SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION Taken from Olympic Exams 26. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.

(COMMON)
1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN) →They have a lot of hobbies and interest in common.
→The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes. 27. This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT/DUE)
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT) →This train was meant/due to leave 30 minutes ago.
→The storm had a bad effect on the crops. 28 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car
3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee. whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL)
(FAVOUR) →The president placed/put his chauffeur-driven car at my disposal.
→The whole committee was/were in favour of the project. 29. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell →The painting has been valued at $25,000.
any one that he had been in the prison. (WORD)
→The personnel officer gave him her word that she… 30.
This passport can be used in most countries.
5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) →This passport can be valid for most countries.
→The story he told us was beyond belief 31. My bank manager and I get on/along together very well.
6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him (TERMS)
before. (TOUCH) →I am on very good terms with my bank manager.
→ I could not get in touch with him because I had lost his 32. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)
phone number. →That hotel is a bit beyond our reach, I am afraid.
7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) 33. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond. →Without absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn’t have succeeded.
8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. 34. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
(MAP) →Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.
35. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation
→The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.
9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT) is going to be.
→She is not upset; she is only putting on an act. →Little does Rita realize how …
10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) 36. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
→The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car. →Lydia had some soup spilled over her new dress by a waiter last
11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. night.
→The more wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down 37. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→Had it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the
12. Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky match.
there is black, just as in space. 38. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→Because there is no atmosphere on the moon, the sky… →Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Tim.
13. These young men became doctors after six years training. 39. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite
→After these young men had been trained for six years, the soon.
became doctors →It won’t be long after Jane’s husband returns from S.A.
14. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. 40. The permit expires at the end of this month.
→Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in →The permit is not valid after the end of this month.
105 A.D. 41. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
15. A man I don’t know told me about that. →Much as I admire her achievement, I don’t really like her.
→I was told about that by a man I don’t know. 42. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger
16. That was a silly thing to say! house until after the birth of their second child.
→What a silly thing to say! →Only when A. and C. had their second child/ Only after their
17. We’ve run out of petrol. second child was born did they decide to move to a bigger house.
→There is no more petrol left. 43. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. →Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent/stop him from enjoying life.
→It is a six-hour drive from here to London. 44. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
19. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport. →The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the
→He regretted not saying/having said goodbye to her at the Atlantic.
airport. 45. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
20. They failed to find out a solution to the problem. →The last thing you should do is phoning/ to phone the police.
→They didn’t succeed in finding out a … 46. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
21. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. →George was nowhere to be found.
(ALTERNATIVE)
→Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to 47. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept
cash. your paper.
22. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth → So long as the examiners can read your handwriting, they will
regularly. (PREVENT) accept your paper.
→Brushing your teeth regularly can prevent tooth decay. 48. There are a lot of people depend on him.
23. Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my →He has a lot of dependants.
brother. (REMIND) 49. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might
→Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother. wake up. (FEAR)
24. When do you think this bridge was built? (OLD) →I daren’t turn on the television for fear of waking the baby
→How old do you think this bridge is? up.
25. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS)
→Repairing that old typewriter is pointless.
50. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. →The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobaccos to
(AGREEMENT) W. R.
→There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the 72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract
new methods. is absolutely false.
51. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. →There is absolutely no truth in that rumour about the
(REDUCTION) politician and the construction contract.
→A reduction in/of interest rates may improve the economic 73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the
situation. robbery.
52. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) →He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.
→ It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not. 74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
53. Local residents said they were against the new traffic →There is no limit/restriction on how much/what you eat for
scheme. (DISAPPROVAL)
$5 at the new lunch-bar.
→ Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new
75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
traffic scheme./The new TS met with the local residents’
→There have been very few sightings of the Yeti at this
disapproval./ There was disapproval of the new TS among the local
altitude.
residents.
76. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
54. Why isn’t this TV working?→What is wrong with this TV?
→Contrary to what you think, fat people aren’t always jolly.
55. May I borrow your pen?→Would you lend me your pen?
56. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. 77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke
→Costly as/though it may be, we must do something about the to the local dialect.
problem. →But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been
57. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also jailed.
restrict the use of other chemicals. 78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
→In addition to banning the use of pesticides, we should also →Hardly does the council allow appeals against its decisions.
restrict the use of other chemicals. 79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)
58. You might fall if you are not careful. →She is a student having a head for figures.
→Be careful or you will fall. 80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses.
59. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. (HAND)
→No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong. →I think we should give him a free hand.
60. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon 81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but
overpowered him. couldn’t accept because she was ill. (TURN) →Margaret was offered
→Despite his being the stronger of the two, Nam was soon a place on the course but had to turn down because …
overpowered by his attacker. 82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT)
61. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film →You’ll just have to take pot luck. (Take pot luck: co gi an nay/
star attended. thu van may)
→Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the 83. Assembling the furniture is extremely easy. (PLAY)
party wouldn’t have been a success. →Assembling the furniture is a child’s play.
62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy. 84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to
→Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy. me. (NOSE) superior: cấp cao hơn
63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to →I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me.
train hard every day.→Only by training hard every day can you 85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to
become a good athlete. succeed. (LEAF)
64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother. →You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed.
→He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother. 86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY) (VERGE)
→He is virtually unable to read. →Many species of wildlife are on the verge of extinction.
66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. 87. The storm blew the roof off the house.
(FLUENT) →The house had its roof blown off by the storm.
→His French is fluent enough to go to the conference. 88. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre.
67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK) →There is no quicker way than this to get into the town
→His arrival took us completely by surprise/ aback. centre.
68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET) 89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
→The onset of the disease is a feeling of faintness. →The cause of the fire was known to only one person.
69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so 90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL)
far. (OUTSET) → I’m not going to retire unless I feel like it.
→At the outset, he gave us a summary of his progress so far. 91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)
70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them →After two hours there was still no sign of the bride.
ice-cream. (OFFSET)→To offset = compensate for = make
up for their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. [Link] found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and →Rosa couldn’t bear the heat.
tobaccos into England. 93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now.
→The woman whose husband you were rude to is upset now.
94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
→Is there any likelihood that they will pass Proficiency?
95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before.
 →You have never had an offer better than 6,000 pounds 118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry: cuộc điều tra
before. công khai.→As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up.
96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.
→Bed and breakfast cost Harry 50 pounds a week.
97. You cannot make use of this offer after 15 December.
→This offer is only valid until 15 December.
98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL)
→Be economical with water  economize on sth/Ving
99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND)
→There has been little demand for cars this month.
100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty
(in) breathing. (DIFFICULT)
→The accident victims were increasingly difficult to breathe.
101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people.
→Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people.
102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
→We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the
decorators.
103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a
new house.→If I were you, I would forget about buying a new
house.
104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united
opposition. Eliminate: chấm dứt
→Only by united opposition can we eliminate world terrorism.
105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so
short. (MICKEY)
→Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his
hair cut so short.
106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL)
→I felt such a fool when I realized what I’d done.
107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag
hadn’t been stolen. (BREATHED)
→She breathed a sign of relief when she realized/ To her
relief.
108. Would you like to contribute something to our
campaign? (MAKE)
→Would you like to make a contribution to our campaign?
109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not
popular. (CALL)
→There is no call for products which seem to lack credibility.
110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new
machinery. (DEMANDS)
→Operating/ the operation of this new machinery demands
technical skills.
111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
→We have no small sizes in stock. / We are out of stock of
small sizes. / (Our) small sizes are out of stock.
112. In all probability we will finish the project on
Thursday. (CHANCES)
→(The) chances are that the project will be finished on
Thursday.
113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking.
(SOUND)
→They arrived at their destination safe and sound
114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK)
→Mara used to work as a picture restorer.
115. I’m sure you were driving too fast.
→You must have been driving too fast.
116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
→If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.
117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe
out: destroy)
→I have had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.
 119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected. →He wasn’t to blame for the accident.
150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be
→There is no connection between vitamin intake and
trusted.
intelligence.
→Friendly as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
→His wife is pushing him to get a better job.
122. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
→ He broke the work record at his second attempt.
123. I applied for the job but was turned down.
→My application for the job was turned down.
124. There are more people out of work in this country than
ever before.
→Never have there been more people out of work in this
country.
125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
→My boyfriend loses his temper very easily.
126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING)
→Let’s do the washing-up in the morning.
127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED)
→He still has not retired despite his age.
128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE)
→Who should I make out the cheque to?
129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend.
→Ann pleaded with her friend not to drive so fast.
130. My protests were ignored.
→Nobody took notice of my protests.
131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
→I am sure he didn’t take your briefcase deliberately.
132. We only dispatch goods after receiving the money.
→Only after the money is received can we dispatch goods.
133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.
→You pay in twelve successive monthly instalments of 20
pounds.
134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
→Once he settles/ has settled down, his performance will
improve.
135. The result of the match was never in doubt.
→At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
→This will be the first time the orchestra has performed/
played outside London.
