Bài tập luyện thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

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1. INTENSIFIERS AND THEIR COLLOCATIONS I .Aim: sau khi học xong tiết học, học sinh nhớ lại và vận dụng kiến thức vào các loại bài tập có liên quan đến các từ tăng cấp. II. Language content: 1. Vocabulary: các từ được lấy trong SGK và tài liệu nâng cao. 2. Grammar: nắm vững các đặc điểm của từng loại từ tăng cấp. III. Techniques: Hoạt động trong phương pháp là học nhóm ,cặp , cá nhân học sinh IV. Teaching aids: tờ rơi, phấn , sách đề cương (để tham khảo phần lí thuyết tại nhà). VI. Procedures: Hoạt động của thầy Hoạt động của trò Nội dung kiến thức Hoạt động 1: (Exercise 1) EXERCISE 1: help sts to widen their 1A 2C 3B 4C 5A 6B 7D 8D 9B 10D 11C 12B intensifiers to adjectives and adverbs. -Taking part in the exercise actively and answering the -Ask sts to work individually question and then share their ideas with partners Hoạt động 2: (Exercise 2) EXERCISE 2: help sts to widen their 1C 2D 3C 4D 5B 6C 7A 8C intensifiers to verbs 9A 10A 11B 12B -Ask sts to work individually -Taking part in the exercise and then share their ideas actively and answering the with partners question Hoạt động 3: Assigment asking sts to prepare Tag Read the supplimentary questions at home material at home. EXERCISE 1: For each sentence, choose the best word or phrase to complete the gap from the choices below. 1.The cost of a new house in the UK has become ___ high over the last few years. A astronomically B totally C utterly D blatantly 2.The drug company should not have put a new product on the market with ___ fatal side-effects.
2. A partially B particularly C potentially D painfully 3.After a warm start to the month, the weather in the second half of June was ___ cold. A unfortunately B unseasonably C unpredictably D astronomically 4.Even when the costs of running the event were ___ subsidised by local government, tickets were still in the region of fifty pounds. A tremendously B avidly C heavily D atronomically 5.For the last ten years Malcolm Sargant's gossip column in the Daily Planet has been ___ read by thousands of readers. A avidly B vividly C heavily D tremendously 6.To award a man like Thomas Green with the greatest lifetime achievement award seems ___ unfair. A painfully B blatantly C widely D bitterly 7.Our test this week is quite challenging in places but the one we got last week was ___ easy. A laughingly B humorously C highly D absurdly 8.There were some exciting moments in the second half of the film but the first ninety minutes were ___ slow in places. A massively B astronomically C utterly D painfully 9.Hugh Tomlinson is ___ believed to be the best director of his generation in Hollywood at the moment. A thoroughly B widely C greatly D massively 10.I am ___ appalled by the thoughtless attitude of people who needlessly endanger other people's lives by using mobiles while driving. A tremendously B terribly C awfully D utterly 11.This holiday offer does seem ___ attractive but I think we are going to have to pass on it because of the high cost. A avidly B absolutely C irresistably D heavily 12.After all her hard work, Martha was ___ disappointed when she got a grade B in her CAE exam. A painfully B bitterly C completely D totally EXERCISE 2: For each sentence, choose the best word or phrase to complete the gap from the choices below. 1.I ___ want to know what happened. A. exactly B. purely C.simply D. highly 2. Don't worry. It's ___ safe. You won't fall. A. finely B. deeply C. fully D. completely 3.The future will be ___ shaped by technology. A. merely B. specially C. largely D. purely 4.Everything will be ___ cheaper in the sales. A. widely B. greatly C. considerably D. particularly 5.There's nothing ___ similar to this product. A. closely B. remotely C. nearly D. wildly 6.They succeeded in ___ exploiting their opportunities. A. hardly B. entirely C. fully D. deeply 7.Nobody answering the phone doesn't ___ mean there's no-one there. A. necessarily B. surely C. wholly D. strictly 8.It is ___ true that education is becoming global. A. exactly B. reliably C. certainly D. fully 9.The problem was ___ corrected. A. swiftly B. freshly C. distinctly D. rightly 10.All his clothes were ___ laid out on the bed. A. neatly B. exactly C. evenly D. perfectly 11.We were ___ considering selling the house. A. heavily B. seriously C. brightly D. fully 12.It was a long time ago, but I do ___ remember when we first arrived in our new home. A. hardly B. vaguely C. softly D. nearly
