Bài tập có đáp án tìm từ đồng nghĩa trái nghĩa tiếng anh thi THPT Quốc gia
Bài 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: He
was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
=> KEY C:
account for = explain = giải thích
cho
A. phàn
nàn B. trao đổi C.
giải thích D. sắp xếp
Câu 2: The
teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
=> KEY C:
suggestions = hints = gợi ý, đề xuất
A. tác động B. triệu chứng C.
gợi
ý D. luận chứng
Câu 3: I’ll
take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
=>
KEY D: fantastic = wonderful = tuyệt vời
A. hợp lí B. Có thể chấp nhận C.
Khá cao D.
tuyệt vời
Bài 2: 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.
Câu 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
=>
KEY B: defaulted = vỡ nợ, phá sản
A. không
thể trả nợ B.
thanh toán đầy đủ C. tính xấu D. trả rất nhiều tiền
Câu 2: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the
police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
=>
KEY D: illicit = bất hợp pháp
A. lộ ra B. bất thường C.
bí
mật D.
hợp pháp
Bài 3: 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. Câu 1: 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
=> KEY A: tolerate = khoan dung, tha thứ, chịu
đựng A là từ trái nghĩa: xem thường ai, khinh miệt
B là từ đồng nghĩa: chịu đựng, chấp nhận
Câu 2: I
clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional
=>
KEY B: a chance = bất ngờ, vô tình
A. không có kế hoạch B. cố ý C.
tình
cờ D. không chủ ý
Bài 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.
Câu 1: I
could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
=> KEY C:
home and dry = have been
successful = thành công
A.
vô
vọng B hi vọng C. thành công D.
thất bại
Câu 2: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch
high prices in the United States.
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles
=>
KEY C: Carpets = Rugs = thảm
A.
hiện
vật B. đồ gốm C. thảm D. dệt may
Câu 3: 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
=>
KEY A: mishaps = accidents = rủi ro
A. tai nạn B. hiểu lầm C. chi
phí phát sinh D.
bất hạnh
Bài 5: 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.
Câu 1: The
shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's
behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset
=>
KEY B: bewildered = hoang mang, lúng túng, bối rối
A. chán ghét B.
bối rối, lúng túng C. tức giận D. khó chịu
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY C: didn't bat an eyelid = không ngạc nhiên, không bị shock
A.
không
vui B.
không muốn nhìn C.
không ngạc nhiên D.
không quan tâm
Câu 3: Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the
U.S consumer protection movement.
A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive
=>
KEY B: prominent = nổi bật, đáng chú ý
A.
bình
thường B. đáng chú ý C.
lộn
xộn D. tích cực
Bài 6: Mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary
way in the country.
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess
=>
KEY B: temporary = tạm thời
A. thấm B. vĩnh viễn C.
phức
tạp D. khách mời
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY C: sophisticated = tinh vi, phức tạp
A.
đắt
đỏ B. phức tạp C. đơn giản và dễ sử dụng D. khó
hoạt động
Bài 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Câu 1: 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
come
by plane=> KEY B: flock = tụ tập,
tụ họp thành bầy
A.
cứ đi mà không cần quan tâm những gì họ
đang thấy
B.
đi với số lượng lớn
C. tránh
sự nhàm chán
D.
đi bằng máy bay
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY C: classify = phân loại
A.
ghi
âm B. chiếu sáng C. phân loại D.
đa dạng
Câu 3: She
is always diplomatic
when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful
=>
KEY D: diplomatic = khôn khéo
A. nghiêm ngặt B. thẳng thắn C.
kiên
định D. khôn khéo
Bài 8: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences.
