Trắc nghiệm Chuyên đề 5: Writing có đáp án !!

I won’t stay in this job, not even for double the salary.                                 IF

If you insist on eating so fast, of course you get in indigestion.                    WILL

A student has studied English for a few years. He may have a vocabulary of thousands of words. (who)

Between formal and colloquial English there is unmarked English. It is neither so literary and serious as formal English, nor so casual and free as colloquial English. (which)

Where did you find out about Disneyland Resort?                                        (get)

=>  Where_____________________________________________________________ ?

When did you get up this morning?                                                               (out of)

=>  When_____________________________________________________________ ?

I’ll look through this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction.(read)

=>  I’ll       .

They’re going to bring out a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam. (publish)

=>  They’re____________________________________________________________ ?

I’m looking forward to the weekend.                                                             (thinking)

=>  I’m________________________________________________________________ .

We have never stayed at a worse hotel than this.

      This                                                           we’ve ever stayed at.

Please continue doing your work and don’t let anything interrupt you.

      Please                                                        and don’t let anything interrupt you.

I think Da Nang is not so exciting as Ho Chi Minh City.

      I think Ho Chi Minh City                                                             Da Nang.

Our city has five big shopping malls.

      There                                                         in our city.

The Central Tower is the tallest building in this city.

      No building in this city                                                     the Central Tower.

I’ll consider it carefully and give you an answer next week.

      I’ll                                                              and give you an answer next week.

I’ll consider it carefully and give you an answer next week.

      I’ll                                                              and give you an answer next week.

Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?

“Don’t repeat this mistake!” the instructor warned the sportsman.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

“Leave your address with the secretary” the assistant said to me.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

“Phone me for an answer tomorrow” the manager said to the client.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

“Don't be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Tom said to the girl “When did you have this picture taken?”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

“Shall we go somewhere for a cup of coffee after class?” Tom said.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

John said to Marry “Why don’t you wear your hair a little longer?”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Ann asked her brother “What are you planning to do tomorrow?”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

She asked her boyfriend “Is it true that your father fought in the last war?”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

He said “I don’t understand why she has refused to join us on the trip”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Charles and his father are exactly alike in appearance.                                             looks

=>  Charles                                                                              his father.

Take all your possessions and walk slowly to the exit.                                        belongs

=>  Take everything                                                    and walk slowly to the exit.

I’m finding it really enjoyable to work here.                                                 enjoying

=>  I                                                                                         here.

I take work home regularly because of my new responsibility at work.              means

=>  My new responsibility at work                                                                 work home regularly.

In my cycling group there’s George, Tom, Harry and me.                            consists

=>  My                                                            George, Tom, Harry and me.

In your opinion, who’s going to win the Cup?                                                           think

=>  Who do                                                                 win the Cup?

I’m seeing how wide the door is.                                                                         measuring

=>  I                                                                             the door.

Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday.                                                               remember

=>  Neil                                                           his wife’s birthday.

Its ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bear’s survival.                             depends

=>  The polar bear’s                                                    to catch fish.

What’s on your mind at the moment?                                                            thinking

=>  What                                                                     at the moment?

“I’ll take you to the zoo tomorrow” my mother said to me.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Jane said to Bill “When do you expect to finish your assignment?”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The man said to the boy “Can you show me the way to the bank?”

→  ___________________________________________________________________

“Don’t be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.

→  ___________________________________________________________________________

“Give a smile” the photographer said to me.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

"Please, help me to make a decision" Ann asked her friend.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes” the nurse said to the child.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

My sister said to me “Are you crazy?’.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

She asked me “Have you ever seen a flying saucer?”.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

She asked me “Have you ever seen a flying saucer?”.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

James said “Do you want me to send this letter for you”.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

James said “Do you want me to send this letter for you”.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

When I was a child, we lived in Bristol. (used)

      ___________________________________________________________________

When I was a child, we lived in Bristol. (used)

      ___________________________________________________________________

My friend was the winner of the competition.(won)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Is it a fact that the Romans built this wall? (did)

      ___________________________________________________________________

She’s sorry she can’t play the piano.(wishes)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Our trip to Africa was in October. (We)

      ___________________________________________________________________

      It was breakfast-time when Susan rang. (I)

