Đề thi chọn HSG môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8

Rewrite these sentences
1. I haven’t heard from him for ages.
He	
2. The beach is quite near the hotel.
The beach is within	
3. John prefers windsurfing to sailing.
John would	
4. I haven’t seen a play by Shakespeare for more than ten years.
It’s	
5. Whe we crossed the fields, we couldn’t see the mountains because of the rain.
If	
6. I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn’t.
She persuaded	
7. I didn’t want to buy it, but because he insisted, I bought it.
He pushed	
8. “You must think about it carefully before you decide”, she told me.
She urged	
9. “ I am innocent”, she said, and the court believed her.
She convinced	
10. She says that it’s good if I make my own decision.
She encourages	
11.His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
His wife is pushing	
12. “You’re making a terrible mistake”, she told me, and eventually I believed it.
She persuaded	
13. Why did he decide to go to Italy instead of France?
What convinced	
14. I need an early night.
I could	
15. She told me that it was wrong of me to leave early.
She criticised	
16. He really likes cars.
He’s crazy	
17. I don’t want to go to that party tonight.
I don’t feel	
18. She doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
She’s got a	
19. I’d like to go somewhere else for a change.
I fancy	
20. A lot of men think that it’s wrong for women to work.
A lot of men disapprove	
21. People are persuded by adverts to spend mor ethan they can afford.
Adverts tempt	
22. Older men attract her.
She is	
23. I felt like walking out without paying because the service was so bad.
I was tempted	
24. I find their lifestyle quite attractive, although I probably wouldn’t really enjoy it.
Their lifestyle appeals	
25. I really need a holiday.
I’m desperate	
26. The dress was so tempting that I bought it.
I couldn’t resist the	
27. I don’t know why people are attracted to spend all day on the beach.
I can’t see the	
28. I met some old friends by chance in the pub.
I bumped	
29. Their party is on the same date as another one I’ve been invited to.
Their party coincides	
30. By chance I was there when she revealed the truth.
I happened	
31. If I’m lucky, I’ll get the job as soon as I get there.
With a	
32. Guess who I met by chance on my way here?
Guess who I ran	
33. Fortunately, the boat hadn’t left.
By a stroke	
34. If nothing unfortunate happens, I’ll see you next week.
All being	
35. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
It crossed	
36. Jane doesn’t have so far to travel as the other students.
The other students	
37. It’s John’s fault than the tickets were lost.
John is to	
38. John took a packed lunch on his walk because he thought he might be hungry.
John took a packed lunch in case	
39. The police have advised the car owners to fit an alarm in their cars.
Car owners have received	
40. Mary travelled to China because she wanted to study medicine there.
Mary travelled to China so that	
41. It can be sometimes difficult to talk to her.
She isn’t	
42. They didn’t take their exam because they were ill.
If	
43. “I’m afraid you can’t smoke in this room”, the doctor told teh patient.
The doctor refused	
44. Should we persuade him not to buy that old house?
Is there	
45. Haven’t you got stronger cigarettes?
Are these	
46. John wants someone to make him a new suit for the party.
John wants to	
47. they couldn’t go for a walk because it rained heavily.
The heavy	
48. This is a problem of concept rather than fact.
This is not so	
49. Offering him more money won’t make any difference.
Even if	
50. You never know what’s going to happen, do you?
One	
51. If she feels worse during the night, give her this medicine.
Should	
52. He came quietly because he didn’t wnat to wake up the baby.
He came quietly so	
53. They worked together very hard but only Mary passed the exam.
They worked together very hard but only Mary was	
54. He said it was my fault, which was unkind.
It was unkind	
55. He said the car must be repaired soon.
He insisted on the car	
56. I was amazed by the things he said.
I thought what	
57. You’re allowed to eat at that restaurant without wearing a tie.
You don’t	
58. It would be a pity to sell this house.
Let’s	
59. “Why don’t you go away for a few days?” John suggested to me.
