SYNONYM AND ANONYM
Các cặp từ trái nghĩa thông dụng trong tiếng Anh
1. Big — Small / Little ===== Lớn — Nhỏ
2. Cheap — Expensive ===== Rẻ — Mắc
3. Clean — Dirty ===== Sạch — Dơ
4. Deep — Shallow ===== Sâu — Nông
5. Down — Up ===== Lên — Xuống
6. Early — Late ===== Sớm — Trễ
7. Easy — Difficult / Hard ===== Dễ — Khó
8. Far — Near / Close ===== Xa — Gần
9. Fast — Slow ===== Nhanh — Chậm
10. Fat — Thin / Skinny ===== Mập — Ốm
11. Full — Empty ===== Đầy — Rỗng
12. Good — Bad ===== Tốt — Xấu
13. Happy — Sad ===== Hạnh phúc — Buồn
14. Heavy — Light ===== Nặng — Nhẹ
15. Here — There ===== Đây — Đó
16. Tall — Short ===== Cao — thấp (chiều cao)
17. Hot — Cold ===== Nóng — Lạnh
18. In — Out ===== Trong — Ngoài
19. Inside — Outside ===== Bên trong — Bên ngoài 47. Take off =leave the ground : cất cách
20. Interesting — Boring ===== Thú vị — Chán
21. Light — Dark ===== Ánh sáng — Bóng tối
22. Long — Short ===== Dài — Ngắn
23. Loud — Soft ===== Lớn — Nhỏ (âm thanh)
24. Many — Few ===== Nhiều — Ít
25. New — Old ===== Mới — Cũ
26. Rich — Poor ===== Giàu — Nghèo
27. Right — Left ===== Phải — Trái
28. Right — Wrong ===== Đúng — Sai
1. NOUN SYNONYMS
– shipment = delivery: giao hàng
– energy = power: năng lượng
– applicant = candidate: ứng viên
– employee = staff: nhân viên
– schedule = calendar: lịch
– brochure = pamphlet: sách nhỏ (để quảng cáo)
– route = road: tuyến đường, lộ trình
– rain = shower: mưa rào
– downtown area = city center: trung tâm thành phố
– signature = autograph: chữ ký
2. VERB SYNONYMS
– purchase = buy: mua
– announce = inform = notify: thông báo
– postpone = delay: trì hoãn
– cancel = call of: hủy lịch
– book = reserve: đặt trước
– look for = search for = seek: tìm kiếm
– provide = supply: cung cấp
– reduce = cut = decrease: cắt giảm
3. ADJECTIVE SYNONYMS
– annual = yearly: hàng năm
29. Safe — Dangerous ===== An toàn — Nguy hiểm
30. Single — Married ===== Độc thân — Đã kết hôn
31. Smooth — Rough ===== Trơn mượt — Xù xì
32. Soft — Hard ===== Mềm — Cứng
33. Strong — Weak ===== Mạnh — Yếu
34. High — Low ===== Cao — Thấp (vị trí)
35. Thick — Thin ===== Dày — Mỏng
36. Tight — Loose ===== Chặt — Lỏng/Rộng
37. Warm — Cool ===== Ấm áp — Mát mẻ
38. Wet — Dry ===== Ẩm ướt — Khô ráo
39. Wide — Narrow ===== Rộng — Hẹp
40. Young — Old ===== Trẻ — Già
41. Go off =explode : nổ (bom)
42. Go off =ring : reng (chuông )
43. Chat =talk in a friendly way : nói chuyện phiếm
44. Contented with =satisfied with : hài lòng
45. Occupation = job : nghề nghiệp
46. Repair = mend : sửa chửa
48. Put out = make stop burning : dập tắt
49. Finish = complete : hoàn thành
50. Purchase = buy : mua
51. Give up = stop : dừng lại
52. Go on = continue : tiếp tục
53. Dip : move downward: đi xuống
54. Get on = get into: bước lên (xe)
55. Get up = get out of bed: thức dậy
56. Go by = pass : trôi qua ( thời gian )
1.( adj ) Vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkl/ – Dọc >< Horizontal /ˌhɒrɪ
ˈzɒntl/ – Ngang
2. (adj) Empty /ˈempti/ – Trống rỗng >< Full /fʊl/ – Đầy
3. (adj) Even /ˈiːvn/ – Chẵn >< Odd /ɒd/ – Lẻ
4. (v) Get /ɡet/ – Nhận được >< Give /ɡɪv/ – Cho, biếu,
tặng
5. (adv) Most /məʊst/ – Hầu như >< Least /liːst/ – Ít
nhất
6. (n) Part /pɑːt/ – Một phần >< Whole /həʊl/ – Toàn
bộ
7. (adj) Private /ˈpraɪvət/ – Riêng tư, cá nhân ><
Public /ˈpʌblɪk/ – Chung, công cộng
8. (v) Push /pʊʃ/ – Đẩy ra >< Pull /pʊl/ – Kéo vào
9. (adj) Safe /seɪf/ – An toàn ><
Dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ – Nguy hiểm
10. ( adj) Wide /waɪd/ – Rộng >< Narrow /ˈnærəʊ/ –
Chật hẹp
4. Từ trái nghĩa (antonym)
by mistake >< on purpose (tình cờ >< cố tình)
* first of all >< in the end (trước tiên >< cuối cùng)
* seperate from >< reunite with (chia ly >< hội ngộ)
* to be different from >< to be the same as (khác với ><
 – well known = widely known = famous: nổi tiếng giống với)
– promptly = immediately = instantly: ngay lập tức * to be underway >< to be on air (đang thực hiện sắp
– fragile = breakable = vulnerable: dễ tổn thương, mỏng được lên sóng >< lên sóng)
manh
– giant = huge: lớn, khổng lồ
– defective = faulty: (hàng hóa) bị lỗi
– broken = out of order = damaged: hỏng

5. Đồng nghĩa - Trái nghĩa

- to be underway: đang thực hiện sắp được lên sóng ... # to be on air: lên sóng
- famous = renowned = well-known: nổi tiếng # infamous = notorious: khét tiếng
- previously = before: trước đây
- accidentally, incidentally, by mistake, by accident, unintentionally: tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên # deliberately: cố tình
- eventually = finally = lastly = in the end: cuối cùng # first and foremost, first of all, firstly: trước tiên
- to be at variance with = to be different from: khác với # to be the same as = to be familiar with: giống với
- seperate from: chia ly # reunite with, reconnect with: hội ngộ
- a warm welcome = an enthusiastic reception: đón tiếp nồng hậu
- reluctant = loath: miễn cưỡng # willing, eager: sẵn lòng

Practice exercise 1
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 didn't cut the mustard as a hockey player.
