DẠNG CÂU TÌM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA – CLOSEST IN MEANING
BÀI TẬP PHÁT TRIỂN TỪ ĐỀ MINH HỌA – BÀI SỐ 1
1. But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.
A. show
B. quiz
C. contest
D. tour
2. In a school year in Vietnam, there are two terms called the first term and the second term.
A. grades
B. levels
C. semesters
D. systems
3. It is advisable that everyone in the family share the household duties.
A. views
B. ideas
C. jobs
D. chores
4. Despite her cries, no one came to provide assistance.
A. help
B. suggestion
C. requirement
D. belief
5. Salt has been used for centuries as a method of preserving food.
A. displaying
B. cooking
C. conserving
D. seasoning
6. When the game comes a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.
A. penalty
B. draw
C. score
D. goal
7. School uniforms are compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided
B. paid
C. depended
D. required
8. Setting and clearing the table or making bed are suitable chores for 8-to 10-years-old children.
A. appropriate
B. improper
C. unacceptable
D. unreasonable
9. Men should share household chores with women in their families.
A. cover
B. finish
C. take
D. split
10. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization
B. damage
C. protection
D. contamination
11. Many women sacrifice their career for their family.
A. work
B. unemployment
C. occupation
D. interest
12. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
A. spent
B. contributed
C. sacrificed
D. dedicated
13. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.
A. cut out
B. exhaled
C. removed
D. held
14. Ha Long Bay is well-known for its beauty. That’s why it receives many visitors every year.
A. famous
B. responsible
C. unknown
D. ideal
15. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. improvement
B. speed
C. expectation
D. treatment
16. That competition was sponsored by the host country.
A. limited
B. finished
C. financed
D. planned
17. Computers are recent accomplishments in our time.
A. structures
B. achievements
C. calculations
D. inventions
18. Those people who have enough courage are likely to be successful.
A. energy
B. motivation
C. bravery
D. desire
19. It’s vital that our children’s handwriting should be clear.
A. required
B. compulsory
C. essential
D. obliged
20. Young people are now getting more and more concerned about environmental problems.
A. worried
B. nervous
C. hopeless
D. uneasy
21. In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during a conversation.
A. irresponsible
B. courteous
C. secure
D. informal
22. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied during the social distancing time.
A. relaxed
B. comfortable
C. free
D. busy
23. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.
A. advertisements
B. game shows
C. contests
D. news
24. The differences between British and American English are comparatively small.
A. relatively
B. extremely
C. surprisingly
D. straightly
25. Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.
A. empty
B. faraway
C. crowded
D. poor
26. Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children.
A. strengths
B. weaknesses
C. abilities
D. good sides
27. The government needs to seek a solution to prevent domestic violence as soon as possible.
A. recreation
B. remedy
C. decision
D. technique
28. All of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.
A. encourage
B. generate
C. increase
D. expand
29. She has shown herself to be a highly competent manager.
A. ambitious
B. unqualified
C. proficient
D. decisive
30. A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is practising meditation.
A. reduce
B. relax
C. repeat
D. require
31. We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a child.
A. supported
B. limited
C. fostered
D. restricted
32. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. place
B. situation
C. time
D. issue
33. Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using more sophisticated tools.
A. common
B. modern
C. simple
D. complicated
34. This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.
A. stopped
B. designed
C. introduced
D. broadcasted
35. In the 20th century, most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.
A. conventional
B. contemporary
C. latest
D. new
36. The organization was established to better conditions for the disableD.
A. accept
B. improve
C. change
D. prepare
37. They all encouraged my creativity and inspired me in many ways.
A. overlooked
B. motivated
C. rejected
D. disappointed
38. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation.
A. afforestation
B. logging
C. lawn mowing
D. reforestation
39. Just by coincidence, I met my old classmate after 20 years.
A. sight
B. surprise
C. chance
D. luck
40. I only applied for this business with a view to accumulating first-hand experience.
A. describing
B. sharing
C. lacking
D. gaining
BÀI TẬP PHÁT TRIỂN TỪ ĐỀ MINH HỌA – BÀI SỐ 2
1. It wasn't a serious heart attack, but it gave him a terrible scare.
A. surprising
B. sudden
C. minor
D. severe
2 . If tasks are too challenging, the end result is that learners are discouraged.
