Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.
I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as
though it were yesterday. The (25) ____________ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (26) ____________ to some benefits, including discounts.
When I eventually started, I was responsible (27) ____________ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (28) ____________ got on our nerves. (29) ____________ working there was a great experience which I will never forget.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (29) is...
A. In contrast
B. However
C. Moreover
D. On the whole
My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.
I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as
though it were yesterday. The (25) ____________ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (26) ____________ to some benefits, including discounts.
When I eventually started, I was responsible (27) ____________ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (28) ____________ got on our nerves. (29) ____________ working there was a great experience which I will never forget.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (29) is...
A. In contrast
B. However
C. Moreover
D. On the whole
Đáp án D: On the whole
Kiến thức kiểm tra: Thành ngữ/ Từ nối
Giải thích chi tiết:
On the whole = In general: Nói chung là (thường dùng để tóm lại ý chung nhất)
Ý nghĩa ngữ cảnh: Nói chung, làm việc ở đó là một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời mà tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên.
A. In/ By Contrast: trái lại (dùng để so sánh tự trái ngược nhau giữa 2 thứ)
B. However: Tuy nhiên
C. Moreover: Hơn thế nữa
Kiến thức kiểm tra: Thành ngữ/ Từ nối
Giải thích chi tiết:
On the whole = In general: Nói chung là (thường dùng để tóm lại ý chung nhất)
Ý nghĩa ngữ cảnh: Nói chung, làm việc ở đó là một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời mà tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên.
A. In/ By Contrast: trái lại (dùng để so sánh tự trái ngược nhau giữa 2 thứ)
B. However: Tuy nhiên
C. Moreover: Hơn thế nữa
Đáp án D.