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Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) or phrase(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
(Khoanh tròn A, B, C hoặc D để tìm ra từ hoặc cụm từ có nghĩa GẦN NHẤT với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong những câu hỏi sau.)
1. We could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results.
strength
high degree
nervousness
eagerness
My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
easily annoyed
talking too much
very satisfied
feeling embarrassed
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
be related to
be interested in
express interest to
pay all attention to
There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
a drought
a flood
an epidemic
a famine
I made a blunder by getting his name wrong.
a commitment
a mistake
an injury
an enemy
Everyone in my community joined hands to help those impacted by the hurricane.
took hands
gave a hand
worked together
shook hands
Luckily, theevent was sponsored by several local businesses.
limited
tested
finished
financed
Let’s raise our awareness because this is going to be a challenging time for us all.
difficult
easy
curious
uninspiring
This particular stretch of coast is especially popular with hikers.
area
valley
land
dune
The reporter says the two leaders had had candid talks about the current crisis.
casual
sweet
discreet
frank
The government has recently overhauled the healthcare system.
appreciated
improved
established
devalued
It is up to you. Do you want to eat out tonight?
replies on
waits on
depends on
congratulates on
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
annoyed
touched
moved
influenced
The world has experienced the emergence of a new strain of virus.
simplicity
urgency
profitability
appearance
I’ve had to shelve my plans to buy a new motorbike because I can’t afford it at the moment.
delay
stop
cancel
disapprove
You are looking at the most advanced type of engine available.
traditional
underdeveloped
well-developed
conventional
How do you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too much time on it?
update new status
connect to the Internet all day
use social network daily
get the latest information
The president said that his country was moving into a lasting peace epoch.
period
episode
story
migration
The men in the truck came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.
make over
make out
take over
take away
He was accomplished in all the arts.
skillful
famous
modest
perfect
We’ve had an awful lot of seafood and I don’t regret it.
a terrible thing
a large amount
a great desire
a great pleasure
We were drawn to the metropolitan glamour and excitement of Paris.
of a busy suburb
relating to a remote suburb
in an industrial city
belonging to a big or capital city
Untreated anemia can result in physical complications that can lead to a decreased life expectancy.
span
prospect
anticipation
expectation
As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.
research
collect
identify
calculate
The hotel offers a tranquil haven of peace and serenity, away from the bustle of the city.
joy
sadness
calmness
melancholy
Congo’s presidential election is hoped to enable the country’s first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from Belgium in 1960.
transplant
shift
conversion
removal
The designs for the new mosque have attracted widespread criticism.
limited
colossal
scattered
universal
We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday. Remember not to give it away to her.
ask anyone to come
go to the party
reveal the secret
find out the secret
Heart disease specialists advocate a diet low in cholesterol.
publicly say
openly criticize
publicly support
strongly condemn
Skin eruption is common to many of US during times of stress.
hole
rash
erosion
division
Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.
a goal
a deterrent
a stimulus to action
a valuable thing
I have to go home early so I can get ready for our trip morrow.
go out
get up
prepare
wake up
The population of the village has remained remarkably homogeneous.
unrelated
dreary
distinguishable
consistent
We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.
request
are proud of
feel thankful for
depreciate
Some students find preparing for the entrance exam such a daunting process that they become depressed.
long-lasting
comforting
intriguing
intimidating
If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them.
complaints
questions
agreements
reservations
We can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
spoken
gesture
posture
facial expressions
We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and service.
for considering aspects
in spite of
in regard to
with a view to
Visitors to the hotel can enjoy a medieval banquet in an authentic setting.
formal party
formal conference
informal party
enormous breakfast
Public ignorance about the virus is still a cause for concern.
fearlessness
unawareness
arrogance
indoctrination
Coal power stations release sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
contain
vaporize
omit
dischargeA
The player announced his impending retirement from international football.
irrefutable
absolute
imminent
formidable
The company executives prevent criticism by inviting union leaders to meet.
fail
forestall
defeat
avoid
They had fortuitously been out of the house when the fire started.
luckily
happily
predictably
unfortunately
The restaurant is well-known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
ideal
idolized
famous
nationwide
The bedroom was in its original state, with a 1920s bed and wardrobe.
condition
country
danger
perception
I’m all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he’ll be a millionaire by the time he’s 25, he’s simply crying for the moon.
crying a lot and for a long time
asking for what is attainable
doing something with vigor or intensity
longing for what is beyond the reach
There’s a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.
recent
dangerous
productive
noticeable
The gate won’t stay open, so we’ll have to secure it to that post.
design
manufacture
attach
release
Drugs can alter your perception of reality.
enlarge
retain
change
design
Vogue magazine quickly became the bible of fashionable women.
