QUIZ 17 – VIẾT LẠI CÂU

NO. 1
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
71. Some businessmen spend too much time on their work and alienate themselves from
their families.
 Some businessmen alienate themselves from their families
__________________________.
72. Mary plans to finish her novel and then go abroad immediately.
 The moment ______________________________________________________.
73. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole
was discovered over the South Pole.
 It was the _____________________________________________________.
74. Bill found a new job very quickly.
 It didn’t ____________________________________________________.
75. Sarah thought the traffic warden was a policeman.
 Sarah mistook ____________________________________________________.
Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before I but using the word
given. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 points)
76. I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign. (UP)
 _____________________________________________________________________
.
77. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH)
 _____________________________________________________________________
.
78. He is determined to become a doctor. (HEART)
 _____________________________________________________________________
.
79. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. (ORDER)
 _____________________________________________________________________
.
80. This school-leaver’s qualifications are not adequate for such a damanding job, are
they?
(SUFFICIENTLY)
 _____________________________________________________________________
.
Part 1:
71. Some businessmen alienate themselves from their families by spending too much
time on their work.
72. The moment Mary has finished /finishes her novel, she plans to / will go abroad.
73. It was the discovery of an enormous hole over the South Pole that made people
aware of the damage to the ozone layer.
74. It didn’t take Bill long/ a long time to find a job.
75. Sarah mistook the traffic warden for a policeman.
Part 2:
76. I think we should step up the pressure on her to resign.
77. He really kicked me in the teeth when breaking the promise to help me out.
78. His heart is set on becoming a doctor. / He sets/ has set his heart on becoming a
doctor.
79. There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order.
80. This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for such a demanding job, is he / she?
NO. 2
Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a
similar meaning to the original one.
1. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
Enormous
______________________________________________________________________.
2. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
What I
____________________________________________________________________.
3. You wouldn’t find any more affectionate animal anywhere in the world.
No
_______________________________________________________________________
.
4. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.
 The more
__________________________________________________________
5. The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder.
(NOTHING)
 The North Sea is ____________________________________________ the
Mediterranean
6. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by untied opposition.
Only by _______________________________________________.
7. “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said.
=> She flatly
____________________________________________________________________
8. There is grave concern about confirmed cases of cholera that originated in the
makeshift shelters.
=> Of
_______________________________________________________________________
___
9. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
=> Some people are
_______________________________________________________________
10. Maybe I didn’t explain exactly what I mean – our relationship is over. (clear)
=> Maybe I didn’t ______________________________________________ - our
relationship is over.
11.. I’m finding it difficult to cope with all the work I have to do. (top)
=> All the work I have to do
_________________________________________________ me.
12. I won’t change my mind about this, whatever happens.
Come .................................................................................................................................
13. Although it’s fun being with her, I think she talks too much.
Much as .............................................................................................................................
14. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o'clock the following morning.
"Would you please ..............................................................................................................
15. You have to stay calm in whatever situation it is.
Under no……………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. I just can’t put up with his rudeness any longer.
I’ve had .............................................................................................................................
Part 2. Using the given word to rewrite each of the following sentences so that
it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. I am sure that he misses the eleven o’clock train. ( can’t)

_____________________________________________________________________
.
2. Many people will congratulate her if she wins. ( showered)

_____________________________________________________________________.
3. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)
..........................................................................................................................................
4. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (alternative)
..........................................................................................................................................
1. Enormous efforts have been made (by scientists) to find a cure for this disease.
2. What I found surprising was his lack of confidence.
3. Nowhere in the world would you find a more affectionate animal.
4. . ……proficient he was at the game, the more he was fond of it.
5. . ….nothing like as warm as ….. .
6. Only by united opposition can/will/could we eliminate world terrorism.
7. She flatly refused to sleep in that haunted house.
8. Of grave concern are confirmed cases of cholera that originated in the makeshift shelters.
9. Some people are completely mystified by alternative medicine.
10. make myself clear/make it clear/make (clear) exactly what I mean (clear)
11. is getting on top of
12. Come what may, I won’t change my mind about this.
13. Much as I enjoy/like her company, I think she talks too much.
14. "Would you please wake me at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning?” I said to the hotel porter.
15. Under no circumstances should you lose your temper.
16. I’ve had enough of his rudeness.

