PART 1 – ĐỀ HÀ NỘI

1. I made that terrible mistake because I wasn't focused.

-> If I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Tim has never driven a tractor before, but he will try.
-> Tim will have a crack ……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
-> No sooner ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I am going to let Jim organise the cricket match this year.
-> This year I am taking a back seat ……………………………………………………………………
5. 'I think the whole idea's ridiculous", he said.
-> He dismissed ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. It would have been a super weekend if it hadn't been for the weather.
-> But ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me.
-> Busy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I am afraid I haven't got the authority to let you in here. –
-> I am afraid ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
l. She sent her husband out to buy Bulgarian mushrooms, knowing he wouldn't find any. (goose)
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story. (appetite)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant. (beside)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the French film industry. (breathe)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I always beat my brother when we play chess. (better)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy's parents. (stone)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
ĐỀ LTV LẦN 1
Question 1. We were all shocked by his reaction.
→ His reaction came__________________________________________________________.
Question 2. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
→ There has ________________________________________________________________.
Question 3. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.
→ They stole ________________________________________________________________.
Question 4. He didn’t succeed in searching for the stolen car.
→ He tried in vain ____________________________________________________________.
Question 5. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→ The boy was on ____________________________________________________________.
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the
same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. (0) has been done as an
example. (1.0 point)
(0). I never have enough money. SHORT
 I am always short of money.
Question 1. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students. (UNDER)
→ Students __________________________________________________________________.
Question 2. When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly. (CRAVING)
→ Mary _____________________________________________________________________.
Question 3. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. (TERMS)
→ He cannot _________________________________________________________________.
Question 4. There’s nothing new about crimes of passion. (HILLS)
→ Crimes ____________________________________________________________________.
Question 5. Anne’s dedication to her work has always been exemplary. (HERSELF)
→ Anne _____________________________________________________________________.
ĐỀ NGHỆ AN – BẢNG A
1. The editor delayed publishing the article until he had checked all the facts. (DID)
→ Only ____________________________________ the editor publish the article.
2. It has been difficult for the children to accept their parents’ separation. (COME)
→ The children are finding ____________________________________with their parents’ separation.
3. It is very nice of you to let us know about the change in venue. (APPRECIATE)
→We_______________________________________________________________change.
4. The jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her. (GROWN)
→ My daughter _______________________________________________________for her.
5. If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian. (NAME)
→ If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have ____________________ himself as an art historian.

HOÀNG VĂN THỤ

I. 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 in the spaces provided. (2.0 points)
1. Driving fast is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not
However............................................................................................................................................................
2. It was the weakness of the foundations that led to the collapse of the building.
Had it ................................................................................................................................................................
3. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Andrei on her trip to London.
He greatly regretted ............................................................................................................................................
4. She explained her behavior to me implausibly
She gave.............................................................................................................................................................
5. Jim’s inability to make decisions dates back from his accident
Ever....................................................................................................................................................................
6. You will be able to relax soon if we get there as quickly as possible.
The more quickly ..............................................................................................................................
7. The best way to make them work hard is to promise them a reward.
Promise ...............................................................................................................................
8. Most of the problems arose because there was no leadership on the committee.
It .............................................................................................................................
9. I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter from Edward.
I have...........................................................................................................................
10. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The .......................................................................................................................

II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the
same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. You must use no more
than five words. (1.0 point)
1. I expect Lucy was pleased that she had won the prize. been
Lucy ........................................................................................that she had won the prize
2. People say that learning lists of words is not a good use of time. waste
Learning lists of words is.....................................................................................................of time
3. Jane complained formally when her course of study was cancelled. made
Jane............................................................................................. when her course of study was cancelled
4. “I find all the advertisements on TV really irritating”, said John. nerves
“All the advertisements on TV really......................................................................................,” said John.
5. Pauline had expected to see so many people at the concert. surprise
It came........................................................................................ to see so many people at the concert.

III. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the
same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. (1.0 point)
1. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent. (TERMS)
..........................................................................................................................................................................

2. He always makes everything look so difficult. (WEATHER)

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3. If you work without a break, you are more likely to make an error. (PRONE)
..........................................................................................................................................................................
4. You must do something to make sure this doesn’t happen again. (STEPS)
..........................................................................................................................................................................
5. Most people know that becoming an actor is difficult. (COMMON)
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