1. Both John and Peter are interested in drawing.

Both + S1 and S2 + be (chia số nhiều) 

be interested in + Ving: thích 

2. Our car isn't different from theirs. 

S + be (not) + different from + O : (không) khác

3. No painting in the art gallery is as good as this painting. 

S + be + as +ADJ +as + O : ss bằng

4. The last time we met him at school was 3 days ago. 

The last time + S+ V2/ed + was + time 

5. The first book of Dan Brown is shorter than the second one. 

S + be+ short-adj + ER + than + O : SS hơn 

6. I prefer reading novels to making models. 

prefer Ving to Ving: thích làm gì hơn làm gì 

7. My brother's taste in music and art is different from mine. 

S + be + different from + O : khác

8. Rock music is not as popular as pop music all over the world. 

S + be(not) + as + ADJ + as +O : ss bằng

9. How much is a kilo of this watermelon? 

How much + be+ N? hỏi giá tiền 

10. She had no formal music training but she became a great jazz singer. 

Clause + but + clause: nhưng 

11. You should have a nutritious breakfast every morning. 

should  +V1: nên làm gì 

12. I'm interested in learning to play musical instrument. 

be interested in + Ving: thích 

13. Emily can't dance as well as Marissa 

S + (not) + V + as +ADV + as+ O : ss bằng 

14. This is the best painting in the art gallery.

S + be+ the best + N: ss nhất 

good - better - best 

15. Henry is not as good at playing the piano as Anderson.

S + be(not) + as + ADJ + as +O : ss bằng

16. Samba is not the same as Ballet. 

 S + be (not) + the same as + O ; (không) giống

17. My album is quite different from yours. 

S + be + different from + O : khác

18. They like drinking tea after meals. 

like + Ving: thích