OTTO CHANNEL YOUR MENTOR IN ENGLISH 1.000 SENTENCE-BUILDING 1. → Nobody told me about her sick mother. I ..................................................................................................................................... ? 2. → Tony doesn’t have free time, so he can’t play football with his friends. If Tony ............................................................................................................................ 3. → What a pity! I can’t speak English fluently I wish that ....................................................................................................................... 4. → The temple was built in the 14th century. We visited it two weeks ago. The temple which............................................................................................................. 5. → People have domesticated cats for thousands of years. Cats ................................................................................................................................ 6. → “If I were you, Mr. Black, I would cut down on your smoking and attend a yoga class,” Dr. Camron said. Dr. Cameron advised ........................................................................................................ 7. → Emily is sick today, so she can’t go to school. If Emily were not ............................................................................................................. 8. → “Are you having a wonderful time here?”, the teacher asked me. The teacher asked me if .................................................................................................. 9. → It was such a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it. The exercise was ............................................................................................................ 10. → He is sorry he is not able to speak English well. He wishes ........................................................................................................................ 11. → Tom passed the test easily. Tom had no difficulty (in) ................................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 12. → The news was very informative. I listened to it last night. The news ....................................................................................................................... 13. → The last time we saw the film was 10 years ago. It has been ..................................................................................................................... 14. → A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals these days because of the hot weather. Because the weather ........................................................................................................ 15. → She feels unhealthy because she doesn’t sleep enough. If ................................................................................................................................... 16. → The weather forecast says it will be sunny tomorrow. My grandma is watching it. The weather forecast which ............................................................................................ 17. → He takes part in all of his school activities. His health is poor. In spite ........................................................................................................................... 18. → They will send an ambulance to the school in 10 minutes. An ambulance ................................................................................................................. 19. → I have never met this strange man before. This is the first time ......................................................................................................... 20. → “Don’t make too much noise, children” he said. He told ........................................................................................................................... 21. → “Let’s help the homeless in the neighborhood.” Maria said Maria suggested ............................................................................................................... 22. → I last talked to him five months ago. I haven’t ......................................................................................................................... 23. → Nowadays young people pay more attention to traditional festivals than they did some years ago. Some years back young .................................................................................................... 24. → This is the first time they have experienced the wonderful feeling in space. They have never .............................................................................................................. 25. → We should teach young children to care for the environment I suggest young children .................................................................................................. 26. → Drivers and passengers must fasten the seat belt when travelling in cars. It is compulsory for .......................................................................................................... 27. → His motorcycle is more expensive than mine. My ................................................................................................................................. 28. → This robot can do the housework. The housework ............................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 29. → It is too hot now, so we consume a lot of electricity. If ................................................................................................................................... 30. → The test was too difficult for us to do. The test wasn’t ............................................................................................................... 31. → “I learn hard so that my parents will feel happy,” said the boy. The boy said ................................................................................................................... 32. → “Where are you spending your holidays?” Janet asked us. Janet asked .................................................................................................................... 33. → He couldn’t repair the broken vase. The broken vase .............................................................................................................. 34. → The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. It took ............................................................................................................................ 35. → We were late for school because of the heavy rain. Because it ....................................................................................................................... 36. → Lan doesn’t have enough money, so she can’t buy a new dictionary. Because Lan ................................................................................................................... 37. → What a pity! I cannot join you now I wish I............................................................................................................................ 38. → They boy whom I told you about is very good at tennis. I told you about the boy 39. → “Why don’t we spend money on research into solar energy?” Nga said. Nga suggested ................................................................................................................. 40. → People produce champagne in France. Champagne .................................................................................................................... 41. → “I want to be a doctor”, she said. She said that ................................................................................................................... 42. → He went to bed early because of his sickness. Because he ..................................................................................................................... 43. → She doesn’t know the answer, so she cannot tell you. If she .............................................................................................................................. 44. → I am not as tall as Peter. Peter is ........................................................................................................................... 45. → People speak English all over the world. English ............................................................................................................................ 46. → “I want to be a doctor”, she said. She said that ................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 47. → Many trees died because of the bad weather Because the weather ....................................................................................................... 48. → He has been studying English for six years. He started ....................................................................................................................... 49. → I don’t have the key, so I cannot get into the house If I ................................................................................................................................. 50. → Japan will give 200 cherry trees to Hanoi in March 2016. 200 cherry trees .............................................................................................................. 51. → I started working in this factory 5 years ago. I have ............................................................................................................................ 52. → The weather was bad, but we went to school on time. Although.......................................................................................................................... 53. → They last visited their home village five years ago. They haven’t .................................................................................................................... 54. → They must complete this test on time. This test must .................................................................................................................. 55. → “What kind of books do you like best, Linda?” asked Peter. Peter asked Linda what .................................................................................................... 56. → Let’s put the garbage bins around the schoolyard. I suggest ........................................................................................................................ 57. → The planet is Venus. The planet is closest to the Earth. The planet which ............................................................................................................. 58. → They have just sent an ambulance to the school. An ambulance .................................................................................................................. 59. → "What aspect of learning English do you find most difficult?" she asked me. She asked ........................................................................................................................ 60. → Minh last wrote to his pen pal ten months ago. Minh hasn't ...................................................................................................................... 61. → Lan said, “why don’t you ask the teacher to explain the question again?” Lan asked me .................................................................................................................. 62. → He started study English four years ago. He has............................................................................................................................. 63. → They will finish their work tomorrow. Their work ....................................................................................................................... 64. → It’s a pity. I can’t play the piano. I wish .............................................................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 65. → Your bike is more expensive than mine. My bike isn’t .................................................................................................................... 66. → It takes Minh 2 hours to do his homework every day. Minh spends .................................................................................................................... 67. → We were late for school because of the heavy rain. Because it ........................................................................................................................ 68. → "I'm working in a restaurant." she said She said .......................................................................................................................... 69. → It’s two years since I last spoke to her. I haven’t .......................................................................................................................... 70. → It is very difficult to learn English. Learning English............................................................................................................... 71. → It is 20 years since I left school. I ..................................................................................................................................... 72. → We have just bought a new house. A new.............................................................................................................................. 73. → “I must do all the housework now.” said Nam. Nam ................................................................................................................................ 74. → Can you type the letter right now? You can ........................................................................................................................... 75. → They have just sold that old house. That old house ................................................................................................................. 76. → It’s two years since I last spoke to her. I haven’t .......................................................................................................................... 77. → Helen plays the piano better than Elizabeth. Elizabeth doesn’t .............................................................................................................. 78. → Do you remember your first visit to Ho Chi Minh City? You remember ................................................................................................................. ? 79. → Why don’t we use banana leaves instead of plastics bags to save energy? What about...................................................................................................................... ? 80. → They clean this room every day. This room ........................................................................................................................ 81. → Mary is taller than Anne. Anne is not as .................................................................................................................. 82. → Why don’t we watch a film now? What about...................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 83. → “Would you like to have some coffee?”, said Tom to Mary. Tom invited Mary ............................................................................................................ 84. → I cannot remember the man’s name. He phoned me last night. The man whose ............................................................................................................... 85. → People don’t understand him because he doesn’t speak clearly If .................................................................................................................................... 86. → The last time she went out with him was 2 years ago. She hasn’t ....................................................................................................................... 87. → He often went swimming when he was a boy. He used ........................................................................................................................... 88. → The test was not easy enough for her to do. The test was too .............................................................................................................. 89. → It's common knowledge that he has been in prison several times. He is known ..................................................................................................................... 90. → 'I hate to be criticised by non-professionals,' the film star said. The film star objected ...................................................................................................... 91. → She can't get into the habit of studying every evening. She can’t get used ........................................................................................................... 92. → I regret not paying much attention to the lecture. I wish .............................................................................................................................. 93. → Perhaps I didn't get a better job because I didn't study hard enough. I might ............................................................................................................................ 94. → Please don't mention it again. I’d rather ......................................................................................................................... 95. → Ms. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago. Ms. Quyen has ................................................................................................................. 96. → We haven't visited the museum before. This is ............................................................................................................................. 97. → Peter missed the train because he woke up too late. If Peter ............................................................................................................................ 98. → The robber forced the cashier to hand over the money. The cashier ...................................................................................................................... 99. → The remark was so unexpected that she didn’t know what to say It was.............................................................................................................................. 100. → It was a waste of time writing that letter. I needn’t.......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 101. → “Let’s check everything once more,” said the man in chief. The man in chief suggested .............................................................................................. 102. → Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous. Contrary .......................................................................................................................... 103. → The students really appreciate the teacher’s sense of humor. What ............................................................................................................................... 104. → It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. Vietnam is ....................................................................................................................... 105. → He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did she. He forgot ......................................................................................................................... 106. → We couldn’t have managed it if our father hadn’t encouraged us. If it ................................................................................................................................. 107. → I wish I had applied for that job. It is a .............................................................................................................................. 108. → What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history. It was her ........................................................................................................................ 109. → “Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Pauline?” said John. John offered .................................................................................................................... 110. → I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth. I wish .............................................................................................................................. . 111. → I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting. I can’t stand .................................................................................................................... 112. → Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities. Minerals........................................................................................................................... 113. → She never seems to succeed even though she works hard. However .......................................................................................................................... 114. → The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it. So ................................................................................................................................... 115. → “Where is the head waiter? I must speak to him.” The customer insisted ...................................................................................................... 116. → These old men can’t be made to change. It is ................................................................................................................................. 117. → When she heard the news, she broke down. On .................................................................................................................................. 118. The mother to her son: "Don't forget to take your passport with you." #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi → ....................................................................................................................................... 119. → Anne to Susan: "Would you like to stay for dinner with us?" ....................................................................................................................................... 120. → Pete to his sister: "I wouldn't tell anyone the story if I were you." ....................................................................................................................................... 121. → The robber to the old lady: "Give me all your money or I'll kill you." ....................................................................................................................................... 