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KÌ THI OLYMPIC 10-3 LẦN IV, NĂM 2021
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP 11
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 PTS)
I. Grammar and structure (5 pts)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
1: “Eric is really upset about losing his job.” – “Well, _______ fired once myself, I can understand.” A. having B. to have been C. having been D. have been Key: C
2: He talked about the books and authors __________ impressed him. A. who B. that C. which D. whom Key: B
3: I didn’t get home until after midnight last night. Otherwise, I ________ your call. A. returned B. had returned C. would returned D. would have returned Key: D
4: _____________ he loved her, he didn’t forgive her for what she had done. A. Much as B. Because C. No matter D. However Key: A
5: ____________ more help, I could call my neighbor. A. needed B. should I need C. I have needed D. I should need Key: B
6: A bull charged forwards the car, __________ I drove away quickly. A. when B. where C. at which point D. at the point Key: C
7: _________ go after the Second World War that test pilots first attempted to break the “sound barrier.” A. It was shortly B. Was shortly
C. There was shortly D. Shortly Key: A
8: Up _________, and the people cheered.
A. went the balloon B. did the balloon go C. had the balloon go D. has the balloon go Key: A
9: After carrying out a large number of experiments _________.
A. Alfred Nobel finding the formula for dynamite in 1866.
B. The formula for dynamite was found in 1866.
C. It was in 1866 that the formula for dynamite was found by Alfred Nobel.
D. Alfred Nobel found the formula for dynamite in 1866. Key: D
10: The two friends, __________, met by chance on a European tour.
A. for many years they had not seen each other.
B. had not seen each other for many years.
C. who had not seen each other for many years.
D. for many years they haven’t seen each other. Key: C
II. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5PTS)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
11. After the flood, all the drains were overflowing ___________ storm water. A. with B. by C. from D. for Key: A
12. Dentists will always try to save teeth rather than ___________. A. cut them off B. dig them up C. take them out D. let them down Key: C
13. The government is aiming ___________ a 40% reduction ________ unemployment. A. to - of B. at - in C. on - in D. for - of Key: B
14. I should leave here. I don’t want to ____________ my welcome. A. give up B. go off C. run down D. wear out Key: D
15. Over the years, he gradually became impervious _________ his wife’s comments about his chosen
profession and in the end she stopped complaining. A. about B. for C. to D. of Key: C
16. Many parents tend to push their children because they believe that good education will enable them to __________ in the future. A. turn up B. get on C. get out D. turn down Key: B
17. The president came ___________ a lot of criticism for the speech he made in a television interview. A. in for B. about C. out of D. off Key: A
18. After a long working day, she felt ___________. A. worn out B. broken down C. knocked out D. turned down Key: A
19. Marrying into such a rich family had always been ________ his wildest dreams. A. under B. above C. over D. beyond Key: D
20. Unfortunately, my trip to France _________ because I couldn’t save enough money. A. fell through B. tried out C. took over D. turned up Key: A
III. WORD CHOICE (10 points)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
21. He has been unable to find a job with his ability as an accountant. A. appropriate B. suitable C. commensurate D. requisite KEY: C. commensurate
22. From time to time he himself to a weekend in a five star hotel. A. indulges B. treats C. benefits D. craves KEY: B. treats
23. The articles I have cut out from newspapers for years are now ______ with age. A. yellowed B. old C. blackened D. torn KEY: A. yellowed
24. Home - made ______ masks based on fruits are completely natural and inexpensive. A. anti - ageing B. stress - free C. anti - acne D. cholesterol - free Key: C
25. The waste _________ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the street. A. dump B. disposal C. landfill D. throwaway Key: B
26. The field of study related to the structure of the Earth is called ____________. A. geology B. archeology C. ecology D. geography Key: A
27. _________ are those who share the same interests, or points of views. A. Light - hearted B. Like - minded C. Even - handed D. Open - minded Key: B
28. Her baby boy is 5 weeks old today, so she took him to get a _________________. A. vaccinator B. vaccine C. vaccination D. vaccinate Key: C
29. She left her husband after a __________ row. A. burning B. heavy C. crashing D. blazing Key: D
30. I had all the information at my __________ before attending the meeting. A. fingertips B. thumbs C. hands D. fingers Key: A
31. Tom never stays in one place for long. He always gets ________ feet and sets off on his travels again. A. chilly B. itchy C. dusty D. shaky Key: B
32. I couldn’t believe that they were brothers. They were as different as ___________. A. fire and water B. milk and honey C. chalk and cheese D. dogs and cats Key: C
33. Baking soda is considered the best home _________ for acne as it sooths itching and inflammation around spots. A. remedy B. substance C. medicine D. dealing Key: A
34. It is _______ certain whether the plan will go ahead. A. altogether B. by no means C. rather D. doubtfully KEY: B. by no means
