haunted by the surroundings Câu 4.. plants and animals Câu 5.. have the obligation to Câu 6.. strongly condemned Câu 12.. remains at an unchanged level Câu 14.. being together with frien
Trang 1BÀI TẬP: TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA - TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
Trang 2TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA
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.
Câu 1 His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
Câu 2 Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
Câu 3 We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we do not
want to leave
A possessed by the surroundings B planted many trees in the surroundings
C loved the surroundings D haunted by the surroundings
Câu 4 As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island
A mountains and forests B flowers and trees
C fruits and vegetables D plants and animals
Câu 5 It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full
scholarship each year
A are given the right to B are refused the right to
C have the right to refuse D have the obligation to
Câu 6 The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A businesses B economics C advertisements D contests
Câu 7 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.
Câu 8 E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A cash-starved B cash-strapped C cash-in-hand D cash-free
Câu 9 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
Câu 10 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
Trang 3Câu 11 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
C publicly supported D strongly condemned
Câu 12 Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A an expensive work of art B a down-to-earth work of art
C an excellent work of art D a large work of art
Câu 13 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 suddenly becomes uncontrollable
C stays under pressure D remains at an unchanged level
Câu 14 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 forming a new business company B being separated from peers
C enjoying the care of parents D being together with friends
Câu 15 "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 easing the tension B improving the condition
C facing the reality D worsening the situation
Câu 16 Now many people who shop at a heath food store instead of a local supermarket are much
more likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage
A full of preservatives B harmful to heath
C convenient to prepare D beneficial to heath
Câu 17 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
Câu 18 Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were
shortlisted for the interview
Câu 19 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
C obedient to patterns D hard of hearing
Trang 4Câu 20 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
Câu 21 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
Câu 22 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
Câu 23 “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics It’s a closed book to me.”
B a book that is never opened A an object that I really love
C a subject that I don’t understand D a theme that I like to discuss
Câu 24 Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for
more welfare
Câu 25 Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from
discharging toxic chemicals into the sea.
Câu 26 The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice,
particularly in language teaching
A increase the understanding B reduce the differences
C minimise the limitations D construct a bridge
Câu 27 The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time
job
Câu 28 My sister is a very diligent student She works very hard at every subject.
Câu 29 Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
Câu 30 A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the
underprivileged in the remote areas of the country.
A rich citizens B active members C poor inhabitants D enthusiastic people
Câu 31 The dog is starving It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.
A quite happy B very hungry C rather fullD extremely thirsty
Câu 32 Safety regulations have made it obligatory for all employees to wear protective clothing.
Câu 33 Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
Trang 5A hard B easy C interesting D simple
Câu 34 A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awareness of healthy living.
A experience B understanding C confidence D assistance
Câu 35 The place has rapidly evolved from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A developed B generated C created D increased
Câu 36 Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
A exciting B informative C attractive D boring
Câu 37 Tim and Tom look similar although they are not brothers.
A different B alike C familiar D strange
Câu 38 There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.
A simple B difficult C important D interesting
Câu 39 They are going to declare details of the plan to the public later this week.
A announce B infer C remind D notice
Câu 40 It rained so hard that the roads were quickly covered in water.
A heavily B lightly C softly D badly
Câu 41 I couldn't make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear.
Câu 42 A team will be penalized if its players commit fouls.
Câu 43 The accident is thought to have occurred at midnight.
Câu 44 Do you know when this museum was constructed?
Câu 45 After the sudden shower, a rainbow appeared in the sky.
Câu 46 Some non-governmental organizations did some voluntary activities in Africa last month.
A controlled by a government B affected by a government
C not belonging to a government D not protecting a government
Câu 47 I don't think the new changes will be implemented in the near future.
Câu 48 Let's stop here and look at those splendid waterfalls.
Câu 49 He tried a lot to get the hang of skiing, and finally succeeded.
A start to research B hang the equipment of
Trang 6Câu 50 My niece is the apple of my eye; I always want to be her side.
A the person I love the most B the person I fear a lot
C the person I don't take care of D the person I don't visit
Câu 51 He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word.
A thoroughly B visually C securely D immediately
Câu 52 My friend and I work in different cities, so I only see him once in a blue moon.
Câu 53 Please ring me when you arrive in the city.
Câu 54 I used play computer game for recreation.
A amusement B situation C endurance D ornament
Câu 55 The unusual weather had an effect on our crops a lot.
Trang 7TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
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.
Câu 1 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the
surplus
A excess B sufficiency C small quantity D large quantity
Câu 2 There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
Câu 3 After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
Câu 4 affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
Câu 5 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region
A restrain B stay unchanged C remain unstable D fluctuate
Câu 6 In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements
A something to suffer B something enjoyable
Câu 7 The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
Câu 8 Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries
Câu 9 We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A an active society B an inactive society
C a physical society D a working society
Câu 10 A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
Câu 11 We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.
