88 CÂU HỎI TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA TRÁI NGHĨA LUYỆN THI THPTQG TIẾNG ANH

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SYNONYMS

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 1: Its location makes the island a sitting duck for attackers.

C, defendable island

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A, vulnerable island

B, protective island
D, protected island

Question 2: The drinking water has become contaminated with lead.
A, drinkable

B, pleasant

C, tasty

D, polluted

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Question 3: There were unprecedented scenes of violence in the city’s main square.
B, brutal

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A, as usual

C, never happened before

D, familiar

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Question 4: Derartu is an outstanding athlete and deserved to win.
B, standing outside

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A, excellent

C, obvious

D, observant

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Question 5: I don't want to deal with these imbeciles any longer.
B, annoying people

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A, idiots

C, troublemakers

B, flying colours

C, true colours

D, bright colours

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A, dark colours

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Question 6: She passed the exam with a very high mark.

D, intelligent people

B, satisfy me

C, irritate me

D, help me a lot

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A, know me well

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Question 7: How it used to get on my nerves, when I saw you always sitting there with
your nose in a book.

Question 8: Mom will hit the ceiling when she finds out we broke the vase by playing ball
in the house again.
A, be quite happy

B, show extreme anger

C, feel really sad

D, feel regretful

Question 9: He had discarded his jacket because of the heat.
A, got rid of

B, put on

C, put off

D, got away with

Question 10: It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance.

A, online

B, later

C, before a particular date

D, wisely

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Question 11: The hotel stands in splendid isolation, surrounded by moorland.
A, peaceful

B, bright

C, unique

D, beautiful

Question 12: All the English teams were eliminated in the early stages of the competition.
B, well-chosen

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A, motivated

C, skilled

D, defeated

Question 13: A tremendous amount of work has gone into the project.
A, very low

B, enough

C, sufficient

D, very great

Question 14: He turned around and vanished into the house.
B, went

C, came

D, looked

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A, disappeared

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Question 15: That company puts on a good performance only once in a blue moon.
B, very rarely

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A, when the moon changed its color

D, frequently

Question 16: I usually throw away the common stamps.
A, beautiful

B, ordinary

C, distinctive

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C, sometimes

D, popular

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Question 17: Our business is far from immune to economic conditions.
B, different from

C, weakened by

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A, interested in

D, not affected by

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Question 18: He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project.

C, pros and cons

D, unforgettable things

Question 19: Many families struggle to make ends meet.
A, stay optimistic all the time

B, live happily ever after

C, just earn enough money to afford things

D, meet something in the end

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B, time and effort

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A, knowledge and skill

Question 20: Paid employment has undoubtedly brought economic and social gains to
many women.
A, independently

B, certainly

C, freely

D, hardly

Question 21: The fire doesn't seem to be producing much heat.
A, coming in for

B, giving off

C, putting off

D, giving out

Question 22: She happened to be out when we called.
A, by chance

B, so far

C, occurred to

D, by choice

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Question 23: He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources.
A, conducted

B, made

C, created

D, continued

Question 24: The acceptance of human rights enshrined in law is one of the greatest
triumphs of modern history.

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A, failures

B, mistakes

C, faults

D, achievements

Question 25: We had to face up to the harsh realities of life sooner or later.
A, simple

B, easy

C, cruel

D, varied

Question 26: The symptoms may be exacerbated by certain drugs.
B, better

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A, improved

C, worse

D, unchanged

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Question 27: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
C, invent

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B, use

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A, create

D, eliminate

Question 28: It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
B, willing to do

C, must be done

D, reluctant to do

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A, unexpected to do

B, very rich

C, very strange

D, not likely to change

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A, likely to corrupt

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Question 29: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months
now.

B, too important to be without

C, too common

D, too easy to get

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A, too expensive to have

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Question 30: Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives.

