200 câu viết tiếng anh dành cho học sinh giỏi ppsx

* Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentences printed before it.
Example: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
Answer: It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.
1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.
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The snow prevented the train from running.
2. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.
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I wasn’t early enough to see her
3. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
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I apologize to you for riding
4. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.
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If he didn’t hurry,he would miss the train
5. Janet is the best tennis- player in the club.
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No one in the club is better tennis-player than Janet
6. I haven’t seen that man here before.
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It’s the first time I saw that man
7. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.
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The furniture was too expensive for me to buy
8. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
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The bank manger was made to hand over the money by the robbers
9. He learned to drive when he was 18.
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He has learnt to drive since he was 18

10. She had never been unhappy before.
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She was unhappier than before
11. It was so late that nothing could be done.
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It was too late in order to nothing could be done
12. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o’clock the following morning.
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“ Please wake me at 8 o’clock tomorrow”I asked the holet porter
13. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
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The date of the meeting will be have to changed again
14. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
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We are going to have the garage repaired next week
15. The bus takes longer than the train.
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The train doesn’t take as log as the bus
16. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
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It’s
17. Maria says she’ll like to have been put in a high class.
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Maria wishes she would have been put in a high class
18. Would you like me to finish the work tonight?
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I’ll finish the work tonight if you are OK?
19. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
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In case you may get hungry on the train,you take some sandwiches

20. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.
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If my husband didn’t leave the car key,I could pick him up at the station
21. “I don’t think John will come,” said Bill.
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Bill doubted
22. The postman was bitten by our dog.
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Our dog
23. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
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The fog prevented
24. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.
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In spite
25. The cake was so hard that I could not eat it.
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It was
26. We didn’t go because it rained.
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If it hadn’t
27. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.
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My mother
28. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you?
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Do you happen
29. He failed to win the race.

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He didn’t
30. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
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It’s hours
31. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night.
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I wish
32. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
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“How
33. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning.
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There is
34. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
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It
35. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
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Do you mind
36. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor.
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Unless
37. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
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He’d rather
38. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
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The water was not
39. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.

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She
40. You must see the manger tomorrow morning.
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You’ve
41. There was never any answer when we rang.
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Every
42. That’s an insulting name to use for him.
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Don’t call
43. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
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“Which
44. She liked Paris very little, and Rome less.
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She thought Rome
45. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven.
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So
46. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight.
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All the prisoners
47. I’ve warned you not to go near that dog.
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I’ve warned you about
48. No, please don’t tell him.
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I’d rather
49. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
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I suggest
50. An up- to- dated visa is necessary for Andorra.
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You’ll
51. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry?” said John
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John suggested
52. Although both his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car
before it exploded.
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Despite his
53. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
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This is the 1
st
time
54. After fighting the fire for twelve hours the firemen succeeded in putting it out.
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The firemen managed
55. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
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Plans
56. In Stratford-on-Avon we saw Shakespeare’s birth place.
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We saw the house
57. It is not necessary for you to finish by Saturday.
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You
58. “How many survivors are there? Asked the journalist.
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The journalist wanted to know
59. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
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The meat was
60. It is essential that Professor Van Heeling be met at the airport.
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Professor Van Heeling
61. You can’t visit the United States unless you get visa.
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If you
62. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Peter.
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Peter asked if
63. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
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She has
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64. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
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I don’t know
65. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
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My French friend
66. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
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The owner

67. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money.
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If we
68. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
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The sea was too
69. What a pity you failed your driving test.
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I wish
70. The mechanic served my car last week.
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I
71. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
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Traveling
72. He could not afford to buy the car.
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The car
73. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
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He suggested
74. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
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In spite
75. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
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He objected
76. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.
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I wish

77. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week.
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The streets
78. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
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Apples are not
79. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
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You’d
80. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
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It is such
81. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.
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John could hardly
82. Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house.
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We can only get
83. I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here is the key.
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You can’t
84. He prefers golf to tennis.
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He’d rather
85. He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Molly to his party.
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He wishes
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86. “Bring your swimming things incase it’s sunny”.

