TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA, TRÁI NGHĨA ÔN THI VÀO 10 ANH 9

BỘ CÂU HỎI THI VÀO 10 ANH 9 PHẦN VOCABULARY SYNONYM AND ANTONYM

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TUYỂN CHỌN TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA, TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA ÔN THI VÀO 10 ANH LỚP 9 VI.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

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

19 Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for

thousands of years

A began B created C developed D introduced

20 There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.

A clue B data C proof D sign

VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning

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

21 The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.

A variety B inconsistency C difference D similarity

22 The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.

A insignificant B impressive C notable D famous

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

19 Campfires may cause forest fires if they are unattended.

A focused B neglected C looked after D watched

20 Hunting animals may lead to their extinction.

A reduction B imprisonment C death D survival

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

21 One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.

A costly B excessive C safe D economical

22 If you follow at least one of the tips, you can be proud of taking part in the preservation of water,

one of the very important and limited natural resources on earth

A self-confident B self-satisfied C discontent D unpleasant

19 Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test.

A cause B motive C result D status

20 Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

A essential B delighted C exciting D informative

21 The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.

A frightened B jolted C saddened D astonished

22 She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.

A allergic to B delighted at C displeased with D angry at

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

27 Don’t worry, you can count on me I’ll try my best to help you.

A look after B live on C rely on D stand for

28 We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear school uniforms.

A Ban B arrangement C reduction D debate

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

29 A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.

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A Cover B beautify C show D locate

30 Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution, but it is not cheap.

A Expensive B effective C commercial D possible

19 The situation seems to be changing minute by minute

A again and again B from time to time C very rapidly D time after time

20 Human beings are constantly contaminating natural habitats of the wildlife.

A polluting B promoting C destroying D protecting

21 The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.

A constant B objective C changeable D ignorant

22 In big cities, animals should be kept under control.

A out of dispute B out of hand C out of order D out of discipline

19 It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.

A approximately B generally C frankly D simply

20 Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence

A inquire B recognize C communicate D dismiss

21 The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public

A support B disagreement C agreement D dislike

22 Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is divided into many branches.

A assembled B separated C strengthened D shortened

VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

19 Nowadays, many women are aware of gender preferences in favour of boys

20 With great effort, she passed the driving test at the first attempt

A succeeded in B failed C enrolled D deferred

VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

21 Feel free to bring along your significant other to the party

22 I look up to my father for my whole life

A depend on B disapprove C disrespect D underestimate

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 from 19 to 20.

Question 19: The Yugo was considered one of the safest and most dependable cars on the road in Slovakia, until people started importing cars from abroad

A swift B enjoyable C reliable D exciting

Question 20: He was able to incorporate a multimedia slideshow into the lesson plan despite the

school’s lack of equipment because his friend lent him a multimedia projector

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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 from 21 to 22.

Question 21: Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are

actually different

Question 22: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.

A interesting resemblance B complete coincidence

C significant difference D minor comparison

VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 19: Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.

A renovated B demolished C remodeledD built

Câu 20: This special offer is exclusive to readers of this magazine.

A presentable B rewarding C attractive D limited

VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

Câu 21: An employer must be very careful in dealing with subordinates and documenting their files in

order to avoid complaints

A bosses B coordinators C outside help D employees

Câu 22: My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible They are always arguing.

A too different to work together B almost exactly the same type

C really disliking each other D getting on very well

Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).

19 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

20 She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

A strict B outspoken C firm D tactful

Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

21 In remote communities, it’s important to refill stocks before the winter sets in

A remake B empty C replenish D repeat

22 He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

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 19: There were hilarious scenes when the pig ran into the shop.

Question 20: Christmas is a joyful occasion for children.

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 21: The scenery in Switzerland is exceedingly attractive to the tourists from the whole world.

Question 22: It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything.