3. COMPARISONS I .Aim: sau khi học xong tiết học, học sinh nhớ lại và vận dụng kiến thức vào các loại bài tập có liên quan đến các hình thức so sánh. II. Language content: 1. Vocabulary: các từ được lấy trong SGK, tài liệu nâng cao. 2. Grammar: nắm vững các nguyên tắc so sánh. III. Techniques: Hoạt động trong phương pháp là học nhóm ,cặp , cá nhân học sinh IV. Teaching aids: tờ rơi, phấn , sách đề cương (để tham khảo phần lí thuyết tại nhà). VI. Procedures: Hoạt động của thầy Hoạt động của trò Nội dung kiến thức Hoạt động 1: (Exercise 1) EXERCISE 1. help sts to review common 1B 2B 3D 4C 5A 6C 7D 8B knowledge of comparison 9D 10B 11A 12D 13D 14C 15C 16B 17C 18D 19A 20A 21C 22C 23D 24C 25D 26D -Taking part in the exercise -Ask sts to work individually 27D 28B actively and answering the and then share their ideas question with partners Hoạt động 2: (Exercise 2) EXERCISE 2 help sts to expand their 1B 2A 3C 4B 5C 6D 7D 8D knowledge of comparisons 9C 10B -Taking part in the exercise -Ask sts to work individually actively and answering the and then share their ideas question with partners Hoạt động 3: Assigment EXERCISE 2 1.quieter 2.stronger 3.more interesting 4.more interesting 5.better EXERCISE 3 1.harder and harder 2.bigger and asking sts to Exercise Do exercises at home bigger 3.more and more nervous 3+4+5 at home 4.worse and worse 5.more and more EXERCISE 3 1.The older he grows, the more increasingly cheerful he becomes
4. 2.The nearer to the stage we sit, the more clearly we can see 3.The hotter it is, the more miserable I feel. 4.The farther we live from oue house, the more we miss it. 5.The more popular TV programs become, the worse they seem to get. I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. 1. Of the four dresses, which is ___expensive? A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater 2. The larger the apartment, the ___ the rent is. A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive 3. The faster we walk, ___ we will get there. A. the soonest B. the soon C. the more soon D. the sooner 4. “Why did you buy these oranges?” “They were ___ I could find” A. cheapest B. cheapest ones C. the cheapest ones D. the most cheapest 5. She plays the piano ___ as she sings. A. as beautifully B. more beautifully C. as beautiful D. the most beautifully 6. The streets are getting more and ___ these days. A. crowded B. less crowded C. more crowded D. most crowded 7. The larger the city, ___the crime rate. A. highest B. higher C. the highest D. the higher 8. You must explain your problems ___. A. as clear as you can B. as clearly as you can C. as clear than you are D. as clearly as you are 9. Nobody in this team plays ___ Tom. A. as good as B. so well as C. as best as D. as well as 10. Which woman are you going to vote for? –I’m not sure. Everyone says that Joan is ___. A. smarter B. the smarter C. more smarter D. more smart 11. Bill is ___. A. lazier and lazier B. more and more lazy C. lazier and more lazy D. more lazy and lazier 12. It’s too noisy here. Can we go somewhere ___? A. noisier B. more quiet C. more noisy D. quieter 13. ___the time passes, ___I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it. A. The faster / the nervous B. The more fast / the nervous C. The fast / the more nervous D. The faster / the more nervous 14. China is the country with___ population. A. the larger B. the more large C. the largest D. the most large 15. She sat there quietly, but during all that time she was getting___. Finally she exploded. A. more and more angry B. the more angry C. angrier and angrier D. the most angry 16. For ___ it is certain that in the future some things will be very different. A. the better or the worse B. the good or the bad C. good or bad D. better or worse 17. Her grandfather’s illness was___ we thought at first. A. more seriously as B. as seriously as C. more serious than D. as serious than 18. My brother was feeling tired last night, so he went to bed___ usual. A. more early than B. as early as C more earlier as D. earlier than 19.___ you study for these exams, ___ you will do. A. The harder / the better B. The more / the much C. The hardest / the best D. The more hard / the more good 20. His house is ___ mine.
