465 câu trắc nghiệm từ đồng nghĩa và trái nghĩa

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EXERCISE 1. TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ
(ID:122738)Chọn 01 từ hoặc cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ
được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
Câu 1: My elder sister failed her final exam, which depressed my parents.
A. embarrassed

B. satisfied

C. pleased

D. disappointed

Câu 2: Many people say that he is always a good plumber.
A. a person who picks plums

B. a person who makes water pipes

C. a person who supplies water

D. a person who repairs water pipes

Câu 3: I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time

B. for relaxation

C. whenever she needed me

D. for a short period of time

(ID:122742)Chọn 01 từ hoặc cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được
gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
Câu 4: When she was 9 years old, she was a plump girl.
A. short

B. beautiful

C. fat

D. slim

Câu 5: Last year, the rush hour delayed our trip to the airport and as a result, we had to change
our flight.
A. a time of the year when people don’t like shopping
B. an hour in the afternoon when people do not travel on the road
C. an hour in the morning when the traffic is easy
D. a time during each day when traffic is at its easiest
Câu 6: Two weeks ago, when I was looking for a new pair of jeans in the night market, I ran
into Mai.
A. called loudly

B. met very quickly

C. saw by chance D. arranged to meet

EXERCISE 2. ĐÈ THI THỬ THPT ĐOÀN THƯỢNG LẦN 2 -2016
[146742 ] Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
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1) The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water is running.
A. flushing out with water
B. washing out with water
C. supplying water
D. cleaning with water
2) For a decade, that scientists has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to
longevity.
A. people who live to be 100 or older
B. people who are vegetarians
C. people who want to be fruitarians
D. people who are extraordinary
3) The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewives.
A. disability
B. deliberation
C. dismay
D. distaste
[146767 ] Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
4) His career advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40,
when he won the position of the company’s Chief Executive.
A. progress
B. elevation
C. rise
D. decrease
5) Using Facebook, you can post update sayings about your life every day.

A. locate
B. displace
C. establish
D. put up
6) Visitors to the Church of St. Menoux in France believed the fallacy that they could cure
their headaches by sticking their heads into a hole in a stone altar.
A. actual fact
B. false idea
C. true belief
D. children’s story
EXERCISE 3. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ SG&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 115065) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 50.In the 1980s, TV viewers began to hook up videocassette players to their TVs.
A. combine
B. stop
C. fasten
D. connect
Question 51. Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays.
A. children whose parents can't afford their schooling
B. children who die at birth
C. people who live 100 years or more
D. people who suffer from fatal diseases
Question 52. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. manually
B. spiritually
C. automatically
D. mechanically
(ID: 115069) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 53. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite
B. polite
C. unacceptable
D. rude
Question 54. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of
each other.
A. unaware
B. supportive
C. intolerant
D. tired
EXERCISE 4. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN KHTN 2016
(ID: 121231) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 60: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh

B. disobedient

C. understanding

D. obedient

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Question 61: I am afraid I haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne; that’s a
bad habit of mine.

A. determination

B. encouragement

C. beginning

D. cowardice

(ID: 121235) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 62: Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. instead of

B. as well as

C. unless

D. restricted

Question 63: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on
Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.
A. outcome

B. beginning

C. continuation

D. expansion

Question 64: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. intricate

B. obsolete

C. ultimate

D. appropriate

EXERCISE 5. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐA PHÚC LẦN 1 -2016
(124338) V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
43. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be smart
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident
D. be optimistic
44. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow down
B. put down
C. turn down
D. lie down
(124355) VIII. 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 sentences.
He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.
57.
A. put up with
B. base on
C. count on
D. take in

58. I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
A. be interested in
B. have connection C. be related
D. get in touch
59. We'll have to use the restrooms on the next floor because the ones on this floor are not in
working condition.
A. run out of
B. torn down
C. out of work
D. out of order
EXERCISE 6. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC GIANG LẦN 1-2016
(ID: 126625 )Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 50: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions
quickly.
A. arrive

B. clean

C. encounter

D. happen

Question 51: Adverse reviews in the New York press may greatly change the prospects of a
new Broadway production.
A. subversive

B. additional

C. encouraging

D. unfavorable

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Question 52: Engineers are still trying to come up with a commercially viable replacement for
internal-combustion engines.
A. feasible

