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I- DẠNG 1: VIẾT LẠI CÂU SAO CHO NGHĨA KHÔNG ĐỔI
Exercise 1: (Đề thi THPTQG chính thức năm 2015)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless __________________________________
Question 2: “Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?” he asked me.
He invited ______________________
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one.
This new teaching method ____________________________
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it.
Not until ____________________________________
Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher „s permission.
You should not ________________________________
Exercise 2: (Đề thi minh hoa của BGD & ĐT – Kỳ thi THPT quốc gia 2015)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: This is the most interesting novel I‟ve ever read.
I have never ……………………………………………………………..
Question 2: I can‟t cook as well as my mother can.
My mother ……………………………………………………………….
Question 3: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not ………………………………………………………………..
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Question 4: You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
Should …………………………………………………………………..

Question 5: “I didn‟t break the vase of flowers,” the boy said.
The boy denied ………………………………………………………….
Exercise 3: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015 – trường THPT chuyên Khoa Học Tự Nhiên)
Use the words given in large letters without changing them to finish each of the following
sentences in such a way that means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 1 : “You should have finished the report by now” John told his secretary
(REPROACHES )
→John.................................................................................................................................
Question 2 : Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly ( LEADS TO )
→ That forests.....................................................................................................................
Question 3 : There is no way that young man can achieve any success in this test ( BOUND)
→ The young man ...............................................................................................................
Question 4 : We don‟t seem to e enjoying the party very much because it is raining ( NOT
FOR)
→ Were ................................................................................................................................
Question 5: He forgot all about his appointment with the doctor until he arrived home (
UNTIL....... THAT )
→ It was ...............................................................................................................................
Exercise 4: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-trường THPT Chuyên Biên Hòa – Hà Nam)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentences
printed before it.
Question 1: She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
However………………………………………………………….
Question 2: “I‟ sorry I didn‟t phone you earlier.” Jill said.
Jill apologized……………………………………………………
Question 3: Without Jack‟s help, I wouldn‟t have been able to move the table.
If………………………………………………………………….
Question 4: Immediately after his arrival home, a water-heater exploded.
Hardly…………………………………………………………….
Question 5: People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.

Paper……………………………………………………………...
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Exercise 5: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Nguyễn Huệ lần 3)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1:The secretary said she was sorry she was late for the meeting.
The secretary apologized for ...................................................................................................
Question 2: The teacher started to write the lesson plan right after he returned home from the
work.
Hardly had ..............................................................................................................................
Question 3: It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.
Everything...............................................................................................................................
Question 4: He could not win Mike because he was not patient enough.
Had he .....................................................................................................................................
Question 5: No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window
Try.................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 6: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Công Phương-Quảng Ngãi)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same á the sentence
printed before it.
1.. His jealousy increases with his love for her.
The more ...................................................................................................................................
2. 10. She became interested in wildlife conservation, so she joined Greenpeace.
But for...............................................................................................................................................
3. They said that the explosion had been caused by mine.
The explosion
.......................................................................................................................................

4. . We‟d prefer you not to smoke.
We‟d rather ....................................................................................................................
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5. Most students ignored what the teacher was saying.
Few………………………………................................................................................................
Exercise 7: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015- trường THPT chuyên Sư Phạm Hà Nội lần 4)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the
word given and between one and four other words. Do not change the word given
Question 1: What a pity you didn‟t come to the party.

( wish )

 I _____________________ to the party.
Question 2: There‟s no need for him to spend so much money.

( Have )

 He ____________________ so much money.
Question 3: This information is so useless that it‟s not worth keeping it secret.

( Such )

 This __________________ that it‟s not worth keeping it secret.
Question 4: They think that their school teacher is a very rich man.
( Believed )
 Their school teacher _____________ a very rich man.

Question 5: The hairdresser did Mary‟s hair last Tuesday.
( Had )
 Mary _________________ last Tuesday.
Exercise 8: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015-trường THPT chuyên Sư Phạm Hà Nội lần 5)
Question 1: Students may not park here.
Students are ........................................................................................................................................
Question 2: We‟ve written fifty per cent of the report already.
Half .....................................................................................................................................................
Question 3: She didn‟t escape injury; she wasn't wearing a crash helmet.
If only .................................................................................................................................................
Question 4: Amy was bitten by a dog when she was very young and she still remembers it.
Amy still remembers ..........................................................................................................................
Question 5: “I shall return the day after tomorrow."
His only comment ...............................................................................................................................

