Chuyên đề Tiếng Anh Lớp 12: Bài tập tìm từ đồng nghĩa

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1. CHUYÊN ĐỀ: BÀI TẬP TÌM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA 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. 1/ When you meet your friends, which topic do you often talk about? – Films. A. plays B. movies C. theatres D. stories 2/ Why could some of the students sleep soundly? A. loudly B. nicely C. pretty D. well 3/ I study many subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Vietnamese Literature, History etc. A. a lot B. a lot of C. lots D. much 4/ But I like English best because it’s an important means of international communication. A. want B. need C. enjoy D. wish 5/ I don’t really like getting up early but I have to because I often have lessons at 7.15. A. late B. later C. first D. soon 6/ I’m the headmaster of Chu Van An High School. A. head B. master C. teacher D. principal 7/ They are very kind to the students and they enjoy teaching very well. A. handsome B. nice C. pretty D. beautiful 8/ I’m interested in teaching profession because I love working with children. A. science B. technology C. career D. department 9/ We live in a small flat above the corner shop in Tay Son Street. A. younger B. minor C. tiny D. short 10/ Decide whether the statements are true or false. A. wrong B. failed C. untrue D. trustless 11/ Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. A. come after B. come before C. come in D. come on 12/ As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time. A. old B. full-grown C. well-known D. tall 13/ She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father. A. learning B. guiding C. instruction D. lesson 14/ As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time. A. occupation B. work C. unit D. knowledge 15/ But lack of funds forced her to work as a private tutor. A. own B. interested C. important D. personal 16/ And in 1891, the shy Marie, with very little money to live on, came to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne. A. go after B. go away C. go before D. go on 17/ If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background. A. position B. experience C. training D. environment 18/ In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard. A. hardly B. very C. pretty D. excellently 19/ She passed a physics degree with flying colors, and went on to take another degree in mathematics. A. amount C. quality C. level D. mark 20/ Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory. A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. offered 21/ Ask and answer questions about your daily routine, using the cues below. A. action B. trip C. way D. habit 22/ I drink some cups of tea, have a quick breakfast and then lead the buffalo to the field. A. strong B. fast C. mighty D. powerful 23/ I leave the house at a quarter past five and arrive in the field at exactly 5.30. A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 30 minutes 24/ I continue to work from a quarter past eight till 10.30. A. keep away B. keep back C. keep down D. keep on 25/ During my break I often drink tea with my fellow peasants and smoke local tobacco. A. men B. women C. person D. people 26/ Then I go home, take a short rest and have lunch with my family at 11.30. A. break B. relaxation C. while D. time 27/ We finish our work at 6 pm, sometimes much later. Page | 1
2. A. now and then B. lately C. recently D. and so on 28/ We have done everything as planned. A. programmed B. thought C. said D. mentioned 29/ The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people. A. say to B. tell about C. speak of D. talk to 30/ It takes me 30 minutes to prepare. A. get ready B. make easy C. keep clean D. be good 31/ Why did the parents oppose to the idea of sending their children to the special class at first? A. important B. specific C. good D. major 32/ In Tra Bong District, Quang Ngai province, the class began seven years ago with a mix of children, some dumb, deaf or suffering a lisp and others mentally retarded. A. went B. performed C. started D. appeared 33/ Their parents were forced to work on farms all day to make money for their family, which robbed them of a chance to give their children an education. A. offer B. supply C. suggestion D. opportunity 34/ At first, there was a lot of opposition from the parents of the disabled children as they did not believe that their children could learn anything at all. A. trust B. say C. report D. rumor 35/ Gradually more children were sent to the class as their parents realized that the young teacher was trying her best to help their poor kids. A. Progressively B. Firstly C. Slowly D. Weakly 36/ During a small lesson, she raised both arms and opened up her fingers one by one until all ten stood up. A. lifted B. went up C. continued D. got 37/ What would happen to the disabled children in Tra Xuan Commune if a special class was not organized for them? A. go to B. leave for C. occur D. take 38/ The children have every reason to be proud as it usually takes them at least three months to learn how to pronounce one word. A. honored B. capable C. happy D. fortunate 39/ What do you often do in the breaks between the periods? A. times B. areas C. intervals D. stops 40/ What are visitors to the class welcomed with? A. guests B. callers C. sightseers D. lookers-on 41/ We visit shops, offices, and places of scenic beauty with the help of computers. A. stay with B. look at C. stop over D. come to see 42/ We visit shops, offices, and places of scenic beauty with the help of computers. A. houses B. pubs C. stores D. inns 43/ We read newspapers and magazines which have been produced on computers. A. born B. shaped C. begun D. manufactured 44/ What makes computer a miraculous device? A. strange B. superhuman C. wonderful D. famous 45/ Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost anything you ask. A. suitable B. good C. right D. important 46/ It is a calculating machine which speeds up calculations: it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. A. full B. total C. capable D. exact 47/ It is a calculating machine which speeds up calculations: it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. A. precision B. goodness C. loveliness D. wonder 48/ It is an electric store which manages large collections of data. A. handles B. works C. drives D. pilots 49/ Decide which of the three options below is the best title for the passage. A. voices B. desires C. choices D. answers 50/ Ask and answer questions about the uses of modern inventions. A. up-to-date B. new C. late D. present 51/ On this occasion, my class is making an excursion to visit some caves near our city. A. departure B. tour C. shift D. diversion 52/ The sight of the Grand Canyon stretching out before them filled them with wonder. A. miracle B. dynamite C. dynamo D. rarity Page | 2
3. 53/ Dear Minh, I’m sorry I didn’t have time to write to you earlier. A. Beloved B. Liked C. Needed D. Wanted 54/ I’m sure you understand that the period just ended is the time for the terminal exams. A. gather B. follow C. command D. know 55/ I’m sure you understand that the period just ended is the time for the terminal exams. A. end B. finish C. limit D. time 56/ On this occasion, my class is making an excursion to visit some caves near our city. A. gala B. date C. event D. cause 57/we hope the excursion will help us relax a lot after working hard for a term so that we will be able to resume our work with a new start. A. loosen B. soften C. lower D. rest 58/ Moreover, we hope the excursion will help us relax a lot after working hard for a term so that we will be able to resume our work with a new start. A. go out B. take after C. reenter D. reopen 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. 1. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull. A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow 2. 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 3. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again. A. honor B. advantage C. favor D. right 4. Everything was in a thorough mess. A. utter B. full C. complete D. appalling 5. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries. A. coach station B. railway station C. power station D. petrol station 6. 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 happyD. didn’t care 7. 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 8. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately. A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away 9. 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 ofD. 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 Page | 3
