VI. Rewrite so that the second sentence means nearly exactly the same as the first one.
We have learnt English for 4 years.
We started to learn English 4 years ago.
My father started to give up smoking last year.
My father has given up smoking for a year.
They have worked in that factory since 2001.
They started to work in that factory in 2001.
Lan hasn’t written to Maryam for a month.
Lan didn’t write to Maryam a month ago.
Ha has lived in Hanoi since he was 12.
He started to live in Hanoi when he was 12.
I haven’t seen her for a long time.
I didn’t see her a long time ago.
How long have you learnt French?
How long ago did you learn French?
When did you start to listen to classical music?
How long have you listened to classical music?
I last saw her 10 years ago.
I haven’t seen her for 10 years.
How long have you bought this car?
When did you buy this car?

 1 .We started to learn English 4 years ago.

 2. My father has given up smoking for a year.

3. They started to work in that factory in 2001.

4. Lan didn’t write to Maryam a month ago 

5.He started to live in Hanoi when he was 

6.I didn’t see her a long time ago.

7.How long ago did you learn French?

8 How long have you listened to classical music?.

9. I haven’t seen her for 10 years.

10. When did you buy this car?

1. D. was cooking -> cooked

2. C. catching -> caught

3. D. buys -> bought

4. C. is looking -> was looking

5. B. was sat -> sat

6. D. delete -> deleted

7. C. so do -> so are

8. A. has told -> told

9. C. stop -> stopped

10. D. since -> for

11. A. have seen -> saw

12. C. listen -> listened

13. B. change -> changed

14. D. is still -> was still

15. A. I’m shopping -> was shopping

16. C. is having -> was having

17. C. are -> have been

18. B. are believing -> believe

19. B. had been -> has been

20. C. waking -> wakes

21. D. drives -> was driving

22. D. will certainly complete -> will have certainly completed

23. D. buys -> bought

24. A. We’ll be cycled -> We’ll be cycling

25. D. won’t come -> don’t come

26. A. was knocking -> knocked

27. A. didn’t drink -> hasn’t drunk

28. C. when -> since

29. B. gone -> going

30. A. Did -> Will

1C 2B 3D 4B 5D 6A 7A 8C 9A 10D

(Mình cũng k giỏi t.a lắm, có gì bạn góp sỹ cho mình với nhé,thân thương^^)

Read the following passage and answer the below question.

My name is Lily and I'm 19 years old . I have lived in Toronto since I was born, There are four members in my family: my mom , my dad , my little sister, Anna and me . I love my sister so much and we often share our secrets with each other. My precious " friend" is a teddy bear called Momo that I have had for 10 years . It's a Christmas gift from my grandmother .

I love learning Spanish. I have learned it for 5 years at a language center. The teacher and the students there are very friendly. They have helped me a lot with my study. I also love playing the piano . I started playing the piano in 2010 when my father bought me a piano but I haven't played it as well as I want.

My favourite city is Paris. The last time I wnt to PAris was 2 years ago , When i went with my father on his business trip . I hope I can visit Paris again someday.

1. How long has Lily lived in Toronto?

=>She has lived there since she was born.

2 On which occasion did her grandmother give her the teddy bear?

=>Christmas

3 Who bought the piano for Lily and how long has she played the piano?

=>Her father did and she has played piano since 2010.

4 When did she start learning Spanish?

=>5 years ago.

5 How long ago did she visit Paris?

=>2 years ago.

Read the following passage and answer the below question.

My name is Lily and I'm 19 years old . I have lived in Toronto since I was born, There are four members in my family: my mom , my dad , my little sister, Anna and me . I love my sister so much and we often share our secrets with each other. My precious " friend" is a teddy bear called Momo that I have had for 10 years . It's a Christmas gift from my grandmother .

I love learning Spanish. I have learned it for 5 years at a language center. The teacher and the students there are very friendly. They have helped me a lot with my study. I also love playing the piano . I started playing the piano in 2010 when my father bought me a piano but I haven't played it as well as I want.

My favourite city is Paris. The last time I wnt to PAris was 2 years ago , When i went with my father on his business trip . I hope I can visit Paris again someday.

