I: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

27. This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT)

1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN) →This train was meant to leave 30 minutes ago.
→The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes. 28 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT) whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL)
→The storm had a badly effect on the crops. →The president placed/put his chauffeur-driven car at my
3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee. disposal.
(FAVOUR) 29. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)
→The whole committee was/were in favour of the project. →The painting has been valued at $25,000.
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any 30. This passport can be used in most countries.
one that he had been in the prison. (WORD) →This passport can be valid for most countries.
→The personnel officer gave him her word that she… 31. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)
5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) →I am on very good terms with my bank manager.
→The story he told us was beyond belief 32. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)
6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. →That hotel is a bit beyond our reach, I am afraid.
(TOUCH) 33. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→ I could not keep/get in touch with him because I had lost his →Without absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn’t have
phone number. succeeded.
7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) 34. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
→I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond. →Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.
8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. 35. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is
(MAP) going to be.
→The success of our local theater has put our city on the map. →Little does Rita realize how …
9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT) 36. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
→She is not upset; she is only putting on an act. →Lydia had some soup spilled over her new dress by a waiter
10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) last night.
→The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car. 37. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. →Had it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the
→The more wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down match.
12. Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky 38. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
there is black, just as in space. →Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Tim.
→Because there is no atmosphere on the moon, the sky… 39. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite
13. These young men became doctors after six years training. soon.
→After these young men had been trained for six years, the →It won’t be long after Jane’s husband returns from S.A.
became doctors 40. The permit expires at the end of this month.
14. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. →The permit is not valid after the end of this month.
→Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 41. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
105 A.D. →Much as I admire her achievement, I don’t really like her.
15. A man I don’t know told me about that. 42. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house
→I was told about that by a man I don’t know. until after the birth of their second child.
16. That was a silly thing to say! →Only when A. and C. had their second child did they decide
→What a silly thing to say! to move to a bigger house.
17. We’ve run out of petrol. 43. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
→There is no more petrol left. →Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent/stop him from
18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. 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
→He regretted not saying goodbye to her at the airport. of the Atlantic.
20. They failed to find out a solution to the problem. 45. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→They didn’t succeed in finding out a … →The last thing you should do is to phone the police.
21. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. 46. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
(ALTERNATIVE) →George was nowhere to be found.
→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 regularly. →So long as the examiners can read your handwriting, they
(PREVENT) will 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 brother. →He has a lot of dependants.
(REMIND) 49. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake
→Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother. 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) 50. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
→Repairing that old typewriter is pointless. (AGREEMENT)
26. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON) →There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the
→They have a lot of hobbies and interest in common. new methods.
51. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. 73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the
(REDUCTION) robbery.
→A reduction in/of interest rates may improve the economic →He received a six month sentence for his part in the robbery.
situation. 74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
52. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) →There is no limit/restriction on how much/what you eat for
→It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not. $5 at the new lunch-bar.
53. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. 75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
(DISAPPROVAL) →There have been very few sightings of the Yeti at this
→Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new altitude.
traffic scheme. 76. You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong.
54. Why isn’t this TV working? →Contrary to what you think, fat people aren’t always jolly.
→What is wrong with this TV? 77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke
to the local dialect.
55. May I borrow your pen? →But for his command of the local dialect, we could have
→Would you lend me your pen? been jailed.
56. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. 78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
→Costly as/though it may be, we must do something about the →Hardly does the council allow appeals against its decisions.
problem. 79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)
57. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict →She is a student having a head for figures.
the use of other chemicals. 80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses.
→In addition to banning the use of pesticides, we should also (HAND)
restrict the use of other chemicals. →I think we should give him a free hand.
58. You might fall if you are not careful. 81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept
→Be careful or you will fall. because she was ill. (TURN)
59. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. →Margaret was offered a place on the course but had to turn
→No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong. down because …
60. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon
overpowered him. 82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT)
→Despite his being the stronger of the two, Nam was soon →You’ll just have to take pot luck. (Take pot luck: ăn thử)
overpowered by his attacker. 83. Assembling the furniture is extremely easy. (PLAY)
61. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film →Assembling the furniture is a child’s play.
star attended. 84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to
→Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the me. (NOSE) superior: cấp cao hơn
party wouldn’t have been a success. →I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me.