Câu 1: In remote communities, it's important to replenish
stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat
=>
KEY B: replenish (làm đầy) >< empty
( làm cho cạn)
Nghĩa
các từ khác: repeat = nhắc lại; refill = làm cho đầy; remake = đánh dấu
Câu 2: There has been no discernible improvement in the
noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant
=>
KEY D:
discernible (có
thể nhận thức rõ, có thể thấy rõ) >< insignificant
( không có quan trọng, tầm thường) Nghĩa các từ khác: thin = gầy; obvious =
rành mạch, hiển nhiên; clear = rõ
ràng
Bài 9: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in the following questions
Câu 1: 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
=>
KEY D: rather than ( hơn là ) = instead
of ( thay vì)
Nghĩa
các từ khác: unless + clause = nếu
không ; as well as = cũng như; restricted = bị hạn chế
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY C: dawn = beginning : sự bắt đầu
Nghĩa
các từ khác: expansion = sự mở rộng;
continuation = sự tiếp diễn; outcome = hậu quả
Câu 3: Let's
wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
=>
KEY A: turn up = arrive : đến
Nghĩa
các từ khác: visit = thăm; enter =vào; return = quay về
Bài 10: 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.
Câu 1: This
tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate
=>
KEY B: complicated = phức tạp
A. chướng ngại
vật B. phức tạp C.
cuối
cùng D. thích hợp
Câu 2:
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
=>
KEY C: wanderers = người bộ hành, kẻ lang thang
A. cựu chiến binh B. ngừoi
mới vào nghề C. kẻ lang thang D.
người cuồng tín
Câu 3: 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
=>
KEY A: installment = trả góp
A.
trả tiền hàng tháng B.
tiền
mặt C. thẻ tín dụng D.
từng mảnh
Câu 4: 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
=> KEY A:
very busy = rất bận rộn
A. bận rộn B.
lập
dị C. mê hoặc D.
sung mãn
Câu 5: The drought was finally over as the
fall brought in some welcome rain.
A. heatware
B. harvest C. summer D. aridity
=>
KEY D: drought = hạn hán
A. sức
nóng B. mùa màng C. mùa hè D.
khô khan
Bài 11: 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.
Câu 1: 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
=>
KEY B: tremendous = lớn
A. sáng B.
khổng lồ C. mệt mỏi D.
khó khăn
Câu 2: In
1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese
throne.
|
A. installed |
B. declared |
C. denounced |
D. advised |
|
=> KEY B: |
proclaimed = tuyên bố |
|
|
A.
cài
đặt B. tuyên bố C.
lên
án D. khuyên
Câu 3: The
augmentation
in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
=>
KEY A: augmentation = tăng thêm
A.
tăng B.
cần
thiết C. nhu cầu D. giảm
Bài 12: 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.
Câu 1: She
had a cozy
little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
=>
KEY A: cozy = ấm cúng, tiện nghi
A.
không thoải mái B. ấm cúng C.
lười nhác D. bụi bẩn
Câu 2: He
was so insubordinate
that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
=>
KEY C: insubordinate = ngỗ nghịch, không tuân theo
A. tươi
mới B. ngỗ nghịch C. biết nghe lời D.
am hiểu
Bài 13: 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.
Câu 1: There is growing concern about the way man has
destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
=>
KEY A: concern = liên quan, quan tâm
A. giảm
bớt B.
thu
hút C. xem xét D.
thu hút, hấp dẫn
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY B: abundance = dư thừa, phong phú
A. số lượng nhiều B.
số lượng ít C.
dư
thừa D. đầy đủ
Bài 14: 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.
Câu 1: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so
much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
=>
KEY C: sage = khôn, thận trọng
A. sẵn
sàng B. mạnh
mẽ C. khôn ngoan D.
háo hức
Câu 2: A mediocre student who gets low
grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
=>
KEY A: mediocre = tầm thường
A. trung bình B.
lười
nhác C. khờ dại D. siêng năng
Câu 3: The
politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public
life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered
=>
KEY D: jeopardized = gây nguy hiểm
A.
trẻ
hoá B. phạt C.
vứt
bỏ D. nguy hiểm
Bài 15: 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.