Exercise 9: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2016-trường THPT chuyên Sư Phạm Hà Nội lần 6)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
Question 1: There aren‟t many tourists in this area
 There are very __________________________________ in this area
Question 2: I very rarely go into the city centre, so I don‟t know where to shop
 I am _______________________________ shopping in the city centre
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Question 3: I‟m sorry I didn‟t look at the hotel room before I booked it
 I regret ________________________________ the hotel room before I booked it
Question 4 : Communication changed completely when the telephone was introduced
 Communication changed completely with ___________________________ the

telephone
Question 5: “You‟ve passed the exam? Oh well done!” my aunt said to me
 My aunt ___________________________ the exam

Exercise 10: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015-trường THPT chuyên Sư Phạm Hà Nội lần 7)
Complete the second sentence with the word in bold provided at the end of each sentence and no more
than four other words, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. DO NOT alter the word
given.
Question 1. “Could you open the door for me, please?” said Simon.

me

-> Simon ________________________________ the door for him.
Question 2. We paid 100 pounds for his new trainers.

us

-> His new trainers ________________________ 100 pounds.
Questions 3. The expert had no idea that the painting was not genuine.

know

-> Little _________________________________ that the painting was not genuine.
Question 4.1 am sure they lied to you.

have

-> They_________________________________ you.
Question 5. She found it easy to learn Spanish when she moved to Madrid.

problem

-> She had ______________________________ up Spanish when she moved to Madrid.
Exercise 11: Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia năm 2015 – trường THPT chuyên Nguyễn Huệ lần 4)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
 If I ____________________________________________________________ .
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2. I had better get back to work.
 It‟s ____________________________________________________________ .
3. They couldn‟t trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
 The source ______________________________________________________ .
4. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
They had ________________________________________________________ .
5. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
 Only after a _____________________________________________________ .

Exercise 12: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015 - trường THPT chuyên Vinh lần 2)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: He tried to study hard. However, he didn‟t get high marks.
No matter ______ _____ .
Question 2: He lost his money simply because he wasn‟t careful.
If ______ _____.
Question 3:She locked the door so that nobody would disturb her.

She locked the door to _____.
Question 4:“If I were you, I‟d look for another job” he said to me.
He suggested ______ _____.
Question 5: I always think about transport costs when job hunting.
I always ______ _____.
Exercise 14: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015- trường THPT chuyên Vinh lần 3)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
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1. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
The students regretted not .................................................
2. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.
Only after ................................................................................
3. “Don‟t leave the house until I get back, William,” his mother said.
William „s mother told .......................................................................
4. You should take two tablets every four hours.
Two tablets should ...........................................
5. It „s such a marvelous opportunity that we mustn‟t miss it.
It „s too ..................................................................................
Exercise 15: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015- Trường THPT chuyên Thái Nguyên lần 3)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1. As he grew older, he became more forgetful
The .....................................................................................................................
Question 2. "You really must stay with us this weekend!" Laura said,
Laura insisted......................................................................................................

Question 3. He couldn't come to the party because of his serious illness.
Had he.................................................................................................................
Question 4. The writer's writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language.
There ...................................................................................................................
Question 5. The financial crisis affects both developed and third-world countries.
Not only .............................................................................................................

Exercise 16: (Đề thi thử THPTquốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Sơn Tây)
Question 1: Although I love him, I can‟t tolerate his impatience.
→ Much …………………………………………………………………………….
Question 2: Would you mind not smoking in here?
→ I‟d …………………………………………………………………………………
Question 3: John missed the ferry because he got up late.
→If ……………………………………………………………………………………

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Question 4: “Don‟t forget to check the internet for an application to our college,” the counselor
told the students.
→ The counselor reminded ……………………………………………………………
Question 5: People say that nine crew members were lost overboard.
→ Nine crew members……………………………………………………………………
Exercise 17: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015- Sở GD và ĐT Thanh Hóa)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: They are going to build a new school in this area.
 A new school __________________________________________________________