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1 He passed his exams with flying colors

A badly B successfully C difficulty D easily

2 The President expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.

3 First, you have got to think logically about your fears.

4 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

5 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

A.publicly said B publicly supported

C strongly condemned D openly criticised

6 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

7 His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.

A viewing B regard C look D opinion

8 Such problems as haste(vội vàng) and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.

A marked B shared C hidden D separated

9 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

10 The air conditioner Mary has just bought is very hard to use.

A boring B difficult C simple D easy

11 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

12 The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be

well-informed

A popular B suspicious C easily seen D beautiful

13 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

14 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.

A.busy B comfortable C free D relaxed

15 My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.

A.skillful B famous C perfect D modest

16 After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally

achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader

A requesting B.trying C offering D deciding

17 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.

A annoyances B risks C irritations D fears

18 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

19 E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.

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A cash-free B cash-starved C cash-strapped D cash-in-hand

20 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A complain B exchange C explain D arrange

21 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A effects B symptoms C hints D demonstrations

22 I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful

23 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

A hopeless B hopeful C successful D unsuccessful

24 Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

A Artifacts B Pottery C Rugs D Textiles

25 Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant hinkers to

recognize their potential

A accidents B misunderstandings C incidentals D misfortunes

26 The shopassistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior

A disgusted B puzzled C angry D.upset

27 He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again

A.wasn't happy B.didn't want to see C.didn't show surprise D.didn't care

28 RalphNader was the most prominent leader of theU.S consumer protection movement

A casual B significant C promiscuous D.aggressive

29 Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagarafalls

A.come without knowing what they will see B.come in large numbers

30 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

31 She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students

A strict B outspoken C firm D.tactful

32 Roget's Thesaurus , a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas

They express rather than by alphabetical order

A restricted B.aswellas C unless D.insteadof

33 With the dawn of space exploration,the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique

In the solar system was strengthened

A outcome B continuation C beginning D.expansion

34 Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long

A arrive B return C enter D.visit

35 This tape stry has a very complicated pattern

A obsolete B intricate C ultimate D.appropriate

36 During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and

Camped along the tracks

A veterans B tyros C vagabonds D.zealots

37 We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan

A monthly payment B.cash and carry C credit card D.piece by piece

38 The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making

applications to the University, and extending their visas

A hectic B eccentric C fanatic D.prolific

39 The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain

A heatware B harvest C summer D.aridity

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40 When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous

increase

A light B huge C tiring D.difficult

41 In1952,Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.

A installed B declared C denounced D advised

42 The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.

A increase B necessity C demand D decrease

43 If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.

A willing B sturdy C wise D eager

44 A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.

A average B lazy C moronic D diligent

45 The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.

A rejuvenated B penalized C jettisoned D endangered

46 This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate

A situation B attention C place D matter

47 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual

meeting in May

A politeness B rudeness C encouragement D measurement

48 Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.

A translate B understand C read D comprehend

49 The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.

A disrespectful B regardless C considering D in spite

50 His patents completely believe in him He can do things at random.

A at stake B at will C at once D at hand

51 Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very incredulous?

A unimaginable B excellent C incredible D skeptical

52 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 prolong B strengthen C reconcile D augment

53 With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising youth’s

awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage.

A heredity B tradition C endowment D bequest

54 All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth in January 2006 Camp echoed that theme

named “Water and the Arts”

A reflected B mentioned C illustrated D remembered

55 As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.

A widely B secretly C alone D overseas

56 American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book.

A advice B disapproval C praise D attention

57 The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.

A connived B survived C surprised D revived

58 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

59 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

60 Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

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A made illegal B limited C restricted D given way

61 Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.

A confused B frightened C upset D disappointed

62.A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner.

A was hurt B was nearly hurt C ran away D bumped into the car

63 The rocket steepened its ascent.

A descent B decent C decant D dissent

64 The plane landed safely.

A touched down B took off C Both A and B D Neither A nor B

65 There was nothing they could do but leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.

A except B instead of C than D unless

66 The boy was brought up with a family in the countryside.

A reared B bred C raised D grown

67 Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.

