CHUYÊN ĐỀ: ĐỒNG NGHĨA & TRÁI NGHĨA

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been burning the candle at both ends for a
long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. overworking B. extra work C. over loading D. playing with fire
Question 2: One meeting has already taken place and we expect the program to run over the
next two years.
A. come about B. come in for C. chance upon D. take up
Question 3: She was dumbfounded at this magical event, and stood there open mouthed for a
long time, looking at this strange object in her own hand.
A. speechless B. astonished C. content D. applauding
Question 4: While this kind of weather may not be the most conducive to the playing of sports,
for the spectator it is a godsend.
A. that creates barrier for B. that helps
C. that doesn’t make easier D. that pays fee for
Question 5: The government has made an attempt to avert the crisis.
A. had a go at averting B. been on the go at averting
C. deep in thought with averting D. saved their bacon to avert
Question 6: You must drive it home to him that spending too much time playing computer
games will do him no good.
A. make him understand B. allow him to stay C. let him drive his car D. give him a lift
home
Question 7: the company paid its workers undeservedly, which made them let down.
A. emotional B. optimistic C. disappointed D. satisfied
Question 8: More complex animals gradually evolved from these very simple creatures.
A. resolved B. involved C. revolted D. developed
Question 9: Hue is the ideal place to enjoy life; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with its famous
cultural heritage.
A. friendly B. natural C. affectionate D. noticeable
Question 10: The choice of a particular career is influenced by a number of factors.
A. usefulness B. success C. desire D. selection
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 11: Their contributions to science have earned them an everlasting place in history.
A. indefinite B. eternal C. temporary D. round-the-lock
Question 12: My father continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of
manager. Finally, his hard work paid off and he was promoted.
A. paid in full B. compensated C. succeeded D. failed
Question 13: This task is not rocket science. Just focus on observing this reaction and you can
reach a conclusion on chemical properties of bronze.
A. difficult B. uncomplicated C. effortless D. trivial
Question 14: Many of us fret about ways in which modern technology distances us from
understanding and keeping our customs and traditions.
A. feel like B. get involved in C. no worry about D. are unconcerned about
Question 15: On the whole, further education still plays an important role in the development of
any country.
A. Generally B. Specifically C. Essentially D. Surprisingly
Question 16: His lawyer thought he had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further
evidence was found.
A. declared innocent B. found guilty C. advised of appealing D. charged of fraud
Question 17: We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
A. dutiful B. irresponsible C. liable D. accountable
Question 18: He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wanted to see B. was happy C. was shocked D. wanted to cry
Question 19: You’ll really have to work hard if you want to make the grade as a journalist.
A. unsucceed B. fail C. not manage to D. successful
Question 20: Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th
century.
A. rebuilt B. pulled down C. put up D. pulled up
Question 21: We’re not taking on any new staff at the moment so that we can cut down the cost.
A. employing B. hiring C. offering D. laying off
Question 22: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but
most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.

A. with backbones B. with ribs C. without ribs D. without backbones

Question23: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were
banned.

A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant

Question 24: As an executive director of a big company, she is a woman of extraordinary

intelligence.

A. remarkable B. moderate C. little D. sufficient

Question 25: Our farmland was very adjacent to the river, which is quite an advantage, especially
in the dry season.

A. inconvenient for B. handy for C. disadvantaged at D. distant from

Question 26: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A. holding at B. holding back C. holding by D. holding to

Question 27: The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.

A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented

Question 28: There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are
having trouble.

A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. dominant

Question 29: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.

A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect

Question 30: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was
released.

A. innovative B. naive C. guilty D. benevolent

Question 31:. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.

A. withdraw some money from B. put some money into

C. give some money out D. leave some money aside

Question 32: My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding
exactly which 4 comics she was going to buy.

A. excessive B. limited C. required D. abundant