      ___________________________________________________________________

There were lights on the spacecraft.(had)

      ___________________________________________________________________

I had my old coat on. (wearing)

      ___________________________________________________________________

It isn’t true that I made a mistake. (didn’t)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Did you always eat sweets when you were small?                            USE

      ______________________________________________________

She dreams to spend her vacation in Ho Chi Minh City.                               WISHES

      ______________________________________________________      

They didn’t use to drink coffee when we lived in America.              NEVER

      ______________________________________________________

He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.                                       USED

      ______________________________________________________

The boys want to win the football match.                                                      WISH

      ______________________________________________________

People know that he is armed.

      →_________________________________________________________________

It is believed that the man was killed by terrorists.

      →      

People think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.

      →      

It was reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.

      →_________________________________________________________________

It is alleged that the man was driving at 110 miles an hour.

      →      

People know that the expedition reached the South Pole in May.

      →      

It is said that there is a secret tunnel between them.

      →      

People consider that she was the best singer that Australia has ever produced.

      →_________________________________________________________________

It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow.

      →      

A lot of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.

      →      

The palace was designed by a French architect.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The road in front of my house has been paved.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

You can see that the dishes haven’t been washed.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Our salaries will not be increased this year.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Wasn’t that theatre built two years ago?

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The problem may be discussed again.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

My brother has been offered a well-paid job.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

It is reported that the war started again in South America.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

I was told that his football team had played well last season.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by the fire.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The Greens had a carpet cleaner clean their carpet.

→  ___________________________________________________________________________

People believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Journalists suppose that the footballer is earning ten million pounds a year.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

It is reported that the damage is extensive.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

People were watching the game outside the stadium on a huge screen.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The south coast continues to attract holidaymakers.

→  ___________________________________________________________________________

Somebody has described Keith Jones as the world’s greatest guitarist.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Robert always hated other children teasing him.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Somebody should have offered Marry a drink when she arrived.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the following sentences using “It +be+adjective + (of/ for+ noun/ pronoun)”.

1.   The students were unreasonable to complain about the exam results.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The shelves are simple to put up.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Hung was confident to present his ideas in front of the committee.

      ___________________________________________________________________

We were surprised to get the scholarships.

      ___________________________________________________________________

She was impolite to criticize him in front of his friends.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Anna was brave to spend the night in the old house alone.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Such a wonderful performance was interesting to hear.

      ___________________________________________________________________

You were very kind to give presents to street children before the new school year.

      ___________________________________________________________________

You were very kind to give presents to street children before the new school year.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other words as necessary.

1.   Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.

Going into the lift alone is afraid.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Following the instructions carefully is important for all of us.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Being able to build the country into a powerful one is certain.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Speaking English with the foreigners is confident.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Showing us the way to train station was kind of them.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Using a long stick to get some fruits was very clever of him.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Finding a parking space in the city centre is not easy for you.

=>                   

Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.

1.   The conversation/ take/ place/ the school’s 60^th anniversary.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Our grandparents/ use/ live in an extended family.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Because/ it explain/ a lot about how the school/ in the past.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

The roof/ made of tiles/ some tiles were broken./ The window frames/ made of wood/ some of them were missing.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

They/ learn that they/ lucky/ have/ such great learning facilities/ nowadays.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

My mother/ a sympathetic woman./ She always care/ how/ we feel.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

The boys/ willing to do/ what you want/ to./ They/ really obedient.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Having students/ work/ groups,/ she hoped/ they could learn/ be cooperative.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

She/ tolerant with/ children even when/ they/ misbehave.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Nowadays/ the nuclear family/ becoming more common/ the cities.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

The adults/ take responsibility/ leading/ family.

      ___________________________________________________________________

If/ we/ not have/ forgiveness/ we/ not live/ happy/ extended family/ many members.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Nguyen Sieu Primary School/ Ha Noi/ introduce/ traditional games/ their curriculum/ recently.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The school/ like/ offer/ gentle form/ relaxation/ after/ hours/ study.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The students/fifth grade/play/traditional games/ without/ instruction/ teachers.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Some students/ enjoying “Cat and Mouse game”/ while/ others/ interested/ play/ blind man’s bluff.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The school authorities/ want/ increase/ students’ affection/ school/ so that/ each day/ school/ full/ happiness.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Family members/ support/ other/ times/ trouble.

