reach an agreement Giải thích: bury the hatchet: giảng hòa give up weapons: bỏ vũ khí reach an agreement: được thỏa thuận → bury the hatchet >< become enemies Tạm dịch: Sau khi cuộc xung
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CHINH PHỤC CÂU HỎI HAY VÀ ĐẶC SẮC
TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA (PHẦN 1) Nguồn: Đề thi thử các trường THPT và
Sở GD & ĐT trên cả nước
Họ, tên thí sinh:
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 1 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A punished B rewarded C motivated D discouraged
Question 2 After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet
A become enemies B become friends C give up weapons D reach an agreement
Question 3 The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies
Question 4 People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago
A monetary B greedy C object-oriented D spiritual
Question 5 There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble
A abundant B adequate C unsatisfactory D dominant
Question 6 We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime We do not think that he did it
Question 7 This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news
A casual B inadequate C indifferent D superficial
Question 8 He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big
Question 9 The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East
A expensive B complicated C simple and easy to use D difficult to operate
Question 10 His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony
A contradicted B compatible C enhanced D incorporated
Question 11 If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless
A profitable B futile C purposeful D useless
Question 12 Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment
Question 13 The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
Question 14 The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
Trang 2Question 15 The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce
A simplicity B disappearance C urgency D profitability
Question 16 Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
Question 17 Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars
A unprofitable B impoverished C inexpensive D unfavorable
Question 18 Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where
A inexactness B falsehoodness C unaccuracy D unfairness
Question 19 Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians
A valuable B important C worthless D priceless
Question 20 Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent
Question 21 The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become
known prematurely
Question 22 She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study
A made room for B put in charge of C got in touch with D lost control of
Question 23 The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory
A was dismissed B was acclaimed C was criticized D was penalized
Question 24 Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer
Question 25 James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking
A get into trouble B fall into disuse C remain calm D stay safe
Question 26 The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very slowly
Question 27 Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were
apples and oranges
A containing too many technical details B very similar
C completely different D very complicated
Question 28 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
Question 29 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
C upset and disappointed D sad and depressed
Trang 3Question 30 The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated It has only 300 inhabitants
Question 31 Faced with the economic crisis, many businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs
A be generous with money B be careful with money
C put on tighter belts D dress in baggy clothes
Question 32 He is over the moon about his examination result
A stressed B very sad C very happy D satisfied
Question 33 ‘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 already official B beside the point C not popular D not recorded
Question 34 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A publicly said B openly criticized C publicly supported D strongly condemned
Question 35 During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves tosee Shakespeare’s birthdayplace
A in small numbers B suddenly C in large numbers D out of the blue
Question 36 On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed
A In fact B In particular C At once D In general
Question 37 It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed
Question 38 The presentation by Dr Dineen was self-explanatory
A bright B discouraging C confusing D enlightening
Question 39 She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet
A unqualified B imperfect C suspicious D negative
Question 40 I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight It just happened
A calculated B planned C accidental D intentional
Question 41 If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city
Question 42 The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign
Question 43 As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand
Question 44 He was utterly devastated by the news
Question 45 The Browns are both unemployed With their six children they must be in a tight corner these day
A in disappointment B in a bad condition C wealthy D exhausted
Question 46 The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new
educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment
Question 47 The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it
Trang 4Question 48 Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years
Question 49 Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment
A relaxed about B busy with C interested in D free from
Question 50 The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewisves.