A. be as good as expected B. be as fast as possible
C. be as clever as a cook D. be as fresh as a daisy
Question 2: All this luxury was a far cry from the poverty of his childhood.
A. absolutely similar to B. completely different from
C. originally derived from D. incomparable to
Question 3: I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of
confidence.
A. exaggerated the problem B. took the issue easy
C. described the situation exactly D. made a decision hastily
Question 4: I've got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I'll hit the sack.
A. be successful B. go to bed C. prepare carefully D. feel exhausted
Question 5: Compared with the depressed, happy people are less self-focused, less hostile and abusive, and less
susceptible to disease.
A. receptive B. invincible C. vulnerable D. impervious
Question 6: Those whose income has increased over a 10-year period are not happier than those whose income is
stagnant.
A. stable B. constant C. sluggish D. energetic
Question 7: I will put some money aside for my son and his family, but the rest will go towards the church, the
community, and charity.
A. spend less money B. take good care of
C. spend more money D. save money for the future
Question 8: In 1986 Chadwick was one of the first women to be shortlisted for the Turner Prize, but failed to carry it
off.
A. attend the ceremony B. take it along C. pursuit her ambition D. win a prize
Question 9: I don't have any illusions that my libertarian argument is going to carry the day.
A. succeed B. fail C. occur D. stop
Question 10: Would you please put your hands together and join me in welcoming our debaters tonight?
A. applaud B. cheer C. hoot D. whistle
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: There were tickets available last week, but he missed the boat by waiting till today to try to buy some.
A. got them free B. lost an opportunity
C. was able to buy some D. waited for sale
Question 12: I also used to put stories about, hinting that staff were being watched all the time, just to keep them
alert.
A. spread rumors B. tell the truth
C. keep a secret D. make stories known
Question 13: So when I got this letter asking us to contribute a few days ago, it really got my back up.
A. made me annoyed B. got on my nerves
C. made me cheerful D. ruffled my feelings
Question 14:I was trying to pay my compliments but she misunderstood.
A. express formal greetings B. give compliments
C. express informal salutations D. return compliments
Question 15: When Jack retired, his boss made a speech paying tribute to all he had done for the company.
A. praise B. criticize C. congratulate D. magnify
Question 16: Indeed, in most nations the correlation between income and happiness is negligible - only in the
poorest countries, such as Bangladesh and India, is income a good measure of emotional well-being.
A. important B. trivial C. nugatory D. trifling
Practice exercise 2
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: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 2: Congo's presidential election is hoped to enable the country's first peaceful, democratic transfer of
power since independence from Belgium in 1960.
A. transplant B. removal C. conversion D. shifting
Question 3: You can use a microwave or cook this kind of food in a conventional oven.
A. unique B. modern C. traditional D. extraordinary
Question 4: Although the tract of a tropical cyclone is very erratic, the Weather Service can still issue timely
warnings to the public if a tropical cyclone is approaching densely populated areas.
A. complicated B. unpredictable C. disastrous D. explosive
Question 5: Increasingly, too, schools were viewed as the most important means of integrating immigrants into
American society.
A. advantages B. probability C. method D. qualifications
Question 6: We really appreciate your help; without which we couldn't have got our task done in time.
A. depreciate B. are proud of C. feel thankful for D. request
Question 7: As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become
increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks.
A. possible B. harmful C. primary D. unknown
Question 8: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more
welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Question 9: "It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It's a closed book to me."
A. a book that is never opened B. an object that I really love
C. a subject that I don't understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
Question 10: We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don't give the secret away by saying
anything to her.
A. ask anyone to come B. tell her the secret
C. go to the party D. find out the secret
Question 11: Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always
getting at him.
A. hitting B. disturbing C. defending D. criticizing
Question 12: The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the century
coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling.
A. was influenced by B. happened at the same time as
C. began to grow rapidly D. ensured the success of
Question 13: We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and service.
A. for considering aspects B. in spite of C. with a view to D. in regard to
Mark the letter A, B, Ct or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 1: "Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!"
A. hobbyist B. optimist C. activist D. feminist
Question 2: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local
groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental
Question 3: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends.
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of
C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford
Question 4: Telomeres are the tiny caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage during cell
division.
A. guard B. shape C. attack D. save
Question 5: Never punish your children by hitting them. This might teach them to become hitters.
A. bring B. reward C. give D. accept
Question 6: The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty
of troubles.
A. tricky B. tough C. difficult D. easy
Question 7: "Be quick! We must speed up if we don't want to miss the flight.
A. turn down B. slow down C. look up D. put forward
Question 8: If you say bad things about the person who give a job you bite the hand that feeds you.
A. be unfriendly B. be ungrateful C. be thankful D. be devoted
Question 9: Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about
the world.
A. inspirational B. cost-effective C. discouraging D. weather-beatten
Question 10: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. odd B. explicit C. implicit D. obscure
Question 11: Biologists long regarded it as an example of adaptation by natural selection, but for physicists it
bordered on the miraculous.
A. adjustment B. inflexibility C. agility D. flexibility
Question 12: I need to catch up on world events. I haven't seen the news in ages.