35. Prized for centuries for their beauty , roses are probably the world’s ___________plants.
A. cultivated ornamental most widely
B. ornamental widely cultivated most
C. most widely cultivated ornamental
D. widely ornamental most cultivated
KEY: C. most widely cultivated ornamental
36. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention _______ . A. limit B. span C. duration D. time KEY: A. limit
37. It was a _______ of luck that Jane was available when the job came up. A. blow B. stroke C. brush D. touch KEY: B. stroke
38. After eating three helping of pudding, Elizabeth felt completely _______ . A. swollen B. inflated C. bloated D. expanded KEY: C. bloated
39. She loved tennis and could watch it till the _____ came home. A. sheep B. everyone C. horses D. cows KEY: D. cows
40. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plan for the new stadium had to be _______ . A. stockpiled B. overthrown C. shelved D. discrupted KEY: C. shelved CLOZE TEST (10PTS)
CLOZE TEST 1: Choose A, B, C or D for each of the following blanks THE PRICE OF FAME
Charlotte Church looks like a normal teenager, but she is far from average. She has an amazing voice. Her fans
stand in (41)_________ for hours to get tickets for her concerts and she is often on television. Charlotte’s
singing (42)_________ began when she performed on a TV show at the age of 11. The head of a record
company was so impressed by her voice that he (43)_________ her up on the spot. Her first album rose to
number one in the charts. Charlotte still attends school in her home town when she can. (44)_________, she
is often away on tour for weeks at a time. She doesn’t miss out on lessons, though, because she takes her own
tutor with her! She (45)_________ three hours every morning with him. Her exam results in all the
(46)_________ she studies are impressive. But how does she (47)_________ with this unusual way of life?
She (48)_________ that she has the same friends as before. That may be true, but she can no longer go into
town with them because everybody stops her in the street to ask for her (49)_________. It seems that, like
most stars, she must learn to (50)_________ these restrictions and the lack of privacy. It’s the price of fame! 41. A. rows B. queues C. ranks D. files 42. A. profession B. job C. labour D. career 43. A. signed B. wrote C. made D. picked 44. A. Although B. While C. For D. However 45. A. takes B. utilizes C. spends D. uses 46. A. titles B. materials C. subjects D. lessons 47. A. cope B. adjust C. bear D. tolerate 48. A. denies B. refuses C. insists D. complains 49. A. signature B. autograph C. sign D. writing 50. A. look down on B. make do with C. put up with D. run out of Key: 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. C
CLOZE TEST 2: Choose A, B, C or D for each of the following blanks
Vietnam is a (51)_________, developing country that in the last 34 years has had to recuperate from the ravages
of war. Substantial progress was (52) _________ from 1986 to 1997 in moving forward from an extremely
low level of development and significantly reducing poverty.
Since 2001, Vietnamese authorities have reaffirmed their (53) _________ to economic liberalization and
international (54) _________. They have moved to implement the structural reforms needed to modernize the
economy and to produce more competitive, (55) _________ industries.
Vietnam's membership in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and entry (56) _________ force of the US-
Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement in December 2001 have (57) _________ to even more rapid changes in
Vietnam's trade and economic regime. Vietnam's exports to the US doubled in 2002 and again in 2003.
