lý thuyết và bài tập về câu gián tiếp trong Tiếng Anh

CÂU GIAO TIẾP
1. Đáp lại lời khen
Great!
Well!
Lovely!
Attractive!
Good!
Thanking (Cảm ơn)
- Thanks for all your help.
- Thank you for your advice.
- Thank you for a really excellent meal.
- Thank you for a lovely evening.
3. Đáp lại lời mời invitation
o
o
o
o
o

o

o

Would you like to…..?
Could you…?

Responses
Thank you
I’m glad you enjoyed/ liked it
It’s nice of you to say so
- Don't mention it.

- Not at all.
- You're welcome. (US)
- It was my pleasure.
- I’m glad you like it.
Yes, I’d love to
Certainly,…
Yes, please
No, thanks (Nếu từ chối)

4. Đưa ra ý kiến cá nhân
- I suggest + V1 ...
- How about + V-ing ...?
- What about + V-ing ...?
- Why don't we + V1 ...?
- Why not + V1 ….?
- We could + V1 ..?
o - Let’s + V1 …

Accepting suggestions:
-Yes, that's a good idea.
-Yes, let's do that.
Rejecting suggestions
- Yes, but...(it's too far away).
- I'm not sure about that.
- I'm afraid I don't like that idea.

5. Đưa ra lời hứa
o

Will you…….

7. Đáp lại lời chúc
o Congratulations!
o Happy birday!
Happy New Year/ Merry Christmas!
Greeting (Chào hỏi)
- How do you do
- Pleased to meet you.
- How are you?
- How are things?
- How's the family?
Apologizing (Xin lỗi)
- Sorry I'm late.
- I'm sorry. I've broken a glass.

Yes, I will
I’m afraid not
Thank you
Thank you
The same to you.
Responses
- How do you do
- Pleased to meet you.
- Fine, thanks. And you?
- Not too bad, thanks.
- Very well, thank you.
Responses
- It doesn't matter. / That’s quite all right.
- Don't worry. /That’s OK.

- Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry
about ...
- I apologize for ...

- Never mind./ Don’t worry about it.
- I understand completely.
- You don’t need to apologize. / It’s not
your fault.
Giving good news.
Responding to good news.
- I’ve passed my final exam.
- Congratulations!
- That’s great.
- I’m glad to hear that
Giving bad news
Responding to bad news.
- I failed my driving test.
- Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
- John had an accident.
- Poor him!
Question 47: Joan: “Our friends are coming. ______, Mike? ” ĐH 2011
Mike: “I’m sorry, but I can’t do it now.”
A.Shall you make some coffee,please B.Would you mind making some coffee
C. Why don’t we cook some coffee D. Shall I make you like some coffee
Question 49: Harry: “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.”
Kate: “Yes, just a minute. ______!” ĐH 2011
A. No longer B. I’m coming C. I’d be OK D. I won’t finish
Question 50: “Why don’t you sit down and ______?”
A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home
C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest ĐH 2011

Q65:Alfonso: “I had a really good time.Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “___.”
A. Yes, it’s really good B. No, it’s very kind of you
C. I’m glad you enjoyed it D. Oh, that’s right ĐH 2011
Question 56: Ben: "______"
Jane: "Never mind."
A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.
B. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
C.Thank you for being honest with me.D.Congratulations! How wonderful! ĐH 2010
Question 58: Bill: “Can I get you another drink?”
Jerry: “______.”
A. No, it isn’t B. Not just now C. No, I’ll think it over D. Forget it
Question 25: Tom: “______”
Mike: “I won’t say no!”
A. How are things with you, Mike? B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?
C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?D.What’s your favourite, tea or coffee?
Question 39: Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home.Can I share yours?”
Scott: “______”
A. No, thanks.B. No, not at all! C. Yes, I do too. D. Yes, sure! ĐH D1 2013
Question 13: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?”
Maria: “______.”
A. Not for me B. Not at all C. Never mind D. Not enough
A1 2012
Question 18: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Christy: “______.”
A.Be yourself B.Do it yourself C.Help yourself D.Allow yourself A1 2012
Question 26: Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “______.” A1 2012
A. No, thanks. I can manage B. I haven’t got a clue
C. That’s all for now D. That’s fine by me
Question 7: Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.”
Christ: “______. Another will come here in ten minutes.”

