MỘT SỐ BÀI TẬP VỀ CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA VÀ TRÁI NGHĨA ÔN THI THPTQG

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A.minor comparison B. significant different
C. complete coincidence D. interesting resemblance
Question 2: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A.a large work of art B. an expensive work of art
C. an exellent work of art D. a down – to – earth work of art
Question 3: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A.publicly said B. publicly supported
C. strongly condemned D. openly criticised
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 4: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
Question 5: Vietnam’s admission to the Word Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with
other countries
A. balanced B. restricted C. expanded D. boosted
Question 6: 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
Question 7: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. speculation C. ease D. consideration
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 8: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to
leave.
A. planted many trees in the surroundings B. haunted by the surroundings
C. loved the surroundings D. possessed by the surroundings
Question 9: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. look D. opinion
Question 10: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
A. marked B.shared C hidden D.separated
Question 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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
Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
Question 16: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow
Question 17: 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
Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
Question 18: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
Question 19: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
Question 19: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
Mark the letter A, B, C, 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 21: 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 22: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. calm B. miserable C. responsive D. uncomfortable
Question 23: 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 24: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. kind B. honest C. thoughtful D. pleasant
Question 25: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. a physical society
 C. an inactive society D. a working society
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 26: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyances B. risks C. irritations D. fears
Question 27: 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 28: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-free B. cash-starved C. cash-strapped D. cash-in-hand
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 29: 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 30: 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

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Question 31: Now many people who shop at a health 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 health C. convenient to prepare D. beneficial to health
Question 32: 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
Question 33: Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted
for the interview.
A. class B. hand C. small number D. small amount
Question 34: 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 parents D. hard of hearing
Question 35: 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
Question 36: 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 37: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children’s 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
Question 38: “A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of China’s
escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension D. improving the condition
Question 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without
being aware of its detriment to their school work.
A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit
Question 43: Ms Stanford is an unusually prolific author. She has written a large number of books
these years, some of which are best-sellers.
A. reflective B. productive C. exhausted D. critical
Question 44: As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position.
A. powerful B. dreadful C. overflowing D. outgrowing
Question 45: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a
feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. concerning nutrition and health B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge D. having to do with food and cooking
Question 46: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed
Question 47: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened
C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
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 48: “Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!”
A. activist B. feminist C. optimist D. hobbyist
Question 49: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”
A. turn down B. look up C. slow down D. put forward
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 followings. 
Question 50:  Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off  B. setting up C. growing well hưng thịnh D. closing down
Question 51:  The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water . 
     A. imagination  B. bone  C. leash  D. image hình ảnh
Question 52:  At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes  B. always  C. hardly  D. never
Question 53. The wagonmaster decided to ford the stream.
A. valley B. mountain C. small river D. plain
Question 54. The ostrich egg is the largest egg of any non-extinct bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the
hummingbird
A. living B. dead C. flying D. vanished
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined words
in each of the following sentences.
Question 55: 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 56: “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
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
words in each of the following sentences.
Question 57: “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 58: 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
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 59:  When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach towel, the audience
was dumbfounded. 
          A.  speechless             B.  excited         C.  content            D.  applauding
Question 60:  The factory is fined for discharging  dangerous chemicals into the river.
          A.  keeping        B.  decreasing         C.  increasing           D.  releasing
Question 61:  Prior to 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 62:  You ought to send two hours as a minimum in the fresh air every day.
          A.  at ease             B.  at all                   C.  at least           D.  at most
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 63:  Tony was an agile and athletic youth.
            A. awkward                B. passive                    C. ponderous               D. inept