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He told
87. There’s no need for you to talk so loudly.
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You don’t
88. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
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The last time
89. No one has signed this cheque.
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This cheque
90. Time will be 18 next week.
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It’s Tim’s
91. Unless he phones immediately he won’t get any information.
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If
92. How long is this since they bought the house?
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When
93. He couldn’t repair the broken vase.
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The
94. The garden still needs digging.
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The garden hasn’t
95. Have you got a cheaper carpet than this?
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Is this
96. I can’t get my feet into these shoes.

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These shoes
97. I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
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I’m looking
98. “Keep away from this area,” said the security guard, when we approached the
fence.
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The security guard told
99. I’ve never met such a famous person before.
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It’s
100. This pudding can be cooked in its tin.
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You don’t
101. “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager.
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The office manager wondered
102. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth” said John.
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John advised Elizabeth
103. I started work for the company a year ago.
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I’ve been
104. Susan felt sick, because she ate four cream cakes.
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If Susan
105. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview.
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I must

106. “You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said William.
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William accused
107. Because of the rough sea, the ferry could sail.
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The rough sea
108. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
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Don’t
109. Roses can’t possible grow in such poor ground.
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It is impossible
110. Your car might break down on the rough mountain road, so take plenty of spare
parts.
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In case
111. “You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Margaret.
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Margaret accused
112. It is one hundred years since the birth of D.H. Lawrence, the famous novelist.
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D.H. Lawrence
113. John Speck failed to find the source of the Nile River.
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John Speck didn’t succeed
114. Maria didn’t apply for a job in the library and regrets it now.
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Maria wishes

115. Helen wanted to know the name of Shirley’s hairdresser’s.
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Helen said, “Shirley, where
116. This furniture is so old that it’s not worth keeping.
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This is
117. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
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It’s
118. Why don’t you meet to discuss the pay offer?
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I suggest
119. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
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If he
120. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam
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In spite
121. He is said to have been in the French Foreign Legion.
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People
122. “How old is your little boy?” said the nurse to Mrs. Bindley.
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The nurse asked Mrs. Bindley
123. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.
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It can’t
124. How long have Catherine and Harry been engaged?
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When

125. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
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Although
126. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
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I wish
127. The bread is so stale we can’t eat it.
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The bread isn’t
128. Who does this bag belong to?
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Whose
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129. “Never borrow money from friends,” my father said.
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My father told me
130. The accident happened because the train driver ignored a warning light.
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If the train driver
131. The keepers feed the lions at 3.00 p.m everyday.
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The lions
132. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
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If we
133. “Where is the station car- park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
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Mrs. Smith asked
134. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.

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I would rather
135. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
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He regretted
136. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired.
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That old typewriter is not
137. The bridge was so low the bus couldn’t go under it.
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It was
138. I last saw him when I was a student.
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I haven’t
139. That was a silly thing to say.
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What
140. We’ve run out of tea.
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There
141. Philippa asked Oliver if she could remember where she had put the camera.
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Philippa said, “Oliver,
142. It is a six- hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
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It takes
143. Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop.
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All the switches
144. It is ages since Alan visited his parents.

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Alan
145. Mrs. Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house.
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Mrs. Taylor wishes
146. Mr. Mills lost his job because he was late everyday.
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If Mr. Mills
147. James spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract.
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James didn’t
148. They traveled across India, and then flew on to Japan.
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After
149. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anna.” Henry
said.
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Henry suggested
150. The heat was such that I nearly fainted.
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It was
151. I’m going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.
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I’m really looking
152. I thought it would be better than that.
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It’s not
153. My brother and I both went to that school.

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I went to that school and so
154. No one has ever discussed that question.
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That question
155. I often get up early.
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I am used
156. I am sorry I interrupted your dinner.
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I apologize
157. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him.
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He
158. When did you start working here?
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How long
159. The children should be in bed by now.
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It’s time
160. How old do you think this house?
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When do you think
161. “You stole the jewels” the inspector said to him.
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The inspector accused
162. If it doesn’t rain soon, millions of pound’s worth of crops will be lost.
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Unless
163. “Don’t move or I’ll shoot” the bank robber said to the clerk.

