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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 34 to 38
Superstitions still play an important part of life for many people in Viet Nam. For example, a lot of people choose a favourable date for occasions such as weddings, funerals, or house moving days. Some people may argue that being superstitious has no place in today’s society. (34) _____, superstitions have existed in all human societies throughout history. As a country (35) _____ in Asia, where many mysteries, and legends originate, Viet Nam has also kept various superstitious beliefs about daily activities. There are numerous rituals (36) _____ to daily activities. During the Vietnamese New Year, for example, many people believe that the first person (37) _____ visits their home on the first day of the new year will affect their life. Thus, they try to choose this person very carefully. If this person is rich, prestigious or happy, then the family will have good fortune that year. People also believe that if you sweep the floor during the first three days of the festival, you might sweep out any wealth. For (38) _____ things, such as setting out for an examination or starting up a business venture, people will try to avoid crossing the path of a woman as this may not bring good luck to them.
A. However
B. Because
C. Therefore
D. Despite
Superstitions still play an important part of life for many people in Viet Nam. For example, a lot of people choose a favourable date for occasions such as weddings, funerals, or house moving days. Some people may argue that being superstitious has no place in today’s society. (34) _____, superstitions have existed in all human societies throughout history. As a country (35) _____ in Asia, where many mysteries, and legends originate, Viet Nam has also kept various superstitious beliefs about daily activities. There are numerous rituals (36) _____ to daily activities. During the Vietnamese New Year, for example, many people believe that the first person (37) _____ visits their home on the first day of the new year will affect their life. Thus, they try to choose this person very carefully. If this person is rich, prestigious or happy, then the family will have good fortune that year. People also believe that if you sweep the floor during the first three days of the festival, you might sweep out any wealth. For (38) _____ things, such as setting out for an examination or starting up a business venture, people will try to avoid crossing the path of a woman as this may not bring good luck to them.
(Adapted from Tiếng Anh 10 thí điểm – Unit 7 - page 19)
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (34) is...A. However
B. Because
C. Therefore
D. Despite
Kiến thức: Liên từ
A. However: tuy nhiên
B. Because: bởi vì
C. Therefore: do đó
D. Despite: Mặc dù
Tạm dịch: Some people may argue that being superstitious has no place in today’s society. (34) _____, superstitions have existed in all human societies throughout history. (Một số người có thể tranh luận rằng việc mê tín không còn tồn tại trong xã hội ngày nay. Tuy nhiên, mê tín đã tồn tại trong tất cả xã hội loài người qua khắp các giai đoạn lịch sử.)
A. However: tuy nhiên
B. Because: bởi vì
C. Therefore: do đó
D. Despite: Mặc dù
Tạm dịch: Some people may argue that being superstitious has no place in today’s society. (34) _____, superstitions have existed in all human societies throughout history. (Một số người có thể tranh luận rằng việc mê tín không còn tồn tại trong xã hội ngày nay. Tuy nhiên, mê tín đã tồn tại trong tất cả xã hội loài người qua khắp các giai đoạn lịch sử.)
Đáp án A.