Question 64:  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 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest
Question 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
 A. acceptable B. pretty highs C. wonderful D. reasonable
Question 71: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. enter B. visit C. arrive D. return
Question 72: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A.  come into B.  brought up C.  put up D.  grown up
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 73: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. dirty D. lazy
Question 74: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 75. The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure.
A. method B. belief C. improvement D. regulations
Question 76. When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make others
feel comfortable and relaxed.
A. meetings B. conferences C. conversations D. social reunions
Question 77. The republic of South Africa occupies the southern tip of the continent.
A. takes up B. takes in C. takes over D. takes on
Question 78.For centuries, people made up stories about dragons.
A. constructed B. created C. beautified D. prepared
Question 79. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. frightens me C. irritates me D. moves me
Question 80. In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star.
            A. signifies                  B. predicts                   C. contrast                   D. examines
Question 81.  The new cowboy-film catches the fancy of the children.
            A. attracts                   B. satisfies                   C. surprises                  D. amuses
Question 82. The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
            A. revived                   B. surprised                 C. survived                  D. convived
 Question 83: 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 84: 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
Question 85: Music can also help you to relax and feel rejuvenated.
A. strengthened B. bettered C. refreshed D. recovered
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet t o indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the fo llowing questions.
Question 86: This story is incredible. You will hardly believe in it.
A. interesting B. impressive C. believable D. confusing
Question 87: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent B. current C. complicated D. present
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 88: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned    B. deliberate  C. accidental    D. unintentional
Question 89: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity       B. small quantity      C. excess     D. sufficiency
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 90: I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet.
A. close look B. quick look C. direct look D. furtive look
Question 91: These anniversaries mark the milestones of a happy and lasting relationship between married
couples.
A. signs B. achievements C. landmarks D. progresses
Question 92: Teachers have been asked to concentrate on literacy and numeracy.
A. the ability to read and write B. basic skills in mathematics
C. good knowledge of literature D. the ability to write books
Question 93: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be confident C. be smart D. be pessimistic
Question 94: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike
Question 95: 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 96. 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 97. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. manually B. spiritually C. automatically D. mechanically
Question 98. I am concerned about my children.
A. angry B. sad C. happy D. worried
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 99. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B. polite C. unacceptable D. rude
Question 100. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated B. unskilled C. unqualified D. unimpaired
IV. Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined
words in each of the following sentences.
Question 101: I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. right B. favor C. honor D. advantage
Question 102. You ought to send two hours as a minimum in the fresh air every day .
A. at most B. at all C. at least D. at ease
Question 103. He seems to make the same mistake over and over again .
A. for good B. in vain C. by the way D. repeatedly
Question 104. Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.
A. concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B. are selfish C. are cruel D. attack suddenly
Question 105: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. a down- to – earth work of art B. an excellent work of art
C. an expensive work of art D. a large work of art
Question 106: 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 107: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking
A. frightens me B. moves me C. irritates me D. steers me
Question 108: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have got home dry B. have been successful
C. have not got wet D. have got no water
Question 109: 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. instead of C. restricted D. as well as
Question 110: Many political radicals advocated that women should not be discriminated on the basic of their
sex.
A. publicly supported    B. rightly claimed      C. publicly said      D. openly criticized
Question 111: For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
A. practical                     B.  critical        C. necessary               D. appropriate
Question 112: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.  
A. speed                         B. expect more    C. do better                D. treat better
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 113: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. fearsome B. expected C. excited D. optimistic
Question 114: If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
A. develop B. ascend C. decrease D. raise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 115: They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
Question 116: Women’s taking part in politics has got widespread objections from male statement in many parts
of the world.
A. intensive B. extensive C. inside D. slight
Question 117: 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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 118: Our well-trained staffs are always courteous to customers.
A. helpful B. rude C. friendly D. open
Question 119: 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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 120. 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 121. When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.
A. partially deaf B. listening attentively C. listening neglectfully D. deaf
Question 122. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing B. exploding C. developing D. running
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 123. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of
extinction
A. enriched B. contaminated C. purified D. strengthened
Question 124. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. damaging C. severe D. beneficial
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.
Question 125: UNICEF has taken on the responsibility of aiding the children in need.
A. evaded B. affected C. assumed D. violated
Question 126: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plants pollens and dust.
A. polluted B. occupied C. filled D. concentrated
Question 127: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
Question 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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
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 133: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect
Question 134: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A. constant B. changeable C. objective D. ignorant
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 135: 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 7: Paul always gets nervous whenever he has to give a presentation.
 A. anxious B. fearful C. impressed D. supportive
Question 136: Tests are regularly conducted in this area to ascertain whether pollution levels have dropped.
A. contemplate B. behold C. determine D. consider
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 137: 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 138: 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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 139: She always expresses her deep sympathy toward homeless children.
A. broad B. profound C. inside D. kind
Question 140: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
A. composure B. agitation C. contentment D. tranquility
Question 141: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have not got wet B. have got no water
C. have been successful D. have got home dry
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 142: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unimpaired B. unskilled C. ill-educated D. qualified
Question 143: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing.
A. wealthy B. kind C. broke D. poor
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
Question 144: The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. Excluded
Question 145: The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve B. generation C. natural environment D. diversity
Question 146: Poor people often laments about their lives while wealthy people do their best to work to make
money.
A. worries B. talks C. excites D. complains
Choose the word (s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
Question 147: They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives
A. improving B. killing C. worsening D. cutting
Question 148: 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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 149: I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy B. very bored C. very scared D. very idle