Trang 8Câu 12 She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity
organization
Câu 13 Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
Câu 14 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
Câu 15 Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
Câu 16 It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on
the local groundwater
Câu 17 His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends.
A something that everybody looks for B something that everybody dreams of
C something that nobody wants D something that nobody can afford
Câu 18 Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A busy with B free from C relaxed about D interested in
Câu 19 Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the
schedule
Câu 20 Drivers 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
Câu 21 We managed to get to school in 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
Câu 22 The year-end party was out of this world We had never tasted such delicious food.
A enormous B terrific C strange D awful
Câu 23 In some Western cultures, people who avoid eye contact in a conversation are regarded as untrustworthy.
A embarrassed B quiet C reliable D suspicious
Câu 24 As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
A mischievous B outgoing C caring D shy
Câu 25 It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A driven away B deceived deliberately
C given a lift D treated with sincerity
Trang 9Câu 26 Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their parents
and teachers
A nervousness B emotion C stress D relaxation
Câu 27 Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack She has got a big mouth.
A can't eat a lot B hates parties C talks too much D can keep secrets
Câu 28 I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and
wide experience
A be successful B be satisfied C be unsuccessful D be unsatisfied
Câu 29 Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public.
A impressed B fearful C confident D upset
Câu 30 If you are at a loose end tomorrow, why don't we spend the day sunbathing and relaxing on
the beach?
A having a lot to do B having nothing to do
C having nothing to lose D having a lot to gain
Câu 31 The twin girls are so identical that I can't distinguish one from the other.
A similar B alike C different D changeable
Câu 32 The coming exams caused her a lot of distress and exhaustion.
Câu 33 The doctors try their best to save the wounded man Unfortunately, he could not survive.
A Ultimately B Definitely C Unbelievably D Luckily
Câu 34 You should not wear casual clothes when coming to a job interview.
Câu 35 Do you know where the entrance to this building?
Câu 36 I find it incomprehensible that they didn't choose that excellent girl for the job.
A impossible B irritable C understandable D accessible
Câu 37 There is a shallow lake near the village where the children can swim.
Câu 38 Don't believe him He is quite deceitful.
Câu 39 During the Lunar New Year, people always wish their friends or relatives health, happiness, and prosperity.
Câu 40 The main drawback of the project is its expense.
A potential B advantage C velocity D durability
Trang 10Câu 41 Optimists always look on the bright side of a problem.
A Socialists B Novelists C Artists D Pessimists
Câu 42 Do you believe in eternal friendship in which the friends never betray one another?
Câu 43 He is a broad-minded man who always listens to other people's advice.
Câu 44 City life always creates an unpleasant feeling of noise and pollution.
Câu 45 The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double, even though they were sleeping.
A intensively B increasingly C hesitantly D immediately
Trang 11ĐÁP ÁN PHẦN I - CLOSEST
1 C opinion = review: ý kiến đánh giá
2 C shared: được chia sẻ, có ở nhiều đối tượng = universal: chung, toàn thể.
- MARKED: rõ ràng, đáng chú ý
- SEPERATED: riêng biệt
- HIDDEN: được giấu kín, kín đáo
3 C => (be/ grow/ become) fond of sth: dần/ trở nên thích cái gì = love.
- grow + adj = trở nên như thế nào.
4 D plants and animials: cây cối và động vật = FLORA AND FAUNA: hệ thực vật và hệ động vật
5 A => be entitled to sth = be given the right to sth: được trao quyền cho, được ban cho
6 C => advertisement = commercial: mục quảng cáo
7 C initiate = pave the way for: mở đường, mở màn,
mở đầu (câu này khó đấy :’( )
8 D cash-free = cashless: không dùng tiền mặt.
- free ở đây là hậu tố mang nghĩa: “không có”
vd: duty-free (miễn thuế), care-free (không lo lắng, vô tư lự)
9 A => risk = threat: mối đe dọa, mối nguy hiểm
10 C significant diffreence (sự khác nhau đáng kể) = striking contrast (sự tương phản lớn)
11 C => publicly support = advocate: ủng hộ công
khai (chỉ có support + V-ing)
12 C an excellent work of art = a masterpiece: kiệt tác
13 B => suddenly becomes uncontrollable (đột nhiên trở nên không kiểm soát được) = explode
(bất ngờ thể hiện cảm xúc mạnh)
14 D being together with friends = in the company of: gắn bó với
bạn bè (COMPANY = bạn bè)
15 D worsening the situation (sự làm tình hình xấu thêm) = escalation of tension (sự
làm leo thang căng thẳng)
(vụ Trung Quốc đặt dàn khoan trên Biển Đông tháng 5 năm 2014)