5. A. twice as big as B. as twice big as C. as two times big as D. as big as twice 21. Today English is ___ international of languages. A. more B. most C. the most D. the more 22. Is this book more interesting ___ the one you read last week? A. that B. as C. than D. of 23. The teacher speaks English ___ we do. A. fluently B. more fluently C. most fluently D. much more fluently than 24. John is much ___ I thought. A. strong B. more strong C. stronger than D. more strong than 25. Thank you! That’s ___ gift I have ever received. A. the nicer B. a nice C. nicest D. the nicest 26. The little boy spoke English ___ his brother. A. more fast B. fast than C. the fastest D. faster than 27. Sorry we’re late. Your house is much ___ than we thought. A. far B. the farthest C. the farther D. farther 29. My sister is far much ___ than I am. A. pretty B. prettier C. the prettiest D. more prettier II. Identify the underlined word that must be changed to make the sentence correct. 1. Nobody is happy than Miss Snow is. A B C D 2. He needs many more sugar than I do. A B C D 3. Does Mary feel weller today than she did yesterday? A B C D 4. It’s becoming hard and harder to find a job. A B C D 5. The more you have, the most you want. A B C D 6. The duties of a policeman are more dangerous than a teacher A B C D 7. His drawings are as perfect as his instructor A B C D 8. Of the two books, this one is the most interesting A B C D 9. Please give me the smallest of the two cakes A B C D 10. At the clambake last week, Fred ate as three times many oysters as Bob A B C D III. Complete the sentences using a comparative form. 1. It’s too noisy here. Can we go somewhere ___? 2. This coffee is very weak. I like it a bit ___. 3. My job is a bit boring, sometimes I’d like to do something ___. 4. I was surprised how easy it was to use the computer. I thought it would be ___. 5. Don’t worry. The situation isn’t so bad. It could be ___. IV. Complete the sentences using double comparative form. 1. It becomes ___ to find a job. (hard) 2. That hole in your pullover is getting ___. (big) 3. As I waited for my interview, I became ___. (nervous) 4. As the day went on, the weather got ___. (bad) 5. As the conversation went on, he became ___. (talkative) V. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meanings stay the same beginning as shown. 1. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly cheerful.
6. The older ___ 2. We sit near to the stage. We can see clearly. The nearer ___ 3. I feel miserable when it is hot. The hotter ___ 4. We live far from our house. We miss it very much. The farther ___ 5. As TV programs become more popular, they seem to get worse. The more ___ IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS I .Aim: sau khi học xong tiết học, học sinh nhớ lại và vận dụng kiến thức vào các loại bài tập có liên quan đến tục ngữ và thành ngữ phổ biến trong Tiếng Anh. II. Language content: 1. Vocabulary: các từ được lấy trong SGK và tài liệu nâng cao. 2. Grammar: nắm vững cách sử dụng tục ngữ và thành ngữ thông dụng. III. Techniques: Hoạt động trong phương pháp là học nhóm, cặp, cá nhân học sinh IV. Teaching aids: tờ rơi, phấn, sách đề cương (để tham khảo phần lí thuyết tại nhà). VI. Procedures: Hoạt động của thầy Hoạt động của trò Nội dung kiến thức Hoạt động 1: (Exercise 1) EXERCISE 1 widen students’ 1C 2B 3C 4A 5B 6C 7B 8A 9D 10A knowledge of idioms 11D 12B 13B 14A 15C 16B 17C 18B 19C 20B 21C 22B 23A 24D 25C 26D -Taking part in the 27A 28B 29A 30D -Ask sts to work exercise actively and individually and then share answering the question their ideas with partners Hoạt động 2: Exercise 2 EXERCISE 2: widen students’ 1C 2D 3B 4D 5B 6D 7A 8B 9D knowledge of expressions 10A 11A 12B 13A 14D 15C 16A -Ask sts to work -Taking part in the 17B 18D 19B 20C individually and then share exercise actively and their ideas with partners answering the question Hoạt động 3: Assigment Prepare Synonyms and Read the supplimentary antonyms at home at home EXERCISE 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. “The suitcase isn’t too heavy, is it?” “No, it’s as light as ___”.