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The bank robber threatened
164. The drama critic of the “Daily News” regards the new plays as a major
breakthrough.
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According to
165. Although the team played well, they lost.
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Despite
166. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
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Galileo is regarded
167. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday.
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Only by
168. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
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He is a
169. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
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If I
170. “I don’t love you any more” said Eric to his girlfriend.
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Eric told his girlfriend that
171. “I must see the manager” he cried.
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He insisted
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172. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings.

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Arthur apologized
173. I had better get back to work.
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It’s
174. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
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It
175. The noise next door didn’t stop until after midnight.
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It was not
176. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired.
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The car was too
177. He never has enough money.
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He’s always
178. Yogurt is supposed to be good for you.
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Yogurt is supposed to do
179. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.
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Despite
180. My father speaks very little English.
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My father speaks hardly
181. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
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He denied
182. I’m sorry now that I didn’t ask her to stay.

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Now I wish
183. They couldn’t trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
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The source
184. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
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Whenever
185. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
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Isn’t there
186. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
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At no time
187. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
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Never in
188. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
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Does your aunt
189. Their dog was so fierce that no body would visit them.
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They had
190. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
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I can barely
191. He insisted on a full apologize.
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Nothing but
192. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop

playing.
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The moment
193. The doctor advised me to rest.
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The doctor suggested
194. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
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Only after a
195. Their teacher is making them study hard.
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They are
196. They were just as good as we had expected.
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They certainly lived
197. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
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Much
198. Would you mind not smoking in here?
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I’d rather
199. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door.
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Try
200. The critics were very impressed by her performance.
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Her performance made
201. When are the council going to do something about the city’s traffic problems?

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It’s high time something
202. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
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Only later
203. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
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There has
204. It won’t make any difference if it rains because we’ll still go.
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We’ll still go
205. We left quietly, sot that we wouldn’t disturb the children.
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So as
206. I would do anything for you.
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There is
207. Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date.
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If you had told me
208. He remembered, and so did she.
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He didn’t
209. “Let’s go for a walk in the park,” said Andrew.
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Andrew suggested that
210. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
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He broke
211. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.

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Elizabeth
212. I’m sure he didn’t know that his brother was seriously ill.
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He couldn’t possibly
213. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
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I
214. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
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She left the room
215. The result of the match was never in doubt.
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At no time
216. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
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This will be the first time
217. I apply for the job but was turned down.
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My
218. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
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The Prime Minister had no
219. He said, “I wish I knew the answer”.
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He said that
220. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.
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Not until
221. I don’t know the 1
st
thing about aeronautics.
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I’m
222. The student’s riotous behavior should have been severely punished.
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The student deserved
223. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
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Never
224. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgot by next term.
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In all
225. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boyfriend.
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Ann pleaded
226. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
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Although
227. She is proud of being such a good cook.
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She prides
228. My protests were ignored.
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Nobody
229. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
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I’m sure he didn’t

230. We only dispatch goods after receiving the money.
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Only after the money
231. You pay $20 a month for a period of one year.
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You pay in twelve successive
232. We’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
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Once
233. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
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He
234. The truth only came out on the publication of the general personal diaries.
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Only when
235. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
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The edge of the shore
236. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
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Although
237. We’d prefer you not to smoke.
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We’d rather
238. You really should be able to dress yourself by now.
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It’s high time
239. Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer.

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So long as the examiner
240. Without his help we would all have died.
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If it
241. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
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Not until
242. May I borrow your pen?
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Would you mind
243. “I’d take a taxi if I were you,” said Peter.
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Peter suggested
244. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
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My boyfriend
245. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
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No matter
246. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.
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Get
247. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
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Despite
248. It’s such a pity your sister can’t come as well.
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If only
249. The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months.