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Question 1 B Question 11 A Question 21 C Question 31 A Question 41 C Question 2 A Question 12 D Question 22 C Question 32 B Question 42 D Question 3 B Question 13 D Question 23 C Question 33 A Question 43 A Question 4 D Question 14 A Question 24 B Question 34 B Question 44 B Question 5 A Question 15 B Question 25 C Question 35 A Question 45 C Question 6 D Question 16 B Question 26 D Question 36 B Question 46 C Question 7 D Question 17 A Question 27 B Question 37 C Question 47 A Question 8 D Question 18 A Question 28 A Question 38 C Question 48 D Question 9 C Question 19 C Question 29 D Question 39 B Question 49 D Question 10 B Question 20 D Question 30 C Question 40 C Question 50 B
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 1 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A punished B rewarded C motivated D discouraged
Giải thích: penalized: phạt
→ penalized >< rewarded
Tạm dịch: Trong bài kiểm tra viết này, thí sinh sẽ không bị phạt vì những lỗi nhỏ
Đáp án: B
Question 2 After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet
A become enemies B become friends C give up weapons D reach an agreement
Giải thích: bury the hatchet: giảng hòa
give up weapons: bỏ vũ khí reach an agreement: được thỏa thuận
→ bury the hatchet >< become enemies
Tạm dịch: Sau khi cuộc xung đột kéo dài của họ được giải quyết, hai gia đình quyết định giảng hòa
Đáp án: A
Question 3 The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies
Giải thích: indispensable (a): không thể thiếu được, thiết yếu
exotic (a): kỳ lạ, ngoại lai vital (a): quan trọng; trọng yếu
→ indispensable >< unnecessary
Tạm dịch: Các tàu sân bay là không thể thiếu trong các hoạt động hải quân chống lại kẻ thù trên biển hoặc
bờ biển
Đáp án: B
Trang 6Question 4 People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago
A monetary B greedy C object-oriented D spiritual
Giải thích: materialistic (a): chủ nghĩa duy vật
monetary (a): [thuộc] tiền tệ greedy (a): tham lam; thèm thuồng
object-oriented (a): lập trình spiritual (a): [thuộc] tinh thần, tâm hồn
→ materialistic >< spiritual
Tạm dịch: Con người hiện nay vật chất hơn nhiều so với tổ tiên nhiều năm trước
Đáp án: D
Question 5 There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble
A abundant B adequate C unsatisfactory D dominant
Giải thích: insufficient: không đủ, thiếu
abundant: nhiều, thừa thãi adequate: đủ, thỏa đáng, thích đáng
unsatisfactory: không làm thỏa mãn, không làm vừa ý dominant: lấn át, trội hơn
→ insufficient >< abundant
Tạm dịch: Trong vòng hai năm trở lại đây không đủ mưa, và các máy quạt thóc đều gặp rắc rối
Đáp án: A
Question 6 We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime We do not think that he did it
Giải thích: innocent: vô tội
→ innocent >< guilty
Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi tin tưởng rằng anh ấy vô tội Chúng tôi không nghĩ rằng anh ấy đã thực hiện điều đó
Question 7 This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news
A casual B inadequate C indifferent D superficial
Giải thích: comprehensive (a): bao quát; toàn diện
casual (a): cẩu thả, không thường xuyên inadequate (a): không thỏa đáng
indifferent (a): thờ ơ, lãnh đạm superficial (a): nông cạn, bề mặt
→ comprehensive >< superficial
Tạm dịch: Tạp chí mới này được biết đến với phạm vi toàn diện của tin tức
Đáp án: D
Question 8 He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big
Giải thích: gentle (a): nhẹ nhàng, dịu dàng
→ gentle >< fierce
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy không sợ nuôi con chó hiền lành mặc dù nó rất to
Đáp án: D
Trang 7Question 9 The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East
A expensive B complicated C simple and easy to use D difficult to operate
Giải thích: sophisticated (a): phức tạp
sophisticated >< simple and easy to use
Tạm dịch: Quân đội Hoa Kỳ đang sử dụng nhiều vũ khí phức tạp hơn ở Viễn Đông
Đáp án: C
Question 10 His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony
A contradicted B compatible C enhanced D incorporated
Giải thích: inconsistent (a): không phù hợp
contradicted (a): mâu thuẫn compatible (a): tương thích
enhanced (a): được thúc đẩy incorporated (a): được kết hợp
→ inconsistent >< compatible
Tạm dịch: Các câu trả lời của ông không phù hợp với lời khai trước đó của ông
Question 11 If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless
A profitable B futile C purposeful D useless
Giải thích: fruitless (a): không có kết quả, thất
bại profitable (a): có lợi; bổ ích futile (a): vô ích, vô nghĩa
purposeful (a): [có] quyết tâm useless (a): vô ích, vô dụng
→ fruitless >< profitable
Tạm dịch: Nếu một người không đạt được mục tiêu, thì nỗ lực của họ là không có kết quả
Đáp án: A
Question 12 Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment
Giải thích: hazardous (a): nguy hiểm
vivid (a): tươi sáng, sống động risky (a): đầy rủi ro nguy hiểm
→ hazardous >< secure
Tạm dịch: Chất thải nguy hại là chất thải có những mối đe dọa đáng kể hoặc tiềm ẩn đối với sức khoẻ cộng
đồng hoặc môi trường → Đáp án: D
Question 13 The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
Giải thích: exhale (v): thở ra, nhả ra
