200 CÂU HỎI
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
I am very ambitious. Nothing means more to me than winning.
A. hopeless
B. determined
C. unenthusiastic
D. impressive
David is a mischievous boy who is always annoying and playing tricks on his parents.
A. obedient
B. generous
C. respectable
D. naughty
The only way to improve is through hard work and dogged perseverance.
A. idleness
B. achievement
C. persistence
D. reputation
She's wavering between buying a house in the city or moving away.
A. hesitating
B. persisting
C. encouraging
D. enduring
The players like the coach because he’s down-to-earth and honest with them.
A. practical
B. insensible
C. unrealistic
D. ordinary
I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.
A. overtaken
B. overcome
C. overdone
D. overpaid
From the garden there was a marvellous view over open countryside which took my breath away.
A. ordinary
B. chaotic
C. wonderful
D. informal
There was no food in the refrigerator, so I had to visit the grocery store to replenish our supplies.
A. install
B. renovate
C. purify
D. refill
The company cannot preserve its dominant position in the market.
A. inferior
B. superior
C. unimportant
D. trivial
Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult.
A. disappearance
B. popularity
C. occurrence
D. departure
The Pope's speech will be broadcast on all channels at 6.00 this evening.
A. turned on
B. kept up
C. gone off
D. sent out
John can speak five foreign languages fluently because he has an aptitude for learning languages.
A. interest
B. talent
C. difficulty
D. sorrow
With the advent of mobile technology, people have come to expect a response immediately.
A. gradually
B. slowly
C. instantly
D. hurriedly
He's more vulnerable to infection because of his injuries.
A. susceptible
B. secure
C. protected
D. robust
Some animals have a remarkable ability to adapt to changing environments.
A. rescue
B. adjust
C. threaten
D. expire
Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system.
A. perfection
B. precision
C. advantage
D. breakdown
The Internet and all sorts of high-tech gadgets are changing the way children learn.
A. cutting-edge
B. out-of-date
C. old-fashioned
D. far-fetched
He has succeeded in resurrecting his career in television.
A. restoring
B. renovating
C. reviving
D. reminding
Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War.
A. brought back
B. wiped out
C. gone off
D. pulled away
The child was unable to offer an articulate description of what she had witnessed.
A. vague
B. ambiguous
C. obvious
D. unintelligible
Our kitchen counters are always cluttered. How can I keep them looking neater?
A. shipshape
B. untidy
C. ordered
D. intact
Despite being a big star, she's very approachable and hospitable.
A. unfriendly
B. impolite
C. selfish
D. amiable
Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the end of the week.
A. selected
B. rejected
C. denied
D. blamed
If you tailor your CV to suit the job requirements, you can increase your chances of getting an interview.
A. refuse
B. subscribe
C. modify
D. maintain
Our journey to the Yukon was a very rewarding experience and helped us relax after a hard-working week.
A. worthless
B. worthwhile
C. reliable
D. terrible
The council has spent an enormous amount of money on this project.
A. immense
B. trivial
C. minor
D. moderate
The team was unable to secure a victory because they lacked an excellent goalkeeper.
A. fail
B. achieve
C. surrender
D. managed
This chapter is so difficult to digest. I'll have to read it again later.
A. confuse
B. ignore
C. succeed
D. understand
Don’t think your hard work has gone unnoticed because it will benefit you later on.
A. disregarded
B. valued
C. discouraged
D. appreciated
They snatched a dramatic 7-7 tie with Wales in the final match.
A. equality
B. failure
C. draw
D. injustice
It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.
A. scarce
B. sufficient
C. unacceptable
D. incapable
Chimps are able to manipulate objects with a high degree of precision.
A. drawback
B. defect
C. mistake
D. accuracy
The new system offers a much greater degree of flexibility in the way work is organized.
A. adaptability
B. responsibility
C. abnormality
D. rigidity
We were delighted by the wonderful hospitality of the local people.
A. aggression
B. friendliness
C. timidity
D. anxiety
His favorite childhood pursuits were sailing, swimming, and cycling.
A. hobbies
B. objections
C. hostilities
D. memories
As a lifelong learner, you can also choose what and how to study. This type of learning is self-directed.
A. reluctant to learn new things
B. able to make your own decisions
C. eager to motivate others
D. anxious about the future
They use chemical treatments to accelerate the growth of crops.
A. slow down
B. keep on
C. get over
D. speed up
Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offenses.
A. admitting
B. forcing
C. adapting
D. removing
From the viewpoint of teachers, there has been a great increase in work.
A. opinion
B. compassion
C. objection
D. value
We met a young businesswoman, elegant in a black suit.