62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy. 85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed.
→Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy. (LEAF)
63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard →You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed.
every day. 86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
→Only by training hard every day can you become a good (VERGE)
athlete. →Many species of wildlife are on the verge of extinction.
64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother. 87. The storm blew the roof off the house.
→He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother. →The house had its roof blown off by the storm.
65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY) 88. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre.
→He is virtually unable to read. →There is no quicker way than this to get into the town
66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. centre.
(FLUENT) 89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
→His French is fluent enough to go to the conference. →The cause of the fire was known to only one person.
67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK) 90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL)
→His arrival took us completely by surprise. → I’m not going to retire unless I feel like it.
68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET) 91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)
→The onset of the disease is a feeling is shown by a feeling of →After two hours there was still no sign of the bride.
faintness. 92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. →Rosa couldn’t bear the heat.
(OUTSET) 93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now.
→At the outset, he gave us a summary of his progress so far. →The woman whose husband you were rude to is upset now.
70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice- 94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
cream. (OFFSET) →Is there any likelihood that they pass Proficiency?
→To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. 95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before.
71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos →You have never had an offer better than 6,000 pounds
into England. before.
→The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobaccos 96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.
to W. R. →Bed and breakfast cost Harry 50 pounds a week.
72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract 97. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December.
is absolutely false. →This offer is only valid until 15 December.
→There is absolutely no truth in that rumour about the 98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL)
politician and the construction contract. →Be economical with water
99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND) →My application for the job was turned down.
→There has been little demand for cars this month. 124. There are more people out of work in this country than ever
100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in before.
breathing. (DIFFICULT) →Never have there been more people out of work in this
→The accident victims were increasingly difficult to breathe. country.
101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people. 125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
→Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people. →My boyfriend loses his temper very easily.
102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor. 126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING)
→We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the →Let’s do the washing-up in the morning.
decorators. 127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED)
103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new →He still has not retired despite his age.
house. 128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE)
→If I were you, I would forget about buying a new house. →Who should I make out the cheque to?
104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united 129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend.
opposition. Eliminate: chấm dứt →Ann pleaded with her friend not to drive so fast.
→Only by united opposition can we eliminate world terrorism. 130. My protests were ignored.
105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short. →Nobody took notice of my protests.
(MICKEY) 131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
→Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his →I am sure he didn’t take your briefcase deliberately.
hair cut so short. 132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL) →Only after the money is received can we despatch goods.
→I felt such a fool when I realized what I’d done. 133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.
107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t →You pay in twelve successive monthly instalments of 20
been stolen. (BREATHED) pounds.
→She breathed a sign of relief when she realized … 134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? →Once he settles/ has settled down, his performance will
(MAKE) improve.
→Would you like to make a contribution to our campaign? 135. The result of the match was never in doubt.
109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. →At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
(CALL) 136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
→There is no call for products which seem to lack credibility. →This will be the first time the orchestra has performed/
110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. played outside London.
(DEMANDS) 137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
→Operating/ the operation of this new machinery demands →Their comment won’t deter him.
technical skills. 138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)
111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK) →She makes frequent complaint about my liking.
→We have no small sizes in stock. / We are out of stock of 139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
small sizes. / Small sizes are out of stock. →Some people are resigned to the fact that a storm is
112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. inevitable.
(CHANCES) 140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT)
→The chances are that the project will be finished on →There is nothing left in the fridge.
Thursday. 145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)
113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) →Money counts for little in the island.
alive and kicking: bình an vô sự 146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT)
→They arrived at their destination safe and sound →Can you direct me to the …
114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK) 147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement.
→Mara used to work as a picture restorer. (FIT)
115. I’m sure you were driving too fast. →The Prime Minister saw/ thought fit to make a statement.
→You must have been driving too fast. 148. I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE)
116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack. →My preference was for a seven o’clock start.
