VIII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 71. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. -> An increased_____________________________ 72. I left without saying goodbye as I didnt want to disturb the meeting. -> Rather __________________________________ 73. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the bands decision to stop playing. -> The moment________________________ 74. He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen. -> At no time __________________________ 75. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money? -> Other __________________________?

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71. An increased number of travelers are being stopped by customs officials this week.

-> bị động HTTD is/am/are being V3/ed

-> an increased number/a number of + N số nhiều (chia động từ số nhiều, dùng are)

72. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.

-> rather than V: thay vì

73. The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing./The moment I got up to dance, the band stopped playing.

-> the moment: khoảnh khắc

-> coincide with: xảy ra đồng thời

-> decide to V: quyết định làm gì

74. At no time did he suspect that the bicycle had been stolen.

-> đảo ngữ at no time did S V~ không bao giờ

75. Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could I help?

-> other than: ngoại trừ