122. → Bob to his brother: "I'll help you with your homework." ....................................................................................................................................... 123. → I used a calculator; otherwise, it would have taken much longer. (IF) ....................................................................................................................................... 124. → I don't believe anything that he says. (WHATEVER) ....................................................................................................................................... 125. → He prefers plain water to coffee. (RATHER) ....................................................................................................................................... 126. → I've never read such a sarcastic essay before. (EVER) ....................................................................................................................................... 127. → She not only passed the exam but also got a prize. (Not only) ....................................................................................................................................... 128. → You should take the train instead of the bus. If ................................................................................................................................... 129. → I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door. Someone must ................................................................................................................ 130. → They bought this house ten years ago. They have ...................................................................................................................... 131. → The course finished with a big party. At the end ...................................................................................................................... 132. → We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up. The pop star ................................................................................................................... 133. → Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will. Despite ........................................................................................................................... 134. → The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened. No sooner ....................................................................................................................... 135. → You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night. Had ................................................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 136. → When did you start the project? How long ......................................................................................................................... 137. → Their wedding will be held in a lovely church. The church ...................................................................................................................... 138. → My father used to play football when he was young. My father doesn't ............................................................................................................ 139. → Jane gave me a present on my last birthday. I was .............................................................................................................................. 140. → We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map. If we had......................................................................................................................... 141. → I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City. I haven't seen ................................................................................................................. 142. → It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh. It takes .......................................................................................................................... 143. → It's a pity you didn't tell us about this. I wish ............................................................................................................................. 144. → They think the owner of the house is abroad. The owner ...................................................................................................................... 145. → The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough. The sea was too .............................................................................................................. 146. → When did you first know him? How ............................................................................................................................... 147. → Their trip lasted three day. They had ........................................................................................................................ 148. → It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you. In case ........................................................................................................................... 149. → She had to do the washing up but she didn't. She forgot ....................................................................................................................... 150. → English is easy to learn. It ................................................................................................................................... 151. → Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity. If .................................................................................................................................... 152. → The furniture was too old to keep. It was ............................................................................................................................. 153. → Gary is the best guitarist in her class. No one else .................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 154. → Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time. Since the computer was .................................................................................................. 155. → It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week. Everybody ...................................................................................................................... 156. → The doctor told him that he work too hard. You ................................................................................................................................ 157. → Those pictures are beautiful. How ............................................................................................................................... 158. → It was an interesting film. What .............................................................................................................................. 159. → What is the weight of your suitcase? How ................................................................................................................. 160. → How tall is Peter's father? What ................................................................................................................ 161. → He can't afford to buy the car. The car ............................................................................................................. 162. → Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight. It wasn't ........................................................................................................... 163. → Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second –hand washing-machine. Mrs. Taylor wished ............................................................................................ 164. → Jane is the tallest girl in her class. Nobody ............................................................................................................ 165. → Their teacher is making them study hard. They ................................................................................................................ 166. → As I get older, I want to travel less. The older .......................................................................................................... 167. → I have never been to Liverpool in my life. Never ............................................................................................................... 168. → This mobile phone is not as cheap as I thought it would be This mobile phone is .......................................................................................... 169. → My brother likes to go swimming better than to play computer games My brother would ............................................................................................... 170. → John could not find the way to the hotel John was not .................................................................................................... 171. → My motorbike is going to be checked next Sunday I'm .................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 172. → I intend to come over to pick you up I'm .................................................................................................................... 173. → Nam has difficulty in studying English It is ................................................................................................................... 174. → The boy threw the ball through the window The ball ............................................................................................................ 175. → The stamps are so beautiful that all of us want to buy them They are such ................................................................................................... 176. → I don't clean up the apartment today. I'm busy. I'm too .............................................................................................................. 177. → Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school. In spite of ......................................................................................................... 178. → The window was broken by a cricket ball It ...................................................................................................................... 179. → I will never forget the day I heard I'd got into my chosen university The day on ........................................................................................................ 180. → Glynn became a social worker to help people less fortune than himself The reason ........................................................................................................ 181. → The driver didn't see the motorcyclist What happened ................................................................................................. 182. → Christopher Columbus discovered America The person ........................................................................................................ 183. → Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guilty. What ................................................................................................................. 184. → The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes. (VAIN) The fox tried ...................................................................................................... 185. → The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT) The storm .......................................................................................................... 186. → The project received unanimous approval of the committee. (FAVOUR) The whole committee ........................................................................................ 187. → The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in the prison. (WORD) The personnel officer ........................................................................................ 188. → Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) The story he told us .......................................................................................... 189. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. (TOUCH) #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi → I could not ........................................................................................................ 190. → I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) I enjoy ............................................................................................................. 191. → The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP) The success ....................................................................................................... 192. → She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT) She is not upset; she ......................................................................................... 193. → The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) The bank robbers made ..................................................................................... 194. → As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. The more ......................................................................................................... 195. → Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is black, just as in space. Because ............................................................................................................ 196. → These young men became doctors after six years training. After these young men ...................................................................................... 197. → People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. Paper ............................................................................................................... 198. → A man I don’t know told me about that. I was ................................................................................................................ 199. → That was a silly thing to say! What ................................................................................................................ 200. → We’ve run out of petrol. There is ............................................................................................................ 201. → It takes six hours to drive from here to London. It is .................................................................................................................. 202. → He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport. He regretted ..................................................................................................... 203. → They failed to find out a solution to the problem. They didn’t succeed .......................................................................................... 204. → Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE) Most stores ....................................................................................................... 205. → You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly. (PREVENT) Brushing your teeth ........................................................................................... 206. → Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND) Some of Peter’s expressions .............................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 207. → When do you think this bridge was built? (OLD) How ................................................................................................................. 208. → That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS) Repairing .......................................................................................................... 209. → They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON) They have ........................................................................................................ 210. → This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT) This train .......................................................................................................... 211. → The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL) The president ................................................................................................... 212. → The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED) The painting ..................................................................................................... 213. → This passport can be used in most countries. This passport .................................................................................................... 214. → My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS) I am on ............................................................................................................ 215. → That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH) That hotel is ..................................................................................................... 216. → Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission. Without ............................................................................................................ 217. → Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded. Hardly ............................................................................................................... 218. → Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be. Little ................................................................................................................ 219. → A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night. Lydia ................................................................................................................ 220. → It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us. Had .................................................................................................................. 221. → Tim insisted on being told the complete story. Nothing ............................................................................................................. 222. → Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon. It won’t ............................................................................................................ 223. → The permit expires at the end of this month. The permit is not ............................................................................................... 224. → I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements. Much ................................................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 225. → Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child. Only ................................................................................................................. 226. → Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life. Martin’s poor .................................................................................................... 227. → The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic. The average ..................................................................................................... 228. → Under no circumstances should you phone the police. The last ............................................................................................................ 229. → We couldn’t find George anywhere. George was ...................................................................................................... 230. → Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper. So .................................................................................................................... 231. → There are a lot of people depend on him. He .................................................................................................................... 232. → I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR) I daren’t turn ..................................................................................................... 233. → The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT) There was ........................................................................................................ 234. → If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION) A reduction ....................................................................................................... 235. → I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) It doesn’t ........................................................................................................... 236. → Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL) Local residents .................................................................................................. 237. → Why isn’t this TV working? What ................................................................................................................ 238. → May I borrow your pen? Would .............................................................................................................. 239. → We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. Costly ............................................................................................................... 240. → We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals. In addition to .................................................................................................... 241. → You might fall if you are not careful. Be .................................................................................................................... 242. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi → No sooner ......................................................................................................... 243. → Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him. Despite ............................................................................................................. 244. → The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had .................................................................................................................. 245. → Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy. Galileo is regarded ............................................................................................ 246. → The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day. Only by ............................................................................................................ 247. → He speaks more persuasively than his brother. He is ................................................................................................................ 