Câu 1: 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
=>
KEY B: holding by/ at/ to = ủng hộ, tiếp tục cho ai làm gì
holding
back = prevent sb from doing st = ngăn cản ai làm gì
Câu 2: The distinction between schooling and education implied
by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
=>
KEY A: imply = hàm ý
A. rõ ràng B.
tiềm
ẩn C. che khuất D. trong xó
Bài 16: 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.
Câu 1: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces
our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
=>
KEY C: irritable = cáu kỉnh, khó chịu
A. không thoải
mái B. đáp ứng C.
bình tĩnh D. khốn khổ
Câu 2: Population growth rates vary among regions and
even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
=>
KEY B: vary = làm cho biến đổi
A. kiềm
chế B. không thay đổi C.
vẫn không ổn định D. biến động
Bài 17: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: 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
=>
KEY A: instance = trường hợp
A.
trường hợp, tình huống B. tham
dự C. địa điểm D. vấn đề
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY B: discourtesy = không lịch sự
A.
lễ
phép B. thô lỗ C. khuyến khích D. đo lường
Câu 3: Parents interpret facial and vocal
expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
=>
KEY B: interpret = giải thích, hiểu
A. dịch B. hiểu C. đọc D. thấu hiểu
Bài 20: 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.
Câu 1: Unless
the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor
the check.
A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine
=>
KEY B: identical = giống hệt nhau
A.
giống nhau B. khác nhau C. giả D.
song sinh
Câu 2: Strongly
advocating
health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying
=>
KEY B: advocating = ủng hộ
A.
ủng
hộ B. phản
đối C. khuyên bảo D. từ chối
Bài 19: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to
indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the italic part in
each of the following questions
Câu 1: 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
=>
KEY A: didn’t bat an eye = không mấy ngạc nhiên / không bị shock
A.
không ngạc nhiên B.
không muốn nhìn
C.
không quan tâm D.
không vui
Câu 2:
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
=>
KEY C: conspicuous = dễ thấy, hiển nhiên
A.
thông thường B. nghi
ngờ C. dễ thấy D. đẹp
Câu 3: I
think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D.
in the end
=>
KEY A: once and for all = ngay lập tức hoàn thành
Bài 20: 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.
A. vĩnh viễn B. tốt C.
tạm
thời D. cuối cùng
Câu 1: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait
until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
=>
KEY A: fake = hàng giả
A.
xác thực. chân thực B. nguỵ tạo C. lỗi D.
nguyên gốc
Câu 2: Her
father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
=>
KEY A: rare = sống
A. chín kĩ B.
quý giá C.
khan
hiếm D. sợ hãi
Bài 21: 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.
Câu 1: The
law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or
colour.
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite
=>
KEY B: irrespective = không phân biệt
A.
vô
lễ B. bất kể C.
xem
xét D. mặc dù
Câu 2: His
patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random.
A. at stake B. at
will C. at once D. at hand
=>
KEY B: at random = ngẫu nhiên
A. bị đe doạ B.
theo ý thích C. cùng lúc D. trong tầm tay
Câu 3: Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese
history who was very incredulous?
A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical
=>
KEY D: incredulous = hoài nghi
A.
không thể tưởng tượng
được B. tuyệt
vời C. không tin được D. không tin, nghi ngờ
Bài 22: 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.
Câu 1: There are several different kinds of faults in reading
which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners.
A. overestimated B. understated C. overemphasized D. undertaken
=>
KEY B: exaggerated = phóng đại
A. đánh
giá quá cao B. nói giảm C. nhấn
mạnh D. thực hiện
Câu 2: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can
require high levels of expertise.
A. incapable B. incompetence C. expertness D. skillfulness
=>
KEY B: expertise = tài chuyên môn
A. không
có khả năng B.
sự thiếu trình độ C.
chuyên
gia D. khéo léo
Bài 23: 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.