B. accessible

C. desirable

D. derivable

(ID: 126629 )Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 53: I have a modest little glass fish tank where I keep a variety of small fish.
A. moderate

B. limited

C. conceited

D. excessive

Question 54: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all

aspects.
A. holding to

B. holding back

C. holding at

D. holding by

EXERCISE 7. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH 2016
(ID: 122333) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the world(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question from 20
to 21.
Question 20: A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college.
A. able to enjoy winter sports
C. able to read and write
writing

B. inflexible
D. unable to pass an examination in reading and

Question 21: In England, schooling is mandatory for all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. obligatory

B. voluntary

C. compulsory

D. advisory

EXERCISE 8. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH 2016
(ID: 122354) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 37: Bacteria can be both detrimental and helpful to humans, depending on the
specific type and effect.
A. useful

B. fatal

C. productive

D. harmful

Question 38: When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wage to attract his attention
is appropriate.
A. catching sight of B. pointing at

C. coming nearer to D. looking up to

Question 39: Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so
finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors.
A. classify

B. recognize

C. describe

D. communicate with

EXERCISE 9. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BỈM SƠN – THANH HÓA LẦN 1 – 2016

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(ID: 113510) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Whenever Susan invites us to dinner, she customarily prepares a lot of delicious
food.
A. naturally
B. necessarily
C. usually
D. certainly
Question 26. It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be eradicated in our country as more and more
people are struggling against it.
A. evolving
B. plunging
C. starting
D. striving
Question 27. His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. beautiful
B. showy
C. large
D. expensive
(ID: 113536) the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43: The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore
based enemies.
A. unique
B. novel

C. unnecessary
D. exotic
Question 44. This shouldn’t be too taxing for you.
A. comfortable
B. demanding
C. easy
D.
relaxing
EXERCISE 10. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN VINH LẦN 1- 2016
(125797) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 3: The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be
well-informed.
A. suspicious
B. popular
C. easily seen
D. beautiful
Question 4: Parents regard facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. read
B. translate
C. display
D. consider
Question 5: I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same
boat.
A. in a similar take
B. in a similar find
C. in a similar situation D. in a similar case
(125911) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 63: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the

same region.
A. remain unstable
B. fluctuate
C. restrain
D. stay unchanged
Question 64: There has been no huge improvement in the noise levels since lorries were
banned.
A. clear
B. obvious
C. insignificant
D. thin
EXERCISE 11. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN VINH LẦN 1 – 2016
(ID: 114159)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrases
SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: People in Korea gave books to schools in Indonesia, and Indonesians taught
Koreans a traditional dance. This exchange helped them learn about each other’s culture.
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A. giving and receiving things at the same time
same time

B. trying many different things at the

C. the process of changing an amount of one currency
people/parties to me

D. an arrangement for two

Question 2: Mobile libraries bring books to children in many small communities. These
libraries travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks.
A. staying in one place
C. can be bent easily and quickly
and often

B. moving from place to place
D.changing shape or expression easily

Question 3: If I say something odd, it’s because I didn’t sleep at all last night. When I get
extremely tired, I can sometimes get a bit weird.
A. not be able to participate
C. to be too clever

B. to set strangely or unusually
D. not be able to concentrate

EXERCISE 12. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN KHTN LẦN 1 - 2016
(ID: 114191) 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.
Question 53: A lot of people think that Angelina Jolie is really hot.
A. beautiful

B. cool

C. unattractive

D. kind

Question 54: “I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All
you do is play video game all day.”
A. trying to understand

B. to lose the game

C. to feel like a stranger

D. to know a lot about the area

EXERCISE 13. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN HUỆ LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 121564) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 4: The introduction of credit cards radically modified North Americans’ spending
habits.
A. reduced
B. altered
C. resolved
D. devoted
Question 5: He hurled the statue to the floor with such force that it shattered.
A. pulled
B. dropped
C. pushed
D. threw
Question 6: According to Freud, dreams can be interpreted as the fulfillment of wishes.
A. attainment
B. completion
C. performance
D. conclusion
(ID: 121619) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 53: Jenny was afraid because the dog sounded fierce.
A. cruel
B. gentle
C. untamed
D. malevolent
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Question 54: This kind of dress is becoming outmoded. If I were you, I wouldn’t dress it up at
the party.
A. fashionable
B. realistic
C. unfashionable
D. attractive
EXERCISE 14. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SƠN LA LẦN 1 – 2016
(126407) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 26: The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for the meeting.
A. tests

B. arrives

C. delays

D. takes after

Question 27: Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role.