A. I hope so B. Don’t mention it C. Don’t worry D. Thank you CĐ 2012
Question 19: Jack: “What’s wrong with you?”
Jill: “______.”
A. Thank you very much B. I’m having a slight headache
C. No, I don’t care D. Yes, I was tired yesterday CĐ2012
Question 24: Mary: “Do you mind if I sit here?”
Laura: “______”
A.Don’t mention it.B.My pleasure.C.No,not at all. D.Yes,why not?CĐ 2012
Question 45: Margaret: "Could you open the window, please?" Henry: " ______."
A. Yes, I can B. I am, of course C. I feel sorry D. Yes, with pleasure
Question 51: Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “____”
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C.That’s right, sir.D.I’d love to. ĐH 2010
Question 65: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: “______”
A. Not at all. Don’t mention it. B. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
C. All right. Do you know how much it costs?
D. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.
Question 1: Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.”
Nadia: “______”
A. Yes, tell me about it! B. I can’t agree with you more!
C. That’s OK! D. Yes, please.
Đh A1 2013
Question 17: Mai:“Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” Scott: “____.”
A. No way B. No comment C. No thanks D. No longer Đh A1 2013
Question 19: Phuong Thao is a student in Ms Lan’s writing class. She is asking for
Ms Lan’s comments on her
last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Phuong Thao: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring.”
Ms Lan: “______. I enjoyed it.” (ĐH 2014)
A. Not in the least Ko 1 chut nào B. Just in case C. At all costs D.You are welcome

Question 23: Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend,
offered to help. Select the
most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?”
Jane: “______”
A. That’s very kind of you. B. Not a chance.
C. I don’t believe it. D. Well done! (ĐH 2014)
Question 28: Minh, a student from Hai Phong, is going to take the college entrance
exam in Hanoi next week.
His father is seeing him off at the railway station. Select the most suitable response to
fill in the blank.
Dad: “Good luck with the exam, Minh!” (ĐH 2014)
Minh: “______, Dad.”
A. By no means B. I wish so C. Thank you D. Never mind
1. Linda: "Excuse me! Where’s the post office?" Maria: "______."
A. Don’t worry B. It’s over there C. Yes, I think so D. I'm afraid not
2. Alice: "What shall we do this evening?" Carol: "______"
A. No problem. B. Let’s go out for dinner.
C. Oh, that’s good!
D. I went out for dinner.
3. Helen: "Where do you come from?"
Ann: "______."
A. In London
B. Yes, I have just come here
C. I’m living in London D. I come from London

4. Helen: “Congratulations!”
Jane: “______”
A. What a pity! B. You are welcome. C. Thank you. D. I’m sorry.
5. Tom: “How did you get here?”

John: “______”
A. I came here by train. B. I came here last night.
C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?
6. - “Bye!”
- “______ .”
A. See you lately
B. Thank you C. Meet you again
D. See you later
7. - “I’ve passed my driving test.”
- “______”
A.Congratulations! B.That’s a good idea.C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
8. - “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- “______.”
A. Yes, I’d love to
B. Yes, so do I C. I’m very happy
D. Yes, it is
9. Ann: “__ where the nearest post office is?” Linda: “Turn left and then turn right.”
A. Could you tell me B. Should you show meC. Do you tell me D.Will you say me
10. - “How do you do?”
- “______”
A. How do you do?
B. Not too bad.C. I’m well. Thank you. D. Yeah, OK.
11. Sue: “I love pop music.”
Alice: “______.”
A. No, I won't
B. Neither do I
C. Yes, I like it D. So do I
12. Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” Sarah: “______!”
A. Good day
B. Good chance

C. Good time D. Good luck
13. Ann: "What do you usually do on Sundays?"
Mary: "______."
A. I used to drive to work
B. I’m not doing anything
C. I usually sleep until noon
D. I’d be sleeping all day
14. Ann: “Are you going to visit Britain next month?” Kim: “Yes, ______. ”
A. I am
B. I can
C. I like
D. I do
15. David: “You’ve got a beautiful dress!” Helen: “______.”
A. I do
B. Okay
C. You, too
D. Thank you
16. Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “_______. ”
A. You are welcome B. Thanks
C. Cheers
D. Have a good day
17. Oliver used to go fishing and ______.
A. so did I
B. so did me C. I did not
D. so I did
18. Ann: Do you think you’ll get the job?
Mary: _______.
A. Yes, that’s right
B. I think not C. I know so D. Well, I hope so
19. David: "Happy Christmas!"

