Synonym & Antonym - 1053945

SYNONYM
& ANTONYM
TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA TRÁI NGHĨA
Exercise 77. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow
2. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in
schools and churches.
A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services
3. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor B. advantage C. favor D. right
4. Everything was in a thorough mess.
A. utter B. full C. complete D. appalling
5. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries.
A. coach station B. railway station C. power station D. petrol station
6. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise
C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care
7. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be wellinformed.
A. easily seen B. beautiful C. popular D. suspicious
8. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away
9. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. controlling B. storing C. purifying D. getting
10. Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. sail B. get on C. leave D. come to
11. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. taken off B. sold off C. put off D. turned off
12. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyance B. risks C. irritations D. fears
13. 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. initiate B. lighten C. terminate D. prevent
14. Ecash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cashfree B. cashstarved C. cashstrapped D. cashinhand
15. For a long term period, Lizzie Magie has been battling against the vicissitudes of life.
A. mutability B. caprice C. ups and downs D. determination
16. The aim of University education is to inure students to hardship, trials and adverse situations in life.
A. accustom B. obliterate C. shun D. estrange.
17. Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this organization.
A. taken for granted B. spoken ill of
C. made fun of D. taken advantage of
18. In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house.
A. assists me by B. asks me to help with
C. pleases me by D. serves me with
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19. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax
20. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the 20th century.
A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame
1. I’m becoming increasingly absentminded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things
2. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
A. practical B. critical C. necessary D. appropriate
3. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
4. As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later.
A. present for the event B. scheduled for the event
C. arranged for the event D. appointed for the event
5. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position.
A. powerful B. dreadful C. overflowing D. outgrowing
6. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic
7. Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
A. get involved in B. worry about C. look for D. get angry about
8. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless.
A. poor B. imprisoned C. suffered D. injured
9. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
11. They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather.
A. get through B. put off C. keep up with D. go over
12. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
A. come around B. set up C. made out D. put on
13. It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
14. Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware of its detriment to
their school work.
A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit
15. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important
information about yourself.
A. draw B. place C. put D. write
16. The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.
A. influenced B. sad C. touched D. annoyed
17. Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends
by their personal odors.
A. classify B. communicate with
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C. describe D. recognize
18. The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship.
A. picked up B. provided food for
C. saved the life of D. looked for
19. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
20. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.
A. loss B. charge C. punishment D. offense
1. Be careful ! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
2. He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport.
A. use up B. do with C. take up D. go on
3. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax
4. The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
A. astronomer B. TV anchor C. TV weatherman D. fortune teller

5. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind .

A. say exactly what he thought B. say a few words
C. have a chat D. are given the right to
6. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.
A. talk B. quit C. continue D. stop
7. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink.
A. exhausted B. surprised C. frightened D. excited
8. Most deserts are enormous sandy areas.
A. mysterious B. narrow C. immense D. aerial
9. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. advertisements B. contests C. businesses D. economics
10. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
11. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year.
A. have the obligation to B. have the right to refuse
C. are refused the right to D. are given the right to

13. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. growing well B. setting up C. closing down D. taking off
14. Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for
collectors and poachers.
A. awareness B. preservation C. support D. impact

15. My mom is always badtempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
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C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated

16. We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.
A. feel thankful for B. depreciate C. require D. are proud of
17. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve B. generation
C. natural environment D. diversity
18. It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much
of Asia and Africa.
A. disappeared B. increased C. threatened D. reduced
19. Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. destroy B. drain C. endanger D. discover
20. During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently
1. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor B. advantage C. favor D. right
4. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. raise B. produce C. supply D. reserve
5. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs.
A. effort B. benefit C. exploitation D. knowledge
6. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly as things really happen B. with a negative attitude
C. in a harmful way D. as trustingly as you can
7. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A. came into B. went leisurely C. went quickly D. dropped by
8. The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
A. astronomer B. TV anchor C. TV weatherman D. fortune teller
9. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
10. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean
11. It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately B. generally C. frankly D. simply
12. Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be any response.
A. feeling B. emotion C. reply D. effect
13. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
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14. After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame
in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. requesting B. trying C. offering D. deciding
15. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. number
16. Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests.
