Exercise 4. 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. 29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced 30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself. A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign 31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments. A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments 32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer. A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment 33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil 34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people? A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes 35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body. A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held 36. 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 37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system. A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand 38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort. A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted 39. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan. A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing 40. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce 41. 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 42. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself. A. cure B. generate C. Protect D. remove Exercise 5. 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. 43. The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. A. breathing out B. dismissing C. exhaling D. inhaling 44. Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical attacks in the system. A. destroying B. enhancing C. weakening D. stopping 45. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work. A. be incorrect B. be ineffective C. be uncertain D. be unhelpful 46. Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits. A. contributes to B. discourages C. stimulates D. weakens 47. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but now this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays. A. reduced B. stabled C. transferred D. turned into 48. Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken. A. comfortable B. dangerous C. Sore D. unhealthy 49. Compound exercises can increase strength and size far effectively than isolation exercises. A. Light B. Heavy C. Mixed D. Single 50. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles. A. external B. foreign C. superficial D. visible

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Cách làm:

Để chọn từ gần nghĩa nhất, trước hết cần xác định nghĩa của từ được gạch chân, sau đó so sánh với các từ trong phương án để chọn ra từ gần nghĩa nhất.

Ví dụ: Trong câu "Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years." từ được gạch chân là "originated", ta cần tìm từ gần nghĩa nhất trong phương án.

Câu trả lời:

29. A. began
30. C. proof
31. D. treatments
32. C. therapy
33. C. reduce
34. A. choices
35. C. removed
36. A. aware of
37. A. encourage
38. D. unwanted
39. A. Eating
40. D. reduce
41. D. Provides
42. B. generate

Cách làm 2:

Để chọn từ gần nghĩa nhất, ta cần so sánh nghĩa của từ được gạch chân và các từ trong phương án để tìm ra từ có nghĩa tương đồng nhất hoặc gần nhất.

Câu trả lời:

29. A. began
30. C. proof
31. D. treatments
32. C. therapy
33. C. reduce
34. A. choices
35. C. removed
36. A. aware of
37. A. encourage
38. D. unwanted
39. A. Eating
40. D. reduce
41. D. Provides
42. B. generate