50 BÀI TẬP TÌM CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VỚI CÂU ĐÃ CHO (PHẦN 1)

MỨC ĐỘ: NHẬN BIẾT

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1. Harry no longer smokes a lot.
A. Harry now smokes a lot. B. Harry used to smoke a lot.
C. Harry didn’t use to smoke a lot. D. Harry rarely smoked a lot.
Question 2. “I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.
A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.
Question 3. You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
B. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
C. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable.
D. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day.
Question 4. He cannot afford a new computer.
A. The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it.
B. Therefore, he would buy a new computer.
C. So, he would buy a new computer.
D. The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it.
Question 5. We understand that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
A. It is to understand that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
B. Ben is understood that he wants to train to be a pilot.
C. It understands that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
D. It is understood that Ben wants to train to be a pilot.
Question 6. If I hadn’t had so much work to do I would have gone to the movies.
A. Because I had to do so much work I couldn’t go to the movies.
B. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
C. A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.
D. I never go to the movies if I have work to do.
Question 7. He was driving very fast because he didn’t know the road was icy.
A. If he knew the road was icy, he wouldn’t drive so fast.
B. He hadn’t been driving very fast if he would have known the road was icy.
C. If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn’t have been driving so fast.
D. He wasn’t driving very fast if he would know the road was icy.
Question 8. I spent more time on the last question than I did on the first four.
A. The last question was the most difficult for me.
B. I answered only the first four questions.
C. I found the last question easier than the other questions.
D. I failed to get to the last question.
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Question 9. “Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo?” said Robert.
A. Robert suggested helping Carlo with the dishes.
B. Robert suggested to help Carlo do the dishes.
C. Robert offered Carlo to help do the dishes.
D. Robert offered to help Carlo do the dishes.
Question 10. He smokes too much; perhaps that's why he can't get rid of his cough.
A. If he didn't smoke so much, he may get rid of his cough.
B. If he smoked less, he might be able to get rid of his cough.
C. If he smoked so much, he couldn't get rid of his cough.
D. If he does not smoke, he may not have his cough.
Question 11. "I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.
A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.
B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next
year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
Question 12. Charles would have won the essay contest if he had typed his paper.
A. Charles won the essay contest in spite of not typing his paper.
B. Charles did not win the essay contest because he did not type his paper.
C. Typing his paper made Charles win the essay contest.
D. Charles did not win the essay contest even though he typed his paper.
Question 13. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
A. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
B. The most popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
C. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem.
D. The more popular become television programmes, the worse they seem.
Question 14. The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.
A. The car was expensive so that he couldn’t buy it. B. The car was too expensive for him to buy.
C. He was rich enough to buy the car. D. He was so poor but he bought the car.
Question 15. The captain said to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”
A. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.
B. The captain threatened his men to abandon the ship immediately.
C. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.
D. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.
Question 16. She had only just put the phone down when her boss rang back.
A. Hardly had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
B. No sooner had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
C. Hardly did she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
D. Hardly she had put the phone down when her boss rang back.
Question 17. "No, I won't go to work at the weekend." said Sally.
A. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
B. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.
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D. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
Question 18. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
D. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
Question 19. “How long have you been in this job?” she asked him.
A. She asked him how long he has been in that job.
B. She asked him how long has he been in that job.
C. She asked him how long he had been in that job.
D. She asked him how long had he been in that job.
Question 20. "Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John.
A. John ordered us to put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked us why we put a better lock on the door.
C. John let us put a better lock on the door.
D. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
Question 21. People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil.
A. The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.
B. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.
C. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.
D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.
Question 22. We survived that accident because the driver was driving carefully.
A. But for the driver, we would have survived that accident.
B. If we weren’t driving carefully, the driver couldn’t have survived that accident.
C. Had the driver not been driving carefully, we wouldn’t have survived that accident.
D. Without our seat belts, we could have survived that accident.
Question 23. I regret not booking the seats in advance.
A. I wish I book the seats in advance.
C. If only I booked the seats in advance.
B. I wish I have booked the seats in advance.
D. If only I had booked the seats in advance
Question 24. “John left here an hour ago,” said Jane.
A. Jane told me that John had left there an hour before.
B. Jane said John left there an hour before.
C. Jane said John to have left there an hour before.
D. Jane told me that John to leave there an hour before.
Question 25. They bought a gift that was very expensive for their son.
A. They gave their son a gift that was very expensive.
B. Their son bought an expensive gift for his birthday.
C. The gift was so expensive that they didn’t buy it for their son.
D. Although the gift was inexpensive, they didn’t buy it for their son.
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Question 26. He wants his wife to quit her job and look after their children.
A. He would like his wife to stop working and looking after their children.
B. He wants to quit his job and his wife look after their children.
C. He would like his wife to continue working in spite of looking after their children.
D. He would like his wife to stop working and look after their children.
Question 27. If I hadn’t had so much work to do, I would have gone to the movies.
A. I never go to the movies if I had work to do.
B. Because I had to do so much work, I couldn’t go to the movies.
C. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
D. A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.
Question 28. “I’m sorry for not keeping my promise, Mum!” said John.
A. John said he was sorry for not keeping his promise.
B. John apologised to his Mum for breaking his promise.
C. John apologised his Mum because he didn’t keep his promise.
D. John felt sorry for his mum’s not keeping her promise.
Question 29. Eating Korean food is new to me.
A. I have never eaten Korean food before. B. I did not use to eating Korean food.
C. I used to eat Korean food. D. I no longer eat Korean food.
Question 30. “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator”, said Bob.
A. Bob denied that he had taken Sue’s calculator.
B. Bob apologized for not having taken Sue’s calculator.
C. Bob decided not to take Sue’s calculator.
D. Bob suggested not taking Sue's calculator.
Question 31. I really regert that you haven’t told me about her family.
A. If only you would tell me about her family.
B. If only I didn’t regret that you hadn’t told me about her family.
C. If only you had told me about her family.
D. If only you hadn’t told me about her family.
Question 32. “ I say again. This is the most important assignment of the semester”, the professor said.
A. The professor confirmed that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
B. The professor informed that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
C. The professor threatened that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
D. The professor replied that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
Question 33. “If I were you, I wouldn’t take the course.” She said to Bell.
A. She asked Bell not to take the course.
B. She warned Bell against taking the course.
C. She insisted on Bell’s taking the course.
D. She advised Bell to take the course.
Question 34. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
A. We fell asleep as the coffee was weak.
B. We weren’t awake even though the coffeewas weak.
C. The coffee was too strong to keep us awake.
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Question 35. I have never listened to jazz music before.
A. This is the first jazz music I listen to.
B. This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.
D. This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
Question 36. Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.
A. Much as the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
B. In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it.
C. Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
D. Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there.
Question 37. “I’ll let you know the answer by the end of this week”, Tom said to Janet.
A. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
B. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
C. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
D. Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week.
Question 38. “I was not there at the time” said he.
A. He denied that he was there at the time. B. He denied that he wasn’t there at the time.
C. He denied being there at the time. D. He denied not being there at the time.
Question 39. “I haven’t been very open-minded,” said the manager.
A. The manager promised to be very open-minded.
B. The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
C. The manager denied having been very open-minded.
D. The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
Question 40. Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
A. Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
B. Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
C. Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
D. Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Question 41. “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up.” she said to me.
A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Question 42. To get to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00am.
A. They always leave for work at 6.00am.
B. They have to leave very early to catch a bus to work.
C. Getting to work on time, for them, means leaving at 6.00am.
D. Leaving at 6.00am, they have never been late for work.
Question 43. Mr. Brown said to me, “Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity
again.”
A. Mr. Brown let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
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 B. Mr. Brown ordered me to make use of my time, said that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
C. Mr. Brown offered me such an opportunity so that I could make use of my time.
D. Mr. Brown advised me to make use of my time as I wouldn’t get such an opportunity again.
Question 44. “You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always make terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Question 45. I haven’t tried this kind of food before.
A. It’s a long time since I tried this kind of food.
B. I have tried this kind of food many times.
C. This is the first time I had tried this kind of food.
D. This is the first time I have tried this kind of food.
Question 46. “You can trust me, I won’t let you down”, Tom said to me.
A. Tom ordered me to trust him and promise not to let me down.
B. Tom promised not to let me down.
C. Tom advised me to trust him and not to let me down.
D. Tom insisted on not letting me down.
Question 47. Somebody broke into our cottage last Saturday.
A. Our cottage was broken into last Saturday.
B. Our cottage was being broken into last Saturday.
C. Our cottage has been broken into last Saturday.
D. Our cottage had broken into last Saturday.
Question 48. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarah?” asked Frederic.
A. Frederic asked if Sarah was able to come to his birthday party.
B. Frederic asked Sarah if she liked his birthday party or not.
C. Frederic invited Sarah to his birthday party.
D. Frederic reminded Sarah of his coming birthday party.
Question 49. We couldn't solve the problem until our teacher arrived.
A. Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive.
B. When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem.
C. Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem.
D. Not until our teacher arrived could we solve the problem.
Question 50. I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
A. It's difficult for me to get up early in the morning.
B. I'm used to getting up early in the morning.
C. I hate getting up early in the morning.
D. I used to get up early in the morning.
50 BÀI TẬP TÌM CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VỚI CÂU ĐÃ CHO (PHẦN 2)
MỨC ĐỘ: NHẬN BIẾT