A. go ahead with B. catch sight of C. become outdated D. watch the news
Practice exercise 3
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: You're not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into C. wink at D. worried about
Question 2: If that were done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. maintain D. eliminate
Question 3: The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green", has become more prevalent in twenty
first-century U.S culture.
A. rare B. unusual C. widespread D. valuable
Question 4: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. hints C. demonstrations D. symptoms
Question 5: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. arrange B. exchange C. complain D. explain
Question 6: Organic materials contain a tremendous amount of energy. As food, they fuel our bodies and those of
most other creatures.
A. provide nutrients for B. produce organic materials
C. give fuel to D. help to function
Question 7: Most algae have additional pigments that may mask the green chlorophyll. Because of these pigments,
algae may be not only green but brown, red, blue or even black.
A. colours B. chemicals C. organisms D. characteristics
Question 8: Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. try to beat B. gain a disadvantage over
C. gain an advantage over D. try to be better than
Question 9: I didn't go to work this morning. I stayed at home due to the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
Question 10: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too
much time on it?
A. get latest information B. connect to the Internet all day
C. use social network daily D. update new status
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 1: I could only propose a(n) partial solution to the crisis in the company.
A. whole B. halfway C. half D. effective
Question 2: If Jeff Bezos and his wife split their assets equally. MacKenzie could become the richest woman in the
world overnight.
A. uniformly B. fifty-fifty C. unevenly D. symmetrically
Question 3: Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of
cities.
A. movement B. maintenance C. variation D. transposition
Question 4: On November 25th, 1872, something dreadful happened on board of the brigantine Mary Celeste,
causing all crew members to hastily abandon the ship.
A. stay on B. take care of C. hold on D. save for
Question 5: Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace.
A. rare B. widely used C. for everybody's use D. most preferable
Question 6: Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.
A. in perfection B. in completion C. in chaos D. in ruins
Question 26: After a long time working incessantly, all my efforts ended in failure.
A. breakdown B. loss C. success D. collapse
Question 7: Although not essential, some prior knowledge about the company when applying is desirable.
A. subsequent B. preceding C. respective D. bygone
Question 8: Your suggestions are not in harmony with the aims of our project.
A. incompatible with B. indifferent to C. disagreeable with D. unaccompanied by
Question 9: The renovation of the national museum is now nearing completion.
A. intervention B. restoration C. maintenance D. destruction
Question 10: The problem of salary didn't come up in the meeting last week.
A. mention B. approach C. ignore D. arise
Practice exercise 4
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: The natives were angry when foreigners came to their country and took over their land.
A. members B. locals C. migrants D. tourists
Question 2: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert nearby
ships of the disaster and request their help.
A. amusing B. strange C. bold D. help
Question 3: I'm all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he'll be a millionaire by the time he's 25, he's simply
crying for the moon.
A. longing for what is beyond the reach B. asking for what is attainable
C. doing something with vigor or intensity D. crying a lot and for a long time
Question 4: Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers. Nevertheless, a belief in the importance of a
'free press' slowly began to take hold in Europe.
A. to take place B. to make a mess
C. to become very strong D. to lose control
Question 5: You'll have to come up with a better idea than that if you want to win.
A. come in for B. work out C. bring out D. get down to
Question 6: My success in the exam spurred me on to study even harder.
A. discouraged B. supposed C. suppressed D. encouraged
Question 7: I don't like to travel with my brother because he drives recklessly.
A. carefully B. dangerously C. meticulously D. fastidiously
Question 8: "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication," said
the government staff to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. not popular C. not recorded D. not yet official
Question 9: Think about the interviewer's comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called
for the next job interview.
A. compliments B. criticism C. remarks D. character
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 1: I prefer secure jobs because I don't like keeping on moving and changing all the time.
A. challenging B. demanding C. stable D. safe
Question 2: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.
A. extremely happy B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely unhappy D. feeling extremely airy
Question 3: Viking sailors landed in North America just under a thousand years ago.
A. upwards of B. only just C. just on D. not quite
Question 4: You're 25 years old, but you still haven't cut the apron strings.
A. become independent B. bought a new house
C. relied on others D. started doing well
Question 5: The speaker was asked to condense his presentation in order to allow his audiences have time to ask
questions.
A. cut short B. talk briefly C. make longer D. give details
Question 6: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must
be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked B. obviously delighted
C. incredibly optimistic D. desperately sad
Question 7: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken
areas.
A. uncertainty B. willingness C. awareness D. reluctance
Question 8: The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
A. cancelled B. continued C. changed D. delayed
Question 9: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 10: Drivers 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 11: 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
Practice exercise 5
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: Critics say Russian authorities turn a blind eye to routine violations of safety norms and regulations,
with open pit mines often located dangerously close to towns and villages.
A. overlook B. notice C. pay attention D. supervise
Question 2: In the meantime, individuals so diagnosed might well be discriminated against by insurance companies
who will refuse to take them on, or employers who will refuse to hire them.
A. pay salary B. engage employees
C. share experience D. innovate
Question 3: Activities will be going down all day, rain or shine, and there will be plenty of opportunities to chow
down on wild boar sausages, haggis, Irish stew and many other Celtic fun foods.
A. with the nice weather B. no matter when
C. whatever the weather D. except for severe weather
Question 4: Imagine you tell her to come straight home, then you wait in vain for the sound of her key in the door.
A. for a short time B. in excitement C. in scare D. without results
Question 5: Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the
company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. being separated from peers B. forming a new business company
C. being together with friends D. enjoying the care of parents
Question 6: The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the
20th century.
A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame
Question 7: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things
Question 8: Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware of
its detriment (tổn hại) to their school work.
A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit
Question 9: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
Question 10: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.
A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
Question 11: The factory is fined(bị phạt) for discharging (tuôn ra) dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. keeping B. decreasing C. increasing D. releasing
Question 12: Prior to (trước)his appointment as secretary of state, Henry Kissinger was a professor of government
and international affairs at Harvard.