248. → He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY) He is ................................................................................................................ 249. → He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT) His French ......................................................................................................... 250. → His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK) His arrival ......................................................................................................... 251. → The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET) The .................................................................................................................. 252. → He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET) At ..................................................................................................................... 253. → As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET) To .................................................................................................................... 254. → It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England. The English ........................................................................................................ 255. → That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false. There is ............................................................................................................ 256. → He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery. He received ...................................................................................................... 257. → You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar. There is ............................................................................................................ 258. → The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude. There have been ............................................................................................... 259. → You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong. Contrary ........................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 260. → The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the local dialect. But for .............................................................................................................. 261. → The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions. Hardly .............................................................................................................. 262. → She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES) She is ............................................................................................................... 263. → I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses. (HAND) I think .............................................................................................................. 264. → Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because she was ill. (TURN) Margaret .......................................................................................................... 265. → You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT) You’ll ................................................................................................................ 266. → Assembling the furniture is extremely easy. (PLAY) Assembling ........................................................................................................ 267. → I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE) I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me. .......................................... 268. → Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF) You have .......................................................................................................... 269. → Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE) Many species .................................................................................................... 270. → The storm blew the roof off the house. The house ........................................................................................................ 271. → This is the quickest way to get into the town centre. There is ............................................................................................................ 272. → Only one person knew what had caused the fire. The cause ......................................................................................................... 273. → I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL) I’m not ............................................................................................................. 274. → After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN) After two hours there ........................................................................................ 275. → Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR) Rosa ................................................................................................................. 276. → You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now. The woman ...................................................................................................... 277. → Are they likely to pass Proficiency? Is there ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 278. → 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before. You have ........................................................................................................... 279. → Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfast ............................................................................................. 280. → You cannot make use of this offer after 15 December. This offer .......................................................................................................... 281. → Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL) Be .................................................................................................................... 282. → We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND) There has ......................................................................................................... 283. → The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. (DIFFICULT) The accident ..................................................................................................... 284. → Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people. Betty is devoted ................................................................................................ 285. → The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor. We have ............................................................................................................ 286. → If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house. If I ................................................................................................................... 287. → The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. Only by ............................................................................................................ 288. → Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short. (MICKEY) Everybody ........................................................................................................ 289. → I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL) I felt such ......................................................................................................... 290. → She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen. (BREATHED) She breathed .................................................................................................... 291. → Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE) Would you like .................................................................................................. 292. → Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL) There is no ....................................................................................................... 293. → Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS) Operating .......................................................................................................... 294. → We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK) We have ........................................................................................................... 295. → In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES) The chances ..................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 296. → They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) They arrived ..................................................................................................... 297. → In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK) Mara used ........................................................................................................ 298. → I’m sure you were driving too fast. You must .......................................................................................................... 299. → It was overeating that caused his heart attack. If he ................................................................................................................. 300. → The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: destroy) I have .............................................................................................................. 301. → The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry. As a ................................................................................................................. 302. → Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected. There ................................................................................................................ 303. → He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her. It crossed ......................................................................................................... 304. → His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job. His wife is pushing ............................................................................................ 305. → His second attempt on the world record was successful. He broke .......................................................................................................... 306. → I applied for the job but was turned down. My ................................................................................................................... 307. → There are more people out of work in this country than ever before. Never ............................................................................................................... 308. → My boyfriend is very short-tempered. My boyfriend loses. ............................................................................................ 309. → Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING) Let’s do ............................................................................................................ 310. → Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED) He still .............................................................................................................. 311. → Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE) Who should ...................................................................................................... 312. → “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend. Ann pleaded ..................................................................................................... 313. → My protests were ignored. Nobody ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 314. → I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake. I am sure he didn’t ............................................................................................ 315. → We only dispatch goods after receiving the money. Only after ......................................................................................................... 316. → You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year. You pay ............................................................................................................ 317. → He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve. Once ................................................................................................................ 318. → The result of the match was never in doubt. At no time ........................................................................................................ 319. → This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London. This will be ....................................................................................................... 320. → He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER) Their comment ................................................................................................. 321. → She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT) She makes ........................................................................................................ 322. → Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED) Some people ..................................................................................................... 323. → The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT) There is ............................................................................................................ 324. → Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS) Money .............................................................................................................. 325. → Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT) Can you ............................................................................................................ 326. → The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT) The Prime Minister ............................................................................................ 327. → I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE) My ................................................................................................................... 328. → The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME) He .................................................................................................................... 329. → Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted. Friendly ............................................................................................................ 330. → Not until the body was found did the police believe her. It was only when .............................................................................................. 331. → “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said. They urged ....................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 332. → Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines. Not as .............................................................................................................. 333. → We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th. All the seats ...................................................................................................... 334. → The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED) The foreigner .................................................................................................... 335. → Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED) Only Jane ......................................................................................................... 336. → An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. (COMPARISON) There is no ....................................................................................................... 337. → There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND) That young ....................................................................................................... 338. → I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE) I didn’t have ..................................................................................................... 339. → The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK) The Greens ....................................................................................................... 340. → Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM) Teachers think .................................................................................................. 341. → Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT) The delay ......................................................................................................... 342. → Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP) Help yourself .................................................................................................... 343. → Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field. (WIDELY) Dr. Peters ......................................................................................................... 344. → The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office. The Prime Minister had ...................................................................................... 345. → I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics. I am ................................................................................................................. 346. → The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished. The students deserved ...................................................................................... 347. → The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term. In all ................................................................................................................ 348. → Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile. Although ........................................................................................................... 349. → The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN) We must ........................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 350. → Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT) It’s rude ........................................................................................................... 351. → We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK) If we ................................................................................................................ 352. → We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET) We are ............................................................................................................. 353. → I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK) What are .......................................................................................................... 354. → Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE) Come on ........................................................................................................... 355. → Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS) Amanda ............................................................................................................ 356. → Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama. A man .............................................................................................................. 357. → The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved. The police ......................................................................................................... 358. → His appearance was completely unexpected. His appearance was ........................................................................................... 359. → He is by no means a smart boy. He is ................................................................................................................ 360. → I take it for granted that he is influential person. I assume .......................................................................................................... 361. → He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) He objects ........................................................................................................ 362. → He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) He had ............................................................................................................. 363. → The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) The concert ...................................................................................................... 364. → The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert. (EXCEPTION) With the exception ............................................................................................ 365. → The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer. (REPUTATION) He has a ........................................................................................................... 366. → He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES) He comes ......................................................................................................... 367. → We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE) We missed ....................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 368. → It is your duty to tell him what to do. You are ............................................................................................................ 369. → My boss works better when he’s pressed for time. The less ............................................................................................................ 370. → It is expected that the company can get more profit this year. The company .................................................................................................... 371. → I was astonished by her confidence. What ................................................................................................................ 372. → Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport. Arriving ............................................................................................................ 373. → I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. (TONGUE) I knew .............................................................................................................. 374. → His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP) His choice was .................................................................................................. 