BÀI TẬP 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.
Question 1: The local government tried to play down the seriousness of the disaster.
A. soften B. diminish C. eliminate D. alleviate
Question 2: He took a vow to abstain from smoking.
A. quit B. involve in C. oppose to D. ban
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN – VĨNH PHÚC Lần 1)
Question 3: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated
Question 4: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. successful B. hopeful C. hopeless D. unsuccessful
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ- BẮC NINH)
Question 5. The USA is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
A. similar B. identified C. alike D. varied
Question 6. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A.came into B.went leisurely
C.went quickly D.dropped by
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT ĐOÀN THƯỢNG – HẢI DƯƠNG LẦN 1)
Question 7: Scientists warn about the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals if
we don’t take urgent action to save them.
A. absolute B. imminent C. formidable D. improbable
Question 8: He said that his father had cut down on the number of print newspapers and magazines.
A. reduced B. increased C. deleted D. raised
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ – VĨNH PHÚC)
Question 9: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home
A. work together B. give a hand C. take hand D. shake hands
Question 10: There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was
poor.
A. epidemic B. flood C. drought D. famine.
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT ĐỒNG ĐẬU – VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 1)
Question 11: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or
asking you.
 A. be interested in B. be related to
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
Question 12: Some 12th -grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into
universities such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress.
A. long-lasting B. comforting C. intimidating D. intriguing
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT ĐỘI CẤN– VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 1)
Question 13: Despite her cries, no one came to her assistance.
A. help B. suggestion C. hindrance D. belief
Question 14: If it’s raining tomorrow, we’ll have to postpone the match till Sunday.
A. play B. put off C. put away D. cancel
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC 2– VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 1)
Question 15: We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and service.
A. for considering aspects B. in spite of
C. with a view to D. in regard to
Question 16: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn't have got our task done in
time.
A. depreciate B. are proud of C. feel thankful for D. request
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT THĂNG LONG– HÀ NỘI LẦN 1)
Question17: You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into
C. wink at D.worried about
Question 18: If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. maintain D. eliminate
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT KIM LIÊN– HÀ NỘI LẦN 1)
Question 19: Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look on B. Look up C. Look out D. Look after
Question 20: The year 2000 can be considered as a milestone for the hearing-impaired as the Nippon
Foundation launched a disability support project.
A. send B. carried out C. began D. gave
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN– THANH HÓA LẦN 1)
Question 21: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. hints C. demonstrations D. symptoms
Question 22: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. arrange B. exchange C. complain D. explain
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT HÀM RỒNG– THANH HÓA LẦN 1)
Question 23: The renovation of the national museum is now nearing completion.
A. intervention B. restoration C. maintenance D. repairing
Question 24: The problem of salary didn’t come up in the meeting last week.
A. mention B. approach C. raise D. arise
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT THÁI PHIÊN– HẢI PHÒNG LẦN 1)
Question 25: The natives were angry when foreigners came to their country and took over their
land.
A. members B. locals C. migrants D. tourists
Question 26: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
A. threatening B. praising C. elevating D. teasing
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN NGUYÊN HÃN– HẢI PHÒNG LẦN 1)
Question 27: To absorb a younger workforce, many companies offered retirement plans as
incentives for older workers to retire and make way for the young ones who earned lower salary.
A. rewards B. opportunities C. motives D. encouragements
Question 28: How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car
park there instead?
A. keep B. destroy C. decrease D. upgrade
(ĐỀ THI THỬ LIÊN TRƯỜNG THPT NGHỆ AN – LẦN 1)
Question 29: 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
Question 30: Teletext is continuously sent out at all times when regular television programs are
broadcast.
A. transmitted B. electrified C. automated D. aired
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÀO DUY TỪ– HÀ NỘI LẦN 1)
Question 31. The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from
the local residents.
A. demolish B. renovate C. maintain D. purchase
Question 32. The adhesive qualities of this new substance far surpass those of all others of its type.
