Chọn từ đồng nghĩa: Question 1: The first few days at university can be very (daunting), but with determination and a positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment. A. interesting    B. memorable    C. serious     D. depressing Question 2: There was a lot of (confusion) in the group. The leader said the meeting was on Wednesday but the email said Thursday. A. arrangement     B. order    C. uncertainty    D. mystery Question 3: You need to start learning something (from scratch) so that you are able to acquire the most basic and systematic knowledge. A. from the beginning        B. as soon as possible C. at the end                      D. at the halfway point Question 4: We’ll have to use the restrooms on the third floor because the ones on this floor are (not in working condition). A. out of order    B. out of work     C. run out of     D. torn down Question 5: When our rent went up from $100 to $300 a month, we protested against such a (tremendous) increase. A. light         B. huge           C. tiring        D. difficult Question 6: The (complete) set will cost only eighty-eight dollars while each separate item costs fifty dollars. A. finish        B. entire       C. common         D. perfect Question 7: I didn’t think her comment was (appropriate) in that sensitive situation. It hurt the listeners. A. correct    B. constructive     C. important    D. suitable Question 8: The (tedious) speech made everyone at Times Square sleepy. A. frightening    B. boring    C. rewarding     D. popular Question 9: To learn techniques of grafting trees, the students (shadow) the teacher steps by steps. A. follow       B. search        C. protect        D. shelter Question 10: The new policy will help (generate) more jobs as it gives bonus for each extra hour. A. bring up     B. eliminate    C. create    D. terminate Question 11: Unemployment is a (massive) problem for the government at the moment. They have spent 3 million dollars to solve it. A. insignificant     B. major    C. minor     D. slight Chọn từ trái nghĩa: Question 12: In this writing test, candidates will not be (penalized) for minor mechanical mistakes. A. punished     B. rewarded     C. motivated     D. discouraged Question 13: Today it’s readily (apparent) how climate change is driving the intensity of wildfires. Only October 2020 saw more than 65 major fires burning across the West of America. A. noticeable     B. obvious    C. unclear    D. understandable Question 14: Everyone on the team is (uncompromising). They always fight right till the end of the game. A. tough     B. immovable      C. determined     D. unstable Question 15: Many people (perished) in the Kobe earthquake because they were not prepared for it. A. survived     B. departed     C. lost their lives    D. declined Question 16: Don’t get angry with such a thing. It’s only a (storm in a teacup). A. serious problem B. trivial matter C. weather problem D. drinking problem Question 17: The (enemy) succeeded in occupying the fort after a long fierce fight. A. friend     B. client    C. rival    D. opponent Question 18: I haven’t done all my work yet, I cannot (call it a day). I have to work overtime. A. stop working    B. begin working   C. continue working   D. end working Question 19: Sumatran elephants would have been (extinct) but for the new elephant management and protection policy. A. isolated    B. exposed    C. existent      D. thriving Question 20: A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting (sustainable) development plans which help countries meet their development goals while simultaneously preserving natural systems. A. harsh    B. subsequent    C. foregoing    D. transient Question 21: Tom may (get into hot water) when driving at full speed after drinking wine. A. stay safe    B. get into trouble   C. enter dispute    D. keep calm Question 22: Some vegetables are grown in (artificial) light in growth chambers but natural sunlight is still best for most plants. A. real     B. natural     C. genuine     D. true Question 23: The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a (shrinking) world where people can arrive at the faraway destination in just a number of hours. A. declining    B. reducing    C. expanding     D. compressing Question 24: Automobile exhaust produces (elevated) level of carbon dioxide in urban air which relates to an increasing number of lung disease patients. A. raised      B. increased      C. diminished       D. uplifted Question 25: You must (drive it home to him) that spending too much time playing computer games will do him no good. A. let him drive his car        B. make him understand C. allow him to stay            D. give him a lift home