Question 2: He can‟t give you a lift because he doesn‟t have a car.
 If he had_________________________________________________________________
Question 3: “I‟ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
 Nam promised ______________________________________________________________
Question 4: My book is not as expensive as yours.
 Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Question 5: He didn‟t know how to swim until he was 30.
 It was not until _________________________________________________________
Exercise 18: (Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Nguyễn Tất Thành lần 2)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1. Carol finds it easy to make friends.
Carol has no....................................................................................................................
Question 2. They have sold the old house at the end of the road.
The old house...................................................................................................................
Question 3. She left university two years ago.
It is..................................................................................................................................................
Question 4. If Brian doesn‟t train harder, I won‟t select him for the team, ” said the manager.
The manager threatened..................................................................................................................
Question 5. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
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There has....................................................................................................................................
Exercise 19: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên ĐH Vinh lần 1)
Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them. (0,5 điểm)
Question 1: People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.

Jenny …………………………………………………………………………
Question 2: You are wearing a beautiful dress today!" , Susan said to Mary.
Susan paid……………………………………………………………………………
Question 3: It was such a boring documentary film that she fell asleep.
The documentary film
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 4: „I am sorry for coming late', said Alice to her teacher.
Alice apologized ………………………………………………………………………
Question 5: What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night.
No one…………………………………………………………………………………
Exercise 20: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Huỳnh Mẫn Đạt)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. It wasn‟t necessary for you to buy so many chips as you did.
You needn‟t .......................................................................................
2. Much as he tried hard, he didn‟t succeed in installing the software.
However .....................................................................................................
3. He lost his job because he was very lazy.
But ...........................................................................................
4. It was not until midnight that he could finish his homework.
Not until ............................................................................................
5. If only I hadn‟t bought the secondhand motorbike.
I regret .....................................................................................
Exercise 21: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên KHTN lần 5)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the some as the sentence
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printed before it.
Question 1. He is the most generous headmaster I‟ve ever worked with.
→ I have never _____________________________________________________
Question 2. No students in my class can speak English as fluently as Alice does.
→ Alice __________________________________________________________
Question 3. Since our advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it.
→ Had ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Question 4. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
→ No sooner ______________________________________________________
Question 5. “You‟re always making terrible mistakes,” said the teacher.
→ The teacher complained ___________________________________________
Exercise 22: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Long An)
1. We last went abroad a long time ago.
We have not ……………………………………..
2. He didn‟t study enough for his exams, so he failed two of them.
He didn‟t study enough for his exams, which ……………………….
3. As it got darker, we had more difficulty seeing.
The darker it got, the harder …………………………..
4. They were looking for their lost dog all week.
They spent ……………………………………..
5. We had to go up the stairs because someone was using the lift.
The lift was ……………………………………………………
Exercise 23: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm)
1.I‟m sorry that I didn‟t finish my homework.
- I wish ______________________________________.
2. Please don‟t turn on the radio.
- I‟d rather ____________________________________.
3. Mary doesn‟t speak English so well as Jane.

- Jane _______________________________________.
4.He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
- He hasn‟t _______________________________________.
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5."You shouldn't have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!" said Jane.
- Jane accused ____________________________________.
Exercise 24: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường THPT Nam Đàn 2)
Question 1. I think you should buy a new pair of shoes and get rid of those trainers.
It’s high time .......................................................................................................
Question 2. Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong.
No sooner…………………………………………………………………
Question 3. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film
He was too.....................................................................................................
Question 4. He was sorry he hadn‟t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted ..........................................................................................................
Question 5. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won‟t succeed
There is no ………………………………………………………………………….
Exercise 25: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 2)
Question 1: It's the first time I've been to a flower show.
→ I haven‟t ____________________________________________________.
Question 2: “ Be careful! Don‟t do that again,” he said.
→ He warned __________________________________________________.
Question 3: Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.
→ Despite_____________________________________________________.
Question 4: Without his help we would all have died.
→ If it _______________________________________________________.

