SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION Flashcards
The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
-> The average depth
The average depth of the PO is deeper than that of the Atlantic.
Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
-> The last
The last thing you should do is to phone the police.
We couldn’t find George anywhere.
-> George was
George was nowhere to be found.
Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper.
-> So
So long as your handwriting is legible,…
So long as: Miễn là, nếu,…
There are a lot of people depend on him.
-> He
He has a lot of dependants.
dependant: người phụ thuộc
I daren’t turn on the TV because the baby might wake up. (for)
I darent turn on the TV for fear of waking the baby up.
for fear of: bc
The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (agreement)
There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new method.
There be an agreement AMONG: Đồng ý rằng
If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve (reduction)
A reduction in /of interest rates may improve the economic situation.
reduction IN/OF
I don’t personally care if they come or not (matter)
It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not.
=It makes no difference to sb.
Local presidents said they were against the new traffic scheme (disapproval)
Local presidents expressed their disapproval OF the new traffic scheme.
(dis)approval OF
approve OF
We must do somethign about the problem even if it costs a lot.
-> Costly
Costly as it might be, we must do st about the problem.
We should ban the use of pesticide, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
-> In addition to
In addition to banning…, we should also…
In addition + Ving
Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
-> Galileo is regarded
GLL is regarded as…
Regarded AS: Đc coi là
The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard everyday.
-> Only
ONly by training hard everyday can you become a good athlete.
He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
-> He is
He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother.
He can hardly read at all. (virtually)
He is virtually unable to read.
The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (onset)
The onset of the disease is a feeling of faintness.
ONSET: the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (outset)
At the outset, he gave us a summary of his progress so far.
At/from the outset: At/from the beginning
As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice cream (offset)
To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice cream.
offset: làm giảm đi
It was Walter who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England.
-> The English
The English owe the introduction of…. to Walter.
He was sentenced to six month in prison.
-> He received
He rreceived a six-month sentence.
You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
-> There is
There is no limit/restriction ON how much you want to eat for…
There is no limit/restriction ON
She is a student good at math. (figures)
She is a student having a head for figures.
have a head for figures: giỏi toán
(figures là những con số)
I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses (free)
I think we ought to give him a free hand.
Free hend: Quyền được tự quyết định.
The foxx was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes. (vain)
The foxx tried in vain to reach the grapes,
try in vain to: thất bại
Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (beyond)
The story he told us was beyond belief.
The project received unanimous approval of the committee (favor)
The project were in favor of the whole committee.
be in favor of: đc chấp thuận
I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (fish)
I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond.
be a big fish in a small pond: người có ảnh hưởng trong một nhóm nhỏ
She is not upset, she’s only pretending (act)
She is not upset, she’s only putting on an act.
The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (map0
The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.
put sth on the map: làm cho nổi tiếng
It wasn’t my fault the business failed.
-> Through no
Through no fault of mine that the business failed.
through no fault of mine/one’s own: ko phải lỗi của ai
You’ll just have to take a chance. (luck)
You’ll just have to take pot luck: dựa vào may mắn.
He maintained his position against his adversary (ground)
He stood his ground against his adversary.
David played the main role when the proposal was drafted ( instrumental)
David was instrumental in drafting the proposal.
be instrumental in ving: có vai trò quan trọng trong việc
The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of environmental problems. (put)
The local council has put/laid the blame on mass tourism FOR environmental problems.
put/lay the blame on sb for st: quy tội cho ai làm cái j
=put st down to
The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young man. (account)
The book gave an interesting account of the life of Marx as a young man.
give an account of: diễn tả
He tried very hard to give up smoking. (efforts)
He had made great efforts to give up smoking.
make great efforts TO v
Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (suspicion)
Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
This is none of your business! (doesn’t)
This doesn’t concern you.
Andrew is the most generous person I have met.
-> I’ve yet
I’ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew.
This car only cost me 500 pounds. (picked)
I picked this car up for 500 pounds.
