III. Đồng nghĩa - Trái nghĩa có đáp án

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Câu 1:

Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

I am very ambitious. Nothing means more to me than winning.

A. hopeless     
B. determined   
C. unenthusiastic  
D. impressive
Câu 2:

David is a mischievous boy who is always annoying and playing tricks on his parents.

A. obedient       
B. generous    
C. respectable           
D. naughty
Câu 3:

The only way to improve is through hard work and dogged perseverance.

A. idleness        
B. achievement  
C. persistence         
D. reputation
Câu 4:

She's wavering between buying a house in the city or moving away.

A. hesitating    
B. persisting       
C. encouraging    
D. enduring
Câu 5:

The players like the coach because he’s down-to-earth and honest with them.

A. practical  
B. insensible
C. unrealistic   
D. ordinary
Câu 6:

I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.

A. overtaken   
B. overcome   
C. overdone         
D. overpaid
Câu 7:

From the garden there was a marvellous view over open countryside which took my breath away.

A. ordinary
B. chaotic   
C. wonderful     
D. informal
Câu 8:

There was no food in the refrigerator, so I had to visit the grocery store to replenish our supplies.

A. install   
B. renovate    
C. purify        
D. refill
Câu 9:

The company cannot preserve its dominant position in the market.

A. inferior 
B. superior
C. unimportant   
D. trivial
Câu 10:

Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult.

A. disappearance  
B. popularity
C. occurrence       
D. departure
Câu 11:

The Pope's speech will be broadcast on all channels at 6.00 this evening.

A. turned on  
B. kept up      
C. gone off        
D. sent out
Câu 12:

John can speak five foreign languages fluently because he has an aptitude for learning languages.

A. interest    
B. talent     
C. difficulty     
D. sorrow
Câu 13:

With the advent of mobile technology, people have come to expect a response immediately.

A. gradually
B. slowly    
C. instantly
D. hurriedly
Câu 14:

He's more vulnerable to infection because of his injuries.

A. susceptible      
B. secure       
C. protected     
D. robust
Câu 15:

Some animals have a remarkable ability to adapt to changing environments.

A. rescue           
B. adjust         
C. threaten  
D. expire
Câu 16:

Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system.

A. perfection   
B. precision           
C. advantage   
D. breakdown
Câu 17:

The Internet and all sorts of high-tech gadgets are changing the way children learn.

A. cutting-edge 
B. out-of-date   
C. old-fashioned    
D. far-fetched
Câu 18:

He has succeeded in resurrecting his career in television.

A. restoring      
B. renovating   
C. reviving  
D. reminding
Câu 19:

Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War.

A. brought back   
B. wiped out  
C. gone off         
D. pulled away
Câu 20:

The child was unable to offer an articulate description of what she had witnessed.

A. vague  
B. ambiguous
C. obvious       
D. unintelligible
Câu 21:

Our kitchen counters are always cluttered. How can I keep them looking neater?

A. shipshape  
B. untidy       
C. ordered            
D. intact
Câu 22:

Despite being a big star, she's very approachable and hospitable.

A. unfriendly     
B. impolite 
C. selfish   
D. amiable
Câu 23:

Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the end of the week.

A. selected  
B. rejected   
C. denied   
D. blamed
Câu 24:

If you tailor your CV to suit the job requirements, you can increase your chances of getting an interview.

A. refuse    
B. subscribe  
C. modify     
D. maintain
Câu 25:

Our journey to the Yukon was a very rewarding experience and helped us relax after a hard-working week.

A. worthless  
B. worthwhile      
C. reliable
D. terrible
Câu 26:

The council has spent an enormous amount of money on this project.

A. immense  
B. trivial   
C. minor    
D. moderate
Câu 27:

The team was unable to secure a victory because they lacked an excellent goalkeeper.

A. fail    
B. achieve      
C. surrender 
D. managed
Câu 28:

This chapter is so difficult to digest. I'll have to read it again later.

A. confuse    
B. ignore   
C. succeed   
D. understand
Câu 29:

Don’t think your hard work has gone unnoticed because it will benefit you later on.