A. having no child

B. educating a child

C. bring up a child

D. giving birth to a baby

Question 28: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. impressive

B. well-known

C. easy-looking

D. important

Question 29: The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless
wounded and homeless.
A. imprisoned

B. injured

C. poor

D. suffered

Question 30: The Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to victims of major disasters such
as floods, earthquakes, epidemics and famines.
A. shortage of water

B. serious droughts

C. serious shortage of food

D. poverty

EXERCISE 15. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI – 2016
(ID:116263)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 35: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO), was established in 1946.
A. set up

B. found out

C. run through

D. put away

Question 36: Paris is the ideal place to learn French; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with
Institutions for high quality linguistic teaching.
A. friendly

B. natural

C. affectionate

D. noticeable

Question 37: Species that have already lost habitat because of deforestation are given higher
priority in the plan because of their greater risk of extinction.
A. a thing that you do often and almost without thinking
B. the place where a particular type of animal or plan is normally found
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C. a subject that student don’t understand
D. a theme that everyone likes to discuss
(ID:116284) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of t he following questions.
Question 53: There have been significant changes in women’s lives since the women’s
liberation movement.
A.unimportant

B.controlled

C.political

D.disagreeable

Question 54: In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A.a destruction

B.an allowance

C.an exploitation

D.a prohibition

EXERCISE 16. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI 2- 2016
(ID: 123280) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 25: Designers could move away from conservative styles and promote the swimsuits
that revealed a body’s physical attributes.
A. hid

B. distorted

C. blocked

D. disrupted

Question 26: Lunar years were inconvenient for agricultural purposes.
A. useful

B. ideal

C. proper

D. practical

(ID: 123283) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Sometimes, advertisers impact society by the use of advocacy ads, whose purpose
is not to persuade the public to buy a product, but to change the public’s view about a specific
issue.
A. convince

B. dissuade

C. solicit

D. encourage

Question 28: Aside from simply being annoying, the most measurable physical effect of noise
pollution is damage to hearing.
A. difficult

B. ongoing

C. bothersome

D. refined

Question 29: Many communities now disapprove of these phones so much that they have
forbidden anyone of any age to use them while driving.
A. fully endorse their popularity

B. condemn or oppose their use

C. favor their use only by adults

D. agree to their unrestricted use

EXERCISE 17. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SPHN LẦN 3- 2016
(125075) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

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Question 25: The most effectively way to feel more mentally alert and energetic is to engage
in aerobic activity at least three times a week for 30 minutes.
A. vigorous
B. weak
C. agile
D. appealing
Question 26: The geologic history of the Earth reveals much information about the evolution
of the continents, oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere.
A. teaches
B. discloses
C. traces
D. donates
Question 27: Slang can be defined as a set of lexical, grammatical, and phonological
regularities used in informal speech.
A. situational

B. casual

C. informative

D. uneducated

(125096) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43: Body painting and tattooing: lip, ear, and nose plugs or rings; and bracelets, arm

bands, necklaces, and head ornaments made of bright feathers were traditionally used by many
groups to enhance beauty or to indicate status.
A. intelligent
B. dark
C. brilliant
D. rare
Question 44: No deep understanding of the Solar System can be achieved without an
appreciation of the basic properties of the Sun.
A. Improper

B. shallow

C. thorough

D. inappropriate

EXERCISE 18. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT HÀM LONG LẦN 2- 2016
(ID: 118134)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 33: Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
A. worry about
B. get angry about
C. get involved in
D. look for
Question 34: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken
brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.
A. accidents
B. misunderstandings C. incidentals
D. misfortunes
Question 35. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.

A. honor
B. advantage
C. favor
D. right
(ID: 118149)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 46: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the
same region.
A. fluctuate
B. stay unchanged
C. restrain
D. remain unstable
Question 47: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional..
A. voluntary
B. free
C. pressure
D. mandatory
EXERCISE 19. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LƯƠNG NGỌC QUYẾN LẦN 1 – 2016

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(ID: 124991) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
from 25 to 29.
Question 25: Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by
using more sophisticated tools.