1. He can’t have caught the eleven o’clock train.

2. She will be showered with congratulations if she wins.
3. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is putting me off.
4. Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to cash

No. 3
I. Complete the second sentence with TWO to FIVE words using the word
given, so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence. (0.8 point)
38. Mary grew up in Cleveland with her aunt and uncle.
→ Mary_________________________________________ by her aunt and uncle in
Cleveland.
39. Using your smartphone is strictly forbidden during the exam.
→ Under no circumstances________________________________________ during the
exam.
40. The man in that picture resembles my uncle in appearance.
→ The man in that picture bears a
________________________________________________ .
41. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
→ George was nowhere
________________________________________________________ .
II. Rewrite each sentence below so that its meaning stays the same. Use the
word given in brackets
without changing the form. (0.8 point)
42. Stacy considered Henry a good friend. (LOOKED)
→
_______________________________________________________________________
__
43. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND)
→
_______________________________________________________________________
__
44. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
→
_______________________________________________________________________
__
45. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
→
_______________________________________________________________________
__

I. Complete the second sentence with TWO to FIVE words using the word
given, so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence. (0.8 point)
Mỗi câu trả lời đúng 0.2 điểm.
38. Mary grew up in Cleveland with her aunt and uncle.
→ Mary was raised/ was brought up by her aunt and uncle in Cleveland.
39. Using your smartphone is strictly forbidden during the exam.
→ Under no circumstances should you use your smartphone during the exam.
40. The man in that picture resembles my uncle in appearance.
→ The man in that picture bears a resemblance to my uncle.
41. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
→ George was nowhere to be found.
II. Rewrite each sentence below so that its meaning stays the same. Use the
word given in brackets
without changing the form. (0.8 point)
Mỗi câu trả lời đúng 0.2 điểm.
42. Stacy considered Henry a good friend. (LOOKED)
→ Stacy looked on Henry as a good friend.
43. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND)
→ That young man is bound to fail in this test.
44. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
→ We have no small sizes in stock. / We are out of stock of small sizes. /
Small sizes are out of
stock.
45. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
→ The onset of the disease is (shown by) a feeling of faintness.

NO. 4
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it
means exactly the same as the sentence before it. (0) has been done as
an example.
0. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident.
→ In no way can Keith be held responsible for the accident.
1. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
→ Refusal to ______________________________________________________.
2. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
→Little
_________________________________________________________________
______.
3. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely.
→ In all _________________________________________________________.
4. He is the clumsiest person in the world when it comes to mending anything.
→ He’s all fingers __________________________________________________.
5. Jim felt uncomfortable because he didn’t know anyone at the party.
→ Jim felt ill
_________________________________________________________.
Part 2: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions
to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. DONOT change the form of the given
word. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word
given. (0) has been done as an example.
0. He paid no attention to our warning.
(NOTICE)
→ He ______ took no notice of__________ our warning.
1. I’m sick of that program because I’ve watched it too often.
(OFF)
→ I’ve _________________________________ because I’ve watched it too often.
2. Why don’t you two forget the differences and become friends again?
(HATCHET)
→ Why don’t you two _________________________________________ and become friends
again?
3. At your age, you should have learnt to do things for yourself, Henry.
(FEET)
→ At your age, you should have learnt to _________________________________, Henry.
4. The figures have proved rumours about the company’s failure to be untrue. (LIE)
→ The figures ____________________________________________ that the
company is on the rocks.
5. Laura's tendency to interrupt every conversation makes me furious.
(BEND)
→ It ____________________________________________ when Laura interrupts
every conversation.
Part 1. 01 điểm (5 x 0.2 điểm cho mỗi câu đúng)
1. Refusal to give a breath sample to the police could lead to / result in your arrest /your being
arrested/ get you arrested
2. Little useful information is given in the brochure./ useful information does the brochure give.
3. In all likelihood / probability, there will be a rise in temperature/ temperature will rise in the
next century.
4. He’s all fingers and thumbs when it comes to mending anything.
5. Jim felt ill at ease because he didn’t know anyone at the party.
Part 2. 01 điểm (5 x 0.2 điểm cho mỗi câu đúng)
1. I’ve gone off that program because I’ve watched it too often.
2. Why don’t you two bury the hatchet and become friends again?
3. At your age, you should have learnt to stand on your own (two) feet, Henry.
4. The figures have given the lie to rumours that the company is on the rocks
5. It drives me around the bend when Laura interrupts every conversation

