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unit 1 life stories bài tập

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

Afailed to pay         Bpaid in full            Chad  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.   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.

Alook down on           Bput up with             Ctake 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.   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        Bdidn't  want to see             Cdidn'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             Bas 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             Bcash 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.   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     Daridity

=> 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.   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

 

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.

Adidn’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.   lễ                     B.  bất  kể                   C.  xem  xét                 D. mặc

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.   mật       C.   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.

Awent 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.

Awas  hurt   Bwas 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    CBoth  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.   lễ                     B.  bất  kể                   C.  xem  xét                 D. mặc

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.

 

Asomething 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.

Astop 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.

Abeside 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              Bas 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.

Aan active society              B. an inactive society

Ca 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.

Ais  in good condition         B. remains for good

Cstands 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.   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.   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             Dhealthy

=> KEY B: viciuos = vòng vo, luẩn quẩn

A.   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                  Bmade 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        Bkhác  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.

Acomplicated 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

Ccapable  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           Bat  the time of        Cin 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

=> KEY B: indiscriminate : không phân biệt, bừa bãi

A kỷ luật             B chọn lựa          Cbuôn  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

=> KEY A: abolished (v) thủ tiêu, bãi bỏ, hủy bỏ

A.    xây dựng            B.  bài  trừ                   Cloại  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

=> 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

=> 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           Bkept her temper    C.   became very angry          D. felt worried

=> KEY C: lose one’s temper = become very angry: mất bình tĩnh, giận dữ

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