A leave B stop C sell D hide

68 The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.10

A disrespectful B regardless C considering D in spite

69 I think the medicine is beginning to wear off.

A stop being effective B take effect C be put in a bottle D be swallowed

70 "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 beside the point B not recorded C not popular D not yet official

71 The warranty guaranteed that all defective parts would be replaced without charge.

A imperfect B dorsal C lost D unused

72 The music is what makes the movie so memorable.

A incredible B unforgettable C eventful D remarkable

73 Mountain people of adjoining nations have great deal in common because terrain and climate

mould their lives similarly

A friendly B distant C neighboring D developing

74 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

75 His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.

A viewing B regard C look D opinion

76 Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.

A is in good condition B remains for good

C stands in life D remains in effect

77 Don’t you ever mention that matter again I will not hear anything of it.

A touch on B put off C take in D go on

78 It was too late to stop the panic that had resulted from the false news report.

A enthralled B ensured C ensued D entailed

79/ The newscaster gave a concise account of the strategy.

A complicated and intricate B short and clear

C sad and depressing D long and detailed20

80 Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible.

A able to share an apartment or house B able to budget their money

C capable of living harmoniously D capable of having children

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81 Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any color change.

A previous to B at the time of C in front of D subsequent to

82 There is no thing to make it likely or certain that he will be at the party.

A proof B promise C guarantee D fact

83 The dog is not well We have to take it to see the person who treats sick animals.

A zoologist B horticulturist C veterinarian D veteran

84 In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.

A poverty B starvation C drought D malnutrition

85 Give me a not long account of what happened.

A compact B terse C brief D condensed

86 The three-year-old boy has a cycle with three wheels.

A tricycle B unicycle C bicycle D motorcycle

87 The cotton gin was commonplace on many nineteenth century farms.

A often required B sorely needed C frequently seen D visibly absent

88 In the field of artificial intelligence, scientists study methods for developing computer programs

that display aspects of intelligent behavior.

A exhibit B classify C depend on D conform to

89 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

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

1 He's rather mean when it comes to spending money on the children.

2 Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow.

A makes no effort B has no difficulty C takes no notice of D pays attention to

3 I must look like the typical tourist with my shorts and my camera.

A common B abnormal C familiar D unremarkable

4 I had to go over it many times before I learned it by heart.

look at something in a careful way pass over something quickly

check and examine many times study in detailed way

5 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

6 There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

A attraction B speculation C ease D consideration

7 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

8 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

9 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

10 Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A failed to pay B paid in full C had a bad personality D was paid much money

11 His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning

A elicited B irregular C secret D legal

12 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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13 I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional

14 The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East

A expensive B complicated C.simpleandeasy touse D.difficulttooperate

15 In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in

A remake B empty C refill D.repeat

16 There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned

A clear B obvious C thin D.insignificant

17 She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.

A uncomfortable B warm C lazy D dirty

18 He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

A fresh B disobedient C obedient D understanding

19 During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A holding at B holding back C holding to D holding by

20 The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.

A explicit B implicit C Obscure D odd

21 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

A similar different C fake D genuine

22 Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

A supporting B impugning C advising D denying

23 It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

A obvious B indistinct C transparent D evident

24 My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

A be optimistic B be pessimistic C be confident D be smart

25 There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

A insignificant B clear C obvious D thin

26 He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

A authentic B forger C faulty D original

27 Her father likes the head cabbage rare.

A over-boiled B precious C scarce D scare

28 There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with

foreign learners

A overestimated B understated C overemphasized D undertaken

29 Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of expertise.

A incapable B incompetence C expertness D skillfulness

30 Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.

A without limit B boundless C limited D indefinite

31 His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.

A contradicted B compatible C enhanced D incorporated

32 We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.

A explicable B unintelligible C clear D ambiguous

33 She wrote me a vicious letter.

A helpful B gently C dangerous D healthy

34 We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this wonderful painting to

the museum

A meanness B sympathy C gratitude D churlishness

35 He didn’t seem in the least concerned for her safety.

A indifferent B ready C passionate D stolen

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36 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.

A Wealthy B Well-off C Privileged D Impoverished

37 Synthetic products are made from chemicals or artificial substances.

A natural B made by machine C man-made D unusual

38 As an executive director of a big company, she is a woman of extraordinary intelligence.

A moderate B remarkable C little D sufficient

39 She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing.

A poor B wealthy C kind D broke

40 Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.