A. delicate
B. casual
C. stylish
D. scruffy
Single parents have to be self-reliant, which means that they are capable of doing or deciding things by themselves, rather than depending on other people for help.
A. well-informed
B. autonomous
C. decisive
D. reliable
Effective action is needed to eradicate terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption.
A. keep out
B. go on
C. turn down
D. wipe out
They use creative ways to market their services to customers.
A. athletic
B. critical
C. imaginative
D. uninspired
There's no point buying him expensive wines because he doesn't appreciate them.
A. criticize
B. value
C. disrespect
D. refuse
She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.
A. take after
B. grow up
C. look after
D. turn up
It's difficult to persuade him to believe us because he's a narrow-minded person who isn't willing to accept new ideas.
A. dedicated
B. fortunate
C. helpful
D. intolerant
The new design of this equipment is lightweight, portable, and easy to store.
A. heavy
B. generous
C. convenient
D. bulky
Governments have been slow to address the problem of global warming.
A. solve
B. sue
C. force
D. affect
She's extremely well qualified for the job because she has many good qualities.
A. abundant
B. eligible
C. remarkable
D. incapable
The closure of the factory is a tragedy for the whole community.
A. comedy
B. advantage
C. hardship
D. fortune
Many people in stressful jobs find it difficult to switch off when they come home.
A. pay attention to their jobs
B. stop thinking about their jobs
C. worry too much about their jobs
D. feel pleased with their jobs
He never uses that bike anymore, but he's very reluctant to dispose of it.
A. get rid of
B. get away with
C. get by
D. get on
They called for the immediate release of the hostages.
A. declined
B. admitted
C. appealed
D. declared
She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.
A. approved
B. discovered
C. concealed
D. involved
She couldn't bake a cake because she had run out of sugar.
A. sustained
B. replenished
C. collected
D. exhausted
On the way back, we dropped in on my parents.
A. visited
B. attended
C. presented
D. escaped
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer because it makes me feel dizzy.
A. encourage
B. prohibit
C. tolerate
D. satisfy
She's going to have to face up to the fact that he's not going to marry her.
A. deny
B. disagree
C. insist
D. accept
You can use a calculator to work out the solution.
A. reveal
B. express
C. discover
D. expose
David wishes to set off for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut.
A. begin a journey
B. have a picnic
C. go on a voyage
D. take a cruise
He tried to tidy up because he didn't want the maid to see the disarray.
A. purify
B. disorganize
C. litter
D. neaten
The internet has opened up new opportunities for cost-effective brand building.
A. created
B. subtracted
C. prevented
D. protested
Many of those old buildings will soon be pulled down to make way for the new school.
A. renewed
B. destroyed
C. constructed
D. upgraded
I wrote a letter of complaint, and the airline has promised to look into the matter.
A. investigate
B. neglect
C. overlook
D. respond
Her singing career took off after her TV appearance and she struck it rich easily.
A. became successful
B. seemed hopeless
C. was unfortunate
D. looked serious
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty.
A. surrendered
B. resorted
C. overcome
D. estimated
In the winter we should take vitamin C to ward off colds.
A. prevent
B. contract
C. increase
D. achieve
The job turned out to be harder than we thought.
A. arrived
B. proved
C. required
D. changed
He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation.
A. blame
B. deceive
C. advise
D. trust
He has been turned down for ten jobs so far, which made him feel depressed.
A. accepted
B. rejected
C. recruited
D. employed
I got bored with the job once the novelty wore off.
A. appeared
B. developed
C. disappeared
D. emerged
She gave him a bottle of wine to make up for missing his birthday.
A. compensate for
B. congratulate on
C. accuse of
D. blame for
I can’t make out what he is saying because he always beats about the bush.
A. accept
B. concentrate
C. imitate
D. understand
The film was so intriguing that the audience was all glued to the screen until the end.
A. paid attention to
B. lost interest in
C. got fed up with
D. put up with
David has a cozy birthday party at home last Friday in the company of his close friends.
A. apart from
B. together with
C. except for
D. near to
Christmas is around the corner and I still haven't bought any presents.
A. distant
B. approaching
C. remote
D. previous
Laura feels like her boss is taking her for granted. She works harder than anyone else but her salary is still below average.
A. overpaying her
B. underestimating her value
C. proving her worth
D. depending on her ability
The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time.
A. cope with
B. look forward to
C. turn down
D. bring in
He wanted to follow in his mother's footsteps and be a ballroom dancer.
A. get on well with his mother
B. keep up with his mother
C. lose touch with his mother
D. do the same job as his mother
I think you should ask Linda for advice because she always lends a sympathetic ear if you have problems.
