50 CÂU HỎI
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE inmeaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge one‟s level in society by the kind of language used.
A. connected with
B. not allowed by
C. separated from
D. dissimilar to
There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. epidemic
B. drought
C. famine
D. flood
At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
A. provided evidence for
B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from
D. gave no proof of
In remote communities, it‟s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. refill
C. repeat
D. empty
Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian‟s land.
A. hostility
B. amity
C. hatred
D. fright
Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find
B. difficult to access
C. unlikely to happen
D. impossible to reach
A good auditorium will ensure that the sound is able to be heard.
A. illegitimate
B. inedible
C. inaudible
D. illegible
In spite of his being tortured, the captured soldier did not reveal the location of the camp.
A. divert
B. conceal
C. digress
D. divulge
We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.
A. spend
B. manage
C. use up
D. marry
This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. superficial
B. indifferent
C. casual
D. inadequate
James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting things that he saw, but he found another way to express himself.
A. speak with voice
B. keep silent
C. write his thoughts
D. communicate
The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bomb.
A. differently
B. hesitantly
C. certainly
D. temporally
If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately.
A. coincidentally
B. deliberately
C. instinctively
D. accidentally
Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. unwilling to make a decision
B. able to make a choice
C. eager to make a plan
D. unready to make up her mind
Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any colour change.
A. subsequent to
B. previous to
C. at the time of
D. proceeding
With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
A. oblivious
B. controversial
C. ubiquitous
D. unknown
Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn‟t eat any chocolate.
A. denying
B. supporting
C. advising
D. impugning
The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
A. privately
B. safely
C. publicly
D. dangerously
We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
A. dutiful
B. responsible
C. accountable
D. irresponsible
The caffeine in coffee invigorates a coffee drinker.
A. galvanizes
B. extrudes
C. fatigues
D. activates
Organized research may discourage novel approaches and inhibit creativity, so seminal discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic tradition.
A. common
B. coherent
C. varied
D. unbiased
In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical calendar created, the advent of Sirius in the morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile.
A. functional
B. inefficient
C. accurate
D. standard
The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
A. enormous
B. terrific
C. strange
D. awful
A pessimistic person always sees things on the dark sides.
A. difficult
B. intelligent
C. comfortable
D. sanguine
I'd like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. put some money into
B. give some money out
C. leave some money aside
D. withdraw some money from
His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot of prizes.
A. difficulty
B. barrier
C. advantage
D. disadvantage
Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
A. express disapproval of
B. voice opinions on
C. find favor with
D. resolve a conflict over
They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious
B. warmhearted
C. callous
D. cold blooded
We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. a physical society
B. an inactive society
C. a working society
D. an active society
After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent
B. innovative
C. guilty
D. naive
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. excess
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back
B. holding at
C. holding by
D. holding to
This puzzle is a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. very difficult
B. easy enough
C. rather boring
D. quite understandable
The boy dose not resemble his brother in any way.
A. take up
B. look up
C. look after
D. take after
When he heard the news, Simon got on the next train to London.
A. got of
B. got in
C. got away
D. got off
I am at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games all day.
A. try to understand
B. lose the game
C. feel like a stranger
D. know a lot
For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
A. complicated
B. dangerous
C. safe
D. peculiar
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. miserable
D. calm
I‟m sorry I can‟t come out this weekend – I‟m up to my ears in work.
A. very scared
B. very bored
C. very idle
D. very busy
- “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.”
- “Have you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
A. very proud
B. exhausted
C. extremely dissapointed
D. extremely pleased
Biologists have introducted a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.
A. tare and specious
B. small but invaluable
C. weak and easily hurt
D. strong and not easily hurt
The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago..
A. monetary
B. greedy
C. spiritual
D. object-oriented
This shouldn‟t be too taxing for you.
A. comfortable
B. demanding
C. easy
D. relaxing
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate
B. separate
C. cooperate
D. assemble
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
A. fierce
B. stable
C. fleeting
D. loose
Constant correction of speaking „errors‟ by a teacher is often counter-productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.
A. desolate
B. fruitless
C. barren
D. effective
Sorry, I can‟t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about
B. busy with
C. interested in
D. free from
She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone.
A. later
B. provided
C. unloaded
D. lift
He takes his dates to intimate restaurants where there is candlelight.
A. quiet
B. noisy
C. dark
D. large and brightly lit