1. What the witness said in court was inconsistent with the statement he made to the police.
A. in agreement with B. relevant to C. in conflict with D. based on
Inconsistent with = in conflict with = mâu thuẫn, không ăn khớp
2. More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence.
A. occasional B. harmonious C. neutral D. regular
sporadic = occasional = thỉnh thoảng
3. The government has placed tight constraints on spending this year.
A. burdens B. restrictions C. effects D. policies
constraint = restriction = hạn chế
4. The emphasis on testing leads to greater stress among students and carries implications of failure.
A. causes B. determinants C. consequences D. considerations
implication = consequence = hậu quả
5. This politician tried to cheat the people into the belief that he would work for public welfare.
A. equality B. security C. assistance D. well-being
welfare = well-being = phúc lợi
6. Throughout the day, repeal supporters argued that the ban on some types of weapons is arbitrary and unconstitutional.
A. sensible B. rational C. reasonable D. preposterous
arbitrary = preposterous = vô lý, không công bằng
7. Many computers have a further field in the instruction, to specify subsidiary information required by an operation.
A. important B. confidential C. technical D. additional
subsidiary = additional = phụ, không quan trọng
8. We welcome the government’s initiative to help the homeless.
A. plan B. willingness C. enthusiasm D. readiness
initiative = plan = sáng kiến, kế hoạch
9. His theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the British constitution.
A. disregard for B. concern about C. sympathy for D. understanding of
insight into = understanding of = cái nhìn sâu sắc về
10. Before her death in 1977, Alice Paul helped orchestrate enormous changes in the rights and status of American women.
A. far-fetched B. far-flung C. far-reaching D. far-sighted
enormous/far-reaching changes = sự thay đổi sâu rộng
11. Bicycles are regarded as an economical alternative to buses whose fares have increased 5 times in the past 3 years.
A. lavish B. efficient C. valueless D. pricey
efficient = economical = tiết kiệm
12. The university’s exchange scheme for teachers has cemented its links with many other academic institutions.
A. programme B. opportunity C. scholarship D. framework
scheme = programme = chương trình
13. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
suggestions = hints = gợi ý
14. During live broadcasts of sports events, television commercials seem to have the uncanny ability to appear just when something significant develops in the event.
A. mysterious B. outstanding C. innate D. superior
uncanny = mysterious = bí ẩn
15. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn’t happy B. wasn’t satisfied C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t bother