A. disregarded  
B. valued       
C. discouraged  
D. appreciated
Câu 30:

They snatched a dramatic 7-7 tie with Wales in the final match.

A. equality       
B. failure      
C. draw            
D. injustice
Câu 31:

It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.

A. scarce    
B. sufficient     
C. unacceptable  
D. incapable
Câu 32:

Chimps are able to manipulate objects with a high degree of precision.

A. drawback    
B. defect       
C. mistake       
D. accuracy
Câu 33:

The new system offers a much greater degree of flexibility in the way work is organized.

A. adaptability  
B. responsibility         
C. abnormality      
D. rigidity
Câu 34:

We were delighted by the wonderful hospitality of the local people.

A. aggression    
B. friendliness  
C. timidity  
D. anxiety
Câu 35:

His favorite childhood pursuits were sailing, swimming, and cycling.

A. hobbies   
B. objections     
C. hostilities       
D. memories
Câu 36:

As a lifelong learner, you can also choose what and how to study. This type of learning is self-directed.

A. reluctant to learn new things     
B. able to make your own decisions
C. eager to motivate others     
D. anxious about the future
Câu 37:

They use chemical treatments to accelerate the growth of crops.

A. slow down     
B. keep on     
C. get over  
D. speed up
Câu 38:

Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offenses.

A. admitting       
B. forcing    
C. adapting    
D. removing
Câu 39:

From the viewpoint of teachers, there has been a great increase in work.

A. opinion 
B. compassion 
C. objection
D. value
Câu 40:

We met a young businesswoman, elegant in a black suit.

A. delicate        
B. casual 
C. stylish    
D. scruffy
Câu 41:

Single parents have to be self-reliant, which means that they are capable of doing or deciding things by themselves, rather than depending on other people for help.

A. well-informed    
B. autonomous
C. decisive       
D. reliable
Câu 42:

Effective action is needed to eradicate terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption.

A. keep out      
B. go on          
C. turn down    
D. wipe out
Câu 43:

They use creative ways to market their services to customers.

A. athletic 
B. critical  
C. imaginative  
D. uninspired
Câu 44:

There's no point buying him expensive wines because he doesn't appreciate them.

A. criticize
B. value   
C. disrespect   
D. refuse
Câu 45:

She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.

A. take after  
B. grow up   
C. look after     
D. turn up
Câu 46:

It's difficult to persuade him to believe us because he's a narrow-minded person who isn't willing to accept new ideas.

A. dedicated     
B. fortunate      
C. helpful     
D. intolerant
Câu 47:

The new design of this equipment is lightweight, portable, and easy to store.

A. heavy   
B. generous
C. convenient   
D. bulky
Câu 48:

Governments have been slow to address the problem of global warming.

A. solve       
B. sue      
C. force           
D. affect
Câu 49:

She's extremely well qualified for the job because she has many good qualities.

A. abundant      
B. eligible    
C. remarkable  
D. incapable
Câu 50:

The closure of the factory is a tragedy for the whole community.

A. comedy    
B. advantage       
C. hardship      
D. fortune
Câu 51:

Many people in stressful jobs find it difficult to switch off when they come home.

A. pay attention to their jobs  
B. stop thinking about their jobs
C. worry too much about their jobs     
D. feel pleased with their jobs
Câu 52:

He never uses that bike anymore, but he's very reluctant to dispose of it.

A. get rid of       
B. get away with
C. get by 
D. get on
Câu 53:

They called for the immediate release of the hostages.

A. declined           
B. admitted  
C. appealed       
D. declared
Câu 54:

She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.

A. approved     
B. discovered      
C. concealed        
D. involved
Câu 55:

She couldn't bake a cake because she had run out of sugar.

A. sustained            
B. replenished    
C. collected    
D. exhausted
Câu 56:

On the way back, we dropped in on my parents.

A. visited      
B. attended      
C. presented
D. escaped
Câu 57:

I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer because it makes me feel dizzy.

