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CHUYÊN ĐỀ VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Writing 1: 9. The play is so popular that the theatre is likely to be full

1. Her success went beyond her expectation. every night.
 Never.....................  Such is.....................
2. Tony is very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him. 10. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
Charming.....................  All dogs.....................
3. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the Writing 2:
meeting. 1. Our picnic was cancelled because it rained heavily last
Rather than..................... Sunday.
4. If there is an emergency, ring this number.  If.....................
 In case..................... 2. They couldn’t deceive customers although they used

4. The thief must have come in through the window. attractive advertisement
The thief almost.....................  Whatever.....................
6. Driving at that speed is dangerous although you are an 3. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the
experienced driver or not. prescription has brought about the expected result.
 However.....................  Because of.....................
7. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto to a unique
language. 3. Newspapers report that hundreds of people died in the

 Unlike..................... earthquake last week.

8. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs.  Hundreds of people.....................
Jones. 5. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
 Nowhere.....................  I object.....................

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6. Years ago women were too busy to take part in social 5. You won’t find out if they are open if you don’t phone them.
activities.  Without.....................
Years ago women didn’t..................... 6. The rain brought about the cancellation of the tennis
7. “ The Times” was first printed 200 years ago. match.
 It is.....................  The tennis match.....................
7. John outran the others in the race. 7. The reason why he applied for a job abroad was to earn
 John was..................... more money.
9. Although he was tired, he managed to finish the marathon  With a.....................
race. 8. The fog is heavier than usual tonight.
 In spite of..................... There.....................
10. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview. 9. The fete will take place on Sunday, come rain or shine.
 My suit needs.....................  Whether.....................
10. Failing promt payment, The goods must be returned by
Writing 3: you.
1. You wouldn’t find any more affectionate animal anywhere  You must either.....................
in the world.
No..................... Writing 4
2. Liz said unforgivable things to her father at the dinner party. 1. It was more of an argument than a discussion
 What..................... It was not so......................
2. The realisation that I had been swindled came much later. 2. Thanks to her uncle’s legacy of 15,000 dollars she was able
Only..................... to buy the house she wanted.
3. It is fairly unlikely that he will be convicted of the offence. Had her.....................
 There..................... 3. Batigol is the footballer I admire most of all.

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 There is..................... 2. To pass the time I look through some magazines.

3. the man’s life was of great poverty. I whiled.....................
 Throughout..................... 4. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
4. There was no precedent for the king resignation.  The very.....................
Never..................... 4. I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully.

5. These new machines have put an end to queuing.  Nothing short.....................

Before these..................... 6. Tony’s very charming but I wouldn’t trust him.
6. Tien Giang is a far less hilly province than Lam Dong.  Charming.....................
Lam Dong has..................... 8. I thought about what had happened all those years before.
7. There isn’t a pair of jeans left in the shop, Miss! I cast.....................
We are completely..................... 8. I almost gave up at one point.
8. A house in this district will cost you at least 100,000  I came very.....................
dollars. 9. He said that he had won as a result of good luck.
You won’t be..................... He attributed.....................
10. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all 10. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this
day on the beach. disease.
 She can’t see.....................  Enormous.....................

Writing 5:
1. The collision didn’t damaged my car much. Writing 6:
Not a great..................... 1. They will not announce the decision formally.

2. What has this experience taught you?  No formal.....................

What conclusion..................... 2. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the

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roof. Writing 7:
 The robbers..................... 1. In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the
2. Karajan was the first person to recognize her extra-ordinary government’s new transport policy.
musical gift. In his recent article, Bob Lee was.....................
 It..................... 3. The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy
4. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperabto a unique for the last three months.
language. The company’s.....................
 Unlike..................... 4. I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
5. Thanks to Laura’s support I was able to finish the project. He couldn’t possibly.....................
Had it..................... 5. He delayed writing his book until he had done a lot of
6. It was his over-confidence that led to his defeat in the research.
Wimbledon final. Only after.....................
 If..................... 5. They declaired war on the pretext of defending their
6. They have been living in Germany for 5 years now. territorial rights.
 It..................... The excuse.....................
8. I have never been to Paris before. 6. I feel that I don’t fit with the people in the new office.
 This is..................... I feel like.....................
10. I am determined to refuse his offer. 7. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere
 I have no..................... else in the world.
10. “ Why don’t you buy a new coat?” – Mary said to her The average.....................
husband. 8. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it
 Mary suggested..................... rather expensive. Impressed.....................
9. It’s more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.

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Julian..................... 9. Offering her more money wouldn’t make any difference.

10. The deadline for the receipt of complete application forms is Even if.....................
3. 00p. m on Friday, 18th December 9. Driving at that speed is dangerous, whether you are an
Complete application..................... experienced driver or not. However.....................

Writing 8: 10. It’s such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
1. Whoever did that must be very brave person. It is too.....................
Only.....................
2. Doris tipoeed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake Writing 9:
anyone up. 1. I can’t often afford to spend my holidays abroad.

To..................... I’m seldom.....................

2. Nancy is proud of being a good cook. 2. The minister gave no precise figures about the casvalties.
Nancy prides..................... The minister didn’t go.....................
3. My protests were ignored by everyone. 3. Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the
Nobody..................... noy’s parents.
4. Kate is the only real friend that Doris has. The orphanage left no stone.....................
Except..................... 4. The company will make a profit next year.
6. Rita doesn’t realise how serious her husband’s operation is I wouldn’t.....................
going to be. 5. These problems of ours are just the tip of the ice-berg.
Little..................... I’m afraid our problems.....................
8. He decide to repair the things himself and not to take it 6. They have been arguing about the motorway extension for
back to the shop. years.
Rather..................... The proposed motorway extension has been a

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bone..................... It came.....................
7. Please don’t give me an injection. 6. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous
I’d rather..................... film star attended.
8. Imagine my surprise when a policemen appeared at the Had it not.....................
door. 7. My parents find fault with everything I do
When a policeman appeared at the door, I was..................... No matter.....................
9. She slept well last night. 8. If the work is finished by the lunch time, you can go home.
She had..................... Get.....................
10. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storms. 9. I didn’t realise who he was until later.

The new musical has delighted..................... Only later.....................

10. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
Writing 10: It is a mystery.....................
1. There is no point in asking Gorge to help.
It isn’t.....................
2. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs Elton you saw because she is in Writing 11:
Britol. 1. Richard only took over the family business because his
It can’t..................... father decided to retire early.
3. Their chances of success are small. But for his.....................
It isn’t..................... 2. Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting
4. We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb her. yesterday morning.
So as..................... Mrs Wilson sends.....................
5. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving 3. We have been trying to sell our house for well over six
test. months.

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Our house..................... It makes.....................

3. You could be arrested for not giving a breath samole to the 2. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimended by his
police. mother.
Refusal..................... The boy was on.....................
5. Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident. 3. Why don’t you consult your legal advisor about the
Ever..................... contract.
5. The permit expires at the end of this month. If.....................
The permit is not..................... 4. Although her leg hurt, she finished the marathon race.
7. As far as I know, There’s no reason for James to be so In.....................
unhappy. 5. It was such a pity that I couldn’t go to the party.
To the..................... I’d.....................
7. The hurricane blew the roof off the house. 6. The thief must have come in through the window.
The house..................... The thief almost.....................
9. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the 7. All of you are likely to be able to enter college.
meeting. The.....................
Rather..................... 8. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
11. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the Such.....................
operation. 9. Let’s eat out this evening.
The operation left..................... How.....................
10. It was disappointing their son failed the entrance exam to
university.
Writing 12: Their son.....................
1. We can start at either 1pm or 2. pm