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ĐẠI HỌCTHẤI NGUYÊN

TRƯNG TÂM HỌC LIỆU

NHÀ XUẤT BẢN ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA HÀ NỘI



LỜI NÓI ĐẦU
“Các dạng bài tập đọc hiểu tiếng A nh” được biên soạn
nhằm phục vụ đối tượng là học sinh phổ thông, học viên đang
học Tiếng Anh để luyện thi vào các trường cao đẳng, đại học
. Tài liệu tham khảo này giúp các bạn luyện khả năng đọc
hiểu qua nhiều dạng bài tập đọc hiểu khác nhau. Tài liệu
đồng thời cũng là n^uồn tham khảo phong phú cho các giáo
viên tiếng Anh trong quá trình giảng daỵ và kiểm tra môn
tiếng Anh.

Cuốn sách này dược phân chia làm 6 phần, mỗi phần là
một dạng bài tập đọc hiêu được biên soạn theo mức độ khó
tăng dần và có phần đáp án kèm theo để bạn đọc có thậ đối
chiếu tham khảo:
Phần A: Reading Comprehension (word meaning from
context)
Phần B: Reading Comprehension (sentence)
Phần C: Reading Comprehension (gap-filling)
Phần D: Reading Comprehension (multiple choice)
Phần E: Reading Comprehension (answer the question)
Phần F: Reading Comprehension (multiple exercises)
Tôi hi vọng cuốn sách này sẽ giúp các bạn làm quen với
các dạng bài tập đọc hiểu cũng như cách làm bài, trau dồi
tiếng Anh củng cố nâng cao kiến thức trước mỗi kỳ thi.
Khi biên soạn cuốn sách này tôi không tránh khỏi những
thiếu sót. mong quý độc giả và các bạn đồng nghiệp góp ý để
cuốn sách trở thành công cụ hữu ích cho bạn đọc.
Chúc các bạn thành công
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Part A
Word Meaning From Context

Use the context to help you determine the meaning o f each
highlighted word.
Exercise 1:
1. Both sides in the election contest are throwing accusations
at each other. The Gore supporters claim that Governor
Bush is trying to thw art the will o f the people. The Bush

supporters say that Mr. Gore is trying to create votes or
assign choices to people who did not really cast votes for
president.
What does “thwart” mean?
b. figure out
c. block
d. tickle
2. There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned
that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to
expedite the matter by ^fetting their paperwork in early.
What does “expedite” mean?
a. quicken
b. agree on
Vé. sue
d. discuss
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3. The Florida legislature believes that it has the power to
choose the winner o f the election if the courts haven’t
finished their work by December 12. Both houses are
controlled by Republicans and they would surely resolve
the matter in Bush’s favor.
What does “resolve” mean?
a. cancel
b. consider
c. debate
d. settle
4. The election could actually end up being decided in the
U.S. Congress. A1 Gore’s vice presidential running mate,

Joe Lieberman, and perhaps Mr. Gore himself, would be
able to vote on the matter. Some would argue that they
should recuse themselves, but they would probably
exercise theừ right to vote.
What does “recuse” mean?
a. step aside and not be involved
b. admit that you are wrong
c. leave the country
d. insist on being heard

Exercise 2:
1. Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to
continue playing within seconds and had no trouble
winning the match.
When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying
th a t__________ .
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a. It sounds like a train
b. it is quite harmful
c. it helps you win
d. it doesn't last long
2. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio
station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if
they both liked the same kind of music.
A “dispute” is a __________ .
a. musical instrument
b. choice o f music
c. discovery

d. disagreement
3. When they heard the good news about the court’s decision,
the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It
looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite o f “disperse”?
a. come together
b. smile
c. fly like a bird
d. sing
4. It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided
about this election. These two candidates are certainly
distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite
directions.
What does “distinct” mean?
a. needing a bath
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b. dishonest
c. clearly different
d. about the same age

Exercise 3:
1. Mr. Huge was very proud o f his auto superstore. “We have
such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so
everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
The word “extensive” m eans__________ .
a. costing a lot o f money
b. large amount
c. having no color

d.not enough
2. Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris puts a price, or
conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In
fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is “priceless”, __________ .
a. it has a missing tag
b. it has no value
c. it has great value
d. it is made out o f rice
3. The new story was based on a letter that was a fabrication.
Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble.
Will anyone believe him again?
A “fabrication” is

