KEY FOR WRITING – PART

1. She was sleeping when she heard a strange noise downstairs.

While was sleeping, she heard a strange noise downstairs.
2. During our holiday, we met and talked to Jill twice.
When we were on holiday, we met and talked to Jill twice.
3. Where is the nearest hospital?
Can you show me the way to the nearest hospital, please?
4. Do you know where the petrol station is?
How can I get to/ find the petrol station?
5. As a child, my brother often played truant from school.
When my brother was a child, he often played truant from school.
6. How can I get to the Red Square?
Could show me the way to the Red Square?
Can you tell me how to get to the Red Square?
7. I want to know where he lives.
Where does he live?
8. You should avoid carrying too much money when you travel by coach.
You had better not carry too much money when you travel by coach.
9. We spent almost one week writing this report.
It took us almost one week to write this report.
10. It is hard to make a good presentation in front of a large group of people.
Making a good presentation in front of a large group of people is hard/ difficult/ not easy.
1. She has painted this building for five days
She started to paint/ painting this building five days ago.
2. I have known Katie since last year.
I have known Katie for one year.
3. She hasn't read a novel by Joan Brady before.
This is the first time she has read a novel by Joan Brady.
4. How long have you been drawing this plan?
When did you start/ begin to draw/ drawing this plan?
5.They are going to build a new house for their parents next year.
They intend to build a new house for their parents next year.
6. It is likely that he will win the race.
He might win the race.
7. When did you start playing the violin?
How long have you been playing/ have you played the violin?
8. They last had a family reunion two years ago.
They haven’t had a family reunion for two years.
9. She hasn’t acted in a comedy for five years.
The last time she acted in a comedy was five years ago.
10. Jack started to date with Sally when they were third-year students.
Jack has dated with Sally since they were third-year students.
1.Susan used to cry whenever she got bad marks.
Susan doesn’t cry whenever she gets bad marks now.
2.The rain didn’t stop, so we decided to stay home and watched a film on Netflix.
We decided to stay home and watched a film on Netflix because the rain didn’t stop.
3.There used to be lots of giraffes in this zoo.
There aren’t many giraffes in this zoo now.
4.He came to the party early so that he could make a surprise for his girlfriend.
He came to the party early to make a surprise for his girlfriend.
5.Lily often goes out until late at night now.
Lily didn’t use to go out until late at night (in the past).
6. I’d like to make a film about my life because I’ve had many great experiences.
UNIT 8
1. Her mum always gives her too much money.
Her mum always gives her more money than she needs.
2. The boy is my younger sister’s friend. He’s talking to Hannah. The boy who is talking
to Hannah is my younger sister’s friend.
3. My dad is watering his flowers. He planted them two weeks ago.
My dad is watering the flowers which he planted two weeks ago.
4. My sister has bought more clothes than she needs. My sister has bought too many
clothes
5. Many people now are too busy to play a sport.
Many people now are not free enough to play a sport.
6. She doesn’t have enough experiences to get the position. She lacks experiences,
so she can’t get the position.
She is not experienced enough to get the position.
7. This problem is too hard for us to deal with.
This problem is not simple/ easy enough for us to deal with.
8. Barbara has two daughters. They are excellent at art.
Barbara has two daughters who are excellent at art.
9. My brother didn’t pass the driving test because he was so nervous.
My brother was too nervous to pass the driving test.
My brother was not calm enough to pass the driving test.
10. William is too young to face this matter.
William is not old enough to face this matter.
bài viết
5.1
Subject: Moving to your town
Hi Anna,
I’m so happy to hear you're moving to my town! I really miss you too. My address is 50
hoang mai, near the big park. I can’t wait to see you! Let me know when you’re free, and we
can meet for coffee or lunch. I’m sure you’ll love the new place. It’ll be so nice to spend
more time together.
Best,
Julia
5.2
Subject: A reminder about a conference call
Hi John,
Thank you for the reminder about the conference call on Wednesday, July 17 at 9:15 AM.
I’ve made a note of the details and will be sure to join a few minutes early as suggested. I
appreciate the information and am looking forward to the call. If I have any further questions
before then, I’ll reach out to you.