A disciplined B selective C wholesale D unconscious

41 Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.

A instituted B eradicated C eliminated D required

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PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)

Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences

21 We fought tooth and nail to get the route of the new road changed

A fought each other B were unable to C tried very hard D to one's end

22 It would be a neat solution to the problem

A only one B clever and simple C oustanding D unique

23 She is eighteen, so by law her father cannot prevent her marriage.

Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the

underlined part in each of the following sentences.

24 After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief

25 John's uncle came up trumps, finding us a place to stay at the last minute

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21 A revolution in women's fashion during the second half of the twentieth century made trousers acceptable for almost all activities.

22 The treaty explains the terms of the agreement to reduce nuclear arms.

23 Ethnocentrism prevents us from putting up with all of the customs we encounter in another

culture

24 This is new washing machine is not a patch on our old one These clothes are still dirty.

A to be expensive B to be broken C to be strange D to be better

25 His career advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he

won the position of the company’s Chief Executive

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21 Sheila rings her boy friend every day; she must be running up a huge phone bill.

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22 Before the crisis, most people had plenty of crash to spend, but now they have had to tighten their belt.

A spend less money B to keep fit C to deposit money D to lose weight

23 Japan's indigenous religion is Shinto, which has its roots in the animistic beliefs of the ancient

Japanese

24 The law holds parents liable if a child does not attend school

25 My father always kept us on a tight rein

A gave less money B let loose C set free D helped to ride

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21 In about one-third of all cases of hepatitis, it is unknown how the patient contracted the virus.

A became smaller with B spread C got rid of D became infected with

22 Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate.

A taking a risk B losing heart C having panic D going round in circles

23 The boy was embarrassed when his mother scolded him in public

24 Love is supposed to follow marriage, not precede it.

25 The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter.

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21 Training for the Olympics requires an enormous amount of work; athletes who want to compete

must work extremely hard

A really common B very large C hardly enough D quite unusual

22 Cao Cao, who was a Chinese warlord of the Eastern Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, is known as a very incredulous person.

23 The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough

money to buy a house

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24 Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident as the motorist crashed into a stationary van.

25 Many great artists had never been acknowledged until after they were starved and dead.

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21 He has not been offered the job because he can not meet the requirements of the company.

22 My neighbor plays music at 2 AM and it’s getting on my nerves

A to make someone feel nervous B to make someone feel sad

C to be annoying someone more and more D to avoid someone you don’t like much

23 I'm looking for a unique gift for my boyfriend; he appreciates unusual things.

A stunning B phenomenal C one of a kind D astonishing

24 Unfortunately, the rise in the popularity of Vietnamese taking trips abroad is having detrimental

impact on the domestic tour market

25 Both universities speak highly of the development of the strategic partnership in all fields.

C resolve a conflict over D find favor with

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21 The report advocated that all buildings should be fitted with smoke detectors

22 He resembles his father very much.

A looks after B names after C takes after D calls after

23 Video cameras attached to sea turtles and sharks reveal an underwater world hidden to humans

24 After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released

A innovative B benevolent C guilty D naive

25 The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures

A severe B physical C damaging D beneficial

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21 I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and enthusiastic.

22 How many countries will take part in the final tournament of the World Cup 2018?

23 Don’t forget to drop me a line while you are away.

24 Is mathematics a compulsory subject in Vietnamese high schools?

A despised B required C optional D difficult

25 Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of

extinction

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21 The politician promised to be candid, but we wondered.

22 The cake was heavenly so I asked for more.

A out-of-this-world B edible C in the sky D cheap

23 Chimpanzees are frequently used as stand-ins for human beings in experiments

24 The consequences of the typhoon was disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.

A physical B severe C beneficial D damaging

25 Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization ( WTO) has promoted its trade relations

with other countries

A balance B restricted C expanded D boosted

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21 You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.

22 We want to recruit the brightest and the best If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form

today

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A are able to pay the bill B are suitable

23 I am available for an interview all afternoons, except on Tuesday because I am doing a computer

course to improve my typing skills

24 It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.

25 One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.

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21 Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.