A. Instead of B. Before C. During D. After
Question 13: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of date C. out of fashion D. out of order
Question 14: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target B. in accident C. at stake D. in comfort
Question 15. The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. suspicious B. popular C. easily seen D. beautiful
Question 16. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. manually B. spiritually C. automatically D. mechanically
Question 17. I am concerned about my children.
A. angry B. sad C. happy D. worried
Question 18. He seems to make the same mistake over and over again .
A. for good B. in vain C. by the way D. repeatedly
Question 19: Deer like figures made from willow shoots are the oldest evidence of human habitation in the Grand
Canyon
A. proof B. clue C. dispute D. exhibit
Question 20: My school had been set up in 1995 before I began to work here three years ago
A. established B. located C. organized D. made
Question 21. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods to
welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favourite B. important C. customary D. national
Question 22: UNICEF has taken on the responsibility of aiding the children in need.
A. evaded B. affected C. assumed D. violated
Question 23: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plants pollens and dust.
A. polluted B. occupied C. filled D. concentrated
Question 24: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
Question 25: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get- together they usually try to make others feel
comfortable and relaxed.
A. meetings B. conferences C. conversations D. social reunions
Question 26: The champion said she couldn’t have won the gold medal without the support of her parents and
teachers.
A. help B. success C. failure D. supply
Question 27: Peter didn’t mean to disrespect to his teacher. He just couldn’t control his temper.
A. show lack of trust B. show nervousness
C. show impolite behaviour D. show lack of attention
Question 28: You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview. As this may give your interviewers wrong
impression.
A. formal B. informal C. elegant D. nice
Question 29: You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the
questions.
A. look at B. listen to C. try your best D. focus your attention
Question 30:The majority of workers find it quite hard to live on the amount of the money they earn.
A. most of B. entire C. almost D. all of
Question 31: Paul always gets nervous whenever he has to give a presentation.
A. anxious B. fearful C. impressed D. supportive
Question 32: She always expresses her deep sympathy toward homeless children.
A. broad B. profound C. inside D. kind
Question 33: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
Question 34: Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. Offered

Mark the letter A, B, Q 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 1: In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely B. sluggishly C. weakly D. Shortly
Question 2: The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. Varied
Question 3: They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives
A. improving B. killing C. worsening D. cutting
Question 4: Training fo[pr the Olympics requires an enormous amount of work: athletes who want to compete must
work extremely hard.
A. very large B. small C. unusual D. very common
Question 5: The dim lights made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger's face in the distance.
A. faint B. muted C. strong D. weak
Question 6: Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain the high level of
customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much.
A. uphold B. continue C. eliminate D. connect
Question 7: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect
Question 8: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A. constant B. changeable C. objective D. ignorant
Question 9. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction
A. enriched B. contaminated C. purified D. strengthened
Question 10: Our well-trained staffs are always courteous to customers.
A. helpful B. rude C. friendly D. open
Question 11: I always believe what you tell me because I respect you.
A. feel proud of B. look down upon C. laugh at D. don’t care
Question 12. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B. polite C. unacceptable D. rude
Question 13. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated B. unskilled C. unqualified D. unimpaired
Question 14: This story is incredible. You will hardly believe in it.
A. interesting B. impressive C. believable D. confusing
Question 15: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent B. current C. complicated D. present
Question 16: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. dirty D. lazy
Question 17: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
Question 18: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. good behavior B. behaving improprely C. behaving nice D. behaving cleverly
Question 19: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty
Question 20: However, the idea the trains would be required to shift increasing amounts of produce from the Mid-
West is taking hold.
A. starting to have an effect B. ending an effect
C. coming to an end D. being implemented
Question 21: Organizers and government officials in the period prior to the Games tried to encourage as many
Sydneysiders as possible to leave the city, or failing that to keep off the roads, in order to streamline transport to
Olympic events.
A. intrude B. avoid encroaching C. keep away from D. respect
Question 22: With some 3.2 billion people worldwide currently relying on seafood as a source of protein, the
findings highlight the urgent need for fisheries to take into account how climate change is shifting populations in the
sea.
A. consider B. reflect C. ruminate D. disregard
Question 23: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate B. stay unchanged C. restrain D. remain unstable
Question 24: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to suffer B. something sad
C. something to entertain D. something enjoyable
Practice exercise 6
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 1: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyances B. risks C. irritations D. fears
Question 2: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the
way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. initiate B. lighten C. terminate D. prevent
Question 3: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.( không có tiền mặt)
A. cash-free B. cash-starved C. cash-strapped D. cash-in-hand
Cash-starved: không được cung cấp đủ tiền
Cash-in-hand: Money and notes ( tiền và giấy bạc trừ tiền tiết kiệm gửi ngân hàng)
Cash- strapped: kẹt tiền
Question 4: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A.publicly said B. publicly supported
C. strongly condemned D. openly criticised
Question 5: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large quantity D. small quantity
sufficiency: sự đầy đủ // excess: sự vượt quá mức// large quantity: số lượng lớn// small quantity: số lượng nhỏ
Question 6: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. speculation C. ease D. consideration
A. attraction: sự lôi cuốn // B. speculation: sự tích trữ, sự suy xét //
C. ease: sự thoải mái, thanh thản, vô tư //D. consideration: sự quan tâm
Question 7: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. look D. opinion
Question 8: Such problems as haste(vội vàng) and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
Question 9: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly as things really happen B. as trustingly as you can
C. with a negative attitude D. in a harmful way
Question 10: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. very happy and satisfied B. feeling embarrassed
C. talking too much D. easily annoyed or irritated
Question 11: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink.
A. excited B. surprised C. exhausted D. frightened
Question 12: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. erupted violently B. exploded suddenly
C. fell down unexpectedly D. went off accidentally
Question 13: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.
A. are proud of B. depreciate C. feel thankful for D. require
Question 14: Have you dedicated the last ten years to getting ahead in your career and the rewards that come with
that?