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 1: It’s no use trying to persuade Tom to change his mind.
A. It’s a waste of time trying to persuade Tom to change his mind.
B. There’s no point to try to persuade Tom to change his mind.
C. It’s worth trying to persuade Tom to change his mind.
D. It's useful trying to persuade Tom change his mind.
Question 2: His story was so funny that it made us all laugh.
A. His story couldn't make us laugh.
B. His story was very funny and we couldn’t help laughing.
C. We all laughed at him for his story.
D. His story was too funny to laugh.
Question 3: “ I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan.
A. Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number.
B. Paul apologized to Susan for giving the wrong number.
C. Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number.
D. Paul accused Susan of giving him the wrong number.
Question 4: She has known how to play the piano for 5 years.
A. She didn’t play the piano 5 years ago. B. She started playing the piano 5 years ago.
C. She played the piano 5 years ago. D. The last time she played the piano was 5 years
ago.
Question 5: People believe that Chinese people invented paper.
A. Paper is believed to have been invented by Chinese people.
B. Paper is believed to be invented by Chinese people.
C. It was believed that Chinese people invent paper.
D. Chinese people are believed to invent paper.
Question 6: It is English pronunciation that puzzles me most.
A. Pronouncing English is not complicated.
B. I was not quick at English pronunciation at school.
C. Puzzling me most is how to pronounce English.
D. English pronunciation is difficult for me.
Question 7: “Would you like some more beer?” he asked.
A. He asked me if I liked some more beer. B. He wanted to invite me for a glass of beer.
C. He offered me some more beer. D. He asked me would I like some more beer.

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Question 8: “Could you wait me a second while I get dressed, Tom?” he asked.
A. Jane said to Tom to wait a second while she got dressed.
B. Jane asked Tom to get her dressed for a while waiting.
C. Jane asked Tom to wait a second while she got dressed.
D. Jane said to Tom he should wait a second while she got dressed.
Question 9: The last time I saw Rose was three years ago.
A. I haven’t seen Rose since three years. B. I haven’t seen Rose three years ago.
C. I didn’t see Rose for three years. D. I haven’t seen Rose for three years.
Question 10: " If I were you, I wouldn't make a fuss. " he said.
A. He accused me of making a fuss. B. He advised me not to make a fuss.
C. He refused to make a fuss. D. He denied making a fuss.
Question 11: It is reported that the prisoners escaped by means of a helicopter.
A. The prisoners is reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.
B. The prisoners are reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.
C. The prisoners are reported to escape by means of a helicopter.
D. The prisoners are reported to have been escaped by means of a helicopter.
Question 12: This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
D. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
Question 13: "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
A. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.
B. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.
C. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help.
D. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.
Question 14: No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. The party is going on without Linda. B. No one has seen Linda for ages.
C. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party. D. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the
party.
Question 15: The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily.
A. The heavy snow made the roads slippery.
B. It snowed too heavily to make the roads slippery.
C. The heavy snow prevented the roads from being slippery.

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 D. Thanks to the slip of the roads,it snowed heavily.
Question 16: They arrived late,so they didn’t have good seats.
A. However late they arrived, they had very good seats.
B. The late arrivers still had good seats.
C. Unless they arrived early, they wouldn’t have good seats.
D. If they had arrived earlier, they might have got good seats.
Question 17: He couldn’t come to the conference because he was seriously ill.
A. His illness was very serious that he couldn’t come to the conference.
B. Although he was ill, he came to the conference.
C. He couldn’t come to the conference, so he became seriously ill.
D. Because of his serious illness, he couldn’t come to the conference.
Question 18: “ Are you waiting for your exam result?” she said.
A. She asked me if I was waiting for my exam result.
B. She asked me whether was I waiting for the exam result.
C. She asked me whether I was waiting for your exam.
D. She asked me was I waiting for my exam result.
Question 19: Mr. Smith first knew his partner in 2011.
A. Mr. Smith has known his partner since 2011.
B. Mr. Smith hasn’t known his partner before.
C. Mr. Smith hasn’t known his partner for 6 years.
D. Mr. Smith has known his partner since 6 years.
Question 20: We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
Question 21: We bought two bicycles. Neither of them worked well.
A. We bought two bicycles, of which neither worked well.
B. We bought two bicycles which neither of worked well.
C. We bought two bicycles neither of which worked well.
D. We bought two bicycles, neither of which worked well.
Question 22: She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. She was very busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. She was too busy to answer the phone.

