Đề Cương Ôn Tập Trọng Tâm Tiếng Anh Khối 11 Học Kì 1

ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ I
KHỐI 11
NĂM HỌC 2022-2023
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:

1. A. announce
2. A. competition

B. annual
B. completion

3. A. reciting

B. spirit

C. stimulate

D. winner

4. A. problem

B. sponsor

C. wonderful

D. enjoy

5. A. future

B. closure

C. furniture

D. pure

6. A. decreased

B. used

C. reached

D. developed

C. award
C. question

D. among
D. information

7. A. chair

B. chemist

C. chalk

D. chin

8. A. quick

B. queue

C. quiet

D. quit

9. A. throw

B. flower

C. fly

D. flu

10. A. than

B. theater

C. theory

D. thorough

11. A. delays

B. begins

C. attracts

12.A. head

B. bean

C. meal

D. believes
D. team

II. Choose the word that has the main stress different from that of the others:
1. A. contest
2. A. stimulate

B. sponsor
B. competition

C. observe
C. disappointed

D. complete
D. opportunity

3. A. award

B. sponsor

C. observe

D. complete

4. A. important

B. awarded

C. reciting

D. stimulate

5. A. population
6. A. developing

B. available
B. particularly

C. university
C. policy

D. education
D. improvement

7. A. appreciate

B. embrace

C. increase

D. formally

8. A. stimulate

B. control

C. helicopter

D. constancy

9. A. evaluate

B. favourable

C. convenient

D. relationship

10. A. decorate

B. pagoda

C. relative

D. calendar

11. A. pagoda
12. A. celebration

B. family
B. traditional

C. festival
C. entertainment

D. children
D. preparation

III. Choose the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
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1. All students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition.

A. happening once a year
C. happening once a term
B. happening once a month
D. happening once every six months
2. They quickly read the questions and tried to find out the answers.
A. complete
B. guess
C. offer
D. discover
3. The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in regional
tournaments has increased rapidly.
A. hosting
B. participating
C. achieving
D. succeeding
4. In tonight’s quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country.
A. losers
B. judges
C. competitors
D. winners
5. Look out. There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table!
A. Listen
B. Be careful
C. Go

D. Watch
6. My friend, John, earns double for doing the same job as I do.
A. twice as much as

B. twice more than

C. the same as

D. equal to

7. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.

A. right ahead

B. currently

C. formerly

D. right away

8. By 2010, this figure will have risen to 7 million.

A. rate

B. percentage

C. total

D. number

9. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.

A. sleep

B. sit down

C. eat

D. relax

10. We wish you both- health and longevity.

A. long life

B. happy life

C. easy life

D. exciting life

11. Agrarian people depend on the lunar calendar to prepare for their crops.

A. gardeners
B. planters
C. farmers
D. highlanders
12. People believe what they do ion the first day of the year will influence their luck during the whole year.
A. affect
B. disturb
C. control

D. awake
13. Both children and adults take part in games and various forms of entertainment.
A. particular
B. practical
C. participate
D. partly
IV. Choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1. More work has been done to eradicate illiteracy in our country.
A. put up with
B. get rid of
C. take control of
D. add
2. The doctor advised Peter to give up playing sport because of his hurting knee.

A. stop

B. continue

C. finish

D. consider

3. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.

A. stop

B. continue

C. finish

D. consider

4. He wants to find a temporary job or a seasonal one.

A. eternal

B. genuine

C. permanent

D. satisfactory

5. I am tired because I went to bed late last night.

A. stayed up

B. kept off

C. put out

D. brought up

6. Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the
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weekends.
A. unhappy

B. cheerful

C. glum

D. understanding

7. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.

A. lesser and lesser

B. fewer and fewer

C. lesser and fewer

D. less and less

8. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.

A. adequate

B. unsatisfactory

C. abundant

D. dominant

9. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.