A. becoming successful B. choosing a new job
C. trying more D. becoming the leader
Question 15: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow
Question 16: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow D. loss
Question 17: He was obviously getting off on the adrenaline of performing before the crowd.
A. becoming frightened B. becoming admired
C. becoming excited D. becoming exhausted
Question 18: They want someone to make all their choices for them, so they just sit on the fence and wait to be told
what to do.
A. ask for advice B. avoid making a decision
C. come to an end D. express their choices
Question 19: Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
A. are determined to take B. don't want to take
C. are offered D. have the necessary skills for
Question 20: One of the fundamentals of education, mathematics is taught from the earliest grades in school.
A. basics B. understandings C. needs D. points
Question 21: In 1969, the Beatles officially broke up after playing together as a band for more than a decade.
A. separated B. united C. worked together D. cooperated
Question 22: I don't really go in for winter sports very much.
A. am not good at B. do not hate C. do not practice D. am not keen on

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 1: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
Question 2: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
Question 3: We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. Turn down B. slow down C. put down D. lie down
Question 4: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. calm B. miserable C. responsive D. uncomfortable
Question 5: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. Amicable B. kind C. mean D. hospitable
Question 6: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. kind B. honest C. thoughtful D. pleasant
Question 7: Despite its worldwide popularity, golf has never caught on in big way in St Lucia.
A. saw for a moment B. became popular C. became limited D. spread widely
Question 8: From most rooms, there are uninterrupted views of the castle.
A. nothing blocks the views B. the views with lots of impediment
C. adjoining views D. incessant views
Question 9: You'll love the secluded beaches.
A. without many people B. Sequestered C. sheltered D. congested
Question 10: To preserve anonymity, the contributors' names were removed.
A. conserve B. cover C. presume D. reveal
Question 11: Keeping animals in these conditions is unbelievably cruel. The farmer ought to be prosecuted.
A. clever B. reasonable C. gentle D. brutal
Question 12: I'd love to come, but I am snowed under at the moment.
A. am busy B. have free time C. have a bad cold D. am on the move
Question 13: III-gotten wealth is disgusting.
A. admiring B. distasteful C. worthless D. admirable
Question 14: One of our group's main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers.
A. prevent B. encourage C. avoiding D. expect
Question 15: The exercise was a piece of cake: I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. challenging B. easy C. boring D. understandable
Question 16: As you can see, my father does a lot of gardening and those rose bushes are the apples of his eye. He's
so proud of them.
A. the things that he likes very much B. the apples that he prefers
C. the things that is very important to him D. the things that he dislikes
Question 17: Laura loves to talk to anyone. Sometimes her chatter really gets on my nerves.
A. annoys me B. disturbs me C. pleases me D. encourages me
Question 18: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
* disastrous: thảm khốc, tai hại # beneficial: có lợi, có ích
Question 19: Vietnam’s admission to the Word Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted(đẩy mạnh) its trade
relations with other countries
A. balanced B. restricted C. expanded D. boosted

Keys:
Practice exercise 1
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 didn't cut the mustard as a hockey player.
A. be as good as expected B. be as fast as possible
C. be as clever as a cook D. be as fresh as a daisy
Question 2: All this luxury was a far cry from the poverty of his childhood.
A. absolutely similar to B. completely different from
C. originally derived from D. incomparable to
Question 3: I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of
confidence.
A. exaggerated the problem B. took the issue easy
C. described the situation exactly D. made a decision hastily
Question 4: I've got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I'll hit the sack.
A. be successful B. go to bed C. prepare carefully D. feel exhausted
Question 5: Compared with the depressed, happy people are less self-focused, less hostile and abusive, and less
susceptible to disease.
A. receptive B. invincible C. vulnerable D. impervious
Question 6: Those whose income has increased over a 10-year period are not happier than those whose income is
stagnant.
A. stable B. constant C. sluggish (trì trệ) D. energetic
Question 7: I will put some money aside for my son and his family, but the rest will go towards the church, the
community, and charity.
A. spend less money B. take good care of
C. spend more money D. save money for the future
Question 8: In 1986 Chadwick was one of the first women to be shortlisted for the Turner Prize, but failed to carry it
off.
A. attend the ceremony B. take it along C. pursuit her ambition D. win a prize
Question 9: I don't have any illusions that my libertarian argument is going to carry the day.
A. succeed B. fail C. occur D. stop
Question 10: Would you please put your hands together and join me in welcoming our debaters tonight?
A. applaud B. cheer C. hoot D. whistle

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: There were tickets available last week, but he missed the boat by waiting till today to try to buy some.
A. got them free B. = lost an opportunity
C. was able to buy some D. waited for sale
Question 12: I also used to put stories about, hinting that staff were being watched all the time, just to keep them
alert.
A.= spread rumors B. =tell the truth
C. keep a secret D. =make stories known
Question 13: So when I got this letter asking us to contribute a few days ago, it really got my back up.
A. = made me annoyed B. got on my nerves
C. made me cheerful D. ruffled my feelings
Question 14:I was trying to pay my compliments but she misunderstood.
A. express formal greetings B. give compliments
C. express informal salutations D. return compliments
Question 15: When Jack retired, his boss made a speech paying tribute to all he had done for the company.
A. praise B. criticize C. congratulate D. magnify
Question 16: Indeed, in most nations the correlation between income and happiness is negligible - only in the
poorest countries, such as Bangladesh and India, is income a good measure of emotional well-being.
A. important B. trivial = C. nugatory = D. trifling (vặt vãnh)
Practice exercise 2
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: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 2: Congo's presidential election is hoped to enable the country's first peaceful, democratic transfer of
power since independence from Belgium in 1960.
A. transplant B. removal C. conversion D. shifting
Question 3: You can use a microwave or cook this kind of food in a conventional oven.
A. unique B. modern C. traditional D. extraordinary
Question 4: Although the tract of a tropical cyclone is very erratic, the Weather Service can still issue timely
warnings to the public if a tropical cyclone is approaching densely populated areas.
