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Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao CHAPTER 1: SYNONYM Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao What the witness said in court was inconsistent with the statement he made to the police A in agreement with B relevant to C in conflict with D based on More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence A occasional B harmonious C neutral D regular The government has placed tight constraints on spending this year A burdens B restrictions C effects D policies The emphasis on testing leads to greater stress among students and carries implications of failure A causes B determinants C consequences D considerations This politician tried to cheat the people into the belief that he would work for public welfare A equality B security C assistance D well-being Throughout the day, repeal supporters argued that the ban on some types of weapons is arbitrary and unconstitutional A sensible B rational C reasonable D preposterous Many computers have a further field in the instruction, to specify subsidiary information required by an operation A important B confidential C technical D additional We welcome the government's initiative to help the homeless A plan B willingness C enthusiasm D readiness His theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the British constitution A disregard for B concern about C sympathy for D understanding of Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 10 Before her death in 1977, Alice Paul helped orchestrate enormous changes in the rights and status of American women A far-fetched B far-flung C far-reaching D far-sighted 11 Bicycles are regarded as an economical alternative to buses whose fares have increased times in the past years A lavish B efficient C valueless D pricey 12 The university's exchange scheme for teachers has cemented its links with many other academic institutions A programme B opportunity C scholarship D framework 13 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B symptoms C hints D demonstrations 14 During live broadcasts of sports events, television commercials seem to have the uncanny ability to appear just when something significant develops in the event A mysterious B outstanding C innate D superior 15 He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again A wasn’t happy B wasn’t satisfied C didn’t show surprise D didn’t bother 16 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 17 Advertising is also criticised on the grounds that it can manipulate consumers to follow the will of the advertisers A inhibit B control C recommend D forbid 18 The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money A installed B declared C criticized D advised Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 19 A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college A average B lazy C moronic D diligent 20 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 21.Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests A being separated from peers B forming a new business company C being together with friends D enjoying the care of parents 22 Some of the little boys sneaked into the ball game without buying a ticket A went secretly B earned their way C ran fast D entered several times 23 The bus driver left the door ajar so that returning passengers could reboard after the rest stop A unlocked B well marked C well lit D slightly open 24 Why people live for fleeting pleasures, don't they want something more significant and good and profound? A benevolent B brief C immense D lasting 25 A simple act of virtue, such as collecting donations for charity, can make a huge difference to someone's life A goodness B wickedness C indecency D barbarism 26 Thanks to the housemaid, their house is always spick and span A clean and tidy B high and large C cheap and convenient D bright and clear 27 He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A thoroughly B visually C securely D immediately 28 I don’t believe she is really sad for his death; she is just putting on an act A waiting B disappointing C defending D pretending 29 He tried a lot to get the hang of skiing, and finally succeeded A start to research B hang the equipment of C give up quickly D learn how to 30 I am not sure whether those mushrooms are edible A unable to be picked up B suitable to be eaten C able to be researched D likely to cause harm 31 They substituted the original painting with some copies and sold them to customers A provided B replaced C considered D distributed 32 Those animals are susceptible to cold weather; Let’s make them warm A vulnerable B incredible C inaccessible D inevitable 33 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 34 Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative A make the last decision B make important changes C be the first to act D sacrifice for others 35 Her talent for music was really an unparalleled ability; she won most music prizes in the city A incomparable B compatible C comprehensive D inconclusive 36 I couldn’t make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear A retell B precede C understand D conserve Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 37 This theory is a synthesis of some old concepts and some modern ones A movement B combination C elimination D development 38 Most citizens show that they uphold the new law completely A support B disapprove C increase D reverse 39 A team will be penalized if its players commit fouls A awarded B punished C defeated D destroyed 40 Shops always prefer wholesale products as they are cheaper A selling step by step B selling only to some people C selling continuously D selling in large quantities 41 Looking after a naughty child is an uphill task for her A well-paid B difficult C normal D wonderful 42 A father will be his child's role model He will be the example for his child of what husbands and fathers are like A someone that others admire and follow B someone that others share interest with C someone that others love and live with D someone that others are fond of with 43 Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth A marked B separated C shared D hidden 44 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 45 The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A businesses B economics C advertisements D contests 46 