Tài liệu ôn tập Tiếng Anh - Phần 5: Các từ/cụm từ đồng nghĩa–trái nghĩa - Trần Thu Hường

 PHẦN 5:
CÁC TỪ/CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA – TRÁI NGHĨA
 Từ/ cụm từ đồng nghĩa và trái nghĩa đôi lúc cũng tạo ra chút rắc rối cho các em trong quá 
 trình học tiếng Anh. Hy vọng, những bài tập dưới đây sẽ giúp các em tự tin hơn. UNIT 1: MỘT SỐ BÀI TẬP TỪ/ CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA
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.
1. The huge Olympic stadium in Beijing is called “The Bird’s Nest.”
 A. rectangular B. new C. enormous D. tiny
2. Some of the spectators were holding bright banners to cheer the athletes.
 A. light B. large C. colorful D. beautiful
3. Slim sportsmen climbed a memory tower (a tall scaffolding) placed in the middle of the field of The 
Bird’s Nest Stadium.
 A. brave B. young C. slender D. strong
4. International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge gave a delightful speech at the closing 
ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
 A. pleasing B. thankful C. wonderful D. satisfied
5. London’s mayor Boris Johnson received the Olympic flag.
 A. gave B. took C. waved D. kept
6. When the gold medal winner Usain Bolt saw his 200-meter race played on TV, he thought: “That guy 
is fast.”
 A. first B. swift C. excellent D. slow
7. The Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts were stunned by the Olympic Village in Beijing.
 A. happy B. stupefied C. welcomed D. terrified
8. She speaks excellent French.
 A. good B. extremely good C. merry D. cool
9. Bulgarian athlete Rumyana Neykova, Women’s Singles Sculls gold winner, was very excited about her 
victory on August 16.
 A. grateful B. very happy C. appreciative D. nervous
10. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in 
language teaching.
 A. increase the understanding B. construct a bridge
 C. minimise the limitations D. reduce the differences
11. Thankful athletes, coaches and tourists gave a big hand at the closing ceremony of the 2018 AFC Cup 
in China.
 A. grateful B. greatful C. gratuitous D. cheerful
Các câu từ 12-36 trích từ các đề thi ĐH các năm trước 2018.
12. Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging toxic 
chemicals into the sea.
 A. releasing B. dismissing C. obtaining D. producing
13. His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
 A. viewing B. regard C. opinion D. look
14. Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
 A. marked B. separated C. shared D. hidden 15. We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to 
leave.
 A. possessed by the surroundings B. planted many trees in the surroundings
 C. loved the surroundings D. haunted by the surroundings
16. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
 A. mountains and forests B. flowers and trees
 C. fruits and vegetables D. plants and animals
17. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled are entitled Jo a full 
scholarship each year.
 A. are given the right to B. are refused the right to
 C. have the right to refuse D. have the obligation to
18. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
 A. businesses B. economics C. advertisements D. contests
19. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the 
way for academic freedom in the modem sense.
 A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
20. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
 A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
21. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
 A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations
22. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
 A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance
 C. significant difference D. complete coincidence
23. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
 A. openly criticised B. publicly said
 C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
24. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
 A. an expensive work of art B. a down-to-earth work of art
 C. an excellent work of art D. a large work of art
25. Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children’s needs until frustration explodes
into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
 A. slowly reaches the boiling point B. suddenly becomes uncontrollable
 C. stays under pressure D. remains at an unchanged level
26. Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the 
company of others with similar aims and interests.
 A. forming a new business company B. being separated from peers
 C. enjoying the care of parents D. being together with friends
27. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of China’s
escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
 A. easing the tension B. improving the condition C. facing the reality D. worsening the situation
28. Now many people who shop at a health food store instead of a local supermarket are much more 
likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage.
 A. full of preservatives B. harmful to heath
 C. convenient to prepare D. beneficial to heath
29. Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous tourists 
managed to reach the top.
 A. causing a lot of risks B. bringing excitement
 C. resulting in depression D. costing a lot of money
30. Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted 
for the interview.
 A. class B. hand C. small number D. small amount
31. Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables together 
to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern.
 A. able to hear B. physically abnormal
 C. obedient to patterns D. hard of hearing
32. Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the 
human cell.