A. complicated B. unpredictable C. disastrous D. explosive
Question 5: Increasingly, too, schools were viewed as the most important means of integrating immigrants into
American society.
A. advantages B. probability C. method D. qualifications
Question 6: We really appreciate your help; without which we couldn't have got our task done in time.
A. depreciate B. are proud of C. feel thankful for D. request
Question 7: As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become
increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks.
A. possible B. harmful C. primary D. unknown
Question 8: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more
welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Question 9: "It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It's a closed book to me."
A. a book that is never opened B. an object that I really love
C. a subject that I don't understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
Question 10: We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don't give the secret away by saying
anything to her.
A. ask anyone to come B. tell her the secret
C. go to the party D. find out the secret
Question 11: Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always
getting at him.
A. hitting B. disturbing C. defending D. criticizing
Question 12: The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the century
coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling.
A. was influenced by B. happened at the same time as
C. began to grow rapidly D. ensured the success of
Question 13: We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and service.
A. for considering aspects B. in spite of C. with a view to D. in regard to
Mark the letter A, B, Ct or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 1: "Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!"
A. hobbyist B. optimist C. activist D. feminist
Question 2: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local
groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental
Question 3: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends.
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of
C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford
Question 4: Telomeres are the tiny caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage during cell
division.
A. guard B. shape C. attack D. save
Question 5: Never punish your children by hitting them. This might teach them to become hitters.
A. bring B. reward C. give D. accept
Question 6: The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty
of troubles.
A. tricky B. tough C. difficult D. easy
Question 7: "Be quick! We must speed up if we don't want to miss the flight.
A. turn down B. slow down C. look up D. put forward
Question 8: If you say bad things about the person who give a job you bite the hand that feeds you.
A. be unfriendly B. be ungrateful C. be thankful D. be devoted
Question 9: Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about
the world.
A. inspirational B. cost-effective C. discouraging D. weather-beatten
Question 10: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. odd B. explicit C. = implicit (ngụ ý, ám chỉ) D. obscure (ẩn dấu, tối tăm)
Question 11: Biologists long regarded it as an example of adaptation by natural selection, but for physicists it
bordered on the miraculous.
A. adjustment B. inflexibility C. agility ( sự nhanh nhẹn) D. flexibility
Question 12: I need to catch up on world events. I haven't seen the news in ages.
A. go ahead with B. catch sight of C. become outdated D. watch the news
Practice exercise 3
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: You're not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into C. wink at D. worried about
Question 2: If that were done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. maintain D. eliminate
Question 3: The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green", has become more prevalent in twenty
first-century U.S culture.
A. rare B. unusual C. widespread D. valuable
Question 4: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. hints C. demonstrations D. symptoms
Question 5: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. arrange B. exchange C. complain D. explain
Question 6: Organic materials contain a tremendous amount of energy. As food, they fuel our bodies and those of
most other creatures.
A. provide nutrients for B. produce organic materials
C. give fuel to D. help to function
Question 7: Most algae have additional pigments that may mask the green chlorophyll. Because of these pigments,
algae may be not only green but brown, red, blue or even black.
A. colours B. chemicals C. organisms D. characteristics
Question 8: Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. try to beat B. gain a disadvantage over
C. gain an advantage over D. try to be better than
Question 9: I didn't go to work this morning. I stayed at home due to the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
Question 10: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too
much time on it?
A. get latest information B. connect to the Internet all day
C. use social network daily D. update new status
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 1: I could only propose a(n) partial solution to the crisis in the company.
A. whole B. halfway C. half D. effective
Question 2: If Jeff Bezos and his wife split their assets equally. MacKenzie could become the richest woman in the
world overnight.
A. uniformly B. fifty-fifty C. unevenly D. symmetrically
Question 3: Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of
cities.
A. movement B. maintenance C. variation D. transposition
Question 4: On November 25th, 1872, something dreadful happened on board of the brigantine Mary Celeste,
causing all crew members to hastily abandon the ship.
A. stay on B. take care of C. hold on D. save for
Question 5: Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace.
A. rare B. widely used C. for everybody's use D. most preferable
Question 6: Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.
A. in perfection B. in completion C. in chaos D. in ruins
Question 26: After a long time working incessantly, all my efforts ended in failure.
A. breakdown B. loss C. success D. collapse
Question 7: Although not essential, some prior knowledge about the company when applying is desirable.
A. subsequent B. preceding C. respective D. bygone
Question 8: Your suggestions are not in harmony with the aims of our project.
A. incompatible with B. indifferent to C. disagreeable with D. unaccompanied by
Question 9: The renovation of the national museum is now nearing completion.
A. intervention B. restoration C. maintenance D. destruction
Question 10: The problem of salary didn't come up in the meeting last week.
A. mention B. approach C. ignore D. arise
Practice exercise 4
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: The natives were angry when foreigners came to their country and took over their land.
A. members B. locals C. migrants D. tourists
Question 2: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert nearby
ships of the disaster and request their help.
A. amusing B. strange C. bold D. help
Question 3: I'm all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he'll be a millionaire by the time he's 25, he's simply
crying for the moon.
A. longing for what is beyond the reach B. asking for what is attainable
C. doing something with vigor or intensity D. crying a lot and for a long time
Question 4: Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers. Nevertheless, a belief in the importance of a
'free press' slowly began to take hold in Europe.
A. to take place B. to make a mess
C. to become very strong D. to lose control
Question 5: You'll have to come up with a better idea than that if you want to win.
A. come in for B. work out C. bring out D. get down to
Question 6: My success in the exam spurred me on to study even harder.
A. discouraged B. supposed C. suppressed D. encouraged
Question 7: I don't like to travel with my brother because he drives recklessly.
A. carefully B. dangerously C. meticulously D. fastidiously
Question 8: "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication," said
the government staff to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. not popular C. not recorded D. not yet official
Question 9: Think about the interviewer's comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called
for the next job interview.
A. compliments B. criticism C. remarks D. character
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 1: I prefer secure jobs because I don't like keeping on moving and changing all the time.