Câu 1: The organization has the authority to manage and regulate
new and existing free trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and
to settle
trade disputes among member states.
A. prolong B. strengthen C. reconcile D. augment
=>
KEY C: settle = giải quyết
A.
kéo
dài B. mở rộng C. hoà giải D. tăng
Câu 2: With its various activities, the Camp has set up a
stronger regional identity by raising youth’s
awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage.
A. heredity
B. tradition C. endowment D. bequest
=>
KEY B: heritage = di sản văn hoá
A.
thừa
kế B. truyền
thống C.
tổ chức từ thiện D. vật thừa
kế
Câu 3: All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth
in January 2006 Camp echoed that theme named “Water and
the Arts”.
A. reflected B. mentioned C. illustrated D. remembered
=>
KEY A: echoed = vang vọng, lặp lại
Bài 22: 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.
A. phản ánh B.
đề
cập C. minh hoạ D.
nhớ
Bài 24: Mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: We offer a speedy and secure service of
transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. slow D. open
=>
KEY B: secure = đảm bảo
A. không để ý B.
không chắc chắn C. chậm D.
mở
Câu 2: There is growing concern about the way man has
destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
=>
KEY A: concern = liên quan, quan tâm
A.
không ràng buộc, không liên quan B.
thu
hút C. xem xét D. dự đoán
Bài 25: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Câu 1: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often
traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
=>
KEY D: abroad = ở nước ngoài
A.
mở
rộng B. bí mật C. cô đơn D. ở nước
ngoài
Câu 2: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim
for his work entitled Jim's Book.
A. advice
=>
KEY C:
B.
disapproval C. praise
acclaim = ca
ngợi, hoan hô
D. attention
A. lời khuyên B. không chấp thuận C. lời ca ngợi D.
sự chú ý
Câu 3: The
lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring
water.
A. connived B. survived C. surprised D. revived
=> KEY
B: stayed alive = còn sống sót
A.
thông
đồng B.
tồn
tại C. ngạc nhiên D.
hồi sinh
Bài 26: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each
of the following questions.
Câu 1: 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
=>
KEY B: collapsed = fell down unexpectedly: sụp đổ ( không như mong muốn )
Câu 2: 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
=>
KEY D: bad-tempered = easily annoyed or irritated : dễ dàng tức giận, phát
cáu
Câu 3: Smoking
has been banned
in public places in some countries.
A. made
illegal B. limited C. restricted D. given way
=>
KEY A: banned (bị cấm) = made illegal ( được làm trái luật )
Nghĩa
các từ khác: restricted = bị hạn
chế, limited = bị giới hạn, given way = được cho, được phát
Câu 4: Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. disappointed
=>
KEY C: miserable = upset : đau khổ, buồn phiền.
Nghĩa
các từ khác: disappointed = thất
vọng, frightened = sợ hãi, confused = bối rối
Câu 5: A
woman had
a narrow escape when the car came round the corner.
A. was
hurt B. was nearly hurt C. ran
away D. bumped into the car
=>
KEY B: had a narrow escape = was nearly hurt : gần bị thương
Bài 27: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Câu 1: The
rocket steepened its ascent.
A. descent B. decent C. decant D. dissent
=>
KEY A: ascent = the act of moving up; descent
= the act of moving down
Câu 2: The
plane landed
safely.
A. touched down B. took
off C. Both
A and B D. Neither A nor B
=>
KEY B: land: hạ cánh; take off:
cất cánh.
Bài 28: Find the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: There was nothing they could do but leave the car at
the roadside where it had broken down.
A. except B. instead
of C. than D. unless
=>
KEY A: but (for) = except (for): ngoài, ngoại trừ
Câu 2: The
boy was brought
up with a family in the countryside.
