Bài tập trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh theo chuyên đề tách từ đề thi thử THPTQG năm 2019 - Chuyên đề: Đồng nghĩa, trái nghĩa - Đề 30 (Có đáp án)

BÀI TẬP ĐỒNG NGHĨA 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. I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer. A. like B. mean C. tolerate D. care Question 2. The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvements in public health, nutrition and medicine. A. expectation B. span C. prospect D. anticipation (ĐỀ 1 – BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 3: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students. A. outspoken B. tactful C. strict D. firm Question 4: I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time. A. make it longer B. sew C. shorten D. try on (ĐỀ 2 – BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 5. Mary couldn’t stand it anymore. She decided to speak her mind. A. have a chat B. make up her mind C. say exactly what she thought D. say a few words Question 6. The factory has to take on 200 workers in order to complete the plan. A. fire B. employ C. lay off D. apply (ĐỀ 3 – BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 7: It appalled me that they could simply ignore the problem. A. appeared to B. shocked C. distracted D. confused Question 8: The teacher testified to the boy’s honesty when he was accused of stealing from another student. (27 p275) A. believed in B. doubted C. confirmed D. ensured (ĐỀ 4– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 9: How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? A. participated B. performed C. succeeded D. hosted Question 10: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip. A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits (ĐỀ 5– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 11: The old woman claims to converse regularly with him. A. hang out B. go along C. talk D. play Question 12: There were so many members of the company who had gone against the leader that he resigned. A. approved B. insisted C. invited D. opposed (ĐỀ 6– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 13: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea. A. releasing B. producing C. obtaining D. dismissing Question 14: His idea helped pave the way for the growth in the company’s revenues. A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten (ĐỀ 7– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 15: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running. A. flushing out with water B. washing out with water C. supplying water D. cleaning with water Question 16: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime. A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange (ĐỀ 8– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 17: Fallout from a nuclear power station damaged in the tsunami may endanger the vegetation. A. stimulate B. harm C. inhibit D. benefit Question 18: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better (ĐỀ 9– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 19: Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the swimming pool had to be shelved. A. delayed B. canceled C. disapproved D. stopped Question 20: Did she get the better of you in the argument? A. try to be better B. try to beat C. gain a disadvantage over D. gain an advantage over (ĐỀ 10– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 21: According to Freud, dreams can be interpreted as the fulfillment of wishes. A. attainment B. performance C. conclusion D. completion Question 22: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good. A. remains for good B. is still in good condition C. stands in life D. remains in effect (ĐỀ 11– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 23: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential. A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes Question 24: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long. A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit (ĐỀ 12– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 25: The introduction of credit cards radically modified North American’s spending habits. A. devoted B. altered C. reduced D. resolved Question 26: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived. A. lucklily B. suddenly C. gradually D. eventually (ĐỀ 13– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 27: She got up late and rushed to the bus stop. A. came into B. went leisurely C. went quickly D. dropped by Question 28: The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids. A. changed completely B. cleaned well C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly (ĐỀ 14– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 29: It takes roughly 4000 pounds of petals to make a single pound of rose oil. A. amazingly B. as much as C relatively. D. more or less Question 30: I take my hat off to all those people worked hard to get the contract. A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike (ĐỀ 15– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 31: Efforts by the company to improve its productivity were hampered by lack of funds. A. prevented B. assisted C. encouraged D. endangered Question 32: Don’t be chicken-hearted; ask her to the party. A. modest B. active C. cowardly D. shy (ĐỀ 16– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 33: Every Saturday we eat at the restaurant because I am crazy about Vietnamese cuisine. A. cafeteria B. coffee C. cooking D. customs Question 34: Once in a while I visit my grandparents in the country and stay there for some days. A. always B. rarely C. occasionally D. scarcely (ĐỀ 17– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 35: While endeavoring to find a new route to India, Columbus discovered