A. challenging B. demanding C. stable D. safe
Question 2: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.
A.= extremely happy B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely unhappy D. feeling extremely airy
Question 3: Viking sailors landed in North America just under a thousand years ago.
A. upwards of (above/ over) B. only just C. just on D. not quite
Question 4: You're 25 years old, but you still haven't cut the apron strings.
A.= become independent B. bought a new house
C. relied on others D. started doing well
Question 5: The speaker was asked to condense (cô đọng, nói ý chính) his presentation in order to allow his
audiences have time to ask questions.
A. cut short B. = talk briefly C. make longer D. give details
Question 6: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must
be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked B. = obviously delighted
C. incredibly optimistic D. desperately sad
Question 7: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disaster-stricken
areas.
A. uncertainty B. willingness C. awareness D. = reluctance( lưỡng lự)
Question 8: The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
A. cancelled B. continued C. changed D. delayed
Question 9: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 10: Drivers 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 11: 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
Practice exercise 5
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: Critics say Russian authorities turn a blind eye to routine violations of safety norms and regulations,
with open pit mines often located dangerously close to towns and villages.
A. overlook: lờ đi B. notice C. pay attention D. supervise
Question 2: In the meantime, individuals so diagnosed might well be discriminated against by insurance companies
who will refuse to take them on, or employers who will refuse to hire them.
A. pay salary B. engage employees
C. share experience D. innovate
Question 3: Activities will be going down all day, rain or shine, and there will be plenty of opportunities to chow
down on wild boar sausages, haggis, Irish stew and many other Celtic fun foods.
A. with the nice weather B. no matter when
C. whatever the weather D. except for severe weather
Question 4: Imagine you tell her to come straight home, then you wait in vain for the sound of her key in the door.
A. for a short time B. in excitement C. in scare D. without results
Question 5: Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the
company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. being separated from peers B. forming a new business company
C. being together with friends D. enjoying the care of parents
Question 6: The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the
20th century.
A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame
Question 7: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things
Question 8: Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware of
its detriment (tổn hại) to their school work.
A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit
Question 9: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
Question 10: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over: nghĩ kỹ”.
A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
Question 11: The factory is fined(bị phạt) for discharging (tuôn ra) dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. keeping B. decreasing C. increasing D. releasing
Question 12: Prior to (trước)his appointment as secretary of state, Henry Kissinger was a professor of government
and international affairs at Harvard.
 A. Instead of B. Before C. During D. After
Question 13: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of date C. out of fashion D. out of order
Question 14: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target B. in accident C. at stake D. in comfort
Question 15. The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. suspicious B. popular C. easily seen D. beautiful
Question 16. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. manually (thủ công) B. spiritually C. automatically D. mechanically
Question 17. I am concerned about my children.
A. angry B. sad C. happy D. worried
Question 18. He seems to make the same mistake over and over again .
A. for good: vĩnh viễn B. in vain C. by the way D. repeatedly
Question 19: Deer like figures made from willow shoots are the oldest evidence of human habitation in the Grand
Canyon
A. proof B. clue C. dispute D. exhibit
Question 20: My school had been set up in 1995 before I began to work here three years ago
A. established B. located C. organized D. made
Question 21. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods to
welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favourite B. important C. customary D. national
Question 22: UNICEF has taken on the responsibility of aiding the children in need.
A. evaded B. affected C. assumed D. violated
Question 23: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plants pollens and dust.
A. polluted B. occupied C. filled D. concentrated
Question 24: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
Question 25: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get- together they usually try to make others feel
comfortable and relaxed.
A. meetings B. conferences C. conversations D. social reunions(gặp mặt, giao tiếp xã giao)
Question 26: The champion said she couldn’t have won the gold medal without the support of her parents and
teachers.
A. help B. success C. failure D. supply
Question 27: Peter didn’t mean to disrespect to his teacher. He just couldn’t control his temper.
A. show lack of trust B. show nervousness
C. show impolite behaviour D. show lack of attention
Question 28: You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview. As this may give your interviewers wrong
impression.
A. formal B. informal (thoải mái, k trang trọng) C. elegant D. nice
Question 29: You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the
questions.
A. look at B. listen to C. try your best D. focus your attention
Question 30:The majority of workers find it quite hard to live on the amount of the money they earn.
A. most of B. entire C. almost D. all of
Question 31: Paul always gets nervous whenever he has to give a presentation.
A. anxious B. fearful C. impressed D. supportive
Question 32: She always expresses her deep sympathy toward homeless children.
A. broad B. profound (sâu sắc) C. inside D. kind
Question 33: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
Question 34: Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. Offered
Mark the letter A, B, Q 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 1: In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely B. sluggishly C. weakly D. Shortly
Question 2: The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. Varied
Question 3: They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives
A. improving B. killing C. worsening D. cutting
Question 4: Training fo[pr the Olympics requires an enormous amount of work: athletes who want to compete must
work extremely hard.
A. very large B. small C. unusual D. very common
Question 5: The dim lights made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger's face in the distance.
A. faint B. muted C. strong D. weak
Question 6: Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain the high level of
customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much.
A. uphold B. continue C. eliminate D. connect
Question 7: They have not made any effort to integrate : hợp tác with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate : tách D. connect
Question 8: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A. constant B. changeable C. objective D. ignorant
Question 9. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction
A. enriched B. contaminated C. purified: tinh khiết D. strengthened
Question 10: Our well-trained staffs are always courteous to customers.
A. helpful B. rude C.= friendly D. open
Question 11: I always believe what you tell me because I respect you.
A. feel proud of B. look down upon: kinh thường C. laugh at D. don’t care
Question 12. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. = impolite B. polite C. unacceptable D. rude
Question 13. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated B. unskilled C. unqualified D. unimpaired
Question 14: This story is incredible. You will hardly believe in it.
