BÀI TẬP ĐỒNG NGHĨA (109 câu )

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvements in public
health, nutrition and medicine.
A. expectation B. span C. prospect D. anticipation
Question 2: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. outspoken B. tactful C. strict D. firm
Question 3: The teacher testified to the boy’s honesty when he was accused of stealing from another
student.
A. believed in B. doubted C. confirmed D. ensured
Question 4: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
Question 5: There were so many members of the company who had gone against the leader that he
resigned.
A. approved B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
Question 6: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging
toxic chemicals into the sea.
A. releasing B. producing C. obtaining D. dismissing
Question 7: His idea helped pave the way for the growth in the company’s revenues.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
Question 8: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was
running.
A. flushing out with water B. washing out with water
C. supplying water D. cleaning with water
Question 9: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Question 10: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
Question 11: Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the swimming pool had to be shelved.
A. delayed B. canceled C. disapproved D. stopped
Question 12: Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. try to be better B. try to beat
C. gain a disadvantage over D. gain an advantage over
Question 13: According to Freud, dreams can be interpreted as the fulfillment of wishes.
A. attainment B. performance C. conclusion D. completion
Question 14: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. remains for good B. is still in good condition
C. stands in life D. remains in effect
Question 15: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant
thinkers to recognize their potential.
A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes
Question 16: The introduction of credit cards radically modified North American’s spending habits.
 A. devoted B. altered C. reduced D. resolved
Question 17: The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
Question 18: It takes roughly 4000 pounds of petals to make a single pound of rose oil.
A. amazingly B. as much as C relatively. D. more or less
Question 19: I take my hat off to all those people worked hard to get the contract.
A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike
Question 20: Efforts by the company to improve its productivity were hampered by lack of funds.
A. prevented B. assisted C. encouraged D. endangered
Question 21: Don’t be chicken-hearted; ask her to the party.
A. modest B. active C. cowardly D. shy
Question 22: Once in a while I visit my grandparents in the country and stay there for some days.
A. always B. rarely C. occasionally D. scarcely
Question 23: While endeavoring to find a new route to India, Columbus discovered America.
A. sailing B. failing C. trying D. hoping
Question 24: At first, I decided to stay at home. But, on second thoughts, I will come with him.
A. thinking about this B. changing the interest
C. changing opinions after thinking again D. thinking a lot
Question 25: He was so happy that he kept grinning all the time.
A. shouting B. crying C. thrilling D. smiling widely
Question 26: The flight was called off because there was a severe storm
A. cancelled B. postponed C. scheduled D. interrupted
Question 27: The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enforced B. enabled C. ensured D. enacted
Question 28: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day C. every two days D. every second day
Question 29. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the
amiual meeting in May.
A. encouragement B. rudeness C. politeness D. measurement
Question 30. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well
informed.
A. easily seen B. suspicious C. popular D. beautiful
Question 31. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the
duties and responsibilities of a national relief society.
A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in
Question 32. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the
League of Red Cross Societies in 1991.
A. started B. helped C. treated D. dedicated
Question 33. Some land is best used if two or more different kinds of crops are grown on it alternately;
on the other hand, it is better to grow the same crop continuously.
A. one after another B. slowly but surely
C. time after time D. for many years
Question 34. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the
duties and responsibilities of a national relief society.
 A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in
Question 35. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn't show surprise B. didn't want to see
C. wasn't happy D. didn't care
Question 36. Some of the business practices of that chemical company make it a menace in this area.
A. leader B. major producer C. large employer D. threat
Question 37. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the
duties and responsibilities of a national relief society.
A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in
Question 38. Mountain people of adjoining nations have great deal in common because terrain and
climate mould their lives similarly.
A. neighboring B. distant C. friendly D. developing
Question 39. A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the comer.
A. ran away B. was nearly hurt C. was hurt D. bumped into the car
Question 40. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. credit card B. cash and carry C. monthly payment D. piece by piece
Question 41. Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by
the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. unless B. as well as C. restricted D. instead of
Question 42. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental
catastrophe.