A. feels anxious
B. listens attentively
C. ignores entirely
D. lends a lot of money
We will be back on air on Channel 4 at 7 am tomorrow.
A. disappearing
B. publishing
C. advertising
D. broadcasting
Laura passed the exam with flying colors, which made her really delighted.
A. badly
B. successfully
C. disappointingly
D. poorly
The showroom was in ruins after the flood, which cost a huge amount of money to renovate.
A. upgraded
B. remained
C. damaged
D. intact
It's not easy to make ends meet with a big family, so everyone has to tighten their belt.
A. get on
B. get over
C. get up
D. get by
I don't know about you but I'm in need of a drink because I'm really thirsty.
A. wanting
B. requiring
C. ordering
D. requesting
The governor's speech will set the tone for the whole conference with some good financial news.
A. establish the mood
B. change the subject
C. discuss the problem
D. break the record
Mr. Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf.
A. in the absence of him
B. in advance of him
C. as the representative of him
D. as the substitution for him
I can’t make up my mind whether to go or not because I have a lot of assignments.
A. waver
B. hesitate
C. decide
D. determine
The plant closed in November 2010, leaving 400 people out of work.
A. unemployed
B. recruited
C. hired
D. interviewed
The company can't expect me to move my home and family at the drop of a hat.
A. gradually
B. slowly
C. originally
D. immediately
A chill runs down my spineevery time I walk by that creepy old house.
A. I feel excited
B. I feel frightened
C. I feel comfortable
D. I feel delighted
Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.
A. a feature
B. a talent
C. a privilege
D. a role
She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.
A. sure
B. uncertain
C. confident
D. undoubted
Frank and I will never get along. We're chalk and cheese.
A. different
B. similar
C. equal
D. same
One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving without a specific reason.
A. unsurprisingly
B. unexpectedly
C. hopefully
D. fortunately
She's been in the same job for donkey's years and she really wants to try something different.
A. for a short time
B. in the nick of time
C. for a long time
D. in the meantime
The investment has been a chapter of accidents from start to finish and we’re in big debt now.
A. a series of unpleasant events
B. a series of expected events
C. a series of normal events
D. a series of important events
I had butterflies in my stomach as I went to get my exam results.
A. felt confident
B. felt happy
C. felt excited
D. felt anxious
I can't give chapter and verse, but that's the rough outline of our legal position.
A. layouts
B. drafts
C. details
D. plans
It is a very hard assignment, and I had to burn the midnight oil to get it completed on time.
A. study late at night
B. give up halfway
C. become lazy at night
D. burn off calories
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We need to recognize that we live in a culturally diverse society.
A. different
B. various
C. similar
D. major
The University has a well-established tradition of welcoming postgraduate students from overseas.
A. prestigious
B. famous
C. secure
D. temporary
Refusing to eat what was offered would be impolite.
A. rude
B. courteous
C. disrespectful
D. sensitive
I went through about four years of being addicted to computer games.
A. absorbed
B. engrossed
C. indifferent
D. attached
School uniform is no longer compulsory in many British schools, so students can wear clothes that they like.
A. mandatory
B. required
C. imperative
D. optional
This amount of exercise is equivalent to walking about three miles.
A. unequal
B. similar
C. comparable
D. parallel
The competition is held with the aim of demonstrating solidarity with fellow students.
A. teamwork
B. harmony
C. disagreement
D. alliance
It is important to maintain the culture of your country because it reflects your national identity.
A. preserve
B. continue
C. protect
D. abandon
There's a tremendous amount of information that is available on the internet, so you can take advantage of it for the report.
A. terrific
B. remarkable
C. limited
D. worldwide
The lower primary pupils are well integrated into the life of the school.
A. combined
B. assimilated
C. blended
D. segregated
These orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat loss.
A. dangerous
B. protected
C. threatened
D. extinct
The speed of her recovery seemed almost incredible because she had been in a critical condition.
A. wonderful
B. astonishing
C. believable
D. strange
Her request won an unexpectedly large amount of support.
A. suddenly
B. accidentally
C. surprisingly
D. predictably
Doctors are pessimistic about his chances of making a full recovery because he's in bad condition.
A. optimistic
B. hopeless
C. gloomy
D. upset
Once we have all the relevant information, we can make a decision.
A. proper
B. inappropriate
C. related
D. significant
Learning a new computer program can be a tedious process because it's repetitive.
A. boring
B. dreary
C. interesting
D. monotonous
Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.
A. defect
B. advantage
C. weakness
D. drawback
It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.
A. absorbing
B. compelling
C. glamorous
D. tedious
Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport.