A. interesting B. impressive C. believable D. confusing
Question 15: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent: for good B. current C. complicated D. present
Question 16: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. = warm C. dirty D. lazy
Question 17: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
Question 18: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. good behavior B. behaving improprely C. behaving nice D. behaving cleverly
Question 19: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent: nhân từ B. innovative C. naive D. guilty: có tội
Question 20: However, the idea the trains would be required to shift increasing amounts of produce from the Mid-
West is taking hold.
A. = starting to have an effect B. ending an effect
C. coming to an end D. being implemented
Question 21: Organizers and government officials in the period prior to the Games tried to encourage as many
Sydneysiders as possible to leave the city, or failing that to keep off the roads, in order to streamline transport to
Olympic events.
A. intrude: xâm nhập/phạm B. avoid encroaching C.= keep away from D. respect
Question 22: With some 3.2 billion people worldwide currently relying on seafood as a source of protein, the
findings highlight the urgent need for fisheries to take into account how climate change is shifting populations in the
sea.
A. = consider B. reflect C. ruminate: suy nghĩ lại D. disregard
Question 23: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate B. stay unchanged C. restrain D. remain unstable
Question 24: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to suffer B. something sad
C. something to entertain D. something enjoyable
Practice exercise 6
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 1: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyances B. risks C. irritations D. fears
Question 2: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the
way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. initiate B. lighten C. terminate D. prevent
Question 3: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.( không có tiền mặt)
A. cash-free B. cash-starved C. cash-strapped D. cash-in-hand
Cash-starved: không được cung cấp đủ tiền
Cash-in-hand: Money and notes ( tiền và giấy bạc trừ tiền tiết kiệm gửi ngân hàng)
Cash- strapped: kẹt tiền
Question 4: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A.publicly said B. publicly supported
C. strongly condemned D. openly criticised
Question 5: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large quantity D. small quantity
sufficiency: sự đầy đủ // excess: sự vượt quá mức// large quantity: số lượng lớn// small quantity: số lượng nhỏ
Question 6: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. speculation C. ease D. consideration
A. attraction: sự lôi cuốn // B. speculation: sự tích trữ, sự suy xét //
C. ease: sự thoải mái, thanh thản, vô tư //D. consideration: sự quan tâm
Question 7: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. look D. opinion
Question 8: Such problems as haste(vội vàng) and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
Question 9: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly as things really happen B. as trustingly as you can
C. with a negative attitude D. in a harmful way
Question 10: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. very happy and satisfied B. feeling embarrassed
C. talking too much D. easily annoyed or irritated
Question 11: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink.
A. excited B. surprised C. exhausted D. frightened
Question 12: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. erupted violently B. exploded suddenly
C. fell down unexpectedly D. went off accidentally
Question 13: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.
A. are proud of B. depreciate C. feel thankful for D. require
Question 14: Have you dedicated the last ten years to getting ahead in your career and the rewards that come with
that?
A. becoming successful B. choosing a new job
C. trying more D. becoming the leader
Question 15: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. sure C. open D. slow
Question 16: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
 A. happiness B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow D. loss
Question 17: He was obviously getting off on the adrenaline of performing before the crowd.
A. becoming frightened B. becoming admired
C. becoming excited D. becoming exhausted
Question 18: They want someone to make all their choices for them, so they just sit on the fence : k thể quyết định
việc gì) and wait to be told what to do.
A. ask for advice B. avoid making a decision
C. come to an end D. express their choices
Question 19: Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
A. are determined to take B. don't want to take
C. are offered D. have the necessary skills for
Question 20: One of the fundamentals of education, mathematics is taught from the earliest grades in school.
A. basics B. understandings C. needs D. points
Question 21: In 1969, the Beatles officially broke up after playing together as a band for more than a decade.
A. separated B. united C. worked together D. cooperated
Question 22: I don't really go in for winter sports very much.
A. am not good at B. do not hate C. do not practice D. am not keen on

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 1: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A.= busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
Question 2: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
Question 3: We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
B. Turn down B. slow down C. put down D. lie down
Question 4: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
B. calm B. miserable C. responsive D. uncomfortable
Question 5: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
B. Amicable B. kind C. mean D. hospitable
Question 6: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
B. kind B. honest C. thoughtful D. pleasant
Question 7: Despite its worldwide popularity, golf has never caught on in big way in St Lucia.
A. saw for a moment B. became popular C. became limited D. spread widely
Question 8: From most rooms, there are uninterrupted views of the castle.
A. nothing blocks the views B. the views with lots of impediment(cản trở)
C. adjoining (liền kề) views D. incessant (k ngừng)views
Question 9: You'll love the secluded beaches.
A. without many people B. Sequestered C. sheltered D. congested
Question 10: To preserve anonymity, the contributors' names were removed.
A. conserve B. cover C. presume D. reveal
Question 11: Keeping animals in these conditions is unbelievably cruel. The farmer ought to be prosecuted.
A. clever B. reasonable C. gentle D. = brutal
Question 12: I'd love to come, but I am snowed under at the moment.
A. am busy B. have free time C. have a bad cold D. am on the move
Question 13: III-gotten wealth is disgusting.
A. admiring B. distasteful C. worthless D. admirable
Question 14: One of our group's main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers.
A. prevent B. encourage C. avoiding D. expect
Question 15: The exercise was a piece of cake: I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. challenging B. easy C. boring D. understandable
Question 16: As you can see, my father does a lot of gardening and those rose bushes are the apples of his eye. He's
so proud of them.
A. the things that he likes very much B. the apples that he prefers
C. the things that is very important to him D. the things that he dislikes
Question 17: Laura loves to talk to anyone. Sometimes her chatter really gets on my nerves.
A. annoys me B. disturbs me C. pleases me D. encourages me
Question 18: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
* disastrous: thảm khốc, tai hại # beneficial: có lợi, có ích
Question 19: Vietnam’s admission to the Word Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted(đẩy mạnh) its trade
relations with other countries
A. balanced B. restricted C. expanded D. boosted