I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 1: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange

Câu 2: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

Câu 3: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful

Câu 4: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful

Câu 5: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles

Câu 6: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant hinkers to recognize their potential.

A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes

Câu7: The shopassistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.

A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D.upset

Câu8: He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

A.wasn't happy B.didn't want to see C.didn't show surprise D.didn't care

Câu9: RalphNader was the most prominent leader of theU.S consumer protection movement.

A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D.aggressive

Câu10: Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagarafalls.

A.come without knowing what they will see B.come in large numbers

C.come out of boredom D.come by plane

Câu11: 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

Câu12: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D.tactful

Câu13: Roget's Thesaurus , a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas They express rather than by alphabetical order.

A. restricted B.aswellas C. unless D.insteadof

Câu14: With the dawn of space exploration,the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique In the solar system was strengthened.

A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D.expansion

Câu15: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.

A. arrive B. return C. enter D.visit