Someone paid 5k pounds for the painting (went)
The painting went for 5k pounds.
go for [price]: có giá bao nhiêu
We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year (even)
We have broken even this year,
break even: hòa vốn
In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in colour. (advent)
!967 saw the advent of the transmission….
Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation (left)
The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected.
I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible (loss)
I’m at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour,
The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime (proportion)
The severity of the punishment was out of proportion to the,,,,
out of proportion (to): ko liên quan
I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning (iceberg)
I’m afraid our problems are just the tip of the iceberg.
Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes to the French film industry. (breath)
…the new director can breathe a new life into the French…
Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murder three years previously. (book)
Dêtectives had closed the book on the Horsley murder…
closse the book on: stop working
He is very good at cooking spaghetti (dab)
He is a dab hand at cooking spaghetti.
be a dab hand at: tay lão luyện
We all want to make him realize he’s not as important as he thinks (cut)
We all want to cut him down to size.
cut sb down to size: làm ai nhận ra họ ko quan trọng như họ nghĩ
He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help out. (teeth)
He really kicked me in the teeth when…
kick sb in the teeth: disappoint/ treat them badly
He died, having nothing of his own (name)
He died with nothing to his name.
They continued to suggest that I was lying (persisted)
They persisted IN thinking that I was lying: khăng khăng
‘m sorry, I thought you were somebody else (took)
‘m sorry, I took you FOR sb else.
=mistake sb FOR
=confuse sb WITH
You made an embarrassing mistake when you aske him where his wife was. (foot)
You put your foot in your mouth….: say or do something that you should not have, esp. something that embarrasses someone else
How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (Chance)
What chance have I of passing the exam, do you think?
The fate of the two climbers is unknown
-Its a mystery
Its a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers.
His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine (coincides)
His holiday time coincides with mine.
He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (Claimed)
He claimed to be the owner of the….
The way he took everything for granted really annoyed her (back)
The way khi he took everything for granted really got/put her back up
It was touch and go whether he recovered or not (balance)
It was in the balance whether he recovered or not.
In the balance = touch and go
Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (Jog)
Have a look at this picture it’s may help you to jog your memory: làm ai nhớ ra.
She doesnt know why theyre attracted to spending all day on the beach.
- She cant see
She cant see the attraction of ….
He said he had won as a result of good luck.
- He attributed
He attributed his victory to good luck.
You should excuse his bad manners, he is only a child (allowances)
You should make allowances for his bad manners…
The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved. (Cloud)
The children are under a cloud bc of his bad behaviour.
She is too busy to go shopping (hands)
She has her hands full so she cant go shopping.: Bạna
Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
-The very
The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.
I’ve considered the advantages and đisadvantages and Ive decided not to go. (Weighed)
I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and…: Cân nhắc
This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (Cry)
This house is a far cry from the little flat….: Rất khác
The brochure gives hardly any useful information
- Precious
Precious little useful information is given in the brochure.
He gave me a detail account of the operation.
-He gave me a blow
He gave me a blow-by-blow account of the operation: rất chi tiết (hình ảnh : blow-by-blow là từng cú đánh
He makes sure that he isnt associated with politics he disagrees with (distances)
He makes sure that he distances himself FROM politics…: Giữ khoảng cách
They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (Short)
They have short-listed three applicants: put on a short list
Carol pretended that she hadnt understood my request (made)
Carol made a pretence of not having understood…
If she ever learns about this news, shell be furious.
If this news ever reaches/comes to her ears, shell be furious.
Theres a very long list of repairs. (Arm)
Theres a list as long as your arm.
Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations?
Are you IN agreement WITH….
In the area, Thailand is much better than other countries in football. (Shoulders)
Thailand is heads and shoulders above other countries in football: tốt hơn rất nhiều
Who will inherit the estate (heir)?
Who is the heir (đọc là e) TO the estate?
