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.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for (34) ________valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (35) ________, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats- the place (36) ________they live-is disappearing. More land is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (37) ________these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (38) ________ unless we can solve this problem.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (37) is...
A. but
B. and
C. so
D. despite
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for (34) ________valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (35) ________, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats- the place (36) ________they live-is disappearing. More land is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (37) ________these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (38) ________ unless we can solve this problem.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (37) is...
A. but
B. and
C. so
D. despite
Giải thích:
A. but: nhưng
B. and: và
C. so: vì vậy
D. despite + noun/ V-ing: mặc dù
Ý liên kết ở đây là thể hiện ý đối lập, chất ho á học giúp mùa màng mọc tốt hơn nhưng gây hại cho môi trường. Chọn A.
Trích bài: Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife.
Tạm dịch: Những người nông dân sử dụng chất hóa học mạnh để vụ mùa tốt hơn, nhưng những hóa chất này gây ô nhiễm môi trường và gây hại cho động vật hoang dã.
A. but: nhưng
B. and: và
C. so: vì vậy
D. despite + noun/ V-ing: mặc dù
Ý liên kết ở đây là thể hiện ý đối lập, chất ho á học giúp mùa màng mọc tốt hơn nhưng gây hại cho môi trường. Chọn A.
Trích bài: Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife.
Tạm dịch: Những người nông dân sử dụng chất hóa học mạnh để vụ mùa tốt hơn, nhưng những hóa chất này gây ô nhiễm môi trường và gây hại cho động vật hoang dã.
Đáp án A.