A. leisure with B. burdened with C. having fun with D. freed from
17. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
18. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
A. urgent B. unavoidable C. important D. necessary
19. This is the instance where big, obvious nonverbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
20. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.
A. bill B. menu C. help D. food
Exercise 81. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part
in each of the following questions.
1. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed
2. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect
3. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. dominant
4. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
5. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object oriented
6. One of the key to successful business is careful planning.
A. falling B. victorious C. faulty D. impossible
7. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile
8. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. renovated B. regenerated C. furnished D. neglected
9. His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition.
A. impressive B. exaggerated C. unacceptable D. practical
10. This shouldn’t be too taxing for you.
A. comfortable B. demanding C. easy D. relaxing
11. The Germany’s war hysteria has accounted for its people’s hostility towards foreigners.
A. disease B. ceremony C. malaria D. serenity .
12. He was ostracize by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike.
A. crucify B. include C. patronize D. lionize.
13. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate B. stay unchanged C. restrain D. remain unstable
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14. She could not hide her dismay at the result.
A. disappointment B. depression C. happiness D. pessimism
15. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional..
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
16. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. slow D. open
17. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers,
civilians and prisoners of war.
A. worry and sadness B. pain and sorrow C. loss D. happiness
18. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released
A. innovative B. naïve C. guilty D. benevolent
19. Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable B. honest C kind D. mean
20. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely B. sluggishly C. weakly D. shortly
Exercise 82. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part
in each of the following questions.
1. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. varied
2. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
3. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. withdraw some money from B. put some money into
C. give some money out D. leave some money aside
A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow
5. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent B. guess C. complicated C. soak
6. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which 4 comics she was
going to buy.
A. excessive B. limited C. required D. abundant
7. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates
which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in
the ocean.
A. with backbones B. with ribs
C. without ribs D. without backbones
8. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurementD. encouragement
A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow
10. Why are you being so arrogant?
A. snooty B. humble C. cunning D. naive
11. His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole.
A. harmless B. crude C. detrimental D. innocent
12. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop B. continue C. finish D. consider
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13. Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation
A. of high level B. of great important
C. of low level D. of steady progress
14. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency
15. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. consideration C. ease D. speculation
16. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate B. separate C. cooperate D. assemble

17. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurementD. encouragement
18. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Welloff C. Privileged D. Impoverished
19. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. dirty C. lazy D. warm
20. A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college.
A. able to read and write
B. able to join intramural sport
C. inflexible
D. unable to pass an examination in reading and writing
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Question 36: At fiftyfive, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out
the debt.
A. rub out B. pay off C. bump off D. give up
Question 37: The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting farreaching
research to determine the
psychological effects of using drugs. A. refined B. extensive C. prevalent D. tentative
2. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a
national relief society.
A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in
Câu 7: I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time.
A. shorten B. make it longer C. embellish D. try on
1. In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.
A. compound B. base C. change D. move
Question 9: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness. A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify
Câu 8: Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking.
A. new B. old C. social D. traditional
1. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in
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C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
1. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expectation C. improvement D. treatment
Câu 10: I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job.
A. quarreled B. debated C. ignored D. discussed
2. Let's put off that meeting to next Monday.
A. postpone B. schedule C. arrange D. appoint
3. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing B. exploding C. developing D. running
1. Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives.
A. depression B. technique C. expect D. impact
Question 34: Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit.
A. weeded B. fertilized C. harvested D. trimmed
2. Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.
A. taken off B. put away C. wiped out D. gone over
1. Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia.
A. dunes B. valleys C. lands D. areas
Question 33: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite through local or national TV networks.
A. Dedication B. Compilation C. Condensing D. Dispersal
1. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. variety
Question 32: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink.
A. exhausted B. surprised C. frightened D. excited
Question 24: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day B. day after day C. all day long D. all long day
Question 25: Thanh Hoa is wellknown for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. rich B. successful C. honest D. famous
Question 26: What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. enjoyable B. free C. quiet D. busy
Câu 1: I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job.
A. quarreled B. debated C. discussed D. ignored
Câu 2: Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests.
A. leisure with B. having fun with C. freed from D. burdened with
Câu 3: Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking.
A. social B. new C. old D. traditional
Câu 4: The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. slow B. simple C. complicated D. boring
Câu 5: I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time.
