SYNONYM AND ANTONYM

SYNONYM & ANTONYM Exercise 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 following questions The film is not worth seeing The plot is too dull A simple B complicated C boring D slow In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches A concerts B public libraries C gatherings D prayer services I hope to have the privilege of working with them again A honor B advantage C favor D right Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries A coach station B railway station C power station D petrol station He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again A didn’t want to see B didn’t show surprise C wasn’t happy D didn’t care The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed A easily seen B beautiful C popular D suspicious If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately A right ahead B currently C formerly D right away Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least A controlling B storing C purifying D getting 10 Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship A sail B get on C leave D come to 11 It will be fine tomorrow But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed A taken off B sold off C put off D turned off 12 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A annoyance B risks C irritations D fears 13 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 14 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 15 For a long term period, Lizzie Magie has been battling against the vicissitudes of life A mutability B caprice C ups and downs D determination 16 The aim of University education is to inure students to hardship, trials and adverse situations in life A accustom B obliterate C shun D estrange 17 Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this organization A taken for granted B spoken ill of C made fun of D taken advantage of 18 In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house A assists me by B asks me to help with C pleases me by D serves me with 19 I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy A sleep B sit down C eat D relax 20 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 Exercise 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 following questions 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 For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year A practical B critical C necessary D appropriate The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A speed B expect more C better D treat better As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later A present for the event B scheduled for the event C arranged for the event D appointed for the event As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position A powerful B dreadful C overflowing D outgrowing We oppose this war, as we would any other war which created an environmental catastrophe A pollution B disaster C convention D epidemic Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems A get involved in B worry about C look for D get angry about The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless A poor B imprisoned C suffered D injured The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt A put on B went off C got out D kept up 10 The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries A coach station B railway station C power station D petrol station 11 They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather A get through B put off C keep up with D go over 12 The organization was established in 1950 in the USA A come around B set up C made out D put on 13 It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death A turn off B take on C get over D keep up with 14 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 15 To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important information about yourself A draw B place C put D write 16 The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie A influenced B sad C touched D annoyed 17 Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors A classify B communicate with C describe D recognize 18 The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship A picked up B provided food for C saved the life of D looked for 19 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed 20 You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty A loss B charge C punishment D offense Exercise 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 following questions Be careful! The tree is going to fall A Look out B Look up C Look on D Look after He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport A use up B with C take up D go on 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 The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow A astronomer B TV anchor C TV weatherman D fortune teller In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind A say exactly what he thought B say a few words C have a chat D are given the right to I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt you Please, go on and finish what you were saying A talk B quit C continue D stop The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited Most deserts are enormous sandy areas A mysterious B narrow C immense D aerial The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films A advertisements B contests C businesses D economics 10 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 11 It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year A have the obligation to B have the right to refuse C are refused the right to D are given the right to 12 Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them A destroy B drain C endanger D discover 13 Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A growing well B setting up C closing down D taking off 14 Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers A awareness B preservation C support D impact 15 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 16 We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of 17 The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss A reserve B generation C natural environment D diversity 18 It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa A disappeared B increased C threatened D reduced Exercise 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 following questions When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance A bill B menu C help D food This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate A situation B attention C place D matter It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger A urgent B unavoidable C important D necessary Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture A raise B produce C supply D reserve Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs A effort B benefit C exploitation D knowledge You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can She got up late and rushed to the bus stop A came into B went leisurely C went quickly D dropped by I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A correct B right C exact D suitable Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A help B prepared C be busy D attempt 10 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A happen B encounter C arrive D clean 11 It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A approximately B generally C