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ĐỀ ĐỀ NGHỊ OLYMPIC NĂM 2020-2021
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MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 10
Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………………………………. Số báo danh:………………. A. MULTIPLE CHOICE I. VOCABULARY
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Hoang Anh Tuan …….injury to win the Olympic silver. A. recovered B. suffered C. avoided D. overcame
2. In my father’s ……., it is essential to eat vegetable every day. A. idea B. opinion C. confidence D. principle
3. Last summer, we had ……. holiday in Spain A. a two week’s B. a two – weeks C. two – week D. a two – week
4. He retired early……..ill – health. A. on behalf of B. on account of C. believe D. imagine
5. Their eventual choice of house was ………. by the time Peter would take to get to the office.
A. related B. consequent C. determined D. dependent
6. He set one alarm-clock for five o’clock and the other for five past so as to………. that he did not oversleep. A. assure B. ensure C. insure D. reassure
7. When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the ……... A. nut B. stone C. seed D. core
8. She loved tennis and could watch it till the ………. came home. A. she B. everyone C. horses D. cows
9. Could you close the window? There is a bit of a …………….. A. current B. wind C. draught D. breeze
10. Thousands of steel ………. were used as the framework of the new office block. A. beams B. girders C. stakes D. piles
11. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
12. He has put his car entirely at our…………for the holiday. A. usage B. disposal C. pleasure D. disposition
13. His bank had never been ……………of his change of address. A. contacted B. notified C. acquainted D. communicated
14. The police were very ………….in their examination of the building. A. exhausting B. intense C. thorough D. concentrated
15. The roadwork made ……………to the hotel from the main road difficult. A. entrance B. approach C. access D. ways in
16. After he set fire to the library, the boy was…………….from school. A. expelled B. excluded C. exiled D. extracted
17. The museum wishes to……………….an assistant curator for its fossil collection. A. appoint B. commission C. authorize D. assign
18. They can’t ………….on a name for the baby. A. conclude B. decide C. consent D. assent
19. They could find no…………..of the missing car despite an extensive search. PAGE 3 A. clue B. remnant C. indication D. trace
20. I am never free on Tuesday evenings as I have a …………..arrangement to go to the cinema with a friend. A. long-standing B. long-lived C. long-range D. long-lasting ANSWERS: 1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. C 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. A
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. Only because she had to support her family………………. to leave school.
A. that Alice decide B. so Alice decided
C. Alice decid D. did Alice decide
22. They looked out to the seashore. ……………a number of ships.
A. On the horizon he could see
B. On the horizon could he see
C. He could see on the horizon
D. On the horizon could see he
23. Morton says his parents kicked him out, but his brothers say this isn’t……. A. that B. there C. so D. it
24. Just as mental illness has less severe “shadow” versions,……………
A. a developmental disorder, so does an autism. B. than does autism, a developmental disorder.
C. so did an autism, a developmental disorder. D. so does autism, a developmental disorder.
25. I’m …….my brother is. A. nowhere like so ambitious
B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
26. It is essential that Alice ……Tom of the meeting tomorrow. A. remind B. must remind C. reminds D. will remind
27. ……………, 70 percent alcohol is more effective than 100 percent alcohol. A. How an antiseptic is used B. An antiseptic used
C. When used as an antiseptic D. An antiseptic when used
28. That humans should all have some fat in our diets is…… A. a commonly held view B. not yet a proven fact C. only true for women
D. proven to be true by experiments on rats
29. ……………do his views reflect those of the company as a whole? A. To what extent B. In what condition C. Under what circumstances D. To what end
30. –“ Last I heard, she was working in South Africa”. –“……….?” A. Why did she B. How come C. How did she D. Why come ANSWERS: 21. D 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D PAGE 4 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31 .She …………………till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
32 This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ………………. A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
33. ………………! The tree is going to fall. A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
34. Everything is………………….. you. I cannot make ………………….my mind yet. A. out off / on B. up to / up
C. away from / for D. on for / off
35. Go …………………… this book because it has the information you need. A. over B. by C. off D. on
36. Arthur assured me that he was going to come but he hasn’t ……………….yet. A. turned in B. turned up C. turned round D. turned on
37. I think the children ……………..the story about seeing ghost. A. made up B. showed round C. worn out D. catch up
38. Terrorists had threatened to ………………the embassy. A. blow out B. take off C. put off D. put out
39. That woman tried hard to ............her abilities. A. postpone B. consider C. omit D. display
40. You’ll find the sports results ……………..the back page of the newspaper. A. in B. at C. on D. from ANSWERS: 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. A 39. D 40. C IV. CLOZE TESTS :
CLOZE TEST 1. Read the following passages and choose the best option to fill in the gap.