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D. She was very busy so that she couldn’t answer the phone.
Question 23: It’s no use reading that book.
A. You should read that book. B. That book has not been used.
C. That book is not worth reading. D. I have used the book for a long time.
Question 24: He asked me: “Why didn’t you come to class yesterday?”
A. He asked me didn’t you come to class the day before.
B. He asked me why I hadn’t come to class yesterday.
C. He asked me why I didn’t come to class the day before.
D. He asked me why I hadn’t come to class the day before.
Question 25: They say that the visitors were killed by terrorists.
A.The visitors are said that they were killed by terrorists.
B. It is said to have been killed by terrorists.
C The visitors are said to have killed by terrorists.
D. The visitors are said to have been killed by terrorists.
Question 26: I haven’t gone to the cinema for ten years.
A. It's ten years I haven't gone to the cinema. B. I last went to the cinema ten years ago.
C. It was ten years ago I went to the cinema. D. The last time I went to the cinema was ten
years.
Question 27: “Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?” said Sophie
A. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participating in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Question 28: Smoking is not permitted in this office.
A. You couldn’t smoke in this office. B. You mustn’t smoke in this office.
C. You needn’t smoke in this office. D. You mightn’t smoke in this office.
Question 29: “It was nice of you to call me lastnight, Tom”, said Benz.
A. Benz promised to call Tom the night before.
B. Benz wanted Tom against calling him the night before.
C. Benz admitted having called Tom the night before.
D. Benz thanked Tom for calling him the night before.
Question 30: “Why don't you have your room repainted?” said Nick to Joey.
A. Nick suggested having Joey's room repainted.

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 B. Nick suggested that Joey should have his room repainted.
C. Nick asked Joey why you didn't have your room repainted.
D. Nick wanted to know why Joey doesn't have his room repainted.
Question 31: It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.
A. It has been raining at 2 o’clock. B. It has been raining since 2 o’clock.
C. It has been raining for 2 o’clock. D. It has been raining in 2 o’clock.
Question 32: “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
Question 33: He started studying physics five years ago.
A. He has not studied physics for five years.
B. He has studied physics for five years.
C. It was five years ago did he start studying physics.
D. It is five years since he has studied physics.
Question 34: My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
B. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
C. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
D. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
Question 35: Jack has won a jackpot prize. 10% of it was donated to flooded areas.
A. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% which half was donated to flooded areas.
B. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of which was donated to flooded areas.
C. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of that was donated to flooded areas.
D. Jack has won a jackpot prize, which was donated to flooded areas.
Question 36: People say that he gets a high salary.
A. It is said that he gets a high salary. B. It is said for him to get high salary.
C. He is said that he gets a high salary. D. That he gets a high salary is said.
Question 37: It’s high time you started revising for the coming exam.
A. I think you should start revising for the coming exam right now.
B. Revising for the coming exam takes your time.
C. It’s time to come to the exam after revising.
D. The time is high because you started revising for the coming exam.

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Question 38: This film is interesting but the film we saw last week was more interesting.
A. The film we saw last week was as interesting as this one.
B. The film we saw last week was less interesting than this one.
C. The film we saw last week was more interesting as this one.
D. The film we saw last week was more interesting than this one.
Question 39: “It’s nice of you to put me up for the night. Thank you,” Jane said to Mrs. Brown.
A. Jane thanks Mrs. Brown for put her up for the night.
B. Jane thanked Mrs. Brown for put her up for the night.
C. Jane thanks Mrs. Brown for putting her up for the night.
D. Jane thanked Mrs. Brown for putting her up for the night.
Question 40: Somebody will call Mr. Watson tonight.
A. Mr. Watson will be called tonight. B. Mr. Watson will be call tonight.
C. Mr. Watson tonight will call somebody. D. Mr. Watson will call somebody tonight.
Question 41: David last visited Paris five years ago.
A. David has been in Paris for five years. B. David hasn't visited Paris for five years.
C. David didn't visit Paris five years ago. D. David was in Paris for five years.
Question 42: Sarah doesn’t like the new neighbor. Peter doesn’t like the new neighbor, either.
A. Either Sarah or Peter don’t like the new neighbor.
B. Both Sarah and Peter don’t like the new neighbor.
C. Neither Sarah nor Peter likes the new neighbor.
D. Either Sarah or Peter likes the new neighbor.
Question 43: “I will give you the answer by the end of the lesson.”, Tom said to Janet.
A. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
B. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
C. Tom insisted on giving Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
D. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
Question 44: Is it necessary to meet the manager at the airport?
A. Did the manager have to be met at the airport?
B. Does the manager have to be met at the airport?
C. Is the manager had to be met at the airport?
D. Does the manager have to meet at the airport?
Question 45: Eight years ago, we started writing to each other.
A. We have rarely written to each other for eight years.
B. Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.

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D. We wrote to each other eight years ago.
Question 46: Keeping calm is the secret of passing the driving test.
A. Keep calm or you will pass the driving test.
B. As long as you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
C. Unless you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
D. Pass the driving test is without keeping calm.
Question 47: “Why don’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter.
A. Peter suggested John to complain to the company.
B. Peter advised John complaining to the company.
C. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company.
D. Peter asked John why he doesn’t complain to the company.
Question 48: I haven’t met my grandparents for five years.
A. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I have met my grandparents for five years.
C. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
D. I didn’t meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 49: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I failed to get the job because of my poor English.
B. Despite my poor English, I was successfull in the job.
C. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well.
D. I would have spoken English well if I could get the job.
Question 50: “Yes, I stole your purse”, the boy said to the young woman.
A. The boy denied stealing the young man’s purse.
B. The young woman thanked the boy for stealing her purse.
C. The boy admitted stealing the woman’s purse.
D. The young woman accused the boy of stealing her purse.

