[PART 1]_TỔNG ÔN TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA - NÂNG CAO

It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full
scholarship each year. (CLOSEST)

• are given the right to
  

• are refused the right to
  

• have the right to refuse
  

• have the obligation to
  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'are entitled to' means that excellent students 'are given the right to' a full scholarship, making this choice the closest in meaning. The other options do not accurately reflect the entitlement implied.

Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their
formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests. (CLOSEST)

• being separated from peers
  

• forming a new business company
  

• being together with friends
  

• enjoying the care of parents
  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'in the company of others' suggests being together with peers who share similar interests, making 'being together with friends' the closest interpretation. The other options do not align with this idea.

Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking
contrast. (CLOSEST)

• minor comparison
  

• interesting resemblance
  

• significant difference
  

• complete coincidence
  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'a striking contrast' indicates a notable difference in their religious beliefs, making 'significant difference' the closest choice. The other options do not accurately reflect this contrast.

"A friend in need is a friend indeed": Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of
China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf. (CLOSEST)

• easing the tension
  

• improving the condition
  

• facing the reality
  

• compounding the situation
  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'escalation of tension' indicates worsening circumstances. 'Compounding the situation' aligns with this meaning, suggesting that tensions are increasing rather than easing or improving.

Sailing round Britain single-handedly at the age of 18 was just the start; Ellen had long
since set her sights on the Vende. (CLOSEST)

• without any help from anyone else
  

• using only one of one’s hands to row
  

• on a boat with only one paddle
  

• on a boat with only one sail
  

Answer explanation

The term 'single-handedly' means to do something without any help from anyone else. This aligns with the correct choice, as it emphasizes Ellen's solo effort in sailing round Britain.

Students emphasized that being a role model is not confined to those with
international fame or unbelievable wealth. (CLOSEST)

• assisted by
  

• restricted to
  

• similar to
  

• influenced by
  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'not confined to' indicates that being a role model is not limited or restricted to those with fame or wealth. Therefore, 'restricted to' is the closest synonym, as it conveys the same idea of limitation.

There is conclusive evidence for a worldwide recession of mountain glaciers, which
is the clearest evidence for a change in energy balance at the Earth’s surface. (CLOSEST)

• definite
  

• independent
  

• unique
  

• valuable
  

Answer explanation

The term 'conclusive' indicates certainty, making 'definite' the closest synonym. 'Independent', 'unique', and 'valuable' do not convey the same level of certainty regarding evidence.

There still remained some terrible diseases for which no microbe could be

incriminated: scurvy, pellagra, rickets, and beriberi. (CLOSEST)

• investigated
  

• blamed
  

• eliminated
  

• produced
  

Answer explanation

The term 'incriminated' suggests assigning blame. Among the options, 'blamed' is the closest synonym, as it conveys the idea of holding a microbe responsible for the diseases mentioned.

It had been a terrible day for him and when he learned finally that he had lost his job,
he simply blew his top. (CLOSEST)

• lost his nerve
  

• lost his courage
  

• lost his temper
  

• lost his respect
  

Answer explanation

The phrase 'blew his top' means to lose one's temper. Therefore, the closest meaning is 'lost his temper', which indicates he reacted with anger upon learning he lost his job.

Infants are especially predisposed to acquire these core aspects of music, and they can
also engage in sound play that clearly exhibits creativity. (CLOSEST)

• inclined
  

• gifted
  

• pushed
  

• amused
  

Answer explanation

The term 'predisposed' suggests a natural tendency or inclination. 'Inclined' is the closest synonym, indicating that infants have a natural ability to acquire music aspects, while 'gifted', 'pushed', and 'amused' do not convey this meaning.