A. demanding
B. fascinating
C. stimulating
D. encouraging
3. Flexible working hours could give working parents more time to spend with their children.
A. fixed
B. unchangeable
C. adjustable
D. stable
4 . Few musicians are as versatile as he is: he plays, composes, arranges, and teaches.
A. skillful
B. helpful
C. flexible
D. capable
5 . It's always difficult to come to a conclusion about portable computers because people buy them for different
reasons
A. available
B. reliable
C. transportable
D. responsible
6. How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away is/remains a mystery.
A. heavy
B. tiny
C. hard
D. minimal
7 . Ecotourism is making animals bolder and become less cautious about other animals.
A. foolish
B. sensitive
C. generous
D. careful
8 . Hue is the ideal place to enjoy life; it's a beautiful and hospitable city with its famous cultural heritage.
A. noticeable
B. friendly
C. generous
D. well-known
9 . As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant.
A. unnecessary
B. unbalanced
C. unfair
D. unhealthy
10 . New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the shop.
A. favourable
B. noticeable
C. spacious
D. formal
11 . In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as weddings, funerals, or
house-moving days.
A. favourite
B. whole
C. beautiful
D. suitable
12 . As fossil fuel resources are running out, it is important for the government to find some types of
alternative energy.
A. practical
B. possible
C. irreplaceable
D. substitute
13 . The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to Taj Mahal's unique beauty.
A. fitting
B. successful
C. agreeable
D. tasteful
14 . Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding
work of art.
A. significant
B. attractive
C. impressive
D. fascinating
15 . As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.
A. strange
B. impressive
C. unusual
D. interesting
16 . You can use earbuds to listen to music everywhere, even in public place, as nobody is disturbed.
A. annoyed
B. connected
C. involved
D. interacted
17 . Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools.
A. forbid
B. prohibit
C. disturb
D. neglect
18 . The system is so sensitive that it can detect changes in temperature as small as 0.003 degrees.
A. categorize
B. connect
C. recognize
D. remind
19 . Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things
easily.
A. gain
B. possess
C. improve
D. practise
20 . I like the general style of the building, but the chimneys are out of proportion—they're too big.
A. kind
B. model
C. structure
D. way
22 . There is even more pollution caused by burning the fuels needed to generate the energy to make new
products.
A. bring
B. produce
C. benefit
D. introduce
23 . Such policies may hinder attempts to achieve economic growth and may increase the level of
unemployment.
A. enforce
B. pass
C. deter
D. ban
24 . Within twenty years there was a thriving industry in photographic prints, which included impressive
landscapes, views and still lives.
A. healthy
B. prosperous
C. modern
D. green
25 . He was a hardworking and thrifty man who was saving to buy a small cottage from his employer.
A. sensible
B. miserable
C. poor
D. economical
26 . I think hockey is a hazardous sport because you are constantly getting hit into the boards which can lead
to broken bones.
A. dangerous
B. luxurious
C. fascinating
D. marvelous
27. Though he's not clever, he's a diligent worker and has often done well in the examinations.
A. clever
B. studious
C. practical
D. helpful
28 . Nowadays, there have still been some decisions by sports referees which are likely to be either
unsatisfactory or problematic.
A. disapproved
B. unacceptable
C. dissatisfactory
D. arguable
29 . Tennis wear has become a very lucrative business for both manufacturers and tennis stars.
A. expensive
B. profitable
C. risky
D. illegal
30 . His new million-dollar luxury car is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. admirable
B. showy
C. large
D. expensive
31 . The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable therefore she must be punished for
what she did.
A. respectable
B. satisfactory
C. unacceptable
D. mischievous
32 . In the polluted environment, infectious diseases can be passed easily from one person to another.
A. contagious
B. serious
C. mental
D. fatal
33. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. innovative
B. naive
C. guilty
D. benevolent
34. Mr. John Dopkin is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable
B. honest
C. kind
D. mean
35. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely
B. quickly
C. weakly
D. shortly
36. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics
she was going to buy.
A. excessive
B. limited
C. required
D. abundant
37. The policies of the government were beneficial to the economy as a whole.
A. harmless B. crude
C. detrimental
D. innocent
38. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess
B. large quantity
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
39. If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in.
A. negative
B. optimistic
C. conservative
D. neutral
40. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found.