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a. made of cloth
b. full of long words
c. funny
d. fake
4. The reporter insisted that die letter he used was authentic.
He said that he had shown it to many experts before he
used it in his story.
When something is “authentic”, it’s __________ .
a. genuine, or real
b. carefully written
c. full of tasty worms
d. very old
5. In 1975, Governor James promised to do something about

the high taxes in our state. She didn’t present a tax cut bill
to lawmakers until 1985. It took her a decade to keep her
promise, but better late than never.
How long is a “decade”?
a. 75 years
b. 85 years
c. a century
d. 10 years

Exercise 4:
1. Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors o f his
house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts
his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night
I'll just have to take his word for it.
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If a statement is “plausible”, ___________.
a. you must always believe it
b. you should never believe it
c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
d. it's believable enough to possibly be true
2. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no
time at all!
Which word is a synonym o f "curtail"?
a. reduce
b. follow
c. behind
d. buy
3. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It

has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.
Which word is a synonym o f "clandestine"?
a. family
b. useful
c. dangerous
d. secret
4. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin
until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to
spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
a. live in a certain place
b. block or slow down
c. itch or bum
d. help to do something important
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Exercise 5:
1. Murphy Mole is the protagonist in the new novel by Trent
Troll. Murphy must stop Oscar Rat and Shrimpy Shark
from enslaving the inhabitants o f Lazy Woods Park. He
risks his life in a series o f events that lead to a final battle
between good and evil.
What is a “protagonist”?
a. the main character o f a story
b. an animal that lives underground
c. someone whose first and last names start with the same
letter
d. someone with bad body odor
2. I just can’t beat Paula when we play chess! Every time I

make a move that should lead me to victory, she makes a
better move that thw arts my plan.
If you “thwart” a robbery, you__________ .
a. commit a crime
b. stop a crime from happening
c. imagine a theft
d. give warts to a thief
3. Don’t feel stupid. Yes, you thought this worthless replica
was a valuable work of art. But it even fooled a lot of
experts. It certainly looked like the real thing!
A “replica” i s __________ .
a. a dishonest act
b. something ugly
c. anything that has no value
d. a copy
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4. Your poster is very good. The drawing really lets people
know what our club is all about. I do think that you could
enhance it by adding some more color. That will tend to
grab everyone’s attention.
When you “enhance” something, y o u __________ .
a. draw it
b. throw it out
c. ruin it
d. make it better
Exercise 6:
Ryan is a great inventor. However, I don’t think that his
latest invention, edible socks, is likely to be too successful.

Not many people want to eat socks. There are some things
in life that should remain inedible.
1. Which word in the passage means “fit to be eaten”?
2. Which word in the passage means “not fit to be eaten”?
Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason’s
party, she sat in a comer without speaking to anyone. All
she did was eat most o f the snacks. The only reason she
hangs out with me is because I never try to force her to be
sociable. She would never forgive me if I introduced her
to anyone.
3. An “introvert” is usually_____ .
a. friendly
b. hungry
c. unclean
d. shy
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Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big
deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is
rather unusual for a guy to have purple haừ. On the other
hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world
history. It’s really quite a trivial matter.”
4. What does “trivial” mean?
a. strange
b. unimportant
c. disgusting
d. dangerous

Exercise 7:

1. If you count all the votes in an area that heavily supports
candidate A, and only some of the votes in an area that
heavily supports candidate B, you’ll skew the results in
favor of candidate A.
What does “skew” mean?
a. roast
b. ignore
c. slant
d. ask
2. The home team made sure that the officials were on their
side. They won a close game and die championship with
many questionable decisions from the officials. However,
no one from any other town would accept the winners as
legitimate champions.
What does “legitimate” mean?
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a. real
b. talented
c. sneaky
d. good looking
3. Some people believe that lawyers are always working to
see that justice is done. On the other hand, some believe
that lawyers only want to manipulate the legal system to
get what they want. Could both sides be right?
What does “manipulate” mean?
a. control in a dishonest way
b. give help
c. teach about or explain

d. disagree with
4. Both sides battled for years. They were very far apart and
could find no way to make a lasting peace. When the
fighting finally came to an end, everyone was exhausted
and embittered.
What does “embittered” mean?
a. very angry, resentful
b. sour tasting
c. humorous
d. annoyed

