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CHAPTER 1:

SYNONYM

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1. What the witness said in court was inconsistent with the statement he made to the
police.

A. in agreement with B. relevant to

C. in conflict with D. based on

2. More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic
violence.

A. occasional B. harmonious C. neutral D. regular

3. The government has placed tight constraints on spending this year.

A. burdens B. restrictions C. effects D. policies

4. The emphasis on testing leads to greater stress among students and carries implications
of failure.

A. causes B. determinants C. consequences D. considerations

5. This politician tried to cheat the people into the belief that he would work for public
welfare.

A. equality B. security C. assistance D. well-being

6. Throughout the day, repeal supporters argued that the ban on some types of weapons is
arbitrary and unconstitutional.

A. sensible B. rational C. reasonable D. preposterous

7. Many computers have a further field in the instruction, to specify subsidiary

information required by an operation.

A. important B. confidential C. technical D. additional

8. We welcome the government's initiative to help the homeless.

A. plan B. willingness C. enthusiasm D. readiness

9. His theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the British constitution.

A. disregard for B. concern about C. sympathy for D. understanding of

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10. Before her death in 1977, Alice Paul helped orchestrate enormous changes in the
rights and status of American women.

A. far-fetched B. far-flung C. far-reaching D. far-sighted

11. Bicycles are regarded as an economical alternative to buses whose fares have
increased 5 times in the past 3 years.

A. lavish B. efficient C. valueless D. pricey

12. The university's exchange scheme for teachers has cemented its links with many
other academic institutions.

A. programme B. opportunity C. scholarship D. framework

13. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

14. During live broadcasts of sports events, television commercials seem to have the
uncanny ability to appear just when something significant develops in the event.

A. mysterious B. outstanding C. innate D. superior

15. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

A. wasn’t happy B. wasn’t satisfied

C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t bother

16. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify
stars according to brightness.

A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify

17. Advertising is also criticised on the grounds that it can manipulate consumers to
follow the will of the advertisers

A. inhibit B. control C. recommend D. forbid

18. The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.

A. installed B. declared C. criticized D. advised

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19. A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League
college.

A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent

20. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the
annual meeting in May.

A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement

21.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. being separated from peers B. forming a new business company

C. being together with friends D. enjoying the care of parents

22. Some of the little boys sneaked into the ball game without buying a ticket.

A. went secretly B. earned their way

C. ran fast D. entered several times

23. The bus driver left the door ajar so that returning passengers could reboard after the
rest stop.

A. unlocked B. well marked C. well lit D. slightly open

24. Why do people live for fleeting pleasures, don't they want something more significant
and good and profound?

A. benevolent B. brief C. immense D. lasting

25. A simple act of virtue, such as collecting donations for charity, can make a huge
difference to someone's life.

A. goodness B. wickedness C. indecency D. barbarism

26. Thanks to the housemaid, their house is always spick and span.

A. clean and tidy B. high and large

C. cheap and convenient D. bright and clear

27. He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word.

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A. thoroughly B. visually C. securely D. immediately

28. I don’t believe she is really sad for his death; she is just putting on an act.

A. waiting B. disappointing C. defending D. pretending

29. 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

30. I am not sure whether those mushrooms are edible.

A. unable to be picked up B. suitable to be eaten

C. able to be researched D. likely to cause harm

31. They substituted the original painting with some copies and sold them to customers.

A. provided B. replaced C. considered D. distributed

32. Those animals are susceptible to cold weather; Let’s make them warm.

A. vulnerable B. incredible C. inaccessible D. inevitable

33. 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

34. Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.

A. make the last decision B. make important changes

C. be the first to act D. sacrifice for others

35. Her talent for music was really an unparalleled ability; she won most music prizes in
the city.

A. incomparable B. compatible C. comprehensive D. inconclusive

36. I couldn’t make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear.

A. retell B. precede C. understand D. conserve

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37. This theory is a synthesis of some old concepts and some modern ones.

A. movement B. combination C. elimination D. development

38. Most citizens show that they uphold the new law completely.

A. support B. disapprove C. increase D. reverse

39. A team will be penalized if its players commit fouls.

A. awarded B. punished C. defeated D. destroyed

40. Shops always prefer wholesale products as they are cheaper.

A. selling step by step B. selling only to some people

C. selling continuously D. selling in large quantities

41. Looking after a naughty child is an uphill task for her.

A. well-paid B. difficult C. normal D. wonderful

42. A father will be his child's role model. He will be the example for his child of what
husbands and fathers are like.

A. someone that others admire and follow

B. someone that others share interest with

C. someone that others love and live with

D. someone that others are fond of with

43. Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.

A. marked B. separated C. shared D. hidden

44. 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

45. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their
favourite films.
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A. businesses B. economics C. advertisements D. contests

46. 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

47. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

A. openly criticised B. publicly said

C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned

48. "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

49. 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

50. 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

51. A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are
located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions.

A. isolated B. crowded C. attractive D. alone

52. Although Smart AI Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and
test it are already underway.