Chuyn bi tp: TM T NG NGHA, TRI NGHA VI T CHO

(Trch t cc thi tuyn sinh H 2011 2014)

A/ TM T NG NGHA VI T CHO
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
[H_D_2011]
1. His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing
B. regard
C. opinion
D. look
2. Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked
B. separated
C. shared
D. hidden
3. We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to
leave.
A. possessed by the surroundings
B. planted many trees in the surroundings
C. loved the surroundings
D. haunted by the surroundings
[H_A1_2012]
4. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A. minor comparison
B. interesting resemblance
C. significant difference
D. complete coincidence
5. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. openly criticised
B. publicly said
C. publicly supported
D. strongly condemned
6. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. an expensive work of art
B. a down-to-earth work of art
C. an excellent work of art
D. a large work of art
[H_D_2012]
7. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. businesses
B. advertisements
C. economics
D. contests
8. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. flowers and trees
B. plants and animals
C. mountains and forests
D. fruits and vegetables
9. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each
year.
A. have the right to refuse
B. are refused the right to
C. are given the right to
D. have the obligation to
[H_D_2013]
10. 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. terminate
B. prevent
C. initiate
D. lighten
11. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved
B. cash-strapped
C. cash-in-hand
D. cash-free
12. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. risks
B. annoyances
C. fears
D. irritations
[H_A1_2014]
13. Now many people who shop at a heath food store instead of a local supermarket are much more
likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage
A. full of preservatives B. harmful to heath C. convenient to prepare
D. beneficial to heath
14. Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous tourists
managed to reach the top.
A. Causing a lot of risks
B. bringing excitement
C. Resulting in depression
D. costing a lot of money
15. Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted
for the interview.
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A. Class
B. hand
C. small number
D. small amount
16. Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables together
to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern.
A. able to hear
B. physically abnormal
C. obedient to patterns
D. hard of hearing
17. Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the
human cell.
A. far-sighted views
B. spectacular sightings
C. deep understanding
D. in-depth studies
[H_D_2014]
18. 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
19. Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their childrens needs until frustration explodes
into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
A. slowly reaches the boiling point
B. remains at an unchanged level
C. suddenly becomes uncontrollable
D. stays under pressure
20. A friend in need is a friend indeed: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of Chinas
escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality
B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension
D. improving the condition
B/ TM T TRI NGHA VI T CHO
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
[H_D_2011]
1. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. excess
B. sufficiency
C. small quantity
D. large quantity
2. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease
B. attraction
C. consideration
D. speculation
[H_A1_2012]
3. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging
B. beneficial
C. severe
D. physical
4. Vietnams admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with
other countries.
A. boosted
B. expanded
C. restricted
D. balanced
[H_D_2012]
5. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. guilty
B. naive
C. innovative
D. benevolent
6. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Privileged
B. Impoverished
C. Well-off
D. Wealthy
[H_A1_2013]
7. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society
B. an inactive society
C. a physical society
D. a working society
8. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. calm
D. miserable
9. Wed better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow down
B. turn down
C. put down
D. lie down
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10. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean
B. amicable
C. kind
D. hospitable
11. Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. honest
B. kind
C. pleasant
D. thoughtful
[H_D_2013]
12. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
D. fluctuate
13. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to suffer
B. something enjoyable
C. something sad
D. something to entertain
[H_D_2014]
14. Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off
B. looks for
C. attends to
D. approves of
15. We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o'clock
and take good care of their own business.
A. manage an inflexible system
B. have a good voyage
C. run faster than others
D. organize things inefficiently

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