Smilar opposite entrance test for high school exams ( answers)

SIMILAR + OPPOSITE
I. Mark SIMILAR words:
1. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people.
A. fabulous B. crowded
C. local
D. urban
2. She was looking through a magazine as she waited in the doctor’s office.
A. reading
B. checking
C. receiving
D. publishing
3. I can endure most things but I can’t stand noisy children.
A. put up with
B. put on
C. put aside
D. put off
4. What benefits does TV bring about to people’s life?
A. programs
B. events
C. advertisements
D. advantages
5. The people in the building could not escape when the fire broke out because
the exit was blocked by the fire.

A. tunnel

B. route

C. entrance

D. passage

6. Maria is slowly recovering from her illness.
A. getting over
B. going over
C. coming across D. turning down
7. We expected her at nine but she finally turned up at eleven.
A. took
B. read
C. arrived
D. looked for
8. At night, you observe the stars in the sky.
A. look about-mong chờ,đợi chờ B. look at C. look on đứng nhìn,quan sát
D. look after
9. Neither his parents nor his teacher is satisfied with his result
A. pleased
B. interested
C. bored
D. agreed
10. Son Doong cave should be preserved for our descendants
A. Spoiled
B. damaged
C. destroyed D. conserved
11. I feel so depressed now and I wish my parents could put themselves in my shoes
to understand that I want to be a designer instead of a doctor.
A. calm
B. down
C. confident
D. stressed
12. When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against
such a tremendous increase.

A. huge
B. light
C. tiring
D. difficult
13. She refused the new job in New York because she didn’t want to move.
A. turned down
B. get on
C. looked around
D. set off
II. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word.
1. Our students agreed to take part in the competition enthusiastically.
A. refused
B. denied
C. volunteered D. enjoyed
2. The church is quite an ancient building.
A. old
B. modern
C. fresh
D. historic
3. The majority of The Viet live along the Red River and The Mekong Delta.
A. a half
B. all
C. minority
D. none
4. Son Doong cave should be preserved for our descendants
A. conserved
B. spoiled
C. destroyed
D. damaged

5. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic
B. forger
C. faulty
D. original
6. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. dissatisfied
B. excited
C. shocked
D. interested


1. SIMILAR He was astounded to see her appear from the house.
A. unhappy
B. astonished
C. frightened
D. amused
2. OPPOSITE Son Doong cave should be preserved for our descendants
A. conserved
B. destroyed
C. protected
D. saved
3. SIMILAR New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624.
C. destroyed
A. established
B. demolished
D. pointed
4. OPPOSITE It is interesting to watch Disney channel everyday.
A. bored
B. amazing C. boring

D.amazed
5. OPPOSITE If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money,
but also the environment will be cleaner.
A. waste
B. count
C. earn
D. replace
6.OPPOSITE She’s been staying up late studying for the exam.
A. going to bed late B. going to bed early
C. going to bed in time
D. staying in bed
7. OPPOSITE I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she turned down
my invitation.
A. disagreed
B. agreed
C. refused
D. put off
8.SIMILAR I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. acceptable
B. pretty high
C. wonderful
D. reasonable
9. OPPOSITE The majority of The Viet live along the Red River and The Mekong Delta.
A. minority
B. all
C. a half
D none
10. SIMILAR: What benefits does TV bring about to people’s life?
a. A. advantages
B. events

C. advertisements
D. programs
11. SIMILAR: Compounds which are plentiful in nature are calcium carbonate, calcium
sulphate, and aluminum oxide.
A. abundant
B. obscure
C. unstable
D. reliable
12. OPPOSITE: Math and Literature are compulsory subjects with every student in Vietnam.
A. optional
B. love
C. favorite
D. required
13. OPPOSITE: We cannot clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight.
A. dirty
B. clean
C. honored
D. respected
14. OPPOSITE: I am pleased that you are interested in learning English.
A. happy
B. lucky
C. disappointed
D. glad
15. OPPOSITE : In some countries, students refuse to wear uniform at school.
A. agree
B. deny
C. volunteer
D. enjoy
16 .OPPOSITE I invited her to my party, but she turned down
A. turn up

B. refused.
C. agreed
D. face up
17.SIMILAR: There are some drawbacks in the city life nowadays.
A. disadvantages
B. advantage
C. good
D. bad
18.OPPOSITE I often feel stressed out before taking an important exam.
A. tensed
B. Tired
C. Worried
D. relaxed
19. OPPOSITE It is very dangerous for children to swim in this river.
A. quiet
B. important
C. convenient
D. safe
20.OPPOSITE They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month
because of the epidemic.


A. do with

B. take up

C. turn round

D. put off