7. A. dust B. lighting C. a feather D. a fish 2. “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the pig?” Yes, we have. That joke’s as old as___”. A. Solomon B. the hills C. a dinosaur D. Jupiter 3. Of course he loves you! It’s as plain as ___. A a pancake B. the knob on your door C. the nose on your face D. a bell 4. Kate was as pleased as ___ when she heard had passed the exam. A. Punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes 5. I hope the computer course starts this term. We’re all as keen as ___ to get going. A. coffee B. mustard C. a gigolo D. cornflakes 6. He was natural singer with a voice that was as clear as ___. A. a waterfall B. a lake C. a bell D. a mirror 7. After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ___and eager to start work again. A. fruit B. a daisy C. a kitten D. a maiden 8. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ___ A. nails B. a mountain C. a gangster D. an iceberg 9. Pauline can’t have immigrated to New Zealand because I saw her last night at Peter’s party, as ___as life. A. true B. real C. good D. large 10. It’s no use arguing with him, he won’t listen. He’s as sturbborn as ___. A. a mule B. a spoilt child C. a strawberry D. a trade union 11. Ask David to give you a hand moving the furniture. He’s as strong as ___. A. an elephant B. a mountain C. a gorilla D. a horse 12. You’re not getting enough to eat, Jane! Look at you! You’re as thin as a ___. A. stick unsect B. rake C. finger D. wire. 13. We can’t eat this meat – it’s as tough as ___! A. canvas B. old boots C. rubber D. stale bread 14. You shouldn’t have frightened her like that, Poor thing! She went as white as ___! A. a sheet B. snow C. milk D. whitewash 15. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to remain as cool as___. A. cool feet B. ice- cream C. a cucumber D. as Eskimo 16. You’ll have to shout, I’m afraid. My father’s as deaf as ___. A. a leaf B. a post C. a politician D. a stone 17. It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different as ___. A. Mars from Jupiter B. milk from honey C. chalk from cheese D. margarine from butter. 18. Ever since I’ve given up smoking I feel as fit as ___! A. a fighter B. a fiddle C. a frog D. an athlete 19. Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gentle like ___. A. a pony B. snowflakes C. a lamp D. washing-ip liquid. 20. “I hope the children didn’t play you up, Doris?” “No, not at all, Mrs Gardener. They’ve been as good as ___”. A. religion B. gold C. God D. brass 21. “You’re drunk!” “No, I’m not. I’m as sober as ___”. A. a priest B. Sunday C. a judge D. a Muslin 22. Am I nervous? Of course not. Look at my hand- it’s as steady as ___. A. a bridge B. a rock C. steel bars D. a stepladder. 23. As students, David, Kevin and William were as thick as ___. A. thieves B. boy scouts C. a team D. thistles 24. Whenever I feel embarrassed I always go as red as ___. A. a rose B. lipstick C. a raspberry D. a beetroot 25. She was so tired last night that she slept like ___until 10 o’clock this morning. A. a squirrel B. death C. a log D. a zombie 26. We’d better get some extra food in if your brother is coming to stay with us. He eats like ___!