A. complicated

B. worldly

C. experienced

D. aware

Question 26: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day C. every second day D. every two days
Question 27: We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture
expressions

B. using speech

C. using verbs

D.

using

facial

Question 28: Each year about fifty hundred species of plants and animals are already being
eliminated.
A. dropped

B. removed

C. kicked

D. tossed

Question 29: The unmanned U.S space probe Mariner 9 sent back over 7,000 photos of Mars.
A. circulated

B. transmitted

C. conveyed

D. submitted

EXERCISE 20. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ LẦN 1- 2016
(ID:112822) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a
masterpiece.
A. a down- to – earth work of art
B. an excellent work of art
C. an expensive work of art
D. a large work of art
Question 21: Deer like figures made from willow shoots are the oldest evidence of human
habitation in the Grand Canyon.
A. proof
B. clue
C. dispute
D. exhibit
Question 22: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. frightens me

B. moves me
C. irritates me
D. steers me
Question 23: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home
and dry.
A. have got home dry
B. have been successful
C. have not got wet
D. have got no water
Question 24: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. unless
B. instead of
C. restricted
D. as well
as
EXERCISE 21. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ LẦN 2- 2016
(ID: 118920 ) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
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Question 6. City developed at the point where the Hudson and Passaic rivers mingle with the
water of the Atlantic Ocean.
A. associate
B. socialize
C. mix
D. part

Question 7. Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants.
A. promoted
B. assisted
C. realized
D. prevented
Question 8. Bone and ivory are light, strong and accessible materials for Inuit artists.
A. available
B. beautiful
C. economic
D. natural
(ID: 118924 ) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 9. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary
measures.
A. physical
B. severe
C. beneficial
D. damaging
Question 10. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has promoted its
trade relations with other countries.
A. balanced
B. restricted
C. expanded
D. boosted
EXERCISE 22. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 119824) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Câu 26: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he
resigned.

A. apposed
B. insisted
C. invited
D. Opposed
Câu 27: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. free
B. busy
C. relaxed
D. comfortable
Câu 28: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are
facing.
A. wealthy
B. kind
C. poor
D. broke
(ID: 119828) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 29: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back
B. holding by
C. holding to
D. holding at
Câu 30: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and
orphans.
A. separated
B. single
C. Married
D. divorced
EXERCISE 23. ĐỀ THI THỬ NGÔ SĨ LIÊN LẦN 1- 2016
(ID:115696)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)

CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Many education courses require both oral and written presentations
before degrees are awarded.
A. prepared
B. spoken
C. excellent
D. understood
Question 26. Although he is recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field,
Professor White cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class.
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A. get his ideas down B. recall his ideas
C. summarize his ideas D. get his ideas
across
Question 27. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the
world.
A. variety
B. changes
C. conservation
D. number
(ID:115700)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28. I would be happy to go along with the idea.
A. to disagree with the idea
B. to agree with the idea
C. to support the idea
D. to approve with the idea

Question 29. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it
occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. encouragement
EXERCISE 24. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGÔ SĨ LIÊN LẦN 2- 2016
(ID:115976)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question25: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work
B. out of practice
C. out of fashion
D. out of order
Question26: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé
to the company.
A. recommendation B. photograph
C. reference
D. curriculum vitae
Question27: GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken
by 14-16- year-old students.
A. fulfilled
B. required
C. specialized
D. applied
(ID:115980)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question28: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about”
A. behaving nice
B. behaving cleverly C. good behavior

D. behaving
improperly
Question29: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being late
B. Being cheerful
C. Being courteous D. Being efficient
EXERCISE 25. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGỌC TẢO LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 112688) Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences.
Question 30: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. behaving cleverly
B. behaving improperly
C. behaving nice
D. good behavior
Question 31: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was
released.
A. benevolent
B. innovative
C. guilty
D. naive

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(ID: 112691) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 32: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.

