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BỘ ĐỀ TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA - TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 1: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust. . A. polluted B. occupied B. C. filled D. concentrated Question 2: I was not aware of what was happening after I tripped and knocked my head against the table. A. careful B. responsive C. conscious D. cautious Question 3: The company empowered her to declare their support for the new event. As a matter of fact, she now has more power to do what she wants than ever before. A. forbade B. helped C. authorized D. ordered Question 4: There was no one to take over the army when the general died in a battle. A. fight B. defend C. protect D. control Question 5: Chicken pox results in an eruption on the skin and sometimes it leaves permanent marks. A. rash B. hole C. erosion D. division Question 6: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers. A. viewing B. regard C. opinion D. look Question 7: We'd better hurry up if we want to get there in time. A. lie down B. slow down C. speed up D. turn down Question 8: Don’t forget to drop me a line when you’re away A. telephone me B. call me C. write to me D. send me a telegram Question 9: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency Question 10: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment. A. attraction B. consideration C. ease D. speculation Question 11: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and frinking spring water. A. revived B. surprised C. connived D. survived Question 12: At every faculty meeting, Ms.Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth. A. trip over her big feet B. say the wrong thing C. move rapidly D. fall asleep. Question 13: A television ad shows a busy baker with a new computer that the advertiser claims will help him “make dough”. A. a baking mixture B. more customers C. money D. bread Question 14: He didn’t bat a eye when he realized he failed the exam again. A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care Question 15: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A. very rapidly B. from time to time C. again and again D. time after time. EXERCISE 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 1. Just drop me a line in order to know when you are coming. A. give me a ring B. write to me C. call me D. drop in me 2. Do you think that Mr. John is on the level. A. honest B. talented C. intelligent D. dishonest 3. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good. A. remains for good B. is in good condition C. stands in life D. remains in effect 4. The newspaper reporters bear out what the Minister told yesterday. A. define B. confirm C. support D. conplain 5. The twins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart. A. distinguish between them B. point out with them C. spoil them D. pick them out 6. With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long periods and even flies backward. A. With regard to B. With fondness for C. In appreciation of D. In favour of 7. The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mrtality rate among humans who have been bitten is hight. A. contagious B. impure C. powerful D. abundant 8. In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star. A. signifies B. predicts C. contrasts D. examines 9. Early twentieth-century journalist H.L Mencken cheerfully mocked all that conventional people in the US held dear. A. observed B. describe C. accepted D. ridiculed 10. TV commercials that sell household products have often been accused of reinforcing stereotypes of societal roles. A. strengthening B. modifying C. exposing D. contrasting Key! 1. Just drop me a line in order to know when you are coming. A. give me a ring B. write to me C. call me D. drop in me 2. Do you think that Mr. John is on the level. A. honest B. talented C. intelligent D. dishonest 3. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good. A. remains for good B. is in good condition C. stands in life D. remains in effect 4. The newspaper reporters bear out what the Minister told yesterday. A. define B. confirm C. support D. conplain 5. The twins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart. A. distinguish between them B. point out with them C. spoil them D. pick them out 6. With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long periods and even flies backward. A. With regard to B. With fondness for C. In appreciation of D. In favour of 7. The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is hight. A. contagious B. impure C. powerful D. abundant 8. In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star. A. signifies B. predicts C. contrasts D. examines 9. Early twentieth-century journalist H.L Mencken cheerfully mocked all that conventional people in the US held dear. A. observed B. describe C. accepted D. ridiculed 10. TV commercials that sell household products have often been accused of reinforcing stereotypes of societal roles. A. strengthening B. modifying C. exposing D. Contrasting EXERCISE 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 1. As a child I used to suck fingers but then I gave it up. A. forgot B. outlooked C. outgrew D. passed 2. It stands to reason that if you don’t perserve with your work you can’t be successful. A. It’s necessary B. It’s clear C. It’s important D. It’s believed 