frankly D simply 12 Mr Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be any response A feeling B emotion C reply D effect 13 My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest 14 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 15 Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world A variety B changes C conservation D number 16 Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests A leisure with B burdened with C having fun with D freed from Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being A lively B frequented C accessible D revealed They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community A cooperate B put together C separate D connect There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble A adequate B unsatisfactory C abundant D dominant Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects A lesser and lesser B fewer and fewer C lesser and fewer D less and less The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago A monetary B greedy C spiritual D object - oriented One of the key to successful business is careful planning A falling B victorious C faulty D impossible Mr Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly A amicable B inapplicable C hostile D futile The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace A renovated B regenerated C furnished D neglected His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition A impressive B exaggerated C unacceptable D practical 10 This shouldn’t be too taxing for you A comfortable B demanding C easy D relaxing 11 The Germany’s war hysteria has accounted for its people’s hostility towards foreigners A disease B ceremony C malaria D serenity 12 He was ostracize by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike A crucify B include C patronize D lionize 13 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable 14 She could not hide her dismay at the result A disappointment B depression C happiness D pessimism 15 Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A voluntary B free C pressure D mandatory 16 We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C slow D open 17 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A worry and sadness B pain and sorrow C loss D happiness 18 After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A innovative B naïve C guilty D benevolent 19 Mr Brown is a very generous old man He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization A hospitable B honest C kind D mean 20 In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly A leisurely B sluggishly C weakly D shortly Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad A done B made C defended D varied Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest A hungry B poor C rich D full I’d like to pay some money into my bank account A withdraw some money from B put some money into C give some money out D leave some money aside We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C open D slow The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A permanent B guess C complicated C soak My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy A excessive B limited C required D abundant About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean A with backbones B with ribs C without ribs D without backbones He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May A politeness B rudeness C measurementD encouragement A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college A able to read and write B able to join intramural sport C inflexible D unable to pass an examination in reading and writing 10 Why are you being so arrogant? A snooty B humble C cunning D naive 11 His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole A harmless B crude C detrimental D innocent 12 The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking A stop B continue C finish D consider 13 Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation A of high level B of great important C of low level D of steady progress 14 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency 15 There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A attraction B consideration C ease D speculation 16 The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks A associate B separate C cooperate D assemble 17 She had a cozy little apartment in Boston A uncomfortable B dirty C lazy D warm 18 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Wealthy B Well-off C Privileged D Impoverished Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel A the long day B day after day C all day long D all long day The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological effects of using drugs A refined B extensive C prevalent D tentative 3.Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society A take on B get off C go about D put in 4.I have to take up my dress I step on it all the time A shorten B make it longer C embellish D try on 5.In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12 A compound B base C change D move Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A shine B record C categorize D diversify Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing She prefers something modern and shocking A new B old C social D traditional 8.When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in C pay all attention to D express interest to Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture A destruction B contamination C fertilizer D variety 10 I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job A quarreled B debated C ignored D discussed 11.Let's put off that meeting to next Monday A postpone B schedule C arrange D appoint 12 A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents A demolishing B exploding C developing D running 13 Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives A depression B technique C expect D impact 14 Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit A weeded B fertilized C harvested D trimmed 15.Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems A taken off B put away C wiped out D gone over 16 Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia A dunes B valleys C lands D areas 17 Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite - through local or national TV networks A Dedication B Compilation C Condensing D Dispersal Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions 1.Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood A rich B successful C honest D famous 2, What you like doing in your spare time? A enjoyable B free C quiet D busy I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent A stand B understand C write D interrupt The small white flowers are my favorite They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden A release B stop C end D melt His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth A showy B expensive C large D ossified 6.Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to so unless urgent action is taken A vanishing B damaging C polluting D destroying Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife A organization B contamination C protection D damage 8.When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits A fell B exploded C called D rang The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN concerning local manufacturing in all ASEAN countries A progressing B producing C combining D aiming 10 He seems to make the same mistake over and over again A for good B by the way C repeatedly D in vain 11,Mrs Jones's husband passed away fast Friday We are all shocked by the news A got married B divorced C died D were on business 12.If you not understand the word "superstitious," look it up in the dictionary A find its meaning B write it C draw it D note it Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women A superior B mandatory C beneficial D constructive 2.The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it A blowing B watering C preventing D watching Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals A irrefutable B imminent C formidable D absolute 4.After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each A penalty B draw C score D goal Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive A I break the soft drive B you lack money C you are my guess D I make a mistake 6.The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed A advanced B sprinted C played D excluded 7.The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place A organized B impressed C participated D defended The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies A unique B novel C exotic D vital 9.Not all women can two jobs well at the same time: rearing children and working at office A educating B taking care of C homemaking D giving a birth 10 If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle A develop B ascend C raise D increase 11.There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement A controlled B economic C important D natural 12 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A absolutely B relevantly C almost D comparatively 13.Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role A Giving birth to a baby B Having no child C Bring up a child D Educating a child 14 I am tired because I went to bed late last night A stayed up B kept off C put out D brought up 15 Computers are recent accomplishments in our time A structures B achievements C calculations D documents 16 What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work A concentration B eagerness C desire D appreciation 17 The forces behind the women's liberation movement vary from culture to culture, from individual to individual A advocate B equalize C power D change 18 There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned A apposed B insisted C invited D opposed 19.If you don't pay your rent, your landlord is going to kick you out! A lend you some money B play football with you C give you a kick D force you to leave Exercise 10 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease A disabling B vexatious C dangerous D irreparable 2.Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store I had not seen him for years A met B visited C said goodbye to D made friends with S Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism A exhaustive B charitable C remarkable D widespread Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A shine B record C categorize D diversify 5.Let's go over that report again before we submit it A dictate B print C read carefully D type The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very rapidly 7.“Please speak up a bit more, Jason You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said A eligible B audible C edible D visible Dr Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily support A inner part B test C entrance D change 9.I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer A like B tolerate C mean D care 10 The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later A becomes brighter B shines C is not cloudy D clean 11.Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A same B adopted C various D respected 12 A domineering husband, he is the stereotype of a male chauvinist A musician B opposite C disagreeable type D fixed conception 13.I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods A expenses B friends C sports D conveniences 14.The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in regional tournaments has increased rapidly A hosting B participating C achieving D succeeding 15 I didn’t go to work this morning I stayed at home because of the morning rain A thanks to B on account of C in spite of D in addition to 16.The new cow boy-film catches the fancy of the children A attracts B satisfies C surprises D amuses 17.Now I understand why you moved out of that house A I am surprised B it frustrates me C I am intrigued D it makes sense to me 18 Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money A fearsome B expected C excited D optimistic 19.In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war A mounted B excited C devoted D interested 20 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed Exercise 11 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad A widely B secretly C alone D overseas 3.The total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world has mounted to 186 A protected B devoted C increased D aimed I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B reasonably C gently D brutally Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity A reveal B conserve C cover D presume 6.Henri Davison, president of the American Red Cross war Committee proposed forming a federation of these National Societies A took B dedicated C carried D suggested Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas A belonging to a big or capital city B in an industrial city C of a busy suburb D relating to a remote suburb 8.Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries A examines B heals C causes D treats 9.Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers A dedicated B shocked C interested D excited 10 He inherited a lucrative business from his father A lucid B losing C wealthy D profitable 11 Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory A dedicated B sent C gave D offered 12 Founded in 1930 with just 13 teams, the tournament now attracts more than 140 countries A Established B Produced C Started D Erected 13 In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly A stressed B enlarged C progressed D ripened 14.The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity A weak and unprotected B wealthy and famous C poor and disabled D deaf and mute 15 What may happen if John will not arrive in time? A go along B count on C keep away D turn up 16 There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed up B closed C closed down D closed into 17.Did your son pass the university entrance examination? A make up B get along C go up D get through 18: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers A opinion B viewing C look D regard 19: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth A separated B marked C hidden D shared Exercise 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we don’t want to leave A loved the surroundings B possessed by the surroundings C haunted by the surroundings D planted many trees in the surroundings 2.Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside A calls on B keeps off C takes in D goes up He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home A favorable B difficult C ineffectual D firm 4.They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A take up B turn round C put off D with It was boiling yesterday We have a very humid and dry summer this year A very hot B cooking C dry D cooked She was fearless and full of energy A powerful B cowardly C brave D careful 7.The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct investment which flows into and within ASEAN A produce B combine C found D improve Although he is rich, he lives in a modest house A attractive B clever C current D small American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book A advice B disapproval C praise D attention 10,Computers are recent accomplishments in our time A structures B achievements C calculations D documents 11 What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work A concentration B eagerness C desire D appreciation 12 A revolution in women's fashion during the second half of the twentieth century made trousers acceptable for almost all activities A available B permissible C attractive D ideal 13 Following the fiasco at the nuclear plant, the public protested against its reopening A complete failure B destructive fire C partial breakdown D boycott 14 Mother and her daughter-in-law have been on amazingly amicable terms for years A equal B hostile C happy D friendly 15 He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger A at the target B in accident C at stake D in comfort 16 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange 17 Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible A able to budget the money B capable of having children C capable of living harmoniously D able to share an apartment or a house 18: When I was crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant A waved B saw C looked D watched 19: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground A changed his decision B refused to change his decision C felt sorry for us D wanted to continue 20 The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice A wrong B evil C deform D harm SYNONYM & ANTONYM Exercise 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 following questions The film is not worth seeing The plot is too dull A simple B complicated C boring D slow In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches A concerts B public libraries C gatherings D prayer services I hope to have the privilege of working with them again A honor B advantage C favor D right Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries A coach station B railway station C power station D petrol station He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again A didn’t want to see B didn’t show surprise C wasn’t happy D didn’t care The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed A easily seen B beautiful C popular D suspicious If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately A right ahead B currently C formerly D right away Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least A controlling B storing C purifying D getting 10 Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship A sail B get on C leave D come to 11 It will be fine tomorrow But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed A taken off B sold off C put off D turned off 12 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A annoyance B risks C irritations D fears 13 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 14 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 15 For a long term period, Lizzie Magie has been battling against the vicissitudes of life A mutability B caprice C ups and downs D determination 16 The aim of University education is to inure students to hardship, trials and adverse situations in life A accustom B obliterate C shun D estrange 17 Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this organization A taken for granted B spoken ill of C made fun of D taken advantage of 18 In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house A assists me by B asks me to help with C pleases me by D serves me with 19 I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy A sleep B sit down C eat D relax 20 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 Exercise 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 following questions 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 For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year A practical B critical C necessary D appropriate The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A speed B expect more C better D treat better As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later A present for the event B scheduled for the event C arranged for the event D appointed for the event As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position A powerful B dreadful C overflowing D outgrowing We oppose this war, as we would any other war which created an environmental catastrophe A pollution B disaster C convention D epidemic Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems A get involved in B worry about C look for D get angry about The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless A poor B imprisoned C suffered D injured The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt A put on B went off C got out D kept up 10 The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries A coach station B railway station C power station D petrol station 11 They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather A get through B put off C keep up with D go over 12 The organization was established in 1950 in the USA A come around B set up C made out D put on 13 It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death A turn off B take on C get over D keep up with 14 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 15 To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important information about yourself A draw B place C put D write 16 The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie A influenced B sad C touched D annoyed 17 Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors A classify B communicate with C describe D recognize 18 The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship A picked up B provided food for C saved the life of D looked for 19 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed 20 You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty A loss B charge C punishment D offense Exercise 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 following questions Be careful! The tree is going to fall A Look out B Look up C Look on D Look after He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport A use up B with C take up D go on 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 The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow A astronomer B TV anchor C TV weatherman D fortune teller In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind A say exactly what he thought B say a few words C have a chat D are given the right to I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt you Please, go on and finish what you were saying A talk B quit C continue D stop The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited Most deserts are enormous sandy areas A mysterious B narrow C immense D aerial The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films A advertisements B contests C businesses D economics 10 