KHÓA TỪ VỰNG-ĐỌC HIỂU- BLIVE 2021

CLOSEST AND OPPOSITE

PART 1
BIÊN SOẠN: CÔ PHẠM LIỄU

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CLOSEST-OPPOSITE PRACTICE 1
For questions 1-15, 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.

Question 1: Scientists have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of the disease, but there have been

several theories.
A. assume B. estimate C. locate D. determine

Question 2: Heavy traffic cannot account for the fact that you were 8 hours late.
A. trigger B. display C. explain D. resolve

Question 3: Of course we would like to hear your take on the matter! We want to know what all of
you think before making the final decision.

A. conclusion B. prediction C. verdict D. opinion

Question 4: The little boy wanted to buy a helicopter, but his parents would not hear of it.

A. condemned it B. refused it C. prohibited it D. disproved it

Question 5: The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S, which is still on the rise, will hopefully level

off and eventually fall in the next few weeks

A. increase B. fluctuate C. decline D. stabilize

Question 6: He refused to allow that his plan is not working, despite all the evidence showing that
the opposite is true.

A. admit B. reveal C. permit D. expect

Question 7: Tech companies are constantly rolling out new softwares to help teachers manage their
students more effectively.
 A. declaring B. discharging C. publishing D. releasing
Question 8: As life slowly returns to normal in China, many experts project that production will soon

ramp up again after the prolonged halt.

A. accumulate B. toughen C. increase D. intensify

Question 9: Why don’t you bring a flashlight? They may come in handy when it’s dark outside.
A. be worthy B. be useful C. be costly D. be precious

Question 10: I had little money left and had no choice but to stick living in this dingy room.
A. tolerate B. resolve C. compromise D. manage

Question 11: Over-tourism is still an outstanding problem that needs to be addressed.

A. sensational B. unrivaled C. unresolved D. fantastic

Question 12: This concept is complicated, so I’ll try to put it in a way you’ll all understand.
A. confirm B. express C. position D. accept

Question 13: They promised to support us financially, but in the end they sold us down the river.
A. betrayed us B. distrusted us C. suspected us D. discredited us

Question 14: I think trying to convince him would be a lost cause, considering how he always refuses
to change his mind about what he has already decided.

A. damaging B. insensitive C. irritating D. pointless

Question 15: She drank too much wine and was later arrested for driving under the influence.
A. driving while distracted B. driving while drunk
C. driving without a license D. driving too fast

For questions 16-30, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 16: He tried to remain calm, but his eyes betrayed his nervousness.

A. reduced B. dissolved C. concealed D. controlled

Question 17: Don’t egg him on like that! He should never be encouraged to bully his friends!
A. disappoint B. avert C. deter D. caution
Question 18: I think Pauline is not really interested in this course; it seems that she’s only going
through the motions.

A. doing something with ease B. doing something as instructed

C. doing something creatively D. doing something enthusiastically

Question 19: Remember that all ideas should be listened to, not dismissed immediately.
A. considered B. explained C. acclaimed D. supported

Question 20: I’ve visited all the famous tourist destinations you can think of, so now I want to go
somewhere off the beaten track.

A. influential B. spectacular C. prevalent D. well-known

Question 21: He is admittedly very green, but he is a very quick learner so I believe he’ll be able to

adapt soon.
A. hard-working B. practiced C. productive D. skillful

Question 22: You’ll need a smart suit to make a good impression in such a formal interview.
A. unusual B. amusing C. casual D. mindless

Question 23: If you continue to violate the company’s regulations, we’ll have no choice but to lay
you off.

A. put you up B. tide you over C. take you on D. help you out
Question 24: I assure you that this car is as sound as a bell, even though it is second-hand.
A. not really cheap B. used for a long time
C. completely outdated D. in terrible condition

Question 25: When asked if he wanted to play with the clown or not, the little boy cried and shook
his head violently.

A. boringly B. sadly C. silently D. calmly

Question 26: Security was tightened at the bank after the robbery that took place yesterday.

A. removed B. relaxed C. released D. revoked

Question 27: Needless to say, I was extremely wired before the important interview.
A. collected B. energized C. excited D. disheartened
Question 28: For many Indians living in poverty, income is sometimes contingent on the most
dangerous of jobs.

A. independent of B. different from C. influenced by D. separate from

Question 29: So far, most of the experiments conducted to learn more about the new coronavirus

have produced inconclusive results.

A. accurate B. promising C. definite D. detailed

Question 30: Asuna was very happy because she knew that her ideas had really taken off.
A. vanished B. broken C. failed D. declined

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