4. 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. 1. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice. A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things 2. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year. A. practical B. critical C. necessary D. appropriate 3. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better 4. 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 5. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position. A. powerful B. dreadful C. overflowing D. outgrowing 6. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe. A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic 7. Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems. A. get involved in B. worry about C. look for D. get angry about 8. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless. A. poor B. imprisoned C. suffered D. injured 9. 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 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. 1. Be careful! The tree is going to fall. A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after 2. He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport. A. use up B. do with C. take up D. go on 3. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy. A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax 4. 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 5. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind. Page | 4
5. A. say exactly what he thought B. say a few words C. have a chat D. are given the right to 6. 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 7. 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 8. Most deserts are enormous sandy areas. A. mysterious B. narrow C. immense D. aerial 9. 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. Everything was in a thorough mess. A. utter B. full C. complete D. appalling 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 19. Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them. A. destroy B. drain C. endanger D. discover 20. 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 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. 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. Page | 5
6. 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 expressrather 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. 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. B. C. D. matter 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 Page | 6
7. 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. congratulate C. respect D. welcome 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 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. 1. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again. A. honor B. advantage C. favor D. right 2. Everything was in a thorough mess. A. utter B. full C. complete D. appalling 3. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries. A. coach station B. railway station C. power station D. petrol station 4. 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 5. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs. A. effort B. benefit C. exploitation D. knowledge 6. 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 7. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop. A. came into B. went leisurely C. went quickly D. dropped by 8. 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 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 C. arrive D. clean Page | 7
8. 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 17. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time. A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable 18. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger. A. urgent B. unavoidable C. important D. necessary 19. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter 20. 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 21: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt. A. rub out B. pay off C. bump off D. give up 22: 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 23. 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 24: 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 25.In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12. A. compound B. base C. change D. move 26: 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 27: Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking. A. new B. old C. social D. traditional 28. 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 29. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. A. speed B. expectation C. improvement D. treatment 30: I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job. A. quarreled B. debated C. ignored D. discussed 31. Let's put off that meeting to next Monday. A. postpone B. schedule C. arrange D. appoint 32. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents. A. demolishing B. exploding C. developing D. running 33. Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives. A. depression B. technique C. expect D. impact 34: Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit. A. weeded B. fertilized C. harvested D. trimmed 35. Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems. A. taken off B. put away C. wiped out D. gone over 36. Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia. A. dunes B. valleys C. lands D. areas 37: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite - through local or national TV networks. A. Dedication B. Compilation C. Condensing D. Dispersal 38. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture. Page | 8
9. A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. variety 39. 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 40. 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 41. Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood. A. rich B. successful C. honest D. famous 42. What do you like doing in your spare time? A. enjoyable B. free C. quiet D. busy 43. I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job. A. quarreled B. debated C. discussed D. ignored 44. Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests. A. leisure with B. having fun with C. freed from D. burdened with 45. Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking. A. social B. new C. old D. traditional 46. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull. A. slow B. simple C. complicated D. boring 47. I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time. A. make it longer B. embellish C. shorten D. try on 48.Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken. A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying 49.Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife. A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. damage 50.When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits. A. fell B. exploded C. called D. rang 51. 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 52. Look out. There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table! A. Listen B. Be careful C. Go D. Watch 53.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 54. 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 55.If you do not understand the word "superstitious," look it up in the dictionary. A. find its meaning B. write it C. draw it D. note it 56. He seems to make the same mistake over and over again A. for good B. by the way C. repeatedly D. in vain 57. 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 58. His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth. A. showy B. expensive C. large D. ossified 59. 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 60. 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 61. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women. A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive 62. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it. A. blowing B. watering C. preventing D. watching 63. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals. A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute 64. After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each. A. penalty B. draw C. score D. goal 65. 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 66. The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed. Page | 9
