Bai Luyen Tap Dang Tim Tu Dong Nghia Trai Nghia Hay Co Giai Thich Chi Tiet

T NG NGHA TRI NGHA
Bi 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.
Cu 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 = gii thch cho
A. phn nn B. trao i C. gii thch D. sp xp
Cu 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 = gi , xut
A. tc ng B. triu chng C. gi D. lun chng
Cu 3: Ill take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
=> KEY D: fantastic = wonderful = tuyt vi
A. hp l B. c th chp nhn C. kh cao D. tuyt vi
Bi 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.
Cu 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 = v n, ph sn
A. khng th tr n B. thanh ton y C. tnh xu D. tr rt nhiu tin
Cu 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 = bt hp php
A. l ra B. bt thng C. b mt D. hp php
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Cu 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 th, chu ng
A l t tri ngha: xem thng ai, khinh mit
B l t ng ngha: chu ng, chp nhn
Cu 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 = bt ng, v tnh
A. khng c k hoch B. c C. tnh c D. khng ch
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Cu 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 = thnh cng
A. v vng B hi vng C. thnh cng D. tht bi
Cu 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 = thm
A. hin vt B. gm C. thm D. dt may
Cu 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 = ri ro
A. tai nn B. hiu lm C. chi ph pht sinh D. bt hnh

Cu 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, lng tng, bi ri
A. chn ght B. bi ri, lng tng C. tc gin D. kh chu
Cu 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 = khng ngc nhin, khng b shock
A. khng vui B. khng mun nhn C. khng ngc nhin D. khng quan tm
Cu 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 = ni bt, ng ch
A. bnh thng B. ng ch C. ln xn D. tch cc
Bi 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.
Cu 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 = tm thi
A. thm B. vnh vin C. phc tp D. khch mi
Cu 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, phc tp
A. t B. phc tp C. n gin v d s dng D. kh hot ng

Bi 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Cu 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
D. come by plane
=> KEY B: flock = t tp, t hp thnh by
A. c i m khng cn quan tm nhng g h ang thy
B. i vi s lng ln
C. trnh s nhm chn
D. i bng my bay
Cu 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 = phn loi
A. ghi m B. chiu sng C. phn loi D. a dng
Cu 3: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful
=> KEY D: diplomatic = khn kho
A. nghim ngt B. thng thn C. kin nh D. khn kho
Bi 8: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following
sentences.
Cu 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 (lm y) >< empty ( lm cho cn)

Ngha cc t khc: repeat = nhc li; refill = lm cho y; remake = nh du
Cu 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 (c th nhn thc r, c th thy r) >< insignificant ( khng c quan trng, tm thng)
Ngha cc t khc: thin = gy; obvious = rnh mch, hin nhin; clear = r rng
Bi 9: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
Cu 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 ( hn l ) = instead of ( thay v)
Ngha cc t khc: unless + clause = nu khng ; as well as = cng nh; restricted = b hn ch
Cu 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 : s bt u
Ngha cc t khc: expansion = s m rng; continuation = s tip din; outcome = hu qu
Cu 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 : n
Ngha cc t khc: visit = thm; enter =vo; return = quay v
Bi 10: Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
Cu 1: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate
=> KEY B: complicated = phc tp
A. chng ngi vt B. phc tp C. cui cng D. thch hp

Cu 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 = ngi b hnh, k lang thang
A. cu chin binh B. ngoi mi vo ngh C. k lang thang D. ngi cung tn
Cu 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 = tr gp
A. tr tin hng thng B. tin mt C. th tn dng D. tng mnh
Cu 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 = rt bn rn
A. bn rn B. lp d C. m hoc D. sung mn
Cu 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 = hn hn
A. sc nng B. ma mng C. ma h D. kh khan
Cu 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 = ln
A. sng B. khng l C. mt mi D. kh khn
Cu 2: In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised

=> KEY B: proclaimed = tuyn b
A. ci t B. tuyn b C. ln n D. khuyn
Cu 3: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
=> KEY A: augmentation = tng thm
A. tng B. cn thit C. nhu cu D. gim
Cu 1: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
=> KEY A: cozy = m cng, tin nghi
A. khng thoi mi B. m cng C. li nhc D. bi bn
Cu 2: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
=> KEY C: insubordinate = ng nghch, khng tun theo
A. ti mi B. ng nghch C. bit nghe li D. am hiu
Bi 13: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
Cu 1: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
=> KEY A: concern = lin quan, quan tm
A. gim bt B. thu ht C. xem xt D. thu ht, hp dn
Cu 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 = d tha, phong ph
A. s lng nhiu B. s lng t C. d tha D. y

Cu 1: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldnt be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
=> KEY C: sage = khn, thn trng
A. sn sng B. mnh m C. khn ngoan D. ho hc
Cu 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 = tm thng
A. trung bnh B. li nhc C. kh di D. sing nng
Cu 3: The politicians conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered
=> KEY D: jeopardized = gy nguy him
A. tr ho B. pht C. vt b D. nguy him
Cu 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 = ng h, tip tc cho ai lm g
holding back = prevent sb from doing st = ngn cn ai lm g
Cu 2: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
=> KEY A: imply = hm
A. r rng B. tim n C. che khut D. trong x

Cu 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 = cu knh, kh chu
A. khng thoi mi B. p ng C. bnh tnh D. khn kh
Cu 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 = lm cho bin i
A. kim ch B. khng thay i C. vn khng n nh D. bin ng
Bi 17: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that is
Cu 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 = trng hp
A. trng hp, tnh hung B. tham d C. a im D. vn
Cu 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 = khng lch s
A. l php B. th l C. khuyn khch D. o lng
Cu 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 = gii thch, hiu
A. dch B. hiu C. c D. thu hiu

Cu 1: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank wont honor the check.
A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine
=> KEY B: identical = ging ht nhau
A. ging nhau B. khc nhau C. gi D. song sinh
Cu 2: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesnt eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying
=> KEY B: advocating = ng h
A. ng h B. phn i C. khuyn bo D. t chi
Bi 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
Cu 1: He didnt bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didnt show surprise B. didnt want to see
C. didnt care D. wasnt happy
=> KEY A: didnt bat an eye = khng my ngc nhin / khng b shock
A. khng ngc nhin B. khng mun nhn
C. khng quan tm D. khng vui
Cu 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 = d thy, hin nhin
A. thng thng B. nghi ng C. d thy D. p
Cu 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 lp tc hon thnh

A. vnh vin B. tt C. tm thi D. cui cng
Cu 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 = hng gi
A. xc thc. chn thc B. ngu to C. li D. nguyn gc
Cu 2: Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
=> KEY A: rare = sng
A. chn k B. qu gi C. khan him D. s hi
Cu 1: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite
=> KEY B: irrespective = khng phn bit
A. v l B. bt k C. xem xt D. mc d
Cu 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 = ngu nhin
A. b e do B. theo thch C. cng lc D. trong tm tay
Cu 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 = hoi nghi
A. khng th tng tng c B. tuyt vi C. khng tin c D. khng tin, nghi ng

Cu 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 = phng i
A. nh gi qu cao B. ni gim C. nhn mnh D. thc hin
Cu 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 = ti chuyn mn
A. khng c kh nng B. s thiu trnh C. chuyn gia D.

kho lo
Cu 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 = gii quyt
A. ko di B. m rng C. ho gii D. tng
Cu 2: With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising youths
awareness of Southeast Asias history and heritage.
A. heredity B. tradition C. endowment D. bequest
=> KEY B: heritage = di sn vn ho
A. tha k B. truyn thng C. t chc t thin D. vt tha k
Cu 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 vng, lp li

