BÀI TẬP TÌM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA – TRÁI NGHĨA Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 1: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast A.minor comparison B significant different C complete coincidence D interesting resemblance Question 2: 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 Question 3: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence A.publicly said B publicly supported C strongly condemned D openly criticised Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 4: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures A physical B severe C beneficial D damaging Question 5: Vietnam’s admission to the Word Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries A balanced B restricted C expanded D boosted Question 6: 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 Question 7: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A attraction B speculation C ease D consideration Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 8: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we 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 Question 9: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers A viewing B regard C look D opinion Question 10: Such problems as haste(vội vàng) and inexperience are a universal feature of youth A marked B shared C hidden D separated Question 11: 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 Question 12: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A very happy and satisfied B feeling embarrassed C talking too much D easily annoyed or irritated Question 13: 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 Question 14: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A erupted violently B exploded suddenly C fell down unexpectedly D went off accidentally Question 15: 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 Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part Question 16: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C open D slow Question 17: 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 Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part Question 18: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed Question 19: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest Mark the letter A, B, C, 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 20: 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 Question 21: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work A calm B miserable C responsive D uncomfortable Question 22: She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization A Amicable B kind C mean D hospitable Question 23: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry A kind B honest C thoughtful D pleasant Question 24: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours A an active society B a physical society C an inactive society D a working society 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 26: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A annoyances B risks C irritations D fears Question 27: 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 Question 28: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society A cash-free B cash-starved C cash-strapped D cash-in-hand 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 29: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable Question 30: 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 CLOSEST : Question 31: Now many people who shop at a health 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 health C convenient to prepare D beneficial to health Question 32: 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 Question 33: Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview A class B hand C small number D small amount Question 34: 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 A able to hear B physically abnormal C obedient to parents D hard of hearing Question 35: 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 Question 36: 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 Question 37: 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 C suddenly becomes uncontrollable B remains at an unchanged level D stays under pressure Question 38: “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 facing the reality B worsening the situation C easing the tension D improving the condition Question 38: John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings A spending on B using up C putting out D saving up Question 40: The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the 20th century A stopped B lessened C caused D overcame Question 41: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice A being considerate of things B remembering to right things C forgetful of one’s past D often forgetting things Question 42: Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware of its detriment to their school work A harm B advantage C support D benefit Question 43: Ms Stanford is an unusually prolific author She has written a large number of books these years, some of which are best-sellers A reflective B productive C exhausted D critical Question 44: As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position A powerful B dreadful C overflowing D outgrowing Question 45: 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 with food and cooking Question 46: 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 Question 47: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics It’s a closed book to me.” A an object that I really love B a book that is never opened C a subject that I don’t understand D a theme that I like to discuss 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 48: “Don't be such a pessimist I'm sure you'll soon get over it Cheer up!” A activist B feminist C optimist D hobbyist Question 49: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.” A turn down B look up C slow down D put forward Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings Question 50: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well hưng thịnh D closing down Question 51: The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water A imagination B bone C leash D image hình ảnh Question 52: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind A sometimes B always C hardly D never Question 53 The wagonmaster decided to ford the stream A valley B mountain C small river suối D plain Question 54 The ostrich egg is the largest egg of any non-extinct bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the hummingbird A living B dead C flying D vanished Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences Question 55: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island A fruits and vegetables B flowers and trees C plants and animals D mountains and forests Question 56: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now I will need time to think it over” A to sleep on it B to make it better C to make up for it D to think out of time Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences Question 57: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about” A good behavior B behaving improprely C behaving nice D behaving cleverly Question 58: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A benevolent B innovative C naive D guilty Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 59: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach towel, the audience was dumbfounded A speechless B excited C content D applauding Question 60: The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river A keeping B decreasing C increasing D releasing ... among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable Question 30: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through... very tired B refreshed C completely wet D cleansed Question 47: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics It’s a closed book to me.” A an object that I really love B a book that is never opened