A. perfect
B. famous
C. skillful
D. modest
Question 33: The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water .
A. image
B. imagination
C. leash
D. bone
Question 34: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. time after time
B. from time to time
C. again and again
D. very
rapidly
EXERCISE 26. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGUYỄN TRÃI- THÁI BÌNH LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 120625) IV. Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR
in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences.
Question 25: I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. right
B. favor
C. honor
D. advantage
Question 26: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on
Earth.
A. irritations
B. annoyances
C. fears
D. risks
Question 27: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas

Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. prevent
B. terminate
C. lighten
D. initiate
(ID: 120629) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences .
Question 28: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within
the same region.
A. restrain
B. fluctuate
C. remain unstable D. stay unchanged
Question 29: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.
A. something to entertain
B. something sad
C. something enjoyable
D. something to suffer
EXERCISE 27. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT PHẠM CÔNG BÌNH LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 119471) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 60: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. free
B. voluntary
C. pressure
D. mandatory
Câu 61: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a
charity organization.
A. amicable
B. hospitable

C. kind
D. mean
(ID: 119474) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Câu 62: I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
A. be interested in B. get in touch
C. have connection D. be related
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Câu 63: In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. stressed
B. enlarged
C. progressed
D. ripened
Câu 64: The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.
A. influenced
B. touched
C. annoyed
D. sad
EXERCISE 28. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT PHẠM CÔNG BÌNH LẦN 2- 2016
(127014) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 60: I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy
B. very bored
C. very scared

D. very idle
Question 61: He admitted breaking his mother's vase.
A. agreed
B. regretted
C. denied
D. confessed
(127017) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 62: The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. going on
B. going up
C. going off
D. going down
Question 63: The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among
students.
A. excitement
B. purpose
C. sponsor
D. result
Question 64: He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.
A. decide
B. wonder
C. know
D. recognize
EXERCISE 29. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT YÊN LẠC 2- 2016
(ID: 118190) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
or phrase that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 11. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. right

B. correct
C. exact
D. suitable
Question 12. Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the
world.
A. difference
B. changes
C. conservation
D. variety
Question 13. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that
you need assistance.
A. food
B. help
C. bill
D. menu
(ID: 118249)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 63. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.
A. reluctant.
B. free
C. confident
D. busy
Question 64. The government has decided that the publication of the report would be
"contrary to the public interest".
A. unpleasant
B. despicable
C. agreeable
D. urbane
EXERCISE 30. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT YÊN LẠC LẦN 1- 2016

(ID: 1168934)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 42: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
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A. eliminate
B. protect
C. pollute
D. destroy
Câu 43: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unqualified
B. ill-educated
C. unskilled
D. unimpaired
(ID: 116937)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 44: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their
background.
A. under guarantee
B. in consideration of
C. regardless of
D. on account of
Câu 45: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue
B. felt sorry for us
C. refused to change his decision
D. changed his decision

Câu 46: I am concerned about my children.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. worried
EXERCISE 31. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT YÊN THẾ LẦN 2- 2016
(ID: 118705)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following from 21
to 23.
Câu 21: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. discourage
B. respect
C. detest
D. dislike
Câu 22: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target
B. in accident
C. at stake
D. in comfort
Câu 23:
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
(ID: 118709)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question from 24
to 25.
Câu 24: The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.

A. assemble
B. cooperate
C. associate
D. separate
Câu 25:
He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at
the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. encouragement
C. rudeness
D. measurement
EXERCISE 32. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT YÊN THẾ LẦN 3- 2016
(ID: 125746 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
Câu 30: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. important B. impressive

C. easy- looking

D. well- known

Câu 31: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. frightens me

B. moves me

C. steers me

D. irritates me

Câu 32: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have been successful

B. have not got wet

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C. have got no water

D. have got home dry

(ID: 125750 )Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Câu 33: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being cheerful D. Being late
Câu 34: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional..
A. voluntary B. pressure

C. mandatory

D. free

EXERCISE 33. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐÀO DUY TỪ LẦN 9- 2016
( 146196) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: One often expends far more energy in marathon run than expected.
A. exhausts

B. consumes
C. spends
D. reserves
Question 21: We left New York when I was six; so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. clear
B. explicable
C. ambiguous
D. unintelligible
( 146245) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 62: The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea and shore
based enemies.
A. unique

B. vital

C. novel

D. exotic

Question 63: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. always
B. sometimes
C. hardly
D. never
Question 64: What a lovely baby! He certainly resembles his father, doesn’t he?
A. takes after
B. takes off
C. takes on
D. takes up