No. 5
Part 1: Questions from 116 to 120. (1 point- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
116. No decision on the issue has been made yet.
 Nothing on the issue has been made yet.
117. I don’t suppose you have change for pounds, do you?
 Do you happen to have change for 2 pounds.
118. The realization of what she had sarcrificed for him led him to believe she
was all the world to him.
 Not until he realized what she had sarcrificed for him did he believe
she was all the world to him.
119. Nowadays I consider taking up a hobby to be far less important than I used
to.
 Nowadays I don’t attach nearly as/so much importance to taking up a
hobby as I used to.
120. Her voice is so beautiful that everyone admires it.
 She has such a beautiful voice that everyone admires it.

Part 2: Questions from 121 to 125. (1 point - 0.2/ each)

Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the
first one, using the given word. Do not change the given word.
121. She had completely forggoten him. (MIND)
 He had gone out of her mind.
122. Peter knew that he had no chance to get a driving lience as it was too hard
for him. (WIND)
 Peter knew that his chance to get a driving licence was gone with the
wind.
123. People admire him more as a guitarist than as a singer. (SUCCESSFULLY)
 He plays the guitar more successfully than he sings.
124. We are surprised that the man can demonstrate such a mastery of
Portuguese. (COMMAND)
 To our surprised, the man has a (good) command of Portuguese.
125. You should have visited your grandma when you were in town. (PAID)
 I would rather you had paid your grandma a visit/paid a visit to your
grandma when you were in town.

No. 6
Section 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar
meaning to the original one.
66. They couldn’t deceive customers although they used attractive advertisements.
→ Whatever
______________________________________________________________________.
67. Most of my English colleagues prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.
→ Most of my English colleagues have a
_______________________________________________.
68. A work permit will only be issued on receipt of the correct documents.
→ Not
until_______________________________________________________________________.
69. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the
venue.
→ It was only
_____________________________________________________________________.
70. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
→ The more
______________________________________________________________________.
Section 2. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a
similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between TWO and SIX words in each gap.
71. His last book helps to understand what the world of beer brewing is really like. INSIGHT
→ His last book _________________________________ the world of beer brewing.
72. She is determined to become a pilot. HEART
→ Her _________________________________ a pilot.
73. Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods. RESULTED
→ The landslides are _________________________________ recent floods.
74. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
→ He cannot _________________________________ that he will never race again.
75. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. IMPRESSION
→ The journalist _________________________________ that she was a parent of one of the
children.
Section 1.
66. Whatever attractive advertisements they used, they couldn’t deceive
customers.
67. Most of my English colleagues have a preference for tea over coffee.
68. Not until the correct documents are received will a work permit be issued.
69. It was only when they arrived at the venue that the journalists heard
about the changes to the
wedding plans.
70. The more qualifications you are able to amass, the more success you will
have in the academic
field/ the more successful you will be (become) in the academic field.
Section 2.
71. His last book gives an insight into the world of beer brewing.
72. Her heart is set on becoming a pilot.
73. The landslides are believed to have resulted from recent floods.
74. He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
75. The journalist gave the false impression that she was a parent of one of the
children.

