This national park is special because it has plants and animals from both tropical and temperate zones.
A. warm B. cold C. cool D. wet
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.
The aircarft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea and shore based enemies.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost anything you ask.
A. suitable B. good C. right D. important
25. Mr. Park Hang-Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big cheese in Vietnam football.
A. a famous person B. a white man
C. a delicious meal D. an important and powerful person
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.
26. The internet helps us link with each other easily and quickly.
A. disconnect B. allow C. damage D. interact
27. Have I pronounced your name accurately?
A. magically B. incorrectly C. exactly D. naturally
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.
28. A: “You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle” - B: “ ”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. Oh, Well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.
29. A: “Would you like some coffee?” - B: “ ”
A. No, thank you! B. Never mind!
C. What a good idea! D. Great job!
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.
She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
A. unqualified
B. imperfect
C. suspicious
D. negative
II. 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.
1. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.
A. beginning of a marriage B. the situation of not marrying
C.single person D. ending of a marriage
2. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
C. a state that things are of importance
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
3. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their wives.
A. minimise B. lower C. decrease D. increase
4. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
5. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax.
A. eagerly B. reluctantly C. agreeably D. readily
6. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices.
A. impairing B. fixing C. repairing D. curing
7. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. clear up B. sort out C.arrange D. mess up
8. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.
A. disapproving B. favourable C. crucial D. uncomplimentary
9. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.
A. ordered and untidy B. messy and arranged
C. messy and dirty D. clean and undusted
10. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.
A. inappropriate B. proper C. acceptable D. Reasonable
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced
2. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign
3. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments
3. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.
A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment
4. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil
5. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes
6. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.
A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held
7. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.
A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for
8. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.
A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand
9. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.
A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted
10. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.
A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing
11. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce
12. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.
A. compounds B. comprises C. produces D. Provides
13. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.
A. cure B. generate C. Protect D. remove
Exercise 4. 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.
41. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.
A. beginning of a marriage B. the situation of not marrying
C.single person D. ending of a marriage
42. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
C. a state that things are of importance
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
43. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their wives.
A. minimise B. lower C. decrease D. increase
44. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
45. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax.
A. eagerly B. reluctantly C. agreeably D. readily
46. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices.
A. impairing B. fixing C. repairing D. curing
47. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. clear up B. sort out C.arrange D. mess up
48. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.
A. disapproving B. favourable C. crucial D. uncomplimentary
49. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.
A. ordered and untidy B. messy and arranged
C. messy and dirty D. clean and undusted
50. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.
A. inappropriate B. proper C. acceptable D. Reasonable
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.
The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.
A. bright
B. discouraging
C. confusing
D. enlightening
This national park is special because it has plants and animals from both tropical and temperate zones.
A. warm
B. cold
C. cool
D. wet
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.
It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. nearly
B. essentially
C. comparatively
D. approximately