EXERCISE 34. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGUYỄN QUANG DIÊU 17/6/2016
[144845] Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. confident
B. Reluctant
C. occupied
D. free
Question 2: Now when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. less and less
D. lesser and fewer
[144911] Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 60: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. expect more
B. do better
C. speed
D. treat better
Question 61: Peter didn’t mean to be disrepsectful to his teacher. He just couldn’t control his
temper.
A. showing lack of attention
B. showing impolite behaviour
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C. showing lack of trust
D. showing nervousness
Question 62: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is

saying or asking you.
A. express interest to B. be interested in
C. be related to
D. pay all attention to
EXERCISE 35. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT HÀ HỘI 2016
(ID: 129806)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents.
A. encouraged

B. satisfied

C. disappointed

D. pleased

25. I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left.
A. for relaxation

B. for a whole night

C. for a long period of time

D. for a short period of time

26. She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her
students.
A. intelligent

B. dedicated

C. polite

D. honest

27. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.
A. punishment

B. offense

C. demand

D. loss

(ID: 129826)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPPOSITE in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
28. Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and
more selfish.
A. effective

B. ineffective

C. capable

D. proficient

29. A surprising percentage of the population in remote area is illiterate.
A. able to speak fluently

B. unable to speak fluently

C. unable to read and write

D. able to read and write

EXERCISE 36. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 2- 2016
(130838) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 3. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. weakly
B. slowly
C. leisurely
D. shortly
Question 4. To be honest, I go to the museums once in a blue moon.
A. from time to time B. once in a while C. very often
D. seldom
(130841) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5. Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent
action is taken.
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A. damaging
B. polluting
C. vanishing
D. destroying
Question 6. Currently, there are more deer in the United States than at any other time

in our history.
A. Before long
B. At present
C. Up to now
D. At once
Question 7. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. exchange
B. arrange
C. explain
D. complain
EXERCISE 37. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐA PHÚC LẦN 2 - 2016
* [133250] Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings.
Question 25: It is very discourteous to intrude during someone’s conversation.
A. interrupt
B. find fault
C. disagree
D. leave quickly
Question 26: In certain type of poisoning, you should immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty
water in order to induce vomiting.
A. control
B. stop
C. cause
D. clean
Question 27: It is useless to attempt to flee from every danger: some risks must be taken.
A. run away
B. hesitate
C. hide oneself
D. protect oneself

* [133265] Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings.
Question 33: The noise is so faint that it was impossible to be sure what it was or even where it came from.
A. general
B. indistinct
C. frightening
D. loud
Question 34: The kids persisted with their soccer game even though recess was over.
A. insisted on
B. continued in spite
C. resisted of
D. stopped
EXERCISE 38. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT TRẦN PHÚ- HOÀN KIẾM- 2016
(130681) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A customs union is an organization of autonomous country that agree that
international trade between member states is free of restrictions.
A. boring
B. massive
C. dependent
D. prosperous
Question 2: The point at which pain becomes intolerable is known as the pain perception
threshold.
A. elusive
B. altered
C. intensified
D. bearable
(130753) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 62: The chameleon is thought to change color to conform to its surrounding, but that

is rarely true.
A. clashes with the colors around it
B. differs from the color of its selting
C. contrasts with its surroundings
D. looks the same as its environment
Question 63: The advanced technologies will change the course of modern medical history.
A. progressive
B. delicate
C.praised
D. attractive
Question 64: It is also recognized that weapons of the mass destruction, including nuclear
weapons, were to be forbidden in space.
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A. destroyed

B. banned

C. avoid

D. advanced

EXERCISE 39. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BẮC GIANG 4/2016
(127477) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) or
phrase(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Although the government has taken certain measures to protect elephants,
numerous threats remain for them.

A. a lot of
B. too much
C. a few
D. some
Question 2: GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by
14-16-year-old students.
A. fulfilled
B. specialized
C. applied
D. required
Question 3: We can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
A. using facial expressions
B. using speech
C. using gesture
D. using verbs
(127504) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about.
A. behaving cleverly
B. behaving nice
C. behaving improperly
D. good behavior
Question 26: I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A. Being courteous
B. Being cheerful
C. Being efficient
D. Being late
EXERCISE 40. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH 2016
143607 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

from 28 to 29.
Question 28: Vietnamese folk singing like cheo, tuong, cai luong, etc. is not the youth’s cup
of tea.
A. the young’s interest

B. the teenagers’ mischief

C. the young’s hatred

D. the youth’s drinking tea

Question 29: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the
sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. loss