Question 31: Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail
network.
A, create

B, own

C, buy

D, built

Question 32: Charlotte bit her lip to hold the tears at bay.
A, try not to cry at a bay

B, try to stay calm

C, prevent herself from crying

D, hold the tears with her both hands

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Question 33: Voters should avail
get information about the candidates.

themselves

of

all

the tools available to

A, get involved in

B, pay much more attention to

C, do more research into

D, take advantage of

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Question 34: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong?
A, clarify

B, display

C, distinct

D, differentiate

Question 35: My sole reason for coming here was to see you.
A, only

B, important

C, main

D, prior

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Question 36: Contrary to popular myth, women are not worse drivers than men.

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A, a legend over time

B, a historically-grounded story

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D, a thing based on true stories

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C, a notion which is actually false

Question 37: We have abundant evidence to prove his guilt.
B, more than enough

C, few

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A, concrete

D, uncertain

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Question 38: Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and
able to work, but who can not find jobs.
B, obligated

C, not objecting

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A, reluctant

D, skilled

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Question 39: Her behaviour was a peculiar mixture of the sophisticated and the childlike.
B, noticeable

C, familiar

D, unusual

B, prevented

C, caused

D, improved

Question 41: The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.

A, control

B, avoid

C, eliminate

D, keep up

Question 42: It cost me an arm and a leg to take my trip to Australia.
A, very dangerous

B, very expensive

C, very interesting

D, not worth doing

Question 43: “So you have the IELTS test today?? Break a leg.”
A, be injured

B, be careful

C, good luck

D, go ahead

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A, worsened

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Question 40: Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death.

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A, interesting

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Question 44: Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety.
A, excitement

B, happiness

C, boredom

D, nervousness

Question 45: You would be ill-advised to travel on your own.

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A, severely sick

C, notoriously unreliable

B, not wise
D, very sensible

Question 46: We often see examples of good presentations, but we hardly see examples of
ill-prepared speeches.
A, badly organized

B, prepared for people who are ill

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C, well planned

D, exceptionally done

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Question 47: There was never an ill-considered remark made by either of them.

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B, had something to do with sickness

C, considered as illness

D, carelessly thought

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A, extraordinary

Question 48: The bar has become notorious as a meeting-place for drug dealers.

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B, well-known for its good deeds

C, of key importance

D, very suspicious

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A, having a bad reputation

A, improve

B, remain

C, decrease

D, ruin

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Question 49: This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.

B, incredible

C, normal

D, wrong

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A, exceeding

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Question 50: The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his
behavior.

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ANTONYMS

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 51: The ice on the roads made driving conditions treacherous.

C, quite safe

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A, very dangerous

B, quite slippery
D, become unpredictable

Question 52: It is outrageous that these buildings remain empty while thousands of people
have no homes.
B, extremely shoking
D, easily accepted by the public

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C, kind of weird

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A, morally unacceptable

A, worthless

B, pricey

C, valued

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Question 53: A priceless art collection featuring some of the finest examples of ancient
Chinese paintings and calligraphy has been donated to the Hong Kong Museum of Art by
a private studio.
D, overpriced

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Question 54: Giving kids cell phones and tablets may give parents piece of mind, but it
may also corrupt them without parents’ awareness.
B, spoil completely

C, worsen

D, have a good effect on behaviours

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A, cause damage to

A, causing pollution

B, completely harmless

C, resulting in destruction

D, absolutely devastating

Question 56: The weather was favourable for a barbecue outside.
A, extremely unsuitable

B, fairly advantageous

C, having a good opinion

D, having no manner

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Question 55: Opencast coal mining is among the most environmentally destructive
activities carried out in Wales.

Question 57: They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the
business.

A, with much difficulty

B, having a good taste

C, without any problems

D, without any lumps

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Question 58: Neighbours described him as a reserved man who didn’t mix much.
A, too timid

B, too shy

C, willing to show feelings

D, hard to make friends with

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Question 59: "Oh please, don't ask me to cook today, I'm a bit under the weather."

