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A. Basic1. Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job.Despite...........................................................................................................2. If you are a student, you can always get special reduced price.Unless.............................................................................................................3. Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant.This restaurant................................................................................................4. I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 5.00.If I...................................................................................................................5. Harry can’t afford to go on holiday.Harry hasn’t got.............................................................................................6. “Would you like to go to the concert with us tonight?” they said to me.They invited...................................................................................................7. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.If he................................................................................................................8. We switched off the lights before we went to bed.Having............................................................................................................9. “Me? No, didn’t take Sue’s calculator”, said Bob.Bob denied.....................................................................................................10. “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday”, said David.David apologized...........................................................................................11. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?” said John.John suggested...............................................................................................12. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before

it exploded.Despite his......................................................................................................13. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.This is the ......................................................................................................14. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.Plans...............................................................................................................15. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet? asked Peter.Peter asked if..................................................................................................16. She started working as a secretary five years ago.She has...........................................................................................................17. I haven’t seen John for two years.I last ...............................................................................................................18. The beef tastes better than the pork.The pork.........................................................................................................19. The family went skiing a month ago.It has...............................................................................................................

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20. In spite of his serious sickness, he did well in the exam.Although........................................................................................................21. They came to the concert late, so they didn’t have good seats.If they.............................................................................................................22. Liz is a better pianist than Mai.Mai does.........................................................................................................23. It is such good weather that they are going for a picnic.The weather....................................................................................................24. Somebody repaired his car yesterday.He had............................................................................................................25. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.The coffee is too.............................................................................................26. Leave now or you will miss the train.Unless.............................................................................................................27. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai?” said Nam.Nam offered...................................................................................................28. It was such a hard cake that I couldn’t eat it.The cake.........................................................................................................29. I have never read such a sarcastic essay before.This is.............................................................................................................30. “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday.” said David.David apologized...........................................................................................31. “Why don’t we go back to Singapore?” I saidI suggested.....................................................................................................32. “No, I really don’t want to stay the night, Sophia,” Ann said.Ann insisted on..............................................................................................33. “Congratulations on getting engaged, Sue,” said Harry.Harry congratulated.......................................................................................34. “You stole Tim’s watch, didn’t you John?” said Tim’s mother.Tim’s mother accused....................................................................................35. The police arrived too late; the robber escaped.By the time the police arrived,.......................................................................36. I last went on a trip abroad 5 years ago.It is.................................................................................................................37. The keeper feed the lions at 3 pm every day.The lions.........................................................................................................38. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.It was..............................................................................................................39. She didn’t become a teacher until 1990.It was not........................................................................................................40. The boy will receive some money to continue his study. His parents died in a traffic

accident.The boy whose...............................................................................................41. I wasn’t there yesterday, so I didn’t know who he was.

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If I...................................................................................................................42. They spent more money; as a result, they had to work harder.The more........................................................................................................43. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.They are such.................................................................................................44. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam.Motorbikes are...............................................................................................45. He wrote the letter in two hours.It took.............................................................................................................46. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.The sea was too..............................................................................................47. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.It takes............................................................................................................48. It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this.I wish..............................................................................................................49. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine.Mrs. Taylor wished........................................................................................50. Jane is the tallest girl in her class.Nobody...........................................................................................................

B. Intermediate – Upper Intermediate51. I haven’t heard from him since August.The last.............................................................................................................................I........................................................................................................................................52. I have learned English for 5 years.I started............................................................................................................................53. We haven’t gone to a concert for ages.It’s....................................................................................................................................54. I haven’t seen John since he was in Ha Noi.The last.............................................................................................................................I........................................................................................................................................55. How long have you used that cellphone?When................................................................................................................................?How..................................................................................................................................?56. He started working as an engineer 4 years ago.He.....................................................................................................................................57. Pauline last saw that film 2 months ago.The last time.....................................................................................................................Pauline has.......................................................................................................................58. The last time Peter stayed in Ha Noi was 2 months ago.Peter has...........................................................................................................................Peter last...........................................................................................................................