John suggested	
60. What do you do when you see a meat seller in the street?
How do you	
61. The photographs are quiet different from the actual holiday location.
These pictures have	
62. Although John was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
Despite	
63. Please don’t invite Mary to stay for teh weekend.
I’d rather	
64. It’s a pity I haven’t got a new dress to wear to the party.
I wish	
65. How long have you been reading “Hamlet”?
When	
66. I’d rather prefer not to go out this evening.
I’d rather	
67. Mr. Smith must be called immediately.
It is vital	
68. John doesn’t expect to get the job.
John would be	
69. They didn’t want to be late for the meeting so they left in plenty of time.
So	
70. When did they first use computers in our banks?
How long is	
71. Martin’s eyes were tested two months ago.
Martin	
72. When I saw snow I remembered to take my fur coat.
The snow	
73. They only went to bed at 1 a.m
It wasn’t 	
74. My son Martin’s very happy and pleased to be going on holiday soon.
My son Martin’s looking	
75. I am fond of my son although he dresses terribly.
I am fond of my son in spite	
76. The east of Poland is drier than the west.
There is not	
77. The headmaster did not allow the pupils to leave the school before 2 p.m.
The headmaster made	
78. There may be an admission fee.
You	
79. The report recommended that the factory should be closed immediately.
The report recommended 	
80. What is wrong with letting parents choose the school they want their children to attend.
Why not	
81. He has no cause to complain.
There is no reason why	
82. What I like most about him is his honesty.
His honesty, more	
83. Even if they had played better, they’d still have lost.
However	
84. It would be a pity to quarrel about it.
Let	
85. He is likely to be late.
It looks	
86. Please don’t let me forget to go to the dentist.
Could you	
87. He has some interesting things to say about life in England.
Some of	
88. The reason for John’s sudden departure remained unknown.
No one	
89. I’d rather drink tea than coffee.
Given	
90. I was annoyed because he switched off the TV without asking.
I objected	
91. The manager said the work must be finished by 5 p.m.
The manager insisted on the	
92. Nowadays people don’t learn foreign languages the same way as I did.
Nowadays people learn	
93. It would be pity to give up.
Let’s	
94. Although he didn’t have any experience, he got the job.
In spite	
95. Stopping smoking improved my health.
My health	
96. It’s been such a long time since I last saw you.
It’s been so	
97. It’s impossible for him to pass the examination.
There is no possibility of	
98. All the shops are closed on Saturday.
None	
99. It is more difficult to teach young children than adults.
Young children	
100. I’ll go to the football match tomorrow if the weather’s fine.
Unless	
101. It would be a good idea to see the Director first.
You’d	
102. It is unnecessary to bring anything else.
Nothing	
103. He managed to mend the car.
He succeeded	
104. I’m quite certain that wasn’t John’s wife, she’s Polish.
That couldn’t	
105. You should have your eyes tested as soon as possiblt.
I advise	
106.We can’t afford to buy that car.
That car	
107. I’d prefer you not to tell John about my new job.
I’d rather	
108. Is this the way to the College?
Am I going	
109. Learning Polish is more difficult thanlearning English.
It isn’t	
110. I suggest we go to the cinema tonight.
Why	?
111. Would you like to come to the concert with me?
Are you	
112. People say that he was an excellent actor.
He is	
113. This is the last time I speak to you.
Never	
114. I have never visited this museum before.
This is	
115. I don’t think it’s possible you saw Mary in the street yesterday because she went to work abroad last month.
You	
116. I didn’t think there would be such a lot os furniture in the house.
There	
117. It was only May but the sea was so warm we went swimming.
The sea was warm	
118. Travelling by car is usually more comfortable than travelling by train.
It is not usually	
119. “Why don’t you buy a new TV set?” John suggested.
John suggested	
120. They will get there too late to be able to send some information.
By the time	
121. Jane will only come to the party if Peter is invited.
Unless Peter	
122. “I am sorry I lost your book, Mary”, said John.
John apologised	
123. Would you like to go for a walk in the park?
Do you feel	
124.I’m not tall enough to reach the shelf.
