Free Printable CLOSET IN MEANING

1.

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

2.

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

a)

able

b)

capable

c)

skillful

d)

talented

3.

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

a)

affective

b)

self-reliant

c)

self-restricted

d)

reliant

4.

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

5.

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

a)

jobs

b)

works

c)

exercises

d)

problems

6.

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

a)

necessary

b)

dispensible

c)

vital

d)

fundamental

7.

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

8.

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

a)

unlike

b)

likeable

c)

likely

d)

unlikely

9.

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

10.

"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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

a)

solving

b)

adapting

c)

developing

d)

mastering

14.

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

15.

His dedication to the educational charity was truly _______.

a)

admirable

b)

reliable

c)

critical

d)

disapproving

16.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : " Extensive"

a)

intensive

b)

large

c)

far- reaching

d)

big

17.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : " enlist"

a)

initiative

b)

enrich

c)

recruit

d)

isolate

18.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST : "dishearten"

a)

offensive

b)

indicate

c)

discourage

d)

commom

19.

indicate the word(s) CLOSEST :" ephemeral"

a)

short-term

b)

strategy

c)

mislead

d)

glory

20.

indicate the word(is) OPPOSITE: " rigid"

a)

inherit

b)

peer

c)

flexible

d)

genertic

21.

indicate the word(is) OPPOSITE:" submissive"

a)

subdued

b)

docile

c)

rebellious

d)

obedient

22.

Mark 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 questions.: " He didn’t think I could do it, but I proved him wrong and made him eat his words."

a)

endorse

b)

satisfy

c)

admit

d)

regret

23.

Mark 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 questions.

"It’s hard to find out whether people are more truthful when answering interview questions than product research surveys."

a)

A. uncertain

b)

B. honest

c)

C. loyal

d)

D. dishonest

24.

indicate the word(is) CLOSET:" The writer was really hot under the collar when his novel was mistaken for another."

a)

calm

b)

curious

c)

angry

d)

worried

25.

indicate the word(is) CLOSET: " go extinct"

a)

die for

b)

die out

c)

die of

d)

die from

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

29.

The related publications are far too numerous to list individually.

a)

A. much

b)

B. legion

c)

C. few

d)

D. full

30.

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

31.

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

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

35.

Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire ?

a)

A. inquire about

b)

B. accept

c)

C. report

d)

D. find out

36.

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

37.

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

38.

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

39.

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

40.

“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

41.

CLOSEST in meaning.

They found the film “ Titanic” interesting.

a)

boring

b)

exciting

c)

terrible

d)

awful

42.

Closest meaning

The ending of the film was quite touching.

a)

moving

b)

surprising

c)

moved

d)

surprised

43.

CLOSEST in meaning

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

a)

stop

b)

start

c)

take part

d)

join

44.

Closest in meaning

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

a)

put

b)

thrown

c)

smelt

d)

enjoyed

45.

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

a)

In spite

b)

Despite

c)

Though

d)

Even

46.

Closest in meaning:

They were exhausted after the long trip.

a)

.great

b)

happy

c)

plentiful

d)

very tired

47.

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

48.

Closest in meaning:

As a government official, Franklin often traveled abroad

a)

alone

b)

secretly

c)

overseas

d)

widely

49.

Closest in meaning:

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

a)

violent

b)

scary

c)

gripping

d)

funny

50.

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

51.

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

52.

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

53.

Opposite in meaning

We were disappointed that we couldn’t get tickets.

a)

terrified

b)

relaxed

c)

surprised

d)

satisfied

54.

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

55.

Opposite in meaning

Most of the houses in Hoi An are historic.

a)

modern

b)

old

c)

beautiful

d)

high

56.

Opposite in meaning

The air in the big cities is very dirty.

a)

polluted

b)

fresh

c)

cold

d)

purity

57.

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

58.

Closest in meaning

.Each student has different viewpoints on the matter.

a)

look

b)

idea

c)

opinion

d)

talk

59.

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

60.

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

61.

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

62.

Closet meaning of: " well-known"

a)

successful

b)

honest

c)

famous

d)

rich

63.

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with: "preserve"

a)

impact

b)

protect

c)

edit

d)

confuse

64.

