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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the under
lined word in each of the following questions
Question 1. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. broke C. wealthy D. kind
Question 2. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. relaxed B. comfortable C. possessive D. busy
Question 3. Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 4. 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
Question 5. Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. durable B. ongoing C. temporary D. enduring
Question 6. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. orders B. answers C. rules D. direction
Question 7. Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.
A. make up B. take over C. put up D. find out
Question 8. Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter B. arrive C. visit D. return
Question 9. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind.
A. Never B. Always C. Hardly D. Sometimes
Question 10. We went away on holiday last week, but in rained day in day out.
A. every other day B. every single day C. every second day D. every two days
Question 11. Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day. B. every other day.
C. every two days. D. every second day.
Question 12. The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enforced B. enabled C. ensured D. enacted
Question 13. He was attentive as Betsy and I talked about our charity concert to help the victims of the
recent floods.
A. perceptive B. indifferent C. interested D. negligent
Question 14. My father hit the roof when he found that I'd damaged the car.
A. was over the moon B. burst with anger C. went with the flow D. kept his shirt on

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Question 15. A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces
possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.
A. embarrassed B. offended C. confused D. depressed
Question 16. Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer
people.
A. endured B. remained C. repeated D. insisted
Question 17. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset
Question 18. 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. prevented C. enhanced D. incorporated
Question 19. After many years of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller
finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. offering B. deciding C. requesting D. trying
Question 20. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. perfect C. modest D. famous
Question 21. Exemplification is always necessary when you are addressing a younger audience.
A. illustration B. variation C. simplification D. exaggeration
Question 22. When heated to temperatures above 1250 degrees Centigrade, clay fuses and becomes
pottery or stoneware.
A. melts together B. steams up C. breaks down D. burns off
Question 23. The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily
events.
A. attract B. free C. refuse D. convince
Question 24. My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance
examination. I myself feel so worried.
A. personal B. serious C. private D. specific
Question 25. You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job.
A. put down B. hold down C. draw down D. jot down
Question 26. Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. escalated B. erased C. threatened D. eradicated
Question 27. I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom!
A. considerably B. thoroughly C. altogether D. specifically
Question 28. The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use.
A. boring B. interesting C. easy D. difficult
Question 29. No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed
at both ends of the structure
A. corruption B. construction C. connection D. confusion

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Question 30. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. comparatively B. absolutely C. relevantly D. almost
Question 31. When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach tower, the audience was
dumbfounded.
A. speechless B. excited C. content D. applauding
Question 32. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. tactful D. firm
Question 33. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A. imagination B. bone C. leash D. image
Question 34. The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished
for what she did.
A. respectable B. unacceptable C. mischievous D. satisfactory
Question 35. My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.
A. influence B. discourage C. reassure D. inspire
Question 36. Pitchforks were once carved entirely from wood, but today the have steel tines and wooden
handle.
A. in the meantime B. in one area C. formerly D. sometimes
Question 37. Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness.
A. betrayed B. emphasized C. revealed D. disfigured
Question 38. She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions
about it.
A. permitted it B. accepted it without investigation
C. objected to it D. looked it over
Question 39. Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to
bring the country’s more than 50-year-long civil war to an end.
A. determined B. sure C. original D. certain
Question 40. The experimented vaccine seems to have both desirable and detrimental effects on the
subject’s immune system.
A. beneficial B. neutral C. needy D. harmful
Question 41. The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates
that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system.
A. seriously B. gradually C. significantly D. doubtfully
Question 42. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full
scholarship each year.
A. have the right to refuse B. are given the right to
C. are refused the right to D. have the obligation to
Question 43. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.
A. economics B. businesses C. contests D. advertisements