Question 5: The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.
→ Only after __________________________________________________.
Exercise 26: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú – Hà Tĩnh lần 1)
Question 1: This is my first game of water-polo.
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> I have ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 2: “What time does the film start, Peter?”
> I asked ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 3: Smith Ltd are supplying our company with furniture.
> Our company ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 4: I didn't have an umbrella with me and so I got wet.
> I wouldn't ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 5: It was a mistake for you to buy that car.
> You shouldn‟t ...............................................................................................................................
.
Exercise 27: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Nguyễn Quang Diêu)
Question 1: The last time I went to that town was ten years ago.
It .......................................................................................................................................................................
Question 2: “I‟m sorry, Jackie. I didn‟t tell you the problem earlier,” said Steven.
Steven apologized to .......................................................................................................................................
Question 3: It was such a beautiful creature that everyone stopped to have a look.
So ....................................................................................................................................................................
Question 4: Jenny finds it very much relaxing to listen to this wonderful type of music.
It ......................................................................................................................................................................
Question 5: That boy gets more depressed when the weather becomes hotter.
The hotter ........................................................................................................................................................

Exercise 28: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Sơn Tây lần 3)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1:.It is said that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built over a 20-year period
→ The Great Pyramid of Giza ………………………………………………………..
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Question 2:. John has not seen his father since six months ago.
→ The last time..............................................................................................................
Question 3:. This computer is so old that it‟s not worth keeping.
→ This is……………………………………………………………………………….
Question 4:. He did not pass his driving test until he was nearly 30.
→ It was ………………………………………………………………………………
Question 5:. The motorcyclist rounded the corner at a quite unbelievable speed
→ The speed …………………………………………………………………………

Exercise 29: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Sở GD & ĐT TPHCM)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. I cannot speak French, so I can't apply for that job.
If I _________________________________________________________________
2. “Why not take an English course?” said Katie to me.
Katie suggested _____________________________________________________
3. Your car needs servicing once every two years.
You need ___________________________________________________________
4. Although the weather changed, the trip went ahead as planned.
In spite ____________________________________________________________

5. Mr. Brown was last seen in July 1978.
No one has ______________________________________________________
Exercise 30: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Sở GD & ĐT tỉnh Vĩnh Phúc)
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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: They are going to build a new school in this area.
-> A new school ______________________________________________
Question 2: He can‟t give you a lift because he doesn‟t have a car.
-> If he had __________________________________________________
Question 3: “I‟ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
->Nam promised ______________________________________________
Question 4: My book is not as expensive as yours.
->Your book is _______________________________________________
Question 5: He didn‟t know how to swim until he was 30.
->It was not until ______________________________________________

Exercise 31: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Chuyên Vinh lần 4)
Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them.
Question 1: The keepers feed the lions at 3 p.m every day.
The lions ___________________________________________________
Question 2: I prefer going out for a walk to staying at home.
I would rather________________________________________________
Question 3: The last time I watched TV was 2 weeks ago.
I _________________________________________________________

Question 4: She drives more carefully than anyone else I know.
She is a ____________________________________________________
Question 5: I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object _____________________________________________________
Exercise 32: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Quảng La-Quảng Ninh lần 5)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence before it.
Question 1: My book is not as expensive as yours.
Your book is more_______________________________________________________
Question 2: : It took him two hours to drive to London.
He spent _________________________________________________________
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Question 3: . Although he was very tired, he managed to finish the marathon race.
In spite of_______________________________________________________
Question 4: This book is very interesting to me.
I am interested_____________________________________________________________
Question 5: . I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked.
Hardly had _____________________________________________________________
Exercise 33: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Đa Phúc)
Question 1: As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older_________________________________________________________________.
Question 2: “I must see the manager!” he cried.
He insisted________________________________________________________________.
Question 3: It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
He_______________________________________________________________________.
Question 4: Amanda finally managed to get a good job.

Amanda finally succeeded____________________________________________________.
Question 5: It was careless of you to leave the window open last night.
You shouldn‟t______________________________________________________________.
Exercise 34: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Đầm Dơi-Cà Mau)
Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. We started singing karaoke three years ago.
→ We have…………………………………………………………………………………
2. They say that two people escaped from the wall.
→ Two people are ……………................................................................................................
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3. I didn‟t know the answer so I failed the exam
→ If I had ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. The train couldn‟t go because of the fog.
→The Fog prevented …………………………………………………………………………
5. It‟s a pity you didn‟t speak English well.
→ I wish you …………………………………………………………………………………
Exercise 35: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Sở GD & ĐT tỉnh Bắc Ninh)
Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. I can‟t buy the tickets. They are too expensive.
The tickets…………………………………………………………………
2. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
It……………………………………………………………………………
3.. Leave now or you will miss the train.
Unless……………………………………………………………………..