137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
→Their comment won’t deter him.
138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)
→She makes frequent complaint about my liking.
139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
→Some people are resigned to the fact that a storm is
inevitable.
140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT)
→There is nothing left in the fridge.
145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)
→Money counts for little in the island.
146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT)
→Can you direct me to the …
147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a
statement. (FIT)
→The Prime Minister saw/ thought fit to make a statement.
148. I’d rather we started at seven.
(PREFERENCE)
→My preference was for a seven o’clock start.
149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
 151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her. 175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to
→It was only when the body was found that the police me. (DIFFERENCE)
believed her. →Come on Thursday or Friday. It makes no difference to me
152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said. .
→They urged me not to give up hope 176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS)
153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in →Amanda has made great/good progress this term.
the Philippines. 177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
→Not as many people live to retirement age in Philippines as
→A man with a gun kills 3 people in …
in Britain.
178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th.
→The police has found the cause of the missing heiress.
→All the seats for the concert on December 12th have been
179. His appearance was completely unexpected.
booked.
→His appearance was beyond our expectation.
155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED)
180. He is by no means a smart boy.
→The foreigner denied knowing anything about it.
→He is not completely a smart boy.
156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct
181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
answer. (SUCCEEDED)
→I assume that he is …
→Only Jane succeeded in producing the correct answer.
182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central
→He objects to anyone else touching his records.
heating. (COMPARISON)
→There is no comparison between an open fire and central 183. He didn’t think much of the musical show
heating. yesterday. (OPINION)
158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in →He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday.
this test. (BOUND) 184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped.
→That young man is bound to fail in this test. (EXPECTATIONS)
159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE) →The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations.
→I didn’t have enough courage to tell him what I really 185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to
thought. attend the concert. (EXCEPTION)
160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK) →With the exception of the music teacher every member of
→The Greens look on Henry as a good friend. staff attended the concert.
161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM) 186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good
→Teachers think that work does/causes you no harm. singer. (REPUTATION)
162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting → He has a reputation as a good singer.
flight. (MEANT) 187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)
→The delay meant that we missed our connecting flight. →He comes across as a very good violinist. = seem as, way that
163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! other people see a person
(HELP) 188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we
→Help yourself to a sandwich. (= take some of it) had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in →We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of
his field. (WIDELY) oversleeping.
→Dr. Peters is widely regarded as being … 189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
→You are supposed to tell him what to do.
165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
→The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office. 190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
→The less hurried the boss is, the worse he works.
166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics.
→I am utterly ignorant of aeronautics. 191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
→The company is expected to get more profit this year.
167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely
punished. 192. I was astonished by her confidence.
→The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous →What astonished me was her confidence.
behaviour. 193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the
168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been airport.
forgotten by next term. →Arriving at = On/Upon arrival the airport, someone told me
→In all probability/likelihood the whole thing will … my flight was cancelled.
169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile. 194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his
→Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile. name. (TONGUE)
→I knew I had met him before, but his name is on the tip of
170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
my tongue.
→We must cut down on the number of cars on the roads.
195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT)
→His choice was always in step with his wife’s decision/what
→It’s rude to cut in when someone is speaking.
his wife decided.
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are
196. Remember to write to us! (DROP)
cut off. (BACK)
→Remember to drop us a line/note!
→If we are cut off, we can fall back on our emergency
197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET)
electricity supply.
→Get in touch with him if you can’t talk directly to him.
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET)
198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance.
→We are going to set off early tomorrow morning.
(KEEP)
174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK)
→Keep your end up, there will be another chance.
→What are you keeping back from me?
199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he
had ever been in his life.
 →The day she agreed to marry him was the happiest he had →He is claimed to be the owner of the valuable picture.
ever had in his life.
200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
→Do I have to arrive so early?
201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
→The boss has had his car stolen/ been robbed of his car.
202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
→Only a very brave person could have done that.
203. The last time we were here was in 1980.
→We haven’t been here since 1980.
204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→Only on his fourth proposal did she accept him.
205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
→Has you heard from her lately?
206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
→We insist on having your answer tonight at the latest.
207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains
with these rubber ones. (SUBSTITUTE)
→We have decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains
for these rubber ones.
208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED)
→Miranda has been robbed of all her jewelry.
209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID)
→He is afraid of nothing.
210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED)
→I am not used to getting up quite so early like this.
211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)
→Nothing went wrong that morning.
212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café.
(CHARGES)
→The café charges a lot for a portion …
213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think?