375. → Remember to write to us! (DROP) Remember ........................................................................................................ 376. → Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET) Get in touch ...................................................................................................... 377. → Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP) Keep ................................................................................................................ 378. → On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life. The day ............................................................................................................ 379. → Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early? Do I ................................................................................................................. 380. → Someone has stolen the boss’s car. The boss .......................................................................................................... 381. → Whoever did that must have been a very brave person. Only a .............................................................................................................. 382. → The last time we were here was in 1980. We ................................................................................................................... 383. → The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted. Only on ............................................................................................................ 384. → Has she written to you lately? (HEARD) Has you ............................................................................................................ 385. → We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST) We insist .......................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 386. → We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones. (SUBSTITUTE) We have decided .............................................................................................. 387. → Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewelry. (ROBBED) Miranda ............................................................................................................ 388. → Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID) He is ................................................................................................................ 389. → It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED) I am not ........................................................................................................... 390. → Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING) Nothing ............................................................................................................ 391. → A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES) The café ........................................................................................................... 392. → How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE) What chance...................................................................................................... 393. → He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it. Only when ........................................................................................................ 394. → Further progress was impossible because of the floods. The floods ........................................................................................................ 395. → As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering. The cheering...................................................................................................... 396. → We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place. The place .......................................................................................................... 397. → Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past. We’ll .................................................................................................................. 398. → It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled. Nobody ............................................................................................................ 399. → The fate of the two climbers is unknown. It’s a mystery ..................................................................................................... 400. → There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30. (TIME) We can ............................................................................................................. 401. → John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE) John has 402. → His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES) His holiday ........................................................................................................ 403. → He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED) He is claimed .................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel Lớp Live VIP - Luyện thi chuyên Anh và học sinh giỏi 404. → The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK) The way ........................................................................................................... 405. → It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE) It was in ........................................................................................................... 406. → Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER) Which of ........................................................................................................... 407. → These books have been lent by the British Council library. (LOAN) These books ..................................................................................................... 408. → I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds. This morning I spent .......................................................................................... 409. → Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday. Mrs. Wilson sends ............................................................................................. 410. → It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine. I cancelled ........................................................................................................ 411. → The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast. The annual rainfall ............................................................................................ 412. → When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home. On arriving ....................................................................................................... 413. → What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS) It’s none ........................................................................................................... 414. → The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE) The final version of the plan .............................................................................. 415. → They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL) Their feeling ..................................................................................................... 416. → The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT) The bottle ......................................................................................................... 417. → Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT) There was ........................................................................................................ 418. → I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world. Singapore ......................................................................................................... 419. → She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know. She is a person ................................................................................................. 420. → People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL) There is ............................................................................................................ 421. → In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS) I had ................................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 422. → His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS) Nobody ............................................................................................................ 423. → “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him. (THREATENED) She .................................................................................................................. 424. → There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE) A big ................................................................................................................. 425. → Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT) Could ............................................................................................................... 426. → The service given by the bank has improved recently. (IMPROVEMENTS) The bank .......................................................................................................... 427. → They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. (RELEASED) The well-known ................................................................................................ 428. → Is this the only way to reach the city center? Isn’t .................................................................................................................. 429. → I have never seen such a mess in my life! Never ............................................................................................................... 430. → The weather is probably not going to change. There ............................................................................................................... 431. → I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET) I’d made ............................................................................................................ 432. → I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT FACE) I couldn’t .......................................................................................................... 433. → He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION) I had/got ......................................................................................................... 434. → I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH) I’ve never ......................................................................................................... 435. → When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED) When are ......................................................................................................... 436. → His memory gradually failed as he grew old. The older .......................................................................................................... 437. → The house has got everything except for a large garden. (LACKS) The only ........................................................................................................... 438. → I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. (LIKELIHOOD) There is ............................................................................................................ 439. → I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them. (SIDES) I didn’t take sides .............................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel 440. → A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED) She will be ........................................................................................................ 441. → I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. (MIGHT) You might ......................................................................................................... 442. → She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t. She was ........................................................................................................... 443. → The hurricane blew the roof off the house. The house ........................................................................................................ 444. → This affair doesn’t concern you. This affair is no ................................................................................................. 445. → That dress has only the slightest mark on it. I can barely ...................................................................................................... 446. → No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship. It’s a foregone .................................................................................................. 447. → The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. Were it ............................................................................................................. 448. → Her success went beyond her expectation. Never ............................................................................................................... 449. → How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES) What are .......................................................................................................... 450. → He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION) He found .......................................................................................................... 451. → My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER) My brother ........................................................................................................ 452. → It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE) The full amount ................................................................................................ 453. → The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks. It looked ........................................................................................................... 454. → I didn’t see her again for five years. Five years ......................................................................................................... 455. → People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The smoking ..................................................................................................... 456. → The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. (PRESENT) The millionaire .................................................................................................. 457. → There is no ice cream left. (RUN) We have ........................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 458. → I had better go back to work. (TIME) It is .................................................................................................................. 459. → He is more a lecturer than a teacher. He .................................................................................................................... 460. → I’m the only child in my family. My mother gave ................................................................................................ 461. → She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew that. (CAUGHT) I ...................................................................................................................... 462. → He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE) He .................................................................................................................... 463. → John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW) John ................................................................................................................. 464. → Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people. Some people are ............................................................................................... 465. → You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations. Failure ............................................................................................................... 466. → He tried hard so that he would win the first prize. With ................................................................................................................. 467. → They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. The excuse ....................................................................................................... 468. → Can I speak to someone about my problem? Would it ........................................................................................................... 469. → He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION) He has ............................................................................................................. 470. → He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED) He doesn’t ........................................................................................................ 471. → The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000. (OUTLAY) The initial ......................................................................................................... 472. → It was a red-letter day. That day ........................................................................................................... 473. → We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to ............................................................................................................ 474. → He made no bones about helping me. He didn’t .......................................................................................................... 475. → He never thought of telling her. It never ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 476. → The dress was so temping that I bought it. I couldn’t resist ................................................................................................. 477. → The idea no longer interests her. She has ............................................................................................................ 478. → Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE) The response .................................................................................................... 479. → His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY) His irresponsible ................................................................................................ 480. → He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK) He took ............................................................................................................ 481. → He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS) He’s in .............................................................................................................. 482. → She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY) She is ............................................................................................................... 483. → We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive. Impressed ........................................................................................................ 484. → The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match. There have ....................................................................................................... 485. → Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station? Wasn’t it ........................................................................................................... 486. → I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR) I’m telling ......................................................................................................... 487. → They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. (DISCOURAGE) They have ......................................................................................................... 488. → This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last general election. (UNDERGONE) This government ................................................................................................ 489. → We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST) It will take ........................................................................................................ 490. → Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. (DAWNED) It suddenly ....................................................................................................... 491. → Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY) Peter is ............................................................................................................. 492. → Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION) Don’t come ....................................................................................................... 493. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him. #HocvoiOttoChannel → Charming........................................................................................................... 494. → I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather than ...................................................................................................... 495. → The thief must have come in through the window. The thief .......................................................................................................... 496. → Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not. However ........................................................................................................... 497. → The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night. Such is .............................................................................................................. 498. → All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES) The .................................................................................................................. 499. → I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS) I think .............................................................................................................. 500. → Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN) Don’t ................................................................................................................ 501. → Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. (BLAME) Mass ................................................................................................................ 502. → Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT) She isn’t ........................................................................................................... 503. → Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED) Graham ............................................................................................................ 504. → You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN) You must ........................................................................................................... 505. → My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF) My friend ........................................................................................................... 506. → She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME) She .................................................................................................................. 507. → They will not announce the decision formally. No formal ......................................................................................................... 508. → She firmly believed John to be telling the truth. It ..................................................................................................................... 509. → Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice. Reluctant ........................................................................................................... 510. → This is our temporary office. For ................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 511. → The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match. Such ................................................................................................................. 512. → They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK) They ................................................................................................................ 513. → She had completely forgotten him. (MIND) He was ............................................................................................................. 514. → The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS) The man ............................................................................................................ 515. → Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION) What’s .............................................................................................................. 516. → She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS) She has ............................................................................................................ 517. → Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh. The very ............................................................................................................ 518. → Their chances of success are small. It’s not ............................................................................................................. 519. → I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go. (WEIGHED) I’ve weighed ...................................................................................................... 520. → This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (CRY) This house is...................................................................................................... 521. → I really want to see her again. (DYING) I am ................................................................................................................. 522. → Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore. The edge ........................................................................................................... 523. → We may not be able to give the concert. The concert ...................................................................................................... 524. → Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness. Alan’s illness ...................................................................................................... 525. → The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE) The team’s defeat ............................................................................................. 526. → There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away. (TIME) It is a waste ...................................................................................................... 527. → Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR) Who is .............................................................................................................. 528. → He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL) He likes ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 529. → The brochure gives hardly any useful information. Precious ........................................................................................................... 530. → That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji. That takes ........................................................................................................ 531. → If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number. Should .............................................................................................................. 532. → My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. My friends talked .............................................................................................. 533. → Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you. It is .................................................................................................................. 534. → He gave me a detail account of the operation. He gave me a blow ........................................................................................... 535. → We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on alternative days. (TURNS) We agreed ........................................................................................................ 536. → He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he disagrees with. (DISTANCES) He makes sure .................................................................................................. 537. → The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. (PICKING) The new manager ............................................................................................. 538. → They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (SHORT) They have ........................................................................................................ 539. → Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (LIKENED) Bruce ............................................................................................................... 540. → Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE) Carol ................................................................................................................ 541. → If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should book in advance. If you ................................................................................................................ 542. → They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area. They ................................................................................................................ 543. → He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. (HAND) He’s a ............................................................................................................... 544. → If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS) If this ............................................................................................................... 545. → There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM) There’s a .......................................................................................................... 546. → Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations? Are you ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 547. → The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late 19th century. The late 19th century ......................................................................................... 548. → You certainly can’t play your music after midnight. I won’t ............................................................................................................. 549. → You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you. Little ................................................................................................................ 550. → You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault. How dare .......................................................................................................... 551. → My job involves working from 6 p.m. till midnight. I am ................................................................................................................. 552. → We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM. It makes ........................................................................................................... 553. → The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. The boy was on ................................................................................................ 554. → Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business. Such ................................................................................................................. 555. → We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL) We have ........................................................................................................... 556. → In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS) In the area, ..................................................................................................... 557. → He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO) He gambled, ..................................................................................................... 558. → You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE) You should ....................................................................................................... 559. → Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH) Did you ............................................................................................................ 560. → He is a generous person. (NAME) Generosity ........................................................................................................ 561. → Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I reckon. I think it ........................................................................................................... 562. → To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can. You should ....................................................................................................... 563. → It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area. The storm ......................................................................................................... 564. → You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such good results. Nowhere ........................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 565. → Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this evening. We might/could ................................................................................................ 566. → She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her. Such ................................................................................................................. 567. → Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the project. Whether ........................................................................................................... 568. → Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE) Your empty ....................................................................................................... 569. → The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. (ATTENDANCE) The boy ............................................................................................................ 570. → They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning. (ARRANGEMENTS) They have ........................................................................................................ 571. → I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT) I really regret..................................................................................................... 572. → He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (SWING) He finally got .................................................................................................... 573. → His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE) His grandfather ................................................................................................. 574. → His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS) His parents ....................................................................................................... 575. → You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this exercise now. Had you attended ............................................................................................. 576. → It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize. He will have ...................................................................................................... 577. → There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place. (BUT) There’s no ........................................................................................................ 578. → You are broke. So am I. (BOAT) You .................................................................................................................. 579. → They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT) They ................................................................................................................ 580. → We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more. (SIGHT) We continued ................................................................................................... 581. → We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH) We have ........................................................................................................... 582. → I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while we’ve been out. (UP) I’m sure ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 583. → I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious. It was with ....................................................................................................... 584. → It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress. She has ............................................................................................................ 585. → You must concentrate on your work more. You must apply ................................................................................................. 586. → If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the election. Not .................................................................................................................. 587. → The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. (RED) he burglar ......................................................................................................... 588. → I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED) The .................................................................................................................. 589. → You look grumpy this morning. (BED) You get ............................................................................................................ 590. → She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH) She felt ............................................................................................................ 591. → I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE) They ................................................................................................................ 592. → I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT) I have .............................................................................................................. 593. → I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances. Under ............................................................................................................... 594. → You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at. In ..................................................................................................................... 595. → I’d rather you didn’t go. I’d prefer ........................................................................................................... 596. → They’ll arrive soon. It ..................................................................................................................... 597. → There is a rumour that you stole it. It ..................................................................................................................... 598. → I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT) I can’t .............................................................................................................. 599. → I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST) The last ............................................................................................................ 600. → Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER) Everyone .......................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 601. → This is none of your business! (DOESN’T) This .................................................................................................................. 602. → Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO) Robert didn’t ..................................................................................................... 603. → It was only when I checked that I noticed the tire was flat. (DID) Only when ........................................................................................................ 604. → Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY) Please .............................................................................................................. 605. → She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard. However ........................................................................................................... 606. → Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met. I’ve yet .............................................................................................................. 607. → I never thought that I would win a prize. It had never ...................................................................................................... 608. → I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. (LIKELIHOOD) There is ............................................................................................................ 609. → This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED) I picked ............................................................................................................ 610. → Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT) The painting ..................................................................................................... 611. → We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN) We have ........................................................................................................... 612. → In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT) 1967 saw .......................................................................................................... 613. → Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation. The operation left ............................................................................................. 614. → He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. He made .......................................................................................................... 615. → We were all shocked by his reaction. His reaction came ............................................................................................. 616. → I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS) I am ................................................................................................................. 617. → The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION) The severity ...................................................................................................... 618. → I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG) Our problems .................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 619. → Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (DARK) Thomas was kept .............................................................................................. 620. → I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED) I lacked ............................................................................................................ 621. → The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting the leader. (STOP) The police ......................................................................................................... 622. → Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his accident. Ever since ......................................................................................................... 623. → Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the French film industry. (BREATHE) Critics are ......................................................................................................... 624. → It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this. (FIGURE) It is .................................................................................................................. 625. → Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE) Five boys .......................................................................................................... 626. → Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three years previously. (BOOK) Detectives ........................................................................................................ 627. → He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB) He is a .............................................................................................................. 