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Total questions: 220

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1.

“Where were you last night, Mr. Jenkins?” he said.

a)

He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins was the night before.

b)

He asked Mr. Jenkins where was he last night.

c)

He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins had been the following night.

d)

He asked Mr. Jenkins where he had been the previous night.

2.

” If I were you, I wouldn’t make a fuss, ” he said.

a)

He accused me of making a fuss.

b)

He advised me not to make a fuss.

c)

He refused to make a fuss.

d)

He denied making a fuss.

3.

The burglar was caught red- handed by the police when he broke into the flat.

a)

The police caught the burglar to break into the flat.

b)

The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat.

c)

When the burglar had broken into the flat, the police caught him at once.

d)

The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat.

4.

The waiter said, “Would you mind moving to another table?”

a)

The waiter asked me to move to another table.

b)

The waiter advised me to move to another table.

c)

The waiter insisted me to move to another table.

d)

The waiter told me not to move to another table.

5.

Even though it had been snowing all day, many people managed to get to the concert.

a)

Very few people indeed were prevented from getting to the concert by the heavy snow.

b)

Since there had been snow all day long, it wasn’t easy for people to get to the concert but they still made it

c)

As it had been snowing heavily all day, a great many people just could not get to the concert.

d)

A lot of people did get to the concert in spite of the snow.

6.

If there hadn’t been a heavy rain, we would not have been able to put out the fire.

a)

It was the heavy rain which made it easier for us to put out the fire.

b)

When it started to rain, it was even more difficult to control the fire.

c)

If the rain had been heavier, it would have been much easier to put out the fire.

d)

As rain was so heavy, it took us a long time to put out the fire.

7.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Use 2-5 words including the word given.


It takes him 2 hours to do his homework everyday. (SPENDS)

=> He (a)   his homework everyday.

8.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Use 2-5 words including the word given.


We managed to submit the assignment on time despite our tiredness. (ALTHOUGH)

=> We submitted the assignment on time (a)   .

9.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Use 2-5 words including the word given.


"You stole my Netflix account, Kate"- said Lily angrily. (ACCUSED)

=> Lily (a)   her Netflix account.

10.

I didn’t think his the comments were very appropriate at the time.

a)

A. correct

b)

B. right

c)

C. exact

d)

D. suitable

11.

GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.

a)

A. required

b)

B. applied

c)

C. fulfilled

d)

D. specialized

12.

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

a)

A. out of order

b)

B. out of fashion

c)

C. out of work

d)

D. out of practice

13.

The related publications are far too numerous to list individually.

a)

A. much

b)

B. legion

c)

C. few

d)

D. full

14.

The teacher gave some suggestions on what would come out for the examination.

a)

A. symptoms

b)

B. demonstrations

c)

C. effects

d)

D. hints

15.

When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

a)

A. relate on

b)

B. be interested in

c)

C. impress on

d)

D. pay attention to

16.

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

a)

A. aiming at

b)

B. intentionally

c)

C. reasonably

d)

D. with a goal

17.

The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

a)

A. comparatively

b)

B. relevantly

c)

C. absolutely

d)

D. almost

18.

The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

a)

A. interesting

b)

B. memorable

c)

C. serious

d)

D. depressing

19.

Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire ?

a)

A. inquire about

b)

B. accept

c)

C. report

d)

D. find out

20.

Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role.

a)

A. Giving birth to a baby

b)

B. Bring up a child

c)

C. Educating a child

d)

D. Having no child

21.

In my experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew 25 years ago.

a)

A. first-year students

b)

B. new students

c)

C. new counselors

d)

D. young professors

22.

S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.

a)

A. unpopular

b)

B. widespread

c)

C. remarkable

d)

D. charitable

23.

My parents’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams

a)

A. influence

b)

B. discourage

c)

C. reassure

d)

D. inspire

24.

“It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”

a)

A. a subject that I don’t understand

b)

B. a theme that I like to discuss

c)

C. a book that is never opened

d)

D. an object that I really love

25.