A. encourage   
B. prohibit            
C. tolerate            
D. satisfy
Câu 58:

She's going to have to face up to the fact that he's not going to marry her.

A. deny  
B. disagree     
C. insist    
D. accept
Câu 59:

You can use a calculator to work out the solution.

A. reveal  
B. express        
C. discover     
D. expose
Câu 60:

David wishes to set off for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut.

A. begin a journey    
B. have a picnic       
C. go on a voyage   
D. take a cruise
Câu 61:

He tried to tidy up because he didn't want the maid to see the disarray.

A. purify     
B. disorganize
C. litter        
D. neaten
Câu 62:

The internet has opened up new opportunities for cost-effective brand building.

A. created   
B. subtracted   
C. prevented           
D. protested
Câu 63:

Many of those old buildings will soon be pulled down to make way for the new school.

A. renewed   
B. destroyed    
C. constructed           
D. upgraded
Câu 64:

I wrote a letter of complaint, and the airline has promised to look into the matter.

A. investigate   
B. neglect 
C. overlook         
D. respond
Câu 65:

Her singing career took off after her TV appearance and she struck it rich easily.

A. became successful          
B. seemed hopeless
C. was unfortunate   
D. looked serious
Câu 66:

I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty.

A. surrendered    
B. resorted    
C. overcome       
D. estimated
Câu 67:

In the winter we should take vitamin C to ward off colds.

A. prevent    
B. contract 
C. increase    
D. achieve
Câu 68:

The job turned out to be harder than we thought.

A. arrived     
B. proved     
C. required   
D. changed
Câu 69:

He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation.

A. blame   
B. deceive 
C. advise  
D. trust
Câu 70:

He has been turned down for ten jobs so far, which made him feel depressed.

A. accepted      
B. rejected      
C. recruited        
D. employed
Câu 71:

I got bored with the job once the novelty wore off.

A. appeared   
B. developed       
C. disappeared       
D. emerged
Câu 72:

She gave him a bottle of wine to make up for missing his birthday.

A. compensate for 
B. congratulate on  
C. accuse of    
D. blame for
Câu 73:

I can’t make out what he is saying because he always beats about the bush.

A. accept      
B. concentrate     
C. imitate     
D. understand
Câu 74:

The film was so intriguing that the audience was all glued to the screen until the end.

A. paid attention to    
B. lost interest in
C. got fed up with  
D. put up with
Câu 75:

David has a cozy birthday party at home last Friday in the company of his close friends.

A. apart from  
B. together with
C. except for         
D. near to
Câu 76:

Christmas is around the corner and I still haven't bought any presents.

A. distant  
B. approaching
C. remote        
D. previous
Câu 77:

Laura feels like her boss is taking her for granted. She works harder than anyone else but her salary is still below average.

A. overpaying her      
B. underestimating her value
C. proving her worth      
D. depending on her ability
Câu 78:

The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time.

A. cope with    
B. look forward to  
C. turn down        
D. bring in
Câu 79:

He wanted to follow in his mother's footsteps and be a ballroom dancer.

A. get on well with his mother  
B. keep up with his mother
C. lose touch with his mother          
D. do the same job as his mother
Câu 80:

I think you should ask Linda for advice because she always lends a sympathetic ear if you have problems.

A. feels anxious     
B. listens attentively
C. ignores entirely     
D. lends a lot of money
Câu 81:

We will be back on air on Channel 4 at 7 am tomorrow.

A. disappearing 
B. publishing     
C. advertising       
D. broadcasting
Câu 82:

Laura passed the exam with flying colors, which made her really delighted.

A. badly       
B. successfully     
C. disappointingly  
D. poorly
Câu 83:

The showroom was in ruins after the flood, which cost a huge amount of money to renovate.

A. upgraded  
B. remained      
C. damaged    
D. intact
Câu 84:

It's not easy to make ends meet with a big family, so everyone has to tighten their belt.

A. get on        
B. get over     
C. get up       
D. get by
Câu 85:

I don't know about you but I'm in need of a drink because I'm really thirsty.