8. A. a lion B. a starving man C. an eagle D. a horse 27. Normally she smoked 15-20 cigarettes a day, but whenever she was worried or nervous she smoked like___. A. a chimney B. a forest fire C. a steam engine D. a salmon 28. “Is the dress too big?” “No, not at all. It fits like___”. A. a mould B. a glove C. glue D. a pillowcase 29. News of the new pay agreement spread like ___throughout the factory. A. wildlife B. butter C. the plaque D. a flood 30. From the moment they first met they got on like ___. A. two peas in a a pod B. fish and chips C. a house on fire D. clockwork Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 1. Writng rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old ___. A. rags B. bread C. rope D. rubbish 2. Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lit of fish – that’s just an old ___tale. A. maids’ B. ladies’ C. mothers’ D. wives’ 3. I agree that this is a bit of a ___ shot, but we’re desperate- we have to do something to try to save the company. A. hot B. long C. wild D. high 4. I like my new job, the only fly in the ___ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend. A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment 5. It’s a ___shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities. A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying 6. My aunt is a bit of a wet ___. She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun A. rag B. sheep C. rat D. blanket. 7. We looked in every ___and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find it anywhere. A. nook B. gap C. hole D. niche 8. Everyone bosses me about at work, I’m nothing but a ___. A. lame duck B. general dogsbody C. blue- eye boy D. marked man 9. He had a soft ___ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her. A. heart B. way C. smile D. spot 10. He just wanted one ___ before setting down and getting married. A. final fling B. last leap C. happy hop D. joyful jump 11. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve ___! A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head 12. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my ___crossed for you” A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands 13. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ___ milk. A. split B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s 14. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ___. A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath 15. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for ___eyes! A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile 16. You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your ___up; things are bound to get better soon. A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind 17. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ___ when he meets the right girl. A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole 18. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ___. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon. A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. top 19. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ___. A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
9. 20. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the ___image of Marilyn Monroe. A. live B. true C. spitting D. same SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS I .Aim: sau khi học xong tiết học, học sinh nhớ lại và vận dụng kiến thức vào các loại bài tập có liên quan đến từ đồng nghĩa và từ trái nghĩa. II. Language content: 1. Vocabulary: các từ được lấy trong SGK và tài liệu nâng cao. 2. Grammar: nắm vững ngữ nghĩa của từ. III. Techniques: Hoạt động trong phương pháp là học nhóm ,cặp , cá nhân học sinh IV. Teaching aids: tờ rơi, phấn , sách đề cương (để tham khảo phần lí thuyết tại nhà). VI. Procedures: Hoạt động của thầy Hoạt động của trò Nội dung kiến thức Hoạt động 1: (Exercise 1) EXERCISE 1 help sts to widen their 1C 2C 3C 4C 5C 6A 7B 8C synonyms . 9B 10B 11C 12D 13D 14C 15A 16B 17C 18A 19A 20D 21B 22B 23A 24C 25A 26D 27A 28B 29B 30A 31C 32A -Ask sts to work individually 33A 34A 35C 36C 37C 38C and then share their ideas -Taking part in the exercise 39B 40A 41C 42D 43B 44A with partners actively and answering the 45C 46A 47C 48.B 49A 50B question 51B 52A Hoạt động 2: (Exercise 2) EXERCISE 2 help sts to widen their 1B 2D 3A 4B 5B 6C 7B 8D antonyms 9A 10C 11A 12B 13B 14A 15C 16B 17B 19B 20A 21C 22D 23B 24B 25D 26B 27B 28B 29D 30D 31C -Ask sts to work individually -Taking part in the exercise and then share their ideas actively and answering the with partners question Hoạt động 3: Assigment asking sts to prepare Read the supplimentary Sentence transformation at material at home. home EXERCISE 1: 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.