A. public
B. personal
C. common
D. shared
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BÀI TẬP PHÁT TRIỂN TỪ ĐỀ MINH HỌA – BÀI SỐ 1
1. She phoned me this afternoon at the office and we had a brief chat.
A. lengthy
B. friendly
C. short
D. private
2. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. lively
B. attractive
C. accessible
D. revealed
3. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. industrious
B. honest
C. spiritual
D. practical
4. Mary could not hide her dismay at the result of the final exam as it was not as expected.
A. disappointment
B. depression
C. happiness
D. pressure
5. Certain courses in this university are compulsory; others are optional..
A. voluntary
B. free
C. stressful
D. mandatory
6. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded
soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. sadness
B. pain
C. loss
D. happiness
7. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. innovative
B. naive
C. guilty
D. benevolent
8. Mr. John Dopkin is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable
B. honest
C. kind
D. mean
9. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely
B. sluggishly
C. weakly
D. shortly
10. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. endangered
B. performed
C. defended
D. changed
11. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics
she was going to buy.
A. excessive
B. limited
C. required
D. abundant
12. The policies of the government were beneficial to the economy as a whole.
A. harmless
B. crude
C. detrimental
D. innocent
13. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop
B. continue
C. finish
D. consider
14. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess
B. large quantity
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
15. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction
B. consideration
C. ease
D. speculation
16. What time does the train from London depart?
A. arrive
B. occur
C. approach
D. finish
17. The major stone sections in the historical complex remain intact thanks to the unique construction
techniques.
A. attractive
B. common
C. picturesque
D. ancient
18. If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in.
A. negative
B. optimistic
C. conservative
D. neutral
19. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found.
A. public
B. personal
C. common
D. shared
20. People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.
A. remote
B. deserted
C. suburban
D. rural
21. Governments have to join hands to solve the environmental problems on a global scale.
A. worldwide B. nationwide
C. local
D. international
22. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice.
A. remaining B. declining
C. developing
D. shrinking
23. After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my obesity.
A. denial
B. approval
C. refusal
D. encouragement
24. Until 1990 most companies in the world would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender
discrimination is now disappearing.
A. unfairness
B. injustice
C. inequality
D. equality
25. Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
A. chance
B. prospect
C. possibility
D. improbability
26. The 21st century has witnessed the increasing formation of multicultural societies where a varying number
of ethnic people stay together.
A. emergence
B. decrease
C. vanishing
D. appearance
27. Many manufacturing companies have smart robots replace humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in
assembly lines.
A. dangerous
B. risky
C. safe
D. difficult
28. Professor Stephen Hawking thinks the primitive forms of A.I. which have been developed so far will cause
harm to human beings one day..
A. ancient
B. modern
C. original
D. new
29. If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they can be recruited.
A. chosen
B. dismissed
C. employed
D. trained
30. My brother was promoted last month for being such a committed worker.
A. trustworthy
B. irresponsible
C. unenthusiastic
D. unreliable
31. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years in this region, farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate
B. necessary
C. abundant
D. dominant
32. -“What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.”
- “I feel a little under the weather today.”
A. sick
B. happy
C. tired
D. fine
33. The CD ran in a continuous loop, playing the same songs over and over.
A. infrequently
B. repeatedly
C. endlessly
D. forever
34. My brother and his wife usually see eye to eye on the things that really matter.
A. respect each other B. disagree
C. decide
D. acknowledge
35. I made these all arrangements because I hardly get to see you. You come once in a blue moon.
A. once or twice
B. once in a while
C. rarely
D. too often
BÀI TẬP PHÁT TRIỂN TỪ ĐỀ MINH HỌA – BÀI SỐ 2
1. Don’t mention soccer to Henry because he would go and play at the drop of a hat.
A. in no time
B. unwillingly
C. unquestionably
D. immediately
2. She was a very busy manager. Such relaxed days were few and far between.
A. happening frequently
B. highly appreciated
C. becoming irregular D. seldom occurring
3. Yes, I suppose she was but she’d changed so much. She used to be chubby, but now she was all skin and
bone.