BÀI TẬP TÌM CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VỚI CÂU ĐÃ CHO (PHẦN 1)
MỨC ĐỘ: THÔNG HIỂU
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1: People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of
private cars.
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 A. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars.
B. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown
area.
C. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area.
D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private
cars.
Question 2: I would willingly have lent you the money myself if only I’d known you needed it.
A. I would lend you the money willingly if I were convinced that you really required it.
B. As I realized just how necessary the loan was to you, I naturally lent you what you needed.
C. Had I realized that you were in need of such a loan, I would gladly have lent it to you myself.
D. I was under no obligation to offer you a loan, but nevertheless did so gladly.
Question 3: The scene is set in Normandy, but most of the characters in this novel are Londoners.
A. In the novel, the action moves backwards and forwards between Normandy and London.
B. The story is about Normandy, but the leading characters are all Londoners.
C. The main characters in the novel are Londoners on a sightseeing holiday in Normandy.
D. In this novel, the story takes place in Normandy but the majority of the characters are from
London.
Question 4: We got caught in a traffic jam so we were among the last to arrive.
A. Most people got there before us as we were held up by the traffic.
B. The late arrivers all put the blame on the heavy traffic.
C. The traffic was so heavy that nearly everyone arrived late.
D. There was such a congestion on the roads that I thought we never would get there.
Question 5: Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in.
B. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live.
C. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully.
D. We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning.
Question 6: It was not until after I got home that I realized I had not set the burglar alarm in the office.
A. On the way home, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten to turn on the burglar alarm in the
office.
B. Fortunately, I realized that I hadn't set the burglar alarm just before I left for home; otherwise, I
would have had to travel all the way back to the office.
C. I didn’t turn the burglar alarm on before I left the office, but I only became aware of this after
I'd arrived home.
D. I wish I had realized before I arrived home that I hadn't turned on the burglar alarm in the
office, then it would have been easier to go and set it.
Question 7: For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lots of fluids.
A. Doctors would rather give avice about colds than about fluids.
B. Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds.
C. The doctors recommend that you have cold soft drinks.
D. You were told to come in out of the cold and rest.

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Question 8: My cousin shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.
A. The status of the school child makes my cousin happy.
B. My cousin doesn’t want to be a school child any more.
C. My cousin is determined to put up with the other school children.
D. My cousin decides to play down the status of the school child.
Question 9: If it hadn't been for my father's encouragement, I would never have become a chef.
A. If my father hadn't been courageous, I wouldn't have become a chef.
B. It was my father who encouraged me to become a chef.
C. If my father had encouraged me, I would never have become a chef.
D. My father didn't encourage me to become a chef.
Question 10: It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
A. Without your assistance, we could get achievement
B. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.
C. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement.
D. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.
Question 11: Migrating birds return every year to their place of birth to lay their eggs.
A. Every year, to lay their eggs, migrating birds return to their place of birth.
B. Every year, migrating birds return to their place of birth while laying their eggs.
C. Every year, on returning to their place of birth, migrating birds lay their eggs.
D. Every year, on the journey back to their place of birth, migrating birds lay eggs.
Question 12: “Could you read this essay and give me your opinion on it?”
A. He asked his classmate whether she could read his essay and gave him her opinion on it.
B. He made a request to his classmate that she read his essay and give him her opinion on it.
C. He asked his classmate to read the essay and give him opinion on it.
D. He invited his classmate to read his essay and give her opinion on it.
Question 13: My sister worries so much about fitness that she wastes a lot of time and money.
A. My sister wastes a lot of time and money though she worries so much about fitness.
B. Worrying too much about fitness, my sister wastes a lot of time and money.
C. My sister worries about fitness so that she wastes a lot of time and money.
D. Fitness worried, my sister wasted a lot of time and money.
Question 14: “ Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a hair cut.
C. It was suggested that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut.
Question 15: It is difficult to start looking for a job at my age.
A. It is difficult for me to get employed at my age.
B. I’m young, so it is difficult to start looking for a job.
C. Getting employed at such ages is also difficult.
D. I don’t think I can start looking for a job now.
Question 16: The accident happened as a result of the driver’s not paying attention to the road.
A. If the driver would have paid attention to the road, the accident hadn’t happened.
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C. If the driver had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
D. Had the accident not happened, the driver would not have had to pay attention to the road.
Question 17: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said
my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist
guide.
B. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
C. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in
English.
D. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a
tourist guide.
Question 18: Many countries share the view that drastic measures must be taken to stop the pollution of
the seas.
A. The pollution of the seas can only be prevented provided that many countries follow the same
policy.
B. By putting into practice a series of precaution it is generally believed that the pollution of the
seas will be prevented.
C. The sea will, it seems, continue to be polluted unless this agreement is accepted by a majority
of the
countries.
D. A lot of countries agree that it is essential to take strong action to put an end to the pollution of
the sea.
Question 19: As Keanu Reeves became more famous, it was more difficult for him to avoid newspaper
reporters.
A. The more famous Keanu Reeves became, the more difficult for him it was to avoid newspaper
reporters.
B. The more Keanu Reeves became famous, the more difficult for him it was to avoid newspaper
reporters.
C. The more famous Keanu Reeves became, the more difficult for him to avoid newspaper
reporters it was.
D. The more famous Keanu Reeves became, the more difficult it was for him to avoid newspaper
reporters.
Question 20: She never lets her daughter participate in an activity unless it is under the supervision of an
adult.
A. The only activities in which she allows her daughter to take part are those watched over by a
grown-up.
B. If an older person is in attendance, she usually agrees to her daughter’s participation in
activities.
C. She always takes her daughter to activities which are supervised by grown-ups.
D. As long as she herself is present at the activity, she permits her daughter to join in.
Question 21: People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.
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C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
Question 22: Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
B. We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost.
C. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
D. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.
Question 23: She said she would go to the police unless she was given her money back.
A. She went to the police because she hadn't got her money back.
B. She wasn’t given her money back because she had gone to the police.
C. She was given her money back and then went to the police.
D. She hasn't yet got her money back or gone to the police.
Question 24: Ha Long Bay, the global heritage recognized twice by the UNESCO, remains one of the
country’s top attractions.
A. Ha Long Bay was recognized twice by the UNESCO, and as a consequence it remains one of
the country’s top attractions.
B. Ha Long Bay, the global heritage which was recognized twice by the UNESCO, that remains
one of the country’s top attractions.
C. Ha Long Bay, is the global heritage and was recognized twice by the UNESCO, remains one of
the country’s top attractions.
D. It is Ha Long Bay, the global heritage recognized twice by the UNESCO, that remains one of
the country’s top attractions.
Question 25: Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have bought it.
A. Not many people bought our product because it was so bad.
B. Our product was of better quality so that more people would buy it.
C. Fewer people bought our product due to its bad quality.
D. Since the advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it.
Question 26: “How beautiful you are today!” he said.
A. He complimented her on being beautiful today.
B. He said to me that she was beautiful that day.
C. He complimented her on being beautiful that day.
D. He complemented her on being beautiful that day.
Question 27: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
A. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
B. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
C. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
D. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
Question 28: “Please send me to a warm climate” Tom said.
A. Tom pleaded with the boss to send him to a warm climate.
B. Tom begged the boss send him to a warm climate.
C. Tom would rather went to a warm climate.