A. wanting       
B. requiring       
C. ordering    
D. requesting
Câu 86:

The governor's speech will set the tone for the whole conference with some good financial news.

A. establish the mood         

B. change the subject

C. discuss the problem
D. break the record
Câu 87:

Mr. Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf.

A. in the absence of him   
B. in advance of him
C. as the representative of him 
D. as the substitution for him
Câu 88:

I can’t make up my mind whether to go or not because I have a lot of assignments.

A. waver    
B. hesitate
C. decide  
D. determine
Câu 89:

The plant closed in November 2010, leaving 400 people out of work.

A. unemployed
B. recruited          
C. hired  
D. interviewed
Câu 90:

The company can't expect me to move my home and family at the drop of a hat.

A. gradually        
B. slowly     
C. originally        
D. immediately
Câu 91:

A chill runs down my spine every time I walk by that creepy old house.

A. I feel excited     
B. I feel frightened
C. I feel comfortable       
D. I feel delighted
Câu 92:

Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.

A. a feature   
B. a talent         
C. a privilege   
D. a role
Câu 93:

She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.

A. sure     
B. uncertain       
C. confident  
D. undoubted
Câu 94:

Frank and I will never get along. We're chalk and cheese.

A. different       
B. similar      
C. equal    
D. same
Câu 95:

One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving without a specific reason.

A. unsurprisingly   
B. unexpectedly   
C. hopefully     
D. fortunately
Câu 96:

She's been in the same job for donkey's years and she really wants to try something different.

A. for a short time      
B. in the nick of time
C. for a long time               
D. in the meantime
Câu 97:

The investment has been a chapter of accidents from start to finish and we’re in big debt now.

A. a series of unpleasant events     
B. a series of expected events
C. a series of normal events  
D. a series of important events
Câu 98:

I had butterflies in my stomach as I went to get my exam results.

A. felt confident
B. felt happy     
C. felt excited         
D. felt anxious
Câu 99:

I can't give chapter and verse, but that's the rough outline of our legal position.

A. layouts  
B. drafts    
C. details    
D. plans
Câu 100:

It is a very hard assignment, and I had to burn the midnight oil to get it completed on time.

A. study late at night   
B. give up halfway
C. become lazy at night     
D. burn off calories
Câu 101:

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.

We need to recognize that we live in a culturally diverse society.

A. different  
B. various  
C. similar
D. major
Câu 102:

The University has a well-established tradition of welcoming postgraduate students from overseas.

A. prestigious   
B. famous  
C. secure 
D. temporary
Câu 103:

Refusing to eat what was offered would be impolite.

A. rude      
B. courteous  
C. disrespectful    
D. sensitive
Câu 104:

I went through about four years of being addicted to computer games.

A. absorbed 
B. engrossed  
C. indifferent  
D. attached
Câu 105:

School uniform is no longer compulsory in many British schools, so students can wear clothes that they like.

A. mandatory   
B. required   
C. imperative      
D. optional
Câu 106:

This amount of exercise is equivalent to walking about three miles.

A. unequal    
B. similar             
C. comparable    
D. parallel
Câu 107:

The competition is held with the aim of demonstrating solidarity with fellow students.

A. teamwork    
B. harmony         
C. disagreement       
D. alliance
Câu 108:

It is important to maintain the culture of your country because it reflects your national identity.

A. preserve   
B. continue
C. protect   
D. abandon
Câu 109:

There's a tremendous amount of information that is available on the internet, so you can take advantage of it for the report.

A. terrific   
B. remarkable       
C. limited    
D. worldwide
Câu 110:

The lower primary pupils are well integrated into the life of the school.

A. combined 
B. assimilated       
C. blended  
D. segregated
Câu 111:

These orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat loss.

A. dangerous  
B. protected
C. threatened          
D. extinct
Câu 112:

The speed of her recovery seemed almost incredible because she had been in a critical condition.

A. wonderful      
B. astonishing  
C. believable              
D. strange
Câu 113:

Her request won an unexpectedly large amount of support.