QUIZ 19

No. 2
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means
exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (3 points)
Question 76. In spite of searching high and low, we couldn’t find Jack anywhere.
 Jack was
nowhere
_______________________________________________________________________
.
Question 77. My parents think that I should go to university rather than find a job
immediately.
 My parents would
prefer
_______________________________________________________________________
.
Question 78. We had to return from our holiday earlier because Tim was ill.
 We had to
cut
_______________________________________________________________________
.
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. (2 points)
Question 79. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story.
(APPETITE)
 What he told me
_______________________________________________________________________
.
Question 80. It wasn’t Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure. (BEEN)

_______________________________________________________________________
.
Part 1. (3 points) Each correct answer: 1 point
76. Jack was nowhere to be found in spite of our searching high and low / although we (had)
searched high and low.
77. My parents would prefer me to go to university rather than find a job immediately.
78. We had to cut our holiday short/ short our holiday because Tim was ill.
Part 2. (2 points) Each correct answer: 1 point
79. What he told me whetted my appetite for the rest of story.
80. It can’t/ couldn’t have been Tom that you saw in the department store.
No. 3
Part 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.0 points)
QUESTIONS 91 – 95: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it
means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 91. Only the timely arrival of the police prevented the fight from
escalating.
Had it NOT BEEN FOR THE TIMELY ARRIVAL OF THE POLICE, THE FIGHT
WOULD HAVE BEEN ESCALATED. / ESCALATED
Question 92. People believe that Leonardo da Vinci foresaw the invention of
aircraft.
The invention of aircraft IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN FORESEEN BY LEONARDO
DA VINCE.
Question 93. Ben needs to clean his car.
It’s high TIME BEN CLEANED HIS CAR.
Question 94. I didn’t find it hard to answer their questions.
I had no DIFFICUTY (IN)/ TROUBLE/ PROBLEMS ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS.
Question 95. Paul tends to play his music loudly when he’s not feeling very
happy.
Paul is in THE HABIT OF PLAYING HIS MUSIC LOUDLY WHEN HE’S NOT FEELING
VERY HAPPY.

QUESTIONS 96 – 100: Complete the second sentence so that it has a

similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between THREE and SIX words,
including the word given.
Question 96. The press officer worked secretly on the campaign. (SCENES)
The press officer _______ WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES ON ______ the
campaign.
Question 97. Suddenly, the novelist became successful. (BLUE)
Success came ______ OUT OF THE BLUE FOR / TO_______ the novelist.
Question 98. Whatever happens, I will never trust him again. (EVER)
Under ____ NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I EVER _______ trust him again.
Question 99. He said that he was sorry that he’d missed the meeting.
(APOLOGIZED)
He _____ APOLOGIZED FOR NOT TURNING /SHOWING / HAVING TURNED /
HAVING SHOWN _______ up at the meeting.
Question 100. Unfortunately, the rain forced the cancellation of the parade at
the weekend.
(RAINED)
Unfortunately, the _______PARADE WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE / AS / SINCE IT
RAINED ___ at the weekend.

QUIZ 20 – VIẾT LẠI CÂU

No. 1
I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (1.0 point)

0. She last met her friend three weeks ago.

 She hasn’t met her friends for three weeks.
Question 1: It’s thought that human error caused the accident.
 The accident is thought to have been caused by human error.
Question 2: The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision.
 The Board of Directors had a long discussion on the business, but came to no decision.
Question 3: When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
 On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing happily.
Question 4: Success in the academic field depends on your number of qualifications.
 The more qualifications you have, the more successful you are in the academic
field
Question 5: What mainly distinguishes man from other animals is the power of speech.
 Man is mainly distinguished from other animals by the power of speech