didn’t bat an eyelid = didn’t show surprise
16. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
classify = categorize = phân loại
17. Advertising is also criticised on the grounds that it can manipulate consumers to follow the will of the advertisers
A. inhibit B. control C. recommend D. forbid
manipulate = control = kiểm soát
18. The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
A. installed B. declared C. criticized D. advised
denounce = criticize = chỉ trích
19. A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
mediocre = average = tầm thường
20. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
discourtesy = rudeness
21. Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
in the company of others = being together with friends
22. Some of the little boys sneaked into the ball game without buying a ticket.
A. went secretly B. earned their way C. ran fast D. entered several times
sneak = đi vào lén lút
23. The bus driver left the door ajar so that returning passengers could reboard after the rest stop.
A. unlocked B. well marked C. well lit D. slightly open
ajar = slightly open = hé mở
24. Why do people live for fleeting pleasures, don’t they want something more significant and good and profound?
A. benevolent B. brief C. immense D. lasting
fleeting = brief = ngắn
25. A simple act of virtue, such as collecting donations for charity, can make a huge difference to someone’s life.
A. goodness B. wickedness C. indecency D. barbarism
virtue = goodness
26. Thanks to the housemaid, their house is always spick and span.
A. clean and tidy B. high and large C. cheap and convenient D. bright and clear
spick and span = clean and tidy
27. He left home at the drop of a hat without saying a word.
A. thoroughly B. visually C. securely D. immediately
at the drop of a hat = immediately
28. I don’t believe she is really sad for his death; she is just putting on an act.
A. waiting B. disappointing C. defending D. pretending
put on an act = pretend
29. He tried a lot to get the hang of skiing, and finally succeeded.
A. start to research B. hang the equipment C. give up D. learn how to do
get the hang of = learn how to do
30. I am not sure whether those mushrooms are edible.
A. unable to be picked up B. suitable to be eaten C. able to be researched D. likely to cause harm
edible = ăn được
31. They substituted the original painting with some copies and sold them to customers.
A. provided B. replaced C. considered D. distributed
substitute = replace
32. Those animals are susceptible to cold weather; Let’s make them warm.
A. vulnerable B. incredible C. inaccessible D. inevitable
susceptible = vulnerable
33. My niece is the apple of my eye: I always want to be her side.
A. the person I love the most B. the person I fear C. the person I don’t care about D. the person I don’t visit
apple of my eye = person I love most
34. Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
A. make the last decision B. make important changes C. be the first to act D. sacrifice for others
take the initiative = be the first to act
35. Her talent for music was really an unparalleled ability; she won most music prizes in the city.
A. incomparable B. compatible C. comprehensive D. inconclusive
unparalleled = incomparable
36. I couldn’t make out what he was saying as his speech was unclear.
A. retell B. precede C. understand D. conserve
make out = understand
37. This theory is a synthesis of some old concepts and some modern ones.
A. movement B. combination C. elimination D. development
synthesis = combination
38. Most citizens show that they uphold the new law completely.
A. support B. disapprove C. increase D. reverse
uphold = support
39. A team will be penalized if its players commit fouls.
A. awarded B. punished C. defeated D. destroyed
penalized = punished
40. Shops always prefer wholesale products as they are cheaper.
A. selling step by step B. selling only to some people C. selling continuously D. selling in large quantities
wholesale = selling in large quantities
41. Looking after a naughty child is an uphill task for her.
A. well-paid B. difficult C. normal D. wonderful
uphill = difficult
42. A father will be his child’s role model.
A. someone that others admire and follow B. someone others share interest with C. someone others love D. someone others are fond of
role model = someone others admire
43. Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. separated C. shared D. hidden
universal = shared
44. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year.
A. are given the right to B. are refused the right to C. have the right to refuse D. have the obligation to
entitled to = given the right to
45. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. businesses B. economics C. advertisements D. contests
commercial = advertisement
46. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance C. significant difference D. complete coincidence
striking contrast = significant difference
47. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. openly criticised B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
advocated = publicly supported
48. Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
escalation of tension = worsening the situation
49. Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous tourists managed to reach the top.
A. risky B. exciting C. depressing D. costly
hazardous = risky
50. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
A. increase understanding B. reduce differences C. minimise limitations D. construct a bridge
bridge the gap = reduce differences
51. A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are located in remote areas.
A. isolated B. crowded C. attractive D. alone
remote = isolated
52. Smart AI Technology is still in its infancy; pilot schemes are already underway.
underway = in progress
53. Sailing round Britain single-handed at the age of 18 was just the start.
single-handed = without help
54. We cannot be sure that society won’t have slipped backward into an age of barbarism due to mankind’s failure to solve the scourges of war and pollution.
scourges = afflictions
55. Teenagers are dazzled by well-known Hollywood stars.
dazzled = impressed
56. Being a role model is not confined to those with fame.
confined to = restricted to
57. The Impressionists wanted to depict fragmentary moments.
depict = represent
58. The shiftWas made possible by the advent of cheap rail travel.
advent = arrival
59. Primitive symbols = basic symbols
60. Conclusive evidence = definite evidence
61. Plethora of choices = excess
62. Fossils can be extracted from sediments
extracted = removed
63. Biochemists strived to learn…
strived = tried
64. No microbe could be incriminated
incriminated = blamed
65. He simply blew his top.
blew his top = lost his temper
66. Sunken treasure = underwater
67. Courtship is perilous = dangerous
68. Infants are predisposed
predisposed = inclined
69. Mint condition = perfect condition
70. Reduce emission of fumes
emission = release