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 11 It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year A have the obligation to B have the right to refuse C are refused the right to D are given the right to 12 Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them A destroy B drain C endanger D discover 13 Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A growing well B setting up C closing down D taking off 14 Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers A awareness B preservation C support D impact 15 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 16 We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of 17 The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss A reserve B generation C natural environment D diversity 18 It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa A disappeared B increased C threatened D reduced Exercise 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 following questions When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance A bill B menu C help D food This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate A situation B attention C place D matter It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger A urgent B unavoidable C important D necessary Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture A raise B produce C supply D reserve Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs A effort B benefit C exploitation D knowledge You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can She got up late and rushed to the bus stop A came into B went leisurely C went quickly D dropped by I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A correct B right C exact D suitable Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A help B prepared C be busy D attempt 10 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A happen B encounter C arrive D clean 11 It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A approximately B generally C frankly D simply 12 Mr Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be any response A feeling B emotion C reply D effect 13 My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest 14 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 15 Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world A variety B changes C conservation D number 16 Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests A leisure with B burdened with C having fun with D freed from Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being A lively B frequented C accessible D revealed They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community A cooperate B put together C separate D connect There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble A adequate B unsatisfactory C abundant D dominant Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects A lesser and lesser B fewer and fewer C lesser and fewer D less and less The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago A monetary B greedy C spiritual D object - oriented One of the key to successful business is careful planning A falling B victorious C faulty D impossible Mr Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly A amicable B inapplicable C hostile D futile The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace A renovated B regenerated C furnished D neglected His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition A impressive B exaggerated C unacceptable D practical 10 This shouldn’t be too taxing for you A comfortable B demanding C easy D relaxing 11 The Germany’s war hysteria has accounted for its people’s hostility towards foreigners A disease B ceremony C malaria D serenity 12 He was ostracize by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike A crucify B include C patronize D lionize 13 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable 14 She could not hide her dismay at the result A disappointment B depression C happiness D pessimism 15 Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A voluntary B free C pressure D mandatory 16 We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C slow D open 17 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A worry and sadness B pain and sorrow C loss D happiness 18 After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A innovative B naïve C guilty D benevolent 19 Mr Brown is a very generous old man He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization A hospitable B honest C kind D mean 20 In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly A leisurely B sluggishly C weakly D shortly Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad A done B made C defended D varied Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest A hungry B poor C rich D full I’d like to pay some money into my bank account A withdraw some money from B put some money into C give some money out D leave some money aside We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C open D slow The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A permanent B guess C complicated C soak My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy A excessive B limited C required D abundant About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean A with backbones B with ribs C without ribs D without backbones He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May A politeness B rudeness C measurementD encouragement A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college A able to read and write B able to join intramural sport C inflexible D unable to pass an examination in reading and writing 10 Why are you being so arrogant? A snooty B humble C cunning D naive 11 His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole A harmless B crude C detrimental D innocent 12 The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking A stop B continue C finish D consider 13 Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation A of high level B of great important C of low level D of steady progress 14 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency 15 There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A attraction B consideration C ease D speculation 16 The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks A associate B separate C cooperate D assemble 17 She had a cozy little apartment in Boston A uncomfortable B dirty C lazy D warm 18 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Wealthy B Well-off C Privileged D Impoverished Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel A the long day B day after day C all day long D all long day The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological effects of using drugs A refined B extensive C prevalent D tentative 3.Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society A take on B get off C go about D put in 4.I have to take up my dress I step on it all the time A shorten B make it longer C embellish D try on 5.In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12 A compound B base C change D move Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A shine B record C categorize D diversify Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing She prefers something modern and shocking A new B old C social D traditional 8.When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in C pay all attention to D express interest to Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture A destruction B contamination C fertilizer D variety 10 I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job A quarreled B debated C ignored D discussed 11.Let's put off that meeting to next Monday A postpone B schedule C arrange D appoint 14 A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents A demolishing B exploding C developing D running 15 Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives A depression B technique C expect D impact 14 Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit A weeded B fertilized C harvested D trimmed 15.Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems A taken off B put away C wiped out D gone over 18 Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia A dunes B valleys C lands D areas 17 Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite - through local or national TV networks A Dedication B Compilation C Condensing D Dispersal Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions 1.Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood A rich B successful C honest D famous 2, What you like doing in your spare time? A enjoyable B free C quiet D busy I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent A stand B understand C write D interrupt The small white flowers are my favorite They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden A release B stop C end D melt His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth A showy B expensive C large D ossified 6.Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to so unless urgent action is taken A vanishing B damaging C polluting D destroying Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife A organization B contamination C protection D damage 8.When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits A fell B exploded C called D rang The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN concerning local manufacturing in all ASEAN countries A progressing B producing C combining D aiming 10 He seems to make the same mistake over and over again A for good B by the way C repeatedly D in vain 11,Mrs Jones's husband passed away fast Friday We are all shocked by the news A got married B divorced C died D were on business 12.If you not understand the word "superstitious," look it up in the dictionary A find its meaning B write it C draw it D note it Exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women A superior B mandatory C beneficial D constructive 2.The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it A blowing B watering C preventing D watching Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals A irrefutable B imminent C formidable D absolute 4.After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each A penalty B draw C score D goal Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive A I break the soft drive B you lack money C you are my guess D I make a mistake 6.The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed A advanced B sprinted C played D excluded 7.The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place A organized B impressed C participated D defended The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies A unique B novel C exotic D vital 9.Not all women can two jobs well at the same time: rearing children and working at office A educating B taking care of C homemaking D giving a birth 10 If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle A develop B ascend C raise D increase 11.There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement A controlled B economic C important D natural 12 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A absolutely B relevantly C almost D comparatively 13.Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role A Giving birth to a baby B Having no child C Bring up a child D Educating a child 14 I am tired because I went to bed late last night A stayed up B kept off C put out D brought up 15 Computers are recent accomplishments in our time A structures B achievements C calculations D documents 16 What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work A concentration B eagerness C desire D appreciation 19 The forces behind the women's liberation movement vary from culture to culture, from individual to individual A advocate B equalize C power D change 18 There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned A apposed B insisted C invited D opposed 19.If you don't pay your rent, your landlord is going to kick you out! A lend you some money B play football with you C give you a kick D force you to leave Exercise 10 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease A disabling B vexatious C dangerous D irreparable 2.Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store I had not seen him for years A met B visited C said goodbye to D made friends with S Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism A exhaustive B charitable C remarkable D widespread Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A shine B record C categorize D diversify 5.Let's go over that report again before we submit it A dictate B print C read carefully D type The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very rapidly 7.“Please speak up a bit more, Jason You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said A eligible B audible C edible D visible Dr Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily support A inner part B test C entrance D change 9.I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer A like B tolerate C mean D care 10 The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later A becomes brighter B shines C is not cloudy D clean 11.Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A same B adopted C various D respected 12 A domineering husband, he is the stereotype of a male chauvinist A musician B opposite C disagreeable type D fixed conception 13.I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods A expenses B friends C sports D conveniences 14.The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in regional tournaments has increased rapidly A hosting B participating C achieving D succeeding 15 I didn’t go to work this morning I stayed at home because of the morning rain A thanks to B on account of C in spite of D in addition to 16.The new cow boy-film catches the fancy of the children A attracts B satisfies C surprises D amuses 17.Now I understand why you moved out of that house A I am surprised B it frustrates me C I am intrigued D it makes sense to me 18 Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money A fearsome B expected C excited D optimistic 19.In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war A mounted B excited C devoted D interested 20 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed Exercise 11 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad A widely B secretly C alone D overseas 3.The total number of national Red Cross societies from all over the world has mounted to 186 A protected B devoted C increased D aimed I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B reasonably C gently D brutally Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity A reveal B conserve C cover D presume 6.Henri Davison, president of the American Red Cross war Committee proposed forming a federation of these National Societies A took B dedicated C carried D suggested Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas A belonging to a big or capital city B in an industrial city C of a busy suburb D relating to a remote suburb 8.Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries A examines B heals C causes D treats 9.Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers A dedicated B shocked C interested D excited 10 He inherited a lucrative business from his father A lucid B losing C wealthy D profitable 11 Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory A dedicated B sent C gave D offered 12 Founded in 1930 with just 13 teams, the tournament now attracts more than 140 countries A Established B Produced C Started D Erected 13 In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly A stressed B enlarged C progressed D ripened 14.The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity A weak and unprotected B wealthy and famous C poor and disabled D deaf and mute 15 What may happen if John will not arrive in time? A go along B count on C keep away D turn up 16 There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed up B closed C closed down D closed into 17.Did your son pass the university entrance examination? A make up B get along C go up D get through 18: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers A opinion B viewing C look D regard 19: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth A separated B marked C hidden D shared Exercise 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSED in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we don’t want to leave A loved the surroundings B possessed by the surroundings C haunted by the surroundings D planted many trees in the surroundings 2.Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside A calls on B keeps off C takes in D goes up He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home A favorable B difficult C ineffectual D firm 4.They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A take up B turn round C put off D with It was boiling yesterday We have a very humid and dry summer this year A very hot B cooking C dry D cooked She was fearless and full of energy A powerful B cowardly C brave D careful 7.The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct investment which flows into and within ASEAN A produce B combine C found D improve Although he is rich, he lives in a modest house A attractive B clever C current D small American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book A advice B disapproval C praise D attention 10,Computers are recent accomplishments in our time A structures B achievements C calculations D documents 11 What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work A concentration B eagerness C desire D appreciation 12 A revolution in women's fashion during the second half of the twentieth century made trousers acceptable for almost all activities A available B permissible C attractive D ideal 13 Following the fiasco at the nuclear plant, the public protested against its reopening A complete failure B destructive fire C partial breakdown D boycott 14 Mother and her daughter-in-law have been on amazingly amicable terms for years A equal B hostile C happy D friendly 15 He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger A at the target B in accident C at stake D in comfort 16 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange 17 Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible A able to budget the money B capable of having children C capable of living harmoniously D able to share an apartment or a house 18: When I was crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant A waved B saw C looked D watched 19: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground A changed his decision B refused to change his decision C felt sorry for us D wanted to continue 20 The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice A wrong B evil C deform D harm [...]... together C separate D connect 3 There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble A adequate B unsatisfactory C abundant D dominant 4 Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects A lesser and lesser B fewer and fewer C lesser and fewer D less and less 5 The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago A monetary... others are optional A voluntary B free C pressure D mandatory 16 We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C slow D open 17 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A worry and sadness B pain and sorrow C loss D happiness 18 After five days... trustingly as you can 7 She got up late and rushed to the bus stop A came into B went leisurely C went quickly D dropped by 8 I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A correct B right C exact D suitable 9 Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A help B prepared C be busy D attempt 10 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A happen B encounter... International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity A weak and unprotected B wealthy and famous C poor and disabled D deaf and mute 15 What may happen if John will not arrive in time? A go along B count on C keep away D turn up 16 There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went... your hand slightly to show that you need assistance A bill B menu C help D food 2 This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate A situation B attention C place D matter 3 It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger A urgent B unavoidable C important D necessary 4 Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile... B depreciate C require D are proud of 17 The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss A reserve B generation C natural environment D diversity 18 It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa A disappeared B increased C threatened D reduced Exercise 4 Mark the letter A, B, C, or... questions 1 The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad A done B made C defended D varied 2 Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest A hungry B poor C rich D full 3 I’d like to pay some money into my bank account A withdraw some money from B put some money into C give some money out D leave some money aside 4 We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring... continue C finish D consider 13 Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation A of high level B of great important C of low level D of steady progress 14 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency 15 There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A attraction... extensive C prevalent D tentative 3.Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society A take on B get off C go about D put in 4.I have to take up my dress I step on it all the time A shorten B make it longer C embellish D try on 5.In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age... conventional dressing She prefers something modern and shocking A new B old C social D traditional 8.When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in C pay all attention to D express interest to 9 Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture A destruction B contamination