Bộ ôn tập Từ cùng trường nghĩa môn Tiếng anh có đáp án (Part 5)
243 câu hỏi
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always evoked/ reminisced memories of his childhood home.
Stephen frowned, trying to remind/ recall what had happened.
We spent the evening remembering/reminiscing about our university days.
She welcomed him and reminded/ reminisced him of the last time they had met.
Recall/Remember to save your work often, just in case your computer crashes.
remember
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
I ______ reading something in the paper about that.
remind
evoke
remember
reminisce
Chọn C
The recent flood ______ memories of the great flood of 1972.
evoked
recalled
reminded
remembered
Chọn A
Passengers are ______ to take all their personal belongings with them when
they leave the plane.
remembered
evoked
reminisced
reminded
Chọn D
Ray and I ate our meal and ______ about the trip.
recalled
reminisced
reminded
remembered
Chọn B
Twenty years later he could still clearly ______ the event.
remind
evoke
recall
reminisce
Chọn C
Circle the best word front the ones given in the brackets to complete each sentence.
When the ancient/aged aunt in question finally makes an appearance in the story, the title assumes its true dimensions.
In European countries, there might be a large number of antique/elderly people who live alone.
James has sold his aged/old record player.
I'm on a rattly bus which is heading past a huge ancient/aged pyramid.
antique
Eventually, they decided to replace existing elderly/aged computers with a new integrated computer system.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
If you have an ______ neighbour or relative, look out for them in the winter months.
antique
overdue
ancient
elderly
Chọn D
Last night they got home at 11:15 p.m. to find more than 30 items of valuable jewellery, including ______ pearls and brooches, stolen.
ancient
antique
aged
junior
Chọn B
She was ______ 85 and had lived for many years across the Irish Sea.
old
ancient
antique
aged
Chọn D
This lane coils around villages, past waterfalls and over ______ stone bridges.
aged
antique
ancient
elderly
Chọn C
Her clothes were battered, her face bruised and her boots ______, but she held herself proudly.
old
aged
ancient
antique
Chọn A
The table used for massage has ______ and medicinal value because it was made of trees with medicinal value.
elderly
ancient
antique
old
Chọn C
The people in the village still observe the ______ customs of their ancestors.
elderly
aged
ancient
antique
Chọn C
The ______ people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest.
ancient
antique
bygone
elderly
Chọn D
She's getting ______ - she's 75 next year.
old
ancient
elderly
antique
Chọn A
Very old pieces with their original finish should usually not be repainted or refinished as you may remove the indications of their authenticity and ______ value.
elderly
antique
aged
mature
Chọn B
They believed ______ Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning.
antique
ancient
aged
elderly
Chọn B
Alan has two children, ______ eleven and nine.
aged
old
elderly
ancient
Chọn A
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Amsterdam, the flourishing centre of international maritime trade, was an ideal location for a collector of natural curios.
comfortable
thriving
depressed
poor
Chọn B
These countries became prosperous through trade, not aid.
affluent
flush
relaxed
impoverished
Chọn A
He was born and grew up in a very affluent neighbourhood which is prosperous and has a great standard of living.
poor
wealthy
indigent
beggarly
Chọn B
They are much better off than us.
richer
needier
more disadvantaged
poorer
Chọn A
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The firm collapsed among/amid allegations of fraud.
We walked among/in the middle the chestnut woods on the mountain slopes.
among
You can't leave in the middle of/between the meeting!
The town lies halfway between/amid Rome and Florence.
A British woman was amid/among the few passengers who survived after the crash.
Are there any public holidays in the middle of/between Christmas and Easter?
between
They were amid/in the middle of dinner when I called.
There is a link amid/between unemployment and crime.
The king was growing old and thought to divide his kingdom among/amid his five daughters.