A. phn nh B. cp C. minh ho D. nh

Bi 24: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
Cu 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 = m bo
A. khng B. khng chc chn C. chm D. m
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
=> KEY A: concern = lin quan, quan tm
A. khng rng buc, khng lin quan B. thu ht C. xem xt D. d on
Bi 25: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Cu 1: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
=> KEY D: abroad = nc ngoi
A. m rng B. b mt C. c n D. nc ngoi
Cu 2: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book.
A. advice B. disapproval C. praise D. attention
=> KEY C: acclaim = ca ngi, hoan h
A. li khuyn B. khng chp thun C. li ca ngi D. s ch
Cu 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 = cn sng st
A. thng ng B. tn ti C. ngc nhin D. hi sinh

Bi 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.
Cu 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: sp ( khng nh mong mun )
Cu 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 : d dng tc gin, pht cu
Cu 3: Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. made illegal B. limited C. restricted D. given way
=> KEY A: banned (b cm) = made illegal ( c lm tri lut )
Ngha cc t khc: restricted = b hn ch, limited = b gii hn, given way = c cho, c pht
Cu 4: Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. disappointed
=> KEY C: miserable = upset : au kh, bun phin.
Ngha cc t khc: disappointed = tht vng, frightened = s hi, confused = bi ri
Cu 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 : gn b thng
Cu 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

Cu 2: The plane landed safely.
A. touched down B. took off C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
=> KEY B: land: h cnh; take off: ct cnh.
Bi 28: Find the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions.
Cu 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): ngoi, ngoi tr
Cu 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: nui dng ai
Cu 3: Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
A. leave B. stop C. sell D. hide
=> KEY A: abandon sth = leave sth: ri b ci g hoc mt ni no
Cu 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: gi ; authentic: chnh thc
Cu 2: Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
=> KEY A: rare: cn sng >< over-boiled: chn k
Cu 1: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite

=> KEY B: irrespective = khng phn bit
A. v l B. bt k C. xem xt D. mc d
Cu 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 = ngu nhin
A. b e do B. theo thch C. cng lc D. trong tm tay
Cu 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 = hoi nghi
A. khng th tng tng c B. tuyt vi C. khng tin c D. khng tin, nghi ng
Bi 31: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following
questions
Cu 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 = kh
Cu 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 = n
Cu 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 i, stay unchanged: khng thay i, restrain: ngn cn, remain unstable: vn
cn mt n nh, fluctuate: thay i tht thng: Population growth rates vary among regions and even
among countries within the same region. ( t l dn s gia cc khu vc thm ch gia cc quc gia rt khc
nhau)
Cu 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.( mt s quc gia gnh nng v bnh dch c th ngn chn thng qua s ci thin mi
trng)
Cu 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: m ng cho, initiate: bt u, xng, terminate: chm dt,
prevent: ngn chn.
Cu 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: khng dng tin mt trao i, giao dch
E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
( Th thanh ton in t l phng tin chnh trong mi giao dch ca mt x hi khng dng tin mt)
Cu 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. (
Nhiu nh khoa hc ng rng s m dn ln ton cu e da tt c cc loi trn tri t)
Cu 1: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident
=> KEY B: apparent = obvious ( r rng ) >< indistinct ( khng r rng)
Cu 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: lc quan >< be pessimistic : bi quan

Cu 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 : mn
Cu 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 : thng tin c gi kn, cha chnh thc
Cu 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 : s cn tr, vt cn
Bi 36: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following
sentences
Cu 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: bnh trng B: bt u C: s lin tc D: hu qu
Cu 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 gi
Cu 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

Bi 37: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following
sentences.
Cu 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 : c th nhn thc, c th thy r >< insignificant: v ngha, tm thng
Cu 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 cp thm >< Empty: lm trng rng
Cu 1: The warranty guaranteed that all defective parts would be replaced without charge.
A. imperfect B. dorsal C. lost D. unused
=> KEY A: defective: khim khuyt; imperfect: khng hon ho, khng hon chnh
Cu 2: The music is what makes the movie so memorable.
A. incredible B. unforgettable C. eventful D. remarkable
=> KEY B: memorable: ng nh, kh qun = unforgettable
Cu 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): cnh bn, k bn ; neighboring (adj): lng ging, bn cnh, k bn
Cu 1: Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.
A. without limit B. boundless C. limited D. indefinite
=> KEY C: infinite (adj): v tn, khng b bn ; limited (adj) c gii hn, hn ch ; indefinite (adj)
khng gii hn, khng r rng, v s ; boundless (adj) bao la , bt ngt
Cu 2: His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.