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 47 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence A openly criticised B publicly said C publicly supported D strongly condemned 48 "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 49 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 50 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 51 A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions A isolated B crowded C attractive D alone 52 Although Smart AI Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it are already underway Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A permanent B complete C beneficial D in progress 53 Sailing round Britain single-handed at the age of 18 was just the start; Ellen had long since set her sights on the Vende A without any help from anyone else B using only one of one’s hands to row C on a boat with only one paddle D on a boat with only one sail 54 We cannot be sure that society won’t have slipped backward into an age of barbarism due to mankind’s failure to solve the scourges of war and pollution A pressures B afflictions C worries D annoyances 55 Teenagers, heavily influenced by the media, are dazzled by well-known Hollywood stars, famous musicians, Korean singers, and internationally renowned athletes A impressed B disappointed C confused D frightened 56 Students emphasized that being a role model is not confined to those with international fame or unbelievable wealth A assisted by B restricted to C similar to D influenced by 57 The Impressionists, including the famous artist Van Gogh, wanted to depict fragmentary moments by the increasingly fast pace of modern life A reorganize B deform C represent D justify 58 The shift from the studio to the open air was made possible in part by the advent of cheap rail travel A achievement B acceptance C arrival D advantage 59 At the end of the stage in the experiment, 2-year-olds have sophisticated sensorimotor patterns and are beginning to operate with primitive symbols A limited B basic C proximal D handy 60 There is conclusive evidence for a worldwide recession of mountain glaciers, which is the clearest evidence for a change in energy balance at the Earth’s surface A definite B independent C unique D valuable Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 61 Nowadays, the plethora of choices has improved the quality of life or impacted retail profits in the form of increased sales A shortage B decline C basics D excess 62 It turns out that some fossils can be extracted from these sediments by putting the rocks in an acid bath A located B preserved C removed D studied 63 In the 1940’s and 1950’s, biochemists strived to learn why each of the vitamins was essential for health A failed B tried C experimented D studied 64 There still remained some terrible diseases for which no microbe could be incriminated: scurvy, pellagra, rickets, and beriberi A investigated B blamed C eliminated D produced 65 It had been a terrible day for him and when he learned finally that he had lost his job, he simply blew his top A lost his nerve B lost his courage C lost his temper D lost his respect 66 With recent technological advances, however, the search for sunken treasure has become more popular as a legitimate endeavor A underwater B broken C ancient D hollow 67 For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females A complicated B peculiar C dangerous D ordinary 68 Infants are especially predisposed to acquire these core aspects of music, and they can also engage in sound play that clearly exhibits creativity A inclined B gifted C pushed D amused 69 Even if a shipwreck’s treasure does not have a high monetary value, it can be an invaluable source of historic artifacts that are preserved in nearly mint condition A something perfect B something significant Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao C something tolerant D something magical 70 For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories A leak B release C poison D pollutant 71 We’re surprised to hear that Mozart’s musical talent was nurtured by his loving parents when he was a child A acknowledged B abandoned C fostered D discovered 72 Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years A began B created C developed D introduced 73 President Ho Chi Minh devoted himself to the nation’s revolution, for which reason he has been considered the ‘Old Father’ of all Vietnamese people A spent B contributed C gave up D dedicated 74 Smartphones are very versatile, as they can many things like making phone calls, taking pictures, or listening to music A capable B flexible C helpful D interesting 75 In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-moving days A suitable B favourite C beautiful D whole 76 While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South Florida, he came across a young snake A run up B run down C run into D run out 77 WWF was set up in 1961 and had its operations in areas such as the preservation of biological diversity A difference B abundance C variety D plenty 78 Who is the Millionaire is a game show that has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2005 10 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A breathed B impacted C introduced D broadcasted 79 When applying for a certain job, you’ll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience A relevant B prior C practical D considerable 80 The doctor warned his patient not to visit public places without wearing a mask A shouted B threatened C punished D cautioned 81 People who hold optimistic view believe that cities of the future will increase the general well-being of individuals and societies A health state B quality of life C level of development D growth rate 82 Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19 A new cure B important therapy C sudden remedy D dramatic development 83 One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers and textbooks with them to school A conventional B electric C computer-based D modernized 84 Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city A announce B expect C forecast D reveal 85 She’s doing well so she was promoted last year Now she’s in charge of a small team of four people A controls B supervises C takes over D rules 86 I’ve been working here for over ten years now and I am on first-name terms with everyone, even the CEO A am