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Question 44. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. remains for good B. is still in good condition
C. stands in life D. remains in effect
Question 45. The expression “out of the frying pan and into the fire” means to go from one dilemma to a
worse one.
A. situation B. predicament C. solution D. embarrassment
Question 46. The maintenance of these old castles must cost a lot of money.
A. building B. foundation C. destruction D. preservation
Question 47. People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation.
A. planting B. farming C. industry D. wood
Question 48. When posed with a complicated mathematical equation, some students seek the assistance
of a teacher.
A. spaced B. informed C. solved D. presented
Question 49. At the advent of his speech, he told a joke but the audience failed to laugh.
A. end B. commencement C. creation D. climax
Question 50. As orders are becoming more and more, we’ve been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy
Question 51. The atomic bomb annihilated the whole city, so nothing was left standing.
A. disturbed B. constructed C. converted D. destroyed
Question 52. Important features of dehydrated foods are their lightness in weight and their compactness.
A. organic B. dried C. frozen D. healthy
Question 53. Many people criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of some high-ranked officials.
A. debauched B. immoral C. showy D. extravagant
Question 54. I am gripped with a fever whenever a new year is coming.
A. I feel disappointed B. I am excited
C. I get upset D. I have got a temperature
Question 55. It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. nearly B. essentially C. comparatively D. approximately
Question 56. When the police arrived the thieves took to flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. did away B. climbed on C. took away D. ran away
Question 57. Please, you are so nervous, do try to contain your anger.
A. hold back B. consult C. consume D. contact
Question 58. The appeal was rejected by the committee, despite the fact that it had been signed by over
5,000 people.
A. application B. petition C. permit D. form
Question 59. The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high
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Question 60. Talking about your feeling can help you get clear about what you feel.
A. control B. banish C. get rid of D. figure out
Question 61. The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the
number of road accidents.
A. to try to B. to aim to C. to intend to D. to plan to
Question 62. Many organizations have been involved in drawing up the report on environmental
campaigns.
A. concerned about B. confined in C. enquired about D. engaged in
Question 63. His girlfriend’s behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there
shocked.
A. out of practice B. out of line C. out of the habit D. out of sight
Question 64. American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
A. inevitably B. happily C. traditionally D. readily
Question 65. At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet
C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
Question 66. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. releasing B. increasing C. decreasing D. keeping
Question 67. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health C. in clear health D. in extreme health
Question 68. When two people get married, it is with the assumption that their feelings for each other
are immutable and will never alter.
A. constantly B. alterable C. unchangeable D. everlasting
Mark letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 69. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
A. abundant B. adequate C. unsatisfactory D. dominant
Question 70. We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.
A. crimeless B. skillful C. clean D. guilty
Question 71. Driver 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
Question 72. 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
Question 73. He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
Question 74. The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.

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 A. arrival B. admission C. outlet D. output
Question 75. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile B. inapplicable C. futile D. amicable
Question 76. My first impression of her was her impassive face.
A. respectful B. emotional C. solid D. fractious
Question 77. The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become
known prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
Question 78. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends went she went abroad
to study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. got in touch of D. lost control of
Question 79. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. optional C. obligatory D. required
Question 80. Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. cover B. conserve C. presume D. reveal
Question 81. The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bom
A. differently B. hesitantly C. certainly D. temporarily
Question 82. The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original spiendor.
A. refurbished B. devastated C. strengthened D. renovated
Question 83. The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
A. inhale B. move in C. enter D. breathe in
Question 84. The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted B. lowered C. resigned D. let off
Question 85. 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
Question 86. His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated
Question 87. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings
of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. loss C. sadness D. pain and sorrow
Question 88. They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.
A. encourage B. publicize C. hinder D. strengthen
Question 89. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time B. time after time
C. again and again D. very slowly
Question 90. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were
apples and oranges.