Exercise 8:
1. It was a sad and haunting strain that met our ears as we
entered the old theater. There was a beauty in the voice
that we’d never forget. This would be a special concert.
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What does “strain” mean in the context of the selection?
a. effort
b. injury
c. melody
d. filter
2. I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere
and presents his arguments well. There is, however,
something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.
What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?
a. to measure the mass
b. to put pressure on a scale
c. to think about

d. to be important
3. Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential
candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out
how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps
Michael knows what he’s doing.
What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?
a. old
b. intelligent
c. foolish
d. very strong
4. Mary, of course you’re overweight. You eat too much junk
food. Even worse, you exercise infrequently.
What does “infrequently” mean?
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a. with a frown on one’s face
b. at a gym
c. while wearing heavy clothes
d. not often

Exercise 9:
1. Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids
pay for their trip. That’s just one more example o f his
penurious ways In contrast, many people who have much
less money has donated a great deal to the cause.
What does “penurious” mean?
a. very old
b. very wealthy
c. very humorous

d. very stingy
2. There is a very interesting article about solar storms in the
February 14, 2000 issue o f Time magazine. It tells about
how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can
also disrupt terrestrial life. For example, they have even
caused automatic garage doors to open in one town.
What does “terrestrial” mean?
a. o f or on the planet Earth
b. protective o f automotive equipment
c. solar
d. in or near a pond

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3. “Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie
stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me
of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks
about my love o f chocolate were made for a reason. You
are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!”
What does “insinuate” mean?
a. to keep something hot or cold
b. to suggest without clearly saying
c. to do something evil
d. to protect from disease
4. I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed
girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty has a knack for making
the tough shots when they’re needed most. She wants to

play on our team and we’d win more games with her help.
What does “knack” mean?
a. to throw or toss
b. a hard punch
c. a kind of sports bag
d. an ability

Exercise 10:
1. Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She
always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.
When you “instigate” something, you __________ .
a. check it out
b. protect it
c. get it started
d. ignore it


2. I like that store. All the employees strive to make the
customers feel right at home.
Which word is a synonym o f “strive”?
a. complain
b. try
c. fail
d. clean
3. This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important
that no one discovers what you’re doing!
A “clandestine” operation is supposed to b e __________ .
a. dangerous
b. harmful
c. exciting

d. secret
4. If you don’t recover quickly from your condition, it could
become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine
for the rest o f your life.
If something is “chronic”, i t __________ .
a. is very painful
b. won’t go away
c. makes you smell bad
d. isn’t real
5. David hoped that nobody would know that he was in the
building. Didn’t he realize that parking his new car in the
driveway made his presence rather conspicuous?

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If something is “conspicuous”, it i s __________ .
a. important
b. expensive
c. unfortunate
d. noticeable
Exercise 11: Use the context o f the selections to identify
antonyms.
Megan was determined to finish her homework before
bedtime. She still had to start her math assignment; it would
take at least an hour to complete. She sighed and thought,
“I’ve been working really hard since right after dinner!”
1. Which word in the paragraph is an antonym of “complete”?
2. Which word in the paragraph is an antonym of “before”?
There are some very different opinions about the outcome

of the presidential election. James insists that A1 Gore
really won the election and that the U.S. Supreme Court
took it away from him. He didn’t have the same kind of
objections when the Florida Supreme Court ruled for his
candidate. Is James right, or is he just a sore loser?
In my opinion, the final decision was correct. The
Supreme Court of the United States ruled against a very
bad and unequal process. Votes weren’t being counted,
they were being assigned to people who hadn’t cast legal
votes. George w . Bush was the true winner of die
presidential election.
3. Which word in the selection is an antonym of “same”?
4. Which word in the selection is an antonym of “against”?
5. Which word in the selection is an antonym of “loser”?
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Exercise 12: Somewhere in each selection you will fin d a
pair o f words in parenthesis. These words will be antonyms,
or opposites. Underline the word that makes sense in the
context Use a dictionary if y o u ’re not sure o f the meanings
o f both antonyms.
1. Mr. Surfer was a very good teacher. Everyone agreed that
kids learned a lot when they spent a year in his fifth grade
class. Some kids did wish that he would be a little
(lenient, strict) about the rules. If anyone so much as
whispered during study time or happened to forget a
homework assignment, he or she was in big trouble.
2. Jennifer was very (gullible, skeptical). We found it all too
easy to convince her that a mummy was roaming around