proud of everyone B behave well with everyone 11 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao C know everyone well D feel satisfied with everyone 87 When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant A fired B sacked C laid off D appointed 88 Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she’s the CEO of a big multinational company However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory A mental B low-paid C manual D regular 89 With so many daily design resources, how you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too much time on it? A connect to Internet all day B update new status C get latest information D use social network daily 90 Her style of dress was conservative She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut A high-fashion B traditional C trendy D up to date 91 This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve their own cultural identities A intimidating B difficult C seldom D urging 92 Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it’s against the law for them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief A judge B neglect C abuse D expel 93 Once a poster child for the wages of web indiscretion, she has become a virtuoso of managed self-revelation A ace B genius C prodigy D professor 94 The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior when she insisted on being refunded A disgusted B puzzled C angry D upset 95 The notoriously lazy man was found unconscious in his flat this morning 12 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A insensible B dead C asleep D drunk 96 Although Mallory had consistently refused to go out with Kevin, he pleaded with her to reconsider and give him a chance A give him a break B give him an appointment C give him a place D give him a space 97 Talking about your feeling can help you get clear about what you feel A control B banish C get rid of D figure out 98 Father had promised to go to the Animal show with us, but at the last moment he decided not to go A threw out B copped out C stopped D halted 99 The Federal Court judge threw the book at him, and recommended no parole A give him a harsh sentence B hit him with a book C feed him as much as possible D make him read the book 100 Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive A you are my guess B I break the soft drive C I make a mistake D you lack money 101 I am looking for a dependable person who can stand out for me at the meeting A dependent B talented C energetic D reliable 102 Wow, I’m all at sea with these new regulations A satisfied B bored C confused D impatient 103 She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech A aiming at B intentionally C reasonably D with a goal 104 In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind A say exactly what he thought B say a few words 13 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao C have a chat D are given the right to 105 These rugged mountains in New York State are famous for the summer hotels that sprang up in the region during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s A operated vigorously B spread out C burst forth D joined together 106 Have you ever read about a famous general in Japanese history who was very incredulous? A unimaginable B excellent C incredible D skeptical 107 Her father is the man who owns all the land in this area and is ‘the big fish’ around here A the fat man B the huge man C the important man D the enormous man 108 I’m looking forward to her new novel, which is published next week A comes out B comes over C.comes off D comes up 109 The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students in our school can be well-informed A popular B beautiful C suspicious D easily seen 110 I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry A have been successful B have not got wet C have got no water D have got home dry 111 Scholars have deciphered other ancient languages, such as Sumerian and Babylonian, which used the cuneiform script, because of the fortuitous discovery of bilingual inscriptions A important B immediate C early 14 D lucky Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 112 The Rosetta stone thwarted scholars’ efforts for several decades until the early 19th century when several key hieroglyphic phrases were decoded using the Greek inscriptions A continued B influenced C encouraged D frustrated 113 In most countries, including our nation Vietnam, compulsory military service does not apply to women A superior B mandatory C beneficial D constructive 114 Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate, when most shops and retails have to close because of the lockdown order A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down 115 As children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart A not as friendly as before B not as serious as before C not as sympathetic as before D not as childlike as before 116 Did she get the better of you in the argument as to wether milk is good for our health? A try to beat B gain a disadvantage over C gain an advantage over D try to be better than 117 I missed two assignments I must make them up by the end of this week A hand them in B them twice C compensate for them D go over them 118 The power of advertising is the main drive behind soaring sales of deluxe goods A luxury B durable C inferior D tangible 119 Every house in the street has been demolished to make way for a new highway A exploded B torn up C.removed D torn down 120 Laws on promoting economic developmentan scientifil research since 1986 still hold good 15 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A remain for good B are still in good condition C stand in life D remain in effect 121 His new yacht, which is worth over million dollars, is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth A showy B expensive C large D ossified 122 The hiring of the new city manager will make a difference in how things are run around here A change the future situation B differ C cause a change D vary 123 Henry really drives me to the edge because he never stops complaining with me about even the most trivial problems A frightens me B moves me C steers me D irritates me 124 The whole city of Hiroshima was wiped out in the nuclear bombing raids by the end of WW2 A cleaned well B removed quickly C changed completely D destroyed completely 125 The