A. suddenly
B. accidentally
C. surprisingly       
D. predictably
Câu 114:

Doctors are pessimistic about his chances of making a full recovery because he's in bad condition.

A. optimistic    
B. hopeless    
C. gloomy    
D. upset
Câu 115:

Once we have all the relevant information, we can make a decision.

A. proper   
B. inappropriate 
C. related     
D. significant
Câu 116:

Learning a new computer program can be a tedious process because it's repetitive.

A. boring         
B. dreary        
C. interesting      
D. monotonous
Câu 117:

Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.

A. defect   
B. advantage         
C. weakness  
D. drawback
Câu 118:

It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.

A. absorbing     
B. compelling
C. glamorous  
D. tedious
Câu 119:

Sarah was finally reunited with her children at the airport.

A. separated       
B. reconciled
C. rejoined  
D. involved
Câu 120:

Smoking in restaurants is now prohibited by law.

A. banned 
B. forbidden
C. permitted
D. restricted
Câu 121:

The home team had the support of the overwhelming majority of the spectators.

A. dominant    
B. superior    
C. inferior        
D. overpowering
Câu 122:

The use of computers has greatly facilitated the firm's ability to keep accurate records.

A. supported    
B. deterred    
C. enhanced  
D. promoted
Câu 123:

The outdoor center organizes lots of energetic activities for the kids, like cycling and canoeing.

A. dynamic    
B. strenuous 
C. powerful      
D. lethargic
Câu 124:

The driver was more than three times over the legal limit.

A. lawful     
B. illicit    
C. legitimate     
D. valid
Câu 125:

Our country has enjoyed a long period of peace and stability.

A. balance
B. security   
C. variability       
D. constancy
Câu 126:

He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help.

A. dishonest    
B. selfish  
C. modest       
D. generous
Câu 127:

I'd like to thank everyone for helping to make this day memorable for us.

A. meaningful    
B. terrifying
C. respectful   
D. forgettable
Câu 128:

During the emergency, many staff volunteered to work through the weekend.

A. were willing      
B. were forced
C. were prepared       
D. were available
Câu 129:

The law bans discrimination against anyone with a mental or physical impairment.

A. degradation       
B. disability       
C. wreckage    
D. fitness
Câu 130:

He urged better coordination between NATO and the United Nations.

A. collaboration
B. cooperation     
C. agreement        
D. separation
Câu 131:

She was gazing at him with a soft, contented smile on her face.

A. pleased  
B. cheerful  
C. upset        
D. satisfied
Câu 132:

New developments in research could prove directly applicable to the treatment of some cancers.

A. irrelevant
B. practical  
C. useful   
D. efficient
Câu 133:

Man is still far more intelligent than the cleverest robot.

A. intelligible  
B. studious
C. clever           
D. stupid
Câu 134:

I had obtained authentic details about the birth of the organization.

A. genuine  
B. accurate   
C. realistic             
D. counterfeit
Câu 135:

The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building that attracts millions of visitors every year.

A. splendid      
B. gorgeous  
C. ordinary        
D. impressive
Câu 136:

I'll send you a map of how to get here. It's a bit too complicated to describe.

A. sophisticated 
B. straightforward      
C. complex
D. advanced
Câu 137:

We should replace fossil fuels with renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar power.

A. sustainable
B. stable   
C. energetic  
D. depleted
Câu 138:

The positive change of management has boosted morale throughout the company.

A. worsened     
B. improved 
C. increased 
D. endowed
Câu 139:

It would be risky to invest all your money in the project.

A. secure         
B. threatening  
C. disastrous     
D. dangerous
Câu 140:

Favorable market conditions helped him to make a big profit.

A. Beneficial         
B. Adverse  
C. Advantageous   
D. Convenient
Câu 141:

John and Lien are two of a kind - both perfectionists!

A. differ from each other 
B. lead healthy lifestyles
C. overcome cultural differences
D. share common values
Câu 142:

My parents wanted me to go to a more prestigious university.

A. distinguished    
B. respected   
C. unknown   
D. prominent
Câu 143:

Doing puzzles and crosswords regularly keeps your mind alert and active.