→If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack. 149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: →He wasn’t to blame for the accident.
destroy) 150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
→I have had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm. →Friendly as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry. 151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
→As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up. →It was only when the body was found that the police
119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected. believed her.
→There is no connection between vitamin intake and 152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
intelligence. →They urged me not to give up hope
120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her. 153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the
→It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her. Philippines.
121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job. →Not as many people live to retirement age in Philippines as
→His wife is pushing him to get a better job. in Britain.
122. His second attempt on the world record was successful. 154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th.
→ He broke the work record at/on his second attempt. →All the seats for the concert on December 12th have been
123. I applied for the job but was turned down. booked.
155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED) 181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
→The foreigner denied knowing anything about it. →I assume that he is …
156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. 182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
(SUCCEEDED) →He objects to anyone else touching his records.
→Only Jane succeeded in producing the correct answer. 183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday.
157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. (OPINION)
(COMPARISON) →He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday.
→There is no comparison between an open fire and central 184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped.
heating. (EXPECTATIONS)
158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this →The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations.
test. (BOUND) 185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend
→That young man is bound to fail in this test. the concert. (EXCEPTION)
159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE) →With the exception of the music teacher every member of
→I didn’t have enough courage to tell him what I really staff attended the concert.
thought. 186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good
160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK) singer. (REPUTATION)
→The Greens look on Henry as a good friend. → He has a reputation as a good singer.
161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM) 187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)
→Teachers think that work does/causes you no harm. →He comes over/across as a very good violinist.
162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. 188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had
(MEANT) overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
→The delay meant that we missed our connecting flight. →We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of
163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP) oversleeping.
→Help yourself to a sandwich. (= take some of it) 189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his →You are supposed to tell him what to do.
field. (WIDELY) 190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
→Dr. Peters is widely regarded as being … →The less hurried the boss is, the worse he works.
165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office. 191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
→The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office. →The company is expected to get more profit this year.
166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics. 192. I was astonished by her confidence.
→I am utterly ignorant of aeronautics. →What astonished me was her confidence.
167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely 193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the
punished. airport.
→The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous →Arriving at the airport, someone told me my flight was
behaviour. cancelled.
168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten 194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name.
by next term. (TONGUE)
→In all probability/likelihood the whole thing will … →I knew I had met him before, but his name is on the tip of
169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile. my tongue.
→Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile. 195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN) →His choice was always in step with his wife’s decision/what
→We must cut down on the number of cars on the roads. his wife decided.
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT) 196. Remember to write to us! (DROP)
→It’s rude to cut in when someone is speaking. →Remember to drop us a line/note!
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut 197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET)
off. (BACK) →Get in touch with him if you can’t talk directly to him.
→If we are cut off, we can fall back on our emergency 198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP)
electricity supply. →Keep your end up, there will be another chance.
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET) 199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he
→We are going to set off early tomorrow morning. had ever been in his life.
174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK) →The day she agreed to marry him was the happiest he had
→What are you keeping back from me? ever had in his life.
175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. 200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
(DIFFERENCE) →Do I have to arrive so early?
→Come on Thursday or Friday. It makes no difference to me 201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
. →The boss has had his car stolen/ been robbed of his car.
176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS) 202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
→Amanda has made great/good progress this term. →Only a very brave person could have done that.
177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama. 203. The last time we were here was in 1980.
→A man with a gun kills 3 people in … →We haven’t been here since 1980.
178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved. 204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→The police has found the cause of the missing heiress. →Only on his fourth proposal did she accept him.
179. His appearance was completely unexpected. 205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
→His appearance was beyond our expectation. →Has you heard form her lately?
180. He is by no means a smart boy. 206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
→He is not completely a smart boy. →We insist on having your answer tonight at the latest.
207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with 231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that
these rubber ones. (SUBSTITUTE) magazine.
→We have decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains →I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months
for these rubber ones. ago.
208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED) 232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the
→Miranda has been robbed of all her jewelry. southeast.
209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID) →The annual rainfall in/for the North West of Britain is
→He is afraid of nothing. greater/higher than that in the southeast.
210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED) 233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
→I am not used to getting up quite so early like this. →On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING) 234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me.