Thanks again, and see you at the meeting.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
6.1
Subject: Thank you
Hi Susan,
I’m really happy you liked the birthday present! I had a great time at your party, and I’m glad
everyone enjoyed the music. Thanks for your kind words! Yes, the final exams are coming
up next week. Good luck to you, too! I’m sure we’ll both do well. Let’s catch up after the
exams are over.
Take care, and speak to you soon!
Best,
Tom
6.2
Subject: Making a speech at a special meeting
Dear Mr. Aley,
Thank you for selecting me to give a speech at th e meeting in London next month. I’m
happy to have the chance to share my experience and success in sales. I will prepare well to
give a good talk. I’m also looking forward to hearing from other sales representatives and
learning from them.
Thank you again for this opportunity.
Best regards,
Joan Auton
7.1
Subject: Ideas for class reunion meeting
Hi Lucy,
I hope you are doing well! I really miss everyone, too, and can’t believe it’s been ten years
since we met. I think we should meet at our old school first. It would be nice to invite our
former teachers as well. After visiting the school, we can go to a restaurant for a party. I can’t
wait to see everyone again!
Best,
[Your Name]
7.2
Subject: Re: Continued Cooperation
Dear Ms. Spade,
Thank you for your kind words and for the opportunity to collaborate with your team. I’m
thrilled to hear that your CEO was pleased with the design. My team and I would be
delighted to continue working with Farry Technologies on the online advertising plan for the
new product, Farry X8. I will coordinate with my team and get back to you with our next
steps soon.
Best regards,
Judy Jackson
8.1
Subject: Re: Nice to meet you!
Hi Sara,
Nice to meet you! My name is Marco, and I’m fifteen too. I live in a flat in London with my
dad and my sister, Mia. I walk to school every day as well. My favorite subjects are science
and art. I love playing football and am on the school team. My best friends are Alex and
Jamie, and we often hang out at the café after school.
Best wishes,
Marco
8.2
Subject: Re: Apology for the late delivery
Dear Mr. Bliss,
Thank you for your message. I understand that you have many orders, and I appreciate your
apology for the late delivery. I’m glad to hear that your factory is working hard. I look forward
to receiving our goods in three days. We value our partnership and appreciate your
commitment to quality. Thank you for always keeping us informed.