A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated
=> KEY B: inconsistent with: khng tng thch, ng nht vi ci g
compatible: tng thch, ha hp
enhanced: nng cao
incorporated: kt hp
Cu 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 = mt x hi thiu hot ng. t a 24/7 soceity c ngha ngc li vi
cn c l: where shops and services must be available all hours.
Cu 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 = d cu, calm = bnh tnh
Cu 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 = lm chm li, speed up = vi v, da vo : to get there in time ( n
kp lc)
Cu 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 = ho phng, mean = bn tin, keo kit
Cu 5: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. honest B. kind C. pleasant D. thoughtful
=> KEY D: thoughtful = chn chn, thoughtless = v tm, khng chn chn

Bi 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.
Cu 1: The doctor was sued for bad treatment.
A. mistreatment B. malpractice C. misdemeanour D. maltreatment
=> KEY B: Bad-treatment = cch iu tr xu, khng c lng y
A. ngc i B. iu c C. lng nhc D. hnh h
Cu 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 = t chc tt, gi vng
A. iu kin tt B. duy tr tt C. ng vng D. duy tr hiu qu
Cu 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 = biu th, ch r
A. biu th B. d on C. tng phn D. kim tra
Cu 4: Dont 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 = cp
A. ng, chm vo B. put off = hon
C. take sb in = lm cho ai khng tin tng v... D. bt u
Cu 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: l do, kt qu t
A. m hoc B. bo m C. l do, sinh ra t D. i hi, gy ra, a n

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined in each of the following questions.
Cu 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 = m nht
A. ging gii B. kh hiu C. r rng D. m h
Cu 2: My first impression of her was her impassive face
A. emotional B. respectful C. solid D. fractious
=> KEY A: impassive = v cm
A. c cm xc B. tn trng C. vng vng D. ngang bng
Cu 3: She wrote me a vicious letter.
A. helpful B. gently C. dangerous D. healthy
=> KEY B: viciuos = vng vo, lun qun
A. c ch B. cn thn C. nguy him D. kho
Cu 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 = rng lng, ho phng
A. hn h B. thng cm C. lng bit n D. th tc
Cu 5: He didnt seem in the least concerned for her safety.
A. indifferent B. ready C. passionate D. stolen
=> KEY A: concern = lin quan ti
A. khc bit B. sn sng C. am m D. nh cp
Cu 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): s phong ph, s nhiu # small quantity.
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.( Tri cy v
rau qu c trng rt nhiu trn o. Thm ch dn o cn xut khu lng d tha)
A. attraction B. speculation C. ease D. consideration
=> KEY C: concern ( = a feeling of worry mi quan tm ) # ease s thoi mi
There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment (Ngy cng c mi quan tm
v phng cch m con ngi hy dit t mi trng)
Cu 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) + tnh t = dn dn tr nn
p n ng C: grown fond of the surrounding ( tr nn yu thch mi trng xung quanh) = loved the
surroundings.
Cu 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 = s ph bnh, opinion = s nh gi
His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers. ( Tc phm mi ca ng y nhn
c s nh gi rt tt t cc nh ph bnh v c gi)
Cu 3: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
=> KEY B: universal ( ph bin), shared ( c chung ci g )
Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth. (Nhng vn nh s hp tp v
thiu kinh nghim l im c trng ca thanh nin.)

