I.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 questions.
Câu 1: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Câu 2: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
Câu 3: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
Câu 4: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
Câu 5: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles
Câu 6: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant hinkers to recognize their potential.
A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes
Câu7:The shopassistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D.upset
Câu8:He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A.wasn't happy B.didn't want to see C.didn't show surprise D.didn't care
Câu9:RalphNader was the most prominent leader of theU.S consumer protection movement.
A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D.aggressive
Câu10:Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagarafalls.
A.come without knowing what they will see B.come in large numbers
C.come out of boredom D.come by plane
Câu11:Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D.diversify
Câu12:She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D.tactful
Câu13: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.aswellas C. unless D.insteadof
Câu14: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. continuation C. beginning D.expansion
Câu15:Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D.visit
Câu16:This tape stry has a very complicated pattern.
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D.appropriate
Câu17:During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and
Camped along the tracks.
A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D.zealots
Câu18:We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B.cash and carry C. credit card D.piece by piece
Câu19:The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D.prolific
Câu20:The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.
A. heatware B. harvest C. summer D.aridity
Câu21:When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D.difficult
Câu22: In1952,Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised
Câu23: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
Câu 24: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
Câu 25: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
Câu 26: The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered
Câu 27: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
Câu 28: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
A. lễ phép B. thô lỗ C. khuyến khích D. đo lường
Câu 29: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
Câu 30: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite
Câu 31: His patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random.
A. at stake B. at will C. at once D. at hand
Câu 32: Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very incredulous?
A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical
Câu 33: The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states.
A. prolong B. strengthen C. reconcile D. augment
Câu 34: With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising youth’s
awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage.
A. heredity B. tradition C. endowment D. bequest
Câu 35: All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth in January 2006 Camp echoed that theme named “Water and the Arts”.
- reflected B. mentioned C. illustrated D. remembered
Câu 36: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
Câu 37: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book.
A. advice B. disapproval C. praise D. attention
Câu 38: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. connived B. survived C. surprised D. revived
Câu 39: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently