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Trang 1200 CÂU TÌM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA – TRÁI NGHĨA
CHỌN LỌC TỪ CÁC ĐỀ THI ĐH
PART 2
I 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
Câu 1: Remember to drop me a line while you are away on business
Câu 2: He disapproved of the behavior his sons displayed during the church service this week
Câu 3: The dim lights made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger's face in
the distance
Câu 4: Have you ever tried using hydrogen peroxide as a person to induce vomiting instead
of the good old traditional methods?
Câu 5: He was mystified by my experience, though perhaps not particularly envious
Câu 6: I was horrified to find a drug tablet which had been left on purpose in my room
yesterday
Câu 7: Those with incomes ranging from $2000 to $4000 enjoy a luxurious and extravagant life
Câu 8: In certain industries the workers' apparel is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy
Câu 9: He is among wealthy members of the golf club He possesses houses, land and property
across the country
Câu 10: ICD implantation is a routine operation with a very low complication rate
Trang 2Câu 11: She received a light blow on the side of the head close to the right eye
Câu 12: You should cut down on cigarettes, for smoking does no good to your health
Câu 13: A bachelor's degree is required if one wishes to apply for the job
Câu 14: In some Asian countries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors
Câu 15: Old buidings should be demolished to make space for modern high-rise ones
Câu 16: Always think of other issues you might run into at work and have exit strategies for
them all
Câu 17: A good doctor should have broad knowledge in a specialized area of medicine
Câu 18: 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
Câu 19: Although it is now redundant, the church continues to be used occasionally for worship
Câu 20: Angels just look for feasible projects to invest, and they will turn down infeasible ones
without giving them a look
Câu 21: Compounds which are plentiful in nature are calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, and
aluminum oxide
Câu 22: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship
began to sink
Câu 23: You must answer the police's questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble
Trang 3Câu 24: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy
Câu 25: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people
Câu 26: We really appreciate your helpe, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in
time
Câu 27: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination
Câu 28: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged
by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order
Câu 29: They had conclusive evidence that he caused the accident on the motorway
Câu 30: The inhospitable climate in a desert makes it impossible for most animals and plants to
survive
Câu 31: Speaking conservatively, I think he will be the winner of the English contest
Câu 32: What do you think gives off more radiation, a cell phone or a laptop?
Câu 33: I discarded my old computer last week because it cost me a lot of money to fix its
problems
Câu 34: She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him
Câu 35: Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century
Câu 36: The cotton gin was commonplace on many nineteenth century farms
Câu 37: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long
Trang 4Câu 38: The president delivered an eloquent speech in front of a large audience of investors
Câu 39: Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviors
Câu 40: Don’t forget to drop me a line while you are away
Câu 41: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good
Câu 42: With respect to money, angels are very cautious in choosing which company to invest
in so as to maximize the return
Câu 43: I can consume 1 kg of rice at a time
Câu 44: That China emerged as a world economic power has been a threat to the rest of the
world
Câu 45: The glass won’t break into many pieces easily because it is made of plastic
II 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
Câu 46: At the managers' meeting, the group decided against the new project as a viable option
and decided on another direction to ensure success for the company's fall line
Câu 47: The couple tried to converse in the busy restaurant, but they couldn't hear themselves
speak so they went elsewhere
Câu 48: He wants to find a temporary job or a seasonal one
Câu 49: The names of the participants in the survey were changed to preserve anonymity
Câu 50: I talked with her in a chance meeting last month
Trang 5Câu 51: Many animals are being endangered by human activities such as the burning of coal
and charcoal for heating and cooking
Câu 52: Workers need a secure environment so that they can work more effectively
Câu 53: I lost contact with my family and friends since I lost my mobile phone
Câu 54: He is not popular and has a lot of enemies
Câu 55: The jury declared him guilty and sentenced him to death
Câu 56: Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on
the weekends
Câu 57: Child welfare deals with parents or caregivers who abuse or neglect their children
Câu 58: I can't tolerate this situation any longer
Câu 59: The number of illiterate adults in mountainous and remote areas in Vietnam has
declined over the last few years
A able to read and write
B unable to pass an exam in reading and writing
C inflexible
D able to join intramural sport
Câu 60: Melanie thought the issue at hand was not morally just, and consequently she would
never endorse the petition circulating throughout her neighborhood
Câu 61: After many months of grueling work and painful injuries to her shoulder and back,
Susan realized that her dream of swimming the English Channel was unattainable
Câu 62: 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
Trang 6Câu 63: The merry wedding ceremony took place outdoors It was beautiful and picturesque!