A. mindful      
B. unconscious 
C. cautious   
D. thoughtful
Câu 144:

Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste.

A. polluted    
B. damaged    
C. degraded       
D. purified
Câu 145:

What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.

A. constant            
B. continuous   
C. temporary      
D. permanent
Câu 146:

Normally he was a stickler for punctuality but today he was late.

A. not being on time
B. having responsibility
C. not being responsible     
D. taking a rest
Câu 147:

He gave a very vivid and often shocking description of his time in prison.

A. obvious     
B. bright     
C. detailed   
D. vague
Câu 148:

The teacher said that he found it difficult to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.

A. deal with  
B. attend  
C. approve of        
D. neglect
Câu 149:

Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory.

A. released  
B. retained      
C. emitted        
D. dismissed
Câu 150:

I still find it terrifying to find myself surrounded by large numbers of horses.

A. frightening       
B. scary       
C. appalling        
D. pleasant
Câu 151:

The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking to improve his health.

A. reduce   
B. contain 
C. increase   
D. maintain
Câu 152:

It's important that you get on with your colleagues.

A. harmonize     
B. argue  
C. approach     
D. accord
Câu 153:

She thinks they look down on her because she doesn't have a job.

A. despise     
B. underestimate     
C. respect   
D. detest
Câu 154:

I don't know why you insist on talking about the failure although it’s over.

A. persist in      
B. keep on     
C. go over            
D. give up
Câu 155:

Fighting broke out in the stands five minutes before the end of the match.

A. finished      
B. exploded     
C. emerged       
D. commenced
Câu 156:

I went off the idea of buying a sports car after I found out how much it would cost.

A. finished thinking      
B. stopped liking
C. felt bored with     
D. became interested in
Câu 157:

They decided to break up just a few years later because of ongoing arguments.

A. be in relationship
B. come into conflict
C. be on bad terms
D. get into trouble
Câu 158:

The police are determined to find out who killed Louise.

A. obtain   
B. discover   
C. ignore           
D. reveal
Câu 159:

He dropped out of school when he was 16 to help share the financial burden.

A. abandoned  
B. deserted
C. withdrawn       
D. remained
Câu 160:

The prime minister reiterated that he would stand up for British interests abroad.

A. defend       
B. support    
C. advocate  
D. oppose
Câu 161:

They said the operation had been successful and they expected his wife to pull through.

A. recover   
B. heal      
C. deteriorate   
D. rejuvenate
Câu 162:

The mother told the boys off for making so much noise.

A. scolded the boys              
B. rebuked the boys
C. criticized the boys         
D. appraised the boys
Câu 163:

My daughter is falling behind with her school work after being absent for two weeks.

A. keeping level      
B. failing to keep up with
C. making less progress          
D. making no difference
Câu 164:

The telephone system has broken down, so I couldn't contact you.

A. stopped working                     
B. functioned well
C. had trouble     
D. caused a malfunction
Câu 165:

After a heated debate, the employers gave in to the union's demands.

A. agreed   
B. surrendered
C. disapproved 
D. accepted
Câu 166:

Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work.

A. notice      
B. discern    
C. detect     
D. overlook
Câu 167:

She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.

A. boast     
B. trumpet
C. display modesty       
D. show arrogance
Câu 168:

It might help you to understand Julia if you think back to when you were her age.

A. forget      
B. remember      
C. remind      
D. reminisce
Câu 169:

It seemed like a good idea so we just fell in with it.

A. agreed with      
B. disagreed with
C. approved of     
D. disapproved of
Câu 170:

It took firefighters three hours to put out the blaze.

A. remove       
B. diminish   
C. ignite    
D. extinguish
Câu 171:

When I get my first paycheck I’m going to indulge in a shopping spree.

A. involve in  
B. focus on     
C. abstain from  
D. crave for
Câu 172:

They never put down other companies in their commercials, which is really fair.

A. underestimate
B. insult 
C. offend  
D. compliment
Câu 173:

I hope the children don't take after their grandfather, especially their narrow-minded opinions.