A. reared B. bred C. raised D. grown
=>
KEY C: bring sb up/ bring up sb = raise sb: nuôi dưỡng ai
Câu 3: Snow
forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
A. leave B. stop C. sell D. hide
=>
KEY A: abandon sth = leave sth: rời bỏ cái gì hoặc một nơi nào đó
Bài 29: 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.
Câu 1: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait
until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
=>
KEY A: fake: giả ; authentic:
chính thức
Câu 2: Her
father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
=>
KEY A: rare: còn sống >< over-boiled:
chín kĩ
Bài 30: 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.
Câu 1: The
law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or
colour.
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite
=>
KEY B: irrespective = không phân
biệt
A.
vô
lễ B. bất kể C.
xem
xét D. mặc dù
Câu 2: His
patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random.
A. at stake B. at
will C. at once D. at hand
=>
KEY B: at random = ngẫu nhiên
A. bị đe doạ B.
theo ý thích C. cùng lúc D. trong tầm tay
Câu 3: Have
you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very incredulous?
A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical
=>
KEY D: incredulous = hoài nghi
A.
không thể tưởng tượng
được B. tuyệt
vời C. không tin được D. không tin, nghi ngờ
Bài 31: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in the following questions
Câu 1: The air conditioner Mary has just bought is very hard
to use.
A. boring B. difficult C. simple D. easy
=>
KEY B: hard = difficult = khó
Câu 2: Let's
wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. return B. arrive C. visit D. enter
=>
KEY B: turn up = arrive = đến
Bài 32: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Câu 1: Population growth rates vary among regions and
even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
=> KEY B: vary = thay đổi, stay unchanged: không thay đổi, restrain: ngăn cản, remain
unstable: vẫn còn mất ổn định, fluctuate: thay đổi thất thường: “Population
growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.” ( tỉ lệ dân số giữa các khu vực thậm chí giữa các quốc gia rất khác
nhau)
Câu 2: In some countries, the disease burden could be
prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to stiffer B.
something enjoyable
C. something sad D. something to entertain
=> KEY B:
In some countries, the desease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.”( Ở một số quốc gia gánh
nặng về bệnh dịch có thể ngăn chặn thông qua sự cải thiện môi trường)
Bài 33: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Câu 1: 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. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
=>
KEY C: pave the way for: mở đường cho, initiate: bắt đầu, đề xướng, terminate:
chấm dứt,
prevent:
ngăn chặn.
Câu 2: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless
society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
=> KEY D: cashless = cash-free: không dùng tiền
mặt để trao đổi, giao dịch “E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions
in a cashless society.”
( Thẻ thanh toán điện từ là phương tiện chính trong mọi
giao dịch của một xã hội không dùng tiền mặt)
Câu 3: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats
to all species on Earth.
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations
=> KEY A:
“Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species
on Earth.” ( Nhiều nhà khoa học đồng ý rằng sự ấm dần lên toàn cầu đã đe dọa tất cả các loài trên trái đất)
Bài 34: 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.
Câu 1: It
was apparent
from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident
=>
KEY B: apparent = obvious ( rõ ràng ) >< indistinct ( không rõ ràng)
Câu 2: My
cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be
optimistic B.
be
pessimistic C. be confident D.
be smart
=>
KEY B: look on the bright side = be
optimistic: lạc quan >< be
pessimistic : bi quan
Bài 35: 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.
Câu 1: I
think the medicine is beginning to wear off.
A. stop being effective B. take
effect
C.
be put in a bottle D. be swallowed
=>
KEY A: wear off : mòn
Câu 2: "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. beside the point B. not
recorded C.
not
popular D.
not yet official
=> KEY D: off the record : thông tin được giữ kín, chưa chính thức
Câu 3: A
lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
A. impediment B. encouragement C. impetus D. assistance
=>
KEY A: obstacle = impediment : sự cản trở, vật cản
Bài 36: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in the following sentences
Câu 1: With the dawn of space exploration, the
notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system
was strengthened.