Which one has the CLOSET meaning with: "impact"

a)

influence

b)

threat

c)

danger

d)

pollution

65.

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

66.

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

67.

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

68.

Which one has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined word:

We should stop depleting natural resources.

a)

conserving

b)

decreasing

c)

destroying

d)

progressing

69.

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

70.

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

a)

threats

b)

solutions

c)

phenomena

d)

disasters

71.

Many _______ are being dumped into the water.

a)

chemistry

b)

chemists

c)

chemicals

d)

chemically

72.

How much energy does every household ______ every day?

a)

convert

b)

eliminate

c)

consume

d)

produce

73.

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

a)

Global warming

b)

Fossil fuel

c)

Preservation

d)

Depletion

74.

________ 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

75.

_______ 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

76.

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

77.

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

78.

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

79.

What is this environmental problem?

a)

Rising sea levels

b)

Polar ice melting

c)

Global warming

d)

Water pollution

80.

What is this environmental problem?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Global warming

c)

Fossil fuel depletion

d)

Air pollution

81.

In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.

a)

A. give up

b)

B. go up

c)

C. make up

d)

D. bring up

82.

She decided to find a job to earn money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper.

a)

A. lend

b)

B. make

c)

C. borrow

d)

D. raise

83.

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

a)

A. good

b)

B. famous

c)

C. great

d)

D. gifted

84.

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

85.

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

86.

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

87.

We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.

a)

A. join

b)

B. break

c)

C. share

d)

D. pick up

88.

It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.

a)

A. views

b)

B. ideas

c)

C. jobs

d)

D. chores

89.

We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED lightbulbs and unplug unused electronic devices.

a)

A. reuse

b)

B. reduce

c)

C. recycle

d)

D. reproduce

90.

Everyone should remember to switch off the lights before going out to save electricity.

a)

A. go off

b)

B. turn off

c)

C. take off

d)

D. log off

91.

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

92.

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

93.

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

a)

A. necessary

b)

B. optional

c)

C. obligatory

d)

D. redundant

94.

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

95.

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

96.

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

97.

Which of these is the opposite of straight?

a)

beautiful

b)

rooked

c)

definite

d)

self-conscious

98.

There are substantial differences between the two species.

a)

amazing

b)

slight

c)

onsiderable

d)

difficult

99.

You need to dress neatly and elegantly for the interview. The first impression is very important.

a)

formally

b)

shabbily

c)

untidy

d)

comfortably

100.

What are the synonyms of the word policeman?

a)

bobby

b)

cop

c)

crime

d)

humancatch

101.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

According to his colleagues, he's a very awkward person to deal with.

a)

clear

b)

easy

c)

graceful

d)

detrimental

102.

Choose the word(s) with the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word(s).

Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16.

a)

mandatory

b)

alternative

c)

optional

d)

selective

103.

The opposite of RESPONSIBLE

a)

DISresponsible

b)

ILresponsible

c)

IMresponsible

d)

IRresponsible

e)

UNresponsible

104.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Michael Evans is leaving the company to pursue his own business interests. .

a)

seek

b)

neglect

c)

continue

d)

desire

105.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

The country displayed all the features of a stagnant economy.

a)

flexible

b)

worthwhile

c)

crude

d)

vibrant

106.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

There is a slight difference in the way the company is run these days compared with a few years ago.

a)

flexible

b)

considerable

c)

crude

d)

delicate

107.

Today, women make up about one-half of high-paying excutive, administrative, and managerial occupations.

a)

a.Employers

b)

b.Jobs

c)

c.Professions

d)

d.Employment

108.

The opposite of FORTUNATELY

a)

DISfortunately

b)

ILfortunately

c)

IMfortunately

d)

IRfortunately

e)

UNfortunately

109.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Online and distance course allow you to work and study simultaneously.

a)

concurrently

b)

differently

c)

respectively

d)

subsequently

110.

New small businesses provide temporary workers to companies that are outsourcing, and individuals find new ways to do business over the Internet.

a)

a.Permanent

b)

b.Passing

c)

c.Limited

d)

d.Short-term

111.