10. Question 1. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime. A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange Question 2. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination. A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations Question 3. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic. A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful Question 4. I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful Question 5: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States. A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles Question 6: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential. A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes Question 7: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior. A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset Question 8: He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again. A. wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t care Question 9: Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement. A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive Question 10: 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 Question 11: 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 Question 12: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students. A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful Question 13: Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of Question 14: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened. A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion Question 15: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long. A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit Question 16: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern. A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate Question 17: During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and camped along the tracks. A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots Question 18: We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan. A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece Question 19: The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making applications to the University, and extending their visas. A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D. prolific Question 20: The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain. A. heatware B. harvest C. summer D. aridity Question 21: When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous increase. A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult Question 22: In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne. A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised Question 23: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
11. A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease Question 24: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now. A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager Question 25: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college. A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent Question 26: The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life. A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered Question 27: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter Question 28: 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 Question 29: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling. A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend Question 30: He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again. A. didn’t show surprise B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t care D. wasn’t happy Question 31: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well- informed. A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen D. beautiful Question 32: I think we have solved this problem once and for all. A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D. in the end Question 33. I’m a bit wary of giving people my address when I don’t know them very well. A. cautious B. upset C. willing D. capable Question 34. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed. A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of practice Question 35. How many countries took part in the last SEA Games. A. succeeded B. hosted C. participated D. performed Question 36.When people are angry ,they seldom act in a rational way. A. polite B. friendly C. reasonable D. considerate Question 37. Punctuality is imperative in your new job. A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful Question 38. If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle. A. ascend B. develop C. increase D. raise Question 39. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned. A. invited B. opposed C. insisted D. apposed Question 40. I didn't go to work this morning . I stayed at home because of the morning rain. A. on account of B. in addition to C. in spite of D. thanks to Question 41. My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents A. encouraged B. satisfied C. disappointed D. pleased Question 42. I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left. A. for relaxation B. for a whole night C. a long period of time D. for a short period of time Question 43. She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students. A. intelligent B. dedicated C. polite D. honest Question 44. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty. A. punishment B. offense C. demand D. loss Question 45: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school. A. agitation B. tranquility C. composure D. contentment Question 46: “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,” said the government official to the reporter. A. not yet official B. beside the point C. not recorded D. not popular Question 47: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract. A. encourage B. congratulateC. respect D. welcome
12. Question 48: I like the speedy and secure service". A. careless B. rapid C. slow D. careful Question 49: The transition from school to work doesn’t happen smoothly to everybody. A. without difficulties B. full of troubles C. with problems D. plenty of challenges Question 50: The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years. A. going on B. going up C. going off D. going down Question 51: The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students. A. excitement B. purpose C. sponsor D. result Question 52: He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not. A. decide B. wonder C. know D. recognize EXERCISE 1: 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 1: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court. A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money Question 2: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning . A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal Question 3: The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer. A. look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to Question 4: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer. A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional Question 5: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country. A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess Question 6: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East. A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate Question 7: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in. A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat Question 8: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned. A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant Question 9: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston. A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty Question 10: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week. A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding Question 11: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment. A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation Question 12: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency Question 13: During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects. A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by Question 14: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important. A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd Question 15: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work. A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable Question 16: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate Question 17: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check. A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine Question 18: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate. A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying Question 19: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money. A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original Question 20: Her father likes the head cabbage rare. A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
13. Question 21. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance. A. confirmation B. agree C. refusal D. admission Question 22. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans. A. divorced B. single C. separated D. married Question 23. She performed all her duties conscientiously. She didn't give enough care to her work A. insensitively B. irresponsibly C. liberally D. responsibly Question 24. Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more selfish. A. effective B. ineffective C. capable D. proficient Question 25. A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate. A. able to speak fluently B. unable to speak fluently C. unable to read and write D. able to read and write Question 26: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident Question 27: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance. A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart Question 28: Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the annual final English Competition organized by our English teachers. A. soon B. first C. early D. second Question 29: It took 1750 years for the world population to reach 625 million. A. run back B. go back C. come back D. hold back Question 30: I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work. A. very busy B. very bored C. very scared D. very idle Question 31: He admitted breaking his mother's vase. A. agreed B. regretted C. denied D. confessed