Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
1. It is essential that we recognize lifelong learning is also concerned with social justice.
| A. inconstant | B. temporary | C. continuing | D. short-lived |
2. It took the firefighters roughly five hours to put out the flames in the nearby factory.
| A. extinguish | B. change | C. eliminate | D. destroy |
3. It is very important for a teacher to be kind, caring and approachable because the teaching job involves a lot of interaction with students.
| A. ugly | B. friendly | C. pretty | D. angry |
4. In the UK, there are some websites that provide freshmen with practical tips to get used to college life quickly and to take the next steps in their tertiary education.
| A. advice | B. bonus | C. money | D. time |
5. It is amazing how quickly the new foreign student adapts to the local culture.
| A. dangerous | B. boring | C. awful | D. surprising |
6. I found the Japanese to be very hospitable.
| A. friendly | B. noticeable | C. natural | D. affectionate |
7. The school is keen to involve the whole community in this project.
| A. relative | B. complete | C. remote | D. external |
8. The civil service was established under the previous dynasty.
| A. run through | B. put away | C. found out | D. set up |
9. The company decided to enhance the quality of its products to stay competitive.
| A. reduce | B. improve | C. maintain | D. weaken |
10. The documentary was so engrossing that I forgot to check my phone for over two hours.
| A. boring | B. confusing | C. lengthy | D. interesting |
11. Winning an incredible prize from the state lottery was a turning point in my life, which I have never imagined before.
| A. unacceptable | B. unpopular | C. unbelievable | D. unclear |
12. The teacher emphasized the importance of following instructions and warned the students not to disregard any guidelines.
| A. ignore | B. respect | C. attend | D. notice |
13. Despite her frail health, she is determined to pursue her dream as an artist.
| A. weak | B. strong | C. healthy | D. robust |
14. He stressed that the aim of the event is to grab the public’s attention with their favorite acts, rather than to give them a diverse arts festival.
| A. distract | B. attract | C. evaluate | D. change |
15. When young people tend to disconnect from society for 6 months or more, it can be considered a psychological problem.
| A. behavioral | B. physical | C. facial | D. mental |
16. Joggers who begin running without warming up could sustain a muscle injury.
| A. anticipate | B. suffer | C. irritate | D. invite |
17. The details of the celebrity’s death were finally revealed by her mother.
| A. shared | B. disputed | C. denied | D. concealed |
18. Arguing with Rick is futile; he’ll never accept that he was wrong.
| A. pointless | B. modern | C. fruitful | D. stupid |
19. There was a time in my career when I matured from a little girl to a woman and I experienced a huge dip in my confidence.
| A. developed | B. transacted | C. nourished | D. prospered |
20. We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes.
| A. mistaken | B. questionable | C. doubtful | D. precise |
21. The U23 Vietnamese football team failed to win the final match with Uzbekistan due to the heavy snow at Changshu Stadium, China.
| A. tie | B. gain | C. find | D. lose |
22. After many years of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
| A. requesting | B. offering | C. deciding | D. trying |
23. We generally conform to the behavior of our social group. Behaving differently can create discomfort.
| A. feel happy about | B. stand up to | C. act angry about | D. act like most people |
24. Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays.
| A. children whose parents can’t afford their schooling |
| B. children who die at birth |
| C. people who suffer from fatal diseases |
| D. people who live 100 years or more |
25. Coal-burning power plants emit greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which contribute to global warming and climate change.
| A. fauna | B. flora | C. trees | D. factories |
26. The university will only select competent students, so they want to see evidence of your academic performance as well as the references from high school teachers.
| A. ambitious | B. unqualified | C. proficient | D. inconvenient |
27. Adopting a green lifestyle can often be time-consuming for those who are fully committed to green living.
| A. mediocre | B. devoted | C. dependent | D. abandoned |
28. The judge threatened to throw the book at him if he committed another offense.
| A. commend | B. applaud | C. punish | D. compliment |
29. To encourage the music industry, the government has decided to prohibit the illegal copying of musical recordings.
| A. trade | B. allocate | C. ban | D. motivate |
30. Although their initial desire was to open a small bakery, their delicious cakes soon led them to expand into a regional chain.
| A. first | B. only | C. main | D. minor |
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.