→Nothing went wrong that morning. (BUSINESS)
212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. →It’s none of my business what Rachel does in her spare time.
(CHARGES) 235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial
→The café charges a lot for a portion … draft. (RESEMBLANCE)
213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? →The final version of the plan bore no/little resemblance to
(CHANCE) the initial draft.
→What chance have I of passing the examination, do you 236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL)
think? →Their feeling about each other is mutual.
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he 237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT)
was half way through it. →The bottle must be kept/ placed in an upright position.
→Only when he was half way through the exercise did he 238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT)
realize how difficult it was. →There was a poor turnout for the meeting.
215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods. 239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the
→The floods made further progress impossible. world.
216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering. →Singapore is the country I’d like to visit most.
→The cheering from the crowd began as he rose to speak. 240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in →She is a person who listens more sympathetically than
finding the place. anyone else I know.
→The place was much more difficult to find than we had 241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more.
expected. (CALL)
218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past. →There is no longer any call for cars with large engines.
→We’ll soon find a solution to/overcome our present 242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club.
financial problems. (REGRETS)
219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled. →I had no regrets about leaving the club in the end.
→Nobody is to blame/is responsible for the fact that the 243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS)
meeting was cancelled. →Nobody knows how he is going to react.
220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown. 244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told
→It’s a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers. him. (THREATENED)
221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until →She threatened to leave if he didn’t apologize immediately.
8:30. (TIME) 245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard.
→We can take our time; the play … (TAKE)
222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE) →A big cupboard would take up too much space in this room.
→John has a lot of confidence in himself. 246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT)
223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES) →Could you put me up for the weekend?
→His holiday time coincides with mine. 247. The service given by the bank has improved recently.
224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED) (IMPROVEMENTS)
→He is claimed to be the owner of the valuable picture. →The bank has made improvements to its service recently.
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed 248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison
her. (BACK) tomorrow. (RELEASED)
→The way he took everything he did for granted really got/put →The well-known gang leader is being released from prison
her back up. tomorrow.
226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE) 249. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
→It was in the balance whether he recovered or not. →Isn’t there any another way to reach the city center?
227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER) 250. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→Which of the two books would you rather read? →Never in my life have I seen such a mess!
228. These books have been lent by the British Council library. 251. The weather is probably not going to change.
(LOAN) →There will probably be no change in the weather.
→These books have been on loan from the British Council 252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my
library. confidence. (FEET)
229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds. →I’d made up my mind, but at the last minutes I got/had cold
→This morning I spent 40 pounds on a pair of shoes. feet.
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting 253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A
yesterday. STRAIGHT FACE)
→Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the →I couldn’t keep a straight face when he told me of his plan.
meeting yesterday. 254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)
 →I had/got the impression that he was worried about 280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
something. →He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher.
255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH) 281. I’m the only child in my family.
→I’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before. →My mother gave birth to only one child.
256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week? 282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom
(SUPPOSED) and knew that. (CAUGHT)
→When are we supposed to collect the books … →I caught her smoking in the bathroom.
257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old. 283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE)
→The older he got, the more his memory failed him. →He had no choice but apologize.
258. The house has got everything except for a large garden. 284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW)
(LACKS) →John blew up the tires of his bicycle.
→The only thing the house lacks is a large garden. 285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. →Some people are strange to alternative medicine.
(LIKELIHOOD) 286. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
→There is little likelihood of her giving you a pay rise. →Failure to obey the regulations may cause your
260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like disqualification.
both of them. (SIDES) 287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.
→I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like →With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard.
both of them. 288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial
261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. rights.
(SHOWERED) →The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of
→She will be showered with great many congratulations if she their territorial rights.
wins. 289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. →Would it be possible for me to talk to …
(MIGHT) 290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)
→You might have phoned me if you’d be late. →He has a reputation for being a very hard bargainer.
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t. 291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
→She was convinced that she had paid the bill but she hadn’t. →He doesn’t take his wife for granted.
264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house. 292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000.
