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

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.

7. Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits.

A. contributes to             B. weakens                     C. discourages               D. stimulates

Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.

8. She were given  (A ) a (B)  box full (C)  of (D) chocolate.

9. Acupuncture is one (A) of the oldest (B) medical treatment (C) in  (D) the world.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

10. "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?"

 - "Wow! ____"   A. I would love to.             B. That's incredible.      C. You must like apple.     D. It's a good idea.   

11.  "What kind of music do you like?"        " ____"      A. I listen to music every day.       B. I sing Vietnamese songs.

                                                                                       C. I think music is interesting   D. I like folk music.

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 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