BÀI TẬP TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA – MỨC ĐỘ THÔNG HIỂU – PHẦN 2

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

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. In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge
one‟s level in society by the kind of language used.
A. connected with B. not allowed by C. separated from D. dissimilar to
Question 2. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. epidemic B. drought C. famine D. flood
Question 3. At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
A. provided evidence for B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from D. gave no proof of
Question 4. In remote communities, it‟s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. refill C. repeat D. empty
Question 5. Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian‟s land.
A. hostility B. amity C. hatred D. fright
Question 6. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on
the highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
Question 7. A good auditorium will ensure that the sound is able to be heard.
A. illegitimate B. inedible C. inaudible D. illegible
Question 8. In spite of his being tortured, the captured soldier did not reveal the location of the camp.
A. divert B. conceal C. digress D. divulge
Question 9. We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.
A. spend B. manage C. use up D. marry
Question 10. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. superficial B. indifferent C. casual D. inadequate
Question 11. James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting
things that he saw, but he found another way to express himself.
A. speak with voice B. keep silent C. write his thoughts D. communicate
Question 12. The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bomb.
A. differently B. hesitantly C. certainly D. temporally
Question 13. If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed
immediately.
A. coincidentally B. deliberately C. instinctively D. accidentally
Question 14. Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her
friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice
C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind
Question 15. Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any colour change.
A. subsequent to B. previous to C. at the time of D. proceeding

1
Question 16. With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and
beauty.
A. oblivious B. controversial C. ubiquitous D. unknown
Question 17. Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn‟t eat any chocolate.
A. denying B. supporting C. advising D. impugning
Question 18. The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become
known prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
Question 19. We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
A. dutiful B. responsible C. accountable D. irresponsible
Question 20. The caffeine in coffee invigorates a coffee drinker.
A. galvanizes B. extrudes C. fatigues D. activates
Question 21. Organized research may discourage novel approaches and inhibit creativity, so seminal
discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic tradition.
A. common B. coherent C. varied D. unbiased
Question 22. In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical calendar created, the advent of Sirius in the
morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile.
A. functional B. inefficient C. accurate D. standard
Question 23. The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
A. enormous B. terrific C. strange D. awful
Question 24. A pessimistic person always sees things on the dark sides.
A. difficult B. intelligent C. comfortable D. sanguine
Question 25. I'd like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. put some money into B. give some money out
C. leave some money aside D. withdraw some money from
Question 26. His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot
of prizes.
A. difficulty B. barrier C. advantage D. disadvantage
Question 27. Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to
cooperate more in the future.
A. express disapproval of B. voice opinions on
C. find favor with D. resolve a conflict over
Question 28. They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. cold blooded
Question 29. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. a physical society B. an inactive society
C. a working society D. an active society
Question 30. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent B. innovative C. guilty D. naive
Question 31. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency

2
Question 32. During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back B. holding at C. holding by D. holding to
Question 33. This puzzle is a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. very difficult B. easy enough C. rather boring D. quite understandable
Question 34. The boy dose not resemble his brother in any way.
A. take up B. look up C. look after D. take after
Question 35. When he heard the news, Simon got on the next train to London.
A. got of B. got in C. got away D. got off
Question 36. I am at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to
play video games all day.
A. try to understand B. lose the game C. feel like a stranger D. know a lot
Question 37. For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
A. complicated B. dangerous C. safe D. peculiar
Question 38. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. miserable D. calm
Question 39. I‟m sorry I can‟t come out this weekend – I‟m up to my ears in work.
A. very scared B. very bored C. very idle D. very busy
Question 40. - “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.”
- “Have you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
A. very proud B. exhausted C. extremely dissapointed D. extremely pleased
Question 41. Biologists have introducted a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.
A. tare and specious B. small but invaluable
C. weak and easily hurt D. strong and not easily hurt
Question 42. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago..
A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object-oriented
Question 43. This shouldn‟t be too taxing for you.
A. comfortable B. demanding C. easy D. relaxing
Question 44. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate B. separate C. cooperate D. assemble
Question 45. In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat
Question 46. Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
A. fierce B. stable C. fleeting D. loose
Question 47. Constant correction of speaking „errors‟ by a teacher is often counter-productive, as
student may become afraid to speak at all.
A. desolate B. fruitless C. barren D. effective
Question 48. Sorry, I can‟t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about B. busy with C. interested in D. free from
Question 49. She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone.
A. later B. provided C. unloaded D. lift
Question 50. He takes his dates to intimate restaurants where there is candlelight.
A. quiet B. noisy C. dark D. large and brightly lit

3
---------------THE END---------------