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Question 29: He expected us to offer him the job.
A. We were expected to be offered him a job. B. He expected to be offered the job.
C. He is expected that we should offer him the job. D. He was offered the job without
expectation.
Question 30: When the unemployment rale is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
B. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
C. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
D. The unemployment rate and crime rate are both higher.
Question 31: You will get a rise in salary after six months.
A. Your salary will be risen after you work six months.
B. After six months your salary will be raised.
C. You'll get your salary after six months' work.
D. After six month your salary will be raised.
Question 32: People say that at least ten applicants have been selected for the job interview.
A. It is said that well over ten people are interested in having an interview for the job.
B. It is said that no fewer than ten people are going to be interviewed for the job.
C. People say that fewer than ten job interviews have been held so far.
D. I have heard that only ten people have been chosen to have the job interviewed.
Question 33: Eating with chopsticks feels strange to Jonathan.
A. Eating with chopsticks isn’t what Jonathan used to.
B. Jonathan is not used to eating with chopsticks.
C. Not feeling strange, Jonathan tries eating with chopsticks.
D. Jonathan didn’t use to eat with chopsticks.
Question 34: “Why don’t you have your room repainted?” said Robert to Lan.
A. Robert suggested having Lam’s room repainted.
B. Robert asked Lam why you didn’t have your room repainted.
C. Robert wanted to know why Lam doesn’t have his room repainted.
D. Robert suggested that Lam should have his room repainted.
Question 35: People rumour that the leader has been suffering from a rare disease.
A. A rare disease is rumoured to be causing suffering to the leader.
B. It was rumoured that the leader has been suffering from a rare disease.
C. The leader is rumoured to have been suffering from a rare disease.
D. The leader has been rumoured to suffer from a rare disease.
Question 36: Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
A. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
B. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
C. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike
D. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
Question 37: Harry does not eat like a horse anymore.
A. Harry used to eat like a horse. B. Harry used to eat a horse.
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Question 38: This company's new products have tripled its profits in only one year.
A. The company has greatly increased the number of new products.
B. The company has increased its profits 100 percent
C. The company’s profits are three times higher this year than last year.
D. The company has had an unprofitable year.
Question 39: Viet Nam carried out an intensive training program for its athletes, but the results were not
as high as expected.
A. There is no expectation for Vietnamese athletes to win due to lack of training.
B. Whereas Vietnamese athletes were intensively trained, their performance was below
expectation.
C. Vietnamese athletes were intensively trained carefully, and they won all the matches.
D. It might not be possible for Vietnamese athletes to get good results because their training was
not careful.
Question 40: Though he had known about it well in advance, he pretended to be surprised at having a
birthday party.
A. He acted surprised about being given a birthday party, but he had known about it a long time
before
B. Despite only pretending to be surprised at the birthday party, he had actually been completely
unaware of it.
C. He knew about the birthday party a long time before, yet he wasn't pretending when he acted
surprised.
D. He was quite surprised at their throwing him a birthday party, though he could have found out
it well before.
Question 41: People believe that he and a friend discovered traces of treasure in the hole.
A. It is believed that he and a friend had discovered traces of treasure in the hole.
B. Traces of treasure are believed to have been discovered in the hole by him and a friend.
C. Traces of treasure were believed to have been discovered in the hole by him and a friend.
D. It was believed that he and a friend had discovered traces of treasure in the hole.
Question 42: Wouldn’t it better to let them know about the alternations to the plan?
A. Why haven’t they have been informed about the new development?
B. Shouldn’t they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C. Don’t they think they should be informed about the changes in the plan?
D. We’d better ask them to change the plan, hadn’t we?
Question 43: Don’t take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there’s nothing wrong with
him.
A. You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he’s actually perfectly healthy.
B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.
C. Don’t listen to him talking about his health; it’s his favorite subject.
D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill- health though actually he is quite healthy.
Question 44: We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.

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C. We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
D. If it hadn’t rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake.
Question 45: I find myself at a loss to understand Harold’s behavior.
A. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn’t understand his behavior.
B. I have to lose a lot to understand Harold’s behavior.
C. I understood Harold’s behavior completely.
D. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.
Question 46: A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
B. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
D. A child's schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
Question 47: Jenny is so creative that we all can rely on her original ideas.
A. Being creative, we can all rely on Jenny for original ideas.
B. So creative is Jenny that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
C. Jenny is such creative girl that we all rely on her for original ideas.
D. Creative though Jenny is, we can rely on her for original ideas.
Question 48: The older he grew, the more forgetful he became.
A. He grew older when he became more forgetful.
B. He became more forgetful and older.
C. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
D. He grew older and more and more forgetful.
Question 49: We couldn’t have managed our business successfully without my father’s money.
A. Had it not been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed our business successfully.
B. We could have managed our business successfully with my father’s money.
C. If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money.
D. If we couldn’t have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father’s
money.
Question 50: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
B. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch too many TV programmes.
C. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
D. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
40 BÀI TẬP TÌM CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VỚI CÂU ĐÃ CHO (PHẦN 2)
MỨC ĐỘ: THÔNG HIỂU
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 1: It’s a waste of time asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
A. Peter is too busy that he can’t help anyone.
B. You shouldn’t ask Peter for help as he will refuse.
C. There’s no point asking Peter for help because he is too busy.

