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TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
Câu 1. His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. opinion D. look
Câu 2. Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. separated C. shared D. hidden
Câu 3. We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not
want to leave.
A. possessed by the surroundings B. planted many trees in the surroundings
C. loved the surroundings D. haunted by the surroundings
Câu 4. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island.
A. mountains and forests B. flowers and trees
C. fruits and vegetables D. plants and animals
Câu 5. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full
scholarship each year.
A. are given the right to B. are refused the right to
C. have the right to refuse D. have the obligation to
Câu 6. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. businesses B. economics C. advertisements D. contests
Câu 7. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped
pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
Câu 8. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
Câu 9. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations
Câu 10. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking
contrast.
A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance
C. significant difference D. complete coincidence
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Câu 11. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. openly criticised B. publicly said
C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Câu 12. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. an expensive work of art B. a down-to-earth work of art
C. an excellent work of art D. a large work of art
Câu 13. Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children’s needs until frustration
explodes into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
A. slowly reaches the boiling point B. suddenly becomes uncontrollable
C. stays under pressure D. remains at an unchanged level
Câu 14. Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative
years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. forming a new business company B. being separated from peers
C. enjoying the care of parents D. being together with friends
Câu 15. "A friend in need is a friend indeed": Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of
China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. easing the tension B. improving the condition
C. facing the reality D. worsening the situation
Câu 16. Now many people who shop at a heath food store instead of a local supermarket are much
more likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage.
A. full of preservatives B. harmful to heath
C. convenient to prepare D. beneficial to heath
Câu 17. Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several
adventurous tourists managed to reach the top.
A. causing a lot of risks B. bringing excitement
C. resulting in depression D. costing a lot of money
Câu 18. Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were
shortlisted for the interview.
A. class B. hand C. small number D. small amount
Câu 19. Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more
syllables together to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern.
A. able to hear B. physically abnormal
C. obedient to patterns D. hard of hearing
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Câu 21. When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a
feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. concerning nutrition and health B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge D. having to do with food and cooking
Câu 22. Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed
Câu 23. “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
B. a book that is never opened A. an object that I really love
C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
Câu 24. Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for
more welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Câu 25. Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from
discharging toxic chemicals into the sea.
A. releasing B. producing C. obtaining D. dismissing
Câu 26. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice,
particularly in language teaching.
A. increase the understanding B. reduce the differences
C. minimise the limitations D. construct a bridge
Câu 27. The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time
job.
A. help B. allow C. make D. employ
Câu 28. My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. clever B. practical C. studious D. helpful
Câu 30. A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the
underprivileged in the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens B. active members C. poor inhabitants D. enthusiastic people
Câu 31. The dog is starving. It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.
A. quite happy B. very hungry C. rather fullD. extremely thirsty
Câu 32. Safety regulations have made it obligatory for all employees to wear protective clothing.
A. popular B. optional C. commonD. compulsory
Câu 33. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
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Câu 34. A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awareness of healthy living.
A. experience B. understanding C. confidence D. assistance
Câu 35. The place has rapidly evolved from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A. developed B. generated C. created D. increased
Câu 36. Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
A. exciting B. informative C. attractive D. boring
Câu 37. Tim and Tom look similar although they are not brothers.
A. different B. alike C. familiar D. strange
Câu 38. There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.
A. simple B. difficult C. important D. interesting
Câu 39. They are going to declare details of the plan to the public later this week.
A. announce B. infer C. remind D. notice
Câu 40. It rained so hard that the roads were quickly covered in water.
A. heavily B. lightly C. softly D. badly
Câu 41. I couldn't make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear.
A. retell B. precede C. understand D. conserve
Câu 45. After the sudden shower, a rainbow appeared in the sky.
A. storm B. wind C. rain D. flood
Câu 46. Some non-governmental organizations did some voluntary activities in Africa last month.
A. controlled by a government B. affected by a government
C. not belonging to a government D. not protecting a government
Câu 47. I don't think the new changes will be implemented in the near future.