A, feeling absolutely great

B, not interested in the bad weather

C, feeling exhausted

D, showing hatred for the weather

Question 60: “We’ll all be there at 6 PM for the surprise party – now don’t spill the beans!”

D, make some noises

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C, inform everyone of it

B, let all the beans spread out

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A, keep it completely secret

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Question 61: Becoming a superstar was no beds of roses, since Britney had to sacrifice
her privacy.
B, a life of luxury

C, high living standards

D, an uncomfortable position

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A, an effortless situation

Question 62: Jim organized a few party games to break the ice when people first arrived.
B, put them under pressure

C, ease the tension

D, smash the iceberg

Question 63: The children were very odd-looking in their costumes.

B, bizarre in appearance

C, having a stunning look

D, usual in appearance

Question 64: We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible.
A, having many reasons

B, extremely unfair

C, somewhat reliable

D, likely to be correct

Question 65: The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.
A, vulnerable

B, weak

C, indestructible

D, beautiful

Question 66: The noise is barely detectable by the human ear.
A, easy to discover

B, measurable

C, unable to find out

D, predictable

Question 67: The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.

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A, having a weird appearance

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A, make them feel more relaxed

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A, from time to time

B, repeatedly

C, at different times

D, very frequently

Question 68: We should not be producing compliant students who do not dare to criticize.

C, very shy

B, easily satisfied

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A, intensely loyal

D, disobedient

Question 69: You don't need any special skills for this job, just plain common sense.
A, extraordinary

B, normal

C, ordinary

D, achievable

D, living with low incomes

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C, in need of aid

B, living a self-sufficient life

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A, not having enough food or money

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Question 70: It’s a charity that provides help and comfort for needy children.

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Question 71: How do you deal with persistent salesmen who won't take no for an answer?
B, too stubborn

C, showing determination

D, very obstinate

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A, easy to give up

Question 72: Carla has a sweet tooth which explains her thick waist.

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B, hates to eat sugary food

C, has clean and white teeth

D, eats a lot

Question 73: 1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers.
B, great

C, usual

D, even

Question 74: It’s really wicked to leave old people without any help.
A, evil

B, cold-blooded

C, morally good

D, cruel

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A, prime

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A, suffers from tooth decay

Question 75: I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the
end it was like taking candy from a baby.
A, delicious

B, sweet

C, annoying

D, too easy

Question 76: “Could you make it brief? I’ve got a meeting in ten minutes.”
A, detailed

B, short

C, quick

D, unclear

Question 77: The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels.
A, incorrect

B, understandable

C, invisible

D, imperceptible

Question 78: He didn’t know whether buying that car was a deliberate choice or not.

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A, wise

B, unconscious

C, intelligent

D, unexpected

Question 79: The study was methodologically flawed.
A, impossible

B, surprising

C, perfect

D, difficult

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Question 80: He’s fully occupied looking after three small children.
A, having a lot of work to do

B, having much leisure to enjoy

C, fond of

D, having no interest in

Question 81: The benefits of this system far outweigh the drawbacks.
B, estimations

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A, problems

C, predictions

D, advantages

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Question 82: Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.
B, essential

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A, important

C, virtual

D, unnecessary

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Question 83: Edible fungi can appear either below ground or above ground where they
may be picked by hand.
B, cannot be destroyed

C, Not poisonous

D, cannot be eaten

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A, cannot be planted

Question 84: The joke became increasingly tedious.
B, boring

C, rude

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A, dull

D, exciting

B, astonished

C, noisy

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A, amused

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Question 85: As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent.
D, bored

A, intensely aware of

B, not paying any attention to

C, not realizing

D, having regrets about

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Question 86: He drove off, oblivious to the damage he had caused.

Question 87: The museum houses several of his Cubist masterpieces.
A, excellent paintings

B, bad works of art

C, simple things

D, mysterious things

Question 88: It was generous of him to offer to pay for us both.