outmoded
incompetent
trendy
unattractive
The new range of engines all had a generic problem with their fan blades.
popular
specific
economical
expensive
She is feeling noticeably better after 2 weeks of using the new medicine.
unwaveringly
wildly
unpredictably
invisibly
Incredibly sophisticated computers are being used in the search for international terrorists.
expensive
complicated
difficult to operate
primitive
I’m profoundly grateful for all the support I’ve received.
unmistakably
indisputably
insignificantly
inconsistently
I remain open-minded when the feedback starts coming in.
absent-minded
small-minded
narrow-minded
broad-minded
Newspapers should not intrude on people’s private grief.
sadness
joy
sorrow
trouble
He said the president should not be reelected, and the group of voters concurred.
agreed
disagreed
surrendered
confessed
I’m tired of working in a team where I’m invisible in everyone’s eyes. I don’t want to be just a cog in the machine!
an important person
a necessary person
a large piece of equipment
a person of small significance
I felt a deep humiliation and wanted the ground to swallow me up.
degradation
creation
honor
fort
You can’t work continuously for six hours without a break!
endlessly
sporadically
incisively
constantly
Your flight to Perth will leave from Terminal 4.
take off
ascend
land
rise
Parents don’t want their children to go to mediocre schools.
lazy
moronic
average
excellent
The boss doesn’t disapprove of our long lunches on Friday afternoons.
object
support
deny
refuse
She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.
consider
ignore
study
contemplate
The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial influence on the company as a whole.
harmless
innocent
crude
detrimental
He showed enormous courage when he rescued his friend from the fire.
small
very large
unusual
very common
The design was so complex that only the best architects and contractors could have carried itout.
put it in
put it up
put it off
put it on
All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance.
rebel
fidelity
treachery
reconnaissance
The resources available are quite insufficient for the task.
inadequate
unsatisfactory
dominant
abundant
The soil was so badly eroded it could no longer sustain crop production.
obstruct
prolong
support
destroy
Nicky always spends an inordinate amount of time on her makeup.
abundant
limited
required
excessive
By the time he decided to publish that book, he had thought that the book must sell like hotcakes, but in the end, it turns out a flop.
record-breaker
runner-up
best-seller
know-how
A well-behaved boy doesn’t go to bed after 10 p.m.
behaving correctly
behaving cleverly
behaving nice
behaving improperly
These missiles are capable of swatting enemy planes with deadly accuracy.
immortal
alive
lethal
mortal
I’m doing a temporary job as a translator for big international conferences in which people discuss climate change.
concise
transparent
makeshift
permanent
Many of these old cinemas have now vanished altogether.
disappeared
attacked
appeared
devastated
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
be smart
be pessimistic
be confident
be optimistic
They are worried about rampant drug abuse and sexual immorality.
uprightness
mortality
divinity
transience
It’s very difficult to integrate yourself into a society whose culture is so different from your own.
cooperate
separate
induce
depreciate
I can’t stand the sight of blood. I could never be a doctor.
look down on
give on to
take away from
put up with
The gunmen showed no mercy, killing innocent men and women.
guilty
innovative
naive
benevolent
I won’t be a quiet, submissive wife who would obey my husband’s every word.
obedient
docile
subdued
rebellious
She was rushing around madly looking for her bag at the hospital yesterday.
running fast
going quickly
going leisurely
attacking suddenly
My greatest desire is to live in a society based on equity and social justice.
amenity
distinction
singularity
partiality
I wouldn’t work for them even if they paid me twice my current salary.
past
existing
first
special
We are cutting down on our heating to conserve electricity.
protect
pollute
eliminate
waste
The purpose of our new affiliation is to grow the business.
severance
leadership
ancestry
commerce
Every religious and political belief should be respected equally.
doubt
faith
credence
reliance
She was quick-witted and had an extraordinarily agile mind.
awkward
inept
ponderous
passive
As a lawyer, you have an ethical duty to zealously represent your client.
ardently
lazily
happily
smartly
The fund provides money to clean up chemically polluted industrial sites.
purified
contaminated
enriched
strengthened
Our survey shows that employees are all industrious and want to excel in their job.
busy
hardworking
slothful
fruitful
He was kept in inhumane conditions for 25 years.
vicious
cold-blooded
callous
warmhearted
He is a dictator whose barbarity was only exceeded by that of his rival.
technology
misconduct
romanticism
civility
This chemical is toxic to many forms of life.
grievous
poisonous
safe
panic
I’ve brought an article from yesterday’s paper that I thought might amuse you.
astonish
bore
jolt
frighten
She won a highly prestigious award.
ordinary
distinguished
renowned
fanned
You should use strong glue to join the two pieces together.
paste
unite
separate
gather