1. How long has Lily lived in Toronto?

Lily has lived in Toronto since she was born

2 On which occasion did her grandmother give her the teddy bear?

her grandmother gave her the teddy bear at Christmas

3 Who bought the piano for Lily and how long has she played the piano?

Her father bought her a piano and she has played the piano since 2010

4 When did she start learning Spanish?

she started learning Spanish 5 years ago

5 How long ago did she visit Paris?

She visited Paris 2 years ago

37. He (take) IS TAKING part in the march on May Day at present.

38. My sister (listen) LISTENS to music in her free time.

39. What DOES your mother often (do) DO in the evening? - She often (play) PLAYS card but today she (make) IS MAKING cake in the kitchen.

40. Hoa's husband (be) IS an engineer, but he (not work)IS NOT WORKING at the moment.

41. Trang usually (look) LOOKS out of the window while the teacher (teach) IS TEACHING

42. Where is your father? - He (be) IS in the bathroom. He (brush) IS BRUSHING his teeth.

43. Be careful! That bike (break) IS BREAKING

44. Lan likes (play) PLAYING games on computer.

45. He ia tall enough (play) TO PLAY basketball.

46. When I was a child, I used to (study) STUDY hard

47. I (live) HAVE LIVED here since last week

48. They (know) HAVE KNOWN each other for 2 years

49. My sister loves (read) READING in her free time.

50. My sister is old enough (drive) TO DRIVE a car.

51. My father used to (smoke) SMOKE a lot two years ago.

52 We (not see) HAVE NOT SEEN her since yesterday.

53. Nam (learn) HAS LEARNT English for two years

54. We like (watch) WATCHING TV after school.

55. I'm very busy at the moment. I (decorate) AM DECORATING the sitting room.

56. I always (buy) BUY lottery but I never (win) WIN anything.

57. I (get) GOT it in a car accident two days ago.

58. She (teach) HAS TAUGHT English at ML school for 8 years.

59. I never (forget) FORGET what you (just tell) HAVE JUST TOLD me

60. Long (work) HAS WORKED at U so far.

61. My teacher wasn't at home when we (arrive) ARRIVED . He (just go) HAS NOT GONE out.

62. My father (not smoke) HAS NOT SMOKED for 5 years.

63. People (speak) SPEAK E all over the world.

64. Where are you, Nam? - I'm upstairs. I (have) AM HAVING a bath.

65. Some one (cut) IS CUTTING down all the trees in the garden.

66. Listen! The birds (sing) ARE SINGING

67. Mr. Nam (buy) HAS BOUGHT that motorbike since last September.

68. Manh (watch) WATCHED a film on TV at 8 last night.

69. Some animals (not eat) DO NOT EAT during winter.

70. Be quiet! The teacher (be) IS angry.

71. The birds (build) WILL COME their nests when Spring (come) COMES

72. My parents (give) WILL GIVE me a new bike on my next birthday.

73. Why didn't you listen while I (speak) WAS SPEAKING to you?

74. Up to now, the teacher (give) HAS GIVEN us 5 tests.

Rewrite the sentences using PAST SIMPLE or PRESENT PERFECT TENSE.

1. I moved to Ho Chi Minh city in 2000.

=> I have moved to Ho Chi Minh city since 2000

2. She began to learn English four years ago.

=> She has learnt English for four years

3. They started practicing tennis when they were in high school.

=> They have practised tennis since they were in high school

4. They started to French in 2004.

=> They have learnt French since 2004

5. We began learning English six months ago.

=> We have learnt English for six months

6. When did she begin to work for this company?

=> How long has she worked for this company ?

7. The last time they visited London was two years ago.

=> They haven't visited London for two years

8. He hasn't gone out with her for two years.

=> It's two years since he last went out with her

Rewrite the sentences using PAST SIMPLE or PRESENT PERFECT TENSE.

1. I moved to Ho Chi Minh city in 2000.

=> I have moved to Ho Chi Minh city since 2000..................................................

2. She began to learn English four years ago.

=> She has learned English for four years.................................................

3. They started practicing tennis when they were in high school.

4. They started to French in 2004.

=> They have learned French since 2004...............................

5. We began learning English six months ago.

=> We have learned English for six months .....................................................

6. When did she begin to work for this company?

=> How long has she begun to work for this company .................................................?

7. The last time they visited London was two years ago.

=> They haven't visited London for two years.............................................................