Câu 64: She slept soundly between two blue coaches in a tranquil cafe
Câu 65: I was glum because I couldn't reach my goals
Câu 66: The US troops are using more sophisticated weapons in the Far East
Câu 67: In remote communities, it is important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in
Câu 68: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
Câu 69: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning
Câu 70: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community
Câu 71: There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having
trouble
Câu 72: Jonathan is brave enough to stop the man with a knife from hurting a little child
Câu 73: The soliders will do anything to halt the enemies from entering
Câu 74: As this is an old hotel, mishaps are to be expected
Câu 75: After a grueling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the
silence she’s been searching for since Monday
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I 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
Câu 1: Remember to drop me a line while you are away on business
• Write to me = drop me a line: viết cho ai
• Give me a ring = call me: gọi điện cho ai
• Drop in: ghé thăm (visit somebody)
Câu 2: He disapproved of the behavior his sons displayed during the church service this week
• Disapprove (v) = blame: chỉ trích = không tán thành
• Dim = weak: yếu ớt
• Faint: uể oải
• Muted: không to, không nhiệt tình (muted applause: tràng pháo tay lấy lệ)
• Strong: mạnh khỏe
Câu 4: Have you ever tried using hydrogen peroxide as a person to induce vomiting instead
of the good old traditional methods?
• Induce = cause: gây ra
• Control: kiểm soát
• Clean: làm sạch
• Stop: dừng lại
Câu 5: He was mystified by my experience, though perhaps not particularly envious
• Mystified = perplexed: lúng túng, bối rối, khó hiểu
• Shocked: bị sốc
• Upset: khó chịu
• Excited: hứng khởi
Trang 8Câu 6: I was horrified to find a drug tablet which had been left on purpose in my room
yesterday
• Horrifed = shocked: kinh khiếp
• Ashamed: xấu hổ
• Nervous: lo lắng
• Surprised: ngạc nhiên
Câu 7: Those with incomes ranging from $2000 to $4000 enjoy a luxurious and extravagant life
• Range = vary (v): thay đổi
• Rave (v): nói say sưa (rave about something)
• Graze: gặm cỏ
• Turn: xoay, biến đổi
Câu 8: In certain industries the workers' apparel is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy
• Apparel = clothing: quần áo
• Equipment: trang thiết bị
• Food: thực phẩm
• Morale: tinh thần
Câu 9: He is among wealthy members of the golf club He possesses houses, land and property
across the country
• Wealthy = affluent: giàu có
• Adroit: khéo tay
• Adjacent: kề bên
• Acrid: hăng, cay xè
Câu 10: ICD implantation is a routine operation with a very low complication rate
• Routine = usual: thông thường
• Cheap: rẻ
• Small: nhỏ
• Quick: nhanh
• Cấy ghép ICD là phẫu thuật thông thường với tỷ lệ biến chứng rất thấp
Câu 11: She received a light blow on the side of the head close to the right eye
• Light blow = bump: cú đánh, cú đụng mạnh
Trang 9• Jump: nhảy
• Hump: bướu
• Stump: gốc cây
• Cô ấy dính một cú đánh ở một bên đầu sát mắt bên phải
Câu 12: You should cut down on cigarettes, for smoking does no good to your health
A ceased smoking B become frightened
• Cut down on = decrease the number of: giảm số lượng
• Ceased smoking: dừng hút thuốc
• Become frightened: trở nên hoảng sợ
• Gotten sick: bị ốm
• Bạn nên giảm hút thuốc lá vì hút thuốc không có lợi cho sức khỏe của bạn
Câu 13: A bachelor's degree is required if one wishes to apply for the job
Câu 14: In some Asian countries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors
• Ancestor = forefather: tổ tiển
• Fossil: hóa thạch
• Elders: bậc tiền bối, huynh trưởng (theo nghĩa này thì luôn ở dạng số nhiều)
• Heir: người thừa kế
Câu 15: Old buidings should be demolished to make space for modern high-rise ones
• Demolish = raze (v): phá hủy
• Renovate: cải tạo, nâng cấp
• Remodel: tu sửa, nâng cấp
• Reconcile: hòa giải
Câu 16: Always think of other issues you might run into at work and have exit strategies for
them all
• Run into = meet unexpected: gặp bất ngờ
• Forget to to: quên là phải là gì
Trang 10• Pay for: thanh toán cho
• Add on: thêm, bổ sung
Câu 17: A good doctor should have broad knowledge in a specialized area of medicine