→The house had its roof blown off by the hurricane. (OUTLAY)
265. This affair doesn’t concern you. →The initial outlay on the project was $15,000.
→This affair is no concern of yours. 293. It was a red-letter day.
266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it. →That day was a memorial one for me.
→I can barely see any marks on that dress. 294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been
267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s successful.
championship. →Much to our regret we must inform …
→It’s a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year’s 295. He made no bones about helping me.
championship. →He didn’t hesitate to help me.
268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. 296. He never thought of telling her.
→Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile. →It never occurred to him to tell her.
269. Her success went beyond her expectation. 297. The dress was so temping that I bought it.
→Never had she expected that she was so successful. →I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress.
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES) 298. The idea no longer interests her.
→What are her chances of passing the exam? →She has gone off the idea.
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION) 299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal.
→He found the solution to the puzzle in two minutes. (RESPONSE)
272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER) →The response to the charity appeal was very poor.
→My brother is under the weather. 300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor.
273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (JEOPARDY)
(HAVE) →His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in
→The full amount will have to be paid when you look. jeopardy.
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks. 301. He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK)
→It looked though the room had been unoccupied for weeks. →He took to the new job like duck to water.
275. I didn’t see her again for five years. 302. He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS)
→Five years have passed since I last saw her. →He’s in two minds about whether to go or not.
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. 303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY)
→The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used →She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt.
to be. 304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather
277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. expensive.
(PRESENT) →Impressed by the new camera as/though we were, we found
→The millionaire decided to make a present of his money the it rather expensive.
poor. 305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.
278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN) →There have been no changes to the team since last
→We have run out of ice cream. Saturday’s match.
279. I had better go back to work. (TIME) 306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
→It is high time I went back to work. →Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus …
307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR) 332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football
→I’m telling you this for fear that you might make a mistake. match.
308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. →Such was the anger of the spectators that they …
(DISCOURAGE) 333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
→They have security guards in order to discourage someone →They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
from trying to steal. 334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
309. This government has changed its taxation policy completely →He was completely out of her mind.
since the last general election. (UNDERGONE) 335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS)
→This government has undergone a complete change in its →The man in that picture bears a resemblance to my uncle.
taxation policy since … 336. Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party?
310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST) (OBJECTION)
→It will take us at least 30 minutes to get to the airport. →What’s your objection to inviting Jackie to the party?
311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. 337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)
(DAWNED) →She has her hands full so cannot go shopping.
→It suddenly dawned on Clair what a … 338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY) →The very thought of his face at that moment makes me
→Peter is crazy about collecting stamps. laugh.
313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. 339. Their chances of success are small.
(CONCLUSION) →It’s not likely that they will succeed.
→Don’t come to/draw a conclusion that this job is easy. 340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve
314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him. decided not to go. (WEIGHED)
→Charming as/though Tony may be/is, I wouldn’t trust him. →I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and …
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the 341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live
meeting. in. (CRY)
→Rather than disturbing the meeting, I left without saying →This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in.
goodbye. 342. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
316. The thief must have come in through the window. →I am dying to see her again.
→The thief almost certainly came in through the window. 343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an →The edge of the shore was becoming covered with oil.
experienced driver or not. 345. We may not be able to give the concert.
→However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed →The concert may have to be cancelled.
is dangerous. 346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every →Alan’s illness was the result of/ caused by her working too
night. hard at the office.
→Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to 347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s
be full every night. defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)
319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES) →The team’s defeat was the direct consequence of the coach’s
→The chances are that all of you will be able to enter college. tactics.
320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS) 348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away.
→I think his theory stands to reason. (TIME)
321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN) →It is a waste of time phoning …
→Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill. 349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR)
322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. →Who is the heir to the estate?
(BLAME) 350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL)
→Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem. →He likes people to call him “Professor”.
323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT) 351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
→She isn’t really cut out for teaching. →Precious little useful information is given in the brochure.
324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED) 352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount
→Graham has devoted all his time to doing research. Fuji.
325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN) →That takes me back to the time I climbed to the …
→You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you. 353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF) →Should you find it necessary, you can …
→My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice. 354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.
327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME) →My friends talked me into going the party …
→She came up to their expectations. 355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.
