CHUYÊN ĐỀ 27: ĐỒNG NGHĨA - TRÁI NGHĨA

BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG 1

Mark the letter A, B, Cor 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 1: Each of us should give a hand to prevent the pandemic by staying at home and Just
going out for emergent situations.
A. help B. control C. manage D. try
Question 2: Hold on. I’ll be ready in some moments.
A. think B. say C. wait D. go
Question 3: If you find yourself at a loose end, you can always clean the bathroom. Don’t just sit
still!
A. have so many things to do B. have nothing to do
C. have a few things to do D. have intention of doing something
Question 4: Does television adequately reflect ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? Are there
any programs which introduce each region’s features, culture and people?
A. minority B. majority C. difference D. variety
Question 5: She is nice but I don’t feel I can confide in her. I won’t tell her my secrets.
A. tell the truth B. tell a lie
C. share my thoughts with D. believe
Question 6: Royal banquets are held in the castle once a month. These are the occasions for
participants to know each other and have more chances to enjoy delicious dishes.
A. parties B. meetings C. conferences D. workshops
Question 7: I was at the bus stop this morning when, for no apparent reasons, the man opposite me
suddenly screamed. No one knew what happened to him.
A. parties B. obvious C. spacious D. confusing
Question 8: I found the book so gripping that I couldn’t put it down. I like its ending and characters.
A. effective B. sensitive C. boring D. interesting
Question 9: My grandfather is a good-natured person. He often does the charity and helps poor
people.
A. wicked B. lazy C. kind-hearted D. mean
Question 10: She was very vulnerable because her boyfriend had left her without any words.
A. able to be well protected B. able to be easily hurt
C. able to be well known D. able to be equally treated
Question 11: Men are more expected to be a breadwinner in a family than women.
A. the family member who likes bread
 B. the family member who is responsible for childcare
C. the family member who is willing to share the domestic chores
D. the family member who earns money that the family needs.
Question 12: We assembled in the meeting room after lunch. The manager had an important
announcement to all staffs.
A. studied B. gathered C. sat D. stood
Question 13: It will take us more or less 5 hours to travel from Ha Noi to Dien Bien province.
A. approximately B. considerably C. definitely D. probably
Question 14: The children can’t wait for the trip to the beach. They have kept talking about it lately.
A. look at B. dream C. look forward to D. think about
Question 15: My mother always shows off her culinary talents whenever we have a family reunion.
She prepares a lot of dishes.
A. having to do with food and cooking
B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge
D. concerning nutrition and health
Question 16: A sudden thunderstorm had drenched me to the skin. I changed my clothes right after
I got home because I didn’t want to have a cold.
A. made me very dirty B. made me very wet
C. made me very sad D. made me very diy
Question 17: I would like to buy a new computer, so I started setting aside a small part of my
monthly earnings 3 months ago.
A. spending on B. using up C. putting out D. saving up
Question 18: Their project is likely to feasible because of its positive results.
A. costly B. troublesome C. practicable D. capable
Question 19: Chris deserves our special thanks for what he has done for us. Perhaps we should send
him a gift or some delicious food.
A. ought to be denied B. might be produced
C. should be given D. could be rejected
Question 20: Although it was a hazardous journey, many people wanted to experience this new type
of tourism.
A. risky B. unforgettable C. exciting D. relaxing
Question 21: Add a large handful of chopped herbs into the soup. That will make the soup much
more tasteful.
A. number B. peace C. part D. amount
Question 22: The ship was sinking fast so the captain gave the order to abandon it. Fortunately,
there were enough boats for all people.
A. sell B. leave C. fix D. buy
Question 23: Data from the submarine will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of sea beds.
Scientists may use it for their further studies.
A. lighten B. protect C. initiate D. end
Question 24: Only excellent students are entitled in a full scholarship of that prestigious university.
A. are given the right to B. are refused the right to
C. are exposed to D. have the obligation to
Question 25: Some people advocated using force to stop violence in the street.
A. openly praised B. publicly said
C. publicly supported D. strongly recommend
Question 26: After the tsunami, a lot of buildings had collapsed, which caused the deaths of
thousands of people.
A. taken off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently
Question 27: The irrigation in South Vietnam helps reduce the water shortage in the fields, even the
ones far from the rivers.
A. cleaning with water B. growing with water
C. supplying water D. pushing with water
Question 28: The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the dawn of a new era in European history.
A. outcome B. closure C. expansion D. beginning
Question 29: The movie made me a bit bewildered but I enjoyed it. The ending is open, so different
people may understand in different ways.
A. surprised B. confused C. excited D. depressed
Question 30: The government should play a more prominent role in promoting human rights, not
any organizations or individuals.
A. significant B. casual C. informal D. serious
Question 31: When you are on the street, you should be careful and be on the alert for the cars,
trucks or buses.
A. go through B. watch out C. look for D. look into
Question 32: She was proclaimed Queen at the age of 13 after the sudden death of her father. All
citizens knew her position and face well.
A. invited B. installed C. declared D. advised
Question 33: I think of making computer smarter as intelligence augmentation. More assigned tasks
can be operated by the computer.