in her cellar. As we added more and more crazy details to
our story, she grew more frightened. Finally, we decided it
was best to confess that it was just a hoax.
3. Sometimes Chad can be very (insensitive, sensitive) to
others’ feelings. Do you remember the time that Julie told
us she was taking a beauty course? Chad said that it must
be a miracle course. He was trying to be funny, but her
feelings were really hurt. He didn’t mean what he said.
The problem is that he didn’t think about how Julie would
take the comment.
4. All the trees and all the flowers,
Sunlit clouds that (chill, w arm ) the sky,
All the gentle April showers,
They have worth we can’t deny.
All the manmade golden treasures,
They have value. They have style.
I’ve found more than all their measure
In the beauty o f your smile.
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Exercise 13: Use the context o f the selections to choose the
correct meanings or synonyms.
1. Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time
to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.
a. instrument
b. take apart
c. change
d. carry out
2. If your plan fails, we’ll have to find someone who can

devise a better one.
a. design
b. dislike
c. appliance
d. to use peanut butter as toothpaste
3. Of course, I’m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to
be optimistic, so I won’t be surprised when you succeed.
a. expecting the best to happen
b. needing glasses to see
c. full of gas
d. unselfish
4. When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded
for your sagacity.
a. good looks
b. mistakes
c. intelligence
d. huge appetite for herbs
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5. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget
how hard you have worked on this project.
a. dare
b. promise
c. act like a donkey
d. forget
Exercise 14: There is a word printed in italics before each
selection. Use the context o f each selection to identify and
underline the synonym o f that word,
1. Strange

I was really appalled at how Don decorated his
new apartment. Almost everything is solid black. When
anyone sits on a chair or couch, a scream comes out of a
concealed loudspeaker. Don thinks it’s hilarious. I think he
has a bizarre sense o f humor!
2. Religions
You’ll almost never win an argument about
religion. There are some points where most individuals
will agree and many points of disagreement. Of course
you can’t agree with every faith, but you can respect
people of all creeds.
3. Stick
This tape you gave me doesn’t work at all! I can’t
get a single poster to adhere to the wall. I’m going to have
to use my staple gun.
4. Smell
Patty loves to use an abundant amount of garlic
in her cooking. Almost any time you approach her kitchen,
die aroma of that famous plant is unmistakable.
5. Write
Ronald wanted to establish an advantage over
the other boys who were all trying to win Mary’s heart.
Deciding to inscribe his and Mary’s names on the tree in
her front yard turned out to be a blunder. He certainly did
not win the affection o f her parents.
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Gap-filling (Sentence)

ea UNIT 1
1. When we arrived in Paris it w a s.......................with rain.
a. running

( J ) dropping

c. pouring

d. falling

2. The name of the book was on th e ............. of my tongue,
but I just could not think of it.
a. end

tip

c. top

d. point

3. He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without
a.

failure

jef trouble

b. default
d. fail

4. I should be v e ry .............if you would accept the
invitation to the party.
[iK thanking

b. honorable

c. pleased

d. pleasing

5. If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and
follow th e ........... to the city.
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aypoints

b.

signs

V. plans

d.

ways

6. I have alw ays........... that my university was die best in
the country.
a. trusted

b.

respected

c. considered

d.

regarded

7. Please don’t ............to put stamps on the letters I gave
you to post.
W^forget
c. realize

b.

remind

d. remember

8. Her mother asked her t o ................the table for the
evening meal.
a. place
c. serve

(-bf put out
d. lay

9. His sister was full o f ................for the way in which he
had so quickly learned to drive a car.
a. pride

b. admiration

c. surprise

^ je a lo u s y

10. “You will not find kangaroos anywhere else o n .......
said tìie Ausừalian.
a. soil

b. world

c. earth

d. ground

11. The bus only stops here t o ............ passengers.
get off
c. alight

b. pick up
d. get on
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