3. After five months of a robbery the robbers are still free. A. chased B. at big C. inquired D. at large 4. She tried to understand his question but she was completely confused. A. at sea B. atmind C. at pond 5. Will your better half agree with your plan? A. partner B. assistant C. wife D. lover 6. When smog does not disperse, inhabitants in the area, particularly the young, the elderly, and chronically ill, are warned to stay indoors and avoid physical stress. A. patients B. resident C. pedestrians D. customers 7. The western slopes of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada Range are deeply incised by numerous streams. A. fed B. cut C. flooded D. distended 8. Pitchforks were once carved entirely from wood, but today the have steel tines and wooden handles. A. sometimes B. formerly C. in one area D. in the meantime 9. Some land is best used if two or more different kinds of crops are grown on it alternatlely; on the other hand, it is better to grow the same crop continuously. A. time after time B. slowly but surely C. one after another D. for many years 10. Mostm members of the camel family are found in arid habitats. A. dirty B. dry C. sandy D. Harsh KEY: 1. As a child I used to suck fingers but then I gave it up. A. forgot B. outlooked C. outgrew D. passed outgrow sth = grow out of sth -> to stop doing something or lose interest in something as you become older 2. It stands to reason that if you don’t perserve with your work you can’t be successful. A. It’s necessary B. It’s clear C. It’s important D. It’s believed 3. After five months of a robbery the robbers are still free. A. chased B. at big C. inquired D. at large at large -> not captured; free 4. She tried to understand his question but she was completely confused. A. at sea B. atmind C. at pond 5. Will your better half agree with your plan? A. partner B. assistant C. wife D. lover 6. When smog does not disperse, inhabitants in the area, particularly the young, the elderly, and chronically ill, are warned to stay indoors and avoid physical stress. A. patients B. residents C. pedestrians D. customers 7. The western slopes of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada Range are deeply incised by numerous streams. A. fed B. cut C. flooded D. distended 8. Pitchforks were once carved entirely from wood, but today the have steel tines and wooden handles. A. sometimes B. formerly C. in one area D. in the meantime 9. Some land is best used if two or more different kinds of crops are grown on it alternatlely; on the other hand, it is better to grow the same crop continuously. A. time after time B. slowly but surely C. one after another D. for many years 10. Mostm members of the camel family are found in arid habitats. A. dirty B. dry C. sandy D. harsh EXERCISE 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 1. The manager of the restaurant said: “The drinks are free!” A. at home B. on the house C. no fee D. open 2. During the lunch break the girls of our office often chat to each other. A. make over mind B. take speech C. put the words D. shoot the bull 3. Few people were in favour of PM’s policy on income tax. A. backed on B. sided with C. broke up D. were opposed to 4. From the beginning, I knew that the project was unworkable. A. All the way B. From the moment C. All long D. From the sight 5. I hope my novel will be published in a short time. A. brought out B. broken out C. put out D. found out 6. Mostm members of the camel family are found in arid habitats. A. dirty B. dry C. sandy D. harsh 7. Many of Edith Wharton’s best stories were completed under great personal strain. A. poverty B. privacy C. resentment D. tension 8. Many Edwards Walker, a physician during the Civil War, was awardeda medal for her service to the Union army. A. denied B. recommender for C. guaranteed D. presented with 9. Aleuts have drawn quite precise maps of large areas of North America without using any special implements for surveying. A. tools B. instructors C. knowledge D. measurements 10. The octopus has three hearts that pumb blood through its body. A. drive B. filter C. dilute D. Aerate KEY: 1. The manager of the restaurant said: “The drinks are free!” A. at home B. on the house C. no fee D. open 2. During the lunch break the girls of our office often chat to each other. A. make over mind B. take speech C. put the words D. shoot the bull 3. Few people were in favour of PM’s policy on income tax. A. backed on B. sided with C. broke up D. were opposed to 4. From the beginning, I knew that the project was unworkable. A. All the way B. From the moment C. All long D. From the sight 5. I hope my novel will be published in a short time. A. brought out B. broken out C. put out D. found out 6. Mostm members of the camel family are found in arid habitats. A. dirty B. dry C. sandy D. harsh 7. Many of Edith Wharton’s best stories were completed under great personal strain. A. poverty B. privacy C. resentment D. tension 8. Many Edwards Walker, a physician during the Civil War, was awarded a medal for her service to the Union army. A. denied B. recommender for C. guaranteed D. presented with 9. Aleuts have drawn quite precise maps of large areas of North America without using any special implements for surveying. A. tools B. instructors C. knowledge D. measurements 10. The octopus has three hearts that pumb blood through its body. A. drive B. filter C. dilute D. Aerate EXERCISE 