A. cooperate

B. put together

C. separate

D. connect

10. The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling positive.

A. optimistic
B. impossible
C. inaccurate
11. He lets his wife make all the important decisions in the family.
A. insignificant
B. indifferent
C. inexpensive

D. negative
D. integral

V. Choose the underlined part that needs CORRECTION in each of the following questions.
1. We (A) spent a week (B) to prepare (C) for our concert (D) last month.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Smith looked (A) forward to (B) meet (C) their children soon (D).
3. Mr. Paul hates (A) being kept (B) to wait (C), that’s why he looks (D) very angry.
4. Tom apologized (A) to (B) being (C) late (D) for class.
5. Jessica admitted not have listened (A) to what (B) I had said (C) carefully (D).
6. You can congratulate (A) yourself (B) about (C) having done (D) an excellent job.
7. The talks (A) are continuing (B), but no announces (C) are expected (D) at this time.
8. Walking (A) briskly for 30 minutes or to run (B) for 15 minutes will burn (C) an approximately (D) equal

number of calories.
9. How many (A) people do (B) you plan inviting (C) to (D) the party?

10. I saw (A) a shoplifter was stealing (B) something from (C) the shop (D).
11. She finally (A) decided not leaving (B) her children alone (C) in (D) the house.
12. He boss doesn't (A) want him to have (B) the habit of use (C) the office phone for personal calls(D).
13. I could speak (A) French well (B) if (C) I had lived (D) in France.
14. If my father hadn’t (A) encouraged (B) me to take (C) the exam, I wouldn't do (D) it.
15. If Rudy would have studied (A) German in college (B), he would not have found the scientific (C)

terminology so difficult to understand (D).
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

We'll go (A) camping (B) if the weather (C) was (D) fine.
If you hadn’t been (A) promoted, would (B) you leave (C) the firm (D)?
John lived in (A) New York since (B) 1960 to 1975, but he is now living (C) in Detroit (D).
The population of (A) the world has been (B) increased (C) faster and faster (D).
Some scientists believe that (A) the earth have resources enough (B) to support (C) its (D) population.

21. If (A) anyone take (B) a vacation, we will not be able (C)to finish (D)the work.
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22. He said that (A) if he has (B) more time (C), he would come to see (D) us.
23. We could had (A) done more (B) if we (C) had had more (D) time.
24. He asked (A) her what would she (B) do (C) if she won (D) the lottery.
25. There isn’t (A) no one waiting (B) for me (C), isn’t there (D)?
26. I'm not surprised(A) he's feeling ill (B) - he was eating one (C) ice cream after other (D).
27. He advised (A) workers around (B) him, especially the younger one (C), to be patient (D).

28. There are (A) someone wanting (B) to see (C) you outside (D).
29. There are (A) someone wanting (B) to see (C) you outside (D).
30. Someone (A) would tell me the (B) answer, so (C) I guessed (D).
31. Someone spoke (A) to me (B), but I can’t remember (C) its (D) name.
32. (A) On the New Year's Eve every (B) housewife (C) does a big (D) cleaning up.
33. (A) Women's Day is one of the popular (B) celebration (C) in Vietnam and in (D) the world.
34. On Halloween, children often (A) dress up in special (B) costumes, (C) walk around their neighborhood

and (D) asking for candy.
35. I like (A) the blue T-shirt (B) but my father (C) prefers the grey (D) ones.

VI. Fill in each blank with a suitable word
opportunities
smoothly
for
spirit
sponsor
experience
recited
up
speaking
professionals
1. He _________ his poem in front of the whole school.
2. English-speaking contests give students _________ to practice speaking English.
3. Such contests encourage students to practice speaking English in their classes and help them improve
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

9.
10.

their _________ skills.
He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't had any _________.
He apologized _________ not being able to complete the poem.
Time was _________, and the judges announced the results.
They believe that the Olympic Games are for amateur athletes, not paid _________.
Yoga is meant to unite the body, mind and _________.
My job is to see that everything runs _________.
Will you _________ me for a charity walk I'm doing?

announce
spirits
contest
stimulating
observe
1. A string of defeats has failed to break the team's _________.
2. I am pleased to _________ the winner of the final competition. It's Group B.