A. dissolving B. sticky C. damaging D. disintegrating
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT DƯƠNG HỒNG QUANG– HẢI DƯƠNG LẦN 1)
Question 33: Once in a while, I visit my grandparents on the farm and stay there for some days.
A. Rarely B. Regularly C. Usually D. Sometimes
Question 34: The team wasn’t playing well, so the coach took the bull by the horns and sacked
several senior players.
A. made the right decision B. made a bold decision
C. made a final decision D. made the wrong decision
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ NHÂN TÔNG – BẮC NINH LẦN 3)
Question 35: In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
Question 36: Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive.
A. you are my guess B. I break the soft drive
C. I make a mistake D. you lack money
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT CẦU GIẤY– HÀ NỘI LẦN 1)
Question 37: Technological changes have rendered many traditional skill obsolete.
A. outdated B. impractical C. unappreciated D. undeveloped
Question 38: By being thrifty and shopping wisely, housewives in the city can feed an entire family
on as little as 500.000 VND a week.
A. luxurious B. economical C. sensible D. miserable
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI THƯƠNG– HÀ NỘI LẦN 2)
Question 39. If minor disputes are left unsettled, tough ones will accumulate sooner or later.
A. decrease in number B. increase in number C. improve in quality D. decline in
volume
Question 40. He went through much hardship before he became a successful businessman.
A. met B. accepted C. endured D. created
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ QUYỀN- HẢI PHÒNG LẦN 2)

Question 41. You should be well–advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go
abroad.
A. preventive B. healthy C. suitable D. Compulsory
Question 42. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. congratulate B. welcome C. encourage D. respect
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT DƯƠNG HỒNG QUANG– HẢI DƯƠNG LẦN 2)
Question 43: Cows with newly born calves often show a strong urge to protect their helpless young.
A. desire B. reaction C. thought D. decision
Question 44: All visitors are told to watch out for pickpockets in public places.
A. take care of B. look for C. pay attention to D. beware of
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT THÁI PHIÊN- HẢI PHÒNG LẦN 2)
Question 45. Using public transportation means not having to hunt for a parking space when you go
downtown.
A. gain B. search C. discover D. purchase
Question 46. I intended to spend a romantic weekend in Bali but the weather forecast was appalling
enough to put me off.
A. stop me from going B. disappoint me
C. discourage me from going D. interrupt me
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI NGỮ– HÀ NỘI LẦN 3)
Question 47: Tom had to dip into his savings account to pay for his holiday in Sydney with his girl
friend.
A. put money into B. increase C. take money from D. invest money
Question 48: In August 2018, at the Asian Games 2018, Quang Hai scored the only goal in the
match between Vietnam and Japan which enabled Vietnam team to fish the group stage as first place
on their group.
A. incapacitated B. disabled C. facilitate D. helped
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT TH CAO NGUYÊN– ĐH TÂY NGUYÊN LẦN 1)
Question 49. Primary education in the United States is compulsory.
A. free of charge B. required C. neccessary D. optional
Question 50. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. relaxed B. comfortable C. possessive D. busy
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT TÂN KỲ 3– NGHỆ AN)
Question 51: There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their
favorite films.
A. economics B. businesses C. contests D. advertisements
Question 52: I knew she was only flattering me because she wanted to borrow some money.
A. teasing B. threatening C. praising D. helping
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT TOÀN THẮNG- HẢI PHÒNG LẦN 3)
Question 53. Our team must develop a new strategy in order to deal with the serious problem.
A. expand B. grow C. arise D. invent
Question 54. Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested by the scientists.
A. supposition B. study C. research D. truth
(ĐỀ THI THỬ TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP– NGHỆ AN)
Question 55: Tom had to dip into his savings account to pay for his holiday in Sydney with
his girl friend.
A. increase B. take money from C. put money into D. invest
money
Question 56: Did she get the better of you in the argument ?
A. try to beat B. gain a disadvantage over
C. gain an advantage over D. try to be better than