(CHANCE)
→What chance do I have of passing the examination, do you
think?
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until
he was half way through it.
→Only when he was half way through the exercise did he
realize how difficult it was.
215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods made further progress impossible.
216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began
cheering.
→The cheering from the crowd began as he rose to speak.
217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty
in finding the place.
→The place was much more difficult to find than we had
expected.
218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
→We’ll soon find a solution to (overcome) our present
financial problems.
219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→Nobody is to blame/is responsible for the fact that the
meeting was cancelled.
220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
→It’s a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers.
221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start
until 8:30. (TIME)
→We can take our time; the play …
222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE)
→John has a lot of confidence in himself.
223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES)
→His holiday time coincides with mine.
224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED)
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really →A big cupboard would take up too much space in this room.
annoyed her. (BACK) 246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT)
→Could you put me up for the weekend?
→The way he took everything he did for granted really got/put
her back up.
226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE)
→It was in the balance whether he recovered or not. =
uncertain
227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER)
→Which of the two books would you rather read?
228. These books have been lent by the British Council
library. (LOAN)
→These books have been on loan from the British Council
library.
229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds.
→This morning I spent 40 pounds on a pair of shoes.
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the
meeting yesterday.
→Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the
meeting yesterday.
231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to
that magazine.
→I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months
ago.
232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than
the southeast.
→The annual rainfall in/for the North West of Britain is
greater/higher than that in the southeast.
233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter
home.
→On/Upon arriving/arrival in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern
me. (BUSINESS)
→It’s none of my business what Rachel does in her spare time.
235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the
initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE)
→The final version of the plan bore little/almost no
resemblance to the initial draft.
236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL)
→Their feeling about each other is mutual.
237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT)
→The bottle must be kept/ placed in an upright position.
238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT)
→There was a poor turnout for the meeting.
239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in
the world.
→Singapore is the country I’d like to visit most.
240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
→She is a person who listens more sympathetically than
anyone else I know.
241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any
more. (CALL/DEMAND)
→There is no longer any call/DEMAND for cars with large
engines.
242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the
club. (REGRETS)
→I had no regrets about leaving the club in the end.
243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS)
→Nobody knows how he is going to react.
244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she
told him. (THREATENED)
→She threatened to leave if he didn’t apologize immediately.
245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big
cupboard. (TAKE)
 247. The service given by the bank has improved 268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
recently. (IMPROVEMENTS)
→Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
→The bank has made improvements to its service recently. 269. Her success went beyond her expectation.
248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of →Never had she expected that she was so successful.
prison tomorrow. (RELEASED)
→The well-known gang leader is being released from prison
tomorrow.
249. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
→Isn’t there any other way to reach the city center?
250. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→Never in my life have I seen such a mess!
251. The weather is probably not going to change.
→There will probably be no change in the weather.
252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my
confidence. (FEET)
→I’d made up my mind, but at the last minutes I got/had cold
feet.
253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan.
(A STRAIGHT FACE)
→I couldn’t keep a straight face when he told me of his plan.
254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)

→I had/got the impression that he was worried about

something.
255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before.
(MUCH)
→I’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before.
256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week?
(SUPPOSED)
→When are we supposed to collect the books …
257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.
→The older he got, the more his memory failed him.
258. The house has got everything except for a large
garden. (LACKS)
→The only thing the house lacks is a large garden.
259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise.
(LIKELIHOOD)
→There is little likelihood of her giving you a pay rise.
260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like
both of them. (SIDES)
→I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like
both of them.
261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins.
(SHOWERED)
→She will be showered with great many congratulations if she
wins./ …have great many congratulations showered on her….
262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be
late. (MIGHT)
→You might have phoned me if you’d be late.  SHOULD
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
→She was convinced that she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
→The house had its roof blown off by the hurricane.
265. This affair doesn’t concern you.
→This affair is no concern of yours. = NONE OF YOUR
BUSINESS
266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
→I can barely see any marks on that dress. = HARDLY =
SCARCELY
267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this
year’s championship.
→It’s a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year’s
championship.
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES) →He didn’t hesitate to help me.
296. He never thought of telling her.
→What are her chances of passing the exam?
→It never occurred to him to tell her.
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION)
→He found the solution to the puzzle in two minutes.
272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER)
→My brother is under the weather.
273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you
look. (HAVE)
→The full amount will have to be paid when you look.
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for
weeks.
→It looked though the room had been unoccupied for weeks.
275. I didn’t see her again for five years.
→Five years have passed since I last saw her.