22 Do Binh was late and the teacher was furious with him.

A sympathetic B satisfied C extremely angry D considerate

23 The realization of how little work I'd done for the exams brought me back down to Earth.

A motivated me to start again B exhausted me

24 After hearing the news of the defeat, she told supporters not to be downhearted.

25 I had to pay through the nose to get a ticket to the final game at My Dinh.

A be a skinflint B be on the sale C buy at a bargain D be a spendthrift

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21 In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could not deny

herself that satisfaction

22 The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily events.

23 My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination I

myself feel so worried

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24 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

25 We managed to get to school on time despite the heavy rain

A earlier than a particular moment B later than expected

C early enough to do something D as long as expected

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21 I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.

22 A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces

possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.

23 Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people.

24 Mr Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.

25 My first impression of her was her impassive face.

-ĐỀ 13

21 He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money

22 Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.

23 Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.

24 The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.

25 The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.

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-ĐỀ 14

21 The fourth year sociology class was a homogeneous group of university students.

22 We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention That is considered impolit e and

even rule

23 Could you take care of our children while I go away?

24 My neighbors are really tight with money They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant,

and always try to find the best price

A to spend money too easily B to not like spending money

C to not know the value of money D to save as much money as possible

25 We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next

day

A relaxed and comfortable B at ease and refreshed

-ĐỀ 15

21 He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking

A steers me B irritates me C moves me D frightens me

22 Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.

23 Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.

24 Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours

A prohibits B protects C encourages D limits

25 These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access

information online

A regularly B attentively C occasionally D selectively

-ĐỀ 16

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21 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you

C paying all attention to D express interest in

22 Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in

different fields

23 It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information

24 With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of

getting into financial difficulties

A dress in loose clothes B spend money freely

C save on daily expenses D put on tighter belts

25 Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable

conditions for them to develop their business

-ĐỀ 17

21 The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.

22 The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy

23 Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-day excursion

with her classmates

24 He is over the moon about his examination result.

25 The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.

-ĐỀ 18

21 Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.

A closing down B taking off C growing well D setting up

22 Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to

manage their crops, the start of the year

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A traditional ones B minority people C farmers D old people

23 The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the local

resident

24 When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

25 They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.

-ĐỀ 19

21 Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas.

A in an industrial city B relating to a remote suburb

C of a busy suburb D belonging to a big or capital city

22 Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to

manage their crops, the start of the year

A traditional ones B minority people C farmers D old people

23 The government decided to pull down the old building adter asking for the ideas from the local

resident

24 Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.

25 He is very absent – minded He is likely to forget things or to think about something different from

what he should be thinking about

A retentive B unforgettable C old – fashioned D easy – going

-ĐỀ 20

21 Tom's acting is very important for the success of the movie.

22 Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations

23 A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in

the remote areas of the country

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A rich citizens B active members C poor inhabitants D enthusiastic people

24 There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to digitalised

reading materials

25 Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not suitable for

daily use

-ĐỀ 21

21 You should keep an eye out for that!

22 The research findings were reliable since modem technology was used to increase the precision of

the sampling procedure

A exactness B inaccuracy C insecurity D flexibility

23 Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just before the

check-in counter closed

A with all our luggage B in a terrible condition

C at the very last moment D with much time to spare

24 A solution needs to be found as soon as possible because the epidemic has become more rampant.

25 She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.

A lack of responsibilityB full of sincerity C without money D full of experience

-ĐỀ 22

21 Before submitting the document, I had to check whether all the sources of information are valid.

A available B legitimate C understandable D clear

22 The atomic bomb annihilated the whole city, so nothing was left standing.

A disturbed B converted C demolished D constructed

23 I think Nick hit the nail on the head when he stated that there were some faults in Barbara’s

performance

A described something unconsciously B said something accurately

C interpreted something indirectly D misunderstood something seriously

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-ĐỀ 23

21 We decided to pay for the car on the installment plan.

A credit card B piece by piece C monthly payment D cash and carry

22 As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.

23 He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking whenever we meet.

24 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check

25 I need everybody’s help The wedding is tomorrow and we haven’t even started with the decorations yet We have no time to lose.