A. expansion B.
beginning C. continuation D. outcome
=> KEY B:
A: bành trướng B:
bắt
đầu C:
sự liên tục D: hậu quả
Câu 2: The
teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
=>
KEY C: give hints on: cho gợi ý
Câu 3: 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
=>
KEY D
Bài 37: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences.
Câu 1: There has been no discernible improvement in the
noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. insignificant B. clear C. obvious D. thin
=>
KEY A: discernible : có thể nhận thức, có thể thấy rõ >< insignificant: vô nghĩa, tầm thường
Câu 2: In remote communities, it's important to replenish
stocks before the winter sets in.
A. empty B. refill C. repeat D. remake
=>
KEY A: replenish: cung cấp thêm >< Empty: làm trống rỗng
Bài 38: 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.
Câu 1: The warranty guaranteed that all defective parts would
be replaced without charge.
A. imperfect B. dorsal C. lost D. unused
=>
KEY A: defective: khiếm khuyết; imperfect:
không hoàn hảo, không hoàn chỉnh
Câu 2: The
music is what makes the movie so memorable.
A. incredible B. unforgettable C. eventful D. remarkable
=>
KEY B: memorable: đáng nhớ, khó quên = unforgettable
Câu 3: Mountain people of adjoining nations have great deal
in common because terrain and climate mould their lives similarly.
A. friendly
B. distant C. neighboring D. developing
=>
KEY C: adjoining (adj): ở cạnh bên, kế bên ; neighboring (adj): láng giềng, bên cạnh, kế bên
Bài 39: 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.
Câu 1: Solar
energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.
A. without limit B. boundless C. limited D. indefinite
=> KEY C: infinite (adj): vô tận, không bờ bến ; limited (adj) có giới hạn, hạn chế ; indefinite (adj) không giới hạn, không rõ
ràng, vô số ; boundless (adj) bao la
, bát ngát
Câu 2: His
replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated
=>
KEY B: inconsistent with: không tương thích, đồng nhất với cái gì
compatible:
tương thích, hòa hợp enhanced: nâng
cao incorporated: kết hợp
Bài 40: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Câu 1: We are now a 24/7
society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society B. an inactive society
C. a physical society D. a working society
=> KEY B: an inactive society = một xã hội thiếu
hoạt động. “từ a 24/7 soceity” có nghĩa ngược lại với căn cứ là: “…where shops
and services must be available all hours.
Câu 2: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces
our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
=>
KEY C: irritable = dễ cáu, calm =
bình tĩnh
Câu 3: We'd
better speed
up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow
down B.
turn
down C. put down D. lie down
=>
KEY A: slow down = làm chậm lại, speed
up = vội vã, dựa vào ý : “to get there in time” ( để đến đó kịp lúc)
Câu 4: She is a very generous old woman. She has given
most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable
=>
KEY A: generous = hào phóng, mean =
bần tiện, keo kiệt
Câu 5: Her
thoughtless
comments made him very angry.
A. honest B. kind C. pleasant D. thoughtful
=>
KEY D: thoughtful = chín chắn, thoughtless
= vô tâm, không chín chắn
Bài 41: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word or the phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined in
each of the following questions. Câu 1: The doctor was sued
for bad
treatment.
A. mistreatment B. malpractice C. misdemeanour D. maltreatment
=>
KEY B: Bad-treatment = cách điều trị xấu, không có lương y
A.
ngược
đãi B. điều ác C.
lăng
nhục D. hành hạ
Câu 2: Laws
on military service since 1960 still hold
good.
A. is
in good condition B. remains for good
C. stands
in life D. remains in effect
=> KEY D: Hold good = tổ chức tốt, giữ
vững
A. điều kiện tốt B. duy trì tốt C.
đứng
vững D.
duy trì hiệu quả Câu 3: In astronomy,
a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes
the brightness of astar.