A. separated
B. reconciled
C. rejoined
D. involved
Smoking in restaurants is now prohibited by law.
A. banned
B. forbidden
C. permitted
D. restricted
The home team had the support of the overwhelming majority of the spectators.
A. dominant
B. superior
C. inferior
D. overpowering
The use of computers has greatly facilitated the firm's ability to keep accurate records.
A. supported
B. deterred
C. enhanced
D. promoted
The outdoor center organizes lots of energetic activities for the kids, like cycling and canoeing.
A. dynamic
B. strenuous
C. powerful
D. lethargic
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit.
A. lawful
B. illicit
C. legitimate
D. valid
Our country has enjoyed a long period of peace and stability.
A. balance
B. security
C. variability
D. constancy
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help.
A. dishonest
B. selfish
C. modest
D. generous
I'd like to thank everyone for helping to make this day memorable for us.
A. meaningful
B. terrifying
C. respectful
D. forgettable
During the emergency, many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.
A. were willing
B. were forced
C. were prepared
D. were available
The law bans discrimination against anyone with a mental or physical impairment.
A. degradation
B. disability
C. wreckage
D. fitness
He urged better coordination between NATO and the United Nations.
A. collaboration
B. cooperation
C. agreement
D. separation
She was gazing at him with a soft, contented smile on her face.
A. pleased
B. cheerful
C. upset
D. satisfied
New developments in research could prove directly applicable to the treatment of some cancers.
A. irrelevant
B. practical
C. useful
D. efficient
Man is still far more intelligent than the cleverest robot.
A. intelligible
B. studious
C. clever
D. stupid
I had obtained authentic details about the birth of the organization.
A. genuine
B. accurate
C. realistic
D. counterfeit
The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building that attracts millions of visitors every year.
A. splendid
B. gorgeous
C. ordinary
D. impressive
I'll send you a map of how to get here. It's a bit too complicated to describe.
A. sophisticated
B. straightforward
C. complex
D. advanced
We should replace fossil fuels with renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar power.
A. sustainable
B. stable
C. energetic
D. depleted
The positive change of management has boosted morale throughout the company.
A. worsened
B. improved
C. increased
D. endowed
It would be risky to invest all your money in the project.
A. secure
B. threatening
C. disastrous
D. dangerous
Favorablemarket conditions helped him to make a big profit.
A. Beneficial
B. Adverse
C. Advantageous
D. Convenient
John and Lien are two of a kind - both perfectionists!
A. differ from each other
B. lead healthy lifestyles
C. overcome cultural differences
D. share common values
My parents wanted me to go to a more prestigious university.
A. distinguished
B. respected
C. unknown
D. prominent
Doing puzzles and crosswords regularly keeps your mind alert and active.
A. mindful
B. unconscious
C. cautious
D. thoughtful
Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.
A. polluted
B. damaged
C. degraded
D. purified
What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.
A. constant
B. continuous
C. temporary
D. permanent
Normally he was a stickler for punctuality but today he was late.
A. not being on time
B. having responsibility
C. not being responsible
D. taking a rest
He gave a very vivid and often shocking description of his time in prison.
A. obvious
B. bright
C. detailed
D. vague
The teacher said that he found it difficult to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.
A. deal with
B. attend
C. approve of
D. neglect
Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.
A. released
B. retained
C. emitted
D. dismissed
I still find it terrifying to find myself surrounded by large numbers of horses.
A. frightening
B. scary
C. appalling
D. pleasant
The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking to improve his health.
A. reduce
B. contain
C. increase
D. maintain
It's important that you get on with your colleagues.
A. harmonize
B. argue
C. approach
D. accord
She thinks they look down on her because she doesn't have a job.
A. despise
B. underestimate
C. respect
D. detest
I don't know why you insist on talking about the failure although it’s over.
A. persist in
B. keep on
C. go over
D. give up
Fighting broke out in the stands five minutes before the end of the match.
A. finished
B. exploded
C. emerged
D. commenced
I went off the idea of buying a sports car after I found out how much it would cost.
A. finished thinking
B. stopped liking
C. felt bored with
D. became interested in
They decided to break up just a few years later because of ongoing arguments.
A. be in relationship
B. come into conflict
C. be on bad terms
D. get into trouble
The police are determined to find out who killed Louise.
A. obtain
B. discover
C. ignore
D. reveal
He dropped out of school when he was 16 to help share the financial burden.
A. abandoned
B. deserted
C. withdrawn
D. remained
The prime minister reiterated that he would stand up for British interests abroad.
A. defend
B. support
C. advocate
D. oppose
They said the operation had been successful and they expected his wife to pull through.