Question 150: 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 151: Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role.
A. Giving birth to a baby B. Having no child C. Bring up a child D. Educating a child
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 152: The degree of brilliance of the star Algol changes noticeably every two and a half days.
A. unwaveringly B. wildly C. invisibly D. Unpredictably

Question 153: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 154: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
Question 155: Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. Offered
Question 156: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 157: In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely B. sluggishly C. weakly D. Shortly
Question 158: The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. Varied

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 159: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of fashion B. out of order C. out of practice D. out of work
Question 160: "I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry"
A. unsuccessful B. homeless C. hopeful D. successful
Question 161: Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. calls B. reports C. prepares D. arrives
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underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 162: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. protect B. pollute C. raise D. destroy
Question 163: It was a very wonderful opportunity for us to catch.
A. miss B. break C. have D. hold
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 164: The woman decided to devote herself full-time to social work.
A. determine B. bring C. help D. dedicate
Question 165: We should join hands to make our city green, clean and elegant.
A. work together B. take action C. put together D. make decisions
Question 166: My mom is always bad- tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 167: His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn’t want to hire him any more.
A. respect B. rudeness C. obedience D. agreement
Question 168: Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and depression when being asked about their future.
A. sorrow B. hopefulness C. distress D. sadness
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 169. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
 A. pay all attention to B. be interested in C. be related to D. express interest in
Question 170. 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 171. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. keeping B. decreasing C. increasing D. releasing

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 172. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
Question 173. Psychologists encourage their patients not to get upset about trivial matters.
A. expectant B. unnecessary C. minor D. important

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
174. Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident.
A. with the same speed B. in the usual or ordinary way
C. strangely and irregularly D. repeatedly in different modes
175. He passed his exams with flying color.
A. apprehension B. difficultly C. successfully D. hopeful
176. Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost anything
you ask.
A. suitable B. good C. right D. important
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
177. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. good behavior B. behaving improperly
C. behaving nice D. behaving cleverly
178. 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
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 179: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. rub out B. pay off C. bump off D. give up
Question 180: John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings.
A. spending on B. using up C. putting out D. saving up
Question 181: You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.
A. loss B. charge C. punishment D. offense
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 182: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the
starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.
A. with backbones B. with ribs C. without ribs D. without backbones
Question 183: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 184: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. free B. voluntary C. pressure D. mandatory
Question 185: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. amicable B. hospitable C. kind D. mean
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to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 186: I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
A. be interested in B. get in touch C. have connection D. be related
Question 187: In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. stressed B. enlarged C. progressed D. ripened
Question 188: The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.
A. influenced B. touched C. annoyed D. sad
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 189:Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety B. changes C. conversation D. number
Question 190:Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be
any response.
A. feeling B. emotion C. reply D. effect
Question 191:I am afraid of living on my own in a big city.
A. poorly B. hungry C. freely D. alone
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 192:I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected.
 A. dismissed B. offered C. removed D. disagree
Question 193:My uncle drives carefully, so he rarely causes accidents.
A. frequently B. always C. usually D. sometimes
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underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 194: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good
A. remain in effect B. remain for good
C. stand in life D. are in good condition
Question 195: There was nothing they can do, but leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down
A. unless B. except C. then D. instead of
Question 196: : In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of the star
A. examines B. signifies    C. predict   D. contrasts
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underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 197: The soldiers were told to commence firing in the mock battle
A. continue B. stop C. begin D. evoke
Question 198: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being
A. accessible B. revealed C. lively D. frequented
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 199: I think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A in the end B. forever C. temporarily D. for everybody

Question 200: Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily
support.
A. inner part B. test C. entrance D. change
Question 201: The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain anonymous.
A. unknown B. publicized C. identified D. followed
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 202: My mother is a live wire who is always as busy as a bee.
A. leisurely B. freely C. appropriate D. critical
Question 203: Hardly anyone showed up the party last night due to the heavy rain.
A. Almost everyone B. Practically noone C. Everyone D. Nearly noone
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 204. We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day B. day after day C. all day long D. all long day
Question 205. Vung Tau is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. rich B. successful C. honest D. famous
Question 206. What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. enjoyable B. free C. quiet D. busy
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 207. Visitors, especially children, can go there to learn how to recognize the different species of
animals and plants.
A. pure B. same C. alike D. whole
Questions 208. Fish only species that are not of concern, threatened or endangered.
A. bettered B. born C. safeguarded D. taught
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meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 209:Brilliant sunshine suddenly lit up the room.
A. very bright B. quite C. perfect D. modest
Question 210:Jane had to care for her sic mother.
A. look for B. approve of C. focus on D. look after
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 211: It’s very rude to talk behind someone’s back.
A. cozy B. polite C. formal D. happy
Question 212: Bungee jumping is often seen as a risky sport.
A. creative B. safe C. promising D. violent

