Could you keep................................................................................. ?
5. The Mayor hoped to have a good day for the parade.
………………………………………………………….
6. the success of our local theater has made our city famous . MAP
8. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself superior to me.
10. we were on the point of leaving the house when the telephone rang. ABOUT
11. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed.
But for………………………………………………………….
12. If ever a student dared to ask a question, the professor would sigh wearily
In the………………………………………………………….
13. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
He shouldn’t………………………………………………………….
14. The soldiers entered the castle while it was dark.
Under ………………………………………………………….
15. They suddenly decided to go away for the weekend.
They decided on the………………………………………………………….
16. The young actress was very nervous before the audition, (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress………………………………………………………….
17. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF)
You will………………………………………………………….
18. He is becoming quite famous as an entertainer. (NAME)
He is ………………………………………………………….
19. There was loud applause as he left the stage (ACCOMPANIMENT )
He left..............………………………………………………………….
20. Harry was close to winning the big race. (ACE)
Harry was ………………………………………………………….
21. They only reimbursed us because we took legal advice.
We wouldn’t………………………………………………………….
22. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now.
The inhabitants are nowhere ………………………………………………………….
23. When 1 noticed it was a formal dress, it was too late.
Not………………………………………………………….
24. I need someone to take my place at the ceremony. IN
I need ………………………………………………………….
25. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. BLAME
Mass tourism ………………………………………………………….
26. Jane was coming this evening but she has apparently changed her mind.
32. The tourists were unharmed after the train crash. WORSE
The tourists…………………………………………………………their experience in the train crash.
33. You should always be grateful for what you are given. HORSE
You should…………………………………………………………the mouth.
34. Besides mapping the mountain ranges, there were many other reasons for the expedition. MORE
There………………………………………………………… simply mapping the mountain ranges
35. In the end they left me to settle up with the restaurant. FOOT
In the end I …………………………………………………………the restaurant bill.
36.The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast. BRUNT
The south coast ………………………………………………………… the gale.
37. As a result of bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. SUBJECT
Due to the bad weather…………………………………………………………possible delay.
38. Film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such…………………………………………………………
39. It is highly likely that the house will be pulled down. LIKELIHOOD
There …………………………………………………………
40.In summer, the volume of traffic creates problems for local traders. DIFFICULT
41. I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her parents greeted me so warmly.
42. Oskar didn’t feel like going out last night. MOOD
44. it’s none of your business what I do with my money!” Daisy informed her father . CONCERN
45. no matter what happens, we will never do business with that firm again. EVER
I doubt
Ever
48. for further information, please send an SAE to the above address.
Further information
49. Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.
Knowledge
50. The plans for the school have been approved by the accident.
51. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND
55. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. EARS
…………………………………………………………
56. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But …………………………………………………………
57. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers
The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold………………………………………………………
58. The president’s bodyguards stood behind him watching.
Watchfully
59. The sales director told his staff nothing about the new marketing post. DARK
64. The new minister seems to be excellent at yielding awkward questions, (flair)
65. Going to and fro with all the cases is what 1 can’t stand about holidays.
It’s all…………………………………………………………
67. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in (cry)
68. That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve completely misunderstood me as usual (stick)
Prepared by Ho Thuy Hang
Quang Trung high school for gifted students Take the bull by the horns
I can’t ……………………………………………………………………….calculator.
you shouldn’t
72. when she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. RIDE
73. any personal involvement on the part of the Prime Minister in this scandal would be disastrous.
CAUGHT
74. Even they don’t like it, I’m going away with my parents this year..
whether
What happened
Peter drew
77. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for
78. it’s highly likely that the meeting will end before 7.00
The chances
79. The authorities failed to provide adequate warnings, which has caused consider concern.
Considerable concern…………………………………………………………
80. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.
The first…………………………………………………………
It took………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………
84. He modestly understated his part in the rescue. DOWN
…………………………………………………………
85. We have made neither a profit nọr a loss this year. EVEN
…………………………………………………………
86.I know you’ll find it hard to believe, but I don’t know how to chat on the SEEM
Unlikely how to chat.....................................................................on the
87. We must always bear in mind that many scientific breakthroughs are due to luck. SIGH
We must .a large part in many scientific
88. When it comes to friendship, I prefer having a few close friends acquaintances. RATHER
As far……………………………………………….a few close friends than many acquaintances.
look down (one's) nose at (someone or something) To regard oneself as superior to others and thus act in a
haughty or snobbish manner/ f you say that someone looks down their nose at something or someone,
you meanthat they believe they are superior to that person or thing and treat them with disrespect.
11. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed.
But for Jim’s greater speed John would have won the gold medal.
12. If ever a student dared to ask a question, the professor would sigh wearily
In the event of a student daring to ask a question, the professor would sigh wearily.
in the event of something, in the event that something happens :iif something happens
13. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
He shouldn’t have been so savagely criticized for his efforts to find a solution
14. The soldiers entered the castle while it was dark.
Under the cover of darkness, the soldiers entered the castle.
under cover of darkness: the state of being dark, without any light
15. They suddenly decided to go away for the weekend.
They decided on the spur of the movement to go away for the weekend.
on the spur of the moment: suddenly, without planning in advance
16. The young actress was very nervous before the audition, (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress had butterflies in her stomach before the audition
have butterflies (in your stomach) : (informal) to have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing
something
17. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF)
You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed
18. He is becoming quite famous as an entertainer. (NAME)
He is making quite a name for himself as an entertainer.
19. There was loud applause as he left the stage (ACCOMPANIMENT )
within an ace of something/of doing something: (British English) very close to something
21. They only reimbursed us because we took legal advice.
We wouldn’t have been reimbursed if we hadn’t taken legal advice,
22. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now.
The inhabitants are nowhere near as badly-off as they were twenty years ago.
not anywhere near/nowhere near far from; not at all
23. When 1 noticed it was a formal dress, it was too late.
Not until I noticed it was a formal dress was it too late.
24. I need someone to take my place at the ceremony. IN
I need someone to stand in for me at the ceremony
stand in for : to substitute for.
25. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. BLAME
Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem.
26. Jane was coming this evening but she has apparently changed her mind.
Jane seems to have changed her mind about coming this evening.
27. You might be dismissed if you failed to observe the company’s dress code. RESULT
Failure to observe the company’s dress code could (ca) result in your dismissal
28. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
come to terms with something: to accept something unpleasant by learning to deal with it
29. The regiment’s reputation was greatly damaged by his outrageous conduct. HARM
His outrageous conduct did great harm to the regiment’s reputation.
30. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays. TOING
It’s all the toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.
38. Film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such was the controversy caused by the film that it was banned in several parts of the world
39.It is highly likely that the house will be pulled down. LIKELIHOOD
There is a strong likelihood that the house will be pulled down
40.In summer, the volume of traffic creates problems for local traders. DIFFICULT (xem)
The volume of traffic makes it difficult for local traders to go about their work.
put somebody at (their) ease: to make somebody feel relaxed and confident, not nervous or embarrassed
42. Oskar didn’t feel like going out last night. MOOD
Oskar was in no mood / wasn’t in the mood for going out /to go out last night.
in a good mood = happy and friendly
in no mood for
43. his whole life was one of deceit and treachery. HE
44. it’s none of your business what I do with my money!” Daisy informed her father . CONCERN
Daisy informed her father that what she did with her money was no concern of his.
45. no matter what happens, we will never do business with that firm again. EVER
Ever since his accident, Philip has been unable to make his decision.
date back (to…)/ date from: have existed since a particular time in the past or for the length of time
mentioned
48. for further information, please send an SAE to the above address.
Further information can be obtained / given by sending an SAE to the above address.
49. Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.
Knowledge of the details is limited / restricted to the managing director and the chief.
50. The plans for the school have been approved by the accident.
The plans for the school have been met with authorities’ approval.
51. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND
the world press got wind of the story from a government official.
look down your nose at somebody/something: (informal, especially British English) to behave in a way
that suggests that you think that you are better than somebody or that something is not good enough for you
72. when she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. RIDE
When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was taken in for a ride
be/get caught up in something: to become involved in something, especially when you do not want to
be
Innocent passers-by got caught up in the riots.
74. Even they don’t like it, I’m going away with my parents this year..
whether they like it or not, I’m not 'going away with my parents this year
What happened was that Jane shut the door with her keys still inside
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument
77. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his father’s early retirement Richard would not have taken over the family business
78. it’s highly likely that the meeting will end before 7.00
The chances are that the meeting will not end before 7.00 are not high/are low
79. The authorities failed to provide adequate warnings, which has caused consider concern.
Considerable concern has been caused by / expressed at the failure of the authorities to provide adequate
warning
80. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.
The first priority for the council is the restoration of communications and essential services