Jason: "______"
AThe same to you! B.Happy Christmas with you!C.You are the sameD.Same for you!
20. It’s very ______ of you to help me.
A. glad
B. happy
C. kind
D. well
21. “Let’s go to the movie now.” – “Oh, ........”
A. Good idea
B. I don’t
C. Why's that? D. I need it
22. "Hello! BBC!. .......can I help you?"
A. Which
B. When
C. Where
D. How
23. At the end of the letter Mary wrote, "Give my best ........to your parents."
A. hopes
B. wishes
C. words
D. belief
24. –“What’s your hobby, Lan ?”
- “________”
A. Well, I like collecting stamps.
B. Oh, with computers
C. Well, I want stamps
D. Oh, on the phone.


25. -“You look nice today. I like your new hair style.”

- “_________”
A. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. Shall I ? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done.
D. I feel interesting to hear that.
26. –“ A motorbike knocked Ted down.”
- “_________”
A. What is it now ? B. Poor Ted! C. How terrific! D. What a motor bike!
27. “ I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!”
- “_________”
A.The same to you!B. Have a nice day.C.What a pity!D.What a lovely toy!.Thanks
28. - “_________”
-“Oh, it’s great!”
A. How is the English competition like ?B. Would you like the English competition ?
C. What do you like about the English competition ?
D. What do you think of the English competition ?
29. –“More coffee? Anybody?”
- “_________”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
B. I’d love to C. Yes, please. D. It’s right, I think.
30. “Oh, I’m really sorry!”
- “_________”
A. It was my pleasure.B. That’s all right.
C. Thanks.
D. Yes, why ?
31. - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"- Susan: "______."
A.You’re welcomeB.That would be greatC.I feel very bored D.I don't agree,I'm
afraid
32. - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”- Maria: “_______.”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. I think so

C. No problem
D. Of course not, it’s not costly
33. Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”
John: “______”
A. I’m glad you like it.
B. You’re welcomed.
C. In fact, I myself don’t like it. D. But do you know how much it costs?
34. — Jill failed in the final examination last term.
— _____
A. Really?
B. Sorry to hear that. C. What is wrong D. I can’t believe it.
35. — Is there anything I can do for you, sir ?
— _____.
A. Yes, you are welcome B. Ok, your time
C. Not now. Thanks anyway D. Sure go ahead, please
36. —I enjoyed myself so mach at your birthday party.
— _____.
A. Oh, that’s kind of you
B. Congratulations
C. Oh, I’ m glad to hear that D. It s a pleasure
37. --- How is everything?
--- _____.
A. Very well, thank you B. Not too bad C. I m all right, thanks D. Not at all
38. — Hi, Jane! How nice to meet you here in Manhattan! — _____.
A. so do I
B. Me, too
C. Thank you D. the same to you
39. — Could you do me a favor and take the box up to the sixth floor?
— _____. No problem at all.
A. With pleasure B. My pleasure C. For pleasure

D. At your pleasure
40. — Let me carry that for you. It looks very heavy.
— _____. I’ m quite out of breath.
A. Thanks B. I m afraid manage C. Yes, of course D. That’s very kind of you
41. — I forgot to carry my cell-phone, could I use yours?
— ____.
A. I wonder how B. I don’t wonder C.Sorry, it’s out of orderD.No,wonder, here it is
42. — Is she really very ill?
— _____. She’s in hospital.

A. I’m afraid so
B. I hope so C. I’m sure
D. I don’t think so
43. —I’d like to invite yon to dinner this Saturday, Mr. Smith.
— ____.
A. Oh, no, let’s not
B. I’d rather stay at home
C. I’m sorry, but I have other plans. D. Oh, no. That’ll be too much trouble
44. —I had a really good weekend at my uncle’s.
— _____.
A. Oh, that’s very nice of you
B. Congratulations
C. It’s pleasure
D. Oh, I’m glad to hear that
45. — What about having a drink?
— _____.
A. Good idea
B. Help yourself C. Go ahead, please
D. Me, too
46. — Waiter!