Vietnam joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in January 2007, following over a decade long (58)
_________ process. This should provide an important boost to the economy and should help to ensure the
continuation of liberalizing reforms. Vietnam is working to create jobs to meet the challenge of a (59)
_________ that is growing by more than one million people every year. Vietnamese authorities have tightened
monetary and fiscal (60) _________ to stem high inflation.
51. A. dense - populatedB. densely - populatedC. dense - populating D. densely - populating 52. A. improved B. advanced C. maintained D. achieved 53. A. commitment B. promise C. determination D. assurance 54. A. incorporation B. integration C. combination D. inclusion
55. A. export - driving B. export - driven
C. exporting driving D. export – to drive 56. A. in B. on C. into D. of 57. A. guided B. went C. led D. directed 58. A. negotiating B. negotiable C. negotiation D. negotiated 59. A. labor force B. labor movement C. labor relation D. labor shortage 60. A. guidelines B. procedures C. rules D. policies Key: 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. B 56. C 57. C 58. C 59. A 60. D
VI. READING COMPREHENSION(10PTS)
READING 1: Read the text below and then answer the questions.
Most human diets contain between 10 and 15 percent of their total calories as protein. The rest of the
dietary energy comes from carbohydrates, fats, and in some people, alcohol. The proportion of calories from
fats varies from 10 percent in poor communities to 40 percent or more in rich communities.
In addition to providing energy, fats have several other functions in the body. The fat-soluble vitamins,
A, D, E, and K, are dissolved in fats, as their name implies. Good sources of these vitamins have high oil or
fat content, and the vitamins are stored in the body’s fatty tissues. In the diet, fats cause food to remain longer
in the stomach, thus increasing the feeling of fullness for some time after a meal is eaten. Fats add variety,
taste, and texture to foods, which accounts for the popularity of fried foods. Fatty deposits in the body have an
insulating and protective value. The curves of the human female body are due mostly to strategically located fat deposits.
Whether a certain amount of fat in the diet is essential to human health is not definitely known. When
rats are fed a fat-free diet, their growth eventually ceases, their skin becomes inflamed and scaly, and their
reproductive systems are damaged. Two fatty acids, linoleic and arachidonic acids, prevent these abnormalities
and hence are called essential fatty acids. They also are required by a number of other animals, but their roles
in human beings are debatable. Most nutritionists consider linoleic fatty acid an essential nutrient for humans.
61. We can infer from the passage that all of the following statements about fats are true EXCEPT
A. fats provide energy for the body
B. economics influences the distribution of calorie intake
C. poor people eat more fatty foods
D. alcohol is not a common source of dietary energy
62. The word “functions” in line 5 is closest in meaning to_______ A. forms B. needs C. jobs D. sources
63. The phrase “stored in” in line 7 is closest in meaning to_______
A. manufactured in B. attached to C. measured by D. accumulated in
64. According to the author of the passage, which of the following is true for rats when they are fed a fat free diet? A. They stop growing B. They have more babies C. They lose body hair D. They require less care
65. That humans should all have some fat our diet is, according to the author,_________ A. a commonly held view B. not yet a proven fact C. only true for women
D. proven to be true by experiments in rats
KEYS: 61C-62 C-63B-64A-65B
READING 2. Read the passage and choose the correct answer
Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite
technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment
for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often became sluggish,
and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects their speech organs,
communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today, most oceanographers avoid
the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life and make direct observations
by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take from the water, or from
photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor can be made not only by divers
but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of sophisticated aerial photography
from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet.
In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in order to transmit information back to
land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly important for ocean study are data about water temperature,
currents, and weather. Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud
formations over the ocean. Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of
the ocean's surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land.
Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and
satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns
and possible effects of the ocean on the environment.
Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research
ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and
more effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and food,
may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
66.With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Communication among drivers B. Technological advances in oceanography
C. Direct observation of the ocean floor D. Undersea vehicles
67. The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to A. nervous B. confused C. slow moving D. very weak
68. The word "cruise" could best be replaced by A. travel at a constant speed B. function without problems C. stay in communication D. remain still
69. How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
70.Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The temperature of the ocean's surface B. Cloud formations over the ocean
C. A model of the ocean's movements D. The location of sea ice KEYS: 66. B 67. C 68. A 69. D 70. C READING 3
Life originated in the early seas less than a billion years after Earth was formed. Yet another three
billion years were to pass before the first plants and animals appeared on the continents. Life's transition from
the sea to the land was perhaps as much of an evolutionary challenge as was the genesis of life.