4 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 1. Hown can I take a picture of you if you don’t hold still. A. hold position B. remain quiet C. stand up D. look straight 2. I think it’s time we did away with the obsolete policies. A. maintained B. kept away with C. wiped out D. looked out 3. His making a noise at noon always annoys me. A. troubles me B. diturbs me C. gets in my mind D. gets in my hair 4. Mary has to have her clothes made over after underweight. A. changed B. altered C. exchanged D. bartered 5. The thief stole a bag of a woman while she was careless. A. made away with B. took away with C. robbed D. attracted away 6. There have been more jobs for people in area lately. A. more works B. boost in employment C. more money D. surge in sale 7. Unlike the novels, films show more actions. A. Dislike B. Contrary to C. Similar to D. Different 8. They find fish in this river plentiful. A. large quantity B. large amount C. rare D. delicious 9. This month I have earned nearly 5000 dollars. A. early B. at the neighbor on C. approximately D. rather than 10. The duration of the beat ultimately determines the speed, or tempo, of a piece of music. A. loudness B. strength C. harmony D. length KEY: Keyyy... 1. Hown can I take a picture of you if you don’t hold still. A. hold position B. remain quiet C. stand up D. look straight 2. I think it’s time we did away with the obsolete policies. A. maintained B. kept away with C. wiped out D. looked out 3. His making a noise at noon always annoys me. A. troubles me B. diturbs me C. gets in my mind D. gets in my hair 4. Mary has to have her clothes made over after underweight. A. changed B. altered C. exchanged D. bartered 5. The thief stole a bag of a woman while she was careless. A. made away with B. took away with C. robbed D. attracted away to take sth away with = to make away with sth 6. There have been more jobs for people in area lately. A. more works B. boost in employment C. more money D. surge in sale 7. Unlike the novels, films show more actions. A. Dislike B. Contrary to C. Similar to D. Different 8. They find fish in this river plentiful. A. large quantity B. large amount C. rare D. delicious 9. This month I have earned nearly 5000 dollars. A. early B. at the neighbor on C. approximately D. rather than 10. The duration of the beat ultimately determines the speed, or tempo, of a piece of music. A. loudness B. strength C. harmony D. Length EXERCISE 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 1. He made a clean breast of his crime to the police. A. investigated B. denied C. told D. confessed 2. The new manager becomes very popular with everyone A. gains tha good impression B. makes a hit C. likes the look D. likes the sound 3. He lost all his money in gambling. A. went bankrupt B. lost his hands C. was out of business D. lost his shirt 4. It is very strange that he never helps with housework. A. lends a hand B. shows a hand C. puts a hand D. takes a hand 5. For this job, we neen a man who knows the ropes. A. is intelligent B. knows the laws C. is experieced D. knows the life 6. This photograph doesn’t look like you at all. A. look after B. get for C. care for D. take after 7. There isn’t enough sugar to make on juice. A. little B. rare C. a little D. not much of 8. What a pity, I don’t get along with my new boss. A. don’t make a fuss B. contradict C. have common laguage D. predict 9. Are you willing to accept the job? A. content B. agreed C. liking D. courageous 10. She always pays attention to her appearance before going out. A. cares for B. looks for C. takes feeling in D. takes pride in Keyyy... 1. He made a clean breast of his crime to the police. A. investigated B. denied C. told D. confessed 2. The new manager becomes very popular with everyone A. gains the good impression B. makes a hit C. likes the look D. likes the sound 3. He lost all his money in gambling. A. went bankrupt B. lost his hands C. was out of business D. lost his shirt 4. It is very strange that he never helps with housework. A. lends a hand B. shows a hand C. puts a hand D. takes a hand 5. For this job, we neen a man who knows the ropes. A. is intelligent B. knows the laws C. is experieced D. knows the life 6. This photograph doesn’t look like you at all. A. look after B. get for C. care for D. take after 7. There isn’t enough sugar to make on juice. A. little B. rare C. a little D. not much of 8. What a pity, I don’t get along with my new boss. A. don’t make a fuss B. contradict C. have common laguage D. predict 9. Are you willing to accept the job? A. content B. agreed C. liking D. courageous 10. She always pays attention to her appearance before going out. A. cares for B. looks for C. takes feeling in D. takes pride in EXERCISE 7: From question 1 to question 5: choose 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 following questions. 1. He was too obstinate to admit he had been wrong. A. selfish B. cautious C. frightened D. stubborn 2. He is infamous for his dishonesty in business matters. A. notorious B. dreaded C. loathed D. investigated 3. You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview. As this may give your interviewers wrong impressions. A. formal B. informal C. elegant D. nice 4. During a job interview, it is advisable to give dear and honest answers. A. frank B. polite C. correct D. interesting 5. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. vital