Câu hỏi: The systems caused by ingestion of a harmful chemical must be counteracted within minutes in order to avoid permanent damage to the kidneys and other vital organs.

A. alleviated

B. increased

C. distributed

D. summed up

Câu 1: The shoplifter immediately admitted to her crime to the security guard.

A. Agreed

B. Pleased

C. Denied

D. confessed

Câu 2: With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long periods and even flies backward.

A. With regard to

B. With fondness to

C. In appreciation of 

D. In favor of

Câu 3: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

A. hopeless

B. hopeful

C. successful

D. unsuccessful

Câu 4: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.

A. being considerate of things

B. remembering to do right things

C. forgetful of one’s past

D. often forgetting things

Câu 5: The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

A. changed completely 

B. cleaned well

C. destroyed completely

D. removed quickly

Câu 6: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one.

A. vital

B. unnecessary

C. urgent

D. unavoidable