Nowadays, teenagers have (41) _________ more money and expensive possessions than their
parents ever did. Articles like radios and bicycles, which cost a fortune (42) _________ decades
ago, are now mass-produced and cheap. And items that nobody even dreamed of possessing twenty
years ago, such as mobile phones and computers, are now in common places. Teenagers are
definitely better off financially. (43) _________, life is not easy for them. There is much more to
worry about than there was in the past. Jobs are not as secure (44) _________ they used to be and
teenagers can no (45) _________ be confident that the world will always be peaceful and free of pollution.
Teenagers drive their parents crazy (46) _________ many ways. Some of them spray their hair with
amazing color, while others wear clothes that shock their parents. They all want (47) _________
own stereos, mobile phones and televisions. But these young people are not really behaving
differently from how their parents behaved when they were young. Many of today's parents and
grandparents will laugh when they (48) _________ crazy fashions they wore. Those adults, who are PAGE 5
parents now, fought with their own parents about clothes and lifestyles. (49) _________ teenagers
have fought with their parents (50) _________ time began and no doubt they will always…. 41. A. by far B. great C. much D. lot 42. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few 43. A. Despite B. In spite C. However D. Even though 44. A. like B. as C. but D. when 45. A. more B. farther C. sooner D. longer 46. A. in B. on C. at D. by 47. A. an B. his C. ones D. their 48. A. remind B. think C. review D. remember 49. A. As well B. In fact C. At last D. At once 50. A. since B. from C. when D. as ANSWERS: 41. C 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. A
CLOZE TESTS 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D)) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Many of the things we do (51) ______ on receiving information from other people. Catching a
train, making a phone call and going to the cinema all involve information (52)______ stored,
processed and communicated. In the past this information had to be kept on paper (53)______ , for
example, books, newspapers and timetables. Now more and more information is put (54)______ computers.
Computers play a role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. (55)______
the use of computers in both shops and offices. Big shops have to deal with very large (56)______
of information. They have to make sure that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to
buy, they need to be able to reorder before (57)______ run out. A lot of office work in the past
involved information on paper. Once it had been dealt with by people, the paper was (58)______ for
future reference. This way of working was never (59)______ easy or fast. A computer system is much more(60)______ 52: A. depending B. to depend C. depend D. depended 52: A. that has B. C. is D. that is 53: A. in the case of
B. in preparation for C. in the form of D. in search of 54: A. by B. in C. with D. on 55: A. Be considered B. To consider C. To be considered D. Consider 56: A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts 57: A. stocks B. items C. purchases D. cargoes 58: A. thrown away B. torn off C. put aside D. recycled 59: A. particularized B. particular C. particularly D. particularity 60: A. capable B. effective C. formal D. skillful ANSWERS: PAGE 6 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 C D C D D C D C C B
V. READING COMPREHENSION :
READING COMPREHENSION 1. Read the text below and then answer the questions
For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless
party on a sunny beach in Florida or Mexico. In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a
permanent population of around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during
the month of March to play and party, making it the number one spring break destination in the
United States. A weeklong drinking binge is not for anyone, however, and a growing number of
American university students have found a way to make spring break matter. For them, joining or
leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or internationally and work to show problems such as
poverty, homelessness, or environmental damage makes spring break a unique learning experience
that university students can feel good about. Students who participate in alternative spring break
projects find them very rewarding. While most university students have to get their degrees before
they can start helping people, student volunteers are able to help people now. On the other hand, the
accommodations are far from glamorous. Students often sleep on the floor of a school or spend the
week camping in tents. But students only pay around $250 for meals and transportation, which is
much less than some of their peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break hotspots.
Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the
United States. Students cite a number of reason for participating. Some appreciate the opportunity
to socialize and meet new friends. Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to
serve humanity and make the world a better place. Whatever their reason, these students have
discovered something that gives them rich rewards along with a break from school work.
Question 61. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Students’ travelling preferences
B. A traditional approach to spring breaks
C. American students’ social life
D. Students’ alternative spring breaks
Question 62. How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break? A. Around 10,000 B. Around 36,000 C. Around 500,000 D. Around 50,000
Question 63. The word “cite” in paragraph 2 probably means ________. A. listing B. getting C. avoiding D. inventing
Question 64. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to _______. A. degrees B. people C. projects D. students
Question 65. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips try to help solve?