A. signifies B. predicts C. contrasts D. examines
=> KEY A: denote = biểu thị, chỉ rõ
A. biểu thị B.
dự
đoán C. tương
phản D. kiểm tra
Câu 4: Don’t you ever mention that matter again. I will
not hear anything of it.
A. touch on B. put off C. take
in D. go on
=> KEY A: mention = đề cập
A.
đụng, chạm vào B.
put off = hoãn
C. take sb in = làm cho ai không tin tưởng về... D.
bắt đầu
Câu 5: It
was too late to stop the panic that had resulted from the false news
report.
A. enthralled B. ensured C. ensued D. entailed
=>
KEY C: resulted from: là do, kết quả
từ
A. mê hoặc B. bảo
đảm C.
là do, sinh ra từ D. đòi hỏi, gây ra, đưa đến
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined in
each of the following questions. Câu 1: We left New York when
I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. explicable B. unintelligible C. clear D. ambiguous
=> KEY C: faint = mờ nhạt
A.
giảng giải B.
khó
hiểu C. rõ ràng D.
mơ hồ
Câu 2: My
first impression of her was her impassive face
A. emotional B. respectful C. solid D. fractious
=> KEY A: impassive = vô cảm
A.
có cảm xúc B.
tôn
trọng C. vững vàng D. ngang bướng
Câu 3: She
wrote me a vicious letter.
A. helpful B. gently C. dangerous D. healthy
=>
KEY B: viciuos = vòng vo, luẩn quẩn
A.
có
ích B. cẩn thận C.
nguy hiểm D.
khoẻ
Câu 4: We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity
in donating this wonderful painting to the museum.
A. meanness B. sympathy C. gratitude D. churlishness
=> KEY A: generosity = rộng lượng, hào phóng
A. hèn hạ B.
thông
cảm C.
lòng biết ơn D.
thô tục
Câu 5: He
didn’t seem in the least concerned for her safety.
A. indifferent B. ready C. passionate D. stolen
=>
KEY A: concern = liên quan tới
A. khác biệt B.
sẵn
sàng C. đam mê D.
đánh cắp
Bài 43: 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.
Câu 1: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the
island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large
quantity D.
small quantity
=>
KEY D: abundance (= a large quantity): sự phong phú, sự nhiều # small quantity.
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The
islanders even exported the surplus.( Trái cây và rau quả được trồng rất nhiều
trên đảo. Thậm chí dân đảo còn xuất khẩu lượng dư thừa)
Câu 2: There is growing concern about the way man has
destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. speculation C. ease D. consideration
=>
KEY C: concern ( = a feeling of worry – mối quan tâm ) # ease – sự thoải mái
There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed
the environment (Ngày càng có mối quan tâm về phương cách mà con người đã hủy
diệt từ môi trường)
Bài 44: 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.
Câu 1: We
have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.
A.
planted many trees in the surroundings
B.
haunted by the surroundings
C.
loved the surroundings
D.
possessed by the surroundings
=>
KEY C: grow (linking verb) + tính từ = dần dần trở nên
Đáp án đúng C: grown fond of the surrounding ( trở nên
yêu thích môi trường xung quanh) = loved the surroundings.
Câu 2: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and
readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. look D. opinion
=>
KEY D: review = sự phê bình, opinion
= sự đánh giá
His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics
and readers. ( Tác phẩm mới của ông ấy nhận được sự đánh giá rất tốt từ các nhà
phê bình và độc giả)
Câu 3: Such
problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
=>
KEY B: universal ( phổ biến), shared
( có chung cái gì đó)
Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal
feature of youth. (Những vấn đề như sự hấp tấp và thiếu kinh nghiệm là điểm đặc
trưng của thanh niên.)
Bài 45: 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
Câu 1: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the
lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
=>
KEY C: disastrous: tai hại ; beneficial:
hữu ích, ích lợi
Câu 2: Affluent
families find it easier to support their children
financially.