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each

1. The blender Mary has just bought to puree fruits is very hard to use.

a)

A. boring                     

b)

B. difficult   

c)

C. simple    

d)

. easy

26.

2. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

a)

A. give a thought about       

b)

B. prepare a plan for      

c)

C. make a decision on

d)

         D. pay attention to

27.

3. The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.

a)

A. necessary     

b)

B. optional    

c)

C. obligatory

d)

D. redundant

28.

4. . Many new graduates take a part-time job and barely make ends meet every month.

a)

A. become a professional

b)

B. balance study and work

c)

C. put aside extra money       

d)

D. earn enough to live

29.

5. . It’s extremely rude not to say “Thank you” when you are given something.

a)

A. casual        

b)

B. careless   

c)

C. embarrassing

d)

D. impolite

30.

6. Don’t ask your father which key to press - he doesn’t have a clue about computers.

a)

A. learn

b)

B. guess          

c)

C. know

d)

D. talk

31.

Wanie : Where is my bag? I can’t find it anywhere. Did you take it?

Siti : Oh no! You are not pinning this one on me (1)

a)

telling me

b)

Blaming me

c)

Reminding me

d)

Commanding me

32.

Wanie : You used it the last time without my permission.

Siti : That was the only time. Go and look for it first before you point the finger at others (2).

a)

contact someone

b)

accuse someone

c)

reply someone

d)

rebel叛逆/反抗

33.

Wanie : All right. I’ll see to it (3) now.

Siti : Good.

a)

do

b)

see

c)

view

d)

watch

34.

Amin : Ooh! I’ve been led on a wild goose chase (1). Thinking of it makes me see red.

a)

an unavoidable errand

b)

a spiritual journey

c)

a useless search

d)

a tiring race

35.

Amin : Ooh! I’ve been led on a wild goose chase. Thinking of it makes me see red (2).

a)

tired

b)

angry

c)

violent

d)

anxious

36.

Serena : What’s bothering you? You’re beating round the bush (3). I don’t know what you mean.

Amin : It’s Haziq. He is really a nuisance at times!

a)

talking too fast

b)

not making any news

c)

not going straight to the point

d)

going to help me without hesitation

37.

Mak Cik Endon shook her head. Then in a low voice she replied, trying to wipe away tears that rolled down her cheeks, “Just a stone’s throw (4) away!”

a)

very far

b)

very near

c)

throw the stones

d)

many stones around

38.

Linda: Why are you so upset?

Syura: I don’t like to sit at the place I have been assigned.

Linda: Is there a problem?

Syura: Yes, I can’t make out (1) what is written on the board as my eyesight is not good.

a)

see

b)

understand

c)

hear

d)

imagine

39.

Linda: I think you should speak up (2) if there is a problem. Why don’t you tell the teacher?

Syura: Well… Er…

a)

argue

b)

complain

c)

defend your idea

d)

say what you feel

40.

Linda: Don’t worry, you can count on me to help you.

Syura: Thank you so much.

a)

use

b)

follow

c)

believe in

d)

depend on

41.

Get it out of your head (3) and do something else instead of looking for it. You may be able to find it when you are least expected to do so.

a)

figure it out

b)

remember it

c)

understand it

d)

stop thinking about it

42.

Dear Anand,

I’m so bored. I don’t know what to do with my free time. As a result, I simply sit in front of the television whenever I have the time. I know that doesn’t sound very healthy and it is certainly time for me to take up (1) a hobby as you have suggested.

a)

hold something

b)

take part in

c)

encourage

d)

having fun

43.

You are absolutely correct. I can’t agree more! (2) The problem is I don’t know what hobby I should take up.

a)

agree partly

b)

refuse to agree

c)

agree completely

d)

agree conditionally

44.

Perhaps I should surf the internet to see if there is anything that catches my fancy (3). There is bound to be something I can find.

a)

interests me

b)

is suitable for me

c)

is favourable to me

d)

I think is worth doing

45.

By the way, you said that you would visit me this holiday. Please don’t go back on your word (4). I look forward to seeing you. Bye.