628. → We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (SIZE) We all................................................................................................................ 629. → He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH) He really ........................................................................................................... 630. → He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME) He died ............................................................................................................ 631. → Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG) Have a ............................................................................................................. 632. → He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME) He is ................................................................................................................ 633. → Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the old age. (RESISTANCE) There is ............................................................................................................ 634. → The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO INTO) The Minister ...................................................................................................... 635. → He doesn’t think very highly of politicians. He’s got ............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 636. → One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops. One point ......................................................................................................... 637. → Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly. Mary explained ................................................................................................. 638. → We have credited the money to your current account at this bank. We have placed ................................................................................................ 639. → Your silly questions distracted me. You drove ......................................................................................................... 640. → I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) I have .............................................................................................................. 641. → For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed. Sports .............................................................................................................. 642. → I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present. I would ............................................................................................................. 643. → A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year. They have ........................................................................................................ 644. → I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her. I can’t .............................................................................................................. 645. → They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED) He was ............................................................................................................. 646. → I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture. I’m sorry not ..................................................................................................... 647. → “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother. Jean’s mother complimented ............................................................................. 648. → Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE) Tim .................................................................................................................. 649. → He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE) He spent ........................................................................................................... 650. → I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED) It never ............................................................................................................ 651. → The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED) What ................................................................................................................ 652. → The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE) The train .......................................................................................................... 653. → The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved. The children are under ...................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 654. → John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED) John ................................................................................................................. 655. → Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book. By the time ....................................................................................................... 656. → The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching. Watchfully ........................................................................................................ 657. → I find his clothes the most irritating about him. What most ........................................................................................................ 658. → The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION) The rejection .................................................................................................... 659. → It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE) It is .................................................................................................................. 660. → I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate. I didn’t ............................................................................................................. 661. → The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED) The Prime Minister’s .......................................................................................... 662. → Did the football team play any better last weekend? Was there .......................................................................................................... 663. → There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED) The black rhino ................................................................................................. 664. → She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach. She can’t see .................................................................................................... 665. → I would do anything to prevent him from going there. There is ............................................................................................................ 666. → He said he had won as a result of good luck. He attributed .................................................................................................... 667. → Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED) Our new Director ............................................................................................... 668. → We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? (BE) A decision will .................................................................................................... 669. → Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (BEING) Surely................................................................................................................ 670. → You should have called the doctor at once. It was ............................................................................................................... 671. → We have no option but to collect this license free. The collection ................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 672. → He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice. No .................................................................................................................... 673. → That’s none of your business. That’s ............................................................................................................... 674. → No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill. Immediately ..................................................................................................... 675. → You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES) You should ....................................................................................................... 676. → Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city. (DIFFERENCE) There ................................................................................................................ 677. → For thousands of years, people have highly believed in supernatural powers. Thousands ........................................................................................................ 678. → Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the world. Tele has ........................................................................................................... 679. → A man with high ambition will never find leisured time in his life. (AMBITIOUS) Highly ambitious man ........................................................................................ 680. → She was finally persuaded to travel by train. (PERSUASION) She finally ......................................................................................................... 681. → She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will. Her uncle didn’t ................................................................................................ 682. → They had been lost in mountains for three days but they looked strong and healthy. Even 683. → I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes. However ........................................................................................................... 684. → This is the most amusing thing I have ever read. (SUCH) I have ............................................................................................................... 685. → What are you thinking at the moment? What are ........................................................................................................... 686. → Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT) It was................................................................................................................ 687. → It was easy for us to find the house. We had ............................................................................................................. 688. → Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year. The exhibition ................................................................................................... 689. → It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper ice-scream. I might ............................................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel 690. → Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. Make sure ......................................................................................................... 691. → He didn’t realise until that moment how much he loved her. Only then ......................................................................................................... 692. → You can leave only when I tell you. Until .................................................................................................................. 693. → I think you should go by train. (WERE) If I .................................................................................................................... 694. → It wasn’t my fault the business failed. Through no........................................................................................................ 695. → David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL) David was .......................................................................................................... 696. → If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine. (STUCK TO) If you ................................................................................................................ 697. → I think you should have some consideration for those who don’t have lives at privilege as yours. (SPARE) ......................................................................................................................... 698. → When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly. (IMPACT) When I heard ................................................................................................... 699. → The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984. No rain ............................................................................................................. 700. → Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox. Nick admitted ................................................................................................... 701. → We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire. (ADSENCE) There is ............................................................................................................ 702. → Our environment is polluted seriously. (POLLUTION) There is ............................................................................................................ 703. → We cannot make any comparison with her sacrifice. (COMPARE) We can ............................................................................................................. 704. → A huge investment has been put into the field of hydro-electricity. (INVEST) They invest ....................................................................................................... 705. → They speak English in a high proficiency. (PROFICIENTLY) They speak ....................................................................................................... 706. → He tried his best but he couldn’t succeed. (SUCCESS) He tried ............................................................................................................ 707. Regular practice will make us skillful. (PRACTISE) #HocvoiOttoChannel → You will ............................................................................................................ 708. → He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND) He held ............................................................................................................ 709. → Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. (COME) Don’t come ....................................................................................................... 710. → The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of the environmental problems. (PUT) The local council ................................................................................................ 711. → The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young man. (ACCOUNT) The book gives ................................................................................................. 712. → John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. “Which one do .................................................................................................. 713. → I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. This is .............................................................................................................. 714. → Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. Your chance ...................................................................................................... 715. → He tried very hard to give up smoking. He made .......................................................................................................... 716. → An aerial is not required with this radio You don’t .......................................................................................................... 717. → When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. The sooner ....................................................................................................... 718. → The wedding was held despite the rain. The wedding ...................................................................................................... 719. → We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. If it ................................................................................................................... 720. → I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back. Hardly ............................................................................................................... 721. → It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England. The English owe................................................................................................. 722. → “If my members agree to that, I’ll be very surprised,” said the union delegate. The union delegate observed that ....................................................................... 723. → While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time. Despite my ........................................................................................................ 724. → I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture. I’m sorry not ...................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 725. → We may not be able to give the concert. The concert ....................................................................................................... 726. → I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. It came ............................................................................................................. 727. → John inflated the tyres of his bicycle. (BLEW) ......................................................................................................................... 728. → We’d better leave them a note, because it’s possible they’ll arrive later (CASE) ......................................................................................................................... 729. → Before he came here he worked for Mr. Smith. (PREVIOUS) ......................................................................................................................... 730. → He speaks German extremely well (COMMAND) ......................................................................................................................... 731. → His criticisms are quite unfair. (JUSTTIFICATION) ......................................................................................................................... 732. → I can’t understand why they are reluctant to sign the contract (BAFFLED) ......................................................................................................................... 733. → I always find chess problems like that quite impossible. (DEFEAT) ......................................................................................................................... 734. → This must be kept secret. (KNOW) ......................................................................................................................... 735. → I can’t afford a new dress, that old blue one will have to do. (MAKE) ......................................................................................................................... 736. → I only recognized him when he came into the light. Not until ............................................................................................................ 737. → That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false. There is ............................................................................................................. 738. → One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race. One runner was so ............................................................................................. 739. → My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known. I’ve ................................................................................................................... 740. → They never made us do anything we didn’t want to do. We .................................................................................................................... 741. → The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister. Had it not .......................................................................................................... 742. → It is quite pointless to complain. There’s no ......................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 743. → You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by 8 o’clock. (QUESTION) ......................................................................................................................... 744. → It is my opinion that there is no advantage in further discussion. (SEE) ......................................................................................................................... 745. → Please excuse Jane’s poor typing. She’s only been learning for a month. (ALLOWANCES) ......................................................................................................................... 746. → There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND) ......................................................................................................................... 747. → Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous. (CONTRARY) ......................................................................................................................... 748. → If Smith hadn’t broken his leg, he would have played football for England. (REPRESENTED) ......................................................................................................................... 749. → This hotel is inaccessible in winter. (POSSIBLE) ......................................................................................................................... 750. → As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. (KNOWLEDGE) ......................................................................................................................... 751. → he workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer. Only after .......................................................................................................... 752. → He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery. He received a..................................................................................................... 753. → You can eat as much as you like for 5$ at the new lunch-bar. There is no ........................................................................................................ 