A. Environment damage
B. Homelessness C. Poverty D. Overpopulation ANSWERS: 61. D 62. C 63. A 64. C 65. D
READING COMPREHENSION 2.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United
States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a
heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around
the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.
While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are
given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite
popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among PAGE 7
Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.
In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an
unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday
known as Woman’s Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a
funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are
given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In
this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and
bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.
In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage
fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone’s home
in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies,
which are usually seen at funerals. Not unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love.
Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the
Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.
In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians
are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain
flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States
flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.
(Source: http://www.flowersofthefieldlv.com/ )
Question 66. What does the topic mainly discuss?
A. The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.
B. The different meaning of flowers in different cultures.
C. The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.
D. The kinds of flowers people often give others in different cultures.
Question 67. What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Students B. Teachers C. Flowers D. Peonies
Question 68. What could the word “fertility” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by? A. fecundity B. good spirit C. happiness D. loyalty
Question 69. The word “superstitions” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. deep-seated belief B. unfounded belief C. religious belief D. traditional belief
Question 70. It can be inferred from the passage that ____________.
A. People can give flowers to the American in any occasion.
B. Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.
C. Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.
D. At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations. ANSWERS: 66. A 67. D 68. A 69. B 70. A READING COMPREHENSION 3
MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT A.
The history of human civilization is entwined with the history of the ways we have learned
to manipulate water resources. As towns gradually expanded, water was brought from increasingly
remote sources, leading to sophisticated engineering efforts such as dams and aqueducts. At the
height of the Roman Empire, nine major systems, with an innovative layout of pipes and well-built
sewers, supplied the occupants of Rome with as much water per person as is provided in many parts PAGE 8
of the industrial world today. B.
During the industrial revolution and population explosion of the 19th and 20th centuries, the
demand for water rose dramatically. Unprecedented construction of tens of thousands of
monumental engineering projects designed to control floods, protect clean water supplies, and
provide water for irrigation and hydropower brought great benefits to hundreds of millions of
people. Food production has kept pace with soaring populations mainly because of the expansion of
artificial irrigation systems that make possible the growth of 40% of the world's food. Nearly one
fifth of all the electricity generated worldwide is produced by turbines spun by the power of falling water. C.
Yet there is a dark side to this picture: despite our progress, half of the world's population
still suffers, with water services inferior to those available to the ancient Greeks and Romans. As
the United Nations report on access to water reiterated in November 2001, more than one billion
people lack access to clean drinking water; some two and a half billion do not have adequate
sanitation services. Preventable water-related diseases kill an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 children
every day, and the latest evidence suggests that we are falling behind in efforts to solve these problems. D.
The consequences of our water policies extend beyond jeopardizing human health. Tens of
millions of people have been forced to move from their homes - often with little warning or
compensation - to make way for the reservoirs behind dams.' More than 20% of all freshwater fish
species are now threatened or endangered because dams and water withdrawals have destroyed the
free-flowing river ecosystems where they thrive. Certain irrigation practices degrade soil quality
and reduce agricultural productivity. Groundwater aquifers are being pumped down faster than they
are naturally replenished in parts of India, China, the USA and elsewhere. And disputes over shared
water resources have led to violence and continue to raise local, national and even international tensions. E.
At the Outset of the new millennium, however, the way resource planners think about water
is beginning to change. The focus is slowly shifting back to the provision of basic human and
environmental needs as top priority - ensuring 'some for all,' instead of 'more for some'. Some water
experts are now demanding that existing infrastructure be used in smarter ways rather than building
new facilities, which is increasingly considered the option of last, not first, resort. This shift in
philosophy has not been universally accepted, and it comes with strong opposition from some
established water organizations. Nevertheless, it may be the only way to address successfully the
pressing problems of providing everyone with clean water to drink, adequate water to grow food
and a life free from preventable water-related illness. F.
Fortunately - and unexpectedly - the demand for water is not rising as rapidly as some
predicted. As a result, the pressure to build new water infrastructures has diminished over the past
two decades. Although population, industrial output and economic productivity have continued to PAGE 9
soar in developed nations, the rate at which people withdraw water from aquifers, rivers and lakes
has slowed. And in a few parts of the world, demand has actually fallen. G.