phrase civil disobedience is usually attributed to the nineteenth-century American philosopher Henry David Thoreau A explained to B suited to C glued to D credited to 126 Improved methods of fabricating optical fibers have led to a reduction in fiberscope diameter and an increase in the number of fibers, which in turn has increased resolution A strength B sharpness C inconvenience D efficiency 127 I see Jack’s boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he’s the best football player in our class A holding his tongue B speaking too much C blowing his own trumpet D pulling my leg 16 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 128 Shirley had no idea what made her father irritated one minute and jovial the next A incredulous B merry C revolting D dizzy 129 Recent studies have shown that where cell phone use has increased in Africa, the economy has been strengthened and the people are better off A more economically comfortable B more healthy C able to travel farther D more relaxed 130 I think it may be pertinent at this point to raise the question of how the new department will be funded A hasty B impulsive C appropriate D irrelevant 131 After the severe storm in the Central of Vietnam, many families felt that everything they hold dear had been destroyed A have B hold gently C love D reveal 132 The team leader saw to it that the work was finished on time A decided B made sure C could prove D was informed 133 There have been problems with respect to transferring the data from the old computer to the new one A in relation to B in view of C involving D diagnosed with 134 Edna Ferber (1887-1968) embarked on her career by working as a newspaper reporter in Winsconsin ans soon began writing novels A took a trip to B started out on C improved upon D had an opinion about 135 Hanoi Medical University is affiliated with several hospitals in the city and also in other provinces A owned by B founded by C associated with D reorganized with 17 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 136 There is a beautiful little park adjacent to the house we’re going to buy on the outskirts of that town A opposite B close to C behind D in front of 137 Finally, Warner Brothers took a chance with the 1927 film, the Jazz Singer, which starred popular recording artist Al Jolson and featured both singing and talking A behaved randomly B lost an opportunity C took a risk D had good fortune 138 Some people try to suggest that the education offered in public schools is inferior to that of private schools, but I don’t agree A of lower quality than B different from C the same as D much better than 139 I was shown the door when I asked my boss for a raise in my salary and a reduction in my working hour A allowed to see the door B asked to leave the room C told where to go D asked to open the door 140 My father worked as an amateur translator for the local newspaper prior to becoming an ESL teacher A rather than B as well as C besides D before 141 He is behind the eight ball at the moment and risks being evicted from his apartment this month A in a difficult situation B in a favorable condition C in a dangerous situation D in a wonderful mood 142 -:” Was Sophia pleased about getting high marks in the last exam?” -:” She was on cloud nine!” A extremely happy B very emotional C unbelievably angry D quite calm 18 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 143 Maria has a soft spot for Micheal because he can make her laugh a lot A hates B despises C loves D concerns 144 You can't sit on the fence any longer - you have to decide your future job A be uncertain B be uncareful C be unwilling D be intolerant 145 Having worked for more than 10 hours, she thinks it's time to call it a day A continue to work B take a break C have a meal D give it up 146 Police were called in when the strike began to get out of hand A undecided B uncontrollable C unforgiving D unchanged 147 I was really happy when she said she also loved me but then I realized she was just pulling my leg A hurting me B hating me C teasing me D loving me 148 I used to be very good at maths but now it seems I have lost my touch A been rusty B been excellent C been stable D been disappointed 149 My parents were up in arms about my coming home late last night A pleased B provoked C appeased D excited 150 My mom told me he was a bad friend so I needed to keep him at bay A stay away from him B hang out with him C keep in touch with him D get on with him 151 Much to their disappointment, their start-up project fell through, though it had been carefully planned A failed B expanded C succeeded D removed 152 The construction of this factory will bring about an increase in the pollution level of this area A cause B demand C avoid 19 D equal Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 153 Tom is carrying out a survey on how teenagers spend their free time nowadays A deciding B producing C conducting D minding 154 I have come up against a big financial problem Now, I don’t know what to A dealt with B sympathized with C agreed with D engaged with 155 What exactly are you driving at with a critical statement like that? If you have a problem with my work, just tell me A avoiding B alluring C insinuating D contemplating 156 We had to fall back on our personal savings to pay our unexpected debt A access to B rely on C believe in D go with 157 The police stopped the van because it was giving off a lot of black smoke A emitting B liberating C allowing D conducting 158 They have knocked down that old building The neighbors are suffering from extreme noise A abolished B disassembled C demolished D degraded 159 I sent her a bunch of flowers to make up for my rude behaviors last night A compensate for B prepare for C strive for D allow for 160 His rude behaviors can be put down to his terrible upbringing A reduced to B admitted to C attributed to D exposed to 161 She is always diplomatic when she deals with aggressive students A outspoken B firm C tactful D stern 162 The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions A invincible B indefensible C unfavorable D unacceptable 163 He can afford the tuition of this private school because his parents are very affluent A sincere B supportive C wealthy 20 D eminent Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 164 I couldn’t understand the meaning of this word so I asked John, but he