CHUYÊN ĐỀ 19_SYNONYMS
1. Caves are often formed by selective wearing away of cliffs by the sea.
A. erosion B. evasion C. extension D. eradication
2. Honeybees live in a complicated society of ten to fifty thousand members.
A. concealed B. complex C. cooperative D. congested
3. All drinks that include saccharin must be marked with a warning label because saccharin
may cause cancer.
A. packages B. medications C. beverages D. desserts
4. A chance sample can often provide information about a larger population.
A. prudent B. genuine C. random D. modified
5. Magma is the primary source of all the earth’s rocks.
A. cheapest B. first C. nearest D. worst
6. Sharks must swim all the time to avoid sinking.
A. swiftly B. rarely C. precisely D. constantly
7. The galaxy slowly circles around a spherical center.
A. expands B. rotates C. accelerates D. vibrates
8. Although some species are native to temperate zones, most orchids grow in damp, hot
countries.
A. isolated B. arid C. humid D. island
9. The population of the United States is roughly 250 million.
A. unfortunately B. ideally C. approximately D. usually
10. Carbohydrates are plentiful in nature, where they serve as an immediate source of
energy.
A. abundant B. obscure C. unstable D. reliable
11. A nuclear power plant gives off less radiation than a granite structure of similar
proportion, such as the Lincoln Memorial.
A. repels B. concentrates C. confines D. emits
12. Like snakes, many insects grow by throwing away their skin several times.
A. digesting B. stretching C. discarding D. mending
13. Volcanoes are formed where the plates in the earth’s crust meet.
A. crack B. intersect C. collapse D. float
14. Some sedimentary rocks are made entirely of very large coral beds.
A. unusual B. mature C. massive D. subterranean
15. In the fetus, cartilage forms a temporary skeleton that will gradually be changed into
bone.
A. transformed B. straightened C. hardened D. fused
16. Canada and the United States are cooperating to clean up the dirty lakes along their
borders.
A. contaminated B. huge C. mutual D. gorgeous
17. Deterioration in the areas around the center of the city is a common urban problem.
A. Dense population B. expensive land C. heavy traffic D.
gradual decline
18. Technical books often have a word list at the end.
A. quiz B. appendix C. chart D. glossary
19. Jet engines go in the opposite direction upon touchdown.
A. extinguish B. reverse C. explode D. hesitate
20. Howard Hughes was one of this century’s most eccentric personages.
A. wealthiest B. strangest C. most interesting D. unhappiest
21. Many employers have discovered that elderly persons are very reliable workers, and are
actively recruiting them to fill positions.
A. cooperative B. experienced C. available D. dependable
22. Innovation in electronic equipment are usually less expensive the second or third year
after they are introduced.
A. parts B. changes C. problems D. details
23. The National Institute of Health has postponed a conference to explore the possibility of
a genetic cause for criminal behavior
A. protested B. sponsored C. cancelled D. delayed
24. Although many American men help with work at home, women still take responsibility
for 70 percent.
A. chores B. budgets C. toddlers D. errands
25. Many Americans increase their incomes by taking second jobs.
A. maintain B. adjust C. augment D. restore
26. Modern dentistry has made it possible for most adults to keep their teeth throughout their
lifetimes.
A. retain B. replace C. realign D. repair
27. It is a well-guarded secret that John Wayne detested horses.
A. feared B. avoided C. hated D. loved
28. Some synthetic materials are so similar to real fur that it is difficult to distinguish
between them.
A. genuine B. luxurious C. exempted D. extravagant
29. Suburban schools are usually more affluent than inner city schools.
A. smaller B. richer C. more distant D. safer
30. The stock marker is a riskier investment than certificates of deposit or real estate.
A. more dangerous B. more expensive C. more popular D.
more
31. A drastic change in behavior can be an indication that a child is experimenting with
drugs.
A. actions B. weight C. energy D. friends
32. One-dollar bills last an average of eighteen months.
A. fall apart B. are distributed C. remain usable D.
vary in value
33. On many college campuses, women who are walking alone at night can call a number to
request someone to escort them.
A. protect B. locate C. accompany D. direct
34. Baroqur music has many intricate melodies that blend together.
A. individual B. beautiful C. lengthy D. complicated
35. One of the goals of the European Community is to agree on a single currency by 1999.
A. arguments B. obstacles C. complications D. objectives
36. Vegetables are a necessary component of a well-balanced diet.
A. a scarce B. an essential C. a pleasant D. an abundant
37. Only one of every ten small businesses that have been set up this year will still be in
operation next year, according to the Chamber of Commerce.
A. observed B. established C. promoted D. assisted
38. Saint Elmo’s Fire is a phenomenon that occurs when ships discharging harmless
electrical charges into the atmosphere appear to shine.
A. fade B. shrink C. glow D. vanish
39. The number of insect species is greater than that of all other animal species.
A. exceeds B. equals C. augments D. predicts
40. Strenuous activity should be avoided after an operation.
A. lengthy B. arduous C. routine D. calculated
41. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstration
42. The two countries were antagonistic towards each other.
A. hostile B. frosty C. stimulated D. amicable
43. Do not wear that dress to the dinner. It is inappropriate for the occasion.
A. irrelevant B. unsuitable C. trivial D. useless
Trvial (a): tầm thường, không đáng kể
Irrclevant (a): không liên quan
44. The manager was infuriated when he was told about the mistake made by his
subordinates.
A. pacified B. enraged C. gratified D. exasperate
45. The criminal managed to escape from jail by digging a tunnel.
A. refuge B. lodging C. prison D. hiding
46. "Please keep the latrine clean," said the old woman.
A. toilet B. park C. garden D. bedroom
47. Attendance at all lectures and tutorials is mandatory.
A. voluntary B. optional C. deliberate D. compulsory
48. It is obvious that he is in love with her.
A. cynical B. doubtful C. evident D. obscure
Obscure (a): mờ nhạt
49. The plane that crashed was carrying a group of entertainers en route to the State Fair.
A. troupe B. hog C. cage D. donation
50. He was sweating profuse by at the end of the marathon.
A. aspiring B. perspiring C. wheezing D. expiring
51. The knife that is displayed in the museum is more than one thousand years old and was a
gift to the president of the United States from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A. pillar B. meteor C. dagger D. boulder
52. In the fall the weather is cool in the morning but warm by midday.
A. chilly B. rusty C. silly D. fluffy
53. Doctors of medicine are among the most affluent members of American society.
A. clever B. wealthy C. careful D. educated
54. After Senator Smith announced that he planned to run for president, the telephone at
campaign headquarter rang continuously
A. incessantly B. ignorantly C. incisively D. impartially
55. In many states, when someone has an accident while driving a friend's car, both the
driver and the owner of the car share the responsibility.
A. blame B. wrath C. hoax D. chaos
56. Because he has been such a conscientious student I know that he must have had a good
reason for being absent today.
A. superior B. careful C. valuable D. .popular
57. Seeds are contained in the core of fleshy fruit, such as apples and pears.
A. center B. nature C. surface D. top
58. Mrs. Palmer was offended by the clerk's mean remark.
A. casual B. nasty C. inopportune D. amusing
59. Exchanges of language and culture were a direct result of commerce
A. currency B. tradition C. trade D. schooling
60. His sole objective is to earn a lot of money.
A. only B. important C. immediate D. major