The opposite of CONFORTABLE

a)

DISconfortable

b)

ILconfortable

c)

INconfortable

d)

IRconfortable

e)

UNconfortable

112.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

The laws restricting pollution in the city are very rigid.

a)

flexible

b)

considerable

c)

crude

d)

delicate

113.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

Despite the weather, supplies of food after the harvest were plentiful.

a)

approximate

b)

innocent

c)

even

d)

scarce

114.

Which of the following words have the same meaning as "patient"

a)

annoyed

b)

edgy

c)

hasty

d)

serene

115.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it.

a)

flexible

b)

considerable

c)

crude

d)

delicate

116.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.

a)

practical

b)

academic

c)

analytical

d)

logical

117.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Higher education students need to have analytical skills so that they can analyse a problem scientifically.

a)

tertiary education

b)

vocational education

c)

secondary education

d)

skill education

118.

Be careful ! It ........................ dangerous If you go out there !

a)

will be

b)

is

c)

will

d)

really

119.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSET in meaning to the word below:

MỀM MẠI, THANH NHÃ (adj)

a)

A. assistance

b)

B. bend

c)

C. delicate

d)

D. identity

120.

I ................... well with my sister.

a)

get long

b)

get along

c)

get a long

d)

get alone

121.

The antonym

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer

a)

unplanned

b)

deliberate

c)

accidental

d)

unintennational

122.

The antonym

Thach Sanh was very generous when he let Ly Thong and his mother go back to their home town.

A. selfish B. mean C. generous D. brave

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

123.

The antonym of ancestor is

a)

friend

b)

relative

c)

descendant

d)

forefather

124.

The antonym

She seems satisfied with her preparations for Tet .

A. happy B. exciting C. disappointed D. important

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

125.

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

a)

point out

b)

recognize

c)

identity

126.

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

127.

Closest in meaning

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

128.

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

129.

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

130.

Closest in meaning

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

131.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Young people still like wearing jeans nowadays.

a)

enjoy

b)

hate

c)

dislike

d)

mind

132.

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

133.

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

a)

solving

b)

adapting

c)

developing

d)

mastering

134.

Closest in meaning:

As a government official, Franklin often traveled abroad

a)

alone

b)

secretly

c)

overseas

d)

widely

135.

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

136.

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

137.

Closest in meaning:

They were exhausted after the long trip.

a)

.great

b)

happy

c)

plentiful

d)

very tired

138.

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

139.

” 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.

140.

Closest in meaning

We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.

a)

A. join

b)

B. break

c)

C. share

d)

D. pick up

141.

Closest in meaning

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

142.

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

143.

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

144.

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

Siti : Good.

a)

do

b)

see

c)

view

d)

watch

145.

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

146.

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

147.

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

148.

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

149.

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

150.

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

151.

Linda: Don’t worry, you can count on (3) me to help you.

Syura: Thank you so much.

a)

use

b)

follow

c)

believe in

d)

depend on

152.

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

153.

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

154.

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

155.

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

156.

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

157.

This is my last day in school as I am retiring from work. It is with a heavy heart that I am here before you today.

a)

with fright

b)

with sadness

c)

with tiredness

d)

with happiness

158.

Do you remember the time when you pulled my leg with an April Fool art? It was so funny that even the headmaster laughed about it!

a)

tricked me

b)

treated me

c)

stole from me

d)

laughed at me

159.

I hope you will also continue to visit me for I live just a stone’s throw away. I live you all.

a)

nearby

b)

oversea

c)

next door

d)

far away

160.

Ali : Bakar, can you lend me a hand?

a)

join me

b)

help me

c)

trust me

d)

support me

161.

Bakar : I’m afraid not. my hands are full. I’m not done with the painting yet.

a)

I am tired

b)

I am busy

c)

I need rest

d)

I have problems

162.

Ali : What? I thought Suresh was helping you.

Bakar: He was not serious, so Encik Lokman sent him about his business. （2 answers!)

a)

sacked him

b)

scolded him

c)

criticzed him

d)

dismissed him

163.

Sandy : Please come and help me, Susie. I can’t make head nor tail of this problem.

a)

can’t read anything for

b)

can’t make a model of

c)

can’t understand anything about

d)

don’t have enough information about

164.