awarded

3. Such questions provide a useful means of _________ students' interest.
4. She was awarded the first prize in an essay _________ .
5. The judges _________ both finalists equal points.
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competitive
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

judge

knowledge

score

annually

officially

A _________ is a person that officially decides who is the winner of a competition.
Universities are very _________ for the best students.
The exhibition is held _________ .
Taking part in the competition gave me the opportunity to test my general _________ .
Were women _________ allowed to participate in the Boston Races in 1957?
increasing
population

suggestions
methods

explosion
support

limit

strictly

resource
scientists

1. Although millions of women want to _________ the size of their families, they know of no safe way to have
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

fewer children.
The third solution is to _________ implement a family planning policy.
Scientists say that the main reason for population _________ is a decrease in death rates.
One of the solutions is to provide safe, inexpensive birth-control _________ .
The population of the world has been _________ faster and faster.
In 2000. the world's _________ was about 6.6 billion, and by 2015 it is expected to be over 7 billion.
Different _________ give different answers to this question.
Big families can't _________ their children well and lead a poor life.
Can you make some _________ on how to solve these problems?
Water is a scarce _________ in this part of the world.

policy
insurance
solutions

developing
reach
limited
1. None of her family have private health _________ .
2. Birth-control should be a basic _________ in our country.
3. Average birth rates for women in _________ countries have fallen from six per woman to three.
4. There are no simple _________ to the problem of overpopulation.
5. We only have a _________ amount of time in which to finish the work.
international
of
increase
expected
for
support
1. Pressures on natural resources will _________ as we face a population explosion.
2. The world's population is _________ to be over 7 billion by 2010.
3. Some scientists say that there are enough resources to _________ 8 billion people.
4. The island now has (a)n _________ airport.
5. People are not aware _________ the problem of overpopulation.

festival

together

celebrate

firework

someone

wrapped

longevity

influence

traditional

exchange

1. How do people _________ New Year in your country?
2. On the first days of Tet, people often visit relatives and friends to _________ New Year wishes.
3. He attributed his _________ to exercise and a healthy diet.
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4. People believe that what they do on the first day of the year will _________ their luck during the whole

year.
5. Preparations for the _________ are now proceeding smoothly.
6. Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money _________ in red envelopes.
7. Besides the _________ flowers for Tet such as peach flowers and apricot flowers, the kumquat trees are

also popular throughout the country.
8. The whole family usually tries to get _________ at Christmas.
9. I thought I heard _________ knocking at the door.
10. They let off a big _________ as a signal that the festival had started.

1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

special
gather
agrarian
positive
happiness
_________ people depend on the lunar calendar to prepare for their crops.
If disease is allowed to _________ , it will cause widespread devastation.
I think I should have a suit for _________ occasions.
He has a fairly _________ outlook on life.
Family members who are away from home try to _________ together at Tet.

spread

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

pagoda
national
banners
exchange
relative
broadcast
The demonstrators walked along the street, carrying _________ and shouting angrily.

On New Year days, people often go to _________ to pray for a happiness, luck and success.
The children were wearing traditional _________ costume/dress.
There are many interesting programs _________ on TV during the holiday.
When they meet each other on the first day of the year, they often _________ wishes of happiness and
prosperity.

VII. Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

An (announce) _____________ about her future is expected soon.
(athletics) _____________ is someone who takes part in sports competitions.
She organized this year's _____________ Christmas dinner dance. (annually)
I hate to (disappointing) _____________ you, but I'm just not interested.
The course aims to develop the children's appreciation of music in (perform) _____________ .
At that time children were encouraged to learn poems for (recite) _____________ .
He's been chosen to (representative) _____________ Scotland in next year's World Cup Finals.
Kids' interest is often caught by visual (stimulate) _____________ .
He has been an active (participate) _____________ in the discussion.

10.He's hoping to (competitive) _____________ in the London marathon.
11. There is now intense (compete) _____________ between schools to attract students.
12. They worked hard together and (compete) _____________ under pressure.