 A. far-sighted views B. spectacular sightings
 C. deep understanding D. in-depth studies
33. When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a 
huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
 A. concerning nutrition and health B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
 C. relating to medical knowledge D. having to do with food and cooking
34. Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
 A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed
35. “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
 A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened
 C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
36. You have to weigh up all the pros and cons of the matter before you make a decision.
 A. similarities and differences B. benefits and losses
 C. finance and health D. advantages and disadvantages
37. My cousin tends to look on the dark side in any circumstance.
 A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart
38. Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
 A. earn money B. save money C. sit still D. use up
39. I’m afraid our new product is out of stock at the moment.
 A. available B. not available C. in process D. unfashionable
40. Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.
 A. in front of B. before C. subsequent D. at the time of 41. There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
 A. clue B. dispute C. exhibit D. proof
42. Its members’ heads of government meet annually in an ASEAN summit to discuss and resolve 
regional issues.
 A. yearly B. weekly C. monthly D. daily
43. During the 1970s, the U.S. forged trade links with China.
A work B. commerce C. economy D. development
44. We should join hands to save endangered animals from extinction.
 A. work together B. take action C. put together D. make decisions
45. Mobile houses have become more popular in recent years.
 A. staying in one place B. being bent easily and quickly
 C. being moved easily and quickly D. changing shape
46. This article is extracted from his new book.
A taken B. resulted C. differed D. referred
47 People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for entertainment, business and education.
 A. isolated B. distant C. various D. same
48. Disability is a physical limitation on your life.
 A. possibility B. difference C. disadvantage D. benefit
49. The scene was one of breath-taking beauty.
 A. spoilt B. impressive C. adorned D. touched
50. Is now an appropriate time to make a speech?
 A. urgent B. correct C. healthy D. suitable
51. He finally fulfilled his dream of being a teacher.
 A. researched B. donated C. achieved D. preserved
52. It’s her job to clean the class at weekends.
 A. duty B. order C. exercise D. action
53. My sister has been out of work for 3 years.
 A. unemployed B. outgoing C. hard-working D. reliable
54. Drinking water each morning may help get rid of toxic substances in the stomach.
 A. eliminate B. create C. include D. pollute
55. Fish are abundant in the river flowing through the village.
 A. having less amounts B. giving a lot of choices
 C. causing congestion D. existing in large quantities
56. The student was broke at the weekend and had to go home.
 A. having no lesson B. having no food
 C. having no money D. having no accommodation.
57. The accident is thought to have occurred at midnight.
 A. cancelled B. vanished C. happened D. collapsed
58. Do you know when this museum was constructed?
 A. repaired B. begun C. heightened D. built 59. The catastrophic earthquake destroyed the whole city.
 A. disastrous B. courageous C. simultaneous D. jealous
60. There is growing concern about school violence.
 A. answer B. worry C. relation D. memory
61. The odour of the rotting apples was unpleasant. Let’s throw them away.
 A. image B. origin C. quality D. smell 
62a. His bad behaviour stemmed from his lack of early education.
 A. recovered from B. retired from C. resulted from D. graduated from 
62b. Her talent for music was really an unparalleled ability; she won most music prizes in the city.