754. → She wore a hearing-aid, even though she could hear the phone ring perfectly well. She wasn’t so .................................................................................................... 755. → You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones is ...................................................................................................... 756. → My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year. I was ................................................................................................................. 757. → It was his incompetence which led to their capture. If ...................................................................................................................... 758. → I’m certainly not going to give you any more money. I have no ........................................................................................................... 759. → I don’t think there will be any applicants for this post. (LIKELIHOOD) ......................................................................................................................... 760. → It was difficult for Susan to believe the good news (HARDLY) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 761. → You must make allowances for his inexperience. (ACCOUNT) ......................................................................................................................... 762. → This contract is not binding until we both sign it. (BOUND) ......................................................................................................................... 763. → He wasn’t to blame for the accident. (FAULT) ......................................................................................................................... 764. → You shouldn’t take his help for granted. (ASSUME) ......................................................................................................................... 765. → Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed. We haven’t received ........................................................................................... 766. → The sales man told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday. According .......................................................................................................... 767. → The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude. There have ........................................................................................................ 768. → It’s not certain that Jones will get the job. It is open ........................................................................................................... 769. → Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made. No sooner .......................................................................................................... 770. → As I get older, I want to travel less. The older ........................................................................................................... 771. → A house in that district will cost you at least 100,000$. You won’t be able .............................................................................................. 772. → Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness. Alan’s illness ...................................................................................................... 773. → Mr. Bill managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbor helped him. (WITHOUT) ......................................................................................................................... 774. → Nobody is infallible. (MISTAKES) ......................................................................................................................... 775. → The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul. (TOOK) ......................................................................................................................... 776. → He talked about nothing except the weather (SOLE) ......................................................................................................................... 777. → In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS) ......................................................................................................................... 778. → It is stupied of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan. (IDIOT) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 779. → The company has decided to replace this model. (INTENTION) ......................................................................................................................... 780. → In the next few years we’ll probably hear a lot more about environmental pollution (LIKELY) ......................................................................................................................... 781. → Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test. As long as.......................................................................................................... 782. → Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. No sooner .......................................................................................................... 783. → The protest has been so vociferous that the committee has had to reconsider. There has been .................................................................................................. 784. → You think that fat people are always jolly but you are wrong. Contrary ............................................................................................................ 785. → My boss works better when he’s pressed for time. The less............................................................................................................. 786. → The patient recovered more rapidly than expected. The patient made ............................................................................................... 787. → There isn’t a pair of thermal socks left in the shop, Madam. We are completely ............................................................................................. 788. → Their chances of success are small. It is not ............................................................................................................. 789. → Their problems are all self-inflicted. (MAKING) ......................................................................................................................... 790. → The travel agent was able to offer a 50% reduction on holidays to the Costa Brava. (HALF) ......................................................................................................................... 791. → If you take that job, you’ll have to get up at 6 a.m every morning. (MEAN) ......................................................................................................................... 792. → The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. (ALTERNATIVE) ......................................................................................................................... 793. → His last letter to me was written three years ago. (HEARD) ......................................................................................................................... 794. → If only one could rely on what she says. (PITY) ......................................................................................................................... 795. → An open fire can’t be compared to central heating. (COMPARISON) ......................................................................................................................... 796. → I remember very few things about my childhood. (SCARCELY) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 797. → The rail workers do not intend to call off their strike. The rail workers have no .................................................................................... 798. → Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking. Mrs. Scott prides ................................................................................................ 799. → It was the goalkeeper who saved the match for us. If it hadn’t ......................................................................................................... 800. → It wasn’t a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job. It came 801. → You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed. There’s no point ................................................................................................. 802. → John didn’t celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing. Not until. ........................................................................................................... 803. → I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements. Much ................................................................................................................. 804. → It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error. The accident ...................................................................................................... 805. → Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the space rocket. (CREDITED) ......................................................................................................................... 806. → I daren’t turn on the TV because the baby might wake up. (FEAR) ......................................................................................................................... 807. → Some people will do anything to lose weight. (LENGTHS) ......................................................................................................................... 808. → The two theories appear to be completely different. (COMMON) ......................................................................................................................... 809. → Several members of the committee said they were worried about the chairman’s proposals. (CONCERN) ......................................................................................................................... 810. → The river Volta overflowed last year. (BURST) ......................................................................................................................... 811. → He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED) ......................................................................................................................... 812. → The number of people out of work has been going down little by little. (GRADUAL) ......................................................................................................................... 813. → House prices have risen dramatically this year. There has .......................................................................................................... 814. This affair does not concern you. #HocvoiOttoChannel → This affair is no .................................................................................................. 815. → You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th. The final date .................................................................................................... 816. → Although Jimmy was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him. Despite his......................................................................................................... 817. → What a surprise to see you here! Fancy. ............................................................................................................... 818. → I don’t intend to apologise to either of them. I have ............................................................................................................... 819. → It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me. Not until ............................................................................................................ 820. → The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not .......................................................................................................... 821. → Gerald never had enough to live on until he married that rich businesswoman. (SHORT) ......................................................................................................................... 822. → William decided that an actor’s life was not for him. (CUT) ......................................................................................................................... 823. → The President arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL) ......................................................................................................................... 824. → My cat has lost its appetite. (OFF) ......................................................................................................................... 825. → The children made every effort to please their father (BEST) ......................................................................................................................... 826. → His behavior was rather a shock to me (ABACK) ......................................................................................................................... 827. → They decided not to go by boat because they thought they would be seasick. (FEAR) ......................................................................................................................... 828. → The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) ......................................................................................................................... 829. → Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child. Only when ......................................................................................................... 830. → You’re under no obligation to accept their offer. Your can please ................................................................................................. 831. → Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life. Martin’s poor...................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 832. → The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees. Each .................................................................................................................. 833. → The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect. But for his command .......................................................................................... 834. → The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic. The average ...................................................................................................... 835. → My father finds maps hard to follow. My father has..................................................................................................... 836. → Under no circumstances should you phone the police. The last ............................................................................................................. 837. → People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL) ......................................................................................................................... 838. → Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now. (HALVED) ......................................................................................................................... 839. → The prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election (LIKELIHOOD) ......................................................................................................................... 840. → Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us (BEYOND) ......................................................................................................................... 841. → The project received the unanimous approval of the committee. (FAVOUR) ......................................................................................................................... 842. → Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution. (BLAME) ......................................................................................................................... 843. → His reactions are quite unpredictable (KNOWS) ......................................................................................................................... 844. → There are several categories of people who do not have to pay the new tax. (EXEMPT) ......................................................................................................................... 845. → The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him. The film star avoided .......................................................................................... 846. → I am amazed by the mistakes he makes. What ................................................................................................................. 847. → We weren’t surprised by his success. It came ............................................................................................................. 848. → “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother. Jean’s mother complimented .............................................................................. 849. → We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home. Only .................................................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel 850. → We couldn’t find Geoge anywhere. George was ....................................................................................................... 851. → Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. An increased ...................................................................................................... 852. → She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know. She is a ............................................................................................................. 853. → The minister’s popularity suffered as a result of the scandal. (EFFECT) ......................................................................................................................... 854. → The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT) ......................................................................................................................... 855. → Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. (MOOD) ......................................................................................................................... 856. → The councilor answered every question frankly. (FRANK) ......................................................................................................................... 857. → It is said that he has been to prison several times. (REPUTED) ......................................................................................................................... 858. → Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE) ......................................................................................................................... 859. → Our opinions on the subject are identical. (DIFFERENCE) ......................................................................................................................... 860. → Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL) ......................................................................................................................... 861. → No one has challenged his authority before. This is the first time ........................................................................................... 862. → “If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team,” said the manager. The manager threatened .................................................................................... 863. → The hurricane blew the roof off the house. The house ......................................................................................................... 864. → You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job. You are ............................................................................................................. 865. → I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather ............................................................................................................... 866. → There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well. In few other books ............................................................................................. 867. → I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly. I object ............................................................................................................. #HocvoiOttoChannel 868. → Robert is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job. Robert now wishes ............................................................................................. 869. → If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION) ......................................................................................................................... 870. → The architect’s new design was heavily criticized. (CRITICISM) ......................................................................................................................... 871. → Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE) ......................................................................................................................... 872. → Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (MONOPOLY) ......................................................................................................................... 873. → The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE) ......................................................................................................................... 874. → We have no idea where he is. (WHEREABOUTS) ......................................................................................................................... 875. → The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident. (PROMPT) ......................................................................................................................... 876. → This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (DOUBT) ......................................................................................................................... 