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given . Do no change the word given .You must use between
THREE and EIGHT words,including the word given (1.0 point)

(0). I couldn’t hear your speech. MAKE

 I couldn’t make out your speech.
Question 1: They remain close friends,despite having had many arguments. (FALLEN)
 They haven’t fallen out although they have had many arguments.
Question 2: She allows her colleagues to take her attention from her work .
(DISTRACTED)
 She allowed herself to be distracted from her work by her colleagues.
Question 3: She locked the door so that nobody would disturb her.
(AVOID)
 She locked the door to avoid being disturbed.
Question 4: We can’t do much for him now.
(LITTLE)
 There is little that can be done for him/ there is little that we can do for him
Question 5: No matter what he does,people don’t seem eager to work on the project.
(GENERATE)
 He doesn’t seem to generate the enthusiasm (in people) for the project.

No. 2
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. (0) has
been done as an example (1.0 point)
0. She last met her friend three weeks ago.
 She hasn’t met her friends for three weeks.
0.2 point / a correct answer
Question 1. The important thing for you to do is work harder.
What
you._____________________________________________________________________.
What you must do is to work / working
Question 2. You did not attend yesterday’s class, so you cannot do this exercise.

Had___________________________________________________________________________.
Had you attended yesterday’s class, you could do this exercise/would be able to do
this exercise
Question 3. Success depends on hard work.
 The harder _____________________________________________________________.
The harder you work, the more successful you are
Question 4. The burglar might come back , so change all the locks.
 You’d ______________________________________________________________________.
You’d better change all the locks in case the burglar comes back .
Question 5. It is expected that he will be in the news again.
 He is expected to be in the news again ____________________________________.
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, including the word
given. (0) has been done as an example. (1.0 point)
(0). I couldn’t hear your speech. MAKE
 I couldn’t make out your speech
0.2 point / a correct answer
Question 1. He has been working as a T.V reporter for 5 years. (BEGAN)
His career ______________________________________________5 years ago.
His career as a T.V reporter began 5 years ago.
Question 2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him. (LIKELY)
 He is the most ______________________________________________solving this
problem.
He is the most likely person to succeed in solving this problem.
Question 3. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)
 I have ___________________________________________________________________her.
I have a lot of affection for her
Question 4. I meant to post that letter before lunch. (WAS)
 What I _______________________________________________ post that letter before
lunch.
What I meant to do was to post that letter before lunch
Question 5. I realized I had said something wrong (CONSCIOUS)
 I ___________________________________________________________something wrong
I was conscious of having said something wrong

No. 3
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning
as the first sentence, using the cues as the beginning of each sentence. (1.0 point)
1. All the passengers of the jumbo jet were killed in the crash.
→None of the passengers of the jumbo jet survived the crash.
2. Money is of no value on a desert island.
→Money counts for nothing on a desert island.
3. Although she seems to be very courteous, she can also be very impolite.
→Courteous though/ as she seems to be, she can also be very impolite.
4. Someone suggested that we should stop manufacturing the low-price items.
→There was a suggestion that we should stop manufacturing the low-price items.
5. Nobody knows what caused the collapse of the building.
→It’s unknown/ uncertain what caused the collapse of the building.
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in parentheses. Use NO MORE
THAN FIVE WORDS. Do not alter the words given. (1.0 point)
1. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. (bounds)
→The Rainbow Disco out of bounds to students at the school.
2. Our class has won the History Quiz for the third year running. (succession)
→ For the third year in succession our class has won the History Quiz
3. This building stands a very good chance of being closed as unsafe by the council. (highly)
→ It's highly likely that this building will be closed by council due to being unsafe
4. Tina was depressed because she couldn’t make friends at summer camp. (inability)
→ Tina was depressed because of her inability to make friends at summer camp.
5. I didn’t want to have an argument, so I changed the subject. (mood)
→ I was not in the good mood for an argument, so I changed the subject.