 A. incomparable B. compatible C. comprehensive D. inconclusive
63. I couldn’t make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear.
 A. retell B. precede C. understand D. conserve
64. This theory is a synthesis of some old concepts and some modem ones.
 A. movement B. combination C. elimination D. development
65. Most citizens show that they uphold the new law completely.
 A. support B. disapprove C. increase D. reverse
66. A team will be penalized if its players commit fouls.
 A. awarded B. punished C. defeated D. destroyed
67. Shops always prefer wholesale products as they are cheaper.
 A. selling step by step B. selling only to some people
 C. selling continuously D. selling in large quantities
68. This is quite a hard mission for young soldiers to complete.
 A. task B. game C. chance D. situation
69. We have just received some urgent messages from the Supreme Court.
 A. great B. dependent C. very important D. advanced
70. This is only a temporary solution to that problem.
 A. slow B. compulsory C. limited D. serious
71. She has decided that there will be no wedding though they have been engaged for a long time.
 A. very busy with preparation B. affected by traditional values
 C. formally agreeing to get married D. sharing the same interest 
72 A new hydroelectric power station will be built near the village.
 A. using water power to produce electricity
 B. using hydrogen and carbon to produce electricity
 C. using heat to produce electricity
 D. using nuclear energy to produce electricity
73. The pirates prefer attacking luxury liners around some islands on the Atlantic Ocean.
 A. houses B. sharks C. coasts D. ships
74. It is such a big corporation that it has thousands of employees.
 A. company B. factory C. programme D. club
75. There are some hard-to-pick-up-again books in the bookshelf. So, don’t mention them. A. good B. scary C. useful D. bad