A. make it longer B. embellish C. shorten D. try on
2. Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
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3. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. damage
1. When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.
A. fell B. exploded C. called D. rang
Question 31: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently
2. Look out . There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table!
A. Listen B. Be careful C. Go D. Watch
3. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news.
A. got married B. divorced C. died D. were on business
Question 33: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly as things really happen B. with a negative attitude
C. in a harmful way D. as trustingly as you can
4. If you do not understand the word "superstitious," look it up in the dictionary.
A. find its meaning B. write it C. draw it D. note it
He seems to make the same mistake over and over again
A. for good B. by the way C. repeatedly D. in vain
1. The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN concerning local
manufacturing in all ASEAN countries.
A. progressing B. producing C. combining D. aiming
Question 31: His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. showy B. expensive C. large D. ossified
1. The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden.
A. release B. stop C. end D. melt
2. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 27. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
3. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it.
A. blowing B. watering C. preventing D. watching
Question 28. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute
1. After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.
A. penalty B. draw C. score D. goal
Câu 31: Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive. NHẦM LẪN
A. I break the soft drive B. you lack money C. you are my guess D. I make a mistake
The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded
1. The ASEAN ParaGames are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
A. organized B. impressed C. participated D. defended
Question 29. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
A. unique B. novel C. exotic D. vital
5. Not all women can do two jobs well at the same time: rearing children and working at office.
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A. educating B. taking care of C. homemaking D. giving a birth
Question 2: If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
A. develop B. ascend C. raise D. increase
6. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. controlled B. economic C. important D. natural
Question 30. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely B. relevantly C. almost D. comparatively
7. Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role.
A. Giving birth to a baby B. Having no child
C. Bring up a child D. Educating a child
38. John has a thorough knowledge of history of arts.
A. practical B. scientific C. complete D. wonderful
39. Computers are recent accomplishments in our time.
A. structures B. achievements C. calculations D. documents
40. What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work.
A. concentration B. eagerness C. desire D. appreciation
8. The forces behind the women's liberation movement vary from culture to culture, from individual to individual.
A. advocate B. equalize C. power D. change
Question1: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigneD.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
1. If you don't pay your rent, your landlord is going to kick you out!
A. lend you some money B. play football with you
C. give you a kick D. force you to leave
6. I am tired because I went to bed late last night.
A. stayed up B. kept off C. put out D. brought up
Question 26. The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease.
A. disabling B. vexatious C. dangerous D. irreparable
2. Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store. I had not seen him for years.
A. met B. visited C. said goodbye to D. made friends with
Question 27: S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding
humanitarianism.
A. exhaustive B. charitable C. remarkable D. widespread
Question 26: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify
3. Let's go over that report again before we submit it.
A. dictate B. print C. read carefully D. type
Question 26. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very rapidly
“Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.
A. eligible B. audible C. edible D. visible
Question 34: Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily support.
A. inner part B. test C. entrance D. change
4. I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.
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A. like B. tolerate C. mean D. care
Question 28: The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter B. shines C. is not cloudy D. clean
2. Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
A. same B. adopted C. various D. respected
Question 32: A domineering husband, he is the stereotype of a male chauvinist.
A. musician B. opposite C. disagreeable type D. fixed conception
Question 33: I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.
A. expenses B. friends C. sports D. conveniences
1. The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in regional tournaments
has increased rapidly.
A. hosting B. participating C. achieving D. succeeding
Question 3: I didn’t go to work this morning . I stayed at home because of the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
Question 4: The new cow boyfilm catches the fancy of the children.
A. attracts B. satisfies C. surprises D. amuses
Question 5: Now I understand why you moved out of that house.
A. I am surprised B. it frustrates me C. I am intrigued D. it makes sense to me
Question 25. Most of the schoolleavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. fearsome B. expected C. excited D. optimistic
3. In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of
war.
A. mounted B. excited C. devoted D. interested
Question 13: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
Question 14: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
Question 1: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
1. The total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world has mounted to 186.
A. protected B. devoted C. increased D. aimed
Question 1: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. cleverly B. reasonably C. gently > < D. brutally =
Question 2: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. reveal > < B. conserve = C. cover D. presume
2. Henri Davison, president of the American Red Cross war Committee proposed forming a federation of these National
Societies.