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished
=>
KEY D: affluent (giàu có) ; Impoverished
(bần cùng, nghèo khổ)
Câu 3: Synthetic
products are made from chemicals or artificial substances.
A. natural B. made by machine C. man-made D. unusual
=>
KEY A: Synthetic (nhân tạo, tổng hợp) ; natural (tự nhiên)
Bài 46: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Câu 1: As
an executive director of a big company, she is a woman of extraordinary intelligence.
A. moderate B. remarkable C. little D. sufficient
=>
KEY C
A. chừng
mực, điều độ B. khác thường, xuất sắc C. tầm thường D. đủ
Câu 2: She was brought up in a well-off family. She
can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. wealthy C. kind D. broke
=>
KEY A: Well-off (adj): sung túc, thịnh vượng >< poor: nghèo
Bài 47: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Câu 1: The
newscaster gave a concise account of the strategy.
A. complicated and intricate B. short and clear
C. sad and depressing D. long
and detailed
=>
KEY B: concise (adj) ngắn gọn ,xúc tích = short and clear ; intricate (adj)
phức tạp, rắc rối
Câu 2: Married
couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible.
A. able to share an apartment or house B.
able to budget their money
C. capable
of living harmoniously D. capable
of having children
=>
KEY C: compatible (adj) hợp nhau ; harmoniously
(adv) hòa thuận, hòa hợp
Câu 3: Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior
to drying to reduce any color change.
A. previous
to B. at
the time of C. in front of D. subsequent to
=>
KEY A: Prior to = previous to: trước khi
Bài
48: Choose the
word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part of the given sentence.
Câu 1: There is no thing to make it likely or certain
that he will be at the party.
A. proof B. promise C. guarantee D. fact
=>
KEY C: to make it likely or certain = guarantee : đảm bảo
Câu 2: The
dog is not well. We have to take it to see the person who treats sick animals.
A. zoologist B. horticulturist C. veterinarian D. veteran
=>
KEY C: veterinarian (n) bác sĩ thú y
Câu 3: In
Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
=>
KEY B: starvation (n) sự đói ; malnutrition
(n) sự kém dinh dưỡng, sự thiếu ăn
Câu 4: Give
me a not
long account of what happened.
A. compact B. terse C. brief D. condensed
=>
KEY C: not long = brief : ngắn gọn
Câu 5: The
three-year-old boy has a cycle with three wheels.
A. tricycle B. unicycle C. bicycle D. motorcycle
=>
KEY A: tricycle : xe đạp 3 bánh ; unicycle:
xe đạp một bánh
Bài 49: 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.
Câu 1: Doctors
have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
A. disciplined B. selective C. wholesale D. unconscious
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KEY B: indiscriminate : không phân biệt, bừa bãi
A. có kỷ luật B. có chọn lựa C. buôn sỉ, hàng loạt D. bất
tỉnh
Câu 2: Slavery
was abolished
in the US in the 19th century.
A. instituted B. eradicated C. eliminated D. required
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KEY A: abolished (v) thủ tiêu, bãi bỏ, hủy bỏ
A. xây dựng B. bài trừ C. loại
trừ, loại bỏ D. đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
Bài 50: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part.
Câu 1: The
cotton gin was commonplace on many nineteenth century farms.
A. often
required B. sorely needed C. frequently seen D. visibly absent
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KEY C: commonplace (adj) tầm thường, cũ rích ; sorely needed: hết sức cần thiết
Câu 2: In the field of artificial intelligence, scientists study
methods for developing computer programs that
display aspects of intelligent behavior.
A. exhibit B. classify C. depend on D. conform to
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KEY A: display = exhibit (v) trưng bày, triển lãm ; classify (v) phân loại, conform
to (v) làm theo, tuân theo
Câu 3: She
lost
her temper with a customer and shouted at him.
A. had a temperature B. kept her temper C. became very angry D.
felt worried
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KEY C: lose one’s temper = become very angry: mất bình tĩnh, giận dữ