1. Look, I wish I could use my influence with other people to get you a job here, but it’s more than my job’s worth.
| A. not worth doing | B. worth risking my job for |
| C. it’s no use giving you a job | D. giving you a job is rewarding |
2. He will be remembered for his contributions and for his open, amiable and sociable manner.
| A. well-behaved | B. unfriendly | C. warm | D. nice |
3. Her job is such a bed of roses compared to mine: short hours, a decent salary and interesting work, so I am determined to study English to apply for a better job.
| A. heaven | B. comfort | C. challeng | D. favour |
4. The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter.
| A. extremely | B. highly | C. famously | D. slightly |
5. Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year to you all!
| A. poor | B. flourishing | C. wealthy | D. misbehaving |
6. I take my hat off to him for raising so much money for charity.
| A. admire | B. trust | C. respect | D. disrespect |
7. He was respected globally and was an eminent historian.
| A. usefully | B. truthfully | C. happily | D. locally |
8. I’m looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to liven up the living room.
| A. different | B. foreign | C. similar | D. popular |
9. He is writing a letter of acceptance to the employer with the hope to get his favorite position in the company.
| A. admission | B. agreement | C. refusal | D. confirmation |
10. John has been unemployed for the past three years – he’s really in dire straits.
| A. in a difficult situation | B. in a pleasant situation |
| C. in a bad situation | D. in a serious situation |
11. The scientists have achieved a breakthrough in cancer research.
| A. succeeded | B. attained | C. reached | D. failed |
12. She set out her stall firmly and precisely, and had very clear ideas what she wanted to do.
| A. outlined her perspectives | B. presented her ideas with confidence |
| C. remained unclear about her intentions | D. expressed her viewpoints |
13. The company’s new product launch was a disaster because they went off half-cocked and didn’t properly test the product before releasing it to the public.
| A. planned thoroughly | B. acted without forethought |
| C. behaved recklessly | D. rushed into things |
14. The invasive species upset the balance of the ecosystem, which caused significant harm to native plants and animals.
| A. destroyed | B. interrupted | C. maintained | D. disturbed |
15. The advent of the internet, starting in the late 20th century, has dramatically revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.
| A. dawn | B. emergence | C. arrival | D. disappearance |
16. Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they come into contact with strong ocean currents.
| A. avoid | B. enter | C. meet | D. touch |
17. Each form of mass media has an important impact on society.
| A. valuable | B. significant | C. major | D. trivial |
18. She is determined to settle old scores with those who bullied her.
| A. retaliate | B. forgive | C. return | D. extort |
19. Training experts have devised tips to teach people how to exercise correctly in order to achieve the greatest health benefits.
| A. ratified | B. implemented | C. advised | D. imitated |
20. The local councilor blotted his copybook when it came to light that he had accepted bribes to allow unregulated development projects to go ahead.
| A. ruin his reputation | B. gain more respect |
| C. make a bad mistake | D. commit an error |
21. In one well-known test, women and men were able to distinguish by the smell alone clothing worn by their marriage partners from similar clothing worn by other people.
| A. notice | B. recall | C. miss | D. puzzle |
22. I don’t think we should kick the can down the road and let the next generation solve the global warming problem.
| A. delay dealing with a problem | B. determine to solve a problem |
| C. avoid dealing with a problem | D. try in vain to address problem |
23. The police had to release several suspects related to the bank robbery last month due to the lack of evidence.
| A. capture | B. arrest | C. attack | D. defend |
24. A final agreement hasn’t been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over the cost.
| A. share the viewpoint | B. become totally exhausted |
| C. think in a creative way | D. are in disagreement |
25. The Prime Minister claims that there is now no obstacle to him standing at the next general election.
| A. advantage | B. benefit | C. disadvantage | D. difficulty |
26. My mother usually gets hot under the collar when my brother comes home late at night.
| A. angry | B. worried | C. calm | D. curious |
27. Learning a new computer program can be a tedious process.
| A. interesting | B. content | C. mundane | D. boring |
28. Lisa is now in two minds whether or not to take a gap year after leaving high school.
| A. ignorant | B. reluctant | C. intentional | D. decisive |
29. With so many candidates applying, who will get the job is completely up in the air at this point.
| A. suitable | B. certain | C. confident | D. doubtful |
30. We set up a temporary workspace in the conference room while our office is under repair.
| A. limited | B. possible | C. permanent | D. comfortable |