Choose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
Câu 1: Work efficiency has increased appreciably each year thanks to computers and their ability to multitask.


A. unstably


B. unreliably


C. unexpectedly


D. marginally
Câu 2: The committee, in an earlier report, was accused of sweeping financial problems under the carpet to avoid embarrassment.


A. revealing the financial problems          


B. solving financial problems


C. causing the financial problems     


D. concealing the financial problems

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: Thanks to the technological advancements, user-run programs have proliferated over the past years


A. decreased in number  


B. become less expensive


C. become more crowded       


D. increased in popularity
Câu 2: Their father got married to another woman 3 years after their mother’s death and they learned to accept stepmother in time.


A. in advance   


B. at the right time  


C. before


D. eventually

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 1: The children were attracted by the show. It was performed by the animals.


A. The children were attracted by the show performed by the animals.


B. Performing by the animals, the show attracted the children.


C. The children were attracted by the show to have been performed by the animals.


D. The children attracted by the show which was performed by the animals.
Câu 2: You cannot completely avoid stress in your life. You need to find ways to cope with it.


A. As you cannot completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it.


B. After you can completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it.


C. Because stress can completely be avoided in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it.


D. As long as you can completely avoid stress in your lives, you need to find ways to cope with it.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: - Waitress: “Excuse me, may I take your order, madam?”    
- Mrs. Brown: “_______”


A. I don’t want to do anything. I’ve really had enough. 


B. OK, here is my bill.


C. Sure, it’s delicious.   


D. Yes, I’d like some fish and chips.
Câu 2: - Mai: “Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot.”  
- Hoa: “_________.”


A. Never mind  


B. That’s fine          


C. You don’t mind       


D. You’re welcome

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1: I have a vague recollection of meeting him when I was a child.


A.  ill-defined 


B. indistinct                             


C. imprecise                


D. apparent
Câu 2: Astrology contends that the position of constellations at the moment of your birth profoundly influences your future.


A. unmistakably                      


B. inconsistently                      


C. insignificantly         


D. indisputably

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1: Alex is talking to his colleague, Tom, at tea break. Alex: “Do you fancy a drink this evening?” Tom: “________”


A. I’m afraid not. I can manage without you.    


B. Thank you. I’m glad you could go.


C. Some other time, perhaps. I’m busy tonight.       


D. Why not? Pleased to meet you, too.
Câu 2: Mr. Collin: “You’ve been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!”- Brain: “_____”


A. No problem.  


B. Don’t worry about it!                     


C. Everything’s right. Thank you.   


D. I really appreciate you saying that.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: When ______ the 2018 Oscar for the best Actor in a Supporting Role, Sam Rockwell thanked his mom and dad for inspiring him with the love for movies.


A. was awarded     


B. having awarded  


C. awarding                


D. awarded
Câu 2: The whale shark has long been considered a(n) ______ species as its natural habitat is seriously damaged owing to marine pollution.


A. endangered                         


B. endanger                             


C. danger                    


D. dangerous
Câu 3: There has been an ______ of violence in the city recently, and this sudden rise is being linked to increased unemployment.


A. upsurge                               


B. outbreak                              


C. onset                       


D. explosion
Câu 4: This young entrepreneur may stand a chance of succeeding on account of his willingness to throw ______ to the wind.


A. forethought                         


B. discretion                            


C. prudence                 


D. caution
Câu 5: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, _______?


A. didn’t he               


B. had he      


C. would he         


D. hadn’t he
Câu 6: Once you visit Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh, you ______ amazed at its picturesque beauty.   


A. are                                      


B. would be         


C. were                       


D. will be
Câu 7: ______ proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not requirement for the advertised position.


A. Despite                               


B. Otherwise                           


C. Regarding              


D. Although
Câu 8: The French government has discouraged grocery stores ______ providing free plastic bags to customers since 2016.


A. against                                


B. from                                    


C. with


D. towards
Câu 9: ______, Joe was annoyed to find that he had left his key at the coffee shop.


A. After returned to his office                


B. To have just returned to his office


C. Upon returning to his office             


D. Having been returned to his office
Câu 10: Not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.


A. the first bridge was built           


B. was the first bridge built        


C. the first building a bridge               


D. the bridge building was
Câu 11: Had they listened to their parent’s advice, they ______ happier now.


A. would be  


B. am                                       


C. will be   


D. would have been
Câu 12: Heavy lifting is ______ action which requires ______ physical strength.


A. Ø – the   


B. a – the         


C. an – Ø               


D. the – an
Câu 13: ______ his  brother, Mike is active and friendly.


A. Alike                                  


B. Unlike                                 


C. Dislike                    


D. Liking
Câu 14: The new management board is often described as the ______ force behind the company’s rapid expansions.


A. driving                                


B. leading                                


C. rising                     


D. heading
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B.
C.
D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 1: As soon as she had passed her driving test, Maria received a car.