B. happiness

C. worry and sadness D. pain and sorrow

143610 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
from 30 to 32.
Question 30: On Sundays, they always feel lethargic and don’t want to do anything.
A. energetic

B. cheerful

C. tired and lazy

D. optimistic

Question 31: He pronounced Mary the winner of the song contest this year.
A. produced the sound B. said publicly

C. told officially

D. sounded

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Question 32: Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and
fertile soil for agriculture.
A. variety

B. destruction

C. contamination

D. fertilizer

EXERCISE 41. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NAM ĐỊNH LẦN 1- 2016
(139473) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 42: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. eliminate
B. protect
C. pollute

D. destroy
Câu 43: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unqualified
B. ill-educated
C. unskilled
D. unimpaired
(139476) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 44: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their
background.
A. under guarantee B. in consideration of
C. regardless of
D. on account of
Câu 45: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue
B. felt sorry for us
C. refused to change his decision
D. changed his decision
Câu 46: I am concerned about my children.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. worried
EXERCISE 42. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NAM ĐỊNH LẦN 2- 2016
(ID: 140042 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions
25. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship
began to sink.
A. exhausted

B. surprised
C. frightened
D. excited
26. Books are primary means for dissemination of knowledge and information.
A. invention
B. attempt
C. variety
D. distribution
27. Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologist can now gain insights into the nature of
human cell.
A. deep understanding
B. far-sighted views
C. spectacular sightings
D. in-depth studies
(ID: 140584 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
43. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to
study.
A. made room for
B. put in charge of
C. kept in touch with D. lost control of
44. Fruit and vegetable grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. excess
B. large quantity
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
EXERCISE 43. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT TÂY NINH 2016

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(142158)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 31: We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
A. irresponsible
B. dutiful
C. responsible
D. accountable
Câu 32: Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house.
A. stabilize
B. alter
C. diminish
D. increase
(142167) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 38: Some experts believe that the functions of the print media will be replaced by audio or
visual media.
A. services
B. roles
C. accomplishments D. influences
Câu 39: American Indian cultures differ markedly from one another in language and in
lifestyle.
A. historically
B. significantly
C. regionally
D. incorrectly
Câu 40: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each

other.
A. attraction
B. movement
C. enthusiasm
D. interest
EXERCISE 44. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HÓA 2016
(133452) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. essential
B. difficult
C. expensive
D. wasteful
Question 2: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. luckily
B. suddenly
C. gradually
D. eventually
Question 3: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly
B. hungry
C. freely
D. alone
(133582) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all
Question 34:
aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back
C. holding by

D. holding to
We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24
Question 35:
hours.
A. slow
B. open
C. unsure
D. uninterested
EXERCISE 44. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT TIỀN GIANG 2016
(139730) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 16: “I could have eaten a horse” Bob said.
A. hated horses very much

B. ran much faster than a horse

C. could win a horse races game

D. was very hungry

Question 17: Most bear species are omnivorous, but individual diets can range from almost
exclusively herbivorous to almost exclusively carnivorous, depending on what food sources are
available locally and seasonally.
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A. concerning easily attacking passers-by
B. relating to eating meat and plants

C. having to do with hunting food near and all year
D. involving sleeping in winters
Question 18: She is a couch potatoe while he is a fitness freak.
A. a person who avoids eating potatoes B. a person who fits all-size clothes
C. a person who likes keeping fit

D. a person who is frightened of fitness.

(139760) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 34: Americans like to be simple in how they wear, so American students choose to
wear casual clothes when they go to school.
A. informal clothes

B. uniforms

C. protective wears

D. comfortable clothes

Question 35: The victims on the flight MH370 were thought to be in desperate hours before the
airplane might have disappeared into nowhere.
A. resilient

B. useless

C. anxious

D. distressed

EXERCISE 45. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT TRÀ VINH 2016
(146025) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the Word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined Word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable
B. warm
C. lazy
D. dirty
Question 26: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer..
A. unplanned B. deliberate
C. accidental
D. unintentional
B.
(146028) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. easy-going
B. important
C. impressive
D. well-known
Question 28: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. frightens me B. moves me
C. irritates me
D. steers me
Question 29: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a
masterpiece.
A. an expensive work of art
B. a down-to-earth work of art
C. an excellent work of art
D. a large work of art