The shelf	
125. My son will be nineteen on July 10.
July 10 is	
126. I’m going to learn French next year.
French is	
127. It annoys me when students ask silly questions.
I can’t stand	
128. Not only does she speak English but she also speaks French.
As well	
129. He does almost no work.
He hardly	
130. If you don’t apologise, I will never speak to you again.
Unless	
131. John didn’t see her yesterday, and neither did Paul.
Neither	
132. I very seldom watch the 19.30 TV news.
I hardly	
133. As I get older, I forget more.
The	
134. You ought to make you your mind now.
It’s time	
135. My health improved after I stopped drinking coffee.
Stopping	
136. Martin finds it strange to learn about 6 hours yesterday.
Martin is not used	
137. They crossed the Atlantic in just over six days.
It	
138. There is every chance that prices will go up again soon.
It looks	
139. John made a great mistake when he bought that car.
John should	
140. Whose pen is this?
Who	
141. This suitcase is too small for all my things.
This suitcase is not	
142. Their house is so far away that we can’t walk there.
It is such	
143. “Can you guess who has just left?” he asked us.
He asked us if	
144. The architect worked on the plans for six months.
The architect spent	
145. 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	
146. I haven’t seen so much rain for a long time.
It’s	
147. Malcolm was originally going to buy a car, bout he bought a motor-cycle instead.
Instead	
148. Please explain this letter to me.
Please tell me	
149. You cannot go into that restaurant without a jacket and tie.
Unless	
150. It is high time for us to go home.
It’s time we	
151. I don’t like this food as much as you do.
You	
152. What particular;y impressed me was her accent-free pronunciation.
I	
153. The result of the match was never in doubt.
At no time	
154, This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
This will be the first time	
155. How long has this roof been leaking?
When	
156. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
Lydia	
157. I haven’t heard from home recently.
My	
158. I suppose you didn’t enjoy that party very much, did you?
You can’t	
159. It’s good thing I had my cheque-book on me. We would have been in trouble otherwise.
If	
160. It would be a good idea if you went and asked her yourself.
You’d	
161. The violent criticism of the Prime Minister was quite unjustified.
There	
162. Whose is that car outside the gate?
Who does	
163. If it doesn’t rain soon, a lot out crops will be lost.
Unless	
164. It won’t make any difference if it rains because we’ll still go.
We’ll still go	
165. I would do anything in the world for him.
There’s 	
166. Veronica remembered and so did Dorothy.
Veronica didn’t	
167. What would your own reaction have been?
What reaction	
168. Aren’t they ever going to bring us the breakfast I ordered for 8 o’clock?
Aren’t we	
169. The people who were there can remember nothing unusual happening.
Nobody who	
170. It was my refusal to obey the policeman that caused my arrest.
It was because I	
171. The disease is hardly ever fatal.
Hardly	
172. I have not often heard such an inspiring speech.
Seldom	
173. Almost immediately after I had started my lunch, a client arrived to see me.
No sooner	
174. Her words didn’t seem important at the time but they did seem important later.
Only 	
175. I have never been so confused by a lecture before.
Never	
176. They say that the fire still burning.
The fire	
177. They believe that ambulances have taken fifteen people to hospital.
It	
178. Children need love and affection, not toys.
What	
179. The way he keeps changing his mind worries me.
It	
180. The only thing I’m asking for is a little respect.
All	
181. As soon as she left, I realised she had taken my car keys by mistake.
No	
182. The result of the match disappointed us.
What	
183. They say that the new plane is fuel-efficient.
The new plane	
184. Someone must be at the door,
There	
185. We need twenty hours to fly to New Zealand.
It	
186. I really hate getting up when it’s still dark.
What	
187. You should be talking to me, not them.
It	
188. I’ve never felt so confused before.
Never 	
189. They think that Gulay is selling the company.
Gulay	
190. They expect that the police will investigate the cause of the blaze.
It	
191. He didn’t see the stranger until he walked into the room.
Not until	
192. If we don’t leave now, we won’t catch the beginning of the film.
It’s high time	
193. Although she is happily married, she feels bored sometimes.
Despite	
194. It is believed that the actor walked out because of the director.
The actor	
195. Without your help, I would never have succeeded.
Had	
196. The unemployment rate has risen slowly over the last six montths.
There	
197. It is unusual for the weather to be so warm at this time of the year.
The weather	
198. There is no one I like more than you!
You	
199. Even if she earned a lot of money , she would still want more.
No matter	
200. “I would recommend that you wrote to all the schools” said my teacher.
My teacher’s