A. preserved B. executed C. insured D. rescued
Câu 48. Let's stop here and look at those splendid waterfalls.
A. popular B. circular C. regular D. spectacular
Câu 49. He tried a lot to get the hang of skiing, and finally succeeded.
A. start to research B. hang the equipment of
C. give up quickly D. learn how to do
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Câu 50. My niece is the apple of my eye; I always want to be her side.
A. the person I love the most B. the person I fear a lot
C. the person I don't take care of D. the person I don't visit
Câu 51. He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word.
A. thoroughly B. visually C. securely D. immediately
Câu 52. My friend and I work in different cities, so I only see him once in a blue moon.
A. rarely B. often C. never D. always
Câu 55. The unusual weather had an effect on our crops a lot.
A. infected B. affected C. defected D. rejected
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Câu 2. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
Câu 3. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. guilty B. naive C. benevolent D. innovative
Câu 5. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
Câu 6. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.
A. something to suffer B. something enjoyable
C. something sad D. something to entertain
Câu 7. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical
Câu 8. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries.
A. boosted B. expanded C. restricted D. balanced
Câu 9. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. an inactive society
C. a physical society D. a working society
Câu 10. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
Câu 14. We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by
eight o'clock and take good care of their own business.
A. organize things inefficiently B. manage an inflexible system
C. run faster than others D. have a good voyage
Câu 15. Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. approves of B. attends to C. puts off D. looks for
Câu 16. It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on
the local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental
Câu 17. His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends.
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of
C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford
Câu 18. Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with B. free from C. relaxed about D. interested in
Câu 19. Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the
schedule.
A. big B. sudden C. gradual D. small
Câu 20. Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on
the highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
Câu 21. We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
Câu 22. The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
A. enormous B. terrific C. strange D. awful
Câu 23. In some Western cultures, people who avoid eye contact in a conversation are regarded as
untrustworthy.
A. embarrassed B. quiet C. reliable D. suspicious
Câu 24. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
A. mischievous B. outgoing C. caring D. shy
Câu 25. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity
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Câu 26. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their parents
and teachers.
A. nervousness B. emotion C. stress D. relaxation
Câu 27. Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
A. can't eat a lot B. hates parties C. talks too much D. can keep secrets
Câu 28. I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and
wide experience.
A. be successful B. be satisfied C. be unsuccessful D. be unsatisfied
Câu 29. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public.
A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset
Câu 30. If you are at a loose end tomorrow, why don't we spend the day sunbathing and relaxing on
the beach?
A. having a lot to do B. having nothing to do
C. having nothing to lose D. having a lot to gain
Câu 31. The twin girls are so identical that I can't distinguish one from the other.
A. similar B. alike C. different D. changeable
Câu 32. The coming exams caused her a lot of distress and exhaustion.
A. worry B. action C. ease D. doubt
Câu 33. The doctors try their best to save the wounded man. Unfortunately, he could not survive.
A. Ultimately B. Definitely C. Unbelievably D. Luckily
Câu 34. You should not wear casual clothes when coming to a job interview.
A. vital B. normal C. formal D. total
Câu 36. I find it incomprehensible that they didn't choose that excellent girl for the job.
A. impossible B. irritable C. understandable D. accessible
Câu 37. There is a shallow lake near the village where the children can swim.
A. dirty B. large C. long D. deep
Câu 39. During the Lunar New Year, people always wish their friends or relatives health, happiness,
and prosperity.
A. richness B. poverty C. danger D. anxiety
Câu 42. Do you believe in eternal friendship in which the friends never betray one another?
A. temporary B. lasting C. potential D. suitable
Câu 43. He is a broad-minded man who always listens to other people's advice.
A. lively B. faithful C. nervous D. stubborn
Câu 44. City life always creates an unpleasant feeling of noise and pollution.
A. fuss B. cry C. silence D. image
Câu 45. The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double, even though they were sleeping.
A. intensively B. increasingly C. hesitantly D. immediately