Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Câu 1: The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.

A. Since thesubstance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.

B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.

C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.

D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.

Câu 2: I accepted the new job after all. It is making me feel exhausted.

A. Perhaps I shouldn’t have accepted this new job, as it’s making me feel exhausted.

B. Perhaps it would have been better if I hadn’t agreed to this new job since it is so boring.

C. It is of deep regret that I didn’t turn down the job offer due to its hardship and long hour work.

D. If it had not been for my acceptance the new job offer, I wouldn’t have felt exhausted.

Câu 3: Since 1970, the United Nations has been celebrating April 22^nd as Earth Day. It attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.

A. Since 1970, the UNs has been celebrating April 22^nd as Earth Day because it attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.

B. The UNs has been celebrating April 22^nd as Earth Day, which millions of people worldwide are attracted to join in it to promote public awareness of environmental protection.

C. Since 1970, the UNs has been celebrating April 22^nd as Earth Day, which attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.

D. Since 1970, the UNs has been celebrating April 22^nd as Earth Day so that more people join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.

Câu 4: We found the bad weather very inconvenient. We chose to find a place for the night.

A. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.

B. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.

C. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.

D. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we’d do at night.

Câu 5: He held the rope with one hand. He stretched it out.

A. The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out.

B.  Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand.

C. Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out.

D. He stretched the rope with one hand and held it.

Câu 6: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.

B.  Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.

C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.

D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.

Câu 7: I never received the letter. It was sent to the wrong address.

A. Since it was sent to the wrong address, I have never received the letter.

B. I never received the letter because it was sent to the wrong address.

C. I never received the letter because of sending to the wrong address.

D. Sent to wrong address, I never received the letter.

Câu 8: In your country, schools are open to all. They accept children of any race, color or creed.

A. In our country, schools are open to all children irrespective of race, color or creed.

B. In our country, schools are open to all children except for race, color or creed.

C. Apart from race, color or creed, schools are open to all children in your country.

D. Children of any race, color or creed can be admitted to our schools when they are opened.

Câu 9: He felt very tired. He was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

C. Tired as he might, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

D. As result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.

Câu 10: John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.

A. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.

B. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here yesterday.

C. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.

D. Although John was ill yesterday, he need be here.

Câu 11: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn't sleep without it.

A. As Mary couldn't sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.

B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep without it.

C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn't sleep without it.

D. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal although that she couldn't sleep without it.

Câu 12: He didn't notice anything. We might have been in trouble otherwise.

A. If he noticed anything, we would be in trouble.

B. If he hadn't noticed anything, we couldn't have been in trouble.

C. If he had noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.

D. If he noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.

Câu 13: Hans told us about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.

A. Only after investing in the company did Hans inform us of his arrival at the meeting.

B. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.

C. Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.

D. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company.

Câu 14: William Clark was not granted the rank of captain. Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.

A. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain because Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.

B. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, thus Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.

C. Although William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.

D. As William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.

Câu 15: The dogs watch the chicken coop. The dogs protect the chickens from wolves.

A. Protecting the chickens from wolves, the dogs watch the chicken coop from them.

B. They protect the chickens from wolves as the dogs watch the chicken coop.

C. The dogs watch the chicken coop to protect the chickens from wolves.

D. Watching the chicken coop because the dogs protect chickens from wolves.

Câu 16: David was awarded a medal for bravery. Then he became the centre of attention in his office.

A. Having awarded a medal for bravery, David became the centre of attention in his office.

B. David became the centre of attention in his office before being awarded a medal for bravery.

C. Awarded a medal for bravery, David became the centre of attention in his office.

D. Having become the centre of attention in his office, David was awarded a medal for bravery.

Câu 17: I won't sell the painting. He offers me a lot for it.

A. When he offers me a lot to buy the painting, I won't sell it.

B. Were he to offer me much money for the painting, I wouldn't sell it.

C. Whatever price he offered me for the painting, I wouldn't sell it.

D. No matter how much he offers me for the painting, I won't sell it.

Câu 18: There were no poor performance. Moreover, that of the Russian dancers was certainly the best.

A. The best performance was the one of the Russians while some of the others were poor.

B. The Russian dancers were well- worth watching but the others weren’t.

C. All the dancers but the Russian performed poorly.

D. They all danced well, but the Russian did the best.

Câu 19: She received the exam results. She immediately phoned her mom.

A. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results.

B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.

C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results.

D. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.

Câu 20: He called to tell me that he was studying. However, I didn’t believe him because there were a party-like sound.

A. Though he was studying when he called, I thought he was lying because he phoned, I didn’t believe his claim that he was studying.

B. Because of the sounds of a party I heard in the background when he phoned, I didn’t believe his claim that he was studying.

C. Although he rang me to tell me that he was studying , I couldn’t hear what he was saying properly because of my unbelievably noisy party.

D. I didn’t believe that he could study properly with the noise of a party in the background and and I told him that when he telephoned.

Câu 21: There were over two hundred people at Carl’s trial. Most of them believed that he was not guilty of the crime.

A. The majority of the more than 200 people at Carl’s trial didn’t think that he had committed the crime.

B. Carl had not committed the crime, and so more than 200 people came to his trial to show their support.

C. Over 200 people coming to Carl’s trial must have influenced the fact that he was found guilty of the crime.

D. When it was announced that Carl had been found not guilty of  the crime, there were 200 people in the audience at his trial.

Câu 22: I owed Bill a favor. I agreed to help him.  

A. lf I hadn’t owed Bill a favor, I would have agreed to help him.

B. It was only because I owed Bill a favor that I agreed to help him.

C. Although I owed Bill a favor, I agreed to help him.

D. I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money.

Câu 23: I’d like to blame you. However, I know I can’t.

A. Much as I’d like to blame you, I know I can’t.

B. However much would I like to blame you, I know I can’t.

C. Since I know I can’t, I’d like to blame you.

D. Though I wouldn’t like to blame you, I know I can’t.

Câu 24: My brother couldn’t speak a word. He could do that when he turned three.

A. Not until my brother turned three he could speak a word.

B. It was before my brother turned three that he could speak a word.

C. Not until my brother turned three could he speak a word.

D. My brother couldn’t speak a word even after he turned three.

Câu 25: The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.

A.  In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.

B. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant dose not appear to attract much business.

C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.

D.  The new restaurant would have more customers if it looks better.

Câu 26: They were reluctant to announce the news. They didn’t want to worry the public.

A. They were reluctant to announce the news for fear that they might worry the public.

B. So that they would worry the public they were reluctant to announce the news.

C. They were reluctant to announce the news lest they should not worry the public.

D. They were reluctant to announce the news in case of worrying the public.

Câu 27: You have finished your studies. You must decide what to do next.

A. You must decide what to do next now that you have finished your studies.

B. Not only have you finished your studies but you must decide what to do next.

C. Finished your studies you must decide what to do next.

D. No sooner haveyou finished your studies thanyou must decide what to do next.

Câu 28: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal. It marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.

A. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal and marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.

B. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal that it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.

C. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal then it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.

D. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal, which marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.

Câu 29: It’s not fair to put all the blame on him. He’s not the only one at fault.

A. He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved.

B. He deserved to be punished, but the others don’t.

C. It wouldn't be right to punish those who, like him, were not involved.

D. Only the one who were involved should be punished.

Câu 30: You will have to tell him about it in the end. The longer you put off doing so, the harder it’s going to be.

A. You can never keep things secret for long, so the best is to tell him about it soon.

B. Surely it’s better to let him know about it now than wait until he finds out for himself.

C. He will have to be notified about it, and the sooner the better.

D. You can’t keep him in the dark about it forever, and telling him will get harder the longer you wait.

Câu 31: He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.

A. He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he missed the opportunity to study abroad.

B. Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.

C. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.

D. Not until he realized the importance of English did he miss the opportunity to study abroad.

Câu 32: Julie had a training course in alternative medicine. She was able to help the man out of danger.

A. Much as Julie had a training course in alternative medicine, she was able to help the man out of danger.

B. Having trained in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.

C. But for a training course in alternative medicine, Julie could have helped the man out of danger.

D. Despite training in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.

Câu 33: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.

A. Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

B. Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

C. He has been investigated for days, suspecting of haying stolen credit cards.

D. Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.

Câu 34: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.

A. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts.

B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily.

C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wan’t genuine.

D. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.

Câu 35: The guest on our show has won the Open. He is the youngest professional golfer that has won this award so far.

A. The professional golfer who has won the Open so far is the youngest guest on our show.

B. The youngest professional golfer won the Open so far is the guest on our show.

C. The youngest guest on our show is the professional golfer winning the Open so far.

D. The guest on our show is the youngest professional golfer to win the Open so far.

Câu 36: We arrived at the conference. Then we realized that our reports were still at home.

A. No sooner had we realized that our reports were still at home than we arrived at the conference.

B. Only after we arrived at the conference did we realize that our reports were still at home.

C. Not until we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.

D. Hardly had we arrived at the conference than we realized that our reports were still at home.

Câu 37: Steve said to Mike, “Don’t touch the electric wires. It might be deadly.”

A. Steve advised Mike not to touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.

B. Steve warned Mike not to touch the wires as it might be deadly.

C. Steve suggested that Mike not touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.

D. Steve did not allow Mike to touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.

Câu 38: I did not see Susan off at the airport. I feel bad about it now.

A. I could have seen Susan off at the airport.

B. If only I had seen Susan off at the airport.

C. That I did not see Susan off at the airport escapes me now.

D. It suddenly dawns on me that I should have seen Susan off at the airport.

Câu 39: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still athome.  

A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were still at home.

B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.

C.  Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.

D. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.

Câu 40: The young girl has great experience of nursing. She has worked as a hospital volunteer for years.

A. Before she worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of nursing.

B. Much as she has worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of nursing.

C. Having worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of nursing.

D. With great experience of nursing, the young girl has worked as a hospital volunteer for years.

Câu 41: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.

A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.

B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.

C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.

D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.

Câu 42: He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.

A. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.

B. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.

C. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.

D. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.

Câu 43: There was a serious flood. All local pupils couldn’t go to school on that day.

A. The serious flood prevented all local pupils not go to school on that day.

B. The serious flood hindered all local pupils from going to school on that day.

C. The serious flood made all pupils from not going to school on that day.

D. The serious flood  caused all local pupils not go to school on that day.

Câu 44: He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.

A. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

C. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.

Câu 45: They left their home early. They didn’t want to miss the first train.

A. They left their home early so as to not miss the first train.

B. They left their home early for fear that they wouldn’t miss the first train.

C. They left their home early so as not to miss the first train.

D. They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train.

Câu 46: My sisters used to get on with each other. Now they hardly speak.

A. My sisters were once close, but they rarely speak to each other now.

B. My sisters do not speak to each other much, but they are good friends.

C. My sisters rarely speak because they have never liked each other.

D. Because they have never got on, my sisters do not speak to each other.

Câu 47: The soccer team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.

A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.

B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.

C. As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match.

D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.

Câu 48: We have been friends for years. It is quite easy to share secrets between us.

A. Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets.

B. We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years.

C. We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us.

D. Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us.  

Câu 49: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go and then I have to take exams.

A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.

B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.

C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.

D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.