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59. It’s the first time I’ve ever stayed at that hotel.I have................................................................................................................................60. I have never read such a sarcastic essay before. (most).........................................................................................................................................61. I have never heard such nonsense!Never..............................................................................................................62. I have never seen such a mess in my life.Never..............................................................................................................63. One rarely find good service these days.Rarely.............................................................................................................64. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.Not until.........................................................................................................65. The manager not once offered us an apology.Not once.........................................................................................................66. It isn’t worth considering his suggestion at all. MOMENTNot for............................................................................................................67. They didn’t ask me anything about my plans for the summer. QUESTIONNot..................................................................................................................68. The phone rang again as soon as I put it down.Hardly............................................................................................................69. The Watsons moved to London and very soon after they decided to get divorced.No sooner.......................................................................................................70. As soon as I got home, I realized I’d left my bag in the shops.No sooner.......................................................................................................71. The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.Hardly............................................................................................................72. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.Only when......................................................................................................73. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.Only after.......................................................................................................74. To get the 40% discount, you must buy all twelve books at the same time.Only by...........................................................................................................75. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.Only by...........................................................................................................76. You won’t allowed in until your identify has been checked.Only when......................................................................................................77. If Germany beat Romania, they would face Italy in the final.Were.......................................................................................................................................78. If you had given it on time, you would have got a high rank.Had.........................................................................................................................................79. If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake.Had.........................................................................................................................................Had it......................................................................................................................................80. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call me?

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Should....................................................................................................................................81. If you change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.Should....................................................................................................................................82. Officer Hughes prevented the robbers from escaping.Had.........................................................................................................................................Had it......................................................................................................................................83. The snow fall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.So...........................................................................................................................................84. They cancelled the flight because of the heavy rain.So...........................................................................................................................................85. I drank so much coffee that I couldn’t get to sleep.So...........................................................................................................................................86. He got such a lot of information that he couldn’t process it all.So...........................................................................................................................................87. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.Such........................................................................................................................................88. The response to our appeal was so great that we have to take on more staff.Such........................................................................................................................................89. I can’t come to her wedding next Saturday night.In no way........................................................................................................90. I had just climbed to the first branch of the tree before I fell down.Hardly............................................................................................................91. The supervisors hadn’t known about the escape until the next morning.Not until.........................................................................................................92. We will not give up in any circumstances.In no...............................................................................................................93. I had little information about the test today.Little...............................................................................................................94. It rained cats and dogs as soon as I had just left home.No sooner.......................................................................................................95. I have never enjoyed such gorgeous sceneries anywhere.Nowhere.........................................................................................................96. I haven’t watched such an amazing movie before.Never before...................................................................................................97. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.Seldom...........................................................................................................98. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.Not only.........................................................................................................99. It was only when the office phoned me that I found out about the meeting.Not until.........................................................................................................100. There house wants another coat of paint.They need to have......................................................................................................101. He was annoyed because his son often came home late.He objected................................................................................................................

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102. He finds it hard to make new friends.It is ...........................................................................................................................103. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. TOUCHI couldn’t....................................................................................................................104. Please don’t ask me that question.I’d rather.....................................................................................................................105. Tom will be twenty next week.It’s Tom’s...................................................................................................................106. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow. FROMThe snow....................................................................................................................107. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.I wasn’t early..............................................................................................................108. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.No matter...................................................................................................................109. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.I apologize..................................................................................................................110. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.Had ...........................................................................................................................111. It was so late that nothing could be done.It was too....................................................................................................................112. She faced a lot of trouble in her last project.She came....................................................................................................................113. I don’t want to have lunch yet.I’d rather.....................................................................................................................114. You might fail if you are not careful.Be careful...................................................................................................................115. A man whose head looked like a huge egg sat at the desk.At the desk.................................................................................................................116. Participation in such an event is a great honor for every athlete.It is a...........................................................................................................................117. I found an old album of mine by chance.I came.........................................................................................................................118. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.In ...........................................................................................................................119. The notice said that you couldn’t smoke in class. FORBIDDENThe notice...................................................................................................................120. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you?Do you happen...........................................................................................................121. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.He’d rather.................................................................................................................122. It wasn’t Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.It couldn’t...................................................................................................................123. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.She ...........................................................................................................................

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124. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.My mother..................................................................................................................125. If I were you, I wouldn’t tell anybody about the discovery.You had......................................................................................................................126. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven.So ...........................................................................................................................127. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. MOSTHe ...........................................................................................................................128. There aren’t many eggs left. RUNWe ...........................................................................................................................129. That’s an insulting name to use for him.Don’t call...................................................................................................................130. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work. He objected................................................................................................................131. Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground.It is impossible...........................................................................................................132. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.The lions.....................................................................................................................133. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.He regretted................................................................................................................134. We’ve run out of tea.There..........................................................................................................................135. It is a six hour drive from London to Edinburgh.It takes........................................................................................................................136. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long speech on the current

changes in the computer technologies.Having........................................................................................................................137. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.At no time..................................................................................................................138. He insisted on a full apology. SATISFYNothing but................................................................................................................139. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. GRANTEDHe ...........................................................................................................................140. It’s possible that he hasn’t received the bill. MAYHe ...........................................................................................................................141. We must try not to lose contact with each other. KEEPWe must.....................................................................................................................142. I didn’t realize who he was until later.Only later...................................................................................................................143. I have never seen such a mess in my life!Never in......................................................................................................................144. Jo had not expected the film to be so good.The film was much.....................................................................................................145. If our teacher hadn’t helped, we would not have been able to finish it.