 A. necessity B. fall C. decrease D. increase
Question 34: The regulation must be applied irrespective of someone’s ethnic origin. All people
have to follow it.
A. regardless B. in spite C. considering D. despite
Question 35: That the 23rd ranged player beat the champion was incredulous. Everyone was so
surprised.
A. excellent B. unimaginable C. disbelieving D. despite
Question 36: The mountain terrains pose particular problems for civil engineers. It’s hard for them
to complete the project on schedule.
A. do B. cause C. play D. dismiss
Question 37: The patients find that the effects of the injection wear off after an hour. They are more
comfortable and not hurt anymore.
A. gradually disappearing B. quickly appear
C. fast affect D. quickly turn
Question 38: The shopkeeper said that all the defective parts would be replaced without charge
except for the fact that the users broke them.
A. good B. doubting C. uncertain D. imperfect
Question 39: I haven’t seen them since that memorable evening when we had the farewell party.
I’m sure everyone thinks about it a lot.
A. unforgettable B. remarkable C. incredible D. eventful
Question 40: When we did the voluntary work in the remote area, we asked for adjoining rooms. I
remember they were rooms 201 and 202.
A. friendly B. distant C. neighboring D. doubled
Question 41: The new reforms have not met with universal approval within the party. Not every
member think they are appropriate enough.
A. distinguished B. separated C. shared D. marked
Question 42: The teacher asked the students to make the answers concise. They don’t need to make
long writings.
A. long and detailed B. short and clear C. complicated D. depressing
Question 43: It was when they became husband and wife that they found they were not compatible
together. They argued regularly for simple reasons.
A. able to live harmoniously B. capable of sharing the same house
C. able to budget their money D. able to have children
Question 44: As she was on the point of giving up hope, a letter arrived.
A. starting to B. around to C. out of D. about to
Question 45: Moving to Ha Noi is certainly a possibility. I wouldn’t dismiss it out of hand.
 A. without listening B. without further consideration
C. without hesitation D. without reluctance
Question 46: The government is subsidizing the public companies and the employed.
A. aiding B. hiring C. renting D. criticizing
Question 47: They felt they were treated with discourtesy. Some people ignored their greeting or
existence and some others said bad things about them.
A. politeness B. encouragement C. rudeness D. measurement
Question 48: She is miserable living on her own. No one talks to her and she never smiles.
A. disappointed B. frightened C. happy D. upset
Question 49: When a plane made its ascent to reach the right height, we saw thick smoke coming
from one engine.
A. rise B. movement down C. fall D. descent
Question 50: We clustered around the noticeboard to read the exam result. I couldn’t see anything
on the board because of the front crowd.
A. rose B. gathered C. separated D. queued

BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG 2

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: She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her. He said that he
was too busy and he would think about it.
A. interesting B. willing C. helpful D. generous
Question 2: She has been neglecting her study this semester. She spends most of time travelling and
playing games.
A. spending little time on B. wasting time on
C. paying enough attention to D. paying no attention to
Question 3: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated. She
had been able to talk to others before she fell into a coma.
A. stayed healthy B. became strong C. became worse D. got better
Question 4: It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction.
A. begin B. obey C. follow D. develop
Question 5: It was said that the police had concealed the vital evidence.
A. revealed B. informed C. announced D. warned
Question 6: Ruth runs a very tight ship here, and he expects all his employees to follow the
regulations as well as take good care of their own work.
A. controls an inflexible system B. has a good voyage
 C. runs faster than others D. controls things inefficiently
Question 7: The influence of celebrities on the young is discernible. Many young people are
imitating their idols’ lifestyles and thoughts.
A. clear B. invisible C. obvious D. uncomfortable
Question 8: There was an abundance of food at the wedding. Eight people couldn’t serve all dishes
of sea food, soups and vegetables.
A. insufficiency B. adequacy C. efficiency D. capacity
Question 9: She lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study, so now she
can’t see them or have any information about them.
A. made room for B. lost control of
C. put in charge of D. kept in touch with
Question 10: “Don’t disturb me gain,” she said in an irritable voice.
A. upset B. crazy C. calm D. annoyed
Question 11: Appreciating low-cab eating method, Jane doesn’t eat fat or sweets.
A. supporting B. criticizing C. recommending D. denying
Question 12: Data in the report has been greatly exaggerated. The number of prizes they got was
only 3 but it was 6 in the report.
A. undertaken B. overestimated C. understated D. emphasized
Question 13: These findings are inconsistent with those of the previous studies. Scientists are trying
to discover why they are different.
A. compatible with B. contradicted C. opposite to D. enhanced
Question 14: The police said this was the most vicious attacks they’d ever seen. More than 100
victims had been killed and seriously injured.
A. dangerous B. boring C. healthy D. gentle
Question 15: The indiscriminate use of fertilizers can cause long-term problems. Farmers need to
be trained how to use them appropriately.
A. obliged B. selective C. disciplined D. optional
Question 16: National Service was abolished in the UK in 1962. Since then people has served in the
army voluntarily.