13. Most first - class footballers are natural (athletic) _____________ .
14. She showed a lack of (judge) _____________ when she gave Mark the job.
15. We’ll increase our team of (represent) _____________ to help meet sales targets.
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16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
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23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.

Taking part in this (compete) _____________ helped me more self-confident.
They emphasized the physical fitness and (strong) _____________ .
(congratulate) _____________ on winning the tennis championship!
Avoid (health) _____________ foods such as hamburger and chips.
Kate looks really (happy) _____________ . I'd better make sure she's all right.
The French began to (population) _____________ the island in the 15th century.
We should (education) _____________ people about the dangers of overpopulation.
China is the most (populate) _____________ country of the world.
We should carry out family (plan) _____________ programs, birth control methods.
There seems to be a general (aware)_____________ that this is not the solution.

Another result of (populate) _____________ is poor living conditions.
People believe that having many children means (happy) _____________ .
According to the expert, the area that has the highest population (grow) _____________ rate is Latin

29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

America.
People are not (awareness) _____________ of the problem of overpopulation.
What continent has the largest (populate) _____________ ?
My hair soon grew back to its (nature) _____________ colour.
The highlands are (population) _____________ mainly by peasant farmers.
As the centre of a miniature shire, Oakham was neither (populate) _____________ nor wealthy.
She worked as a (journalism) _____________ on the New York Times.
Health officials have tried to raise (aware) _____________ about Covid-19.

36. The (organize) _____________ distributed food to the earthquake victims.
37. We must limit population (grow) _____________ because our resources are limited.
38. (Science) _____________ say that the main reason for population explosion is a decrease in death rate.
39. One third of the world’s (populate) _____________ consumes two thirds of the world’s resources.
40. The two cases are most (probable) _____________ connected.
41. In Britain and America, it is _____________ for everybody to sing 'Auld Lang Syne' on New Year's
42.
43.
44.

45.
46.
47.

Eve. (TRADITION)
Children are always _____________ about Tet holiday. (EXCITE)
You should make good _____________ for your upcoming exams. (PREPARE)
Why don’t we _____________ our victory at The Pluto’s Restaurant? (CELEBRATION)
People usually hang many _____________ ornaments on the Christmas tree. (DECORATE)
The children often _____________ themselves by playing with legos. (ENTERTAINEMNT)
People prefer to wear light _____________ clothes in summer because these colors absorb less heat and

thus make us feel cooler. (COLOR)
48. _____________ , they didn’t arrive at the airport early enough to see her off. (LUCK)
49. Originally, the festival was held on a single day, but due to increased _____________ and funding, the
festival has grown into a three-day event. (POPULAR)
50. His _____________ in God gave him hope during difficult times. (BELIEVE)
51. We thought he’d been killed, but our _____________ were answered when he arrived home

unexpectedly. (PRAY)
52. There were lively New Year _____________ all over town. (CELEBRATE)

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53. There’s not much in the way of _____________ in this town – just the cinema and a couple of pubs.

(ENTERTAIN)
54. Christmas is such a _____________ time of year. (JOY)
55. She’s brought us so much _____________ over the years. (HAPPY)

56. In Britain and America, it is _____________ for everybody to sing “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year’s
57.
58.
59.
60.

Eve. (TRADITION)
They organized a dinner in _____________ of the year’s successes. (CELEBRATE)
There are some _____________ between Thanksgiving and Mid-Autumn Festival. (SIMILAR)
It is G Dragon that really _____________ his change in hairstyle by dyeing it blond. (POPULAR)
The days before New Year Eve are always filled with _____________ . (EXCITE)

VIII. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition
1. She was able to carry ______ all the tasks assigned to her.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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22.