4. I haven‟t seen that man here before.
This is ……………………………………………………………………..
5. My brother studies now harder than he used to.
My brother…………………………………………………………………
Exercise 36: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Nguyễn Bình-Quảng Ninh)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Question 1: “You stole my money.” Mr Nam to the robber.
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Mr Nam accused___________________________________________________
Question 2: My book is not as expensive as yours.
Your book is _____________________________________________________
Question 3: Without skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.
But for ___________________________________________________________
Question 4: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not___________________________________________________________
Question 5: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He‟s still reading it.
My father has________________________________________________________
Exercise 37: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Sở GD & ĐT tỉnh Bắc Giang)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: Nobody in my class is more intelligent than Mark.
Mark is ____________________________________________________________.
Question 2: If we don‟t hear from you within seven days, the order will be cancelled.
Unless ____________________________________________________________.
Question 3: “You stole the money, Joe!” said the inspector.

The inspector accused ________________________________________________.
Question 4: It is reported that ten people were killed in the accident.
Ten people _________________________________________________________.
Question 5: The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
In ________________________________________________________________.
Exercise 38: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 3)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
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sentence printed before it.
Question 1: “Sorry, I‟m late.” said the boy to the teacher.
The boy apologised __________________________________________
Question 2: Would you mind not smoking in my house?
I‟d rather __________________________________________________
Question 3:No other city in Vietnam is so large as Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City is ________________________________________
Question 4: If Mike hadn‟t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.
But ______________________________________________________
Question 5: The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week
The pollution problems _____________________________________
Exercise 39: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 4)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence before it.
Question 1: It's the first time I've been to a flower shop.
→ I haven‟t ____________________________________________________.
Question 2: “ You damaged my camera", said John to Mary
→ John accused __________________________________________________.

Question 3: We didn't have any holiday until last summer
→ It was not_____________________________________________________.
Question 4 : If you hadn‟t helped me, I wouldn‟t have known how to solve it.
→ Had _______________________________________________________.
Question 5: Mary is pretty but Camry is prettier.
→ Camry is the __________________________________________________.
Exercise 40: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 5)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1. He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn‟t really.
- He acted ……………………………………………..............………….....…….
Question 2. Although he was very tired, he tried to finish his last race
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- However……………………............................................................…………….
Question 3. We couldn't go out because of the heavy rain.
- The heavy rain.......................................................................................................
Question 4. It's a long time since I last met her
- I have……………………………………………………………………..………
Question 5. The water was so cold that we couldn‟t swim.
- It was ....................................................................................................................
Exercise 41: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 6)
Part I: Rewrite the following sentences in order to keep their original meanings.
Question 1: This is the best film I‟ve ever seen.
> I‟ve ………………………………………………………………………………
Question 2: My school has over 2,000 students.
> There are …………………………………………………………………………

Question 3: The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.
> Only after ……………………………………………………………………….
Question 4: He tries to learn English well so as to find a good job.
> He tries to learn English well with ……………………………………………….
Question 5: Without his help we would all have died.
> If it ………………………………………………………………………………
Exercise 42: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 7)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: He said to me “ Don‟t be late tomorrow”
He told me.............................................................
Question 2: The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
So great...........................................................
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Question 3: He didn‟t succeed until 1957.
It was not............................................................
Question 4: The film didn‟t come up to my expectations.
The film fell.............................................................................
Question 5: He is the richest person I‟ve ever known.
I have never..........................................................
Exercise 43: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 8)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: Mike has never been to the capital before.
> This is the first _____________________________________________ .
Question 2: The football match was put off because of the bad weather.

> Because ___________________________________________________ .
Question 3: Nam is not old enough to join the army.
> Nam is too ________________________________________________ .
Question 4: The manager made all the employees work at the weekend.
> All the employees ___________________________________________ .
Question 5: The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
> In _______________________________________________________ .
Exercise 44: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 9)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentences
printed before it.
Question 1: The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard.
Only
by………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 2: “It certainly wasn‟t me who took your car! “ said Bob
Bob denied
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 3: I‟m sorry that I didn‟t finish my homework last night.

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 I wish
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 4: If I have free time, I will help you.

Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………
…..
Question 5: He left quietly so that he wouldn‟t disturb the children.