A have some extra time B remember what time it is

C have to start right now D must do everything quickly

-ĐỀ 24

21 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

A openly criticized B publicly said C strongly condemned D publicly supported

22 She faces the dilemma of disobeying her father or losing the man she loves.

23 She felt she had been left in the lurch by all her colleagues.

24 The storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.

A in the early morning B that followed C left behind D from the beginning

25 My grandfather has a profound mistrust of anything new or foreign.

-ĐỀ 25

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21 Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast

Giải thích: a striking contrast = significant difference (n): sự khác biệt rõ ràng

22 We spent the entire day looking for a new house

A all long day B day after day C all day long D the long day

23 I used to meet him occasionally on Avenue.

A one time B sometimes C in one occasion D none is correct

24 The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.

25 He had never experienced such rudeness towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting

in May

A impoliteness B encouragement C politeness D measurement

-ĐỀ 26

21 Thank you for giving us this singular privilege of being part of this commencement ceremony.

22 Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought

into light through the effort of some scientisst

23 The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in

language teaching

A reduce the differences B minimise the limitations

24 There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned

25 She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

24 A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

A uncomfortable B responsive C miserable D calm

-ĐỀ 27

21 Belief is that over time, statistics must accumulate to gradual even amount, regardless of the actual

scenario

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A research B identify C collect D calculate

22 Hurricane Katrina will go down in the record books as the costliest storm ever faced by insurers.

A decrease B be less violent C be remembered D be forgotten

23 We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system.

24 She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university.

25 He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies.

-ĐỀ 28

21 She was born fortuitous She even won the lottery last night

22 The filmmaker tried to depict the lives of the early colonists in his movie.

23 He spent many months working on his car to modify its fuel injection system.

24 Those clothes are inappropriate for this evening.

25 In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in

-ĐỀ 29

21 I would rather figure things out on my own way that ask that peevish librarian for help

22 The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.

23 In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.

24 He's just so flexible He'll adapt to any situation.

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25 Affuent families find it easier to suport their children financially.

-ĐỀ 30

21 After I spent a couple of hours picking his brain, his scheme started to make sense.

A questioning him B beating him C threatening him D teaching him

22 My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!

C being slave to work D making his staff work too hard

23 There are excellent prospects for promotion, and you'll know ydu'ke doing somethingto benefit

society

A opportunities B likelihoods C futures D potentials

24 With so many breakthroughs in robotic science and tedinfllogy, much manual work will soon be

taken over by robots

A intellectual work B physical work C monotonous work D dull work

25 I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like to working on a supermarket checkout.

-ĐỀ 31

21 The company makes every effort to respond to customer queries and will reply to them via email

within two business days

Giải thích: queries = questions (n): câu hỏi

22 As he lived in a small town outside the city, he had to commute every day.

C take a lift to work D travel a long way to and from work

23 The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.

24 Well, I want to go straight to university, but I'm also thinking of applying for a temporary job in

the summer

25 John was promoted last month for being such a committed worker.

A dishonest B irresponsible C unenthusiastic D unreliable

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-ĐỀ 32

21 Finally, Amy decided to quit her job as she couldn't stand doing the same things days in days out It's so mootonous!

22 Lucy has just finished her A-levels and she has got a place at university, but she would really like a break from the academic world Therefore, she decides to take a gap year and travel around the world!

A a year off B a year out C a year away D a year's trip

23 The experience from an adventurous expedition to a rainforest will broaden your horizons and

teach you new skills

A expand your range of interests and knowledge B open your views

24 Following long negotiations the US President visited the country to resume diplomatic relations.

25 Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time.

A a long time ago and unforgettable B still a mystery to everybody

C traced back to the ancient people D new enough for anyone to confirm

-ĐỀ 33

21 Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate.

22 A high school in eastern China has established a "grade bank", where students who would

normally fail a test can borrow points to push them over the line into a passing mark

23 As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.

24 The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.

25 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual

meeting in May

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