A. took B. dedicated C. carried D. suggested

6. Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas.
A. belonging to a big or capital city B. in an industrial city C. of a busy suburb D. relating to a remote suburb
3. Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries.
A. examines B. heals C. causes D. treats
4. Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers.
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A. dedicated B. shocked C. interested D. excited
Question 35: He inherited a lucrative business from his father.
A. lucid B. losing C. wealthy D. profitable
6. Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. offered
7. Founded in 1930 with just 13 teams, the tournament now attracts more than 140 countries.
A. Established B. Produced C. Started D. Erected
8. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. stressed B. enlarged C. progressed D. ripened
5. The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the
Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
A. weak and unprotected B. wealthy and famous
C. poor and disabled D. deaf and mute
Question 25: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
A. urgent B. unavoidable C. important D. necessary
Question 29:. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up B. closed C. closed down D. closed into
6. Did your son pass the university entrance examination?
A. make up B. get along C. go up D. get through
Question 18: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. opinion B. viewing C. look D. regard
Question 20: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. separated B. marked C. hidden D. shared
7. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?
A. go along B. count on C. keep away D. turn up
Question 19: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we don’t want to leave.
A. loved the surroundings B. possessed by the surroundings
C. haunted by the surroundings D. planted many trees in the surroundings
8. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
Question 32: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
9. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
Question 31: For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
A. practical B. critical C. necessary D. appropriate
Question 33: As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later.
A. present for the event B. scheduled for the event C. arranged for the event D. appointed for the event
1. The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct investment
which flows into and within ASEAN.
A. produce B. combine C. found D. improve
38. John has a thorough knowledge of history of arts.
A. practical B. scientific C. complete D. wonderful
39. Question 2: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book.
A. advice B. disapproval C. praise D. attention
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Computers are recent accomplishments in our time.
A. structures B. achievements C. calculations D. documents
40. What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work.
A. concentration B. eagerness C. desire D. appreciation
Question 3:. A revolution in women's fashion during the second half of the twentieth century made trousers acceptable
for almost all activities. A. available B. permissible C. attractive D. ideal
Question 25: Following the fiasco at the nuclear plant, the public protested against its reopening.
A. complete failure B. destructive fire C. partial breakdown D. boycott
Question 26: Mother and her daughterinlaw have been on amazingly amicable terms for years.
A. equal B. hostile C. happy D. friendly
Question 27: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target B. in accident C. at stake D. in comfort
Câu 6: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Câu 7: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible.
A. able to budget the money B. capable of having children
C. capable of living harmoniously D. able to share an apartment or a house
Câu 8: When I was crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant.
A. waved B. saw C. looked D. watched
Câu 9: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. changed his decision B. refused to change his decision
C. felt sorry for us D. wanted to continue
Câu 10: Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
Câu 51. The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.
A. wrong B. evil C. deform D. harm
modest
Câu 52. Although he is rich, he lives in a house.
A. attractive B. clever C. current D. small
Câu 53.She was fearless and full of energy.
A. powerful B. cowardly C. brave D. careful
23: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year.
A. very hot B. cooking C. dry D. cooked
24: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one.
A. vital B. unnecessary C. urgent D. unavoidable
25: He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.
A. favorable B. difficult C. ineffectual D. firm
Select the synonym of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence in the unit:
1/ When you meet your friends, which topic do you often talk about? – Films.
A. plays B. movies C. theatres D. stories
2/ Why could some of the students sleep soundly?
A. loudly B. nicely C. pretty D. well
3/ I study many subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Vietnamese Literature, History etc.
A. a lot B. a lot of C. lots D. much
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4/ But I like English best because it’s an important means of international communication.
A. want B. need C. enjoy D. wish
5/ I don’t really like getting up early but I have to because I often have lessons at 7.15.
A. late B. later C. first D. soon
6/ I’m the headmaster of Chu Van An High School.
A. head B. master C. teacher D. principal
7/ They are very kind to the students and they enjoy teaching very well.
A. handsome B. nice C. pretty D. beautiful
8/ I’m interested in teaching profession because I love working with children.
A. science B. technology C. career D. department
9/ We live in a small flat above the corner shop in Tay Son Street.
