Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Do you ever find yourself flustered when you see someone you don't expect? Have you experienced those embarrassing and awkward moments (26) _____ you can't think of something to say? Prepare yourself for the future so you won't be caught off guard. Being prepared can (27) _____ the difference between feeling self-conscious and being confident as you express your delight (28) _____ seeing someone you know.
When you're out and about, there is a good chance you'll encounter someone you know or have met in the past. Although you might be tempted to pretend not (29) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return. Not doing so can label you a snob and that will stay with you for a long time.
When you see someone you know, it's a good form to start with a warm smile. If the situation allows, and you don't have your hands full of packages, extend your hand and offer a firm handshake, unless you have a cold. In that case, you can do a fist bump or explain that you might be (30) _____.
A. seeing
B. to see
C. having seen
D. to seeing
Do you ever find yourself flustered when you see someone you don't expect? Have you experienced those embarrassing and awkward moments (26) _____ you can't think of something to say? Prepare yourself for the future so you won't be caught off guard. Being prepared can (27) _____ the difference between feeling self-conscious and being confident as you express your delight (28) _____ seeing someone you know.
When you're out and about, there is a good chance you'll encounter someone you know or have met in the past. Although you might be tempted to pretend not (29) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return. Not doing so can label you a snob and that will stay with you for a long time.
When you see someone you know, it's a good form to start with a warm smile. If the situation allows, and you don't have your hands full of packages, extend your hand and offer a firm handshake, unless you have a cold. In that case, you can do a fist bump or explain that you might be (30) _____.
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The word or phrase which best fits the gap (29) is...A. seeing
B. to see
C. having seen
D. to seeing
Kiến thức về cấu trúc ngữ pháp
Pretend + (not) to V: giả vờ (không) làm gì
Tạm dịch: "Although you might be tempted to pretend not (29) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return."
(Mặc dù bạn có thể bị xúi giục giả vờ không nhìn thấy hoặc nghe thấy người khác khi bạn đang vội, nhưng đó là một ý tưởng tốt để trở nên thân thiện và ít nhất là đáp lại lời chào.)
Pretend + (not) to V: giả vờ (không) làm gì
Tạm dịch: "Although you might be tempted to pretend not (29) _____ or hear the other person if you are in a hurry, it's a good idea to be friendly and at least offer a greeting in return."
(Mặc dù bạn có thể bị xúi giục giả vờ không nhìn thấy hoặc nghe thấy người khác khi bạn đang vội, nhưng đó là một ý tưởng tốt để trở nên thân thiện và ít nhất là đáp lại lời chào.)
Đáp án B.