 So
as………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Exercise 46: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Châu Quỳ)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: This is the best film I‟ve ever seen.
-.> I‟ve
……….……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 2: My school has over 2,000 students.
-> There are ………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 3: People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.
-> It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 4: We got lost in the jungle because we didn‟t have a map.
-> If we had
........................................................................................................................................
Question 5: The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
--> No sooner
.....................................................................................................................................
Exercise 47: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 10)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
>
man………………………………………………………………………………………..

The

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Question 2: We started working for this company seven years ago.
>
have………………………………………………………………………………………..

We

Question 3: Nobody in my class is more intelligent than Mark.
>
Mark……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 4: The test was very difficult. We couldn‟t do it.
>
The
test
so…………………………………………………………………………………

was

Question 5: But for your help, I couldn‟t have finished my project.
> Had…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Exercise 48: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 11)
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
Question 1: He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→He received .......................................................................................................................
Question 2: He is too short to be a policeman.
→He is so..............................................................................................................................
Question 3: If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
→If I were............................................................................................................................
Question 4: The fridge is completely empty.

→There ...............................................................................................................................
Question 5: There is a rumour that you stole it.
→It is ...................................................................................................................................
Exercise 49: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 12)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: It is said that he escaped in a stolen car.
> He is……………………………………………………
Question 2: I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Sunday.
> I would rather …………………………………………………………………………..
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Question 3: This village is inaccessible in winter due to heavy snow.
> Heavy snow makes
…………………………………………………………………………………. …
Question 4: “Why don‟t you ask your boss for a rise?” He asked me.
> He advised
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 5: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
> It came ………………………………………………………………………………
Exercise 50: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 13)
Finish each of the sentences below without changing their original meanings:
Question 1: Mary started learning English 3 years ago
=> Mary has ..............................................................................
Question 2: I regret not visiting her earlier.
=> I wish ................................................................................................
Question 3: “It was very kind of you to help me with the housework ”. The lady said to Jane.

=> The lady thanked ......................................................................................................
Question 4: She failed the exam because she didn‟t study hard.
=> Had ...........................................................................................................
Question 5: I never intended to go to the meeting
=> I never had....................................................... ...................................................
Exercise 51: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 14)
Rewrite the following sentences in order to keep their original meanings.
Question 1: Mary is pretty but Camry is prettier.
-> Camry is the …………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 2: This is the best film I‟ve ever seen.
-.> I‟ve ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 3: My school has over 2,000 students.
-> There are ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 4: People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.
-> It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 5: He tries to learn English well so as to find a good job.
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-> He tries to learn English well with …………………………………………………………..
Exercise 52: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 15)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: I spend half an hour travelling to work by motorbike every day.
> It
takes………………………………………………………………………………………………
……
Question 2: “ Can you give me a ride to school ?”

> He asked his
friend……………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 3: We can‟t have breakfast in the garden because it is very cold.
> It is
so…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 4: I‟ve never met a more intelligent man than him.
>
He…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……..
Question 5: Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
> But for
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Exercise 53: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 16)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentences
printed before it.
Question 1: He is very poor. He can‟t buy a second hand bike.
> He is so ___________________________________________________________________
Question 2: Students must hand in their assignments before the deadline.
> It is essential that ___________________________________________________________
Question 3: It rained heavily, so he didn‟t go to shool.
> Had it not __________________________________________________________________
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Question 4: He can draw his portrait in 5 minutes.
> His portrait can ______________________________________________________________
Question 5: It often takes me thirty minutes to walk to school.
> I often spend________________________________________________________________

Exercise 54: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 17)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: The last time I went swimming was when I was in France
> I haven‟t ……………………………………………………………………
Question 2: I didn‟t spend as much money as my friend did.
> My friend ………………………………………………………………….
Question 3: I would prefer you to deliver the package on Monday.
> I‟d rather ……………………………………………………………………
Question 4: This button mustn‟t be touched under any circumstances.
> Under no ……………………………………………………………………
Question 5: She said” John, I‟ll show you round my city when you‟re here.”
> She promised ………………………………………………………………
Exercise 55: (Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2015-Trường thpt Trần Phú lần 18)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers on the spaces provided.
Question 1: Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn‟t invest into any computer
companies.
Had ……………………………………………………………………..................
Question 2: I haven‟t eaten this kind of food before.
 This is the
first…………………………………………………………………….......................
Question 3: No one has used that door for 20 years.
 That door
.........................................................................................................................................

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