877. → I am having a lot of trouble now because I host my passport last week. If I .................................................................................................................... 878. → When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall. The police caught............................................................................................... 879. → It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year. Sad ................................................................................................................... 880. → It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. The man is ........................................................................................................ 881. → Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. Having............................................................................................................... 882. → “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said. She flatly ........................................................................................................... 883. → It wasn’t necessary for them to call for help after all. They ................................................................................................................. 884. → You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs. Jones. Nowhere............................................................................................................ 885. → I want to be left alone (DISTURBED) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 886. → He took the company to court on the grounds of unfair dismissal. (UNFAIRLY) ......................................................................................................................... 887. → We’re likely to be a little late, I’m afraid. (EVERY) ......................................................................................................................... 888. → The Committee said they liked the first proposal best. (PREFERENCE) ......................................................................................................................... 889. → I really must answer all these letters. (GET DOWN) ......................................................................................................................... 890. → It’s not your fault. (BLAME) ......................................................................................................................... 891. → People seem to be criticizing the police quite a lot nowadays. (CRITICISM) ......................................................................................................................... 892. → In a nutshell, the man’s an idiot. (BLUNTLY) ......................................................................................................................... 893. → She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her. Hardly ............................................................................................................... 894. → It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning. Getting .............................................................................................................. 895. → We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to ............................................................................................................. 896. → He knows really everything there is to know about whales. There’s .............................................................................................................. 897. → If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for an concerned. The sooner ........................................................................................................ 898. → The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately. So ..................................................................................................................... 899. → I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather. They can’t ......................................................................................................... 900. → “I didn’t steal the car,” he said, “I just borrowed it”. He denied .......................................................................................................... 901. → They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing. (SPENT) ......................................................................................................................... 902. → I seriously doubt whether this will work. (DOUBTS) ......................................................................................................................... 903. → He’s always found it very difficult to learn English. (DIFFICULTIES) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 904. → I have no intention of giving up now. (INTEND) ......................................................................................................................... 905. → They’ve always been allowed to do what they want. (FREEDOM) ......................................................................................................................... 906. → This is quite a common occurrence. (FREQUENTLY) ......................................................................................................................... 907. → Something told me to say exactly what I thought, but I didn’t. (SORELY) ......................................................................................................................... 908. → I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking. If I .................................................................................................................... 909. → We had planned to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning. We were ............................................................................................................ 910. → Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. No sooner .......................................................................................................... 911. → As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. The more........................................................................................................... 912. → “I think the whole idea’s ridiculous,” he said. He dismissed ..................................................................................................... 913. → The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land. Anyone found .................................................................................................... 914. → I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home. I’d rather ........................................................................................................... 915. → It would have been a super weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather. But .................................................................................................................... 916. → I was told the film would be very good. (LED) ......................................................................................................................... 917. → She apologized for having to go so early, and left. (APOLOGIES) ......................................................................................................................... 918. → You have to register by 1st April at the latest. (DEADLINE) ......................................................................................................................... 919. → The refugees are in serious need of warm clothes. (BADLY) ......................................................................................................................... 920. → I was mystified by the whole thing. (BAFFLING) ......................................................................................................................... 921. → You don’t have to buy one if you don’t like it. (OBLIGATION) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 922. → If you promise not to laugh, I’ll show you our holiday snaps. (LONG) ......................................................................................................................... 923. → How do you think the present negotiations will turn out? (OUTCOME) ......................................................................................................................... 924. → “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John. The team leader criticised......... 925. → It’s possible that he didn’t get my letter. He might ........................................................................................................... 926. → The last time it snowed here was six years ago. It ...................................................................................................................... 927. → I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later. Only when ......................................................................................................... 928. → There weren’t nearly as many people there as I had expected. There were far ................................................................................................... 929. → When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. On .................................................................................................................... 930. → There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble. You ................................................................................................................... 931. → Please don’t say things like that. I wish ................................................................................................................ 932. → I’d like you to wait until they bring out a new model. (RATHER) ......................................................................................................................... 933. → We couldn’t find the cat anywhere. (NOWHERE) ......................................................................................................................... 934. → What finally ended the dispute was the fact that the union agreed to go to arbitration. (AGREEMENT) ......................................................................................................................... 935. → He won’t let anyone else touch his records (OBJECTS) ......................................................................................................................... 936. → The fact that nobody said anything at the time surprised me. (WHAT) ......................................................................................................................... 937. → The referee first blew the whistle 30 minutes into the game. (PLAYING) ......................................................................................................................... 938. → I admitted it was my fault for burning the toast. (BLAME) ......................................................................................................................... 939. It’s becoming extremely expensive to maintain the museum. (UNKEEP) #HocvoiOttoChannel → ......................................................................................................................... 940. → This is the best essay I have ever written. Never ................................................................................................................ 941. → I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. I took it ............................................................................................................. 942. → I am terribly sorry; I thought you were a friend of Anna’s. I took ................................................................................................................ 943. → Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me. Busy .................................................................................................................. 944. → I would prefer you to do computer science. I’d rather ........................................................................................................... 945. → He didn’t get his visa until last Monday. It was................................................................................................................ 946. → They continued to say that I was to blame. They persisted ................................................................................................... 947. → Vietnamese coffee is considered to be one of the best in the world. Vietnamese coffee .............................................................................................. 948. → If you ask me well in advance I’ll be willing to work over time. Provided you ...................................................................................................... 949. → “I never used bad language,” she said. She denied ........................................................................................................ 950. → He failed his exam because he missed classes so often. (CONSEQUENCE) ......................................................................................................................... 951. → Send me a postcard as soon as you arrive. (MINUTE) ......................................................................................................................... 952. → You don’t have to do it if you don’t want to. (OBLIGATION) ......................................................................................................................... 953. → I tried as hard as I could but I still failed my driving tests. (HOWEVER) ......................................................................................................................... 954. → I felt that it had been a big mistake to give up that job. (REGRETTED) ......................................................................................................................... 955. → Strangers are not to be let in. (ACCOUNT) ......................................................................................................................... 956. → He joined the army as soon as he had finished school. (SOONER) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 957. → If it weren’t for the weather, I would enjoy working here so much (BUT) ......................................................................................................................... 958. → It rained torrentially all day yesterday, which really depressed me. (GOT) ......................................................................................................................... 959. → I wrote this book because I want to help students with their writing. (VIEW) ......................................................................................................................... 960. → I find his handwriting very hard to read. (DIFFICULTY) I ...................................................................................................................... 961. → He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. (NEITHER) ......................................................................................................................... 962. → You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. (DO) A ....................................................................................................................... 963. → I don’t like you to play the music so loudly at night. I'd rather ........................................................................................................... 964. → We can't sit on the grass because it is too wet. The grass isn't ................................................................................................... 965. → If you work hard, you will find it easy to get good marks. The harder ........................................................................................................ 966. → Paul said he was going to visit China the following year. “ ........................................................................................ " Paul said. 967. → They sent millions of Christmas cards last month. Millions .............................................................................................................. 968. → I have a terrible headache because I stayed up late last night. If I .................................................................................................................... 969. → "Don’t live in this area because it is very dangerous" they asked me They told ........................................................................................................... 970. → We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic. Because............................................................................................................. 971. → I regret that you didn’t give me a chance to tell you the truth. I wish ................................................................................................................ 972. → Nobody had invited Jane to the party, which annoyed her. As Jane ............................................................................................................. 973. → "Try your best study", my father said to me. (ENCOURAGED) My .................................................................................................................... 974. → They have very little money. They are happy. (IN SPITE OF) ......................................................................................................................... #HocvoiOttoChannel 975. → Last year they painted our house. (HAD) ......................................................................................................................... 976. → I haven't contacted my best friend for several months. (TOUCH) ......................................................................................................................... 977. → He objects to people laughing at his appearance. (BEING) ......................................................................................................................... 978. → France presented the Statue of Liberty to the USA in 1876. The Statue of Liberty .......................................................................................... 979. → " If I were you, I would study harder," he said to me. He advised......................................................................................................... 980. → His car can't run as fast as mine. My car .............................................................................................................. 981. → The picture was so high that the little boy couldn't touch it. The picture ....................................................................................................... 982. → The deer doesn’t eat meat and hippopotamus doesn’t eat meat either. Neither .............................................................................................................. 983. → What's the weight of your suitcase? How .................................................................................................................. 984. → I have never read such a romantic story. This is ............................................................................................................... 985. → Reading scientific books is my interest. I am .................................................................................................................. 986. → He can’t get the job because he isn’t good at English. If he .................................................................................................................. 987. → “Which one do you want, the blue or the green one?” John said to her. John asked ........................................................................................................ 988. → We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. Hadn’t ............................................................................................................... 989. She usually stays up late. → She’s not used…………………………………… 990. → I’ve never read a more romantic story. It is ................................................................................................................... 991. → “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust Tom.”, she told Sam. She advised ....................................................................................................... 992. → You won’t find a more dedicated worker than Mrs. Brown. Nowhere............................................................................................................ #HocvoiOttoChannel 993. → He tries to practice English everyday so he can speak English more fluently now. The more........................................................................................................... 994. → They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm. The storm discouraged ....................................................................................... 995. → Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework. Tired as ............................................................................................................. 996. → People believe he won a lot of money on the lottery. He is ................................................................................................................. 997. → You can take any of the routes; it will still take you about three hours to get there. Whichever ......................................................................................................... 998. → I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. (TIME) The ................................................................................................................... 999. → The boy said that he hadn’t done anything wrong. (DENIED) The boy ............................................................................................................. 1000. → I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. (MUST) You ................................................................................................................... THE END #HocvoiOttoChannel