Best regards,
Louis Smith
1. "Who is that man with our manager?"....B. might be
2. A: Where are you going for your holiday?.....C. might go to
3. After you have had a chance ....C. them
4. Although we were all tired.....B. because
5. Antonio Gaudi, the architect.....B. the completion
6. Before ............ the envelope ....B. sealing
7. David Beckham, who used ....A. has done
8. Demara became famous........D. because of
9. Do you have............ information......D. enough Doctors advise that if ....D. need
10. He is trying to buy the same ring..........A. that
11. He talked a lot about the books.....A. that
12. He............ as a security .....B. has worked He............summer clothes ...C.was
wearing
13. Helen Keller lost ...C.
14. When 19 months old she was
15. Her mother..... want her to go.....B. didn't
16. I am doing an English course....B. to improve
17. I am very satisfied .....B.freedom
18. I borrowed some money.......... A. because
19. I bought this house in 1999....D. have lived
20. I couldn't resist...... A.asking
21. I didn't buy the car because it was.............A. too
22. I don’t recommend.... C. much
23. I haven’t seen Jack all day.....C. may not
24. I knew some people........... could help .....B. who
25. I left the coffee for a minute.....A. too hot
26. I not come to the lesson....A. may
27. I seem..........good luck ...B.to have
28. I still remember the day...........A. when
29. I think I have learnt....B. since I travelled to
30. I think you will get used to.......... D. sending
31. I was having dinner.....B. called
32. I will never forget the lands .....D. that
33. I will show you the second-hand ....C. where
34. I wonder if I ............ havea....C. might
35. I.......... on busy streets in big cities....B. am used to driving
36. I...........writing ten years ago...B.started
37. If they're tired..........their work......C. in
38. If Tom’s uncle went to bed ....A. might
39. If you try to focus on the present.....D. much
40. If you want to lead.....A. haven't happened
41. If you want to reach ....A.through
42. If your car is not fixed ....A. mine
43. In Hanoi, we should avoid ....C.reaches
44. In the middle of the village....C. from which
45. It is not good for children's......A. too much
46. Jack ........ go to the fitness ....B. won’t
47. Jacky Chan has not eaten junk food....A. since
48. Jane's children............... to school....D. used to cycle
49. Keeping your brain active and trying.........B. to learn
50. King Henry II, .....was Elizabeth I....D. whose daughter
51. Kitchen appliances called blenders....C.established
52. Laten and his friend Alberto.....C.was made
53. Many of the restaurants....B. once
54. Many people believe....A. makes
55. Mary is going to take her ....C. so
56. Most people think that.........A. allowing
57. Most............ the people who responded .....B. of
58. Mr. Hai has lived in England....A. is used to driving My bag is full because I bought
too........C. many
59. My feet are killing me.....C. am not used to standing My friend, Lily, is addicted to
.........B. many
60. My next door neighbor ......B. has received
61. On July 20,1969....B.tepped
62. Our agents have informed us that ........ D. Several Paul is very busy at work....C.
might come
63. People ............ out that if ....C. have worked
64. Ray works as an artist....D. to pay
65. She appeared in an adventurous....B. and
66. She has not listened.........A. since
67. She opened the cupboard............ A. where
68. She............ doing judo in Hanoi ....A. started She............ in an office.....C. used to
work
69. Since they did not find...........C. any
70. Some people have........money and time.....B. too much The boy fell and hurt
.....C.was riding
71. The boy to............ I lent....D. whom
72. The builders needtheir ....A.to finish
73. The car was easy to recognize,.........C. so
74. The company agreed .....B. not enough
75. The Earth spins on its axis....D.needs
76. The mass media, which provides.....C. have helped The person to......... you
submitted....A. ưhom
77. The radio was on, ....B.was listening
78. The really happy people are those.........A. who
79. The reason why we enjoy....B. walking and looking The road..... we go to school....B.
on which
 80. The subject........ we are going.....C. which
81. The teacher ...... us how ....B.was showing
82. The.... time for me to study....D. best
83. There are many ways to keep .....A. haven’t had There was a lot of food but ...... B.
Not
84. They are repairing the tubes.......D. which
85. They moved to Australia..... have been
86. They never used to like watching sports.....B. doing This kind of rubber is good.....B.
enough
87. This policeman .......D. has never met
88. To come to the central theatre,....A. X
89. Walk for two minutes....A. of
90. We chose to get married ... D.met
91. We hope that you .........B. will consider
92. We need all the help .....B. getting
93. We never thought the meeting....C. interesting
94. We plan to investigate the possibility.....B. of
95. We use to have any pets....A. didn't
96. We used to dream.....A. about
97. We were eating in a ....B.heard
98. We're studying English hard........C. because
99. We're working hard so..... A. to travel
100. We've only got a little money....C. so
101. When I saw that Mike ....C. helped
102. When Mary was ....C.trying
103. When you finish ...... that report.....B.typing While abroad, Mary used to travel
.....A. who
104. While Ernesto was travelling.....C.opened
105. While I.......to my office ....A. was walking While Janet's husband ....B.wrote
106. Years ago, when I travelled to Africa.....*C. had You need to study well......D. so
that
107. You will be healthier if you ......A. eat
Which of the following responses is used when the shop assistant says: "Can I help you?"?
B. No, thanks. I'm just looking.
Which question... know the price? B. How much does it cost?
Which question is NOT used to ask for the way to the post office? A. Why don't you tell
me the way to the post office?
You are a receptionist at a doctor's office....D. Good afternoon.....
You are a shop assistant. What do you say....? A. Here you are.
You are a shop assistant.....D. How about paying.....
You are at the doctor's office.....A. Well, I have a terrible headache.
You are calling the dentist's....C. Good morning....
You are in an electronics....C. Oh, I'm looking for a camera.
You are in London.....A.Excuse me. Where's Rose Street,please?
You are in the book shop and want to buy a notebook. What would you say to the shop
assistant? D. Can I have a notebook, please?
You are talking about the food trend....C. Well, more and more....
You want to find out about your accommodation. C. Excuse me, where can I..... Your friend
and you are lost.....A. Let's ask that man over there.
Your friend asks you: "Have you...?" You reply:".....”C. No, the line has been busy. Your
friend says to you: "I've got this.....B. Really?
So how does it work?
Your friend says to you: “I really.... C. Me, too.