Your friend,

James

a)

make progress

b)

carry out your duty

c)

agree but regret later

d)

fail to keep your promise

46.

CLOSEST in meaning.

They found the film “ Titanic” interesting.

a)

boring 

b)

exciting     

c)

terrible 

d)

awful

47.

Closest meaning

The ending of the film was quite touching.

a)

moving     

b)

surprising   

c)

moved   

d)

surprised

48.

CLOSEST in meaning

We got up very early this morning to attend the festival.

a)

stop     

b)

start  

c)

take part  

d)

join

49.

Closest in meaning

Together local people and tourists, we ate the good food and drinks.

a)

put  

b)

thrown    

c)

smelt   

d)

enjoyed

50.

Although they were tired, they wanted to watch the film.

a)

In spite  

b)

Despite 

c)

Though 

d)

Even

51.

Closest in meaning:

They were exhausted after the long trip.

a)

.great

b)

happy

c)

plentiful 

d)

very tired

52.

Closest in meaning:

Critics say the film is shocking but it is must-see.

 

a)

a boring movie  

b)

a successful movie

c)

a highly-recommended movie

d)

an interesting movie

53.

Closest in meaning:

As a government official, Franklin often traveled abroad       

  

a)

alone

b)

secretly      

c)

overseas    

d)

widely

54.

Closest in meaning:

The film was very hilarious, and I laughed from beginning to end.

a)

violent 

b)

scary        

c)

gripping     

d)

funny

55.

Closet in meaning

The boy was so scary by the film that he couldn’t sleep last night.

a)

amazing   

b)

frightened   

c)

frightening 

d)

amazed

56.

Closest in meaning

A lot of cultural and artistic activities are held as part of the Flower Festival in Da Lat.

a)

attend     

b)

organized      

c)

joined    

d)

paraded     

57.

Closest in meaning

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

a)

 large  quantity 

b)

small  quantity

c)

excess 

d)

sufficienc    

58.

Opposite in meaning

We were disappointed that we couldn’t get tickets.

a)

terrified

b)

relaxed 

c)

surprised         

d)

satisfied

59.

Opposite in meaning

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

a)

 large  quantity 

b)

small  quantity

c)

excess 

d)

sufficienc    

60.

Opposite in meaning

Most of the houses in Hoi An are historic.

a)

 modern 

b)

 old   

c)

beautiful    

d)

high   

61.

Opposite in meaning

The air in the big cities is very dirty.

a)

polluted   

b)

fresh    

c)

cold   

d)

purity

62.

Opposite in meaning

Watching the movie with all of my friends from school was fun, but it was too lengthy.

 

a)

ordinary.     

b)

short  

c)

silly  

d)

funny

63.

Closest in meaning

.Each student has different viewpoints on the matter.           

a)

 look  

b)

idea

c)

 opinion 

d)

talk

   

64.

CLOSEST in meaning.

I often walked to school when I was at the primary school

a)

use to walk

b)

used to walked      

c)

used to walk  

d)

walk

65.

OPPOSITE in meaning.

If you don’t turn off the light before leaving the room, you will waste electricity.

a)

save 

b)

safe      

c)

have  

d)

preserve

66.

OPPOSITE in meaning.

She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

a)

kind

b)

amicable

c)

mean

d)

hospitable

67.

It was essential for him to be financially ________ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job

a)

depedent

b)

independent

c)

dependable

d)

undependable

68.

That Tom is __________ of finishing the research project prior to the deadline satisfied our manager

a)

able

b)

capable

c)

skillful

d)

talented

69.

OPPPOSITE MEANING: The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment

a)

affective

b)

self-reliant

c)

self-restricted

d)

reliant

70.

CLOSEST MEANING: At last, Huong made a determined effort to get a schorlarship so that he could have chance to study oversears

a)

tenacious

b)

serious

c)

unresolved

d)

necessary

71.

CLOSEST MEANING: I'm totally exhausted after having finished successive assignments in only a week

a)

jobs

b)

works

c)

exercises

d)

problems

72.