không có từ imhale (từ chính xác là inhale) move in (v): chuyển đến
→ exhale >< breathe in
Tạm dịch: Bác sĩ khuyên John thở ra chậm rãi
Đáp án: D
Trang 8Question 14 The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
Giải thích: demote (v): giáng cấp
→ demote >< promote
Tạm dịch: Người lính bị giáng chức vì hành vi không đúng đắn
Đáp án: A
Question 15 The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce
A simplicity B disappearance C urgency D profitability
Giải thích: emergence (n): sự xuất hiện
simplicity (n): sự đơn giản disappearance (n): sự biến mất
urgency (n): khẩn cấp profitability (n): khả năng tạo lợi nhuận
→ disappearance >< emergence
Tạm dịch: Sự xuất hiện của du lịch siêu âm đã mở ra những chân trời mới cho quân đội, du lịch và thương mại
Đáp án: B
Question 16 Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
Giải thích: circumvent (v): né tránh
→ circumvent >< nourish
Tạm dịch: Các nhà dinh dưỡng học tin rằng vitamin giúp tránh bệnh tật
Đáp án: B
Question 17 Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars
A unprofitable B impoverished C inexpensive D unfavorable
Giải thích: lucrative (a): sinh lợi
unprofitable (a): không sinh lợi, không có lời impoverished (a): nghèo khổ
→ lucrative >< unprofitable
Tạm dịch: Quần áo golf đã trở thành một ngành kinh doanh sinh lợi cho cả các nhà sản xuất và các ngôi sao
golf
Đáp án: A
Question 18 Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where
A inexactness B falsehoodness C unaccuracy D unfairness
Giải thích: veracity (n): tính chân thực, xác thực
inexactness (n): tính không chính xác falsehoodness (n): sự giả dối
unaccuracy (n): không đúng, sai unfairness (n): sự bất công
Trang 9→ veracity >< inexactness
Tạm dịch: Trừ khi bạn nhận được thông tin từ một trang web đáng tin cậy, bạn nên nghi ngờ tính xác thực
của các sự kiện cho đến khi bạn đã xác nhận chúng ở nơi khác
Đáp án: A
Question 19 Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians
A valuable B important C worthless D priceless
Giải thích: invaluable (a): có giá trị rất cao, vô giá
valuable (a): có giá trị lớn, quý báu important (a): quan trọng
worthless (a): vô giá trị; vô dụng priceless (a): vô giá, quý báu
→ invaluable >< worthless
Tạm dịch: Tài liệu của Marco Polo về những chuyến đi của ông là vô giá đối với các sử gia
Đáp án: C
Question 20 Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent
Giải thích: impertinent (a): xấc láo, hỗn xược
inadequate (a): không thỏa đáng respectful (a): tôn trọng
→ impertinent >< respectful
Tạm dịch: Quan điểm của Satish là chính xác nhưng thái độ của anh với cha khá xấc láo
Đáp án: D
Question 21 The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become
known prematurely
Giải thích: behind closed doors (idiom): kín, không công khai
→ behind closed doors >< publicly
Tạm dịch: Ủy ban chỉ định luôn gặp mặt kín, vì sợ thảo luận của họ bị biết sớm
Đáp án: C
Question 22 She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study
A made room for B put in charge of C got in touch with D lost control of
Giải thích: lose contact with: mất liên lạc với
make room for: dành chỗ cho put in charge of: giao phó/ ủy thác trách nhiệm get in touch with: giữ liên lạc với lose control of: mất kiểm soát
→ lose contact with >< get in touch with
Tạm dịch: Cô không vui khi mất liên lạc với nhiều người bạn cũ khi cô đi du học
Đáp án: C
Question 23 The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory
A was dismissed B was acclaimed C was criticized D was penalized
Trang 10Giải thích: be/come under fire: bị chỉ trích mạnh mẽ vì đã làm gì
→ was acclaimed >< came under fire
Tạm dịch: Bộ trưởng bị chỉ trích mạnh mẽ hiếm vì đã quyết định đóng cửa nhà máy
Đáp án: C
Question 24 Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer
Kiến thức: từ vựng, thành ngữ
Giải thích: advocate: ủng hộ
→ oppose >< advocate
Tạm dịch: Những người ủng hộ cho cái chết nhân đạo nói rằng bệnh nan y không nên phải chịu đựng đau
đớn
Đáp án: B
Question 25 James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking
A get into trouble B fall into disuse C remain calm D stay safe
Giải thích: get into hot water: gặp rắc rối
A get into trouble: gặp rắc rối B fall into disuse: bỏ đi, không dùng đến
C remain calm: giữ ổn định D stay safe: an toàn
→ get into hot water >< remain calm
Tạm dịch: James có thể gặp rắc rối khi lái xe với tốc độ cao sau khi uống rượu
Đáp án: C
Question 26 The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very slowly
Giải thích: minute by minute: từng phút một (thể hiện sự nhanh chóng)
from time to time: thỉnh thoảng time after time: để nói tới một điều gì lặp đi lặp lại
again and again: lặp đi lặp lại very slowly: rất chậm
→ minute by minute >< very slowly
Tạm dịch: Tình hình dường như thay đổi từng phút một
Đáp án: D
Question 27 Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were
apples and oranges
A containing too many technical details B very similar
C completely different D very complicated
Giải thích: apples and oranges: hoàn toàn khác nhau
containing too many technical details: chứa quá nhiều chi tiết kỹ thuật
very similar: rất tương đồng
completely different: hoàn toàn khác nhau