Choose the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect in standard English in each of the following sentences. 

29. She was too tired not to walk any further.

A. too                          B. not to                      C. any                          D. further

30. In case it will rain hard this afternoon, you should take the raincoat with you.

A. it will rain               B. this afternoon         C. should take                         D. with you

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

16. English and French are official languages in Canada.

A. main B. formal C. primary D. popular

17. There is still room for improving in your work.

A. space B. place C. area D. accommodation

18. The first experiment was unsuccessful, so we need to do another one.

A. managed B. bored C. failed D. damaged

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question.

19. The sight of too many telephone poles, advertising billboards, overhead power times, or shop signs may cause visual pollution.

A. contamination B. population C. cleanness D. eruption

20. Because warmer water has less oxygen in it, it can harm aquatic populations.

A. destroy B. protect C. raise D. increase

IV. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

1. You should be cautious when you cross the streets.

A. brave                      B. confident                 C. healthy                    D. careful

2. Being well-known is great but Ashley isn’t interested in buying lots of expensive things.

A. famous                    B. knowledgeable       C. intelligent                D. wealthy

3. He often eats fatty food so he has put on a lot of weight recently.

A. controlled               B. decreased                C. lost                          D. Gained

4. The English test today is really difficult. No one can complete it.

A. exciting                   B. tricky                      C. planned                   D. easy

5. Linh is the most intelligent student in her class.

A. new                                    B. lonely                      C. stupid                      D. smart

6. WWF is a non-profit organization that protects the wildlife.

A. making no money at all                              B. not working for money

C. earning a lot of money                                D. needing no money

7. Living in a damp environment is not good for your health.

A. old                          B. humid                     C. dry                          D. run-down

8. I find reading comics very engrossing because I can read the plot and see the pictures at the same time.

A. attractive                 B. difficult                   C. boring                     D. useful

9. Crossing the road in Hanoi is very dangerous so you have to be very careful.

A. unsafe                     B. safe                         C. risky                        D. safety

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

6.        Exercising will help you stay in shape.

A.    slim                         B. chubby                    C. keep fit                   D. tall

7.        Lynn found the whole situation hilarious.

A.    extremely funny                                         B. white funny

C. extremely safe                                            D. quite safe

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

8.        It was strange to hear her voice again.

A.    unusual                   B. familiar                   C. same                       D. normal

9.        The Australian Curriculum explains what all young Australians should be taught.

A.    course                     B. subjects                   C. interests                  D. set of courses

I. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

19. If you book tickets early, you can get a discount.

A. award            B. prize        C. deduction               D. increase

20. "Green" tourists or "eco-tourists" are upset by the effects of mass tourism.

A. relaxed         B. troubled         C. nervous              D. tense

II. Choose the underline word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting.

22. A tour guide was showing the tourists around when a something fell down from the sky.

A. A              B. the                 C. a                             D. the

23. If you decide to start the trip, you must reserve a seat in advance on planes or trains.

A. the                 B. a              C. on                           D. or

24. I bet you will never have the nerve to start an expedition to an Amazon rainforest.

A. never              B. the         C. start                      D. an

25. My trip to the countryside was fantastic. The locals were extremely welcome.

A. to                  B. was          C. The                D. welcome

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

42. Paul’s family: “If only we can stay in the Netherlands for two more days.”

A. Paul’s family wish they had two more days to stay in the Netherlands.

B. Paul’s family wish they stayed in the Netherlands in two days.

C. Paul’s family wish they were in the Netherlands in two days.

D. Paul’s family wish they were in the Netherlands in more two  days.

43. Kim said she would narrow the visit down to three famous cities in South Korea.

A. Kim said she would reduce the time to visit three South Korea cities.

B. Kim said she would reduce the number of South Korea cities to visit to three.

C. Kim said she would visit three South Korea cities to reduce time.

D. Kim said she would be visited three South Korea cities to reduce time.

44. In order to have a drink with you, I must reach the destination on time.

A. If I reached the destination on time, I would have a drink with you.

B. If I reach the destination on time, I can have a drink with you.

C. Unless I reach the destination on time, I may have a drink with you.

D. Unless I reached the destination on time, I may have a drink with you.

45. Semi-desert plains are magnificent. So are lush valleys of tropical rainforest.

A. Neither semi-desert plains nor lush valleys of tropical rainforest are magnificent.

B. Unlike lush valleys of tropical rainforest, semi-desert plains are magnificent.

C. Both semi-desert plains and lush valleys of tropical rainforest are magnificent.

D. Unlike lush valleys of tropical rainforest, semi-desert plains is magnificent.

VI. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 1. You should be cautious when you cross the streets. A. brave B. confident C. healthy D. careful 2. Being well-known is great but Ashley isn’t interested in buying lots of expensive things. A. famous B. knowledgeable C. intelligent D. wealthy 3. He often eats fatty food so he has put on a lot of weight recently. A. controlled B. decreased C. lost D. Gained 4. Solving that math problem was a piece of cake to me. I just needed two minutes. A. very hard B. very easy C. very delicious D. very cheap 5. Ngoc is very interested in watching cartoon on TV. A. fond of B. fed up with C. tired of D. sick with 6. He comes from a very wealthy family, so he has a lot expensive cars. A. rich B. traditional C. expensive D. Normal 

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Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

39. If you are going out tonight, you will have to count me out.

A. excluded me           B. number me             C. persuade me           D. ask for my permission

40. He comes from a very wealthy family, so he has a lot expensive cars.

A. rich                         B. traditional              C. expensive               D. Normal

41. In the United State, almost everyone, at one time or another, has been a volunteer.

A. nearly                     B. hardly                     C. mostly                    D. scarcely

42. Americans have had the tradition of volunteering and helping one another since the early days of the country.

A. something new and modern.                      B. something old and last long.

C. something precious and rare.                     D. something common and cheap.

43. Going to the zoo is an exciting experience. You have a chance to look at a lot animals.

A. very boring            B. very interesting      C. very uncommon     D. very cheap

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

16. You have to strictly obey traffic signals when riding on the road.

A. catch                       B. follow                     C. see                          D. observe

17. Hoian used to be a peace and quiet city.

A. peaceful                  B. lively                       C. crowded                 D. noisy

18. Tet Holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam which takes place in late January or early February.

A. appears                   B. occurs                     C. brings                      D. holds