OPPPOSITE MEANING: This reference book is essential material for us to prepare for the next assignment.

a)

necessary

b)

dispensible

c)

vital

d)

fundamental

73.

Despite my parents' disagreement, I'm _________ to drop out of university and establish my own business

a)

determined

b)

confident

c)

successful

d)

All are correct

74.

It is _________ for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now

a)

unlike

b)

likeable

c)

likely

d)

unlikely

75.

CLOSET MEANING: "Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?" - "_____________"

a)

Yes, he has. He hasn't finished it yet

b)

Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy

c)

No, he has in spite of being a good student

d)

No, he hasn't because of his illness

76.

"Could I leave a message for your manager?" - "___________"

a)

Sure

b)

Of course not

c)

He's busy now

d)

He's off work today

77.

Tom reviewed the lessons carefully. He could finish the test very well

a)

Tom reviewed the lessons carefully whereas he could finish the test very well

b)

Tom reviewed the lessons carefully; therefore he could finish the test very well

c)

If Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well

d)

Although Tom reviewed the lessons carefully, he could finish the test very well

78.

I am looking forward to seeing you

a)

I don'y have tim to see you

b)

I will try to find some time to see you

c)

I should find some time to see you

d)

I am expecting to see you

79.

________ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job

a)

solving

b)

adapting

c)

developing

d)

mastering

80.

When getting into troubles, Jack never ________ on other people for help. He always solves them on his own.

a)

determines

b)

influences

c)

relies

d)

manages

81.

His dedication to the educational charity was truly _______.

a)

admirable

b)

reliable

c)

critical

d)

disapproving

82.

Don't worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you.

a)

look after

b)

live on

c)

rely on

d)

stand for

83.

We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear, school uniforms

a)

ban

b)

arrangement

c)

reduction

d)

debate

84.

A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.

a)

cover

b)

beautify

c)

show

d)

locate

85.

The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.

a)

succeeded

b)

begun

c)

finished

d)

changed

86.

Under the major’s able leadership, the soldiers found safety.

a)

guidance

b)

intensity

c)

flagship

d)

ability

87.

Binh is an active student. He has taken part in different charity projects in his town

a)

been involved in

b)

taken care of

c)

looked forward to

d)

been grateful to

88.

Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself so I am not disturbed

a)

location

b)

method

c)

culture

d)

network

89.

Many language learners do not try to learn all new words they come across.

a)

study

b)

like

c)

meet

d)

understand

90.

Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on petrol

a)

In conclusion

b)

For example

c)

Nevertheless

d)

Furthermore

91.

After her parents’ death, her chief inheritance was an old Bible, which she read and valued

a)

pursuit

b)

possession

c)

mistrust

d)

misery

92.

They need to cut back on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They’re not good for their health.

a)

reduce

b)

begin

c)

speed up

d)

carry out

93.

I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details

a)

story

b)

gist

c)

list

d)

start

94.

Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continues to do so unless urgent action is taken

a)

vanishing

b)

damaging

c)

polluting

d)

destroying

95.

I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at that time.

a)

right

b)

correct

c)

exact

d)

suitable

96.

Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive?

a)

got information about

b)

found by chance

c)

talked to someone about

d)

met someone and asked

97.

Everything seems to be very complicated, and the police have promised to look into the problem.

a)

discover

b)

examine

c)

investigate

d)

communicate

98.

The new camera didn’t work, so she took it back to the shop

a)

was out of date

b)

was out of order

c)

didn’t break down

d)

became too old

99.

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with: "preserve"

a)

impact

b)

protect

c)

edit

d)

confuse

100.

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with: "impact"

a)

influence

b)

threat

c)

danger

d)

pollution

101.

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with the underlined word:

Most chemicals contaminate the ground and the underground water.

a)

come from

b)

pollute

c)

leak

d)

decrease

102.

 

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with the underlined word:

The manufacturing process is being changed to reduce waste disposal cost.

a)

reserve

b)

managing

c)

control

d)

discard

103.