What forms of life were able to make such a drastic change in lifestyle? The traditional view of the
first terrestrial organisms is based on mega fossils ― relatively large specimens of essentially whole plants
and animals. Vascular plants, related to modern seed plants and ferns, left the first comprehensive mega fossil
record. Because of this, it has been commonly assumed that the sequence of terrestrialization reflected the
evolution of modern terrestrial ecosystems. In this view, primitive vascular plants first colonized the margins
of continental waters, followed by animals that fed on the plants, and lastly by animals that preyed on the plant-
eaters. Moreover, the mega fossils suggest that terrestrial life appeared and diversified explosively near the
boundary between the Silurian and the Devonian periods, a little more than 400 million years ago.
Recently, however, paleontologists have been taking a closer look at the sediments below this Silurian-
Devonian geological boundary. It turns out that some fossils can be extracted from these sediments by putting
the rocks in an acid bath. The technique has uncovered new evidence from sediments that were deposited near
the shores of the ancient oceans ― plant microfossils and microscopic pieces of small animals. In many
instances the specimens are less than one-tenth of a millimeter in diameter. Although they were entombed in
the rocks for hundreds of millions of years, many of the fossils consist of the organic remains of the organism.
These newly discovered fossils have not only revealed the existence of previously unknown organisms,
but have also pushed back these dates for the invasion of land by multicellular organisms. Our views about the
nature of the early plant and animal communities are now being revised. And with those revisions come new
speculations about the first terrestrial life-forms.
71. The word “drastic” is closest in meaning to A. widespread B. radical C. progressive D. risky
72. According to the theory that the author calls “the traditional view,” what was the first form of life to appear on land? A. Bacteria B. Meat-eating animals C. Plant-eating animals D. Vascular plants
73. According to the passage, what happened about 400 million years ago?
A. Many terrestrial life-forms died out.
B. New life-forms on land developed at a rapid rate.
C. The megafossils were destroyed by floods.
D. Life began to develop in the ancient seas.
74. The word “extracted” is closest in meaning to A. located B. preserved C. removed D. studied
75. What can be inferred from the passage about the fossils mentioned in lines 17-20 ?
A. They have not been helpful in understanding the evolution of terrestrial life.
B. They were found in approximately the same numbers as vascular plant fossils.
C. They are older than the megafossils.
D. They consist of modern life-forms.
76. The word “instances” in line 21 is closest in meaning to A. methods B. processes C. cases D. reasons
77. The word “they” refers to A. rocks B. shores C. oceans D. specimens
78. The word “entombed” is closest in meaning to A. crushed B. trapped C. produced D. excavated
79. Which of the following resulted from the discovery of microscopic fossils?
A. The time estimate for the first appearance of terrestrial life-forms was revised.
B. Old techniques for analyzing fossils were found to have new uses.
C. The origins of primitive sea life were explained.
D. Assumptions about the locations of ancient seas were changed.
80. With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. The evolution of terrestrial life was as complicated as the origin of life itself.
B. The discovery of microfossils supports the traditional view of how terrestrial life evolved.
C. New species have appeared at the same rate over the course of the last 400 million years.
D. The technology used by paleontologists is too primitive to make accurate determinations about ages of fossils. KEYS 71.B 72.D 73.B 74.C 75.C 76.C 77.D 78.B 79.A 80.A
B. WRITTEN TEST (0 PTS)
I. CLOZE TEST 1 – Complete each of these following sentences with one suitable word. (10 points) PASSAGE A:
The ready meal capital of Europe
In recent years, ready-made meals have transformed Britain’s eating (1) ______. Britons now spend four
times as (2) ______ as the Italians on ready-made meals and six times more than the Spanish. Demand for (3)
______ meals has increased across Europe as a (4) ______, but why has Britain become the (5) ______ of
European capital of ready-made food, second only in the word (6) ______ America?