Bi 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
Cu 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 hi ; beneficial: hu ch, ch li
Cu 2: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished
=> KEY D: affluent (giu c) ; Impoverished (bn cng, ngho kh)
Cu 3: Synthetic products are made from chemicals or artificial substances.
A. natural B. made by machine C. man-made D. unusual
=> KEY A: Synthetic (nhn to, tng hp) ; natural (t nhin)
Cu 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. chng mc, iu B. khc thng, xut sc C. tm thng D.
Cu 2: She was brought up in a well-off family. She cant understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. wealthy C. kind D. broke
=> KEY A: Well-off (adj): sung tc, thnh vng >< poor: ngho
Cu 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) ngn gn ,xc tch = short and clear ; intricate (adj) phc tp, rc ri

Cu 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) hp nhau ; harmoniously (adv) ha thun, ha hp
Cu 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: trc khi
Bi 48: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part of the given sentence.
Cu 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 : m bo
Cu 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) bc s th y
Cu 3: In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
=> KEY B: starvation (n) s i ; malnutrition (n) s km dinh dng, s thiu n
Cu 4: Give me a not long account of what happened.
A. compact B. terse C. brief D. condensed
=> KEY C: not long = brief : ngn gn
Cu 5: The three-year-old boy has a cycle with three wheels.
A. tricycle B. unicycle C. bicycle D. motorcycle
=> KEY A: tricycle : xe p 3 bnh ; unicycle: xe p mt bnh

Cu 1: Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
A. disciplined B. selective C. wholesale D. unconscious
=> KEY B: indiscriminate : khng phn bit, ba bi
A. c k lut B. c chn la C. bun s, hng lot D. bt tnh
Cu 2: Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.
A. instituted B. eradicated C. eliminated D. required
=> KEY A: abolished (v) th tiu, bi b, hy b
A. xy dng B. bi tr C. loi tr, loi b D. i hi, yu cu
Bi 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.
Cu 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) tm thng, c rch ; sorely needed: ht sc cn thit
Cu 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) trng by, trin lm ; classify (v) phn loi, conform to (v) lm theo,
tun theo
Cu 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
=> KEY C: lose ones temper = become very angry: mt bnh tnh, gin d

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Cu 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 = gii thch cho

A. phn nn B. trao i C. gii thch D. sp xp

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

=> KEY C: suggestions = hints = gi , xut

A. tc ng B. triu chng C. gi D. lun chng

Cu 3: Ill take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful

=> KEY D: fantastic = wonderful = tuyt vi

A. hp l B. c th chp nhn C. kh cao D. tuyt vi

=> KEY B: defaulted = v n, ph sn

A. khng th tr n B. thanh ton y C. tnh xu D. tr rt nhiu tin

A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal

=> KEY D: illicit = bt hp php

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Cu 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 th, chu ng

A l t tri ngha: xem thng ai, khinh mit

B l t ng ngha: chu ng, chp nhn

Cu 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 = bt ng, v tnh

A. khng c k hoch B. c C. tnh c D. khng ch

A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful

A. v vng B hi vng C. thnh cng D. tht bi

A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles

=> KEY C: Carpets = Rugs = thm

A. hin vt B. gm C. thm D. dt may

A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes

=> KEY A: mishaps = accidents = ri ro

A. tai nn B. hiu lm C. chi ph pht sinh D. bt hnh

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Cu 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, lng tng, bi ri

A. chn ght B. bi ri, lng tng C. tc gin D. kh chu

Cu 2: He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive

=> KEY B: prominent = ni bt, ng ch

A. bnh thng B. ng ch C. ln xn D. tch cc

Cu 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 = tm thi

A. thm B. vnh vin C. phc tp D. khch mi

A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate

=> KEY C: sophisticated = tinh vi, phc tp

A. t B. phc tp C. n gin v d s dng D. kh hot ng

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A. come without knowing what they will see

B. come in large numbers

C. come out of boredom

=> KEY B: flock = t tp, t hp thnh by

A. c i m khng cn quan tm nhng g h ang thy

C. trnh s nhm chn

A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify

=> KEY C: classify = phn loi

A. ghi m B. chiu sng C. phn loi D. a dng

Cu 3: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful

=> KEY D: diplomatic = khn kho

A. nghim ngt B. thng thn C. kin nh D. khn kho