 

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with the underlined word:

A lot of toxic chemicals pollute the atmosphere every day.

a)

harmless

b)

precious

c)

poisonous

d)

useless

104.

 

Which one has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined word:

We should stop depleting natural resources.

a)

conserving

b)

decreasing

c)

destroying

d)

progressing

105.

Which one has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined word:

The water is too contaminated for us to use.

a)

clean

b)

dirty

c)

toxic

d)

polluted

106.

We should protect the environment from ______ such as deforestation, pollution, and global warming.

a)

threats

b)

solutions

c)

phenomena

d)

disasters

107.

Many _______ are being dumped into the water.

a)

chemistry

b)

chemists

c)

chemicals

d)

chemically

108.

How much energy does every household ______ every day?

a)

convert

b)

eliminate

c)

consume

d)

produce

109.

______ is the using up or reducing something like energy or resources.

a)

Global warming

b)

Fossil fuel

c)

Preservation

d)

Depletion

110.

________ is the removal or cutting down of all trees in an area for urban use and farm lands.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

global warming

c)

Greenhouse effect

d)

deforestation

111.

_______ are non-renewable energy sources such as coal, fuel oil and natural gas formed from dead plants and animals underground.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

global warming

c)

Greenhouse effect

d)

depletion

112.

The ________ occurs when the earth's atmosphere traps certain gases such as carbon dioxide as well as water vapour. This makes the earth's surface warmer.

a)

global warming

b)

greenhouse effect

c)

deforestation

d)

fossil fuels

113.

The ____________ of energy in this area has increased a lot since a new modern resort was built.

a)

consume

b)

consumption

c)

deplete

d)

depletion

114.

Many environmentalists have supported the _______________ of the earth’s natural resources such as land, fresh water, rain forests and fossil fuels.

a)

pollution

b)

consumption

c)

depletion

d)

preservation

115.

What is this environmental problem?

a)

Rising sea levels

b)

Polar ice melting

c)

Global warming

d)

Water pollution

116.

What is this environmental problem?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Global warming

c)

Fossil fuel depletion

d)

Air pollution

117.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Nam enjoys going to the cinema in his free time.

a)

A. leisure time              

b)

B. favorite activity

c)

C. summer holiday

d)

 D. this weekend

118.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

I am  certain that he will satisfied with my DIY project.

a)

A. uncertain       

b)

B. sure

c)

C. unreliable

d)

D. unsure

119.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

She hates talking with him about what he likes.

a)

A. likes       

b)

B. detests

c)

C. enjoys

d)

D. love

120.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning  

Nomadic people live in a ger. It keeps them cool in summer and warm in winter.

a)

A. house                         

b)

B. circular tent     

c)

C. cave       

d)

D. yatch

121.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

The nomads move two or three times a year to look for new pastures

a)

A. food

b)

B. places

c)

C. grasslands

d)

D. lifestyles

122.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

life in the city is more exciting than in the country.

a)

A. boring

b)

B. interesting

c)

C. convenient

d)

D. beautiful

123.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

That village is very peaceful , so we like to live there.

        

a)

A. noisy

b)

B. quiet

c)

C. boring

d)

D. skillful

124.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.

        

a)

 A. significant      

b)

B. major  

c)

C. simple

d)

D. developed

125.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

I don’t like living in the country.

 

a)

A. dislike

b)

B. hate

c)

C. enjoy

d)

D. A and B are correct

126.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

You can enjoy great Vietnamese seafood in Ha Long Bay.

a)

A. dislike                      

b)

B. like

c)

C. hate  

d)

 D. detest

127.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Despite being a kid, Tuan always helps his mother do the chores every day.

a)

A. homework

b)

B. works

c)

C. housework

d)

D. house duties

128.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

There're many problems which are unavoidable when living in an extended family.

a)

A. profits

b)

B. issues

c)

C. views

d)

D. merits

129.

Closest in meaning

Together local people and tourists, we ate the good food and drinks.

a)

put  

b)

thrown    

c)

smelt   

d)

enjoyed

130.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Although they were tired, they wanted to watch the film.

a)

In spite  

b)

Despite 

c)

Though 

d)

Even

131.