      ___________________________________________________________________

We/ have/ need/ love/ and/ loved/ so/ family/ normally/ place/ where/ love/ expressed.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      It/ certain/ laughter/ positive way/ release tensions/ and/ gain/ close relationships.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Michael laughed when I told him the joke.

The joke__________________________________________________________________________

It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

It’s better to avoid_________________________________________________________________________

Don’t stop him doing what he wants.

 Let________________________________________________________________________

It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

It’s better to avoid_________________________________________________________________________

Don’t stop him doing what he wants.

Let________________________________________________________________________

We like to lie on the beach all day.

We enjoy_________________________________________________________________________

Do you fancy going for a walk?

Would you like      

I wish I hadn’t taken your advice.

I regret__________________________________________________________________

Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory.

I’ll never forget_________________________________________________________________________

It was difficult for me to stop laughing at Wendy’s letter.

 I couldn’t help       ___________________________________________________________________

Shall I phone you this evening?

Do you want      

It will be good to see them again.

I’m looking      

I’d prefer not to go out tonight.

 I’d rather      

You’d better put your money in the bank, Jack.

 I advised________________________________________________________________

I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.

 You can’t      

Please don’t interrupt me all the time.

Would you mind      

My father said I could use his car.

My father allowed      

Vegetarians don’t eat meat.

=>  If you’re a vegetarian, ____________________________________________

People who live in a cold country don t like hot weather.

=>  If you live______________________________________________________

Teachers have to work very hard.

=>  If you’re a teacher,_______________________________________________

People who do a lot of exercise stay fit and healthy.

=> If you__________________________________________________________

Mechanics understand engines.

=>  If you’re a______________________________________________________

People who read newspapers know what’s happening in the world.

=> If you _________________________________________________________

Eating healthy foods is very important.

=>  It is  

I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.

=>  Let’s_______________________________________________________________

You need to peel the onion and slice it.

=>  The onion__________________________________________________________________

Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.

=>  If you___________________________________________________________________

My aunt has never tasted sushi before.

=> This is   ___________________________________________________________________

Combine two sentences into one, using the connectives from the list: and, but, because, so, therefore, or, moreover, however, if, when, unless.

1.   You can’t borrow my dictionary. You bring it back on Monday.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The cost of installation is very high. Solar domestic heating systems are economical to use.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house. The Sun’s energy is used to heat water.

      ___________________________________________________________________

I don’t agree with a lot of his teaching methods. He is a good teacher.

      ___________________________________________________________________

We’d better not waste water. We won’t have enough to drink sooner or later.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The house is quite beautiful. The cost is not too high.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Do you want to study more? Do you want to look for a job?

      ___________________________________________________________________

You can go home. You’ve finished this exercise.

      ___________________________________________________________________

I don’t get many opportunities to practise my English. I find it difficult to remember everything I study.

      ___________________________________________________________________

I’m practising speaking English a lot. I don’t want to fail in the oral test.

      ___________________________________________________________________

I am terribly sorry, I thought you were a friend of Anna’s.

      I took.....................................................................................................................................

Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me.

      Busy      

I would prefer you do computer science.

      I’d rather      

He didn’t get his visa until last Monday.

      It was      

They continued to say that I was to blame.

      They persisted      

Vietnamese coffee is considered to be one of the best in the world.

      Vietnamese coffee      

If you asked me well in advance, I’ll be willing to work overtime.

      Provided you      

This is the best essay I have ever written.

      Never      

She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.

      She is a      

I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.

      I took it   

Tourism development/ lead/ soil erosion/ pollution/ waste.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Tourism/ contribute/ increasing carbon footprint/ stress/ ecosystems.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The infrastructure/ tourist spot/ not/ satisfy/ great demand/ during/ peak season.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Tourists/ cause/ significant effect/ local habitats/ especially/ country.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Tourists/ be aware/ damage/ they/ cause/ and/ tourism authorities/ take measures/ solve/ problems.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

First/ tourism/ create/ jobs/ tourism industry/ and/ other sectors/ such/ retail and transportation.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

However/ jobs/ created/ tourism/ often seasonal/ and/ poorly paid.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

Second/ tourism/ encourage/ preservation/ traditional customs/ handicrafts/ festivals/ but/ interaction/ tourists/ also lead/ erosion/ traditional cultures/ values.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

Finally/ ecotourism/ help/ conservation/ wildlife/ generating funds/ maintaining national park.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

Nevertheless/ it/ also cause/ pollution/ through traffic emissions/ littering/ noise.