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It looked
250. These machines have put an end to queuing.
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Before these
251. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film.
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He was too
252. Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive.
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Norman’s house may
253. Everyone heard about the accident before I did.
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I was the
254. “If you must go out tonight, at least finish your homework first!” said Sarah’s
father.
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Sarah’s father
255. The instructions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder.
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The soup powder
256. Many people were severely critical of the proposals for the new motorway.
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There was
257. For a teacher of her experience and ability, discipline was not a problem.
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For such
258. There was no precedent for the King’s resignation.
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Never

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259. The police were informed of the identity of the murdered man.
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The identity
260. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
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It is a mystery
261. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee.
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Swearing at the referee earned
262. Although he was not guilty, they executed him.
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In spite of
263. People who haven’t been abroad shouldn’t criticize foreign customs.
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No body who
264. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
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Only by
265. If he hadn’t insisted on kissing everyone goodbye she would have caught the
train.
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If it hadn’t
266. The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty.
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Throughout
267. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
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It

268. I do not enjoy cooking for five hungry children.
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Cooking
269. My parents find fault with everything I do.
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No matter
270. I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter from Edward.
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I have
271. Simon had not expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
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The operation left
272. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $ 10,000he was able to buy the house he wanted.
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Had his
273. They were unable to finish their game of tennis because of a heavy shower.
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A heavy shower
274. I didn’t realize he was your brother until I saw the photograph.
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It was only
275. I haven’t been to see them for over a year.
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It
276. The president is the statesman I admire most of all.
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There is
277. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings?
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Don’t you get fed

278. It certainly wasn’t me who took your car! Said bob.
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Bob denied
279. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
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Nobody
280. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
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The students regretted not
281. If you miss the program you can’t really judge.
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Unless
282. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.
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It is
283. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
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However
284. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
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It was not so
285. I write to him almost every day.
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Hardly
286. Mary told the police about the burglary.
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Mary reported
287. I never intended to go to the meeting.

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I never had
288. He just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
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No sooner
289. “Why didn’t you report the incident to the police last week?” the officer asked
the frightened witness.
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The officer wanted to know
290. The president visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a
standstill.
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So many
291. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1660s.
⇒
The destruction
292. He hasn’t been back to his hometown over 20 years now.
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It is
293. Traveling by plane is much more expensive than traveling by train.
⇒
Traveling by train
294. I would love to be rich and famous.
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If only
295. It took a long time for them to decide to get married.
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They
296. “Is it, or it is not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?” the
managing director asked the accountant.

⇒
The managing director wanted
297. There is a large restaurant in the art- gallery.
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The art- gallery
298. Getting to the art- gallery is easy.
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It is
299. Tickets can be booked over the phone.
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You
300. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
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If
301. Our team has scored more than ten goals in this season.
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More than ten goals
302. My friend and I are the same height.
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I am
303. They are building a new stadium here.
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A new stadium
304. I’m sorry I can’t swim.
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I wish
305. I’m really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
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I really wish
306. The town was nearer than we thought.
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The town wasn’t as
307. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
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It will be
308. We spent five hours getting to London.
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It
309. John outran the other in the race.
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John was
310. Our house is going to be painted by a firm.
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We
311. She can’t have any more children because of her age.
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She is
312. It’s not necessary to shout.
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You
313. The patient recovered faster than expected.
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The patient made
314. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.
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The play
315. “ Where is the nearest tube?” she asked.
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She enquired
316. Their chances of success are small.
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It is
317. “ Whatever you see in the cupboard, don’t touch it” they said.
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They warned me
318. Though he may drive carefully, there is still a danger of accident in a fog so
dense.
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However
319. The lights failed the moment they began work.
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Hardly
320. He was unable to make both ends meet though he worked very hard.
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Hard working
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321. He couldn’t afford to buy the car.
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The car
322. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
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You’d
323. “ Keep away from this area!”
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The man told
324. “ Do you know where my tennis racket is, Mum?”
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She asked
325. You must not smoke in here.
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Smoking
326. It’s a good idea to take the train.
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You’d
327. It took us three hours to open the door.
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We spent
328. I didn’t know the answer because I hadn’t read the book.
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If I
** Give the correct forms of the verbs.
1. (Enter) the room, he (greet) everybody most kindly.
2. I love him but I (be) afraid I never (marry) him.
3. I already (buy) some bricks and I (build) a garage.
4. Unless it (rain), crops (be) destroyed.
5. I (give) you a cigarette if I (have) one, but I'm afraid I haven't.
6. Look! It (rain).
7. He (stop) smoking two months ago.
8. What you (like) doing when you are free?
9. A lot of new houses (build) in Hanoi suburbs at present.
10. Last week a new table (make) for me by my father.
11. Three letters (write) to his friends abroad tomorrow.
12. Ten lessons (learn) so far by us.
13. He (thank) me for what I had done for him.
14. Every one of the men (be) looking for a job.
15. Since Robert was living in Rome, I (not have) a word from him.
16. We (sit) in the car outside the house when the inspector called.