Your empty promises wont have any effect on her (ice)
Your empty promises wont cut any ice with her: có hiệu quả
The boy does whatever his father want in an obedient way (attendance)
The boy dances attendance ON his father: luôn làm theo ý ai
He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working conditions
(Swing)
He finally got into the swing of the new working conditions: vào guồng
His father is now having an operation (knife)
His father is now under the knife: đang đưoc phẫu thuật
You are broke. So am I (boat)
You arr broke. Im in the same boat: cùng hội cùng thuyền
You must concentrate on your work more
-You must apply
You must apply yourself to your work more.
I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie” (dawned)
The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly đawned on me: suddenly realized
You look grumpy this morning (bed)
You get out of bed on the wwrong side this morning: cáu gắt, quạu
She felt uncomfortable in the hotel (fish)
She felt like a fish out of wwater in the hotel: ko thoait mái
Ive hardly done anything today (next)
Ive done next to nothing today.: Next to nothing là gần như không
You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at
-In
In time you will eventually appreciate what Im getting at
He is more a lecturer than a teacher
-He
He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher.
Tham khảo: be more of st than st
It was a red-letter day.
That day
That day was memorable for me
Ive made up my mind, but at the last minute i lost my confidence (feet)
….I got/had cold feet:mất tự tin
No one stands a chance of beating M in this years championship
-Its a foregone
Its a foregone conclusion that M will win this years championship: a result that can be predicted with certainty.
He didnt hesitate about helping me (bones)
He made no bones about helping me: ko chần chừ
Hes not sure whether to go or not (minds)
Hes in two minds about going: ko chắc chắn
I think his theory is clear and logical (stands)
I think his theory stands to reason
Dont panic aboutbst so trivial (mountain)
Dont make a mountain out of the molehill
Teaching doesnt really suit her (cut)
She isnt cut out for teaching
His choice always followed what his wife decided. (Step
His choice was always in step with what his wife decided.
Dont worry. There will be another chance. (Keep)
Keep your end up. There will be…
Weve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with there rubber ones.
Weve decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains for…
The impression most people have of him is that hes a good singer (reputation)
He has a reputation as a good singer
=Have a reputation for ving
We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off (back)
We are cut off we can fall back on…
These books have been lent by the BC library (loan)
These books have been on loan from the BC library.
I happen 2 know the manager of the film you have applied to for a job. I can recommend you if you like. (Word)
…..I can put in a good word for you if you like.: Nói tốt cho ai
Many ppl nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earn. (Ends)
Many ppl… Difficult to make ends meet: kiếm đủ tiền để sống
Shes always trying to force other people to accept her opinions (impose)
Shes always… to impose her opinions on other ppl.
You made an embarassing mistake when you asked him where his wife was (foot)
You put your foot in it when you asked…
I happened to know the manager of the firm you have applied to for a job. I can reccomend you if you like. (Word)
….I can put in a good word for you
Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earned. (Ends)
Many ppl nowadays find… difficult to make ends mẻet.
I cannot remember where or when I have met him(place)
I cant place him.
My father is obsessed with football, its the only thing he ever think about. (Brain)
My father has football on his brain,…
Ive considered the advantages and đisadvantages and Ive decided not to go. (Weighed)
Ive weighed the pros and cons and…
We agreed that each of us would do the washing-up on alternate days (turns)
We agreed that each of us would take turns in doing…
He makes sure than he isnt associated with policies he disagrees with (distance)
He makes sure he keeps his distance from….
They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (Short)
Theyve short-listed three applicants
Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (Likened)
Bruce likened the situation…to a family argument
They arrived at the destination safe and sound (alive)
They arrived at their … alive and kicking.
Shes not sure whether she wants to marry him or not now (second)
Shes having second thoughts about marrying…
I dont think shes good enough to join my class.
…she feels up to joining my class
Some ppl say that T invented the space rocket. (Credited)
T is credited with inventing/having invented the soace rocket: có công
Her job is making her miserable
Her job is getting her down.
They continued to suggest that I was lying
They persisted in suggesting that…:khăng khăng
Im sorry, I thought you were somebody else (took)
… I took you for sb else.