      ___________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

Scuba-diving is not really my cup of tea. INTERESTED

      I                                                                  scuba-diving.

No mountains in Western Europe are higher than Mount Blanc.THE

      Mount Blanc                                                         Western Europe.

They require special permits to access Son Doong Cave. TO

      Special permits                                                     Son Doong Cave.

Jane hasn’t decided where to go on holiday. MIND

      Jane hasn’t                                    about where to go on holiday.

We don’t like travelling during peak season. INTO

      We                                                during peak season.

An area of low pressure forms over the land. The heated air expands and rises.(as a result)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Canada is similar to the United States. The majority of its people speak English. (in that)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Governments will most probably not relocate entire cities. They are in earthquake zones.(just because)

      ___________________________________________________________________

They were forced to buy expensive ones. There were no economy seats available.(so)

      ___________________________________________________________________

The hypothesis could be tested. Two experiments were conducted.(so that)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Middle-class families tend to have person-centered structures. Working-class families are usually positional.(whereas)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Middle-class children do well in most education systems. Working-class children do relatively poorly.(on the other hand)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Western Europe has large reserves of fuel. The UK has a 250-year supply of coal. (for instance)

      ___________________________________________________________________

Western Europe has large reserves of fuel. For instance, the UK has a 250-year supply of coal.

Far fewer peopleare killed or injured during train travel. Rail travel is safer than road travel. (because)

      ___________________________________________________________________

They recruited very few young engineers.

      Hardly      

Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning.

      We have booked five rooms, only      

Jane seems to come to the performance late.

      It looks      

I could hold a big party due to Mom’s help.

      Had it      

Success depends on hard work.

      The harder      

Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.

      Such_______________________________________________________________

Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client.

      Competent__________________________________________________________

It was wrong of you to allow a four-year-old child to walk home alone.

      You should_________________________________________________________________

I could realize how important the family is only after I left home.

      Not until___________________________________________________________________

Mrs. Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play.

      Mrs. Green is proud of what__________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences below as single sentence using relative clauses.

 I don’t know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It’s only 30 miles away.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

This is Mr Carter. I was telling you about him.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

That is the room. The meeting is held in that room.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

I’ll always remember the day. I first saw that sight on that day.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

She was born in Malaysia. Rubber trees grow well there.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

No one knows the school. My uncle taught at that school 10 years ago.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Please ask them the time. The train started the trip at that time.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

New Year’s Day is a day. All family members gather and enjoy a family dinner then.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

There are many hotels. Tourists can enjoy their holidays there.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

There are many hotels. Tourists can enjoy their holidays there.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

I don’t know her number, so I don’t ring her up.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell you.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

We will get lost because we don’t have a map.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the following sentence using a relative clause.

India is a country. The earthquake occurred in this country last month.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Bac Giang is a city. I was born and grew up there.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

We have not decided the day. We’ll go to London on that day.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The man made me sad the most. I love him with all my heart.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The thief was caught. This was really good news.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The gentleman was very young. He was introduced as the most successful businessman.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

His book became the best seller. It was punished last year.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

His book became the best seller. It was punished last year.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Neil Armstrong lived in the USA. He walked on the moon.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Ha Long has grown into a big city over the past few years. I visited the city last year.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

Nam is very intelligent. He learns in our class.

→  ___________________________________________________________________

The class watched a film yesterday. The film was about the Apollo 13 space mission.

è  The film___________________________________________________________________

We read about an astronaut. The astronaut travelled into space in 1961.

è  We read about       ___________________________________________________________________

We are meeting an astronomer tonight. This astronomer has discovered three Earth-like planets.

è  The astronomer       ___________________________________________________________________

Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in 2001. Anousheh Ansari travelled into space as a tourist in 2006.