Closest in meaning:

Critics say the film is shocking but it is must-see.

 

a)

a boring movie  

b)

a successful movie

c)

a highly-recommended movie

d)

an interesting movie

132.

Closest in meaning:

As a government official, Franklin often traveled abroad       

  

a)

alone

b)

secretly      

c)

overseas    

d)

widely

133.

Closest in meaning:

The film was very hilarious, and I laughed from beginning to end.

a)

violent 

b)

scary        

c)

gripping     

d)

funny

134.

Closet in meaning

The boy was so scary by the film that he couldn’t sleep last night.

a)

amazing   

b)

frightened   

c)

frightening 

d)

amazed

135.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.

a)

talk

b)

quit

c)

continue

d)

stop

136.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?

a)
participated
b)
succeeded
c)
hosted
d)
performed
137.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.

a)
take part in
b)
take over
c)
take place
d)
take care of
138.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

a)
be busy
b)
attempt
c)
prepare
d)
help
139.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

a)
out of practice
b)
out of order
c)
out of fashion
d)
out of work
140.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.

a)
grown up
b)
brought up
c)
come into
d)
put up
141.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

a)
reasonable           
b)
acceptable           
c)
pretty  high           
d)
wonderful
142.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Young people prefer wearing jeans because they are convenient and not expensive.

a)
cheap
b)
costly
c)
casual
d)
formal
143.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

We enjoy swimming in the clean water of this river.

a)
dirty
b)
polluted
c)
clear
d)
unpolluted
144.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Nobody can deny the benefits of the internet in our life.

a)
profit
b)
advantages
c)
disadvantages
d)
harm
145.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

We are going to collect all the plastic bags and take them to the garbage dump.

a)
rubbish
b)
package
c)
parcel
d)
pollution
146.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Easter is a happy festival which is celebrated in many countries.

a)
common
b)
popular
c)
famous
d)
joyful
147.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

We come from a tiny town in up-state New York where not many people live.

a)
small
b)
huge
c)
modern
d)
rich
148.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

I study many subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Vietnamese, Literature, History etc.

a)
some
b)
a lot of
c)
a few
d)
much
149.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

The robot I have just bought is very simple to use . I just need to push this button and it will operate.

a)
boring
b)
interesting
c)
easy
d)
difficult
150.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Who take care of your children when you are away?

a)
look after
b)
take off
c)
put on
d)
give up
151.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

The weather last summer was awful. I didn’t like it at all.

a)
bad
b)
beautiful
c)
master
d)
finish
152.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

As a volunteers, we help elderly people and war invalids in our neighborhood with their chores.

a)
young
b)
sick
c)
poor
d)
old
153.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Last Sunday we went on a picnic and enjoyed the great feeling we had never had before.

a)
awful
b)
terrible
c)
bad
d)
wonderful
154.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.

a)
happens
b)
begins
c)
causes
d)
ends
155.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Many things make it difficult for women to reach the top in society.

a)
easy
b)
hard
c)
studious
d)
simple
156.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia.

a)
smallest
b)
biggest
c)
oldest
d)
cheapest
157.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Young people still like wearing jeans nowadays.

a)
enjoy
b)
hate
c)
dislike
d)
mind
158.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Young children do not fully know that many household objects are dangerous.

a)
impossible
b)
inexpensive
c)
unsure
d)
unsafe
159.

Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.

a)

sleep

b)

sit down

c)

relax

d)

eat

160.

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.

a)

difficulty

b)

illiteracy

c)

health

d)

wealth

161.

Mark the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.

a)

renovated

b)

demolished

c)

remodeled

d)

built

162.

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectation from their parents and teachers.

a)

relaxation

b)

nervousness

c)

emotion

d)

stress

163.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

The new animation film catches the fancy of the children.

a)

attracts

b)

satisfies

c)

surprises

d)

amuses

164.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.

a)

right ahead

b)

currently

c)

formerly

d)

right away

165.

Choose 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 sentences.