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
→The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used
to be.
277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the
poor. (PRESENT)
→The millionaire decided to make a present of his money the
poor.
278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN)
→We have run out of ice cream.
279. I had better go back to work. (TIME)
→It is high time I went back to work.
280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
→He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher.
281. I’m the only child in my family.
→My mother gave birth to only one child.
282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the
bathroom and knew that. (CAUGHT)
→I caught her smoking in the bathroom.
283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE)
→He had no choice but TO apologize. = alternative = option
284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW)
→John blew up the tires of his bicycle.
285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→Some people are strange to alternative medicine. =
mystified by
286. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
→Failure to obey the regulations may cause = lead to your
disqualification/ being disqualified.
287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.
→With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard.
288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their
territorial rights.
→The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of
their territorial rights.
289. Can I speak to someone about my
problem?
→Would it be possible for me to talk to …
290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)
→He has a reputation for being a very hard bargainer.
291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
→He takes his wife for granted.
292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was
$15,000. (OUTLAY)
→The initial outlay on the project was $15,000. – kinh phí
293. It was a red-letter day.
→That day was a memorial one for me.
294. We regret to inform you that your application has not
been successful.
→Much to our regret we must inform …
295. He made no bones about helping me.
297. The dress was so temping that I bought it. 319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES)
→I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress. →(The) chances are that all of you will be able to enter college.
298. The idea no longer interests her.
→She has gone off the idea.
299. Very little money was raised by the charity
appeal. (RESPONSE)
→The response to the charity appeal was very poor.
300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a
doctor. (JEOPARDY)
→His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in
jeopardy./in danger/at stake/at risk
301. He liked the new job straight away.
(DUCK)
→He took to the new job like duck to water.
302. He’s not sure whether to go or not.
(MINDS)
→He’s in two minds about whether to go or not. – sitting on
the fence.
303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY)
→She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt.
304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it
rather expensive.
→Impressed by the new camera as/though we were/might be,
we found it rather expensive.
305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.
→There have been no changes to the team since last
Saturday’s match.
306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the
station?
→Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus …
307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR)
→I’m telling you this for fear that you might make a mistake.
308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to
steal. (DISCOURAGE)
→They have security guards in order to discourage someone
from trying to steal.
309. This government has changed its taxation policy
completely since the last general election. (UNDERGONE)
→This government has undergone a complete change in its
taxation policy since …
310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST)
→It will take us at least 30 minutes to get to the airport.
311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made.
(DAWNED)
→It suddenly dawned on Clair what a …
312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY)
→Peter is crazy about collecting stamps.
313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is
easy. (CONCLUSION)
→Don’t come to/draw a conclusion that this job is easy.
314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him.
→Charming as/though Tony may be/is, I wouldn’t trust him.
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb
the meeting.
→Rather than disturbing/disturb the meeting, I left without
saying goodbye.
316. The thief must have come in through the window.
→The thief almost certainly came in through the window.
317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an
experienced driver or not.
→However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed
is dangerous.
318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every
night.
→Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to
be full every night.
320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS) team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)
→I think his theory stands to reason.= is reasonable
321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)
→Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill. = Don’t make a
storm in a teacup
322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the
problem. (BLAME)
→Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem.
323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her.
(CUT)
→She isn’t really cut out for teaching.
324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED)
→Graham has devoted all his time to doing research.
325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
→You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you.
326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
→My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME)
→She came up to their expectations.
328. They will not announce the decision formally.
→No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given.
329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth.
→It was her firm belief that John was telling the truth.
330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had
no choice.
→Reluctant as/though he was to pay such a high price, he had
no choice.
331. This is our temporary office.
→For the time being, this is our office.
332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the
football match.
→Such was the anger of the spectators that they …
333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
→They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
→He was completely out of her mind.
335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle.
(BEARS)
→The man in that picture bears a resemblance to my uncle.
336. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the
party? (OBJECTION)
→What’s your objection to inviting Jackie to the party?
337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)
→She has her hands full so (she) cannot go shopping.
338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
→The very thought of his face at that moment makes me
laugh.
339. Their chances of success are small.
→It’s not likely that they will succeed. =There is little
likelihood that…
340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and
I’ve decided not to go. (WEIGHED)
→I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and …
341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to
live in. (CRY)
→This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in.
342. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
→I am dying to see her again.
343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
→The edge of the shore was becoming covered with oil.
345. We may not be able to give the concert.
→The concert may have to be cancelled.
346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→Alan’s illness was the result of/ caused by her working too
hard at the office.