Suzie : All right, but don’t you think it’s time you knuckle down认真 to some serious studying. But, I guess my advice is like water off a duck’s back.

a)

will flow away

b)

will make you think

c)

will not make you wet

d)

will have no effect or reaction

165.

Sandy : I know it’s my fault错. I’ll turn over a new leaf. For the moment, please give me a hand.

a)

turn over the leaves

b)

become a smart person

c)

change my bad attitude

d)

change the plants for you

166.

So, to be in the pink of health, you should consume red fruits and vegetables.

a)

wear pink

b)

be healthy

c)

be strong and big

d)

have a pink cheeks

167.

Make a full meal of these fruits and vegetables and eat to your heart’s content at least three times a week.

a)

as much as you like

b)

until you are overweight

c)

as much as you can afford

d)

as much as your heart can take

168.

However, if you follow this diet by fits and starts, you will not reap the benefits.

a)

step by step

b)

irregularly

c)

bit by bit

d)

regularly

169.

Barney : Have you heard that Peter’s house has been put on the market.

a)

rented out

b)

offered for sale

c)

emptied of furniture

d)

vacated for renovation

170.

Barney : Yes, they should. We are at the mercy of the developers who build houses without considering the impact on the environment.

a)

completely controlled by

b)

severely criticized by

c)

totally forgotten by

d)

rudely treated by

171.

Helen : My parents’ house is also on a hill slope. They like the fresh air and greenery. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that their house does not suffer the same fate.

a)

keeping calm

b)

hoping for the best

c)

putting my hands together

d)

solving problems by myself

172.

This morning, Joo Ann took my magazines without asking me. When I scolded her, she ran to mum and cried. Crocodile tears! Luckily, mum realized the truth. My little sister is awful.

a)

Angry crying

b)

Loud weeping

c)

Crying and yelling

d)

Tears that is not real

173.

The stories of Sybil Karthigesu caught my eye.

a)

hurt my eye

b)

were well written

c)

were not interesting

d)

grabbed my attention

174.

After the exhibition, we stopped to grab a bite before returning to the school. It was an interesting day.

a)

get free food

b)

eat something

c)

buy souvenirs

d)

take photographs

175.

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

a)

correct

b)

suitable

c)

exact

d)

right

176.

Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.

a)

recommendation

b)

photograph

c)

curriculum vitae

d)

reference

177.

Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.

a)

vanishing

b)

destroying

c)

polluting

d)

damaging

178.

Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.

a)

organization

b)

damage

c)

protection

d)

contamination

179.

After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.

a)

penalty

b)

goal

c)

score

d)

draw

180.

After such a difficult period of time, they finally tied the knot.

a)

broke up

b)

had a row

c)

gave up on

d)

got married

181.

Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.

a)

reduced

b)

recognized

c)

practiced

d)

encouraged

182.

Underwater activities are less varied and the most popular of which are snorkeling and scuba diving

a)

portable

b)

durable

c)

familiar

d)

diverse

183.

An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross

Societies in 1991.

a)

started

b)

dedicated

c)

treated

d)

helped

184.

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and

prisoners of war.

a)

mounted

b)

interested

c)

devoted

d)

excited

185.

We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.

a)

pollution

b)

disaster

c)

convention

d)

epidemic

186.

Women should never be considered to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics.

a)

education

b)

recognition

c)

participation

d)

advocate

187.

The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct

investment which flows into and within ASEAN.

a)

produce

b)

improve

c)

found

d)

combine

188.

Paid employment has undoubtedly brought economic and social gains to many women.

a)

easily

b)

certainly

c)

independently

d)

freely

189.

The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the

Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.

a)

weak and unprotected

b)

deaf and mute

c)

poor and disabled

d)

wealthy and famous

190.

Closest meaning

The ending of the film was quite touching.

a)

moving

b)

surprising

c)

moved

d)

surprised

191.

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

192.

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

193.

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

a)

unlike

b)

likeable

c)

likely

d)

unlikely

194.

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.

195.

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

196.

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

197.

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

198.

"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

199.

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

200.

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

CLOSET IN MEANING

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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