328. They will not announce the decision formally. →It is at Mr. Foster’s request that I write this letter to you.
→No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given. 356. He gave me a detail account of the operation.
329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth. →He gave me a blow to blow by blow account of the
→It was her firm belief that was telling the truth. operation.
330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no 357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on
choice. alternative days. (TURNS)
→Reluctant as/though he was to pay such a high price, he had →We agreed to take turns to do the washing up.
no choice. 358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he
331. This is our temporary office. disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
→For the time being, this is our office. →He makes sure that he distances himself from politics he …
359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. →Did you catch sight of Alice at the party last night?
(PICKING) 382. He is a generous person. (NAME)
→The new manager keeps picking on me for … →Generosity is his middle name.
360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. 383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I
(SHORT) reckon.
→They have sort-listed three applicants. →I think it sometimes a great advantage working
361. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family independently.
argument. (LIKENED) 384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can.
→Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument. →You should work the best you can to get the best result.
362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. 385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area.
(MADE) →The storm surprisingly caused little damage in the area.
→Carol made a pretence of not having understood my request. 386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such
363. If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should good results.
book in advance. →Nowhere will you find a school of which the students get
→If you want good accommodation in Brighton, it is advisable such good results.
to book in advance. 387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this
364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed evening.
area. →We might/could just as well watch TV this evening.
→They recommended that new factories should be opened in 388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her.
the … →Such was her attractiveness that every …
365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. 389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to
(HAND) carry out the project.
→He’s a taxi driver, so he knows the city like the back of his →Whether we have their financial support or not, we will …
hand. 390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE)
366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS) →Your empty promises won’t cut any ice with her.
→If this news ever reaches/comes to her ears, she’ll be 391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
furious. (ATTENDANCE)
367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM) →The boy dances attendance on his father.
→There’s a list of repairs as long as your arm. 392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning.
368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female (ARRANGEMENTS)
relations? →They have made arrangements to see …
→Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie’s views on male 393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion.
female relation? (BOAT)
369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law →I really regret to have missed the boat to get the promotion.
in the late 19th century. 394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working
→The late 19th century first saw the local government systems condition. (SWING)
incorporated into law. →He finally got into the swing of the new working condition.
370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight. 395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE)
→I won’t have you play music after midnight. →His grandfather is now under the knife.
371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for 396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS)
you. →His parents were at a loss when they tried to understand his
→Little do you realize how much I … action.
372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault. 397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this
→How dare you imply that it was all my fault. exercise now.
373. My job involves working from 6 p.m till midnight. →Had you attended yesterday’s class, you could do this
→I am on duty from 6 p.m till midnight. exercise now.
374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM. 398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the
→It makes no difference whether we will start at 1PM or prize.
2PM. →He will have to try harder in order to win the prize.
375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his 399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place.
mother. (BUT)
→The boy was on the point of crying when he … →There’s no one here but would like to be in your space.
376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business. 400. You are broke. So am I. (BOAT)
→Such was her hopelessness that she decided to … →You are broke. I am in the same boat.
377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL) 401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)
→We have to settle this matter once and for all. →They fell in love at first sight.
378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in 402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any
football. (SHOULDERS) more. (SIGHT)
→In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other →We continued waving until the train was out of sight.
countries in football. 403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)
379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO) →We have lost touch with him for ages.
→He gambled, lost everything and ran into debt. 404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while
380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to we’ve been out. (UP)
behave as he did. (EXAMPLE) →I’m sure the children have been getting up to something
→You should make an sample of him so that … terrible …
381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)
405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not →1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in
serious. color.
→It was with great relief to hear that her … 435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the
406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress. operation.
→She has a good chance of success as an actress. →The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had
407. You must concentrate on your work more. expected.
→You must apply yourself to your work more. 436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all.
408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the →He made no reference to our previous conversation.
election. 437. We were all shocked by his reaction.
→Not having been born in this country, you can’t … →His reaction came as a shock to all of us.
409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the 438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)
crime. (RED) →I am at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour.
