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* Ngoài từ vựng ra thì chú ý DỊCH CẢ CÂU vì xu hướng ra đề gần đây của bộ là cho từ
cho sẵn rất khó nhưng lại dễ dàng suy luận. Nhớ dịch câu trước khi quyết định đáp án.
* Khi làm bài hãy nhìn lại YÊU CẦU ĐỀ để xem là đang làm CLOSEST hay
OPPOSITE nhé ! Vì rất nhiều bạn đang làm OPPOSITE mà cứ nhầm sang CLOSEST.
<=> Phần OPPOSITE chắc chắn cho 1 lựa chọn là CLOSEST cho từ cho sẵn !
Từ Đồng Nghĩa...................................................................................... 2
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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 C. B. are refused the right to
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 C. B. interesting resemblance
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 20. Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the
nature of the human cell.
A. far-sighted views B. spectacular sightings
C. deep understanding D. in-depth studies
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 C. B. reduce the differences
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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A. hard B. easy C. interesting D. simple
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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TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
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 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 12. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity
organization.
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable
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
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Hội những người quyết tâm đạt điểm 8 môn tiếng Anh
thi Đại học.
* Ngoài từ vựng ra thì chú ý DỊCH CẢ CÂU vì xu hướng ra đề gần đây của bộ là cho
từ cho sẵn rất khó nhưng lại dễ dàng suy luận. Nhớ dịch câu trước khi quyết định đáp án.
* Khi làm bài hãy nhìn lại YÊU CẦU ĐỀ để xem là đang làm CLOSEST hay
OPPOSITE nhé ! Vì rất nhiều bạn đang làm OPPOSITE mà cứ nhầm sang CLOSEST.
<=> Phần OPPOSITE chắc chắn cho 1 lựa chọn là CLOSEST cho từ cho sẵn !
2. C. shared: được chia sẻ, có ở nhiều đối tượng = universal: chung, toàn
thể. - MARKED: rõ ràng, đáng chú ý
- SEPERATED: riêng biệt
- HIDDEN: được giấu kín, kín đáo
3. C. => (be/ grow/ become) fond of sth: dần/ trở nên thích cái gì = love.
- grow + adj = trở nên như thế nào.
4. D. plants and animials: cây cối và động vật = FLORA AND FAUNA: hệ thực vật và hệ động vật
5. A. => be entitled to sth = be given the right to sth: được trao quyền cho, được ban cho
10. C. significant diffreence (sự khác nhau đáng kể) = striking contrast (sự tương phản lớn)
13. B. => suddenly becomes uncontrollable (đột nhiên trở nên không kiểm soát được) =
explode
(bất ngờ thể hiện cảm xúc mạnh)
14. D. being together with friends = in the company of: gắn bó với bạn bè.
(COMPANY = bạn bè)
15. D. worsening the situation (sự làm tình hình xấu thêm) = escalation of tension (sự làm
leo thang căng thẳng)
(vụ Trung Quốc đặt dàn khoan trên Biển Đông tháng 5 năm 2014)
16. D. beneficial to heath (có lợi cho sức khỏe) => health food phải là: thức ăn có lợi cho
chức khỏe.
18. C. => handful (số lượng 1 nắm tay, số lượng nhỏ) = small number
(có yếu tố hand nhưng ở đây chỉ người (Applicants) nên nó sẽ về số lượng. amount dùng
cho không đếm được)
21. D. => culinary = Liên quan đến thực phẩm và cách nấu nướng
(có các yếu tố dinner, dishes và mouth-wastering (chảy nước miếng) (nếu ai suy luận được từ
này )
26. B. => bridge the gap = giảm sự khác biết, giảm khoảng cách = reduce the differences.
(câu này đòi hỏi suy luận - gap = khoảng cách)
31. B. => starving = very hungry = rất đói, sắp chết đói.
49. D. => get the handg of sth = learn how to do it = học cách làm gì.
50. A. => the apple of one's eye = người thằng One đấy yêu nhất.
51. D. => at the drop of a hat = immediately = rất nhanh, ngay lập tức
55. B. => have an effect on = affect = ảnh hưởng, tác động đến
5. B. stay unchanged (không thay đổi, vẫn thế) >< vary (biến đổi, khác đi)
7. B. beneficial (mang lại lợi ích) >< disastrous (có hại, mang lại tai
họa) (nhiều từ vựng trong câu này nên khá khoai :’( )
9. B. => an inactive society (1 xã hội hoạt động kém) >< a 24/7 society (1 xã hội hoạt động liên
tục) (24 giờ trong cả 7 ngày - nhớ chương trình Thể thao 24/7 trên t.v)
10. C. calm (điềm tĩnh) >< irritable (dễ bực tức, hay nổi cáu)
(nếu dịch được việc thiếu ngủ gây tác hại và biết nghĩa 2 từ uncomfortable và miserable
không liên quan thì có thể loại được)
13. D. thoughtful (suy nghĩ thấu đáo) >< thoughtless (thiếu suy nghĩ)
14. A. organize things inefficiently (tổ chức các thứ kém hiệu quả) >< run a very tight ship
(điều hành hiệu quả)
(dịch được vế sau thì có thể loại C và D. nhưng B có thể gây nhầm lẫn. KHOAI !)
15. B. => attend to (chú trọng đến, chăm lo đến) >< neglect (sao nhãng)
(có thể suy luận từ ATTENTIVELY: 1 cách chăm chú)
16. B. => harmless (vô hại) >< detrimental = harmful (có hại)
17. C. => envy (sự ghen tỵ = cái mọi người muốn) >< something that nobody wants (cái
chả ai muốn)
18. B. => snowed under with sth (rất bận với) >< free from sth (rảnh rỗi, không phải làm
gì) (dịch câu là suy luận được !)
20. A. => few and far between (hiếm thấy, khó tìm) >< easy to find (dễ tìm)
(DỊCH CÂU !)
21. B. => in time (kịp giờ, đúng lúc) >< later than expected (muộn hơn dự định)
22. D. => out of this world (tốt, tuyệt) >< awalful (tồi, dở)
23. C. => untrustworthy (không đáng tin) >< reliable (đáng tin)
24. D. => sociable (hòa đồng, thích giao tiếp) >< shy (nhút nhát, e dè)
25. D. => take sb for a ride (lừa ai) >< treat sb sincerely (đối xử chân thật với ai)
26. D. => pressure (áp lực) >< relaxation (sự thư giãn)
27. D. => have got a big mouth (lắm mồm, chuyện gì cũng nói) >< can keep secrets (có thể
giữ bí mật ~ không nói nhiều)
28. C. => be home and dry (thành công) >< be unsuccessful (không thành công)
29. C. => nervous (căng thẳng, lo âu) >< confident (tự tin, không e sợ)
30. A. => at a loose end (rảnh rang, không phải làm gì) >< having a lot to do (có nhiều việc
phải làm)
32. C. => distress (sự căng thẳng) >< ease (sự thoải mái)
33. D. => unfortunately (thật không may) >< luckily (thật may mắn)
36. C. => incomprehensible (khó hiểu) >< understandable (có thể hiểu được)
40. B. => drawback (điều bất lợi) >< advantage (lợi thế)
41. D. => optimist (người lạc quan) >< pessimist (người bi quan)
42. A. => eternal (lâu dài, vĩnh cửu) >< temporary (tạm thời)
43. D. => broad-minded (phóng khoáng, biết lắng nghe) >< stubborn (cứng đầu, bảo thủ)
44. C. => noise (sự ồn ào) >< silence (sự yên tĩnh)
45. C. => on the double (ngay lập tức) >< hesitantly (ngập ngừng, do dự)