What explains this remarkable turn of events? Two factors: people have figured out how to
use water more efficiently, and communities are rethinking their priorities for water use.
Throughout the first three-quarters of the 20th century, the quantity of freshwater consumed per
person doubled on average; in the USA, water withdrawals increased tenfold while the population
quadrupled. But since 1980, the amount of water consumed per person has actually decreased,
thanks to a range of ' new technologies that help to conserve water in homes and industry. In 1965,
for instance, Japan used approximately 13 million gallons of water to produce $1 million of
commercial output; by 1989 this had dropped to 3.5 million gallons (even accounting for inflation) -
almost a quadrupling of water productivity. In the USA, water withdrawals have fallen by more
than 20% from their peak in 1980. H.
On the other hand, dams, aqueducts and other kinds of infrastructure will still have to be
built, particularly in developing countries where basic human needs have not been met. But such
projects must be built to higher specifications and with more accountability to local people and their
environment than in the past. And even in regions where new projects seem warranted, we must
find ways to meet demands with fewer resources, respecting ecological criteria and to a smaller budget.
Choose the correct heading for paragraph B - H from the list of the headings below. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There has been an example at the beginning.
List of headings i.
Scientists' call for a revision of policy ii.
.An explanation for reduced water use iii.
How a global challenge was met iv.
Irrigation systems fall into disuse v. Environmental effects vi.
The financial cost of recent technological improvements vii.
The relevance to health viii.
Addressing the concern over increasing populations. ix.
A surprising downward trend in demand for water x.
The need to raise standards xi.
A description of ancient water supplies Your answers Ex: Paragraph A:XI 71. Paragraph B: 72. Paragraph C: 73. Paragraph D: 74. Paragraph E: 75. Paragraph F: 76. Paragraph G: 77. Paragraph H: PAGE 10
Do the following statements agree with information given in the Reading Passage? In the
corresponding numbered boxes, write YES
if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer NO
if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer NOT GIVEN
if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
78. Water use per person is higher in the industrial world than it was in Ancient Rome.
79. Feeding increasing populations is possible due primarily to improved irrigation systems
80. Modern water systems imitate those of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Your answer: 78. 79. 80. ANSWERS: Ex: Paragraph A: XI 71. Paragraph B: III 72. Paragraph C: VII 73. Paragraph D: V 74. Paragraph E: I 75. Paragraph F: IX 76. Paragraph G: II 77. Paragraph H: X 78. NO 79. YES 80. NOT GIVEN B. WRITTEN TEST: VI. OPEN CLOZE TEXTS:
OPEN CLOZE TEXT 1. Fill in each blank in the following passages with ONE suitable word to
make meaningful passages.
During the teenage years, many young people can at (81)………… be difficult to talk to. They
often seem to dislike (82)………questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at
school. This is a normal development at this (83)………….. . Though it can be very hard for
parents to (84)………, it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they
are (85)………….growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that
questions are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their (86)………to talk to their son and daughter (87)………school, work,
and future plans but should not push them to talk if they do not (88)………to. Parents should also
watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be (89)………may experience with sex,
drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be
connected (90)………these and help if necessary. ANSWERS:
81. times 82. being 83. age 84. understand 85. still
86. best 87. about 88. want 89. adult 90. with
OPEN CLOZE TEXT 2. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word.
Scientists are still curious about the effects of the oceanographic phenomenon called El Nino,
which (91) …………. in the south-west Pacific Ocean. There is no doubt, however, about the
reason for its occurrence. Every few years, a rise in surface temperatures (92) …………. to a PAGE 11
temporary decrease in trade winds makes sea levels rise, and waves head north-east up the coast of
South America. El Nino is noted (93) ………….its effect on local climates, but recent research has
shown that it is also (94) ………….for wider atmospheric changes, resulting, for example, (95)
………….temporary drought in the Sahel or failure of the maize harvest in Zimbabwe.
Now scientists involved in oceanographic research are working on a new theory, that El Nino
can produce changes (96) ………….ocean patterns that may last for decades. Computers at the
Naval Research Laboratory in Mississippi, fed with the latest satellite (97) ………….on sea
temperatures and wave heights, show that the giant waves that roll across the Pacific may be the
result of a previous El Nino, which will (98) …………. to affect the circulation of the North Pacific for years to come.