The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.

a)

eliminate

b)

protect

c)

pollute

d)

destroy

166.

Choose 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 sentences.

Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.

a)

permanent

b)

satisfactory

c)

genuine

d)

eternal

167.

Choose 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 sentences.

It was getting late, so we hurriedly gathered all our things and ran home.

a)

leisurely

b)

quickly

c)

joyfully

d)

mutually

168.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.

a)

take up

b)

turn round

c)

put off

d)

do with

169.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.

a)

A. Eating

b)

B. Ingesting

c)

C. Inhaling     

d)

D. Swallowing

170.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

a)

A. avoid

b)

B. cure

c)

C. forbid

d)

D. reduce

171.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

a)

A. compounds

b)

B. comprises   

c)

C. produces

d)

D. provides

172.

CLOSEST MEANING.

The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.

a)

A. cure

b)

B. generate

c)

C. protect

d)

D. remove

173.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a teenager.

a)

A. well-known painter

b)

B. famous singer

c)

C. good writer

d)

D. famous composer

174.

CLOSEST MEANING.

We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support Vietnamese football team.

a)

A. people

b)

B. admirers

c)

C. visitors       

d)

D. watchers

175.

CLOSEST MEANING.

But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.

a)

A. show

b)

B. quiz

c)

C. contest

d)

D. tour

176.

CLOSEST MEANING.

If you want to become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.

a)

A. genius

b)

B. infamous

c)

C. renowned

d)

D. new

177.

CLOSEST MEANING.

He’s planning to release his new solo single album about New Year.

a)

A. put out

b)

B. set free

c)

C. imprison

d)

D. come out

178.

CLOSEST MEANING.

This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.

a)

A. breathed

b)

B. impacted

c)

C. introduced 

d)

D. broadcasted

179.

CLOSEST MEANING.

In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a lot of contracts with celebrities.

a)

A. bargains

b)

B. agreements

c)

C. arrangements

d)

D. profits

180.

CLOSEST MEANING.

“Cindy”, which originated in North California, is a popular American folk song.

a)

A. came from 

b)

B. finished     

c)

C. made

d)

D. recognized

181.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four.

a)

A. dunce

b)

B. brain

c)

C. genius

d)

D. intelligence

182.

CLOSEST MEANING.

We’re seeking for the talented musician to join our entertainment company.

a)

A. good

b)

B. famous

c)

C. great

d)

D. gifted

183.

CLOSEST MEANING.

I got the teaching job in the Happy Child Charity Centre just by chance.

a)

A. accidentally

b)

B. purposefully

c)

C. easily

d)

D. immediately

184.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.

a)

A. empty

b)

B. faraway

c)

C. crowded

d)

D. poor

185.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.

a)

A. spent

b)

B. contributed

c)

C. gave up

d)

D. dedicated

186.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Our top priority is to clean and protect the environment in our neighbourhood.

a)

A. hobby

b)

B. job

c)

C. preference  

d)

D. idea

187.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Young people are now getting more and more concerned about environmental problems.

a)

A. worried      

b)

B. nervous

c)

C. hopeless

d)

D. uneasy

188.

CLOSEST MEANING.

A digital camera is more economical than a film camera since you don’t have to buy rolls of films.

a)

A. better

b)

B. cheaper

c)

C. safer

d)

D. stronger

189.

CLOSEST: The meteorologist says on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

a)

astronomer

b)

TV anchor

c)

TV weatherman

d)

fortune teller

190.

CLOSEST: In the end, her neighbor decided to speak his mind.

a)

say exactly what he thought

b)

have a chat

c)

say a few words

d)

are given the right to

191.

CLOSEST: When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.

a)

listening attentively

b)

partially deaf

c)

listening neglectfully

d)

deaf

192.

CLOSEST: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all students can be

well-informed.

a)

popular

b)

suspicious

c)

beautiful

d)

easily seen

193.

CLOSEST: For a decade, Barzilai has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to longevity.

a)

who want to be fruitarians

b)

who live to be 100 or older

c)

who are vegetarians

d)

who are extraordinary

194.