17. When he came home, he (tell) his mother what he (see) at school.
18. I don’t allow (smoke) in my drawing room.
19. He didn’t dare (leave) the house because he was afraid of (meet) someone who
might (recognize) him.
20. I (teach) hundreds of students but I never (meet) such a hopeless class as this.
21. That film (come) to the local cinema next week. You (want) to see it?
22. It is he or I who (be) to go.
23. After he (do) his homework, he went to the cinema.
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24. I am prepared to support anything he (say) tomorrow.
25. Sometimes I getup before the sun (rise).
26. Since he (buy) a new car, he (drive) to work every day.
27. If we (know) who he was, we (invite) him.
28.The gray and blue blanket (wash) yesterday.
29. It’s the British English that (be) spoken all over the world.
30. They (come) here a month ago.
31. She (go) to school everyday.
32. It (not rain) here since March.
33. It would have been better if you (wait) for him.
34. When we (take) our exam, we’ll have a holiday.
35. They had their exercises (correct) last week.
36. If the story hadn’t been true, the newspaper (not print) it.
37. He acts as if he (know) English perfectly.
38. If you (wait) much longer before you (make up) your mind, it (be) too late.
39. When he first (arrive), he (can not) speak a word of English. He never (study) it
before.
40. He (believe) whatever you tell him.
41. She just (finish) the best performance.
42. A new hotel (build) near Thu Le zoo at the moment.

43. I used to go (ski) when I (be) at University.
44. I’m tired of you’re your childish behavior. When you (grow) up?
45. I (wait) for you at the hotel at midday tomorrow.
46. Eastfield (not win) unless they begin playing better.
47. It (be) good for your health to do morning exercises.
48. Many of rare animals would be extinct if we (continue) to kill them.
49. When the teacher came in, they (hang) two pictures on the wall.
50. “ Why is the ground so wet?” – “ It (rain) last night.”
51. If you kicked the policeman, you (arrest).
52. We (walk) for about twenty minutes when a car (stop) and the driver (offer) us a
lift.
53. I’ll let you know when he (arrive).
54. I suddenly felt an insect (crawl) up my leg.
55. I (finish) it by tomorrow.
56. If Lam passes his exam, he (go) to University.
57. When I first met him, he (study) painting.
58. The film on TV last night was very sad. It made my mother (cry).
59. Children always (do) things noisily.
60. As a child, he (think) that diamonds were pieces of glass.
61. I want my children (go) to the dentist every six months.
62. I remember (pay) him. I gave him $ 5.
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63. I don’t mind (wait). It is better (be) too early than too late.
64. Your hair needs (cut). You’d better (have) it done tomorrow.
65. They (build) that bridge when I (be) there last year, they haven’t finished it yet.
66. You (be) out in the rain, you (have) better take off your shoes.
67. The only thing I haven’t got is a garden. If I (have) one, I (grow) a lot of flowers.
68. Do you feel like (dine) out or would you rather (have) dinner at home?
69. When I first (come) to this village, it was a quiet place. But since then a lot of

houses (build).
70. There are some people who can’t help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on a
banana skin.
71. After the explosion, only two people were left (live).
72. He has a good (know) of science.
73. His long and boring (speak) made us bored.
74. You are very (differ) from your brother.
75. My mother never showed it if she was (disappoint) with me.
76. The rice couldn’t have grown if it (not rain).
77.Grapes won’t grow well unless the climate (be) mild.
78. Cakes of soap, animal skins and iron bars (be used) as money for a long time.
79. I didn’t hear your (come) in. You must (be) very quiet.
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