EXERCISE 46. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BÌNH AN – BÌNH DƯƠNG 2016
(145002) Indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in
each of the following questions.
25. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior
B. mandatory
C. beneficial
D. constructive
26. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed
B. expect more
C. do better
D. treat better
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27.This college emphasizes the primacy of teaching over research.
A. give it primary stress
B. make it most important
C. make it important at first
D. make it most importance
(145006) Indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions.
28. Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.
A. Neglecting
B. Overlooking
C. Watching
D. Noticing

29. "Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up"
A. activist
B. feminist
C. optimist
D. Hobbyist
EXERCISE 47. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BÌNH GIANG LẦN 1- 2016
(ID: 137448 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 25: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable
B. warm
C. dirty
D. lazy
Question 26: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary
B. free
C. pressure
D. mandatory
(ID: 137452 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions
Question 27: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. acceptable
B. pretty highs
C. wonderful
D. reasonable
Question 28: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. enter
B. visit
C. arrive

D. return
Question 29: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. come into
B. brought up
C. put up
D. grown up
EXERCISE 48. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BÌNH GIANG LẦN 2- 2016
(ID: 137886 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 25: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she
went abroad to study.
A. made room for

B. put in charge of C. kept in touch with

D. lost control of

Question 26: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. reveal

B. conserve

C. cover

D. presume

(ID: 137889 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions

Question 27: I’m a bit wary of giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.
A. cautious

B. upset

C. willing

D. capable

Question 28: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
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A. out of work
practice

B. out of fashion

C. out of order

D. out of

Question 29: It was great to see monkeys in their natural habitat.
A. sky

B. land

C. forest

D. home

EXERCISE 49. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BÌNH GIANG LẦN 3- 2016
(ID: 141215 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 25: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred
at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. encouragement
Question 26: Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to
the verge of extinction
A. enriched
B. Contaminated C. purified
D. strengthened
(ID: 141224 )Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions
Question 27: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted
B. as well as
C. unless
D. instead of
Question 28: In English, the subject precedes the verb.
A. comes first
B. comes before
C. be in front

D. comes after
Question 29: To prepare for a job interview, you should jot down your qualifications, work
experience as well as some important information about yourself.
A. what you have experienced
B. your bio data and special qualities
C. your own qualities in real life
D. what you have earned through study
EXERCISE 50. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN VINH LẦN 2- 2016
(130392) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: Before he went on vacation, Peter left explicit instructions for the decoration of
his office.
A. clear
B. colorful
C. vague
D. direct
Question 4: The earthquake caused great devastation in California.
A. confusion
B. gaps
C. ruin
D. movement
Question 5:
He is from such an unemotional family, he will never learn to unleash his
feelings.
A. describe
B. conceal
C. release
D. extend
(130459) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or

phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 63: He was arrested for his illicit drug trade in the police raid yesterday.
A. legal
B. irregular
C. elicited
D. secret
Question 64: I eat lunch with a convivial group of my friends.
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A. unsociable

B. large

C. old

D. lively

EXERCISE 51. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN VINH LẦN 3- 2016
(141862) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 19: During the five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all
aspects.
A. holding back
B. holding at
C. holding by

D. holding to
Question 20: There is growing concern about the way the industrial zone in Ha Tinh
province has destroyed the environment.
A. consideration
B. ease
C. questions
D. attraction
(141887) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 41: Scientist often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted
slowdown.
A. an improvement
B. a reform
C. inflation
D. a decline
Question 42: Experts hope that the vaccine will be mass – produced in the near future.
A. produced in great numbers
B. produced with high cost
C. produced in small numbers
D. produced cheaply
Question 43: Many women faced hurdles in the business world especially problems in
raising money.
A. small group
B. questions
C. fences
D. obstacles
EXERCISE 52. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN- ĐÀ NẴNG 2016
131969 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25. He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. easy-looking
B. important
C. well- known
D. impressive
Question 26. American children customarily go trick or treating on Halloween.
A. inevitably
B. readily
C. happily
D. traditionally
Question 27. They are going to suffer a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare.
A. get into
B. stand in with
C. come in for
D. put across
131973 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28. For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by
females.
A. complicated
B. dangerous
C. safe
D. peculiar
Question 29: He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wanted to see
B. was shocked
C. was happy
D. wanted to cry
EXERCISE 53. ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN 2016
ID: 136139 Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
39. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the
sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
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