A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic
Question 43. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well
informed.
A. easily seen B. suspicious C. popular D. beautiful
Question 44. We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not
want to leave.
A. loved the surroundings B. haunted by the surroundings
C. planted many trees in the surroundings D. possessed by the surroundings
Question 45. Those with incomes ranging from $2000 to $4000 enjoy a luxurious and extravagant life.
A. grazing B. raving C. varying D. turning
Question 46. Today, she is fortunate to be one of the last few surviving U-boats in the world, preserved
in time and on display in the Museum of Science in Chicago.
A. under supervision B. on exhibit C. located D. stored
Question 47. In certain industries the workers' apparel is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy.
A. food B. clothing C. equipment D. Morale
Question 48. "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for
publication," said the government official to the reporter.
A. not popular B. not recorded C. beside the point D. not yet official
Question 49. Though he’s rich, he prefers to live in a modest little house.
A. current B. clever C. attractive D. humble
Question 50. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the
annual meeting in May.
 A. encouragement B. rudeness C. politeness D. measurement
Question 51. Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.
A. promiscuous B. significant C. casual D. aggressive
Question 52. In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. companies B. services C. supermarkets D. farms
Question 53. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position.
A. overflowing B. dreadful C. powerful D. outgrowing
Question 54. Originally the builders have me a price of $5,000, but now they say they underestimated
it, and now it’s going to be at least $8,000.
A. undervalued B. outnumbered C. underrated D. misjudged
Question 55. It is inevitable that smoking will damage your health.
A. unavoidable B. intriguing C. invading D. unhealthy
Question 56. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.
A. come out of boredom B. come in large numbers
C. come without knowing what they will see D. come by plane
Question 57. The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade
agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states.
A. reconcile B. strengthen C. prolong D. augment
Question 58. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
A. categorize B. shine C. record D. diversify
Question 59. With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising
youth’ awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage.
A. endowment B. tradition C. heredity D. bequest
Question 60. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. firm B. outspoken C. strict D. tactful
Question 61. All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth in January 2006 Camp echoed that
theme named “Water and the Arts”.
A. illustrated B. mentioned C. reflected D. remembered
Question 62: Can we fix the current computer system, or would it be better to start from scratch with a
new system?
A. from the beginning to the end B. completely from the beginning
C. from the end D. from head to toe
Question 63: The FDA is the common name for the Food and Drug Administration. It is a government
agency that makes consumer goods safe. It regulates food and the food supply.
A. controls B. adjusts C. forbids D. allows
Question 64: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. hyperactive B. melancholy
C. eating a lot D. lively and in high spirits
Question 65: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to
bring the country’s more than 50-year-long civil war to an end.
A. sure B. certain C. determined D. original
Question 66. The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their
work as well the references from previous employers.
 A. ambitious B. unqualified C. proficient D. inconvenient
Question 67. The protesters were angry with the council’s plan to do away with a lovely old building
and put a car park there instead.
A. destroy B. replace C. remain D. keep
Question 68: My dad got into trouble sometimes because he didn’t suffer fools gladly. He would be
very direct with people if he didn’t agree with them and that would sometimes cause offense.
A. felt bad around foolish people B. acted like idiots don’t exist
C. was harsh to people who seem idiotic D. was understanding towards the less clever
Question 69: Readers are required to abide by the rules of the library and mind their manners.
A. review B. memorize C. obey D. compose
Question 70: This type of artificial intelligence would not usurp human team members, but work with
them as partners to tackle difficult challenges.
A. take someone else's power B. criticize someone strongly
C. decide something officially D. determine other's behaviors
Question 71: He kept on butting in with silly comments, which made his teacher angry.
A. interrupting B. interfering C. flattering D. excluding
Question 72: The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.
A. notify the boss B. apply for another job
C. give up his job D. be given a better job
Question 73: There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using
robotic probes to study distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages
C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
Question 74: You should drink a glass of water before a workout and then pause regularly to
drink more.