—_____.
— I can’t eat this It’s too salty.
A. Yes, sir?
B. What?
C. All right?
D. Pardon?
47. — You’ve left the light on.
— Oh, so I have._____And turn it off.
A. I’ll go
B. I’ve gone C. I go
D. I’m going
48. — Good morning, Grand Hotel.
— Hello, I’d like to book a room for the nights of the 18 th and 19 th.
—_____.
A. What can I do for you? B. Just a minute, please
C. What’s the matter
D. At your service
49. — I’ll be away on a business trip. Would you mind looking after my cat?
— Not at all. _____.
A. I’ve no time
B. I’d rather not
C. You can leave D. I’d be happy to
50. — When shall we meet again?
— Make it_____ day you like; it’s all the same to me.
A. one
B. any C. another
D. some
51. —I think you look very nice in this blue jacket.
— _____.
A. Really

B. I’d like to
C. I’m glad you think so D. Oh, so
52. -Would you like to go to the cinema with me? — ___, but I have no time.
A. I’d love to
B. Of course, I would C. Yes, I’d like
D. Well, I want
53.— Oh, it’s you! I_____. — I’ve just had my hair cut and I’m wearing new glasses.
A. didn’t recognize B. hadn’t recognized C. haven’t recognized D. don’t recognize
Câu 54: - “Would you like beer or wine?”
- “______”
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. I couldn’t agree more. C. No, I've no choice. D. I'd prefer beer, please.

Câu 55: John: “I’ve passed my final exam.”- Tom: “____________”
A. Good luck.
B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s a good idea.
D. Congratulations
Câu 56: David: “Happy Christmas!”- Jason: “____________”
A.You are the same!B.Same for you!C.The same to you!D.Happy Christmas with you!
Câu 57: Ann: “Do you fancy a coffee?” – Tom: “____________”
A. Oh, dear
B. everything is OK
C. How do you do? D. Oh, yes. I’d love to
Câu 58: Ann: “Do you like Pop music?”
– Tom: “____________”
A. I would
B. No, I like it C. Yes, a lot
D. Yes, we are
Câu 59: Ann: “How do you do? I’m Peter”
– Tom: “______________”

A. I’m fine. Thank youB. How are you?C. How’s thing?D. How do you do? I’m John
Câu 60: Jack: “ Thank you very much for a lovely party” – Hoa: “ ________”
A. You are welcome
B. Cheers C. Have a good day D. Thanks


Exercise 3: Hãy chọn một câu trả lời đúng nhất:
1.

There are many ways _________ someone’s attention.
A. to attract
B. to sell C. to lend
D. to buy
2. We can use ___ and ___ forms of communication to attract one’s attention.
A. silence / noiseB. verbal / non-verbal C. verb / adverbD. gentle / impolite
3. Probably the most common ways of attracting someone’s attention is by__.
A. dancing
B. singing C. yelling
D. waving
4. We might raise our hand and wave to our friend as a_that we see her or him
A. signature
B. sign
C. signal
D. sigh
5. When you see your brother ___ the plane, you may _____ to call his name.
A. look at / throw a stone to him B. pass by / whistle and clap your hands
C. get off / claps your hands
D. get off / jump up and down
6. There are some social..where smaller,non-verbal signals are moreappropriate
A. situations

B. signatures C. attractions D. documents
7. When you approve someone’s opinion, you can stare at him or her and__ slightly
A. kneel
B. nod
C. shake you head
D. sigh
8. In a restaurant, we can raise our hand to show the waiter that we need his__.
A. fame
B. sponsor
C. assistance D. donation
9. You shouldn’t_or clap your hands to get the person’s attention in a restaurant
A. whistle
B. smile C. nod slightly
D. keep silent
10. Whistling and__ in a restaurant is considered to be impolite and even rude.
A. talking
B. clapping hands C. smiling
D. sighing
11. You shouldn’t _____ the person or thing you want your friend to look at.
A. take notice of
B. mention to C. look at
D. point at
12. In most situations, pointing at someone is usually considered to be______.
A. polite
B. impolite C. gentle
D. dish
13. Your opinion is reasonable, so it is _________.
A. acceptable
B. suffered C. denied
D. refused