A. closed B. held C. organized D. instituted
Question 17: Synthetic products are made from chemicals or artificial substances.
A. natural B. made by machine C. man-made D. unusual
Question 18: She has an extraordinary memory and can remember details and names that I’ve long
forgotten.
A. regular B. normal C. special D. strange
Question 19: The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies. Both companies have had
more financial contracts since then.
A. helpful B. unlawful C. advantageous D. unprofitable
Question 20: The Board of Directors should take action against the employees who are
insubordinate, or who are discourteous to the company’ policies.
A. disobedient B. fresh C. obedient D. understanding
Question 21: Without conservation, all resources necessary for life would be damaged, wasted or
destroyed.
A. preservation B. exploitation C. protection D. change
Question 22: The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather condition. There has been
heavy rain for some days.
A. unfavorable B. bad C. advantageous D. changeable
Question 23: These chemicals have a detrimental impact on the environment They may cause land
and water pollution.
A. harmless B. harmful C. damaging D. injurious
Question 24: This task is too onerous for you to complete. You need some guidelines for it.
A. difficult B. demanding C. easy D. challenging
Question 25: I understood what she was feeling because we were in the same boat.
A. under the same circumstance B. in a similar case
C. in a different find D. in the different situations
Question 26: It’s a comedy which often succeeds in capturing the weirdness of real life. People now
tends to like the special situations.
A. strangeness B. ordinariness C. beauty D. charm
Question 27: A few men like hot women and they can’t resist looking at them on the street.
A. unattractive B. sexy C. lovely D. lively
Question 28: His malevolent gaze scared me. I think he was trying not to hurt me then.
A. crucial B. fierce C. gentle D. rude
Question 29: He always turns up in time to save her. She may have been in trouble without his help.
A. hides B. disappears C. appears D. runs away
Question 30: His punctuality has been his strong point. He is never late for any circumstances.
A. being courteous B. being cheerful C. being early D. being late
Question 31: Gradually they broke the ice and became friends.
A. knew each other well B. had the same things
C. differed each other D. didn’t like each other
Question 32: He tries to bring home to her how much he loves her.
 A. make her sad B. make her ambivalent about
C. make her disappointed D. make her happy
Question 33: They have done away with the trams in most English towns.
A. destroyed B. eliminated C. preserved D. left out
Question 34: The new program has gone down with many viewers. More and more people like
watching it.
A. not been seen by B. not been followed by
C. not been watched by D. not been welcomed by
Question 35: The man kept his head when another man crashed him. He was silent while that man
kept talking.
A. went mad B. kept calm C. lost his temper D. went wrong
Question 36: The police have instructed everyone how to keep an eye out for pickpockets on the
bus. Bags and jewelries should be held in hands.
A. not to buy a lot B. not to pay attention to
C. not to look through D. not to look for
Question 37: She made up the whole story to get everyone’s sympathy. Then, everyone
knew it’s unlike what she had said.
A. told exactly B. told quickly C. told differently D. told slowly
Question 38: The team leader was rather hot under the collar when being told what to do. He spoke
a bit loudly.
A. annoyed B. embarrassed C. pleased D. interested
Question 39: August car sales fell short of the industry’s expectations. They just sold a half of the
number of cars given in the plan.
A. dissatisfied B. satisfied C. enhanced D. encouraged
Question 40: Persuading him is like flogging a dead horse. He never does as we expect.
A. killing a horse B. tying a horse
C. doing a useful thing D. seeing a horse die
Question 41: The solution to the problem has crossed my mind. I’ve just got that idea from this
book.
A. been quickly decided B. been looked through
C. been thoroughly enjoyed D. been carefully considered
Question 42: John said that he would lend me some English books but he went back on his word.
When I called him, he said he had forgotten telling me that.
A. kept his promise B. forgot his promise
C. missed his word D. left his word behind
Question 43: When she was expelled from school, her parents went through the roof. They
immediately had a two-hour conversation with her.
A. were surprised B. got very angry
C. were pleased D. became higher
Question 44: Don’t throw these boxes away because they might come in handy. We can make toys
from them.
A. be useful B. be useless C. be advantageous D. be helpful
Question 45: You don’t need to answer me now. Sleep on it and tell me when you are ready.
A. Don’t think too much B. Have a deep sleep
C. Think carefully D. Be sure for that
Question 46: They are getting married soon but they haven’t named the day yet: perhaps, some
time in August.
A. have had a good day B. have forgotten the day
C. have decided the wedding day D. have made up their mind
Question 47: He is an intelligent boy but his laziness has set him back in his studies. He ranks 30th
in his class.
A. prevented him B. reminded him C. provided him D. encouraged him
Question 48: A thing like that only happens once in a blue moon. Then, don’t miss it!
A. rarely B. seldom C. regularly D. hardly
Question 49: I am feeling off-color now. I need to have a short nap.
A. sick B. well C. tired D. cold
Question 50: She must break off the conversation to see who is knocking the door.
A. continue B. interrupt C. stop D. lengthen