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Thanks........................................................................................................................146. John never takes any notice of what his children say.John pays....................................................................................................................147. He couldn’t do anything; he just listened to his mother’s complaint.He couldn’t but..........................................................................................................148. She faced a lot of trouble in her last project.She came....................................................................................................................149. They cancelled the match because of the fight.The cancellation of the match....................................................................................150. He just took off his raincoat; it rained again.Hardly........................................................................................................................151. You really should be able to dress yourself by now!It’s high......................................................................................................................152. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.She left the room........................................................................................................153. He completed the novel only after five years.It took him..................................................................................................................154. Be careful not to drop the eggs. HAPPENSWhatever....................................................................................................................155. I found an old album of mine by chance. I came.........................................................................................................................156. He used to smoke a lot.He no..........................................................................................................................157. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.Not until.....................................................................................................................158. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.Hardly........................................................................................................................159. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.It came........................................................................................................................160. Mr. Jones needn’t go if he doesn’t want to. OBLIGEDMr. Jones....................................................................................................................161. People say that the pyramids are worth visiting. SUPPOSEDThe pyramids.............................................................................................................162. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.If it ...........................................................................................................................163. They think Janet is the best singer in the town.Janet is........................................................................................................................164. He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all.So ...........................................................................................................................165. It’s a pity I didn’t meet you earlier.If only.........................................................................................................................166. He was able to appreciate her only after her death.Only ...........................................................................................................................167. A big man was standing in front of them.

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In front of them..........................................................................................................168. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong.Hardly........................................................................................................................169. He guarded the luggage while I bought the tickets. EYEHe ...........................................................................................................................170. Amanda has improved a lot this term. PROGRESSAmanda has................................................................................................................171. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.But for his..................................................................................................................172. I shall never lend any more money, no matter what happens.Under no.....................................................................................................................173. My uncle’s generosity enabled us to go on a Mediterranean cruise.Thanks........................................................................................................................174. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.Mrs. Scoot prides.......................................................................................................175. I wasn’t a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job.It came........................................................................................................................176. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. ASImpressed...................................................................................................................177. You really should learn to use the computer. HIGHIt’s ...........................................................................................................................178. You can borrow my book, but you must promise to return it by Monday. LONGYou can borrow..........................................................................................................179. Martin realized that he could never be an athlete. CUTMartin realized that he...............................................................................................180. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

OBTAINEDFurther information can.............................................................................................181. Peter went to the library and didn’t go to the cinema. INSTEADPeter went to the.........................................................................................................182. It may get very cold there, so you should take a lot of warm clothes.In case........................................................................................................................183. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their

second child.Only when..................................................................................................................184. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.The film star avoided.................................................................................................185. We weren’t surprised by his success.It came........................................................................................................................186. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.I object.......................................................................................................................187. You must do exactly what the teacher tells you. CARRYYou must....................................................................................................................188. I don’t think Michael will quit his job. INTENTION

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I don’t think................................................................................................................189. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. ALTERNATIVEThey had no................................................................................................................190. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing: she’s only been learning for a month.

ALLOWANCESPlease make................................................................................................................191. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.Much..........................................................................................................................192. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.Martin’s poor.............................................................................................................193. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. BEARRose couldn’t.............................................................................................................194. There is no point in phoning Caroline – She’s away. TIMEIt is a ..........................................................................................................................195. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. TEACHINGShe isn’t really cut.....................................................................................................196. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.Should........................................................................................................................197. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.My friend talked.........................................................................................................198. Graham spends all his time doing research. DEVOTEDGraham has................................................................................................................199. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. ICEBERGOur problems are........................................................................................................200. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. FISHI enjoy........................................................................................................................201. Immediately after his arrival a water-heater exploded.Hardly........................................................................................................................202. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.Little...........................................................................................................................203. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.Had it..........................................................................................................................204. This is a “no smoking” office. ALLOWEDYou ...........................................................................................................................205. The newspaper offered Lynda $5,000 for her story, but she refused. OFFERLynda turned..............................................................................................................206. James became extremely angry with the waiter for serving his food cold. TEMPERJames..........................................................................................................................207. She will probably be late for the meeting. UNLIKELYShe is..........................................................................................................................208. He has always supported the idea of nuclear disarmament. FAVOURHe has always............................................................................................................209. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. RESULTEDThe Prime Minister’s resignation...............................................................................

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210. I don’t think the television is likely to blow up at any time. LIKELIHOODThere is.......................................................................................................................211. Tom was able to complete the task in spite of his headache.Tom succeeded...............................................................................................212. “Did you go to the tennis tournament on Saturday?” David asked me.David wanted to know...................................................................................213. The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill.They called.....................................................................................................214. He is interested in dealing with something mysterious.He takes..........................................................................................................215. He’s not a professional singer, but he sang this song beautifully.Though no......................................................................................................216. He has been speaking for three hours.It is ...............................................................................................................217. My anxiety was quite unnecessary.I ...............................................................................................................218. “If Robert offers you any money, don’t accept it,” he said to me.He advised me not..........................................................................................219. The explorers meant to follow the river to its source.The explorers’................................................................................................220. It looked like rain.It looked as ....................................................................................................221. It’s getting very late. We ought to go home.It’s high time we............................................................................................222. That he escaped death in that accident was a miracle.It is ...............................................................................................................223. We have to water the flowers immediately for they are dying.The flowers need ...........................................................................................*DH 2002224. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times. He is known...................................................................................................225. “I hate to be criticized by non-professionals,” the film star said. The film star objected....................................................................................226. She can’t get into the habit of studying every evening.She can’t get used..........................................................................................227. I regret not paying much attention to the lecture.I wish..............................................................................................................228. Perhaps I didn’t get a better job because I didn’t study hard enough.I might............................................................................................................229. Please don’t mention it again.I’d rather.........................................................................................................230. Ms. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago.Ms. Quyen has...............................................................................................231. We haven’t visited the museum before.

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This is.............................................................................................................232. Peter missed the train because he woke up too late.If Peter............................................................................................................233. The robber forced the cashier to hand over the money.The cashier.....................................................................................................*DH 2003234. The remark was so unexpected that she didn’t know what to say.It was..............................................................................................................235. You’re the worst guitarist in the world.No one............................................................................................................236. It was waste of time writing that letter.I needn’t.........................................................................................................237. “Let’s check everything once more,” said the man in chief.The man in chief suggested............................................................................238. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous.Contrary.........................................................................................................239. The students really appreciate the teacher’s sense of humor.What...............................................................................................................240. It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early

stage of epidemic.Vietnam is......................................................................................................241. He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did she.He forgot........................................................................................................242. We couldn’t have managed it if our father hadn’t encouraged us.If it ...............................................................................................................243. I wished I had applied for that job.It is a...............................................................................................................*DH 2004244. What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history.It was her........................................................................................................245. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Pauline?” said John.John offered...................................................................................................246. I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth.I wish..............................................................................................................247. I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting.I can’t stand....................................................................................................248. Man continues to take minerals from the Earth in immense quantities.Minerals.........................................................................................................249. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.However.........................................................................................................250. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.So ...............................................................................................................251. “Where is the head waiter? I must speak to him.”The customer insisted....................................................................................

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252. These old men can’t be made to change.It is ...............................................................................................................253. When she heard the news, she broke down.On ...............................................................................................................*DH 2005254. The mother to her son: “Don’t forget to take your passport with you.” REMINDED........................................................................................................................255. Ann to Susan: “Would you like to stay for dinner with us?” INVITED........................................................................................................................256. Pete to his sister: “I wouldn’t tell anyone the story if I were you.” ADVISED........................................................................................................................257. The robber to the old lady: “Give me all your money or I’ll kill you.” THREATENED........................................................................................................................258. Bob to his brother: “I’ll help you with your homework.” PROMISED........................................................................................................................259. I used a calculator; otherwise, it would have taken much longer. IF........................................................................................................................260. I don’t believe anything he says. WHATEVER........................................................................................................................261. He prefers plain water to coffee. RATHER........................................................................................................................262. I’ve never read such a sarcastic essay before. EVER........................................................................................................................263. She not only passed the exam but also got a prize. NOT ONLY........................................................................................................................

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