347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the
 →The team’s defeat was the direct consequence of the coach’s →The late 19th century first saw/ witnessed the local
tactics. government systems incorporate into law.
348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s 370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight.
away. (TIME)
→I won’t have you play/ allow you to play music after
→It is a waste of time phoning …= It is pointless to V = It’s no midnight.
use/good + Ving 371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed
349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR) for you.
→Who is the heir to the estate? →Little do you realize how much I …
350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL) 372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault.
→He likes people to call him “Professor”. →How dare you imply that it was all my fault.
351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information. 373. My job involves working from 6 p.m till midnight.
→Precious little useful information is given in the brochure. →I am on duty from 6 p.m till midnight.
352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount 374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM.
Fuji. →It makes no difference whether we will start at 1PM or
→That takes me back to the time I climbed to the … 2PM.
353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number. 375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his
→Should you find it necessary, you can … mother.
354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. →The boy was on the point of crying when he …
→My friends talked me into going the party … 376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you. →Such was her hopelessness that she decided to …
→It is at Mr. Foster’s request that I write this letter to you. 377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)
356. He gave me a detailed account of the operation. →We have to settle this matter once and for all.
→He gave me a blow-by-blow account of the operation. 378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries
357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up in football. (SHOULDERS)
on alternative days. (TURNS) →In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other
→We agreed to take turns to do the washing up. countries in football.
358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics 379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO)
he disagrees with. (DISTANCES) →He gambled, lost everything and ran into debt. = to be in red
→He makes sure that he distances himself from politics he … 380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid
359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE)
wrong. (PICKING)
→The new manager keeps picking on me for … →You should make an example of him so that …
360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to 381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)
three. (SHORT) →Did you catch sight of Alice at the party last night? = catch a
→They have sort-listed three applicants. glimpse of
361. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family 382. He is a generous person. (NAME)
argument. (LIKENED) →Generosity is his middle name.
→Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument. 383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage,
362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my I reckon.
request. (MADE) →I think it sometimes a great advantage working
→Carol made a pretence of not having understood my request. independently.
363. If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should 384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you
book in advance. can.
→If you want good accommodation in Brighton, it is advisable →You should work the best you can to get the best result.
to book in advance. 385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area.
364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed →The storm surprisingly caused little damage in the area.
area. 386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get
→They recommended that new factories (should) be opened in such good results.
the … →Nowhere will you find a school of which the students get
365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the such good results.
city. (HAND) 387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do
→He’s a taxi driver, so he knows the city like the back of his this evening.
hand. →We might/could just as well watch TV this evening.
366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS) 388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her.
→If this news ever reaches/comes to her ears, she’ll be furious. →Such was her attractiveness that every …
367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM) 389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to
→There’s a list of repairs as long as your arm. carry out the project.
368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male →Whether we have their financial support or not, we will …
female relations? 390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE)
→Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie’s views on male →Your empty promises won’t cut any ice with her / will cut no
female relation? – see eye to eye with sb ice with her.
369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law 391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient
in the late 19th century. way. (ATTENDANCE)
→The boy dances attendance on his father.
392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow
morning. (ARRANGEMENTS)
→They have made arrangements to see …
393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the
promotion. (BOAT)
 →I really regret to have missed the boat to get the promotion.
394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working
condition. (SWING)
→He finally got into the swing of the new working condition.
395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE)
→His grandfather is now under the knife.
396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS)
→His parents were at a loss when they tried to understand his
action.
397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do
this exercise now.
→Had you attended yesterday’s class, you could do this exercise now.
398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win
the prize.
→He will have to try harder in order to win the prize.
399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your
place. (BUT)
→There’s no one here but you would like to be in your space. →In time you will appreciate what I am getting at.
400. You are (flat) broke. So am I. (BOAT)
417. I’d rather you didn’t go.
→You are broke. I am in the same boat.
→I’d prefer you not to go.
401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)
418. They’ll arrive soon.
→They fell in love at first sight.
→It won’t be long before they arrive.
402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen
419. There is a rumour that you stole it.
any more. (SIGHT)
→It is rumoured that you stole it.
→We continued waving until the train was out of sight.
403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH) 420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT)
→We have lost touch with/ haven’t got in touch him for ages. →I can’t work out the answer without a calculator.
404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible 421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST)
while we’ve been out. (UP) →The last person I expected to see there was Tim.