Convenience is of the attraction. The recent survey (7) ______ that 77 percent of purchasers said they only
(8) ______ ready meals when they did not have time to cook. Dr Susan Jebb, head of nutrition at the Medical
Research Council, said; “People in the UK work the (9) ______ hours, we are very time-poor, and we don’t
have a (10) ______ culture history of cooking.” KEYS 1.habits 2.must 3.instant 4.whole 5.part 6.to 7.found 8.bought 9.longest 10.strong PASSAGE B:
TOMORROW’S WORLD WILL BE A LITTLE LATE
In a report for the US magazine Wired, a large number of academics, writers and experts were invited to
(0) make their predictions for the future. In some respects, they are quite cautious, ruling (11) __________
ideas that they believe belong (112) __________ science fiction more than to practical reality, at (13)
__________ in the next half-century or so. In other areas, though, they foresee changes before too long.
On the roads, self-driving taxis and cars, in (14) __________ satellites guide the vehicle from office to
home, or to holiday destinations, could arrive by 2019, (15) __________ to the experts. By 2034, more than
50 per cent of people in industrialized countries, it is forecast, will drive clean electric vehicles.
In space, a landing of humans (16) __________ Mars could be the highlight of 2020, say writers and
scientists at NASA. Aliens may be contacted in 2025, but even 2050 is (17) __________ soon for androids like C-3PO in Star Wars.
On the James Bond-style personal jetpack, Noah Rifkin, director of technology deployment at (18)
__________ United States’s Department of Transportation, said that companies are unlikely to put enough
money (19) __________ research and development until they know how many people might want to buy it.
At work, all the technologies needed to do (20) __________ with the need for paper have already been
invented, yet Don Norman at Apple Computer forecasts that people will always want paper, although society
may be 80 per cent paperless in 2009. KEYS: 11. out 12.to 13.least 14.which 15.according 16.on 17.too 18.the 19.into 20. away II. WORD FORMATION.
Part 1: Supply the correct form of the words in the CAPITAL LETTER
1. Stop sitting there looking so bored and___________get up and find something to do! I don't want you sitting
around the house like this all summer. (ENTHUSIASM)
2. They ____________ the bomb by the remote control. (EXPLOSION)
3. The islands were gradually _______________ by settlers from Europe. (POPULATION)
4. The news that a volunteer was teaching them to read caused quite an ______________ in the neighborhood. (EXCITE)
5. In the 1830s, Charles Darwin ______________ observed plants and animals in many parts of the world. (CARE)
6. Before the development of agriculture, people had to search for food______________, which left them
little time for other activities. (CONTINUE)
7. Many Old English poems praised a real or imaginary hero and tried to teach the values of bravery and _________________ (GENEROUS)
8. Experimentation is one of the chief techniques used in___________ research. (PSYCHOLOGY)
9. Most scientists consider the __________ of evolution to be a scientific fact. (OCCUR)
10. My uncle, who is an ___________ guitarist, taught me how to play. (ACCOMPLISH) KEYS 1. UNENTHUSIASTIC 2. EXPLODED 3. POPULATED 4. EXCITEMENT 5. CAREFULLY 6. CONTINUALLY 7. GENEROSITY 8. PSYCHOLOGICAL 9. OCCURRENCE 10. ACCOMPLISHED
Part 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of a word in the box
PROFESSOR SALE ACQUISITION STARRY BAND INVADE ORIGIN LONELY QUARTER POPULARITY
The Beatles became the most popular grouping rock music history. The (1) _____ of extraordinarily
talented musicians generated a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata. While all of them sang,
John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs. (2) _______ , Lennon and five others
formed a group called Quarrymen in 1956, with McCartney joining them later that year. George Harrison,
John Lennon and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on
the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the Silver Beatles
in 1960. American Rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon's and
McCartney's music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love. The Beatles'
U.S. tour propelled them to (3) _______ and led to two movies filmed in 1964 and 1965. The so-called British
(4) _______ of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five spots on the singles' charts,
followed by the release of their first film.