è  When Anousheh Ansari       ___________________________________________________________________

This is the man. He works for NASA.

è  The is the

I’m reading an article. The article is about NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon.

è  I’m reading       ___________________________________________________________________

This is the village. Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, was born there.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

This is the astronaut. He visited our school last week.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Can you talk more about the parabolic flights. You took them for your training?

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

This is the museum. It has some of the best rock collections in the country.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

We’ll explore inland Sweden and visit the summer house. Carin and Ola have built it themselves.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

This is the year. The first human walked on the moon on that day.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

Pham Tuan/ Viet Nam’s/ astronaut, and Christer Fuglesang/ Sweden’s first astronaut.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

He found/ Earth didn’t look/ big as he thought, no boundaries/ Earth could be seen from/ we should cooperate/ take care of it.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

It seemed/ he/ not enjoy it much/ since/ wasn’t fresh.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

They talked/ him when he/ in space/ that made him happy.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

They think/ the chance/ fly to space/ equal for everyone.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

He/ think teamwork, social skills/ foreign languages/ important/ an astronaut.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

The team plays on the left. The team has never won the championship.

=>  The team__________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________________

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted an American flag on the moon. They spoke to President Richard Nixon after that.

=>  Before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin_________________________________________________________________

      ___________________________________________________________________

This article describes a ground-breaking space mission to land on a comet. The mission is called Rosetta.

=>  The ground-breaking space mission      

      ___________________________________________________________________

Last week they visited a museum. The first artificial satellite is on display there.

=>  Last week they      

      ___________________________________________________________________

The Rosetta mission has a task. The task is comparable to a fly trying to land on a speeding bullet.

=>  The task      

      ___________________________________________________________________

Nhat Nam/ crazy / space.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

He/ learnt about the universe/ had collected/ of books about space.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

To show that there/ more things/ the list but that it’s not necessary/ list everything.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

He/ be not/ impressed/ because/ he thought the meteorite/ like an ordinary piece of rock.

He/ compare it/ a ride/ a rollercoaster.

=>  ___________________________________________________________________

A friend of mine helped me to get a job. His father is the manager of a company.

      →_________________________________________________________________

Mike gave half of the £50,000 he won to his parents.

      →_________________________________________________________________

London was once the largest city in the world, but the population is now falling.

      →_________________________________________________________________

A number of suggestions were made at the meeting, but most of them were not very practical.

      →_________________________________________________________________

It is a medieval palace. The king hid in its tower during the civil war.

      →_________________________________________________________________

I couldn’t remember the number of my own car. This made the police suspicious.

      →_________________________________________________________________

You sent me a present. Thank you very much for it.

      →_________________________________________________________________

Dr Andy Todd is head of Downlands Hospital. He has criticized government plans to cut health funding.

      →_________________________________________________________________

They are choosing the boys for the school’s football team. All of them are under 9.

      →_________________________________________________________________

They are choosing the boys for the school’s football team. All of them are under 9.

      →_________________________________________________________________

I went to see my nephew Jimmy. I used to look after him when he was small.

            →       

Ann is very friendly. She lives next door.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night.

There are some words. They are very difficult to translate.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The sun provides us with heat and light. It is one of millions of stars in the universe.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Students will be punished. Their homework is late.

      ___________________________________________________________________

I was looking for a book this morning. I’ve found it now.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Is that the car? You want to buy it.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Sandra works in advertising. You were talking to her.

      ___________________________________________________________________

The little girl ate sweets the whole way. She sat next to me on the coach.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Write the information in brackets as a relative clause (defining or non-defining) in an appropriate place in the sentence.

1.   Julia’s father has just come back from a skiing holiday. (he is over 80)

      →_________________________________________________________________

The problems faced by the company are being resolved. (I’ll look at these in detail in a moment.)