→I’m sure the children have been getting up to something 422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect.
terrible … (UNDER)
405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not →Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
serious. 423. This is none of your business! (DOESN”T)
→It was with great relief to hear that her …/ To my relief, →This doesn’t concern you!
her.. 424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO)
406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress. →Robert didn’t know what he was going to do next.
→She has a good chance of success/being successful as an 425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was
actress. flat.
407. You must concentrate on your work more.
→You must apply yourself to your work more. →Only when I checked the tyre did I notice it was flat.
408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in 426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once.
the election. (DELAY)
→Not having been born in this country, you can’t … →Please inform the relevant authorities without delay.
409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing 427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works
the crime. (RED) hard.
→The burglar was caught red-handed. →However hard she works, she never seems to succeed.
410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED) 428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
→The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me./ It →I‘ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew.
suddenly dawned on me what a “freebie” meant. 429. I never thought that I would win a prize.
411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED) →It had never crossed my mind that I would win a prize. = It
had never occurred to me
→You get out of bed on the wrong side this morning. = to be 430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any
like a bear with a sore head minute.
412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH) (LIKELIHOOD)
→She felt like a fish out of water in the huge hotel. >< like a →There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at
duck to water any minute.
413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE) 431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED)
→They admitted the truth in my presence.
414. I’ve hardly done anything today. →I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds.
(NEXT) 432. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the painting. (WENT)
→I have done next to nothing today. →The painting went for five thousand pounds.
415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. = confused, 433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)
worried →We have broken even this year.
→Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed. 434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT)
416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting →1967 saw/witnessed the advent of the transmission of
at. programs in color.
435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after
the operation.
→The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had
expected.
436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all.
→He made no reference to our previous conversation at all.
437. We were all shocked by his reaction.
→His reaction came as a shock to all of us.
438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)
→I am at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour.
439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to
the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
→The severity of the punishment was out of proportion to the
(seriousness of the) crime.
440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG)
→Our problems are just the tip of the iceberg.
441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new
projects. (DARK)
→Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new
projects.
442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)
→I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by
arresting the leader. (STOP)
→The police put a stop to the fighting …
444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from
his accident.
→Ever since his accident, Colin has been unable to make
sound judgement.
 445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive →He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years’
changes into the French film industry. (BREATHE) imprisonment.
468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture.
→Critics are hoping the new director can breathe new life into…
→I’m sorry not to have attended Professor Baker’s lecture.
446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like 469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother.
this. (FIGURE) →Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress.
→It is very difficult to put an exact figure on the value of a 470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
table like this. →Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are 471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)
very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE) →He spent the entire day watching videos.
472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED)
→Five boys on a motorbike … mph is a recipe for disaster.
→It never occurred to me that I could go by train.
448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three
years previously. (BOOK) 473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
→Detectives had closed the book on … →What caused the explosion is still unknown.
449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB) 474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)
→He is a dab hand at cooking spaghetti. →The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago.
450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important 475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.
as he thinks. (SIZE) →The children are under a cloud because of their bad
→We all want to cut him down to size. behaviour. bị ô nhục
451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help 476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED)
me out. (TEETH) →John devoted to his work.
→He really kicked me in the teeth when … 477. Mary knew what the answer was before reading the book.
452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME) →By the time she had finished reading the book, Mary knew
→He died with nothing to his name. what the answer was.
453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember 478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching.
something. (JOG)
→Have a look at this picture. It may help you to jog your →Watchfully standing behind the President were his
memory. bodyguards.
454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME) 479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him.

→He is making a name for himself as an interviewer. →What most irritates me about him is his clothes.
455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth 480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal
rate is responsible for the old age. (Resistance) was turned down. (REJECTION)
→There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that →The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young
the fall … man.
456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. 481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)
(GO INTO) →It is a waste of time trying to save endangered species.
482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.
→The Minister didn’t go into detail about the casualties. →I didn’t pay much attention to the girl standing at the gate.
457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians. 483. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.
→He’s (got) a low opinion of politicians. (RESULTED)
458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes →The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden
shops. illness./ The PM’s sudden illness resulted in his resignation.
→One point in favour of living in the … 484. Did the football team play any better last weekend?
459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.
→Mary explained the problem with surprising clarity. →Was there any improvement in the way the football team
460. We have credited the money to your current account at played last weekend?
this bank. 485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct.
→We have placed the money to the credit of your current (THREATENED)
account at this bank. →The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
461. Your silly questions distracted me. 486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day
→You drove me to distraction with your silly questions. on the beach.
462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) →She can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.
→I have a lot of affection for her. = an affinity for/with sb/sth 487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there.
463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed. →There is nothing I wouldn’t do to …
→Sports such as gymnastics and skiing need regular practise. 488. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
464. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present. →He attributed his victory/success to good luck.
→I would have thought that she would have liked her present. 489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED)
465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the →Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”.
year. 490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the
→They have been trying out/testing a new flu vaccine since week, won’t we? (BE)
the … →A decision will have to be made by the end of the week,
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her. won’t it?
→I can’t help feeling that he … 491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in
public. (BEING)
467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)
→Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
492. You should have called the doctor at once.
 →It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once. →If I were you, I would …
493. We have no option but to collect this license 516. It wasn’t my fault the business failed.
free. →Through no fault of mine that the business failed.
→The collection of this license free is obligatory.
494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
→No matter how much louder he can shout, I still won’t take
…
495. That’s none of your business.
→That’s nothing to do with you./ That doesn’t concern you.
496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new
editor fell ill.
→Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new …
497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a
child. (ALLOWANCES)
→You should make allowances for his bad manners; …
498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in
the city. (DIFFERENCE) = a far cry from
→There was a complete difference between life in the
countryside and that in the city.
499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in
supernatural powers.
→Thousands of years ago, people had high belief in …
500. The telephone has brought convenience to people all
over the world. →The telephone has been convenient to people
all over the world.
501. A man with high ambition will never find leisured time in his
life. (AMBITIOUS)
→Highly ambitious man will …
502. She was finally persuaded to travel by train. (PERSUASION)
→She finally accepted the persuasion of traveling by train. =
came round to sth/Ving
503. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s
will.
→Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will.
504. They had been lost in mountains for three days but they
looked strong and healthy.
→Even though they …
505. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes.
→However long it takes I will find that man.
506. This is the most amusing thing I have ever read. (SUCH)
→I have never read such an amusing thing before.
507. What are you thinking at the moment?
→What are in your mind at the moment?
508. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
(THAT)
→It was Mary that rang hours and hours ago.
509. It was easy for us to find the house.
→We had no difficulty (in) finding the house.
510. Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year.
→The exhibition has not been so well attended this year.
511. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like
the new, cheaper ice-scream.
→I might have known that my children wouldn’t like …
512. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters.
→Make sure you finish tying all these letters before going to
lunch.
513. He didn’t realise until that moment how much he loved her.
→Only then that moment did he realise how much he …
514. You can leave only when I tell
you.
→Until I tell you, you cannot leave.
515. I think you should go by train. (WERE)
 517. David played the main role when the proposal was 560. The wedding was held despite the rain.
drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL) → The wedding took place despite the rain.
→David was instrumental in drafting the proposal.
518. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement,
everything would have been fine. (STUCK TO)
→If you had stuck to our …
519. I think you should have some consideration for those
who don’t have lives at privilege as yours. (SPARE)
→
520. When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly.
(IMPACT)
→When I heard her speak, it made a profound impact on me.
521. The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984.
→No rain in Ha Noi since 1984 was as big as the one last
October.
522. Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox.
→Nick admitted to one of the detectives that …
523. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest
fire. (ADSENCE)
→There is an absence of animal in vast area after the forest
fire.
524. Our environment is polluted seriously. (POLLUTION)
→There is a serious pollution in our environment.
525. We cannot make any comparison with her
sacrifice. (COMPARE)
→We can compare nothing else with her sacrifice.
526. A huge investment has been put into the field
of hydro-electricity. (INVEST)
→They invest a big fund/ sum of money in the field of hydro-
electricity.
527. They speak English in a high proficiency. (PROFICIENTLY)
→They speak English very proficiently.
528. He tried his best but he couldn’t succeed. (SUCCESS)
→He tried his best but he couldn’t get any success.
529. Regular practice will make us skillful.
(PRACTISE)
→You will be skillful if you practise regularly.
530. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)
→He held/kept/stood his ground against his adversary.
531. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy.
(COME)
→Don‘t come to conclusion that learning English is easy.
532. The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of
the environmental problems. (PUT)
→The local council has put/laid the blame on mass tourism for
the cause of environmental problems.
533. The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a
young man. (ACCOUNT)
→The book gives an interesting account of the …….
554. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
→ “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John
asked her
555. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
→ This is the first I have eaten this kind of food
556. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
→ Your chance of success depends on your hard working.
557. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
→ He made great efforts to give up smoking
558. An aerial is not required with this radio
→ You don’t need to use an aerial with this radio
559. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
→ The sooner they stop smoking, the better he will feel