A. quite poor
B. hard up
C. rather plump
D. rather thin
4. My wife asked me to take our car to the mechanic because it’s acting up again.
A. operating in a strange way
B. working awkwardly
C. running at an unruly speed
D. functioning properly
5. I need to catch up on world events. I haven’t seen the news in ages.
A. go ahead with
B. catch sight of
C. watch the news
D. become outdated
6. The misunderstanding will be cleared up as soon as he gets here.
A. resolved
B. explained
C. dealt with
D. confused
7. The government kept back vital information concerning the oil spill.
A. revealed
B. suppressed
C. reserved
D. maintained
8. The problems in this neighborhood need to be sorted out before things get worse.
A. solved completely
B. left undone
C. give an explanation for
D. classified clearly
9. - “Why do you suddenly have so much energy?”
- “I’m hyped up on life. Isn’t life great? Let’s go for a run?”
A. very excited about
B. disappointed with
C. amused at
D. really eager for
10. “If you had studied instead of goofing off all semester, then you wouldn’t be so worried about tomorrow’s
exam.”
A. behaving not very well
B. passing time in a relaxed way
C. hardly trying to work
D. passing time studying
11. You can’t bury your head in the sand – you need to face up to your own problems.”
A. stay indoors all the time
B. ignore one’s duty
C. take notice of the situation
D. get out of bed despite sickness
12. Laura was over the moon when she got her exam results – 8 grade As!”
A. delighted
B. mostly hopeful
C. really disappointed
D. very happy
13. “I studied and studied for my driving test until I knew it by heart.”
A. learned as much as possible about it
B. was ignorant of it
C. performed the best
D. knew something very well
14. The wolves quickly melted into the dark forest, and were gone.
A. disappeared
B. turned down
C. came into sight
D. froze
15. She’s laid up for nearly four months after the accident last year.
A. able to work despite illness
B. unemployed for good
C. lying in bed because of illness
D. dismissed for carelessness
16. Don’t put words into my mouth! I never said I hate roses
A. interrupt rudely
B. mention wrongly C. quote exactly
D. ask politely
17. I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games
all day.
A. lose the game
B. completely understand
C. feel like a stranger
D. try to understand
18. Wait until they’re out of earshot, then I tell you exactly what happened to them on their holiday
A. likely to disappear
B. impossible to be seen
C. able to hear
D. necessary to be told
19. The President came under fire for his inconsiderate decision to close the government.
A. was praised
B. was criticized
C. received thanks
D. felt ashamed
20. Even though Derek had made up with Joan, the tension between them was still evident.
A. become friends again
B. stopped the argument C. had a quarrel
D. ended a quarrel
21. Libraries are an investment for the future and they should not be allowed to fall into decline.
A. get over increasing B. make an decrease
C. be on the increase
D. promote an increase
22. “I am nuts about computers. I have about seven in my house: four laptops and three desktop computers.”
A. need to sell something B. am sick of something C. like something a lot D. am part of a fan club
23. Her son, who was reported dead more than three years ago, came out of the blue.
A. apparently
B. purposely
C. suddenly
D. expectedly
24. “Hey Rachel, I think I sort of forget to thank you all for your help in the past week. Thank you.”
A. definitely
B. by the way
C. not really
D. in some ways
25. He was in the very seventh heaven when the girl consented to be his wife.
A. utterly discontented B. amazingly dreamy C. extremely depressed
D. wonderfully imaginative
26. "I don't believe them. Their story doesn't add up.”
A. seem reasonable
B. appear rational
C. seem confused
D. appear logical
27. The child went through a lot before recovering completely.
A. suffered
B. experienced
C. got over
D. soothed
28. Despite his financial problems, he managed to hold on to his fortune.
A. keep all
B. hold tightly
C. donate all
D. lose possession of
29. I am in favour of keeping the environment clean.
A. approve of
B. oppose to C. agree with
D. rely on
30. Despite the heavy traffic, Harry could get to the airport in the nick of time.
A. long after the planned time
B. with the little time to spare
C. in good condition
D. with no luggage to handle
31. You’re 25 years old now, but you still haven’t cut the apron strings.
A. relied on others
B. started doing well
C. become independent D. bought a new house
32. The first time I met my friend’s parents, I was walking on eggshells because I knew their political views
were very different from mine.
A. was talking nervously
B. was given many eggs
C. had to be very cautious
D. had a lot of pleasure
33. Since it is a surprise, don’t let the cat out of the bag.
A. let the bag away from the cat
B. reveal the true story
C. keep the cat inside the bag
D. hide the secret