A. younger B. minor C. tiny D. short
10/ Decide whether the statements are true or false.
A. wrong B. failed C. untrue D. trustless
11/ Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
A. come after B. come before C. come in D. come on
12/ As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career
which was impossible for a woman at that time.
A. old B. fullgrown C. wellknown D. tall
13/ She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father.
A. learning B. guiding C. instruction D. lesson
14/ As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career
which was impossible for a woman at that time.
A. occupation B. work C. unit D. knowledge
15/ But lack of funds forced her to work as a private tutor.
A. own B. interested C. important D. personal
16/ And in 1891, the shy Marie, with very little money to live on, came to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne.
A. go after B. go away C. go before D. go on
17/ If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background.
A. position B. experience C. training D. environment
18/ In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard.
A. hardly B. very C. pretty D. excellently
19/ She passed a physics degree with flying colors, and went on to take another degree in mathematics.
A. amount C. quality C. level D. mark
20/ Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. offered
21/ Ask and answer questions about your daily routine , using the cues below.
A. action B. trip C. way D. habit
22/ I drink some cups of tea, have a quick breakfast and then lead the buffalo to the field.
A. strong B. fast C. mighty D. powerful
23/ I leave the house at a quarter past five and arrive in the field at exactly 5.30.
A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 30 minutes
24/ I continue to work from a quarter past eight till 10.30.
A. keep away B. keep back C. keep down D. keep on
25/ During my break I often drink tea with my fellow peasants and smoke local tobacco.
A. men B. women C. person D. people
26/ Then I go home, take a short rest and have lunch with my family at 11.30.
A. break B. relaxation C. while D. time
27/ We finish our work at 6 pm, sometimes much later.
A. now and then B. lately C. recently D. and so on
28/ We have done everything as planned .
A. programmed B. thought C. said D. mentioned
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29/ The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people.
A. say to B. tell about C. speak of D. talk to
30/ It takes me 30 minutes to prepare .
A. get ready B. make easy C. keep clean D. be good
31/ Why did the parents oppose to the idea of sending their children to the special class at first?
A. important B. specific C. good D. major
32/ In Tra Bong District, Quang Ngai province, the class began seven years ago with a mix of children, some dumb, deaf
or suffering a lisp and others mentally retarded.
A. went B. performed C. started D. appeared
33/ Their parents were forced to work on farms all day to make money for their family, which robbed them of a chance to
give their children an education.
A. offer B. supply C. suggestion D. opportunity
34/ At first, there was a lot of opposition from the parents of the disabled children as they did not believe that their
children could learn anything at all.
A. trust B. say C. report D. rumor
35/ Gradually more children were sent to the class as their parents realized that the young teacher was trying her best to
help their poor kids.
A. Progressively B. Firstly C. Slowly D. Weakly
36/ During a small lesson, she raised both arms and opened up her fingers one by one until all ten stood up.
A. lifted B. went up C. continued D. got
37/ What would happen to the disabled children in Tra Xuan Commune if a special class was not organized for them?
A. go to B. leave for C. occur D. take
38/ The children have every reason to be proud as it usually takes them at least three months to learn how to pronounce
one word.
A. honored B. capable C. happy D. fortunate
39/ What do you often do in the breaks between the periods?
A. times B. areas C. intervals D. stops
40/ What are visitors to the class welcomed with?
A. guests B. callers C. sightseers D. lookerson
41/ We visit shops, offices, and places of scenic beauty with the help of computers.
A. stay with B. look at C. stop over D. come to see
42/ We visit shops, offices, and places of scenic beauty with the help of computers.
A. houses B. pubs C. stores D. inns
43/ We read newspapers and magazines which have been produced on computers.
A. born B. shaped C. begun D. manufactured
44/ What makes computer a miraculous device?
A. strange B. superhuman C. wonderful D. famous
45/ Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost anything you ask.
A. suitable B. good C. right D. important
46/ It is a calculating machine which speeds up calculations: it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed
and perfect accuracy.
A. full B. total C. capable D. exact
47/ It is a calculating machine which speeds up calculations: it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed
and perfect accuracy.
A. precision B. goodness C. loveliness D. wonder
48/ It is an electric store which manages large collections of data.
A. handles B. works C. drives D. pilots
49/ Decide which of the three options below is the best title for the passage.
