Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

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.

The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (25) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (26) ______ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (27) ________, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (28) ________evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.

The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.

Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (29) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.

Điền vào ô trống 29

A. time 

B. warming 

C. term 

D. notice 

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (29) notice. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.

Tạm dịch: Phải thừa nhận rằng, điện thoại di động có thể gây khó chịu nhưng có những lợi ích rõ ràng khi sở hữu nó. Theo cá nhân mà nói, chúng rất có giá trị trong việc sắp xếp xã hội hoặc kinh doanh trong thời gian ngắn. Họ cũng cung cấp cho chủ sở hữu của họ một cảm giác an toàn trong các tình huống khẩn cấp.

Cụm từ: at short notice (thời gian thông báo ngắn)

Chọn D