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Question 2: I never thought that I could win a prize.
A. It never dawned in me that I could win a prize.
B. I was never put off from winning a prize.
C. It never crossed my mind that I could win a prize.
D. I never had full advantage of winning a prize.
Question 3: It was such an impressive painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy it.
A. It was so impressive a painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy it.
B. So impressive the painting was that I had an irresistible urge to buy it.
C. So impressive was the painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy.
D. Such was the impressive of the painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy it.
Question 4: People believe that Luong Van Tuy high school is the best one in Ninh Binh.
A. Luong Van Tuy high school was believed to be the best school in Ninh Binh.
B. Luong Van Tuy high school was believed to have been the best school in Ninh Binh.
C. Luong Van Tuy high school is believed to have been the best school in Ninh Binh.
D. Luong Van Tuy high school is believed to be the best one in Ninh Binh .
Question 5: However much effort he put into it, he will never make a go of the business.
A. He’s a failure as an a businessman even though he’s extremely hardworking.
B. No matter how hard he tries, he won’t ever turn that business into a going concern.
C. The success of the business will depend upon the amount of hard work he puts into it.
D. Unless he is willing to make more of an effort, the business is never likely to be a success.
Question 6: The last time I saw Peter was when I ran into him at the station on my way to Glasgow.
A. I haven't seen Peter since a chance meeting with him at the station when I was setting off for
Glasgow
B. The last time I went to Glasgow, I happened to meet Peter at the station.
C. When I last saw Peter at the station when I was on my way to Glasgow, I ran after him.
D. I finally saw Peter at the station when I was on my way to Glasgow.
Question 7: We got caught in a traffic jam so we were among the last to arrive at the cinema.
A. The traffic jam prevented us from getting to the cinema.
B. The traffic was so heavy that everybody arrived at the cinema late.
C. There was such a congestion on the road that nobody arrived at the cinema on time.
D. Most people get to the cinema before us as we were held up by the traffic jam.
Question 8: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.
A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
B. Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.
C. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
D. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
Question 9: “Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leaser told us.
A. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
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A. The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
B. The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
C. The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
D. The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
Question 11: Had Kathy studied hard, she would have passed the examination.
A. Kathy knew that she would succeed in the examination.
B. But for her hard study, Kathy would have succeeded in the examination.
C. Kathy studied very hard but she did not succeed in the examination.
D. Kathy did not study hard, so she failed.
Question 12: “Would you mind moving the bicycle?” said the janitor. “It’s in the way.”
A. The janitor advised me to move the bicycle and said that it was in the way.
B. The janitor asked if I woul mind moving the bicycle and said to me that it was in the way.
C. The janitor told me to move the bicycle because it was in the way.
D. The janitor suggested moving the bicycle and told that it was in the way.
Question 13: Immediately, after his arrival, things went wrong.
A. When he was arriving, things went wrong.
B. No longer did he arrive, but things still went wrong.
C. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
D. Because he arrived, things still went wrong.
Question 14: They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
A. It is believed that burning fossil fuels is held responsible for air pollution.
B. Burning fossil fuels is believed to result from air pollution.
C. Burning fossil fuels is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution.
D. It is believed that air pollution is mainly to blame for burning fossil fuels.
Question 15: Without my teacher’s advice, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
A. If it hadn’t been for my teacher’s advice, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
B. If my tutor hadn’t advised me, I would have participated in the competition.
C. Had my teacher advised me, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
D. If my teacher didn’t advised me, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
Question 16: Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay.
A. Her teacher advised him and she didn't write a good essay.
B. Her teacher didn't advise her and she didn't write a good essay.
C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
D. If her teacher didn't advise her, she wouldnt write such a good essay.
Question 17: "You should have returned the book to me before I asked you to", the girl said to her
younger brother.
A. The girl blamed her younger brother for returning the book late.
B. The girl advised her younger brother to return the book early.
C. The girl told her younger brother to return the book when she asked.
D. The girl wanted to have the book returned to her younger brother soon.
Question 18: "Go on, Susan! Apply for the job," the father said.
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B. The father asked Susan to applying for the job.
C. The father wanted Susan not to apply for the job.
D. The father encouraged Susan to apply for the job.
Question 19: Few other paintings in the world are as famous as the Mona Lisa.
A. There are more famous paintings in the world than the Mona Lisa, but not many.
B. The Mona Lisa is among a group of paintings that are very famous worldwide.
C. A few other paintings in the world are more famous than the Mona Lisa.
D. Only a small number of paintings throughout the world are equally well-known as the Mona
Lisa.
Question 20: It’s likely that I’ll have left the party before she shows up.
A. I would like to have left the party before she arrives.
B. She won’t be able to find me at the party when she finally arrives.
C. By the time she arrives at the party, I may well have already gone.
D. Once she has got to party, I will probably leave.
Question 21: She regrets not having taken the opportunity to learn Chinese.
A. It's a pity that she has never been able to speak Chinese.
B. She should have chosen to study Chinese when she was at school.
C. She wishes that she had had the chance to study Chinese.
D. She is sorry that she didn't learn Chinese when she had the chance.
Question 22: A house in that district will cost at least $100,000.
A. If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district.
B. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000.
C. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000.
D. $100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.
Question 23: Perhaps, the violence was provoked by the fans of the visiting team.
A. It can have been the visiting team’s fans that set off the violence.
B. The fans of the visiting team must have been the people who began the violence.
C. There might have been some violence caused by the vistiting team’s fans.
D. The fans of the visiting team should have brought about the violence.
Question 24: People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
A. Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
B. Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
C. Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
D. Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
Question 25: Sam doesn’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
A. Sam is in two minds about getting up early in the morning.
B. Sam is not hesitant to get up early in the morning.
C. Sam is accustomed to getting up early in the morning.
D. Sam is pleased with getting up early in the morning.
Question 26: People rumour that the Prince secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
A. The Prince is rumoured to have secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
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C. The Prince was rumoured to secretly get married to an ordinary girl.
D. The Prince had secretly got married to an ordinary girl, as it was rumoured.
Question 27: I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating.
A. Not until had I cleared the spare room I could start decorating.
B. Before I cleared the spare room I could start decorating.
C. Only when I had cleared the spare room could I start decorating.
D. Only when I had finished clearing the spare room, I could start decorating.
Question 28: He didn’t pay attention to what I said.
A. He took no notice of my words.
B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.
C. He had no intention to talk to me.
D. He took my advice.
Question 29: “Please don’t drive so fast”, said Jane to James.
A. Jane reminded James of the dangers of careless driving.
B. Jane criticized Janies for driving carelessly.
C. Jane warned James against driving so fast.
D. Jane pleaded with James not to drive so fast.
Question 30: Johan is by far the most intelligent boy I have ever talked to.
A. I have never talked to any boy as intelligent as Johan.
B. Johan is far more intelligent than anyone I have ever talked to.
C. Johan is the most intelligent boy I have never talked to.
D. I have ever talked to a far more intelligent boy than Johan.
Question 31: What the archaeologists discovered when they opened the tomb was amazing.
A. The discovery made by the archaeologists when they opened the tomb was amazing.
B. The findings upon the opening of the tomb took all archaeologists by surprise.
C. The tomb having been opened, the archaeologists were amazed by their discoveries.
D. Opening the tomb, what was discovered by the archaeologists was amazing.
Question 32: He reluctantly accepted that he would have to spend the evening on his own.
A. He resigned spending the evening on his own unhappily.
B. He resigned himself to spending the evening on his own.
C. If he disagreed reluctantly, he would spend the evening on his own.
D. He did not accept spending the evening on his own.
Question 33: We can’t possibly offer a higher salary in these terrible economic conditions.
A. It is impossible for us to employ you until the economic conditions improve.
B. We could have offered you a higher salary if we had been better off financially.
C. Unless the economic conditions improve, you will not be able to earn a higher salary.
D. If the economic climate was better, it would be possible for us to offer you a higher salary.
Question 34: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. It was midnight that the noise next door stopped.
B. The noise next door stopped at midnight.
C. Not until midnight did the noise next door stop.
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Question 35: Even though some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival.
A. As some events were cancelled, thousands of people attended the festival.
B. No matter how many people attended the festival, some events were cancelled.
C. In spite some cancelled events, thousands of people attended the festival.
D. Despite the cancellation of some events, thousands of people attended the festival.
Question 36: The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.
A. The more increasingly the crowd became, the longer the delay was.
B. The crowd became very angry because the delay was so long.
C. The more the crowd became angry at the delay, the longer they feel.
D. The longer the delay was, the angrier the crowd became.
Question 37: The journey will be about nine hours, whichever route you take.
A. The journey will not last nine hours no matter which route you take.
B. No matter which means you takes, it will take about nine hours.
C. You can take the route you like, and it doesn’t take as long as nine hours.
D. It doesn't matter which route you take, the journey will be about nine hours.
Question 38: They advised locking the doors carefully at night.
A. They advised that the doors should be locked carefully at night.
B. The doors were advised to be locked carefully at night.
C. They advised the doors being locked carefully at night.
D. They advised to lock the doors carefully at night.
Question 39: Jack bought that second-hand car and he then recognized that he shouldn't have done that.
A. Jack wished that he has not bought that second-hand car.
B. Jack wished that he did not buy that second-hand car.
C. Jack regretted to buy that second-hand car.
D. Jack regretted buying that second-hand car.
Question 40: I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned put that she was quite
useless.
A. Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly.
B. I was mistaken about her suitability for the position since she proved rather incompetent.
C. Contrary to my initial impression, she was not totally unsuitable for the position.
D. I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job.