The teacher explained the competition's rules ______ the students very carefully.
Most students are interested ______ the annual English-Speaking Contests.
He warned us ______ pickpockets.
In his speech, he thanked everyone ______ all their hard work.
Do you like taking part ______ competitions?
______ the end of the competition, the judges will announce the total score of each group.
They quickly read the questions and tried to find ______ the answers.
Art competition is an opportunity ______ your creative activities.
The competition was about telling stories ______ English.
North America was once widely populated ______ Native American tribes.
The population has increased ______ 1.2 million to 1.8 million.
Parents should control what their kids watch ______ television.
The number of new students decreased from 210 ______ 160 this year.
My family have been raising sheep ______ over 60 years.
A quarter of the population ______ China is in the middle and lower parts of the Yangtze River.
According ______ Mick, it's a great movie.
Give the letter ______ your mother when you've read it.
I've limited myself ______ 1,000 calories a day to try and lose weight.
Millions ______ people now visit the Lake District each year.
Family members who live apart try to get together ______ Tet.
Most towns put ______ a Christmas tree, a fir tree decorated with colored lights, shiny balls, tinsel and

23.
24.

25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

bows.
On Christmas Eve, children go to bed full ______ excitement.
Banh Chung, which is made ______ sticky rice, is one of Tet's special foods.
There are usually a lot of party ______ New Year's Eve.
Vietnamese people prepare ______ Tet several weeks beforehand.
We decorated our Christmas tree ______ a lot of colored and shiny little bells.
Many people go to the pagoda to pray ______ a happy year.
______ the first days of Tet everyone tries to be nice and polite ______ others.
Lunar New Year usually falls sometime ______ 19 January and 20 February ______ the Western
calendar.

Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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18.
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20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Someone told us
on the stairs.
(not sit)
The teacher advised him _________harder so that he can ________the exam easily.
(study/pass)
Paul offered
me with the luggage.
(help)
She agreed
me decorate the room.
(help)
The lift operator warned the lady not

the gates.
(touch)
I reminded Miss Linh
to her aunt.
(write)
Mrs Smith told us
in front of her windows.
(play)
He invited me
to the cinema with him that night.
(go)
She urged me
for a few days.
(stay)
The students were expected
the exam in 1 hour.
(do)
He apologized for
able to complete the poem.
(not be)
The thief denied
the bicycle.
(take)
Jack admitted
the money.
(steal)
He regretted not
seeing the ceremony.
(see)
George mentioned

in the accident as a child.
(injure)
The greengrocer accused him of
a thief.
(be)
She should avoid
other people’s feelings.
(hurt)
I would like you
the plants for me at the weekend.
(water)
The passengers asked her how
there.
(get)
He congratualated the team on
all their games.
(win)
The two children blamed each other for
the window.
(break)
Paul suggested
in front of the cinema.
(meet)
He proposed
there.
(walk)
Students are not allowed
.
(smoke)
They encouraged us

English.
(learn)

PART B: WRITING
Exercise: Supply the correct form of the verbs in bracket:
-Conditional Sentences Type 1,2:
1. If the population grows larger, the need for life necessities (increase) _____________ also. (ĐỀ NĂM 2021)
1. If I _____________ (had) the same problem you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as well as

you have.
2. Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people _____________ (speak)the same

language?
3. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, _____________ (never mention) this incident

again.
4. Unless you _____________ (answer) all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
5. If someone _____________ (come) in to the store, smile and say, “May I help you?
6.

“Thanks. I’ll give you a call if I _____________ (need) some help tomorrow.”

7. If I didn’t work for an accounting firm, I _____________ (work) in a bank now.
8. The death rate would decrease if hygienic conditions _____________ (be) improved.
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9. The patient will not recover unless he _____________ (undergo) an operation.
10.I'll give you a lift if it _____________ (rain).
11.If I had a more reliable car, I _____________ (drive) to Spain rather than fly.

12. If I had enough money, I (go) _____________ abroad to improve my English.
13.The bench would collapse if they (stand) _____________ on it.
14.If it (be) _____________ convenient, let’s go out for a drink tonight.
15.If the technology (become) _____________ available, we would be able to expand the business.
16. If it (be) _____________ more humid in the desert of the Southwest, the hot temperature would be

unbearable.
17. How would your father react if you (leave) _____________ school?
18.(be) _____________ I your doctor, I'd insist that you stop smoking.
19.You (be) _____________ sorry if you (spend) _____________ all your money.
20.Can I use your computer, if I (be) _____________ careful?