14. _______, a teacher may point to student so as to get his or her attention.
A. Forgive
B. Forever C. For instance
D. For the sack of
15. To attract the waiter’s attention, wait until you_and raise you hand slightly
A. catch his eye
B. can attract him
C. pay attention to him
D. take advantage of him
16. Raising hand and waving are of the ________ form of communication.
A. uncountable
B. countable C. non-verbal
D. verbal
17. Mary looks very attractive in her _________ clothes.
A. terrible B. old fashioned C. fashionable
D. out-dated
18. Politeness is very necessary in a common social _________.
A. community
B. communication C. compassionate D. competition
19. Phil: You really have a beautiful dress, Maggie!
Maggie: Thanks Phil. That’s a nice _________.
A. complexion B. comfortable C. compliment
D. completion
20. Peter: Your hairstyle is really _________, Mary!
Mary: I’m glad you like it, Peter. Thanks so much.
A. terrific
B. terrible C. horrified
D. terrorist
21. Giang: You’re really an excellent student, Hồng.
Hồng: ___. I’m still very bad. I think I have to try my best to keep pace with you, Giang.

A. Certainly B. You must be kidding C. Sure
D. You’re welcome

22. Long: I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, Trâm.
Trâm: Thank you, Long. __. I wish I could play half as well as you, Long.
A. That’s a nice compliment B. That is not your fault
C. You’re welcome
D. I certainly play very excellent
23. Hạnh:I don’t know what tailor’s that can make such a beautiful dress for you, Hiền!
Hiền: _________, Hạnh. I’ve finally found a style that suits me so much.
A. Never mind
B. Go to the canteen with me
C. I’m glad you like it
D. Nice to see you
24. Thành: I really enjoy your public speaking skills, NgA. Your English is really good, too.
Nga: _______, Thành. Thank you very much for your sincere compliment. You made me
try much harder.
A. It’s very kind of you to say so
B. That’s not your work
C. I’m certainly very famous for those things D. Yes, of course. It’s me!
25. When two friends meet after a long time apart from each other, they often say “_______”.
A. How old are you?B. Long time no see!C. It’s odd to see you!D. Shut up!
26. To show your care for another person’s health, you may ask “_____” to him or her.
A. How do you do?B. How old are you?C. How are you?D. Nice to see you!
27. Jane: “Wow! You look great with your new hair. ” – Jack: _________.
A. You’re welcome
C. Congratulation!
B. It’s a pleasure
D. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so
28. She divorced him because of his _________to the children.

A. kindness
B. unkindly C. unkindness D. kindly
29. You will have to work hard if you want to _________.
A. success
B. successful C. succeed D. successfully
30. When the alarm went ____, Mick just turned over and went back to sleep.
A. out
B. up C. down
D. off
31. Hoi An is a tourist _________.
A. attractive
B. attraction C. attracted D. attract
32. Sam: - “Would you like to have dinner with me?” – Susan: “_________. ”
A. I’m very happy
B. Yes, so do C. Yes, it is D. Yes, I’d love to
33. Lĩnh: “How do you do?” –Nam: “_________”
A. I’m well. Thank you. B. Not too bad. C. Yeah, OK. D. How do you do?
34. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct
B. right
C. exact
D. suitable
35. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. make
B. get
C. set
D. pay
36. Body language is a potential form of _______ communication.
A. verbal
B. non-verbal

C. tongue D. oral
37. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand. "
A. Rise
B. Lift
C. Raise D. Heighten
38. Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ____.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator
39. The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always__ in response to questions.
A. attention
B. attentive C. attentively D. attentiveness
40. Pay more attention ____ picture and you can find out who is the robber.
A. to
B. for
C. at
D. on
41. She looked _______ me, smiling happily and confidently.
A. on
B. over
C. forward
D. at
42. - What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!
- _______.


A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment
D. I don't like your sayings