10. A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded 67. The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place. A. organized B. impressed C. participated D. defended 68. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies. A. unique B. novel C. exotic D. vital 69. Not all women can do 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 70. If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle. A. develop B. ascend C. raise D. increase 71. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement. A. controlled B. economic C. important D. natural 72. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years. A. absolutely B. relevantly C. almost D. comparatively 73. 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 74. John has a thorough knowledge of history of arts. A. practical B. scientific C. complete D. wonderful 75. Computers are recent accomplishments in our time. A. structures B. achievements C. calculations D. documents 76. What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work. A. concentration B. eagerness C. desire D. appreciation 77. 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 78. 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 79. 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 80. I am tired because I went to bed late last night. A. stayed up B. kept off C. put out D. brought up 81. The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease. A. disabling B. vexatious C. dangerous D. irreparable 82. 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 83. 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 84. 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 85. Let's go over that report again before we submit it. A. dictate B. print C. read carefully D. type 86. 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 87. “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 88. Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily support. A. inner part B. test C. entrance D. change 89. I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer. A. like B. tolerate C. mean D. care 90. 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 91. Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures. A. same B. adopted C. various D. respected 92: A domineering husband, he is the stereotype of a male chauvinist. A. musician B. opposite C. disagreeable type D. fixed conception 93: I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods. A. expenses B. friends C. sports D. conveniences 94. 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 Page | 10
11. 95: 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 96: The new cow boy-film catches the fancy of the children. A. attracts B. satisfies C. surprises D. amuses 97: 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 98. 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 99. 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 100: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed 101: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play. A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest 102: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad. A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas 103. 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 104: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly. A. cleverly B. reasonably C. gently D. brutally 105: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity. A. reveal B. conserve C. cover D. presume 106.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 107. 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 108.Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries. A. examines B. heals C. causes D. treats 109.Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers. A. dedicated B. shocked C. interested D. excited 110. He inherited a lucrative business from his father. A. lucid B. losing C. wealthy D. profitable 111. Pierre often helped her, and they devoted all their time to working in their laboratory. A. dedicated B. sent C. gave D. offered 112. Founded in 1930 with just 13 teams, the tournament now attracts more than 140 countries. A. Established B. Produced C. Started D. Erected 113. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly. A. stressed B. enlarged C. progressed D. ripened 114. 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 115: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger. A. urgent B. unavoidable C. important D. necessary 116:. 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 117. Did your son pass the university entrance examination? A. make up B. get along C. go up D. get through 118: His new work has enjoyed very good review from critics and readers. A. opinion B. viewing C. look D. regard 119: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth. A. separated B. marked C. hidden D. shared 120. What may happen if John will not arrive in time? A. go along B. count on C. keep away D. turn up 121: 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 Page | 11
12. 122. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside. A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up 123.: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better 124.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. do with 125. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year. A. practical B. critical C. necessary D. appropriate 126. 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 127.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 128. John has a thorough knowledge of history of arts. A. practical B. scientific C. complete D. wonderful 129. Question 2: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book. A. advice B. disapproval C. praise D. attention 130. Computers are recent accomplishments in our time. A. structures B. achievements C. calculations D. documents 131. What I like about you is your enthusiasm for work. A. concentration B. eagerness C. desire D. appreciation 132:. 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 133: Following the fiasco at the nuclear plant, the public protested against its reopening. A. complete failure B. destructive fire C. partial breakdown D. boycott 134: Mother and her daughter-in-law have been on amazingly amicable terms for years. A. equal B. hostile C. happy D. friendly 135: 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 136: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime. A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140: Be careful! The tree is going to fall. A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after 141. The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice. A. wrong B. evil C. deform D. harm 142. Although he is rich, he lives in a modest house. A. attractive B. clever C. current D. small 143.She was fearless and full of energy. A. powerful B. cowardly C. brave D. careful 144: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. very hot B. cooking C. dry D. cooked 145: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. vital B. unnecessary C. urgent D. unavoidable 146: He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home. A. favorable B. difficult C. ineffectual D. firm Page | 12