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Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
We tend to associate computer games with young people, and it is true the majority of gamers are young. (34) ______ , a group from Sweden is showing that reaching the age of retirement doesn’t mean that you stop having fun. With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part in professional gaming competition. And don't be (35) ______ by their elderly. They take their playing very seriously!
Although they don't enjoy much success in terms of winning trophies, they get enormous (36) ______ from taking part. They have a website, and (37) ______ loyal supporters who cheer them on. They even have a professional coach (38) ______ helps improve their performance. But their main ambition is to show that gaming is for everyone, old and young!
A. disabled
B. discouraged
C. disobeyed
D. disrupted
We tend to associate computer games with young people, and it is true the majority of gamers are young. (34) ______ , a group from Sweden is showing that reaching the age of retirement doesn’t mean that you stop having fun. With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part in professional gaming competition. And don't be (35) ______ by their elderly. They take their playing very seriously!
Although they don't enjoy much success in terms of winning trophies, they get enormous (36) ______ from taking part. They have a website, and (37) ______ loyal supporters who cheer them on. They even have a professional coach (38) ______ helps improve their performance. But their main ambition is to show that gaming is for everyone, old and young!
(Adapted from Formula by Sheila Dignen and Jacky Newbrook)
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (35) is...A. disabled
B. discouraged
C. disobeyed
D. disrupted
Giải thích:
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- disable (v): làm cho bất lực; làm tàn tật
- disobey (v): không vâng lời
- discourage (v): làm nhụt chí, nản lòng
- disrupt (v): phá vỡ
Tạm dịch:
With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part in professional gaming competition. And don't be discouraged by their elderly. They take their playing very seriously! (Với độ tuổi trung bình trên 60, Silver Snipers là đội nhiều tuổi nhất tham gia thi đấu game chuyên nghiệp. Và đừng nản lòng vì tuổi tác của họ. Họ chơi rất nghiêm túc!)
Kiến thức từ vựng:
- disable (v): làm cho bất lực; làm tàn tật
- disobey (v): không vâng lời
- discourage (v): làm nhụt chí, nản lòng
- disrupt (v): phá vỡ
Tạm dịch:
With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part in professional gaming competition. And don't be discouraged by their elderly. They take their playing very seriously! (Với độ tuổi trung bình trên 60, Silver Snipers là đội nhiều tuổi nhất tham gia thi đấu game chuyên nghiệp. Và đừng nản lòng vì tuổi tác của họ. Họ chơi rất nghiêm túc!)
Đáp án B.