8. He hasn't gone out with her for two years.

=> It's two years since he has gone out with her...........................................................

Bai 1: USE THE CORRECT TENSE OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS.
1. I (met/was meeting) a friend while I (did/ was doing) the shopping
2. I ( turned/was turning) round and (saw/ was seeing) Paula
3. She ( wore/was wearing) a bright red coat when I saw her.
4. Mr and Mrs Smith are working hard these days to save money as much as they can because they....WILL BUY....(buy) a new house
5. I bought a pair of boots becaue I......WILL GO.......(go) skiing this Sunday
6. I can't meet you this evening . A friend of mine .....WILL COME....(come) to see me.
Bai 2: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU VỚI SINCE OR FOR.
1. It há been raining....SINCE ......lunch time
2. My boss has gone away.....FOR...ten days
3. I haved lived in England ....FOR...a year
4. She has lived in London.....SINCE ...1985
5. Please hurry up! We have been waiting ...FOR..an hour .
6. I have known her.....SINCE ...January
7. Nam's father há worked in thí company....FOR..20 years.
8. Have you learned English...FOR...a long time?
9. I haven't seen Tom....SINCE ...Monday
10. This house is verry dirty . We haven't cleaned it....FOR...ages.
Bai 3: DÙNG TỪ GỢI Ý VIẾT THÀNH CÂU HOÀN CHỈNH SỬ DỤNG HTHT
1.He/ have/a cold/ a week

HE HAS HAD A COLD FOR A WEEK
2. They/ buy/ the new house / april

THEY HAVE BOUGHT THE NEW HOUSE SINCE APRIL
3. My family / be / here/ Chrismas

MY FAMILY HAS BEEN HERE SINCE CHRISTMAS
4. We / not see/ each other/ 10 years

WE HAVE NOT SEEN EACH OTHER FOR 10 YEARS
5. Mr Clark/ work/ in the bank/ a long time.

MR CLARK HAS WORKED IN THE BANK FOR A LONG TIME
6. Tom and Mary/ go /to France/ last summer

TOME AND MARY HAVE GONE TO FRANCE SINCE LAST SUMMER
7. My sister / study/ English / she / be / six

MY SISTER HAS STUDIED ENGLISH SICE SHE WAS SIX
8. I/ not eat/ in that restaurant/ ages

I HAVE NOT EATEN IN THAT RESTAURANT FOR AGES
9. Mr Jobinson/ teach/ in this school/ 1987

MR JOBINSON HAS TAUGHT IN THIS SCHOOL SINCE 1987
10. I/ write/ this letter/ six o'clock

I HAVE WRITEN THIS LETTER SINCE SIX O 'CLOCK

1. The last time we saw her was on Christmas Day

=> We have not seen her since Christmas Day.

2. I haven't eaten this kind of food before

=> This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food.

3. It started raining an hour ago

=> It has rained for an hour.

4. We haven't visited my grandparents for two months

=> The last time we visited my grandparents was two months ago.

5. I have studied English for three years

=> I began studying English three years ago.

6. My brother hasn't seen his best friend for nearly five years

=> It's nearly five years since my brother last saw his best friend.

7. When did you start learning English ?

=> How long have you learnt English?

8. Jane is as tall as her older sister

=> Jane is the same height as her older sister.

9. These houses are not as large as those houses

=> Those houses are larger than these houses.

10. Your backpack is not the same as mine

=> My backpack different from yours.

11. Ba began collecting stamps three years ago

=> Ba has collected stamps for three years.

12. We started living here twenty years ago

=> We have lived here for twenty years.

13. It's five years since I last saw Nam

=> I haven't seen Nam for five years.

14. The last time she visited us was four months ago

=> She hasn't visited us for four months.

15. I know Susan, I first met her in 2006

=> I have known Susan since 2006.

16. Minh has a digital camera. He bough it in 2001

=> Minh has had a digital camera since 2001.

17. Mai plays the piano. She started when she was ten years old

=> Mai has played the piano since she was ten years old.

18. Barbara is in Ha Noi now. She arrived there five months ago

=> Barbara has arrived Ha Noi for five months.

19. They started living here last month

=> They have lived here since last month.

20. My shoes are different from yours

=> My shoes are not the same as yours.