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 A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
Question 91. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at
restaurant, and always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money D. to save as much money as possible
Question 92. We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday
the next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. upset and disappointed D. sad and depressed
Question 93. On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
A. In fact B. In particular C. At once D. In general
Question 94. It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant
Question 95. The loss of his journals had cuased him even more sorrow than his retirement form the
military six years earlier.
A. grief B. joy C. comfort D. sympathy
Question 96. As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly B. directly C. easily D. slowly
Question 97. The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new
educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
A. initiating B. creating C. ending D. forming
Question 98. If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work
A. employed B. jobless C. unemployed D. unemployed
Question 99. This speedy and secure service of transferring money can be useful.
A. slow B. rapid C. careful D. hurried
Question 100. Our well- trained staff are always courteous to customers.
A. helpful B. friendly C. rude D. polite
Question 101. I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate
students’ progress.
A. stop B. extinguish C. continue D. organize
Question 102. At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
A. provided evidence for B. got information from
C. borrowed color from D. gave no proof of
Question 103. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. superficial B. indifferent C. casual D. inadequate
Question 104. James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting
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 A. speak with voice B. keep silent C. write his thoughts D. communicate
Question 105. Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians.
A. valuable B. important C. worthless D. priceless
Question 106. Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A. healthy B. smooth C. inadequate D. respectful
Question 107. The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.
A. sparsely B. greatly C. densely D. largely
Question 108. Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm
Question 109. In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge
one’s level in society by the kind of language used.
A. connected with B. not allowed by C. separated from D. dissimilar to
Question 110. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. epidemic B. drought C. famine D. flood
Question 111. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
A. defeat B. nourish C. help D. treat
Question 112. Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
A. favorable B. bad C. comfortable D. severe
Question 113. If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless.
A. profitable B. futile C. purposeful D. useless
Question 114. Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the
environment.
A. vivid B. risky C. dangerous D. secure
Question 115. He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner
party.
A. disclosed B. concealed C. misled D. influenced
Question 116. Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans
and a T-shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.
A. unsophisticatedly B. decently C. gaudily D. gracefully
Question 117. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
Question 118. Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to
suffer.
A. support B. oppose C. annul D. convict
Question 119. ‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for
publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.
A. already official B. beside the point C. not popular D. not recorded
Question 120. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

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 A. publicly said B. openly criticized
C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Question 121. The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.
A. bright B. discouraging C. confusing D. enlightening
Question 122. She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
A. unqualified B. imperfect C. suspicious D. negative
Question 123. I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight. It just happened.
A. calculated B. planned C. accidental D. intentional
Question 124. The position fell vacant when Rodman was promoted.
A. bright B. obscure C. worthless D. occupied
Question 125. The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar
with it.
A. crude B. advanced C. makeshift D. archaic
Question 126. Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years.
A. abolis B. demolish C. diminish D. deteriorated
Question 127. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. refill C. repeat D. empty
Question 128. Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian’s land.
A. hostility B. amity C. hatred D. fright
Question 129. If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed
immediately.
A. coincidentally B. deliberately C. instinctively D. accidentally
Question 130. Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her
friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice
C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind
Question 131. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other
A. supportive B. tired C. intolerant D. unawar
Question 132. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated B. qualified C. unskilled D. unimpaired
Question 133. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
Question 134. The problem is due to discipline, or, more precisely, the lack of discipline, in school.
A. informally B. flexible C. casually D. wrongly
Question 135. Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.
A. unprofitable B. impoverished C. inexpensive D. unfavorable
Question 136. Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of
the facts until you have confirmed them else where.

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 A. inexactness B. falsehoodness C. unaccuracy D. unfairness

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 BẢNG ĐÁP ÁN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C D D C D D D B D B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A D C B B D B C D A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A A A B D B B C B A
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A C D B B C B B A D
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
C B D D B D B D B B
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D B C D C D A B D D
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A D B C D A B C A D
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
A B B C A B C C B D
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
C B D A C B A C D B
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
A D B C B A C A A C
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
C D A B C D C B C D
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
B A A D B A B B A B
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
C B C D A D D B D B
131 132 133 134 135 136
A C C D A A

LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT

Câu 1: Đáp án C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng, từ đồng nghĩa
Giải thích:
well-off: giàu có poor: nghèo
broke: cháy túi, hết tiền wealthy: giàu có
kind: tốt bụng

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