→The burglar was caught red-handed. 439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the
410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED) seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
→The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me. →The severity of the punishment was out of proportion to the
411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED) crime.
→You get out of bed on the wrong side this morning. 440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG)
412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH) →Our problems are just the tip of the iceberg.
→She felt like a fish out of water in the huge hotel. 441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects.
413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE) (DARK)
→They admitted the truth in my presence. →Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new
414. I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT) projects.
→I have done next to nothing today. 442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)
415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. →I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
→Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed. 443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting
416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at. the leader. (STOP)
→In time you will appreciate what I am getting at. →The police put a stop to the fighting …
417. I’d rather you didn’t go. 444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his
→I’d prefer you not to go. accident.
418. They’ll arrive soon. →Ever since his accident, Colin was has been unable to make
→It won’t be long before they arrive. sound judgement.
419. There is a rumour that you stole it. 445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive
→It is rumoured that you stole it. changes into the French film industry. (BREATHE)
420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT) →Critics are hoping the new director can breathe new life into
→I can’t work out the answer without a calculator. …
421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST) 446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this.
→The last person I expected to see there was Tim. (FIGURE)
422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER) →It is very difficult to put an exact figure on the value of a
→Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion. table like this.
423. This is none of your business! (DOESN”T) 447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very
→This doesn’t concern you! likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE)
424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO) →Five boys on a motorbike … mph is a recipe for disaster.
→Robert didn’t know what he was going to do next. 448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three
425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. years previously. (BOOK)
(DID) →Detectives had closed the book on …
→Only when I checked the tyre did I notice it was flat. 449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB)
426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY) →He is a dab hand at cooking spaghetti.
→Please inform the relevant authorities without delay. 450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as
427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard. he thinks. (SIZE)
→However hard she works, she never seems to succeed. →We all want to cut him down to size.
428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met. 451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help
→I‘ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew. me out. (TEETH)
429. I never thought that I would win a prize. →He really kicked me in the teeth when …
→It had never crossed my mind that I would win a prize. 452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)
430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. →He died with no thing to his name.
(LIKELIHOOD) 453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember
→There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at something. (JOG)
any minute. →Have a look at this picture. It may help you to jog your
431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED) memory.
→I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds. 454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
432. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT) →He is making a name for himself as an interviewer.
→The painting went for five thousands pounds. 455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth
433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN) rate is responsible for the old age. (Resistance)
→We have broken even this year. →There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that
434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT) the fall …
456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO 483. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.
INTO) (RESULTED)
→The Minister didn’t go into detail about the casualties. →The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden
457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians. illness.
→He’s got a low opinion of politicians. 484. Did the football team play any better last weekend?
458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes →Was there any improvement in the way the football team
shops. played last weekend?
→One point in favour of living in the … 485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct.
459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly. (THREATENED)
→Mary explained the problem with surprising clarity. →The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
460. We have credited the money to your current account at this 486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on
bank. the beach.
→We have placed the money to the credit of your current →She can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the
account at this bank. beach.
461. Your silly questions distracted me. 487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there.
→You drove me to distraction with your silly questions. →There is nothing I wouldn’t do to …
462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) 488. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
→I have a lot of affection for her. →He attributed his victory/success to good luck.
463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed. 489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED)
→Sports such as gymnastics and skiing need regular practise. →Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”.
464. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present. 490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week,
→I would have thought that she would have liked her present. won’t we? (BE)
465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the →A decision will have to be made by the end of the week,
year. won’t it?
→They have been trying out/testing a new flu vaccine since 491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in
the … public. (BEING)
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her. →Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
→I can’t help feeling that he … 492. You should have called the doctor at once.
467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED) →It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once.
→He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years’ 493. We have no option but to collect this license free.
imprisonment. →The collection of this license free is obligatory.
468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture. 494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
→I’m sorry not to have attended Professor Baker’s lecture. →No matter how much louder he can shout, I still won’t take
469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother. …
→Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress. 495. That’s none of your business.
470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE) →That’s nothing to do with you.
→Tim doesn’t take after his father at all. 496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new
471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE) editor fell ill.