America. A. sailing B. failing C. trying D. hoping Question 36: At first, I decided to stay at home. But, on second thoughts, I will come with him. thinking about this changing the interest changing opinions after thinking again thinking a lot (ĐỀ 18– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 37: He was so happy that he kept grinning all the time. A. shouting B. crying C. thrilling D. smiling widely Question 38: The flight was called off because there was a severe storm A. cancelled B. postponed C. scheduled D. interrupted (ĐỀ 19– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 39: The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade. A. enforced B. enabled C. ensured D. enacted Question 40: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out. A. every single day B. every other day C. every two days D. every second day (ĐỀ 20– BỘ 1 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 41. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the amiual meeting in May. A. encouragement B. rudeness C. politeness D. measurement Question 42. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well informed. A. easily seen B. suspicious C. popular D. beautiful Question 43. In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. A. mounted B. excited C. devoted D. interested Question 44. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society. A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in Question 45. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies in 1991. A. started B. helped C. treated D. dedicated (ĐỀ 1– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 46. Some land is best used if two or more different kinds of crops are grown on it alternately; on the other hand, it is better to grow the same crop continuously. A. one after another B. slowly but surely C. time after time D. for many years Question 47. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customers' behavior. A. disgusted B. puzzled C. upset D. angry Question 48. Biologists have introduced a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species. rare and specious C. weak and easily hurt small but invaluable D. strong and unusual Question 49. Be careful! The tree is going to fall. A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after Question 50. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society. A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in (ĐỀ 2– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 51. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized lie failed the exam again. A. didn't show surprise B. didn't want to see C. wasn't happy D. didn't care Question 52. During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people. A. exploded suddenly B. fell down unexpectedly C. went off accidentally D. erupted violently (ĐỀ 3– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 53. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination. A. hints B. symptoms C. effects D. demonstrations Question 54. Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth. A. twisting B. breaking C. abusing D. harming Question 55. In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. A. mounted B. excited C. devoted D. interested (ĐỀ 4– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 56. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic. A. pretty high B. acceptable C. reasonable D. wonderful Question 57. Some of the business practices of that chemical company make it a menace in this areA. A. leader B. major producer C. large employer D. threat Question 58. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society. A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in (ĐỀ 5– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 59. Mountain people of adjoining nations have great deal in common because terrain and climate mould their lives similarly. A. neighboring B. distant C. friendly D. developing Question 60. A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the comer. A. ran away B. was nearly hurt C. was hurt D. bumped into the car Question 61. The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in regional tournaments has increased rapidlv. A. hosting B. participating C. achieving D. succeeding Question 62. When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits. A. fell B. exploded C. called D. rang (ĐỀ 6– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 63. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan. A. credit card B. cash and carry C. monthly payment D. piece by piece Question 64. She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him. A. became very angry B. kept her temper C. had a temperature D. felt worried Question 65. In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war. A. mounted B. excited C. devoted D. interested (ĐỀ 7– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 66. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy. A. very happy and satisfied B. talking too much C. feeling embarrassed D. easily annoyed or irritated Question 67. Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. unless B. as well as C. restricted D. instead of Question 68. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe. A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic (ĐỀ 8– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 69. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well informed. A. easily seen B. suspicious C. popular D. beautiful Question 70. We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave. A. loved the surroundings B. haunted by the surroundings C. planted many trees in the surroundings D. possessed by the surroundings Question 71. Let's go over that report again before we submit it. A. dictate B. print C. read carefully D. type (ĐỀ 9– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 72. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May. A. encouragement B. rudeness C. politeness D. measurement Question 73. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again. A. didn't show surprise B. didn't want to see C.wasn't happy D. didn't care (ĐỀ 10– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 74. Those with incomes ranging from $2000 to $4000 enjoy a luxurious and extravagant life. A. grazing B. raving C. varying D. Turning Question 75. Today, she is fortunate to be one of the last few surviving U-boats in the world, preserved in time and on display in the Museum of Science in Chicago. A. under supervision B. on exhibit C. located D. Stored (ĐỀ 11– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 76. Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long. A. enter B. return C. arrive D. visit Question 77. In certain industries the workers' apparel is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy. A. food B. clothing C. equipment D. Morale (ĐỀ 12– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 78. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior. A. angry B. puzzled C. disgusted D. upset Question 79. "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication," said the government official to the reporter. A. not popular B. not recorded C. beside the point D. not yet official (ĐỀ 13– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 80. Though he’s rich, he prefers to live in a modest little house. A. current B. clever C. attractive D. humble Question 81. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May. A. encouragement B. rudeness C. politeness D. measurement Question 82. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population. A. specialists B. Economists C. professors D. famers (ĐỀ 14– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question83. Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement. A. promiscuous B. significant C. casual D. aggressive Question 84. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan. A. credit card B. cash and cany C. monthly payment D. piece by piece Question 85. Most deserts are enormous sandy areas. A. mysterious B. narrow C. immense D. Aerial Question 86. We depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water. A. popularity B. existence C. development D. Variety (ĐỀ 15– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 87. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again. A. didn't show surprise B. didn't want to see C. wasn't happy D. didn't care Question 88. The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage. A. demand B. necessity C. increase D. decrease Question 89. In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost. A. companies B. services C. supermarkets D. farms (ĐỀ 16– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 90. Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. unless B. as well as C. restricted D. instead of Question 91. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May. A. encouragement B. rudeness C. politeness D. measurement Question 92. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news. A. got married B. divorced C. died D. were on business (ĐỀ 17– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question93. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position. A. overflowing B. dreadful C. powerful D. outgrowing Question 94. Originally the builders have me a price of $5,000, but now they say they underestimated it, and now it’s going to be at least $8,000. A. undervalued B. outnumbered C. underrated D. misjudged (ĐỀ 18– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 95. English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Normal invasion of 1030. A. developed B. appeared C. started D. vanished Question 96. It is inevitable that smoking will damage your health. A. unavoidable B. intriguing C. invading D. unhealthy Question 97. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices. A. Official B. Household C. Schooling B. Foreign (ĐỀ 19– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 98. You must answer the police's questions truthfully; otherwise, you wall get into trouble. A. with a negative attitude. B. as trustingly as you can. C. in a harmful way. D. exactly as you can. Question 99. The yearly growth of the gross national product is often used as an indicator of a nation’s economy. A. tentative B. irrefutable C. annual D. routine (ĐỀ 20– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 100. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls. A. come out of boredom B. come in large numbers C. come without knowing what they will see D. come by plane Question 101. The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states. A. reconcile B. strengthen C. prolong D. augment (ĐỀ 21– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 102. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness. A. categorize B. shine C. record D. diversify Question 103. With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising youth’ awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage. A. endowment B. tradition C. heredity D. Bequest Question 104. Look out. There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table! A. Listen B. Be careful C. Go D. Watch Question 105. Biologists have introduced a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species. rare and specious C. weak and easily hurt small but invaluable D. strong and unusual (ĐỀ 22– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question106. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students. A. firm B. outspoken C. strict D. tactful Question 107. All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth in January 2006 Camp echoed that theme named “Water and the Arts”. A. illustrated B. mentioned C. reflected D. remembered Question 108. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society. A. take on B. get off C. go about D. put in (ĐỀ 23– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) Question 109. Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. unless B. as well as C. restricted D. instead of Question 110. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad. A. alone B. secretly C. widely D. overseas Question 111. We depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water. A. popularity B. existence C. development D. variety (ĐỀ 24– BỘ 2 – GV NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG- Hoc24h) ĐÁP ÁN BÀI TẬP ĐỒNG NGHĨA Câu 1: Chọn C. Đáp án là C. tolerate Giải thích: Ta có cấu trúc: (to) stand for sth = (to) tolerate sth = (to) bear sth: chịu đựng cái gì đó. Các đáp án còn lại: like: thích mean: có ý D. care: quan tâm đến Dịch: Tôi sẽ không chịu đựng thái độ tồi của bạn thêm nữa. Câu 2: Chọn B. Đáp án là B. Giải thích: Ta có: life expectancy (tuổi thọ) = life span expectation: sự mong đợi prospect: viễn cảnh; triển vọng anticipation: sự đoán trước Dịch: Thế kỷ XX đã chứng kiến sự gia tăng nhanh chóng tuổi thọ do sự cải thiện về sức khỏe cộng đồng, dinh dưỡng và y học. Câu 3: Đáp án B. diplomatic = tactful : (adj) tế nhị, tinh tế. Các đáp án khác: A. outspoken: thẳng thắn. strict: nghiêm túc. firm: rắn chắc Dịch: Cô ấy luôn luôn tế nhị khi cô ấy xử lý những học sinh đang tức giận. Câu 4: Đáp án C. Dịch câu: Tôi phải cắt ngắn cái váy của mình. Tôi luôn dẫm phải nó. Ta cần tìm từ đồng nghĩa với “take up”: làm ngắn/cắt ngắn (quần áo). Xét 4 lựa chọn ta có: make it longer: làm nó dài hơn sew: may shorten: làm ngắn try on: thử Vì take up = shorten: làm ngắn/cắt ngắn Câu 5: Chọn C. Đáp án C. Ta có: speak her mind (nói lên suy nghĩ) = say exactly what she thought (nói chính xác điều mình nghĩ); Các đáp án còn lại: have a chat - nói chuyện make up her mind- đưa ra quyết định D. say a few words - nói vài lời Dịch: Mary không chịu nổi nữa. Cô quyết định nói lên suy nghĩ của cô ấy. Câu 6: Chọn B. Đáp án B. take on: thuê, tuyển fire: sa thải employ: thuê lay off: sa thải apply: nộp đơn xin Dịch: Công ty phải thuê 200 nhân viên để hoàn thành kế hoạch. Câu 7: Chọn B. Đáp án B. Ta có: appeared to: xuất hiện shocked: bị sốc = appalled: gây kinh hoàng distracted: mất tập trung confused: bối rối Câu 8: Chọn C. Đáp án C. testify to: chứng tỏ, chứng nhận believe in: tin vào doubt: nghi ngờ confirm: xác nhận ensure: bảo đảm Câu 9: Đáp án A. (to) take part in = A. (to) participate in: tham gia (cuộc đua, cuộc thi). Các đáp án còn lại: perform (v): trình diễn. succeed (v): thành công. host (v): dẫn chương trình, đăng cai tổ chức. Dịch: Có bao nhiêu quốc gia đã tham gia Thế vận hội Olympic cuối cùng? Câu 10: Đáp án D. (be) full of bears: hăng hái, sôi động = D. lively and in high spirits: hoạt bát và đầy năng lượng. Các đáp án còn lại: eating a lot: ăn nhiều. hyperactive (adj): hiếu động thái quá (trẻ em). unhappy (adj): không vui Dịch: Lũ trẻ hôm nay thật sôi nổi, mong ngóng chuyến đi thực địa. Câu 11: Chọn C. Đáp án C. Ta có: converse (v): to have a conversation with somebody (có cuộc trò chuyện với ai) Các đáp án: hang out: treo go along + with: đồng ý với... talk: nói chuyện = converse play: chơi; diễn kịch Dịch: Người phụ nữ lớn tuổi tự nhận thường xuyên trò chuyện với anh ấy. Câu 12: Chọn D. Đáp án D. Ta có: Go against: phản đối approved: đồng ý, chấp thuận insisted: khăng khăng invited: mời opposed: phản đối = go against Dịch: Có rất nhiều thành viên của đảng chính trị đã chống lại nhà lãnh đạo mà ông đã từ chức. Câu 13: Chọn A. Đáp án A Ta có: discharging (thải ra) = releasing Các từ còn lại: producing: sản xuất obtaining: đạt được dismissing: sa thải, gạt bỏ Dịch: Các nhà môi trường kêu gọi chính phủ ban hành luật để ngăn chặn các nhà máy thải hóa chất độc hại ra biển. Câu 14: Chọn C. Đáp án C. Ta có: pave the way for (mở đường cho) = initiate (v) (khởi sự, phát sinh) Các đáp án khác: terminate (v): kết thúc prevent (v): ngăn cản D. lighten (v): làm nhẹ bớt Câu 15: Đáp án C. Dịch: Kênh tưới tiêu nhỏ ở khắp mọi nơi và nước chảy dọc theo chúng. Ta có: irrigation: sự tưới tiêu flushing out with water: xả (thoát) nước washing out with water: rửa trôi bởi nước supplying water: cung cấp nước = irrigation cleaning with water: làm sạch với nước Câu 16: Đáp án C. Dịch: Anh ta bị yêu cầu phải giải thích về sự có mặt của anh ta tại hiện trường vụ án. Ta có: account for (phr.v) = explain (v): giải thích cho Các đáp án khác: complain (v): phàn nàn exchange (v): trao đổi D. arrange (v): sắp xếp Câu 17: Chọn B. Đáp án B. Dịch: Bụi phóng xạ từ một nhà máy điện hạt nhân bị hư hại vì sóng thần có thể gây nguy hiểm cho thảm thực vật. => endanger (v): gây nguy hiểm Ta có: stimulate (v): thúc đẩy harm (v): gây hại inhibit (v): ức chế benefit (v): có lợi => endanger = harm Câu 18: Chọn C. Đáp án C. Dịch: Cộng đồng y tế tiếp tục đạt được tiến bộ trong cuộc chiến chống ung thư. Ta có các đáp án: speed (v): đẩy nhanh expect more (v): mong đợi hơn do better (v): làm tốt hơn treat better (v): chữa trị tốt hơn => make progress = do better Câu 19: Chọn A. Đáp án A. Dịch: Bởi vì những khoản cắt giam trong ngân sách hội đồng, những kế hoạch xây bể bơi mới bị hoãn. Ta có: shelve (v): trì hoãn = delay (v) Các đáp án khác: cancel (v): hủy bỏ disapprove (v): không đồng ý, phản đối stop (v): dừng lại Câu 20: Chọn D. Đáp án D. Dịch: Cô ấy lấn át bạn trong cuộc tranh luận phải không? Ta có: get the better of: lấn át = gain an advantage over: chiếm ưu thế Các đáp án khác. try to be better: cố gắng vượt lên try to beat: cố gắng đánh bại gain a disadvantage over: thất thế Câu 21: Đáp án D. Dịch: Theo Freud, giấc mơ có thể diễn giải la sự hoàn thành những ư