76. Looking after a naughty child is an uphill task for her.
 A. well-paid B. difficult C. normal D. wonderful
77. The secrets about his private life have been disclosed to the press.
 A. revealed B. returned C. stimulated D. raised
78. He is a miserly man who seldom spends money to buy things.
 A. mean B. deaf C. fat D. rich
79. The teacher gave the students a hint so that they could find the answer.
A key B. scold C. suggestion D. condition
80. He was such a diligent student that he studied all day.
 A. hard-working B. obedient C. punctual D. witty
81. They substituted the original painting with some copies and sold them to customers.
 A. provided B. replaced C. considered D. distributed
82. I am not sure whether those mushrooms are edible.
 A. unable to be picked up B. suitable to be eaten
 C. able to be researched D. likely to cause harm
83. He tried a lot to get the hang of skiing, and finally succeeded.
 A. start to research B. hang the equipment of
 C. give up quickly D. learn how to do
84. My niece is the apple of my eve: I always want to be her side.
 A. the person I love the most B. the person I fear a lot
 C. the person I don’t take care of D. the person I don’t visit
85. He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word.
 A. thoroughly B. visually C. securely D. immediately
86. Thanks to the housemaid, their house is always spick and span.
 A. clean and tidy B. high and large
 C. cheap and convenient D. bright and clear
87. The new worker was reprimanded for his serious mistakes.
 A. required B. blamed C. praised D. exchanged
88. I don’t believe she is really sad for his death; she is just putting an act.
 A. waiting B. disappointing C. defending D. pretending
89. Those animals are susceptible to cold weather; Let’s make them warm.
 A. vulnerable B. incredible C. inaccessible D. inevitable
90. The woman rushed to cook lunch after she had gone home from the market.
 A. decided B. hurried C. learnt D. agreed
91. Most of them all felt exhausted after a day on the farm.
 A. irritated B. excited C. convinced D. tired
92. My friend and I work in different cities, so I only see him once in a blue moon.
 A. rarely B. often C. never D. always
93. The unusual weather had an effect on our crops a lot. A. infected B. affected C. defected D. rejected
94. You shouldn’t participate in their journey. It’s quite hazardous.
 A. exciting B. beneficial C. messy D. unsafe
95. This hall is for exclusive room of guests. Only rich people can enter it.
 A. visible B. economic C. decorative D. limited
96. The trip to the village was fantastic. The local people were really hospitable.
 A. dynamic B. strange C. controversial D. wonderful
97. When crops failed, a lot of people had to face famine.
 A. crisis B. revolution C. starvation D. epidemic
98. After the sudden shower. a rainbow appeared in the sky.
 A. storm B. wind C. rain D. flood
99. Some non-governmental organizations did some voluntary activities in Africa last month.
 A. controlled by a government B. affected by a government
 C. not belonging to a government D. not protecting a government
100. I don’t think the new changes will be implemented in the near future.
 A. preserved B. executed C. insured D. rescued
101. Let’s stop here and look at those splendid waterfalls.
 A. popular B. circular C. regular D. spectacular
102. The new policies really stimulate investment in some rural areas.
 A. reflect B. encourage C. transmit D. guarantee
103. Could we have an alternative? This room is too small.
 A. a choice B. an excuse C. a measure D. an order
104. They spent a lot of time making this enormous birthday cake
 A. small B. low C. big D. soft
105. The heavy machines torn down the house in just some minutes.
 A. demolished B. repaired C. polished D. elevated
106. It is customary to give children lucky money during the Lunar New Year in Vietnam.
 A. strange B. traditional C. possible D. essential
107. He gave an outstanding speech about future jobs for high school students.
 A. competitive B. impressive C. communicative D. extensive
108. You should not use your phone once the plane is airborne.
 A. with our the air B. outside the air C. in the air D. off the air
109. Some comtemporary laws should be adjusted for an advanced society.
 A. appropriate B. imperative C. current D. habitual
110. The lecture was so dull that most of the audience fell asleep.
 A. frightening B. boring C. surprising D. amusing
111. She has a bee in her bonnet about jogging and it is the subject of most of her conversations.
 A. keeps talking about it again and again B. has no idea about it
 C. has intention of doing it soon D. gives others advice about it
112. We had unforgettable experiences during our tour of the museum. A. forgetful B. memorable C. fortunate D. measurable
113. The tiger reached its prey so swiftly that the prey could not recognise it.
 A. greatly B. fairly C. lately D. quickly
114. The millionaire possessed most of the houses around the lake.
 A. owned B. sold C. lost D. founded
115. Each day, a lot of infants are born in hospitals.
 A. adults B. teenagers C. elders D. babies
116. In place of those bulbs, you could buy energy-saving ones.
 A. In front of B. Instead of C. In search of D. In respect of
117. Customers who will receive gifts have been chosen arbitrarily,
 A. selectively B. randomly C. controversially D. comically
118. We are trying to console some sorrowful people whose beloved ones were killed in the earthquake.
 A. sad B. poor C. bald D. kind
119. It is a big sporting event with a lot of professional participants.
 A. conditional B. skillful C. eager D. adventurous
120. It was a red-letter day for the team as they won the first prize.
 A. a boring day B. a happy day C. a uneasy day D. a tiring day
121. Some countries in this area were accused of providing the terroists with weapons.
 A. cultivating B. alternating C. supplying D. dismissing
122. Why do you have to argue over such trivial matter?
 A. adorable B. fabulous C. unimportant D. envious
123. We had a happy time at the amusement park and the gifts we recived from a game were just the icing 
on the cake.
 A. something that causes confusion to something else
 B. something that is suitable for a specific purpose
 C. something that has a lot of potential
 D. something that makes a good situation even better
124. Nowadays, we don’t have to bring much cash with US.
 A. money B. luggage C. furniture D. knowledge
125. She looked terrific in her new dress, which made her stand out in the party.
 A. terrible B. wonderful C. tedious D. showy
126. Our teachers advise us to hit the books for the coming exam.
 A. read more reference books B. arrange the bookshelf
 C. stop playing sports D. study intensively
127. My teacher laid stress on the importance of textbooks in
 A. ignored B. criticized C. emphasized D. inflict
128. He doesn’t have a healthy lifestyle as he frequently drinks.
 A. never B. seldom C. often D. little
129. Please ring me when you arrive in the city.
 A. ask B. lift C. hold D. phone 130. He was so annoyed with his daughter that he prevented her from entering their house.
 A. amazed B. excited C. cheerful D. angry
131. We must verify her confession before leading her to the police.
 A. delay B. check C. swap D. form
132. My grandfather said he was as right as rain after the time in hospital.
 A. felt healthy again B. was protected from weather
 C. did the right thing D. looked as young as teenagers
133. The soldiers overcame their fright and moved forward.
 A. guess B. fear C. hope D. dream
134. Frogs are amphibians which can be easily found in wet fields.
 A. animals that live both on land and in water
 B. animals that can jump quite high
 C. animals that like deep water
 D. animals that eat smaller animals
135. Just take it easy and don’t make a fuss about such a small problem.
 A. return B. resist C. relax D. reload
136. The new policy by the government face a lot of protests.
 A. ageements B. concepts C. objections D. rumours
137. They formed a massive army to invade their neighbours.
 A. extensive B. aggressive C. defensive D. comprehensive
138. He used to burn the midnight oil whenever he had an exam.
 A. sleep through the night B. cook a midnight meal
 C. work until very late at night D. wait for the night to pass
139. The man who joined the club last week is very good-looking.
 A. sporty B. intelligent C. active D. handsome
140. She finally got married to a well-off man.
 A. rich B. poor C. strong D. weak
141. It is hard to estimate how much money we should invest in the project.
 A. propose B. calculate C. develop D. separate
142. The father said to his children: “Let’s hit the sack now. It’s late.”
 A. stop working B. do exercise C. go to bed D. have supper
143. The children used clay to create some objects around them.
 A. toy B. pen C. book D. soil
144. He has made progress in his study recently.
 A. got up B. got off C. got along D. got away
145. I used play computer game for recreation.
 A. amusement B. situation C. endurance D. ornament
146. We had a triumph over our neighbours in a friendly football match.
 A. escape B. victory C. force D. battle
147. The mudslide obstructed the road to the town.