A. recover
B. heal
C. deteriorate
D. rejuvenate
The mother told the boys off for making so much noise.
A. scolded the boys
B. rebuked the boys
C. criticized the boys
D. appraised the boys
My daughter is falling behind with her school work after being absent for two weeks.
A. keeping level
B. failing to keep up with
C. making less progress
D. making no difference
The telephone system has broken down, so I couldn't contact you.
A. stopped working
B. functioned well
C. had trouble
D. caused a malfunction
After a heated debate, the employers gave in to the union's demands.
A. agreed
B. surrendered
C. disapproved
D. accepted
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work.
A. notice
B. discern
C. detect
D. overlook
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.
A. boast
B. trumpet
C. display modesty
D. show arrogance
It might help you to understand Julia if you think back to when you were her age.
A. forget
B. remember
C. remind
D. reminisce
It seemed like a good idea so we just fell in with it.
A. agreed with
B. disagreed with
C. approved of
D. disapproved of
It took firefighters three hours to put out the blaze.
A. remove
B. diminish
C. ignite
D. extinguish
When I get my first paycheck I’m going to indulge in a shopping spree.
A. involve in
B. focus on
C. abstain from
D. crave for
They never put down other companies in their commercials, which is really fair.
A. underestimate
B. insult
C. offend
D. compliment
I hope the children don't take after their grandfather, especially their narrow-minded opinions.
A. relate
B. resemble
C. contrast
D. follow
Brown felt sick and dizzy and then passed out.
A. became conscious
B. fainted
C. became unaware
D. collapsed
They moved away five years ago, but we still keep in touch.
A. be out of contact
B. be in contact
C. be on good terms
D. be on bad terms
She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.
A. stayed calm
B. got angry
C. became furious
D. went crazy
If the food doesn't come soon, I'm going to make a fuss.
A. complain
B. overlook
C. exaggerate
D. oppose
He has let the cat out of the bag about the government’s true intentions.Chọn
A. revealed
B. discovered
C. disclosed
D. concealed
She's gone back on her word and decided not to give me the job after all.
A. kept her promise
B. failed to keep her promise
C. revealed her secret
D. kept her secret
We had grown fond of the house and didn't want to leave.
A. keened on
B. felt like
C. fancied
D. detested
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question because of the seriousness of the pandemic.
A. unlikely
B. impossible
C. probable
D. popular
This money will come in handy when we go on vacation.
A. be useless
B. be helpful
C. be convenient
D. be available
I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of confidence.
A. described exactly
B. said the wrong things
C. provided reliable information
D. discussed effectively
Your first drink is on the house and if you want to have another, you will pay a small amount of money.
A. expensive
B. available
C. free
D. unpaid
Dad will hit the roof when he finds out I dented the car.
A. be furious
B. be angry
C. be insane
D. be calm
Their house is always spic and span because the housekeeper always cleans it.
A. neat
B. untidy
C. orderly
D. uncluttered
My sister lives in Alaska, so I only see her once in a blue moon.
A. rarely
B. hardly
C. regularly
D. barely
All the police's efforts to find him were in vain because of the dense forest.
A. unluckily
B. successfully
C. helplessly
D. unfavorably
Fresh evidence has recently come to light that suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder.
A. become known
B. been obvious
C. been revealed
D. become ambiguous
My sisters don't see eye to eye with me about the arrangements.
A. concur
B. clash
C. agree
D. ally
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient.
A. simultaneously
B. suddenly
C. gradually
D. immediately
You are at liberty to make an official complaint if you wish.
A. having no freedom
B. having no restriction
C. getting approval
D. getting satisfaction
When I suggested he was mistaken he got rather hot under the collar.
A. got emotional
B. became furious
C. felt anxious
D. remained calm
Until now, the mayor has turned a blind eye to the city's homelessness problem.
A. taken no notice of
B. had no feeling for
C. showed respect for
D. paid attention to
I took most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to pick up.
A. familiar objects
B. personal belongings
C. valuable items
D. trivial things
Despite sharing viewpoints on many issues, Linda and her husband are at odds when it comes to money.
A. under pressure
B. in conflict
C. in agreement
D. on purpose
Sooner or later, I'm going to have to face the music because of my lies and deceit.
A. be criticized
B. be blamed
C. be praised
D. be scolded
We need a cut-and-dried decision by the end of the week.
A. unchanged
B. fixed
C. decisive
D. changeable
We've asked the neighbors to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away.
A. be alert
B. be watchful
C. be inattentive
D. be cautious
It's a mistake to sell your audience short - they're more intelligent than you think they are.
A. underestimate your audience
B. value your audience too much
C. belittle your audience
D. look down on your audience