A. No sooner had Maria passed her driving test than she was given a car.


B. It was not until Maria received a car that she passed her driving test.


C. Maria got a car and quickly passed her driving test.


D. Maria was not able to get a car until she passed her driving test.
Câu 2: Several studies have confirmed that appropriate sun exposure actually helps prevent skin cancer.


A. It has been confirmed that several studies actually help prevent skin cancer with appropriate sun exposure.


B. Appropriate sun exposure has been affirmed to prevent skin cancer and confirmed several studies.


C. Several studies have confirmed that skin cancer can be actually prevented with appropriate sun exposure.


D. Several studies with appropriate sun exposure have confirmed to help prevent skin cancer.
Câu 3: It was overeating that caused his heart attack.


A. If he had overeaten, he would have had a heart attack.


B. If he didn’t overeat, he wouldn’t have a heart attack.


C. If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.


D. If he overate, he would have a heart attack.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 36.What is commonly called pepper in reality comes from two very different families of plants. Black and white pepper both come from the fruit of the Piper nigrum, a vine with fruits called peppercorns. The peppercorns turn from green to red as they ripen and finally blacken as they dry out. The dried-out peppercorns are ground to obtain black pepper. White pepper, which has a more subtle flavour than black pepper, comes from the same peppercorns as black pepper. To obtain white pepper, the outer hull of the peppercorn, the pericarp, is removed before the peppercorn is ground. Red and green pepper, on the other hand, come from a completely different family from black and white pepper. Red and green peppers are from the genus Capsicum. Plants of this type generally have tiny white flowers and fruit which can be any of a number of colours, shapes and sizes. These peppers range in flavour from very mild and sweet to the most incredibly burning taste imaginable. Bell peppers are the most mild, while habanros are the most burning.Christopher Columbus is responsible for the present-day confusion over what pepper is. The Piper nigrum variety of pepper was highly valued for centuries, and high demand for pepper by Europeans was a major cause of the fifteen-century push to locate ocean routes to the spice-growing regions of Asia. When Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he was particularly interested in finding black pepper because of the high price it would command in Europe. Columbus came across plants from the Capsicum family in use among people of the New World, and he incorrectly identified them as relatives of black pepper. Columbus introduced the spicy Capsicum chili peppers to Europeans on his return from the 1492 voyage, and traders later spread them to Asia and Africa. These Capsicum peppers have continued to be called peppers in spite of the fact that they are not related to the black and white pepper of the Piper nigrum family.
Câu 1: The purpose of this passage is to ______.


A. provide the scientific classification of various types of peppers


B. classify the variety of sizes, shapes and colours of peppers


C. demonstrate that it was Columbus who brought peppers to Europe


D. explain why there is confusion today over peppers
Câu 2: The word turn could best be replaced by ______.


A. revert


B. veer


C. exchange


D. change
Câu 3: According to the passage, both black and white peppers ______.


A. have the same flavour 


B. come from different plants


C. change colours after they are ground     


D. are ground from dried-out peppercorns
Câu 4: What part of the Piper nigrum is the pericarp?


A. The seed inside the fruit         


B. The outer covering of the vine


C. The pulp inside the vine        


D. The outer covering of the fruit
Câu 5: What usually does NOT vary in a Capsicum plant?


A. The size of the fruit 


B. The colour of the flower


C. The colour of the fruit    


D. The shape of the fruit
Câu 6: The word push could best be replaced by ______.


A. hit


B. drive


C. shove


D. strength
Câu 7: The pronoun them refers to ______.


A. Europeans


B. plants


C. people


D. relatives
Câu 8: It can be inferred from the passage that chili peppers originally came from ______.


A. Europe


B. Asia


C. America


D. Africa

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
Câu 1: Many people perished in the Kobe earthquake because they were not prepared for it.


A. survived


B. departed


C.  lost their lives  


D. declined
Câu 2: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.


A. improve


B. maximize


C. enrich


D. worsen

A.
B.
C.
D.