A. voices B. desires C. choices D. answers
50/ Ask and answer questions about the uses of modern inventions.
A. uptodate B. new C. late D. present
51/ On this occasion, my class is making an excursion to visit some caves near our city.
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A. departure B. tour C. shift D. diversion
52/ The sight of the Grand Canyon stretching out before them filled them with wonder.
A. miracle B. dynamite C. dynamo D. rarity
53/ Dear Minh, I’m sorry I didn’t have time to write to you earlier.
A. Beloved B. Liked C. Needed D. Wanted
54/ I’m sure you understand that the period just ended is the time for the terminal exams.
A. gather B. follow C. command D. know
55/ I’m sure you understand that the period just ended is the time for the terminal exams.
A. end B. finish C. limit D. time
56/ On this occasion, my class is making an excursion to visit some caves near our city.
A. gala B. date C. event D. cause
57/we hope the excursion will help us relax a lot after working hard for a term so that we will be able to resume our work
with a new start.
A. loosen B. soften C. lower D. rest
58/ Moreover, we hope the excursion will help us relax a lot after working hard for a term so that we will be able to
resume our work with a new start.
A. go out B. take after C. reenter D. reopen
59. Just drop me a line in order to know when you are coming.
A. give me a ring B. write to me C. call me D. drop in me
60.. Do you think that Mr. John is on the level.
A. honest B. talented C. intelligent D. dishonest
61.. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. remains for good B. is in good condition C. stands in life D. remains in effect
62. The newspaper reporters bear out what the Minister told yesterday.
A. define B. confirm C. support D. conplain
63.. The tw ins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart.
A. distinguish between them B. point out with them C. spoil them D. pick them out
64. With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long
periods and even flies backward.
A. With regard to B. With fondness for C. In appreciation of D. In favour of
65. The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mrtality rate among humans who have been bitten is hight.
A. contagious B. impure C. powerful D. abundant
66. In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star.
A. signifies B. predicts C. contrasts D. examines
67.. Early twentiethcentury journalist H.L Mencken cheerfully m ocked
all that conventional people in the US held dear.
A. observed B. describe C. accepted D. ridiculed
68.. TV commercials that sell household products have often been accused of reinforcing stereotypes of societal roles.
A. strengthening B. modifying C. exposing D. contrasting
âu 3: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
=> KEY D: fantastic = wonderful = tuyệt vời
A. hợp lí B. có thể chấp nhận C. khá cao D. tuyệt vời
Bài 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
Câu 1: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
Câu 2: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
Câu 2: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
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A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional
Bài 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
Câu 1: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
Câu 2: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles
Câu 3: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to
recognize their potential.
A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes
Câu 1: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset
Câu 2: He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t care
Câu 3: Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.
A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive
Bài 6: 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.
Câu 1: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess
Câu 2: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
Bài 7: 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: Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.
A. come without knowing what they will seeB. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom D. come by plane
Câu 2: 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
Câu 3: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful
Bài 8: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences.
Câu 1: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat
Câu 2: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant
Bài 9: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
Câu 1: Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they
expressrather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of
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Câu 2: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the
solar system was strengthened.
A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion
Câu 3: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
Bài 10: Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
Câu 1: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate
Câu 2: During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and camped along
the tracks.
A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots
Câu 3: We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece
Câu 4: The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making
applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D. prolific
Câu 5: The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.
A. heatware B. harvest C. summer D. aridity
Câu 1: When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult

Câu 2: In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised
Câu 3: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
Bài 12: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
Câu 2: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
Bài 13: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
Câu 1: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
Câu 2: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
Bài 14: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
Câu 1: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
Câu 2: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
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Câu 3: The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered
Câu 1: During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by
Câu 2: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
Câu 1: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
Câu 2: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
Bài 17: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that is CLOSEST in
Câu 1: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. A. B. C. D. matter
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
Câu 2: 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
Câu 3: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
Câu 1: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine
Câu 2: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying
Bài 19: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the italic
part in each of the following questions
Câu 1: He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t show surprise B. didn’t want to see
C. didn’t care D. wasn’t happy
Câu 2: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be wellinformed.
A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen D. beautiful
Câu 3: I think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D. in the end
Câu 1: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
Câu 2: Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
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