      →_________________________________________________________________

She was greatly influenced by her father. (she adored him)

      →_________________________________________________________________

Parents are being asked to take part in the survey. (their children are between four or six)

      →_________________________________________________________________

He isn’t looking forward to the time. (he will have to leave at that time)

      →_________________________________________________________________

The Roman coins are now on display in the National Museum. (a local farmer came across them in a field)

      →_________________________________________________________________

He pointed to the stairs. (they led down to the cellar)

      →_________________________________________________________________

He pointed to the stairs. (they led down to the cellar)

      →_________________________________________________________________

These drugs have been withdrawn from sale.(they are used to treat stomach ulcers)

      →_________________________________________________________________

The singer had to cancel her concert. (she was recovering from flu)

      →_________________________________________________________________

We went to the Riverside Restaurant. (I once had lunch with Henry there)

      →_________________________________________________________________

We went to the Riverside Restaurant. (I once had lunch with Henry there)

      →_________________________________________________________________

John Graham’s latest film is his first for more than five years. (the film is set in the north of Australia)

      →_________________________________________________________________

The newspaper is owned by the Mears group. (its chairperson is Sir James Bex)

      →_________________________________________________________________

The Master’s course is no longer taught. (I took this course in 1990)

      →_________________________________________________________________

The minister talked about the plans for tax reform. (he will reveal them next month)

            →       

Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences. Put in the commas where necessary.

1.   Is Zedco a company? It was taken over last year.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences. Put in the commas where necessary.

1.   Is Zedco a company? It was taken over last year.

      ___________________________________________________________________

Felix Reeve is a journalist. His tape recorder was stolen.

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This famous picture is worth thousands of pounds. It was damaged during the war.

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I don’t know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.

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We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is only 30 miles away.

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They’ve captured all the animals. They escaped from the zoo.

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A scientist has won the Nobel Prize. He discovered a new planet.

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The river is the Wye. It flows through Hereford.

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Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (Despite)

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Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (Though)

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In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (Although)

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Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)

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In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (Although)

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Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)

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In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

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In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

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My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (Despite)

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In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. (Although)

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Hung was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted on disturbing the class.

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Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

Despite      

Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

      è Despite      

Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

Despite      

Despite liking more holidays, Mr. Vinh doesn’t mind going to school.

They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.

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They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.

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He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.

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Trang Anh is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.

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Kieu Anh got good marks. The exam was difficult.

Despite      

He has health problems. He is always smiling.

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He/ not promoted/ spite of/ efforts.

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The boss/ denied/ bully/ new employee.

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The boss/ denied/ bully/ new employee.

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Students/ need/ vocational skills/ before they enter/ world of work.

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She/ a dynamic businesswoman. /She/ so/ energy and focus.

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He/ such/ empathetic nurse/ the patients/ love him.

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I feel/ we have too/ academic subjects/ not enough time/ physical education.

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As/ opera singer, / he has/ opportunities perform/ Grand Theatre.

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Work/ as architects, / they design/ build.

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They/ won/ big contracts./ They/ successful businesswomen / businessmen.

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Mr Thuan was injured. He managed to finish the race.

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Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.

Thuy went to school. She was ill.

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I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.

Although      

We couldn’t win the match. We played well.

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It rained a lot. We enjoyed our holiday.

In spite      

I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.

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They didn’t play well, but they won the game.

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He didn’t get the job. He had all the necessary qualifications.

In spite__________________________________________________________________

Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.

In spite      

The boy finally managed/ deal/ his peers/ the vocational school.

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He has a talent/ fixing things,/ he/ an excellent mechanic.

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My father/ running/ pharmacy./ He/ pharmacist.

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He wants/ become/ fashion designer./ He/ very interested/ fashion and design.

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I took/ account the pay/ the working conditions/ before I decided/ take the job.

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He/ become/ professional footballer/ the local football team.

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He/ burnt the midnight oil/ a long time so it’s fair if he gets an A/ his final exam.

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He a professional singer/ his beautiful voice, he/ make a bundle.

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She dreams/ becoming/ physicist/ she really likes physics.

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Rewrite the following sentences using a relative clause.

 Rod Lee has won an Oscar. I know his sister.

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Is this the style of hair? Your wife wants to have it.

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A man answered the phone. He said Tom was out.

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7.05 is the time. My plane arrives then.

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Max isn’t home yet. That worries me.

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Do you know the building? The windows of the building are painted green.

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Last week I went to see the house. I used to live in it.

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I don’t know the girl’s name. She’s just gone into the hall.

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Be sure to follow the instructions. They are given at the top of the page.

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Hoan Kiem Lake is a historical place. Its water is always blue.