Antonym & Synonym

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH 2018,
PRACTICE FOR THE 1ST MID-TERM TEST
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1:Few businesses are flourishingin the present economic climate.
A. taking off B. setting up C. growing well D. closing down
Question 2: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened
C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
Question 3: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
Question 4: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.
A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
Question 5: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. manually B. spiritually C. automatically D. mechanically
Question 6: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed asa masterpiece.
A. a down- to – earth work of art B. an excellent work of art
C. an expensive work of art D. a large work of art
Question 7: Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
A.hard B.easy C.interesting D.simple
Question 8: A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awarenessof healthy living.
A.experience B.understanding C.confidence D. assistance
Question 9: The place has rapidly evolvedfrom a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A. developed B.generated C. created D. increased
Question 10: Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
A. exciting B.informative C.attractive D. boring
Question 11: Tim and Tom look similaralthough they are not brothers.
A.different B. alike C.familiar D.strange
Question 12: There weren`t many toughquestions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.
A.simple B.difficult C.important D. interesting

II.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.
Question 1: During the five-decade history,the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back B. holding by C. holding to D. holding at
Question 2: Many California mining towns prospereduntil the gold ran out and prospectors moved on to new areas, leaving boom towns to become ghost towns.
A. declined B. assembled C. employed D. thrived
Question 3: One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. unaware B.supportive C. intolerant D. tired
Question 4: John was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A. understanding B. fresh C. obedient D. disobedient
Question 5: As a sociableboy, Jack enjoys spending hid free time going out with friends.
A.mischievous B.outgoing C.caring D. shy
Question 6: It’s not a pleasant feeling to discover you’ve been taken for a rideby a close friend. Lừađảo
A.drivenaway B.deceiveddeliberately lừadối –cóchủ ý, cố ý
C. givenalift D. treated withsincerity đốixửchânthành


Question 7:Today students are under a lot of pressuredue to high expectations from their parents and teachers.
A. nervousness B.emotion C.stress D. relaxation
Question 8: Don’t tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
A. can’t eatalot B.hatesparties C. talkstoomuch D. can keepsecrets
Question 9: I`m sure he will be home and dryin the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience.
A. besuccessful B.besatisfied C. beunsuccessful D. be unsatisfied
Question 10: Many people feel nervouswhen they first make a speech in public.
A.impressed B.fearful C. confident D. upset