Language

Pronunciation

Sentence stress

Listen and repeat the sentences, paying attention to the stressed words. (Nghe và lặp lại các câu, chú ý đến những từ nhấn mạnh.)

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1. There are a lot of science-fiction films on nowadays.
2. A GPS tracking device is hidden under the seat.
3. Please turn off all your electronic devices duri takeoff.
4. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is recognised over the globe by millions of people.
5. The first space shuttle was launched by NASA 1981.
6. Do you believe that the future A.I. will destr humans completely?
7. The ATM was broken so I went to the bank to get my cash.

Grammar

The active and passive causatives

1. Rewrite the sentences, using have + object + bare infinitive. Viết lại câu, sử dụng have + tân ngữ + động từ nguyên thể

Example:

• Monica wanted Jimmy to repair the fence that fell over in the garden.
• Monica had Jimmv repair the fence that fell over in the garden.

1. The A.I. expert wanted his assistant to activate the newly made robot.
2. The computer corporation wanted their workers to eliminate malfunctioning products.
3. The robot manufacturer wanted his customers to exchange their outdated robots for the next generation robots.
4. The company wanted someone to clear out all the junk in the store.
5. The manager wanted the workers to move the machine to a new station.
6. The owner of the palace wanted a construction company to remodel his estate.

2. Rewrite the sentences in 1, using get + object +  past participle.

Example: 

• Monica wanted Jimmy to repair the fence that fell over in the garden.
• Monica got the fence that fell over in the garden repaired.