Conditional Sentences Type 3:
1. The education in Japan
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

if the basic principles of education had not been taken

into consideration. (go down)
You made a mistake by telling her a lie. It
better if you
to her. (be/lie)
If he
his train, he would have been late for his interview. (miss)

If her phone number, I
last night.
(know/phone)
If there had been enough water, the rice fields
more productive. (be)
I you sooner if someone
you were in the hospital. (visit/tell)
If Hannah hadn’t been studying, she
the phone. (answer)
If you
to me about my problems yesterday, I
better.

(not talk/ not feel)
9. I might not have succeeded in life as well as you have if I
a child (have)
10. If you (grow)

up in Japan, you

the same problem you had as
Japanese (learn)

- Conditionals in reported speech:
1.

She said that if it ______________, she’d go for a walk. (not rain)

2.

Sofia said that if she had more money, she ______________ buy a new car. (buy)

3.

Laura said that if we ______________ in the direct sun for too long, we are likely to get sunburned. (lie)

4.

Jim said that if he ______________ the bus, he would be home by six. (catch)

5.

He wondered what they ______________ the baby if it were a boy. (call)

6.

The girl said to her younger brother that their mother ______________ cross if he had gone on doing like

that. (be)
7.

The man told his daughter they would be very disappointed if she ______________. (not come)

8.

The man asked the woman what she would do if she ______________ a billionaire. (be)

9.

The man told her he would come to see her if he ______________ time. (have)

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-Sentence Transformation:
+ Conditional Sentences:
1. Tom got to the station in time to catch his train.
->If Tom _________________________________________________________________.
2.

It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight.

->If there _________________________________________________________________.
3.

I don't ride the bus to school every morning because it's always so crowded.
 If ___________________________________________________________________.

4.

The wind is blowing hard, so we won't take the boat out for a ride.
 If ____________________________________________________________________.

5.

Hannah didn't answer the phone because she was studying.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.

6.

I felt better because you talked to me about my problems yesterday.

 If _____________________________________________________________________.

7.

Because I don't have enough free time, I can't help my mother with the housework.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.

8.

I don't prepare for today's lesson, so it is difficult for me to understand the teacher's explanation.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.

9.

Martin failed his driving test last week because he was very nervous.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.

10. Olga and Ivan weren't paying attention, so they didn't see the sign marking their exit from the highway.

 If _____________________________________________________________________.
11. Paulo is working on two jobs right now, so he doesn't have time to help you with your remodeling.

 If _____________________________________________________________________.
12.

Jack was late to the meeting because his watch was slow.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.

13.We are planning on spending the weekend in the country as long as the weather stays fine.

 If the weather _____________________________________________________________________.
14.We don't live in a big city, so we can't easily get access to the Internet.

 If _____________________________________________________________________.
15. They couldn’t come to the meeting on time because they were stuck in the traffic.

 If _____________________________________________________________________.
16. The girl didn’t buy that dictionary because she didn’t have enough money.
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 If _____________________________________________________________________
17. Max lives far from the office, so he has to leave early every morning to go to work.

 If _____________________________________________________________________.
18. My brother failed the exam last semester because he didn’t study well enough.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.
19. Because it was raining, we cancelled our camping trip that day.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.
20. Luxury restaurant is more expensive than street store, so we usually eat in street store.
 If _____________________________________________________________________.
+ Reported speech with gerunds:
1. “You lied to us” – said they.
→

They accused

.

2. “I have always wanted to be a pilot.” – Paul said to me.

→

Paul has always dreamed of

.

3. “If you wanted to take my bike, you should have asked me first.” – said Mike to his brother.
→

Mike criticized

.

4. “Turn off the computer. You are not allowed to play game now.” – Dick’s mother said.
→

Dick’s mother prevented

.