A. break up B. break down C. break off D. break in
Question 75: People who hold optimistic view believe that cities of the future will increase the
general well-being of individuals and societies.
A. health state B. quality of life
C. level of development D. growth rate
Question 76: Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
A. Acquisition B. Requirement C. Inquiry D. Acknowledgement
Question 77: The boy was let off lightly this morning due to not having done his homework.
A. punished B. promised C. commended D. persuaded
Question 78: Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking
messages about the world.
A. inspirational B. provocative C. stimulating D. universal
Question 79: A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications
that put patience in jeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. in reality C. under control D. under pressure
Question 80: Wait until they're out of earshot, then I'll tell you exactly what happened to them when
they were on holiday.
A. beyond power B. unable to hear C. out of sight D. impossible to know
Question 81: The heavy rain and wind destroyed many houses and buildings in the town.
A. drizzle B. blizzard C. typhoon D. downpour
Question 82: Lunch was in a typical Cuban restaurant and consisted of fruit, rice and chicken.
A. include B. conclude C. invert D. convert
Question 83: It's unfair for Marry to be done out of chances to get promotion.
A. considered as B. looked forward to
C. interested in D. prevented from
Question 84: Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.
A. Living standard B. Longevity C. Life Skills D. Lifeline
Question 85: Young college and university students participate in helping the poor who have suffered
badly in wars or natural disasters.
A. get involved in B. interfere with C. join hands D. come into
Question 86: Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation.
A. put down B. cut down C. go down D. hand down
Question 87: Mary has a strong desire to make indugndent decisions.
A. self-absorbed B. self-confident
C. self-confessed D. self-determining
Question 88: Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat
and do.
A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for
Question 89: Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views
and experience other activities.
A. unbreathable B. heartbreaking C. awe-inspiring D. unforgettable
Question 90: Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
Question 91: Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy
climate, a pollution-free atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces.
A. healthy B. prosperous C. modern D. green
Question 92: I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
A. comes on B. comes up C. comes in D. comes into
Question 93: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967
in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands
initiallỵ.
A. basically B. firstly C. lastly D. officially
Question 94: After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the
Communist Party of Viet Nam adopted a resolution to have 'more friends and fewer enemies'.
A. breakdown B. breakthrough C. breakin D. outbreak
Question 95: Local people have cut down the forests to make way for farming.
A. allow farming to take place B. lose way in farming
C. have a way of farming D. give way to farming
Question 96: Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans
live in harmony with nature.
A. coexist peacefully with B. fall in love with
C. agree with D. cooperate with
Question 97: We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic
growth, stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. achievement B. development C. prevention D. reduction
Question 98: Gary didn't always see eye to eye with his father, and this is where the honesty shows
through.
A. agree with B. be opposed to C. look up to D. take after
Question 99: Journalists can make mistakes, so don't believe everything you read in the press.
A. publications B. news bulletins
C. reference books D. newspapers and magazines
Question 100: She was so happy when he got down on bended knee and popped the question.
A. asked her out B. asked her to be on a date
C. asked her to give him some money D. asked her to marry him
Question 101: An organisation for Educational Development co-operated with our school to establish
free English classes for the poor in the area.
A. put away B. put off C. set off D. set up
Question 102: Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
A. make the last decision B. make important changes
C. raise the first idea D. sacrifice for others
Question 103: The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on
rice - the most important crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. banner B. logo C. motto D. slogan
Question 104: We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when
he was a child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
Question 105: Ecotourism is a unique way for travellers to engage in sustainable tourism while
vacationing.
A. disconnect B. promise to marry C. join D. catch
Question 106: In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. give up B. go up C. make up D. bring up
Question 107: I am now reconciled with two of my estranged siblings - not just my older brother,
but my sister, whom I hadn't spoken to for 17 years.
A. contactable B. harmonised C. opposed D. truthful
Question 108: Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped
countries better their lives.
A. make B. risk C. improve D. start
Question 109: Some tourist areas have suffered from some environmental damage.
A. covered B. finished C. taken D. undergone