During the 1960s, their music matured and (5) _______ a sense of melody. The lyrics of their song
became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles
turned their attention to social problems and political issues in "Nowhere Man" and Eleanor Rigby". (6)
_______ and nostalgia come through in their ballad "Michelle" and 'Yesterday", which fully displayed the
group's (7) _______ development and sophistication.
Lennon's sardonic music with lyrics written in the first person, and McCartney's songs that created
scenarios with off beat individuals, contributed to the character of the music produced by the group. In addition
to their music, the Beatles set a social trend that (8)_______ long hair, Indian music, and moss dress. For a
variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966.
The newspapers and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally
(9)_______ in 1970. However, their albums had (10) _______ those of any other bands in history. Although
all of the Beatles continued to performed solo or form new rock groups alone, none could achieve the
recognition and success that they had been able to win together. KEYS: 1. Quartet 2. Originally 3. Stardom 4. Invasion 5. acquired 6. Loneliness 7. Professional 8. popularized 9. disbanded 10. outsold
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION - The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline them and write
their forms in the space provided on the right. (10 points)
Things started to go wrongly as soon as we got to the hotel. We were (0) ____________
all completely exhausting after our long journey and looking forward (1) ____________
to a shower and a rest. However, we found that our room was not (2) ____________
ready, which was very annoyed, although the manager was extremely (3) ____________
apologising. While we were waiting, we asked about the excursions (4) ____________
to places of an interest which we have read about in the brochure. (5) ____________
Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all been cancelled! (6) ____________
Apparently, the person responsible of organizing them had left (7) ____________
suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw a notice pinning (8) ____________
to the door of the restaurant, said it was closed for redecoration, and (9) ____________
Peter discovered that the swimming pool was empty. When we ____________
eventually got to our room we were horrified to find that it was at the
back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, that seemed to be
used as a rubbish dump. We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay. KEYS
1. wrongly → wrong
6. have read → had read
2. exhausting → exhausted 7. of → for
3. annoyed → annoying
8. pinning → pinned
4. apologising → apologetic
9. said → saying
5. places of an interest → places of interest 10. that → which
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 points)
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meaning stay unchanged. Begin with the cues given.
1. The restaurant manager thought that they were likely to lose all their customers if service didn’t improve.
→ The restaurant manager thought that they ran____________________________
2. The university didn’t prepare to consider his application due to his lack of right qualifications.
→ Had ___________________________________________________________
3. We had to settle for a cheaper car than the one we wanted.
→ We had to content _______________________________________________
4. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim's greater speed
→ But for_____________________________________________________________
5. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.
→ Not until _______________________________________________________. KEYS:
1. The restaurant manager thought that they ran the risk of losing all their customers if service didn’t improve.
2. Had he not lacked right qualifications, the university would have prepared to consider his application.
3. We had to content ourselves with a cheaper car than the one we wanted .
4. But for Jim's greater speed, John would have won a gold medal.
5. Not until (after) I had left home did I realize how much my father meant to me.
II. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meaning stay unchanged. You must use the word in
brackets without changing its form.
1. I don't mind at all if you film my wedding speech. (OBJECTION)
I have ____________________________________________ my wedding speech.
2. He lost the race as he didn't run as quickly as the rest of the boys. (PACE)
His loss was blamed on his inability _______________________________ the rest of the boys.
3. You must try to accept that you will never run your own company. (TERMS)
You must _________________________ fact that you will never run your own company.
4. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. (ALTERNATIVE)
They _______________________________________________________________.
5. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (QUESTION) My KEYS
1. I don't mind at all if you film my wedding speech. (OBJECTION)
I have no objection to your filming my wedding speech.
2. He lost the race as he didn't run as quickly as the rest of the boys. (PACE)
His loss was blamed on his inability to keep pace with the rest of the boys.
3. You must try to accept that you will never run your own company. (TERMS)
You must come to terms with the fact that you will never run your own company.
4. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. (ALTERNATIVE)
They had no alternative but to look for a new flat
5. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (QUESTION)
My changing my mind about resigning is out of question. THE END