30 BÀI TẬP TÌM CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VỚI CÂU ĐÃ CHO (PHẦN 3)
MỨC ĐỘ: THÔNG HIỂU
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LUYỆN THI THPT QG

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions
Question 1: She didn’t understand the benefits of volunteering until she joined this club.
A. Not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.

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C. Not until did she join this club, she understood the benefits of volunteering.
D. Not until she joined this club that she understood the benefits of volunteering.
Question 2: He didn’t prepare well for his GCSE examination and he regrets it now.
A. Unless he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
B. But for his ill preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
C. If it hadn’t been for his good preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
D. If he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t have regretted it now.
Question 3: The woman was too weak to lift the suitcase.
A. The woman wasn’t able to lift the suitcase, so she was very weak.
B. The woman, though weak, could lift the suitcase.
C. So weak was the woman that she couldn’t lift the suitcase.
D. The woman shouldn’t have lifted the suitcase as she was weak.
Question 4: Thanks to your support, I was able to complete the task successfully.
A. If you didn’t support me, I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
B. If you had not supported me, I could have completed the task successfully.
C. Had it not been for your support, I could not have completed the task successfully.
D. Were it not for your support, I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
Question 5: As soon as he arrived home, it started to rain.
A. Arriving home, he said that it would start to rain.
B. Hardly had it started to rain when he arrived home.
C. It started to rain and then he arrived home.
D. No sooner had he arrived home than it started to rain.
Question 6: “Would you mind turning down the TV, Tom? I have a headache.” said Jane.
A. Jane has a headache and she would mind Tom turning down the TV.
B. Jane asked Tom turn down the TV and she had a headache.
C. Jane advised Tom to turn down the TV because she had a headache.
D. Jane asked Tom to turn down the TV as she had a headache.
Question 7: She raised her hand high so that she could attract her teacher's attention.
A. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher's attention.
B. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher's attention.
C. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
D. To attract her teacher's attention, she raised her hand high.
Question 8: I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted.
A. I did finished my work last night thought I was exhausted.
B. I was exhausted so I didn’t finish my work yesterday as planned.
C. Last night I was exhausted but I tried to finish my work.
D. My work was finished last night but I was exhausted.
Question 9: Never have people been so well informed as they are now, thanks to TV news programs.
A. Thanks to TV news programs, people are now too well informed.
B. People have been so informative thanks to TV news programs.
C. TV news programs are very informative than before and people are better informed.
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Question 10: Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer.
A. Although the examiner cannot read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
B. Whatever your handwriting, the examiner will accept your answer.
C. The examiner will accept your answer if your handwriting is beautiful.
D. So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
Question 11: “Mum, please don’t tell Dad about my mistake,” the boy said.
A. The mother was forced to keep her son’s mistake secret when he insisted.
B. The boy earnestly insisted that his mother tell his father about his mistake.
C. The boy requested his mother not to talk about his mistake anymore.
D. The boy begged his mother not to tell his father about his mistake
Question 12: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If he were careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, the work would have been completed.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
Question 13: “Congratulations, you’ve been offered the job,” Mr. Jones said.
A. Mr. Jones congratulated me on getting the job offer.
B. Mr. Jones said his congratulations because he offered me a job.
C. Mr. Jones wanted me to get the job and congratulated me.
D. Mr. Jones congratulated me for my job offer.
Question 14: I should have finished the essay last night, but I was exhausted.
A. I finished the essay last night because I was extremely bored.
B. I finished the essay last night because there was nothing else to do.
C. I couldn't finish the essay last night because I was very tired.
D. I tried to finish it last night, but the essay was too tiring.
Question 15: It is unlikely that results of the elections will be made public before tomorrow morning.
A. Before tomorrow morning we will probably know the result of the elections.
B. Tomorrow morning is probably the earliest that anyone will know the result of the selection.
C. The results of the elections will most likely be made known before tomorrow morning.
D. We will probably not be told the results of the elections tomorrow morning.
Question 16: You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place.
A. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
B. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now.
C. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right
now.
Question 17: I can’t stand his talking foolishly when ever ybody talks about something in a
serious way. A. Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly.
B. I don’t mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously.
C. I can’t understand what he talks when people talk foolishly.
D. I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously.

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Question 18: Olivia didn’t leave the office until everybody had gone home.
A. It was not until everyone had gone home that Olivia left the office.
B. It was until everyone had gone home that Olivia didn’t leave the office.
C. Not until everyone had gone home that Olivia left the office.
D. It was not until everyone had gone home did Olivia leave the office.
Question 19: At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
A. The two sides had no time to reach an agreement.
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
C. If the two sides had had time, they would have reached an agreement.
D. The two sides never looked like each other.
Question 20: People who are unhappy sometimes try to compensate by eating too much.
A. Unhappy people are usually overweight because they tend to eat too much.
B. Eating too much occasionally makes people unhappy and depressed.
C. For some people, eating too much is a reason to be miserable.
D. When depressed, people occasionally attempt to offset their misery by overeating.
Question 21: Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
A. If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B. Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test.
C. Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D. Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
Question 22: The president was reported to have had a heart attack.
A. The president was reported to suffer a heart attack.
B. People say that the president had suffered a heart attack.
C. It was reported that the president had suffered a heart attack.
D. People reported the president to suffer a heart attack.
Question 23: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. Our parents give hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
B. Our parents hold hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
C. Our parents work together to give us a nice house and a happy home.
D. Our parents shake hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
Question 24: When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom.
A. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results.
B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.
C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results.
D. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.
Question 25: My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report.
A. If I were you, I would go straight to the bush in the next report.
B. If I were you, I would have the next report got started.
C. If I were you, I would not beat around the bush in the next report.
D. If I were you, I would not point out the next report.
Question 26: As soon as he approached the house, the policemen stopped him.
A. No sooner had he approached the house that the policemen stopped him.
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C. No sooner had he approached the when the policemen stopped him.
D. Hardly had he approached the house when the policemen stopped him.
Question 27: He was successful in his career thanks to his parents' support.
A. But for his parents' support, he wouldn't have been successful in his career.
B. If his parents hadn't supported him, he would have been successful in his career.
C. Had it not been for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
D. Had his parents supported him, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
Question 28: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
B. Although he was poor, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
C. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
Question 29: I find it useful to join the sports club.
A. Joining the sports club is not useful for me.
B. It is useful for me to join the sports club.
C. I used to join the sports club.
D. I never like joining the sports club.
Question 30: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.
A. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods.
B. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.
C. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.
D. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming
methods.