The 1982 El Nino, the strongest of the 20th century, is (99) ………….of causing the flooding of the
Mississippi basin in 1993, with the loss of life and serious (100) …….to crops and property that resulted. ANSWERS 91. occurs 92. due 93. for 94. responsible 95. in 96. in 97. information 98. continue 99. suspected 100. damage VII. WORD FORMATION:
1. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
101. She’s extremely ……………. about modern art. KNOWLEDGE
102. If your luggage is very ……………… you’ll have to pay an excess charge. WEIGHT
103. On the way to the country we sometimes stopped to admire the ………… scenery. PICTURE
104. I ………… met an old friend last week. EXPECT
105. Is it possible to …………… between hobby and an interest. DISTINCT
106. There were complaints from …………… residents . NEAR
107. Great ………… have been taken to ensure the safety of passengers. PAINFUL
108. Jim is one of the most ……………. members of the committee. SPEAK
109. We are continuing to pour billions of tons of ……………… into the
atmosphere every year. POLLUTE
110. She lost the case because of her …………… evidence. ADMIT ANSWER. 101. 102. overweight 103. picturesque 104. 105. distinguish knowledgeable unexpectedly 106. nearby 107. pains 108. outspoken 109. pollutants 110. inadmissible
2. Read the text and then fill in the blank with the correct form of the word chosen from the box. able accuracy believe confide express ignore know loaf three understand
Seven-year-olds fail test
A study by the National Foundation for Educational Research of 3400 seven-year-old pupils
shows an (111) ………….of basic math and
English which is simply (112) …………. . PAGE 12
The results, which were published recently, show that one in seven children lack basic (113)
………….of math and cannot even do simple multiplication, such as 5 x 5. The results also show
that a (114) ………….of the children in this age group cannot count up to 100 and do not know
what (115) ………….such as half and a quarter, refer to. Moreover, only half of the children had
any (116) ………….of the decimal system for money and only one in thirty could (117)
………….read the temperature on a thermometer. Finally, only one in seven could say what the
cost of three 50p (118) ………….is.
As regards English, more than a quarter have not learnt to read with any (119) ……….and have
problems with the alphabet; meanwhile another 25% are (120) ………….to spell easy words, like
can, man and hot. ANSWERS: 111. ignorance 112. unbelievable 113. knowledge 114. third 115. expressions 116. understanding 117. accurately 118. loaves 119. confidence 120. unable
VIII. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in
the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example
Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditional → traditionally
Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 121. ……………………....
knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 122 ………………………...
proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 123. ………………........
are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 124. ………………........
person ability to acquire new skills to knowledge. For example, 125. …………………........
vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 126. …………………........
better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 127. …………………........
some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of 128. …………………........
past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 129. …………………........
situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intention use.
130. …………………........ ANSWERS: 121. acquiring → acquired
126. vocation → vocational
122. explicitness → explicitly 127. like → as 123. few → a few 128. assumption → assume 124. and → to 129. certainly → certain
125. person → person’s 130. intention → intended
IX. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given.
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentences printed before it.
131. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it. PAGE 13
→ So _______________________________________________________
132. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
→ Had ______________________________________________________
133. She doesn’t intend to meet him any longer.
→ She has ___________________________________________________
134. Michael Jackson was known as the king of Pop.
→ It ________________________________________________________
135. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
→ Wasn’t ___________________________________________________?
Part II: 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. Do not change the form of the given word.
136. There’s not that much difference between irony and sarcasm. (line)
=> There’s _______________________________________________ between irony and sarcasm.
137. I sincerely promise you that I’m telling you the truth. (bottom)
=> I promise you _________________________________________ that I’m telling you the truth.
138. As far as I know, no one’s talking about you behind your back. (best)
=> To ________________________________________, no one’s talking about you behind your back.
139. Maybe I didn’t explain exactly what I mean – our relationship is over. (clear)
=> Maybe I didn’t ___________________________________________ - our relationship is over.
140. I’m finding it difficult to cope with all the work I have to do. (top)
=> All the work I have to do _______________________________________________ me. ANSWERS:
131. So expensive was the Picasso painting that nobody could buy it.
132. Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam.
133. She has no intention of meeting him any longer.
134. It was Michael Jackson that/ who was known as the king of Pop.
135. Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus to the station? 136. a fine line
137. from the bottom of my heart 138. the best of my knowledge
139. make myself clear/make it clear/make (clear) exactly what I mean (clear) 140. is getting on top of
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