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the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 213:I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A.reasonable B.acceptable C.pretty high D.wonderful
Question 214:Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according
to brightness.
A. record B.shine C.categorize D.diversify
Question 215:Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory.
A.dedicated B.sent C.gave D.offered
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the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 216:His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A.elicited B.irregular C.secret D.legal
Question 217:The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
A.look down on B.put up with C.take away from D.give on to
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to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 218: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
Question 219: I didn’t go to work this morning. I stayed at home because of the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
Question 220: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. put up B. brought up C. come into D. grown up
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Question 221: Pure water is often a fairly rare commodity that requires significant energy to produce.
A. Contaminated B. Clean C. Unadulterated D. Flawless
Question 222: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. accessible B. revealed C. lively D. frequented
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 223: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be interested in B. express interest in C. be related to D. pay attention to
Question 224: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of practice
Question 225: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be pessimistic B. be optimistic C. be smart D. be confident
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 226: 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 227: Some animals make identical sounds when they sense danger. Thus, they appear to be
communicating with each other.
A. frightening B. similar C. loud D. different
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 228: The high cost of this kind of drug prohibits the widespread use from many people
A. increases B. encourages C. bans D. advertises
Question 229: There was a marked improvement in his health after he came back from Singapore.
A. progress B. expectation C. hope D. treatment
Question 230: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. controlling B. storing C. purifying D. getting
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 231: She finds it hard to sing the song because this edition varies a little from the first one.
A. differs B. remains unstable C. remains unchanged D. changes
Question 232: If the two signatures are not identical, the bank will not honor the check.
A. fake B. genuine C. similar D. different
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 233: What we know about certain diseases is still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily
among the population.
A. enough B. imperative C. important D. efficient
Question 234: 47% of Chinese millionaires plan to emigrate. They want better education for their children and
purer and safer environment for the whole families. Their ideal destinations are North America and Northern
Europe.
A. stay in B. become richer C. fly away D. come back
Question 235: The Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to victims of major disasters such as floods,
earthquakes, epidemics, and famines.
A. serious droughts B. poverty
C. shortage of water D. serious shortage of food
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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 236. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B.polite C. unacceptable D. rude

Question 237. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. unaware B.supportive C. intolerant D. tired
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Question 238. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to
sink.
A. exhausted B. surprised C. frightened D. excited
Question 239. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly as things really happen B. with a negative attitude
C. in a harmful way D. as trustingly as you can
Question 240. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated
closest

Question 241: Stonehenge is surely Britain’s greatest national icon, symbolizing mystery, power and endurance.
A. representing B. making C. meaning D. referring
Question 242: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite – through local or national TV
networks.
A. Dedication B. Compilation C. Considering D. Dispersal
Question 243: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot
in his mouth.
A. making a mistake B. saying embarrassing things
C. speaking indirectly D. doing things in the wrong order

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 244: Mutualism is a type of symbiosis that occurs when two unlike organisms live together in a state
that is mutually beneficial.
A. alike B. dislike C. similar D. Likely

Question 245: There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated.

A. overestimated B. understated C. overemphasized D. undertaken

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 246. Now many people who shop at a health food store instead of a local supermarket are much more
likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage.

A. convenient to prepare B. beneficial to health C. full of preservatives D. harmful to health

Question 247. 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

Question 248. The whole audience objected to their foul play during the football match.

A. clumsy B. dependent C. imperfect D. unfair

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 249. 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. organize things inefficiently B. manage an inflexible system
C. run faster than others D. have a good voyage
Question 250. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with
other countries.
A. boosted B. expanded C. restricted D. balanced
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meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 251: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.

A. unimpaired B. unskilled C. ill-educated D. unqualified
Question 252: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
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meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 253: World Wide Fund for Nature was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological
diversity,
sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption .
A. contamination B. energy C. extinction D. development

Question 254: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children’s needs until frustration explodes
into difficult behavior.
A. remains at an unchanged level C. slowly reaches the boiling point
B. suddenly becomes uncontrollable  D. stays under pressure 
Question 255:The board of directors rejected the proposed project, explaining that it was too expensive to be
feasible at the present moment.
A. costly  B. troublesome  C. capable  D. practicable