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WorksheetsClosest & Opposite in meaning + speaking
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 19mins
Closest in meaning:
The govemment’s interference in the strike has been widely criticised.
A. Disapproval
B. intervention
C. limitation
D. postponement
Closest in meaning:
The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the most important crop for the Southeast Asian people.
A. Banner
B. logo
C. motto
D. slogan
Closest in meaning:
The scholarship is renewed annually and may be stopped if the students have poor academic records or bad behaviours.
A. Every day
B. every month
C. every week
D. every year
Closest in meaning:
In Thailand, it’s against the law to litter on the pavement. If you are caught, you can be fined up to $2000 Baht.
A. Evil
B. illegal
C. immoral
D. wrong
Closest in meaning:
The beautiful sights in Sa Pa, Mui Ne and Ha Noi all contribute to the country’s magic charm
A. Beauty
B. fame
C. image
D. value
Closest in meaning:
ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members.
A. Combine
B. interest
C. separate
D. upgrade
Closest in meaning:
The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organisation is íhe inability to go through many declarations, agreements, and instniments that they have proliferated over the years.
A. Advantage
B. benefit
C. drawback
D. success
Closest in meaning:
We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. Achievement
B. development
C. prevention
D. reduction
Closest in meaning:
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam adopted a resolution to ha ve ‘more friends and fewer enemies’.
A. Breakdown
B. decrease
C. establish
D. increase
Closest in meaning:
He had dominated racing this year with six victoriesin seven starts.
A. Overexcited
B. overreacted
C. ovenwhelmed
D. overshadowed
Closest in meaning:
It’s often hard to find the ‘right time’ to approach someone about a delicate issue, as well as being difficult to say the words you need to say.
A. Sensitive
B. significant
C. unconscious
D. unfamiliar
Closest in meaning:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.
A. Basically
B. firstly
C. lastly
D. offĩciaIly
Opposite in meaning:
Our survey also found that 75 per cent of those quizzed knew three or more of their neighbours.
A. Interviewed
B. asked
C. replied
D. examined
Opposite in meaning:
Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance the vital role of the group in regional security structure.
A. Agreement
B. cooperation
C. separation
D. fellowship
Opposite in meaning:
Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of pleasure.
A. Attractive
B. effortless
C. inelegant
D. sophisticated
Opposite in meaning:
Viet Nam is famous for World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town.
A. Honoured
B. popular
C. well-known
D. unknown
Opposite in meaning:
The country’s continued prosperity is dependent on the opportunities and achievements of all its residents
A. Poverty
B. inflation
C. insecurity
D. wealth
Opposite in meaning:
The colour white Symbolises a lot of things, and one is that it represents purity and innocence.
A. Cleanness
B. immorality
C. honesty
D. guiltlessness
Opposite in meaning:
All countries are obliged to maintain stabiỉity and peace in the world, because instability brings undesired effects.
A. Certain
B. foreseen
C. negative
D. positive
Opposite in meaning:
Many people afraid that the victory of us president-elect Donald Trump might affect stability in Asia, more specifically in the ASEAN region.
A. Failure
B. insecurity
C. poverty
D. weakness
Opposite in meaning:
The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits opened in Vientiane, Laos, late on Tuesday on the theme of “Tuming Vision into Realily for a Dynamic ASEAN Community”
A. Energetic
B. inactive
C. innovative
D. productive
Opposite in meaning:
Amanita argued that Indonesia would continue to play a role in maintaining peace and promoting democratisation in ASEAN.
A. Assisting
B. lessening
C. preserving
D. upholding
Opposite in meaning:
Southeast Asian regionalism served to enable the member-states to focus primarily on their domestic affairs.
A. External
B. internal
C. local
D. national
Opposite in meaning:
The Prince Wilỉiam made a brief working visit to Viet Nam from 17th – 18th November 2016, attending the IWT Conference which was hosted in Ha Noi.
A. Lasting
B. public
C. short
D. secret
“It’s so stuffy in here.” – “ _______ ”
A. Do I have to open the window?
B. Must I open the window?
C. Shall I open the window?
D. Would you like to open the window ?
“Merry Christmas!” – “ ______”
A. Happy Christmas to you!
B. Same for you!
C. The same to you!
D. You are the same!
“I will pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00.” – “ ______ ”
A. No, you don’t
B. OK. See you then.
C. I don’t like waiting.
D. Thanks, no big deal.
“ ______ going on a picnic this weekend?” – “That’s great!”
A. How about
B. Let’s
C. Why don’t we
D. Would you like
“Mr Green had an accident. He’s been in hospital for a week.” – “ _______ ”
A. How terrific.
B.Oh, is he?
C. Poor it.
D.Poor him.
“Do you really think that I should take the job?” – “ _______ Trust me. Take it.
What do you have to lose?”
A. I doubt so.
B. I don’t think so.
C. I hope so.
D. I know so
“Do you fancy a drink?” – “_____ ”
A. No, everything is OK
B. Oh! Of course not.
C. Sure, let’s go and get one.
D. Wow! I am so excited
“What are you doing here, Tom? Do you want to join us?” – “ ________ Please
continue. I’m just Coming to find my stuff.”
A. Don’t mind me.
B. Don’t worry.
C. Not at all.
D. Not to mention
“Take the second turning on the left and then go straight ahead until you see the
cinema on the right.” – “ _______ Thanks.”
A. I agree with you.
B. I don’t think so.
C. I have got that.
D. It makes sense.
“Do you mind if I turn on the volume?” – “ ______ ”
A. I don’t think so.
B. I’m sorry, but you have to.
C. No, please go ahead.
D. Of course, you can’t.
“Would you mind if I smoked?” – “ _______ ”
A. Don’t mention it.
B. I’d rather you didn’t.
C. Mind your head!
D. You don’t want to.
“Let’s have a pizza.” – “ _______ ”
A. It doesn’t matter
B. Not at all.
C. Not really.
D. Sure thing!
“It’s freezing outside! What happened to the weather report? I thought this cold front was supposed to pass.” – “Yeah, _______ ”
A. I agreed with you
B. I thought so too.
C. That’s good point.
D. You are right.
“Let’s play Scrabble! I’m really good at spelling, too!” – “Oh, yeah?__________ ”
A. Does that make sense?
B. I can’t believe in that
C. I worry about it.
D. We’ll see about that!
‘I’m really excited for Aunt Mary’s surprise birthday party this afternoon!
Aren t you?” – ______ ”
A. Oh! I didn’t know she was older
B. Really? What happened next?
C. Uh-huh! What then?
D. Yeah! How old is she?