BÀI TẬP TÌM CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VỚI CÂU ĐÃ CHO

MỨC ĐỘ: VẬN DỤNG
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 1. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”
A. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.
B. Our heart needs absence to grow.
C. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them less.
D. Absence makes us grow older.
Question 2. Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.
A. When it’s hard to find a job, jobs on land are even harder.
B. Patient people wil secure jobs even in an instable job market.
C. Only persistent job seekers can find jobs.
D. In land jobs are only available to persistent jobs applicants.
Question 3. There won’t be peace in the conflict if both sides do not really desire it.
A. It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that will happen.
B. As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon.
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D. There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way.
Question 4. There is no point in your phoning Jane - she’s away.
A. It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she’s away.
B. You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she’s away.
C. Don’t spend your valuable time phoning Jane - she’s out.
D. Jane is very difficult to phone - she’s always away.
Question 5. Much as George loved travelling in Asia, he decided not to go to Iraq because of his fears of
terrorism.
A. As Iraq had become a high-risk terrorism spot, George, who normally loves Asia, was afraid to
go there.
B. Even though George liked touring Asia very much, he was afraid of terrorism in Iraq, so he
chose not to go there.
C. Although George liked touring Asia, ever since the threat of terrorism started, he hadn’t been to
Iraq.
D. George would have gone to Iraq if he hadn’t been scared of terrorism so much because Asia
was his favorite travel spot.
Question 6. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle.
A. There are some likeness between my uncle and the man in that painting.
B. My uncle and the man in that painting were very alike.
C. The man in that painting bears a strong resemblance to my uncle.
D. In that painting the man has something similar to my uncle.
Question 7. “What a novel idea for the farewell party” said Nam to the monitor.
A. Nam exclaimed with admiration at the novel idea for the farewell party of the monitor.
B. Nam admired the novel idea for the farewell party.
C. Nam thought over the novel idea of the farewell party.
D. Nam said that it was a novel idea of the monitor for the farewell party.
Question 8. We should have our school’s swimming pool cleaned before the summer begins because it is
looking dirty.
A. Our school’s swimming pool should be cleaned regularly because of its dirtiness.
B. We should clean our school’s swimming pool at the beginning of the summer because it is
looking dirty.
C. We had better get our school swimming pool cleaned before the summer begins because of its
dirtiness.
D. Due to the impurity of our school swimming pool, we should have someone clean it as soon as
possible.
Question 9. Only their own mother can tell Simon and Mike apart.
A. No one other than their own mother can separate Simon and Mike.
B. Simon and Mike bear some resemblance to each other.
C. It’s very difficult to distinguish Simon and Mike.
D. Except for their own mother, no one can talk to Simon and Mike.
Question 10. It was generous of her to donate so much money to charity.

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B. She was generous and donated a large amount of money to charity.
C. Donating so much money to charity made her become generous.
D. She donated a large amount of money to charity, which was generous of her.
Question 11. We’re still hesitating about which school our son ought to go to.
A. We had great difficulty deciding upon which school our son should attend.
B. We haven’t yet decided where we should send our son to school.
C. We are not sure whether we should let our son choose a school for himself.
D. We won’t send our son to any school unless we are certain that it is the one we want.
Question 12. On her birthday she had only her cat for company.
A. The only thing she brought to the birthday party was her cat.
B. She came to the birthday party in company with her ony cat.
C. The birthday present of the company for her was just a cat.
D. She was on her own except for her cat on her birthday.
Question 13. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
A. It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were re-checked.
B. One re-checked the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed.
C. The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked.
D. When the figures were re-checked they came to light the mistake in the accounts.
Question 14. I don’t think Max broke your vase because he wasn’t here then.
A. Max wouldn’t have broken your vase because he wasn’t here then.
B. Max was likely to break your vase because he wasn’t here then.
C. Max can’t have broken your vase because he wasn’t here then.
D. Max wasn’t able to break your vase because he wasn’t here then.
Question 15. It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.
A. They say that a bomb stared the fire in the ship.
B. The fired in the ship might have been started by a bomb.
C. It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb.
D. The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb.
Question 16. I’m sure Jessica was very upset when you left.
A. Jessica could have been very upset when you left.
B. Jessica must be very upset when you left.
C. Jessica may be very upset when you left.
D. Jessica must have been very upset when you left.
Question 17. I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
Question 18. It’s my shout this time! Waitress!
A. I will shout at the waitress.
B. I will pay for the drinks.
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D. The waitress does not seem to hear me well.
Question 19. Our company holds the monopoly over the import of these chemicals.
A. Our company is one of the few companies allowed to import of these chemicals.
B. Our is the only company allowed to import these chemicals.
C. All companies but ours are allowed to import these chemicals.
D. These exported chemical are held by our company, which is monopoly
Question 20. The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
A. The president congratulated the players on their winning the match.
B. When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the president.
C. The president would offered the players congratulations if they won the cup.
D. The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
Question 21. There is no doubt that Martin is the best candidate for the job.
A. Martin is by all means the best candidate for the job.
B. Without question, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
C. In all likelihoood, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
D. Quite by chance, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
Question 22. He was such a wet blanket at the party tonight!
A. He made people at the party wet through.
B. He spoiled other people's pleasure at the party.
C. He bought a wet blanket to the party.
D. He was wet through when going home from the party.
Question 23. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about that matter.
A. I know I can bring Dave up to my way of thinking on this matter
B. I know I can get Dave round my way of thinking on that matter.
C. I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
D. I know I can bring Dave around my way of thinking on this matter.
Question 24. After what he did, he deserves to be put away for life.
A. He should be pensioned forever because of his good life.
B. He deserves to be praised for his whole life.
C. He should be imprisoned for what he has done.
D. His wrong doings deserve to be forgiven.
Question 25. The burglar was caught red- handed by the police when he broke into the flat.
A. The police caught the burglar to break into the flat.
B. The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat.
C. When the burglar had broken into the flat, the police caught him at once.
D. The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat

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