OPPOSITE: Primary education in the United States is compulsory.

a)

selective

b)

optional

c)

required

d)

free of charge

195.

OPPOSITE: Unless the two signatures are identical, the banks won’t honor the check.

a)

different

b)

similar

c)

fake

d)

genuine

196.

OPPOSITE: These techniques to stop desert expansion are just temporary.

a)

parallel

b)

constant

c)

deliberate

d)

permanent

197.

OPPOSITE: On November 25th, 1872, something dreadful happened on board of the brigantine Mary Celeste, causing all crew members to hastily abandon the trip.

a)

stay on

b)

take care of

c)

hold on

d)

save for

198.

Mark 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 the following questions.

Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests.

a)

leisure with

b)

burdened with

c)

having fun with

d)

freed from

199.

Mark 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 the following questions.

Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs.

a)

effort

b)

benefit

c)

exploitation

d)

knowledge

200.

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.

Biologists long regarded it as an example of adaptation by natural selection, but for physicists it bordered on the miraculous

a)

adjustment

b)

agility

c)

flexibility

d)

inflexibility

201.

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.

The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.

a)

monetary

b)

greedy

c)

spiritual

d)

object - oriented

202.

Mark 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 the following questions.

Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.

a)

arrive

b)

return

c)

enter

d)

visit

203.

Mark 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 the following questions.

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

a)

from time to time

b)

time after time

c)

again and again

d)

very rapidly

204.

Which word(s) is(are) the closest in meaning with "sophisticated"?

a)

complex

b)

complicated

c)

spontaneous

205.

Which word has the meaning "steal from a shop"?

a)

shoplift

b)

stoplight

c)

shoppush

d)

Shpping

206.

Which word(s) is(are) the closest in meaning with "identify"?

a)

point out

b)

recognize

c)

identity

207.

Which is the thing that appear at the rear end of a vehicle?

a)

Driver license

b)

License plate

c)

signal light

d)

mirror

208.

What do you call an action or scene that's recorded by a camera?

a)

Evidence

b)

movie

c)

footage

d)

MV

209.

What do you call a pilotless flying device?

a)

UFO

b)

Drone

c)

Plane replica

210.

Which word is the closet in meaning to the word test(v)?

a)

Pilot

b)

Cabin crew

c)

Debut

211.

Edwin : But I usually can’t make head or tail of what I read.

a)

know

b)

remember

c)

understand

d)

get angry

212.

Tony :Okay. We will ask our teacher to explain to us again or burn the midnight oil reading through those notes ourselves.

a)

to use oil lamp to study

b)

to work until late at night

c)

to study at midnight

d)

to study after midnight

213.

Tony : Then what are we waiting for? Let’s make hay while the sun shines.

a)

Let’s work hard when the sun shines.

b)

Let’s get help while we still have the opportunity.

c)

Let’s ask our teacher the exam questions.

d)

Let’s help our teacher while the sun shines.

214.

Sue: I really enjoy his lessons. I was weak in Science before.

Miza: I could not catch up with the others before. But now, I am getting good grades.

a)

understand what is taught

b)

be at the same level as

c)

answer correctly

d)

become popular

215.

I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.

a)

like

b)

mean

c)

tolerate

d)

care

216.

I take my hat off to all those people worked hard to get the contract.

a)

dislike

b)

discourage

c)

detest

d)

respect

217.

Don’t be chicken-hearted; ask her to the party.

a)

active

b)

cowardly

c)

shy

d)

modest

218.

Thanks for drawing the posters for me. I must say that you have gone to great lengths to do those drawings.

a)

gone away

b)

succeeded

c)

put in a lot of effort

d)

a great talent

219.

The concert was a success. Those who put up a good show should be feeling proud.

a)

attended the show

b)

show they could do it

c)

practise hard

d)

performed well

220.

I'm sure the police will be able to arrest the burglars. It's only a matter of time.

a)

The burglars will never be caught.

b)

The burglars will be caught sooner or later.

c)

It is too late to arrest the burglars.

d)

There is not enough time.