5. “You don’t buy this car.” - They said to us.
→

They warned us against

.

6. “You can’t run out of the garden.” – Ms Kelly said to the children.
→

Ms Kelly asked

.

7. “It was kind of you to help me with my homework.” – Lan said to Hoa.
→

Lan thanked

.

8. “I’m happy you have done an excellent job.” – Lan said to him.
→

Lan congratulated

.

9. “Why don’t we share the cost?” – James said.
→

James suggested

.

10. He said to me: “ I didn’t take your book from the shelf.”
→

He denied

.

+ Reported speech with infinitves:
PART A:
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1. “I’ll wait for you. I promise,” he said to me.
He promised __________________________________________________________________
2. “Please, please turn off the T.V, John,” said Tom.
Tom begged __________________________________________________________________
3. His mother said to him: “Open the window please!”
His mother told _______________________________________________________________
4. He said to me: “Shut the door after you”.
He told ______________________________________________________________________
5. The captain said to them: “Wait here still I come back”.
The captain ordered ____________________________________________________________
7. He said to me: “Don’t come back before one o’clock”.
He asked ______________________________________________________________________
8. My mother said: “Don’t forget to lock the door”.
My mother reminded ________________________________________________________________
9. “Don’t touch that switch, Peter.” I said.
I warned_____________________________________________________________________
10. “Come and have dinner with us” Rosy said to John.
Rosy persuaded _______________________________________________________________
11. “Remember to write to me soon,” she said to me.
She reminded _________________________________________________________________
12. “You’d better spend more time learning to write,” I said to the boy.
I advised _____________________________________________________________________
13. “Don’t lean your bicycle against my windows, boys,” said the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper warned _________________________________________________________
14. “Would you like me to help you with the cooking, Tom?” Laura said.
Laura offered ________________________________________________________________
15. “Would you like to go camping with us next weekend?” said John to Ann.
John invited _________________________________________________________________
PART B:
1. ‘If I were you, I'd read the exam questions very carefully.’

He advised us ______________________________________________________________.
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2. ‘The theater will be built next to the town hall.’

They proposed ______________________________________________________________.
3. 'Okay, I'll collect David from school.'

He agreed ______________________________________________________________.
4. 'Please stay for a few more days.' She told me.

She urged ______________________________________________________________.
5. ‘We’ll fight the ban on smoking in public places.’

 They promised ______________________________________________________________.
6. 'I'll take the children into town.'

 He offered ______________________________________________________________.
7. 'Don't swim out too far, boys.' He told the boys.

 He warned ______________________________________________________________.

8. 'Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work.' She told me

 She reminded ______________________________________________________________.
9. 'Would you like to come on a picnic with us, Jane?' he told Jane.

 He invited ______________________________________________________________.
10.'If you can't find anyone else, I'll drive you to the airport.' He told me

 He volunteered ______________________________________________________________.
11.'I won't give you the money back if you keep on at me.'

 He threatened ______________________________________________________________.
12.The teacher said to Jim, 'Would you give your book to Mary, please?'

 The teacher asked ____________________________________________________________.
13.The sign warned, 'No parking in this area. Violators will be towed away.'

 Drivers were ______________________________________________________________.
14.Before Bobby went to bed, his father said, 'Don't forget to brush your teeth.'

 Before Bobby went to bed, his father reminded __________________________________.
15.The teacher said to the students, 'You will have exactly one hour to complete the exam.' (order/ expect/

warn).
 The students ______________________________________________________________.
16.My garage mechanic said to me, 'You should get a tune-up every 5,000 miles.'

 My garage mechanic advised ________________________________________________.
17.“Come and see me whenever you want.”, he said to us.

 He invited ______________________________________________________________.
18.Don’t forget to learn the old lessons”. My teacher said to us.
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 My teacher reminded ________________________________________________________.
19.I’d like you to become a doctor,” my mum said.
 My mum wanted ___________________________________________________________.
20.Remember to lock the door before going to school,” my sister said.
 My sister ______________________________________________________________.

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