• Specialized = distinct: cụ thể, chuyên ngành
• Honorable: đáng ngưỡng mộ
• Difficult: khó
• Prescribed: theo quy định
Câu 18: 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
• On display = on exhibit: được trưng bày
• Located: được đặt ở đâu
• Under supervision: được giám sát
• Store: lưu trữ
Câu 19: Although it is now redundant, the church continues to be used occasionally for worship
• Redundant: dư thừa, không sử dụng = unnecessary: không cần thiết
• Old-fashioned: cũ
• Reproduced: thuộc về sinh sản
• Quaint: có vẻ cổ
Câu 20: Angels just look for feasible projects to invest, and they will turn down infeasible ones
without giving them a look
• Feasible = attainable: khả thi, có thể đạt được (=achievable)
• Plentiful = abundant: dồi dào, phong phú
• Obscure: vô danh (=unknown), khó hiểu (difficult to understand)
• Unstable: không ổn định
• Reliable: đáng tin cậy
Trang 11Câu 22: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship
began to sink
• Terrified = frightened: hoảng sợ
• Exhausted: kiệt sức
• Surprised: ngạc nhiên
• Excited: hào hứng, phấn khích
Câu 23: You must answer the police's questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble
C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can
• Truthfully = exactly as things really happen: đúng sự thật
• With a negative attitude: với thái độ tiêu cực
• In a harmful way: theo cách gây hại
• As trustingly as you can: càng tin cậy càng tốt
Câu 24: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy
• Bad-tempered = easily annoyed or irritated: dễ nổi cáu
• Feeling embarrassed: cảm thấy xấu hổ
• Talking too much: nói quá nhiều
• Very happy and satisfied: rất hạnh phúc và hài lòng
Câu 25: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people
C exploded sudenly D erupted violently
• collapse = fall down expectedly: sụp đổ bất ngờ
• go off accidentally: tình cờ phát nổ
• explolde suddenly: bất ngờ phát nổ
• erupt violently: phun trào dữ dội
Câu 26: We really appreciate your helpe, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in
time
• appreciate = feel thank for: cảm kích vì điều gì
• depreciate: đánh giá thấp
• require: yêu cầu
• are proud of: tự hào
Trang 12Câu 27: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination
• suggestion = hint: sự gợi ý
• effect: ảnh hưởng
• symptom: triệu chứng
• demonstration: sự thể hiện, sự thuyết minh
Câu 28: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged
by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order
• Rather than = instead of: thay vì
Câu 29: They had conclusive evidence that he caused the accident on the motorway
• Conclusive = convincing: thuyết phục
• Inhospitable = hostile (adj): không thể sống được, thù địch
• Rainy (adj): nhiều mưa
• Stormy (adj): nhiều bão
• Intense (adj): mạnh, có cường độ lớn
Câu 31: Speaking conservatively, I think he will be the winner of the English contest
• Convervatively = cautiously (adv): một cách thận trọng
• Politely (adv): một cách lịch sự
• Openly (adv): một cách cởi mở
• Dramatically (adv): một cách đột ngột, đáng kể (thường mô tả tăng, giảm)
Trang 13Câu 32: What do you think gives off more radiation, a cell phone or a laptop?
• Give off (cụm động từ) = emit (v): thải ra
• Repel (v): cự tuyệt, làm tởm
• Concentrate (v): tập trung
• Confine (v): giam giữ
Câu 33: I discarded my old computer last week because it cost me a lot of money to fix its
problems
• Discard = get rid of: tống khứ, vứt bỏ
• Purchase: mua
Câu 34: She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him
A had a temperature B kept her temper
C became very angry D felt worried
• Lose her temper = become very angry: mất bình tĩnh, trở nên bực tức
• Have a temperature: bị sốt
• Keep her temper: giữ được bình tĩnh
• Feel worried: cảm thấy lo lắng
Câu 35: Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century
• abolish = eradicate (v): bãi bỏ
• institute (v): bắt đầu một tiến trình
• commonplace (adj): phổ biến
• required: bắt buộc
Câu 36: The cotton gin was commonplace on many nineteenth century farms
• commonplace = frequently seen: phổ biến, thường được nhìn thấy
• often required: thường được bắt buộc
• sorely needed: rất cần
• visibly absent: rõ ràng vắng mặt
Câu 37: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long
• turn up = arrive (v): đến, xuất hiện
• return (v): quay lại
• enter (v): vào
• visi (v): viếng thăm