→He spent the entire day watching videos. →Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new …
472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED) 497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child.
→It never occurred to me that I could go by train. (ALLOWANCES)
473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED) →You should make allowances for his bad manner; …
→What caused the explosion is still unknown. 498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the
474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE) city. (DIFFERENCE)
→The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago. →There was a complete difference between life in the
475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved. countryside and that in the city.
→The children are under a cloud because of their bad 499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in
behaviour. supernatural powers.
476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED) →Thousands of years ago, people had high belief in …
→John devoted to his work. 500. Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the
477. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book. world.
→By the time she finished reading the book, Mary knew what →Tele has been convenient to people all over the world.
the answer was. 501. A man with high ambition will never find leisured time in his
478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching. life. (AMBITIOUS)
→Watchfully standing behind the President were his →Highly ambitious man will …
bodyguards. 502. She was finally persuaded to travel by train. (PERSUASION)
479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him. →She finally accepted the persuasion of traveling by train.
→What most irritates me about him is his clothes. 503. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.
480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal →Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will.
was turned down. (REJECTION) 504. They had been lost in mountains for three days but they looked
→The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young strong and healthy.
man. →Even though he …
481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE) 505. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes.
→It is a waste of time trying to save endangered species. →However long it takes I will find that man.
482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate. 506. This is the most amusing thing I have ever read. (SUCH)
→I didn’t pay much attention to the girl standing at the gate. →I have never read such an amusing thing before.
507. What are you thinking at the moment? 524. Our environment is polluted seriously. (POLLUTION)
→What are in your mind at the moment? →There is a serious pollution in our environment.
508. Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT) 525. We cannot make any comparison with her sacrifice.
→It was Mary that rang hours and hours ago. (COMPARE)
509. It was easy for us to find the house. →We can compare nothing else with her sacrifice.
→We had no difficulty in finding the house. 526. A huge investment has been put into the field of hydro-
510. Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year. electricity. (INVEST)
→The exhibition has not been so well attended this year. →They invest a big fund/ sum of money in the field of hydro-
511. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the electricity.
new, cheaper ice-scream. 527. They speak English in a high proficiency. (PROFICIENTLY)
→I might have known that my children wouldn’t like … →They speak English very proficiently.
512. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. 528. He tried his best but he couldn’t succeed. (SUCCESS)
→Make sure you finish tying all these letters before going to →He tried his best but he couldn’t get any success.
lunch. 529. Regular practice will make us skillful. (PRACTISE)
513. He didn’t realise until that moment how much he loved her. →You will be skillful if you practise regularly.
→Only then that moment did he realise how much he … 530. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)
514. You can leave only when I tell you. →He held/kept/stood his ground against his adversary.
→Until I tell you, you cannot leave. 531. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. (COME)
515. I think you should go by train. (WERE) →Don‘t come to conclusion that learning English is easy.
→If I were you, I would … 532. The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of the
516. It wasn’t my fault the business failed. environmental problems. (PUT)
→Through no fault of mine that the business failed. →The local council has put/laid the blame on mass tourism for
517. David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. the cause of environmental problems.
(INSTRUMENTAL) 533. The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young
→David was instrumental in drafting the proposal. man. (ACCOUNT)
518. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything →The book gives an interesting account of the …….
would have been fine. (STUCK TO) 554. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
→If you had stuck to our … → “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John asked her
519. I think you should have some consideration for those who 555. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
don’t have lives at privilege as yours. (SPARE) → This is the first I have eaten this kind of food
→ 556. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
520. When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly. (IMPACT) → Your chance of success dedpends on your hard working.
→When I heard her speak, it made a profound impact on me. 557. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
521. The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984. → He made great efforts to give up smoking
→No rain in Ha Noi since 1984 was as big as the one last 558. An aerial is not required with this radio
October. → You don’t need to use an aerial wih this radio
522. Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox. 559. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
→Nick admitted to one of the detectives that … → The sooner they stop smoking, the better he will feel
523. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire. 560. The wedding was held despite the rain.
(ADSENCE) → The wedding took place despite the rain ith this radio.
→There is an absence of animal in vast area after the forest
fire.