The hotel was in a beautiful position amid/in the middle lemon groves.
amid
Someone phoned when I was among/in the middle of bathing the baby.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
The paper had fallen down ______ the desk and the wall.
among
between
in the middle
amid
Chọn B
This is my class photo - she’s the one ______.
amid
in the middle
between
among
Chọn B
It was also indicated that the grant will be divided ______ the six participating institutions.
among
into
in the middle
amid
Chọn A
Scientists have established a connection ______ cholesterol levels and heart disease.
in the middle of
among
amid
between
Chọn D
A senior leader cancelled a trip to Britain yesterday ______ growing signs of possible political crisis.
amid
between
into
among
Chọn A
He was studying the similarities and differences ______ humans and animals.
in the middle
amid
between
among
Chọn C
The prime minister was ______ the 300 people who attended the prince's funeral.
between
among
in the middle
amid
Chọn B
The cabins stand in their own picket-fenced patch of grass ______ beautiful countryside.
between
into
among
amid
Chọn D
A lot of students spend a year abroad in ______ school and university.
between
amid
in the middle
among
Chọn A
Children were changing classrooms ______ laughter and shouts.
into
among
between
amid
Chọn D
The noise woke us up ______ the night.
among
in the middle of
amid
between
Chọn B
What was wrong with the job? - "Well, the pay wasn’t good, ______ other things."
between
amid
in the middle of
among
Chọn D
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Like many men, he doesn’t seem to know what fear is - an enviable/envious trait!
Peter was obsessively jealous/envious, and his behaviour was driving his girlfriend away.
She had new white leather roller skates, and I couldn't help feeling a little enviable/envious.
Because she has maintained her beautiful skin and enviable/envious figure, Amy remains my father’s greatest treasure.
enviable
I can remember feeling madly jealous/envious when he was flirting with other women when we were still boyfriend and girlfriend.
A few of the curls around her face were dyed pink, which both surprised me and made me totally enviable/jealous.
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Dark green leaves are a good indication/implication of healthy roots.
I have a suggestion/hint. call the store and ask them about it.
"Look, I can’t tell you the answer.” - "Oh, come one, give me a hint/suggestion."
There is no implication/suggestion that he was involved in any wrongdoing.
suggestion
They left at the first hint/implication of trouble.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
The researchers say they can find no ______ that television has harmful physical effects on children.
indication
implication
hint
suggestion
Chọn A
The law bans organized protests and, by ______, any form of opposition.
sign
indication
implication
hint
Chọn C
Police said there was no ______ of foul play and that the death was the result of an accident.
suggestion
mention
recommendation
implication
Chọn A
Is that nod a(n) ______ of your agreement?
suggestion
indication
hint
implication
Chọn B
Peter ignored my ______ that he should try phoning her again.
indication
implication
suggestion
sign
Chọn C
The ______ is his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation.
implication
hint
indication
sign
Chọn A
They haven’t announced their wedding officially, but they have dropped several ______.
suggestions
indications
hints
signs
Chọn C
There is some ______ that the intruder was the same person who killed Sarah.
implication
suggestion
recommendation
mention
Chọn B
You have to be blunt with him. He can’t take a(n) ______.
indication
suggestion
implication
hint
Chọn D
Taking a career history along with you to the interview will be a clear ______ that you are well organized.
suggestion
implication
indication
hint
Chọn C
He agreed with my ______ that we should change the date.
indication
hint
implication
suggestion
Chọn D
In refusing to believe our story, he is saying by ______ that we are lying.
hint
sign
suggestion
implication
CHọn D
Her evaluation will give me a good ______ of where I stand in the class.
indication
suggestion
implication
hint
Chọn A
We shall have to turn back if there's the slightest ______ of fog.
suggestion
hint
indication
implication
Chọn B
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Several little boats walked/escorted the sailing ship into the harbour.
Children under 14 must be accompanied/conveyed by an adult.
Since then he has brought his own mode of transport and walked/conveyed anyone that was at a specified location at an appointed time.
The guide conducted/conveyed us around the ruins of the ancient city.
conducted
The disease is escorted/accompanied by sneezing and fever.
Since it was late, I offered to walk/conduct her home.
One of the highlights of his career was guarding/escorting the Queen and Prince Philip around the factory on a visit to York.
The groups were always accompanied/conveyed by an experienced mountain guide.
accompanied
Two tanks walked/convoyed the trucks across the border.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
How about a personally ______ tour of the house?
conveyed
walked
conducted
convoyed
Chọn C
The school rules state that no child shall be allowed out of the school during the day, unless ______ by an adult.
accompanied
convoyed
transported
conveyed
Chọn A
Security guards ______ the intruders from the building.
conducted
convoyed
conveyed
escorted
Chọn A
May I ______ you to your table, sir, or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?
convoy
conduct
transport
convey
Chọn B
His faithful old dog ______ him everywhere he went.
conducted
conveyed
transported
accompanied
Chọn D
The police ______ him to the airport and made sure that he left the country.
transported
conducted
escorted
walked
Chọn C
He ______ us through his personal gallery of the Civil War.
conducted
conveyed
accompanied
convoyed
Chọn A
The text was ______ by a series of stunning photographs.
convoyed
accompanied
escorted
conducted
Chọn B
He was ______ by armed guard to and from the plane at Barcelona airport
transported
conducted
conveyed
escorted
Chọn D
Tax cuts have been ______ by massive increases in public expenditure.
escorted
conveyed
accompanied
conducted
Chọn C
Police and FBI agents ______ the President to the White House.
convoyed
conducted
handled
attended
Chọn A
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
His arrival was seriously retarded/delayed by a late train.
We were detained/deferred in traffic and arrived at the theatre a little late.
The progression of the disease can be deferred/retarded by early surgery.
Don’t delay/slow - write in now for your chance of a free gift.
Bill slowed/postponed his pace to allow her to catch up with him.
slowed
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
The economy has ______ enough for some analysts to predict a recession.
deferred
detained
postponed
slowed
Chọn D
The train was unavoidably ______ after a small avalanche had blocked the line.
postponed
delayed
put off
retarded
Chọn B
(In a job interview) I won't ______ you for much longer, Miss Reid. There are just a few more questions that I need to ask you.
detain
defer
postpone
slow
Chọn A
The game has been ______ from Wednesday night to Friday night.
slowed
postponed
retarded
detained
Chọn B
Cold weather ______ the growth of many plants.
defers
postpones
retards
detains
Chọn C
They’re ______ marriage or, increasingly, not getting married at all.
slowing
retarding
delaying
detaining
Chọn C
Traffic ______ to a crawl during rush hours.
slows
detains
defers
postpones
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
A. slows (v): chậm lại
B. detains (v): giữ lại
C. defers (v): hoãn lại
D. postpones (v): hoãn lại
Ta có cách diễn đạt: slow to a crawl: chậm chạp như bò
Dịch: Giao thông chậm lại đáng kể vào giờ cao điểm.
Ah! I comprehend. Well, I need not ______ you any further.
slow
defer
retard
detain
Chọn D
Food additives perform many valuable functions like increasing flavour, adding extra minerals or other nutrients, and ______ spoilage.
detaining
deferring
retarding
postponing
Chọn C
They ______ having children, for the usual reason, to establish their careers.
delayed
detained
retarded
slowed
Chọn A
We'll have to ______ a decision until we have all the information.
retard
slow
postpone
detain
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
A. retard (v): làm chậm lại, kìm hãm
B. slow (v): chậm lại
C. postpone (v): hoãn
D. detain (v): giữ lại
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn C.
Dịch: Chúng tôi sẽ phải hoãn quyết định cho đến khi có đầy đủ thông tin.
The lack of a rail link ______ the town's development.
postponed
retarded
deferred
detained
Chọn B
She ______ the car and began driving up a narrow road.
defers
detains
slows
postpones
Chọn C
The problems have ______ the progress of the program.
detained
deferred
postponed
retarded
Chọn D
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
You can learn/study a great deal just from watching other players.
My brother learned/studied photography at the Royal College of Art.
I've learned/studied a lot about computers since I started work here.
In the third year, a number of areas are learned/studied in detail.
He learned/studied to ride when he was about three years old.
learned
She couldn't study/learn and focus on her reading with the children chasing around the house.
I learned/studied a lot from my father and I’m really grateful for that.
learned
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The political and economic disruption/turbulence of the Civil War years intensified their troubles.
The first day of the school holidays brought traffic chaos/upheaval to the roads (= when there are a lot of vehicles on the roads, and they cannot move).
After World War 1, increasing poverty of the masses led to political disruption/turbulence.
The loss of his high-paying job caused enormous domestic upheaval/chaos.
We aim to help you move house with minimum chaos/disruption to yourself.
disruption
Ever since our secretary walked out, the office has been in a state of utter chaos/upheaval.
There will be some disruption/chaos to traffic while the work is in progress.
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The cream and pink quilt was made to match/fit the decor.
Blue goes with/suits you. You should wear it more often.
The book is small enough to match/fit in your pocket.
The music doesn't go with/fit the mood of the film.
The doors were painted blue to match/suit the walls.
Match
The city lifestyle seems to suit/fit her - she looks great.
My mother thinks this jacket goes with/suits this skirt.
goes with
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
I'll be educating/teaching history and sociology next term.
He was educated/taught at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge.
I had to take an aptitude test before I began coaching/training as a nurse.
I've been invited to coach/train the under-eleven rugby team.
Our job is to teach/educate young people to think about the environment.
educate
My uncle is going to teach/educate me how to drive this summer.
I had to coach/train myself to be more assertive at work.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
If you're wondering how to ______ a dog with a specific behavior, one of the most effective methods is to give them treats, praise, or affection.
coach
educate
teach
train
Chọn D
That is a stage school where they ______ children in singing and dancing.
train
teach
coach
educate
Chọn C
His application form says he was ______ in Germany.
taught
educated
coached
trained
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
A. teach (v): dạy
B. educate (v): giáo dục, đào tạo
C. coach (v): hướng dẫn
D. train (v): rèn luyện
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn B.
Dịch: Trong đơn xin học của anh ta ghi rằng anh ta đã được đào tạo ở Đức.
He found it very hard to ______ English to advanced students.
teach
coach
train
educate
Chọn A
She used to ______ the basketball team before ______ English at the local school.
coach - educating
coach - teaching
train - teaching
train - educating
Chọn B
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Although big teams may not be the most efficient, many architects believe they yield the best consequence/result.
The pay cuts are likely to have serious repercussions/outcomes on productivity.
Climate change could have disastrous results/consequences for farmers.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
The indirect ______ of COVID-19 on the delivery of hospital surgical services are considerable.
repercussions
results
consequences
outcomes
Chọn A
We have worked very hard, and the ______ is amazing.
outcome
consequence
repercussion
result
Chọn D
I told the hairdresser to do what she wanted to my hair, and look at the ______!
repercussions
outcomes
consequences
results
Chọn C
It would be foolhardy to try and predict the ______ of the talks at this stage.
consequence
outcome
repercussion
result
Chọn B
His broken leg is the direct ______ of his own carelessness.
result
repercussion
consequence
outcome
Chọn A
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Now that I have my dream job, for the first time in my life I feel really fulfilled/discontented.
A good travel agent knows that a fulfilled/satisfied customer will always come back.
I think if I could write a song that I knew was good, not necessary a big hit, I would feel dissatisfied/fulfilled.
We’re so pleased/content that you're able to come to the wedding.
pleased
Moby was quite fulfilled/content with a low-key musical career until the world fell in love with an album he put together in his bedroom.
Many of the listeners surveyed said that they were not satisfied/fulfilled with the station’s programs.
pleased
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
He had no doubts about his team's ability/likelihood to reach the World Cup finals.
There is every capacity/prospect of an economic recovery next year.
Taking regular exercises reduces the likelihood/ability of a heart attack.
These questions are too difficult. They're beyond the capacity/possibility of most the students in this class.
The rain will make the capacity/probability of a postponement even greater.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
There is every ______ that more jobs will be lost later this year.
likelihood
capacity
improbability
ability
Chọn A
The system has the ______ to run more than one program at the same time.
probability
likelihood
ability
possibility
Chọn C
Is there any ______ of the weather improving?
impossibility
capacity
ability
prospect
Chọn D
It seems to be beyond his ______ to follow simple instructions.
likelihood
capacity
possibility
prospect
Chọn B
It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the ______.
likelihood
capacity
possibility
prospect
Chọn C
His ______ for learning languages astonished me.
capacity
ability
likelihood
possibility
Chọn A
If she left early each morning and came home late at night, there was very little ______ of her meeting Leo.
likelihood
capacity
impossibility
ability
Chọn A
This is a one-year appointment, with the ______ of renewal for an additional year.
capacity
ability
possibility
unlikelihood
Chọn C
Do you think it’s within his ______ to do the job without making a mess of it?
prospect
possibility
capacity
likelihood
Chọn C
They must face the ______ that the newspaper might go bankrupt.
impossibility
likelihood
ability
capacity
Chọn B
He suffered a stroke in 2008, which left him unable to speak, but his mental ______ wasn’t affected.
likelihood
capacity
prospect
possibility
Chọn B
Major developments are in ______ for the company.
prospect
ability
impossibility
capacity
Chọn A
I’m excited about the ______ of going to the Olympics.
impossibility
capacity
ability
possibility
Chọn D
He has the ______ to bring out the best in others.
likelihood
ability
possibility
prospect
Chọn B
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The European Union is made up of 27 nations with distinct/distinguished cultural, linguistic, and economic roots.
There was nothing distinctive/distinct about the envelope in which the letter came. It was just a normal envelope.
She was a distinct/distinguished scholar who had graduated from Columbia, Oxford, and Cambridge.
The cheese is easily distinct/distinguishable by its colour.
distinguishable
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
The patterns of spoken language are ______ from those of writing.
distinctive
recognizable
distinct
distinguished
Chọn C
Black widow spiders have a ______ red hourglass marking on their stomach, which makes them look different from the other types.
definite
distinctive
distinguished
distinct
Chọn B
Recommendations for exemptions are made only for experienced and ______ teachers of law who have established links with the profession.
distinguished
distinctive
distinguishable
distinct
Chọn A
They live in their own tribes and have their own ways of fighting which make them easily ______.
distinct
distinguished
distinguishable
distinctive
Chọn C
The most ______ feature of the building is its enormous dome-shaped roof.
distinct
distinctive
distinguished
delicate
Chọn B
There are three quite ______ types of lavender: Common Lavender, Fringed Lavender, and Spike Lavender.
distinguishable
distinguished
distinctive
distinct
Chọn D
Perez dedicated his professional life to journalism in a ______ career that took him from Newsday to The Washington Post to CNN.
distinguished
distinguishable
distinct
distinctive
Chọn A
There are different types of arthritis that occur in children that are ______ from adult types.
distinct
distinguishable
distinguished
distinctive
Chọn A
Juniper berries give gin its ______ flavour.
distinctive
distinguished
distinguishable
distinct
Chọn A
The phrase has three ______ meanings.
distinguishable
distinctive
distinct
distinguished
Chọn C
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The defending lawyer asked that the charge against his customer/client be dismissed.
The ceremony will take place before 10,000 invited VIP passengers/guests.
Two other passengers/guests in the car suffered serious injuries.
clients
They only use the dining room when they have clients/guests.
There are a large number of potential customers/guests for the new product.
Đáp án: customers
Giải thích:
customer (n): khách hàng, người mua hàng, người sử dụng sản phẩm
guest (n): khách mời, khách đến thăm
Dựa vào ngữ cảnh "sản phẩm mới", chọn customers.
Dịch: Có một số lượng lớn khách hàng tiềm năng cho sản phẩm mới.
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
The shop is giving away a sample pack to every ______.
guest
passenger
customer
client
Chọn C
Surgery opening will be extended to 8 pm for ______ by appointment.
clients
customers
passengers
guests
Chọn A
We would like to remind all our ______ to leave their keys at reception before they depart.
customers
guests
clients
passengers
Chọn B
All ______ for flight LH103 please proceed to gate 16.
clients
guests
customers
passengers
Chọn D
Our special ______ on the program tonight is Robert de Niro.
customer
guest
passenger
client
Chọn B
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
The urgency of his voice galvanized/inspired them into action.
Her infectious enthusiasm and personal encouragement galvanized/stimulated many younger scientists to work in the field.
When I actually visited the university, it galvanized/inspired me and made me want to go there to do my master's degree.
I hesitated because I wasn't sure I’d be able to follow the steps, but Dad nodded and encouraged/inspired me to try.
The prospect of his mother coming to stay encouraged/galvanized him into action and he started cleaning the house.
galvanized
The profit-sharing plan is designed to inspire/motivate the staff to work hard.
She is a young woman who inspires/galvanizes trust in everyone she meets.
inspires
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Rachel is great at sports, but what makes her different from the other girls is that she is modest and humble/lowly.
"I'm not a hero. I was just doing my job," he said in his characteristically lowly/modest way.
He has won public affection for his lowly/unassuming style.
He is a quiet, unassuming lad and so modest/lowly about his many talents.
modest
In chess, it is possible for the lowly/modest pawn to become the most powerful piece on the board.
My feet were freezing in the sandals that in my modest/humble opinion no one should have to wear in northern Illinois in the middle of December.
humble
Circle the word which best fits the sentence.
Pregnancy testing is done early and regularly to pull out barren/arid cows.
A doctor suggested they move to the drier/more infertile climate of Arizona.
The birds inhabit tropical forests, savannah, and abandoned/arid semi-desert conditions.
Poor farmers have little choice but to try to grow food in this infertile/deserted soil.
Thousands of years ago, the surface was stimulating/barren desert.
barren
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