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 flourishing in 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 as a 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 awareness of healthy living. A. experience B. understanding C. confidence D. assistance Question 9: The place has rapidly evolved from 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 similar although they are not brothers. A. different B. alike C. familiar D. strange Question 12: There weren't many tough questions 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 prospered until 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 sociable boy, 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 ride by a close friend. Lừa đảo A. driven away B. deceived deliberately lừa dối –có chủ ý, cố ý C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity đối xử chân thành Question 7: Today students are under a lot of pressure due 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 eat a lot B. hates parties C. talks too much D. can keep secrets Question 9: I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience. A. be successful B. be satisfied C. be unsuccessful D. be unsatisfied Question 10: Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public. A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset
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