gave me an ambiguous explanation A vague B clear C definite D distinct 165 Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia and have been the symbol of this country A native B attracted C relative D enticed 166 The pilot’s negligence led to a catastrophic accident involving the deaths of 30 people A fortunate B terrific C abundant D disastrous 167 She is renowned for her charitable activities that have given support to millions of people worldwide A unknown B criticized C approved D celebrated 168 It’s very intricate to assemble this juicer since there are more than ten separate parts A complex B basic C straightforward D expensive 169 It was courageous of her to challenge the managing director's decision A coward B plucky C lucky D ill-considered 170 It looks like an old building but this appearance is deceptive A sincere B conspicuous C symbolic D misleading 171 Compared to other groups in society, the youth in general have greater desire to achieve self-esteem, status or recognition A self-worth B self-absorption C self-identity D self-motivation 172 Radar equipment is used to detect enemy aircraft, which is an astounding breakthrough of human history A find the position of B made an attack on C give an account of D take offence at 173 Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations A question B violate C disregard 21 D follow Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 174 Sustainability is becoming much more mainstream and increasing numbers of businesses are genuinely adopting good environmental and social practices A generally accepted B highly debatable C unfairly stereotyped D overly privileged 175 We decided to pay for the furniture on the instalment plan A monthly payment B cash and carry C credit card D piece by piece 176 The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage A increase B necessity C demand D decrease 177 Notwithstanding a steady decline in numbers, the school has had a very successful year A regardless of B due to C in spite of D instead of 178 He has overcome a lot of impediments along his way but he manages to move forward A obstacles B permits C fortunes D favors 179 Extroverts tend to be gregarious and amiable They gain energy from rubbing shoulders with others A spending time socially with B making fun of C staying away from D engaging in arguments with 180 Being responsible is a prerequisite for achieving success in life A rule B skill C expense D condition 181 Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently A function B appear C collaborate D activate 182 We really appreciate your help with our financial problems A value B disregard C care 22 D accept Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 183 Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls A come without knowing what they will see B come in large numbers C come out of boredom D come by plane 184 Things have unfolded in a way that no one could have expected A developed B concealed C opened D ended 185 Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviors A explain B blame C decide D improve 186 The boy was embarrassed when his mother scolded him in the public A humiliated B distracted C proud D offended 187 The image presented in the media show us celebrities enjoying an enviable lifestyle: they live in huge mansions, drive expensive cars, and wear the latest in high fashion A a desirable B a lavish C a sedentary D a healthy 188 One alternative form of punishment is community service, which is an excellent way for offenders to make amends for their crimes A compensate for B deter from C reflect on D recover from 189 He felt that moving out of his parents' home was a real milestone in his life A an important event B an unusual occurrence C a difficult time D a foolish decision 190 The government prepared for the coming drought season by implementing water conservation plans A putting into operation B coming into conflict C getting into trouble D taking into consideration 23 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 191 It is believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system A breakthrough B break-in C breakdown D breakup 192 Gary doesn't always see eye to eye with his father, and this is where the honesty shows through A agree with B be opposed to C look up to D take after 193 Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature A coexist peacefully with B fall in love with C agree with D cooperate with 194 The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked beautiful in its heyday A the beginning stage B period of trial C a phase of depression D a time of great success 195 Although the general manager is officially in charge, everyone knows his deputy is really in the driving seat A out of control B on duty C abusing power D in control of a situation 196 A rumor is floating about that the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt to become governor, but that's relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money A concealing B circulating C obscuring D covering 197 The new system for assessing claims is expected to come into operation early next month A finish working B start working C continue working D postpone working 24 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 198 We can only give you the approximate number of refugees crossing the border at the moment A a sort of B a bit of C a variety of D a deluge of 199 The ministry of Defense has been holding up the decision to withdraw from the military action for the past several months A carrying off B putting off C playing down D giving up 200 If two people in a romantic relationship are lovey-dovey, they show their love for each other in public by touching each other and saying loving things A lovesick B romantic C demonstrative 25 D affectionate ... easily seen 11 0 I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry A have been successful B have not got wet C have got no water D have got home dry 11 1 Scholars... chat D are given the right to 10 5 These rugged mountains in New York State are famous for the summer hotels that sprang up in the region during the 19 40s, 19 50s, and 19 60s A operated vigorously... Nâng Cao 10 Before her death in 19 77, Alice Paul helped orchestrate enormous changes in the rights and status of American women A far-fetched B far-flung C far-reaching D far-sighted 11 Bicycles