A. relate   
B. resemble   
C. contrast      
D. follow
Câu 174:

Brown felt sick and dizzy and then passed out.

A. became conscious
B. fainted    
C. became unaware 
D. collapsed
Câu 175:

They moved away five years ago, but we still keep in touch.

A. be out of contact       
B. be in contact
C. be on good terms        
D. be on bad terms
Câu 176:

She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.

A. stayed calm     
B. got angry       
C. became furious  
D. went crazy
Câu 177:

If the food doesn't come soon, I'm going to make a fuss.

A. complain       
B. overlook    
C. exaggerate              
D. oppose
Câu 178:

He has let the cat out of the bag about the government’s true intentions.Chọn 

A. revealed     
B. discovered   
C. disclosed          
D. concealed
Câu 179:

She's gone back on her word and decided not to give me the job after all.

A. kept her promise   
B. failed to keep her promise
C. revealed her secret       
D. kept her secret
Câu 180:

We had grown fond of the house and didn't want to leave.

A. keened on   
B. felt like  
C. fancied   
D. detested
Câu 181:

Another trip abroad this year is out of the question because of the seriousness of the pandemic.

A. unlikely    
B. impossible     
C. probable       
D. popular
Câu 182:

This money will come in handy when we go on vacation.

A. be useless
B. be helpful    
C. be convenient  
D. be available
Câu 183:

I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of confidence.

A. described exactly  
B. said the wrong things
C. provided reliable information    
D. discussed effectively
Câu 184:

Your first drink is on the house and if you want to have another, you will pay a small amount of money.

A. expensive       
B. available  
C. free   
D. unpaid
Câu 185:

Dad will hit the roof when he finds out I dented the car.

A. be furious         
B. be angry          
C. be insane              
D. be calm
Câu 186:

Their house is always spic and span because the housekeeper always cleans it.

A. neat    
B. untidy        
C. orderly       
D. uncluttered
Câu 187:

My sister lives in Alaska, so I only see her once in a blue moon.

A. rarely    
B. hardly 
C. regularly  
D. barely
Câu 188:

All the police's efforts to find him were in vain because of the dense forest.

A. unluckily     
B. successfully   
C. helplessly    
D. unfavorably
Câu 189:

Fresh evidence has recently come to light that suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder.

A. become known         
B. been obvious
C. been revealed         
D. become ambiguous
Câu 190:

My sisters don't see eye to eye with me about the arrangements.

A. concur  
B. clash    
C. agree           
D. ally
Câu 191:

I can't do everything all at onceyou'll have to be patient.

A. simultaneously 
B. suddenly        
C. gradually     
D. immediately
Câu 192:

You are at liberty to make an official complaint if you wish.

A. having no freedom 
B. having no restriction
C. getting approval     
D. getting satisfaction
Câu 193:

When I suggested he was mistaken he got rather hot under the collar.

A. got emotional    
B. became furious      
C. felt anxious   
D. remained calm
Câu 194:

Until now, the mayor has turned a blind eye to the city's homelessness problem.

A. taken no notice of  
B. had no feeling for
C. showed respect for        
D. paid attention to
Câu 195:

I took most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to pick up.

A. familiar objects      
B. personal belongings
C. valuable items           
D. trivial things
Câu 196:

Despite sharing viewpoints on many issues, Linda and her husband are at odds when it comes to money.

A. under pressure
B. in conflict  
C. in agreement   
D. on purpose
Câu 197:

Sooner or later, I'm going to have to face the music because of my lies and deceit.

A. be criticized   
B. be blamed      
C. be praised      
D. be scolded
Câu 198:

We need a cut-and-dried decision by the end of the week.

A. unchanged 
B. fixed        
C. decisive   
D. changeable
Câu 199:

We've asked the neighbors to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away.

A. be alert          
B. be watchful       
C. be inattentive
D. be cautious
Câu 200:

It's a mistake to sell your audience short - they're more intelligent than you think they are.

A. underestimate your audience         
B. value your audience too much
C. belittle your audience   
D. look down on your audience