2. This is the first time I ate this kind of food.
3. it has started raining for an hour
4. The last time we have visited my grandparents was two months ago.
5. I began studying English three years ago.
6. It's nearly five years since my brother last saw his best friend.
7. How long have you learned English?
9. Those houses are more larger than there houses.
10. My packback is different from your packback
11. Ba has collected stamps for three years.
12. We have lived here for twenty years.
13. I haven't seen Nam for five years.
14. She hasn't visited us for four months.
15. I have met Susan since 2006.
16. Minh has had a digital camera since 2001.
17. Mai has played the piano since she was ten years old.
18. Babara has arrived to Hanoi for five months.
19. They have lived here for a month.
20. My shoes are not the same as yours.

Fill in the gap with since/ for

1) Lost of things have happended....since...I last wrote to you

2) I'm hungry. I haven't eaten anything.....since....breakfast

3) It's nice to see you again. We haven't seen each other.....for....along time

4) -How long has it been raining....for.....two hour. -It has been raining.....for......hours.

5) Where have you been? -I've been looking for you...since....the last half four.

6) Pete Sampras is very good tennis player. He's been playing......since......he was eight.

7) Every morning they meet in the same cafe. They've been going there.....for......years.

8) The snow started twos hour ago. It's still snowing now. It's been snowing.....for.....two hours.

9) We have known each other...for......along time.

10) Marry is in hospital, isn't she? -Yes, she has been in hospital.....since...........Monday.

1) since

2) for

3) for

4) câu 4 hình như đề sai =)) theo mk thì là: How long has it been raining? - It has been raining for 2 hours

5) since

6) câu trả lời đúng phải là: "He has been playing since he was 8" nhoa 

7) for a

8) for

9) for

10) since

(nếu mk có sai thì mong bn thông cảm, glad to help you :3)

1. Eight years ago we started writing to each other.

A. We have rarely written to each other for eight years.

B. Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.

C. We wrote to each other eight years ago.

D. We have been writing to each other for eight years.

2. The boy was so lazy that he couldn’t stay up late to learn his lessons.

A. The boy was lazy enough not to stay up late to learn his lessons.

B. The boy was too lazy to stay up late to learn his lessons.

C. The boy was lazy enough but he stayed up late to learn his lessons.

D. The boy was lazy enough to stay up late to learn his lessons.

3. My father is tired of seeing any violent films.

A. My father hasn’t seen a violent film.

B. My father has enjoyed all the violent films he has ever seen.

C. My father is worried about missing the next violent film.

D. My father never wants to see another violent film.

4. As soon as he waved his hand, she turned away.

A. He saw her turn away and he waved his hand.

B. No sooner had he waved his hand than she turned away.

C. She turned away because he waved his hand too early.

D. Although she turned away, he waved his hand.

5. John wishes he had remembered to send Mary a Christmas card.

A. John regrets not to send Mary a Christmas card.

B. John regrets forgetting not to send Mary a Christmas card.

C. John regrets not remembering sending Mary a Christmas card.

D. John regrets forgetting to send Mary a Christmas card.

6. My father hasn’t smoked cigarettes for a month.

A. It’s a month since my father last smoked cigarettes.

B. It’s a month ago that my father smoked cigarettes.

C. It’s a month that my father hasn’t smoked cigarettes.

D. It’s a cigarette that my father smoked a month ago.

7. Having finished their work, the workers expected to be paid.

A. The workers expected to be paid because they had finished their work.

B. Having their work finishing, the workers expected to be paid.

C. Having expected to be paid, the workers finished their work.

D. Having been finished their work, the workers expected to be paid.

8. Mr. Brown bought this car five years ago.

A. Mr. Brown started to buy this car for five years.

B. It has been five years when Mr. Brown has bought this car.

C. Mr. Brown has had this car for five years .

D. It is five years ago since Mr. Brown has bought this car.

9. John used to write home once a week when he was abroad.

A. John doesn’t write home once a week any longer.

B. John enjoyed being written home every week when he was abroad.

C. John never forgot to write a weekly letter home when he was abroad.

D. When he was abroad he remembered to write home every week.

10. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.

A. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.

B. It’s years since I have enjoyed myself so much.

C. It was years since I had enjoyed myself so much.

D. It has been years since I have enjoyed myself so much.

Đáp án :

1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. D

6. A 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. A